Ellen DeGeneres shares video of flooding near Montecito home
The video shows the raging creek next to her house, which she said had increased by nine feet because of the storm.
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Tens of thousands evacuated in California
Tens of thousands of people throughout California are out of their homes as powerful storms hit the region. Forecasters say an inch of rain fell per hour in Montecito, where the entire community is under evacuation orders. A historic $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot is up for grabs tonight -- the fifth largest prize in lottery history. And Georgia dominated TCU, 65-7, to win their second straight national championship.
Everyone in California's Montecito ordered out amid deluge
The death toll from the relentless string of storms climbed from 12 to 14 on Monday, after two people were killed by falling trees, state officials said.
Montecito's El Fureidis, a Gilded Age treasure in Santa Barbara
Built in 1906 in the Montecito Hills above Santa Barbara, Calif., El Fureidis, the Mediterranean-inspired home of real estate tycoon James Waldron Gillespie, is an oasis of tranquility and class, in a lush 10-acre property. Jane Pauley takes us inside.
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California mudslides cause devastation, crews still looking for survivors; first responders face dangerous conditions to save victims of California mudslides.
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Mudslides death toll
Residents of Montecito, California are being told to stay out of town Saturday as emergency crews turn off gas and power to fix the damage caused by deadly mudslides. The death toll there has climbed to 18 as rescue crews expand their search for at least seven missing people, including a toddler. Carter Evans reports.
California storms wreak havoc
For nearly 48 hours, a storm has been hitting parts of California, trapping drivers and fueling fast-moving flood waters. There's still plenty of concern in Montecito, a community still rebuilding after a deadly mudslide. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal has the latest.
Evacuation order lifted for Montecito
Montecito residents are returning home after a mandatory evacuation order was lifted. But the sheriff is standing by his decision, saying every major storm is a potential threat. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports.
Mudslide victims dealing with insurance issues
It's been a month since mudslides killed at least 20 people and destroyed more than a hundred homes on the California coast. Torrential rain washed out hillsides torched bare by a massive wildfire. As Carter Evans reports, some neighbors say insurance companies have been slow to connect the disasters and cover the victims.
Partial evacuation order lifted
For the first time since devastating mudslides tore through Montecito, California, nearly two weeks ago, a number of people have been given the green light to return home. CBS Los Angeles' Amy Johnson reports.
Search for victims
Days after deadly mudslides hit Southern California, search crews are still looking for victims, while utility companies work to restore power. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports.
California mudslides
Crews are switching from search mode to recovery mode in Southern California six days after a storm brought fast-moving mudslides that killed at least 20 people. CBS News' Jamie Yuccas reports from Montecito, California.
Calif. mudslide death toll
The death toll from Tuesday's mudslides in Southern California has climbed to 20. Officials say four people are still missing in the coastal community of Montecito. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone reports.
Mudslide death toll rises
Another body was found Sunday, bringing the number of deaths in the Southern California mudslides to 20, authorities said.
Search for victims
Search and rescue crews are still looking for people who are missing after deadly mudslides hit Southern California. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
California mudslides update
CBS News' Carter Evans reports from Montecito, California, where mudslides have destroyed homes and killed at least 17 people.
Mudslide death toll rises
Search and rescue teams are combing through mud and debris Wednesday for survivors north of Los Angeles. Efforts are made difficult by roads buried under several feet of mud and rubble in many places. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joins CBSN from Montecito, California.
Montecito hero
A man in Montecito, California, who witnessed the horror of the deadly mudslides took action and became a hero. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor reports.
Deadly California mudslides
Officials say mudslides in Southern California have killed at least 15 people, and 20 others are still missing. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joins CBSN from Montecito, California, with the latest on rescue operations.
California mudslides
Torrential rain has led to deadly mudslides in Santa Barbara County, California. CBS Los Angeles reporter Kara Finnstrom joins CBSN from the closed 101 Freeway in Montecito with the latest.
