Pickett Fire smoke threatens California vineyard: "Like licking an ashtray"
Even if Pickett Fire flames don't reach the orchards, smoke will impact the economic lifeblood of Napa Valley.
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7 missing after fireworks warehouse explosion
Seven people are still missing after an explosion went off at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California on Tuesday night. CBS News Sacramento's Kayla Mueller reports.
Wild horses up for adoption in California
Wild horses are up for adoption for as little as $25 in northern California. The U.S. Forest Service is facilitating the purchasing of the animals, who are believed to be descendants of domesticated horses. But, the animals come with a few requirements that not everyone can fulfill. John Blackstone reports.
West Coast slammed with flash flooding warnings
The major winter storm that slammed parts of Northern California is heading west. Before it left, it caused a rock slide that shut down a section of Route 1 near Big Sur.
Historic winds expected in NorCal amid wildfires
The National Weather Service says Northern California could experience a potentially historic wind event this weekend. Jeff Berardelli gives the latest forecast.
Northern California's commercial crab season under threat from migrating whales
A high-tech system that involves a remote-controlled pop-up balloon-like device is helping some fishermen from getting their crab cages entangled with humpback whales.
Mystery surrounds dead birds found in Northern California city
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed they received two dead birds from Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for evaluation, after several birds were found dead in a Bay Area neighborhood under mysterious circumstances.
Deadly waves batter Northern California coast
At least one person died after massive waves battered Northern California's coast on Monday. A man was trapped by debris that washed up on a beach in Santa Cruz, authorities said. The man was rescued and taken to the hospital where he later died. The Santa Cruz Wharf also collapsed after it was hit by large waves. CBS News Bay Area reporter Veronica Macias has more.
California school shooting suspect identified
Authorities in Northern California have identified the 56-year-old man suspected of gunning down two Kindergarten students who are hospitalized in critical condition. The suspected gunman was found dead. Elise Preston has more.
Tsunami warning after California earthquake
The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami warning after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of California. CBS News has the latest.
Wildfires rage in Canada and California
In Canada, a fast-moving fire has ravaged the resort town of Jasper, Alberta. In Northern California, fires have burned 164,000 acres of land. CBS News Sacramento reporter Kayla Moeller joins from Chico, California, with more on the wildfires.
Park Fire in California, Jasper blaze in Canada
Firefighters in the West are battling massive blazes in Northern California and Canada. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Alberta, where parts of the Canadian Rockies have been "burned to the ground," officials say. Also, CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Chico, California, as containment efforts for the 164,000-acre Park Fire fell back to zero percent, according to Cal Fire. Then, CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch breaks down how the weather will impact efforts to contain the fires.
Man arrested in connection with Park Fire
Wildfires are spreading across the western U.S. and Canada. In Northern California, the Park Fire has burned over 71,000 acres, and officials have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of arson for starting the fire. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Paradise residents who relocated after wildfire still face extreme weather risks
Researchers found that, in many cases, a move didn't solve the problem, but put people back in harm's way.
Corral Fire rages in Northern California
Thousands of people had to evacuate in Northern California as the Corral Fire burned more than 14,000 acres. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details.
California wildfire prompts evacuations
Thousands are under evacuation orders east of San Francisco due to the fast spread of what's being called the Corral Fire. It is the state's largest wildfire so far this year. More than 14,000 acres have already burned in the area.
Blizzard aftermath in Sierra Nevada to bring more unstable weather
A blizzard that brought this season's biggest snowfall to California's Sierra Nevada eased slightly on Sunday, but more unstable weather was expected.
Snow blankets California's Sierra Nevada
Millions in Northern California are bracing for another round of snow Monday after a blizzard dumped several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada. CBS News national correspondent Carter Evans is following the latest weather developments.
Storm could bring 12 feet of snow to Sierra
A powerful winter storm is lashing parts of Northern California and Nevada, bringing heavy snow to the Sierra Nevada. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more on the conditions.
Northern California braces for snow storm with Blizzard Warnings in effect. Here's the forecast.
A severe winter storm has begun bringing copious amounts of snow to California's Sierra Nevada this week. Extremely dangerous mountain travel is expected, with long stretches of roadway becoming impassible with blizzard conditions.
Blizzard heads to California's Sierra
A severe winter storm is expected to pummel the Sierra in Northern California this week, bringing up to 10 feet of snow to the area. It's forecast t be the coldest and snowiest storm of the season so far. CBS News' Carter Evans is following preparation efforts.