How mudslides occur
Rescue operations are underway in Southern California after torrential rain triggered deadly mudslides in areas recently hit by wildfires. Carter Evans reports from Montecito to show how the mudslides occurred.
Deadly California mudslides
Authorities say more than a dozen people have died in mudslides in Southern California, and crews have rescued dozens of others. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Massive blaze spreads
The Thomas Fire, now the third-largest wildfire in modern California history, roared back to life over the weekend as wind gusts hitting 70 mph pushed the flames into the wealthy community of Montecito near Santa Barbara. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
The state's reservoirs are only at 36 percent capacity, and some areas are simply running out of water
California's punishing drought is now entering its fourth year. The state's reservoirs are only at 36 percent capacity, and some areas are simply running out of water. One of them is Montecito, home to such notable names as Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise and Ellen DeGeneres. Ben Tracy shows how people in the upscale community are coping with a problem money can't solve.
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ICE sends Afghans and others to Africa, expanding "third country" deportations
Over a 10-day period, the Trump administration sent more than 100 deportees from Afghanistan, Cuba and other nations to eight countries across Africa, according to internal government documents obtained by CBS News.
Nepal on high alert for fresh flooding as death toll rises past 800
More than 3,000 people are still missing after catastrophic flash floods hit following a glacial collapse high in the Himalayan region.
USS Lincoln sails past Singapore after 9-month deployment
Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam, across the Singapore Strait, spotted the massive vessel as it transited waters near Singapore just after 1 a.m. local time.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon National Park after flash floods
No injuries were reported but park officials warned people against accessing the closed areas.
Google updates maps to show "Lake America" in U.S. after Trump order
Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America."
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Iran vows to resist U.S. sanctions as war passes 6-month mark
As the war passes the six-month mark, neither side showed any sign of backing down.
Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for his comments about Michigan synagogue attack
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, has apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus.
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Google updates maps to show "Lake America" in U.S. after Trump order
Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America."
Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon National Park after flash floods
No injuries were reported but park officials warned people against accessing the closed areas.
A wife is accused of her husband's murder. Can she clear her name?
Alison Davis says she woke up to find her husband, Kevin Davis, face down in a pool of blood inside their New Haven, Indiana, home. She says he fell down the stairs. But after an autopsy report, police came to a different conclusion.
How drones are revolutionizing the search for lost pets
One Southern California city is using a $17,000 drone that utilizes lasers and thermal imaging to pinpoint animal heat signatures over large areas.
Missouri college football player dies after medical emergency during season opener
William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett, a junior majoring in business administration, died Saturday, the school said.
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Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Court hands states a win in fight over who regulates prediction markets
Trading of sports event contracts on Kalshi constitutes gambling, appeals court rules in siding with Nevada officials.
See which jobs could grow fastest — and slowest — over the next decade
New federal labor figures forecast the fastest-growing U.S. job sectors over the next decade.
David Booth pioneered index investing. Here's his advice for investors.
David Booth, the founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, says the key to investing — and life — is to stay calm in the face of uncertainty.
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ICE sends Afghans and others to Africa, expanding "third country" deportations
Over a 10-day period, the Trump administration sent more than 100 deportees from Afghanistan, Cuba and other nations to eight countries across Africa, according to internal government documents obtained by CBS News.
Google updates maps to show "Lake America" in U.S. after Trump order
Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America."
USS Lincoln sails past Singapore after 9-month deployment
Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam, across the Singapore Strait, spotted the massive vessel as it transited waters near Singapore just after 1 a.m. local time.
Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for his comments about Michigan synagogue attack
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, has apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus.
Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, federal judge rules
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
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Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
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Nepal on high alert for fresh flooding as death toll rises past 800
More than 3,000 people are still missing after catastrophic flash floods hit following a glacial collapse high in the Himalayan region.
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ICE sends Afghans and others to Africa, expanding "third country" deportations
Over a 10-day period, the Trump administration sent more than 100 deportees from Afghanistan, Cuba and other nations to eight countries across Africa, according to internal government documents obtained by CBS News.
Ferry carrying nearly 270 people capsizes off Cyprus, killing at least 7
A ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus.
USS Lincoln sails past Singapore after 9-month deployment
Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam, across the Singapore Strait, spotted the massive vessel as it transited waters near Singapore just after 1 a.m. local time.
Iceland rejects EU membership talks in referendum vote
The country is already part of the European Economic Area and the Schengen Area, which allows frictionless movement of people, goods, capital and services.
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How to make a proper hoagie
Legend has it that Philadelphians have been living on hoagies since shipyard workers packed them for lunch during World War I. Liberty Kitchen executive chef Beau Neidhardt demonstrates for correspondent Susan Spencer how to construct a giant sandwich, Philadelphia-style. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]
Jon Favreau on father-son relationships in "Star Wars"
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," and director of the big-screen spin-off "The Mandalorian and Grogu," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the handmade feel of the "Star Wars" universe, and how father-son relationships have always been at the heart of the stories set in a galaxy far, far away. He also discusses bringing his improv roots to directing Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man." [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]
The one and only Dolly Parton: A tribute
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
The one and only Dolly Parton: A tribute
Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton died Aug. 25, 2026 at age 80. Correspondent Lee Cowan looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary – one who will be sorely missed.
Extended interview: Louis Vuitton artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière
In this web exclusive, correspondent Alina Cho talks with Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director of the French fashion house Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury brand.
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Adobe construction: What's old is new again
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today's "it" building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]
Latest on Meta's social media settlement
Tech giant Meta settled a series of multistate social media addiction lawsuits, agreeing to pay out up to $17 billion. In addition, Meta will roll out some changes to its portfolio of social media apps, including Instagram, Facebook and others.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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At least 1 killed, 5 injured in shooting at rave in Switzerland
Local police said early Sunday a manhunt was underway and the motives were still unclear.
A wife is accused of her husband's murder. Can she clear her name?
Alison Davis says she woke up to find her husband, Kevin Davis, face down in a pool of blood inside their New Haven, Indiana, home. She says he fell down the stairs. But after an autopsy report, police came to a different conclusion.
Closing arguments expected Monday in Tupac trial
Attorneys finalized jury instructions with the judge Friday after witness testimony wrapped Thursday in the trial of Duane Davis, also known as "Keefe D," who's accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis has denied the allegations. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Clancy jury still undecided after 9 hours
The jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of murdering her three young children, is still deliberating on whether to accept her postpartum psychosis defense. Shanelle Kaul reports and Caroline Polisi provides legal analysis.
Milo Yiannopoulos placed in ICE custody
British right-wing political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos, who supported President Trump's agenda, is being held by ICE for allegedly overstaying his visa. Nancy Cordes has the details.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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Open: "Face the Nation," Aug. 30, 2026
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who is recently back from the Ukraine region, joins to discuss the latest. Plus, with five years having passed since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, a former Afghan general shares his story of the dramatic flight from the country.
Nature: Chanticleer Garden
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Seeing the world through old maps
The Osher Map Library, at the University of Southern Maine in Portland, is home to half a million rare maps, globes and atlases, dating as far back as the 15th century. Correspondent Martha Teichner explores the world as depicted by cartographers, through maps that are whimsical, political, or intentionally distorted, and examines why – in an age of GPS – maps are definitely not outdated. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]
How to make a proper hoagie
Legend has it that Philadelphians have been living on hoagies since shipyard workers packed them for lunch during World War I. Liberty Kitchen executive chef Beau Neidhardt demonstrates for correspondent Susan Spencer how to construct a giant sandwich, Philadelphia-style. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]
Jon Favreau on father-son relationships in "Star Wars"
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," and director of the big-screen spin-off "The Mandalorian and Grogu," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the handmade feel of the "Star Wars" universe, and how father-son relationships have always been at the heart of the stories set in a galaxy far, far away. He also discusses bringing his improv roots to directing Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man." [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]