9 California officers charged in federal corruption case
The investigation centered on the departments in Antioch and Pittsburg, two cities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
U.S. woman found safe nearly 8 months after being kidnapped in Mexico
Monica De Leon Barba was kidnapped last November while walking her dog in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, Mexico.
California home prices drop
Even though home prices are dropping, there are more buyers than available homes. CBS News' Carter Evans spoke with buyers in Northern California, where homes are still among the most expensive in the country.
Nearby body of water may affect San Andreas Fault, study says
New research is looking into why it's been so long since "the big one" has hit along the southern San Andrea Fault Line and how a nearby body of water may influence earthquakes. Ryley Hill, who led the study, joins CBS News' Lana Zak and Errol Barnett with more.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be "completely closed" if Trump delivers on threats
President Trump's threat came after CENTCOM's commander said that Iran's ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz had been "degraded."
Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Trump says ICE agents will assist TSA at airports as delays worsen
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Senate advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Waltz: "Never take anything off the table" on U.S. hitting Iran plants
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said last week that an attack on energy infrastructure from either side could constitute a war crime.
Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive on ICE agents at airports
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
Trump administration says it is ready to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia
The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dissolve her order preventing ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia.
Cory Booker: "We, the people, are the heroes this country needs"
The New Jersey Senator has been a face of the Democratic Party's resistance to the Trump administration. He expresses his hopes for our nation in a new book, "Stand," in which he encourages Americans to stand together, reminding us of our shared virtues.
More than 230 rescued amid severe floods in Hawaii; more rain expected
Raging waters lifted homes and cars and prompted evacuation orders for 5,500 people north of Honolulu, though they were later lifted.
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Savannah Guthrie renews plea for clues in mother's disappearance
"Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie is renewing pleas to residents of Tucson, Arizona, to jog their memories in the hopes of sparking new leads in the disappearance of her mother, Nancy.
Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive on ICE agents at airports
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte join Margaret Brennan.
Waltz: "never take anything off the table" on U.S. hitting Iran plants
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said last week that an attack on energy infrastructure from either side could constitute a war crime.
Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
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Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive on ICE agents at airports
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte join Margaret Brennan.
Waltz: "never take anything off the table" on U.S. hitting Iran plants
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said last week that an attack on energy infrastructure from either side could constitute a war crime.
Senate advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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Cuba begins to restore electricity after nationwide power grid collapse
Cuba has begun restarting its power grid after another nationwide blackout left millions without electricity.
Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Jason Crow on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
Transcript: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
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Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
Chef Ruthie Rogers on the comforts of food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner, acclaimed chef and podcaster Ruthie Rogers, whose new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," celebrates conversations and comfort food.
Chef Ruthie Rogers: Food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner and acclaimed chef Ruthie Rogers. Seth Doane talks with the American-born Rogers about her fabled Italian restaurant, her new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," and her podcast, all of which celebrate the connections brought about by conversations and comfort food.
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How iNaturalist app users have fun while aiding science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss - and, as Martha Stewart discovers, it's fun!
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
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.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
White House unveils AI framework for Congress
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.
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How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
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Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
Couple on unusual activity at neighbor's home: "I think they finally killed him"
When Gary Herbst, described by his Minnesota neighbors as confrontational, disappeared on July 8, 2013, it appeared he walked out on his wife and teenage son. Years later, a startling discovery would confirm what neighbors thought they might have witnessed.
Wife of Joseph Duggar charged with child endangerment after his arrest
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
See police bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest on Long Island
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
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Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
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America's untapped rare earth source? Trash
One untapped resource to meet the rising need for rare earth elements: recycling what's already been used.
A dog's impact on the science of aging
The Rowe family dog Ralph was one of many canines with dementia who participated in a study of rapamycin. Scientists were able to gain new insight into the drug's potential as a treatment by studying his brain.
Crow on Iran war funding
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado, an Afghan war veteran, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he would not support an Iran war supplemental before Congress, but pushed back against the suggestion that he does not support the troops. "What I'm not going to do is just throw money at the Iran war," Crow added.
Face the Nation: Crow, Grossi, Salvanto
Missed the second half of the show? Rep. Jason Crow, Rafael Grossi and Anthony Salvanto join. Plus, two Iranian-American detainees join a panel discussion.
Ex-detainees on Americans imprisoned in Iran
With at least four Americans believed to be detained in Iranian prisons, former detainees Siamak Namazi and Emad Shargi, who were held in Iran's notorious Evin prison, CBS News contributor and formerly the U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens, and Shargi's sister Neda Sharghi joined "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to discuss the situation.