Oregon man arrested for cold case murder of car salesman
David Staggs was last seen at his home in January 2022. Police said they uncovered what is believed to be his remains on Wednesday.
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Storms impact holiday travel in parts of U.S.
The wave of storms put a damper on travel plans after the Christmas holiday and contributed to hundreds of flight cancellations nationwide.
Coast Guard rescues missing woman shouting for help in wilderness
A 64-year-old woman was rescued from an Oregon state park where she had been stranded for almost two full days, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
College football's conference championship
Nine college football conference champions will be decided by the end of this weekend. The Georgia Bulldogs will take on the Texas Longhorns for the SEC Championship, while Oregon will take on Penn State in the Big Ten Championship on CBS and Paramount+ at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. CBS Sports college football writer Will Backus has more.
Aftershocks after 7.0 quake off California
Californians are assessing the damage after a major 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck offshore Thursday and triggered a tsunami warning. Aftershocks are still occurring in the wake of the earthquake. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the latest.
California taking stock of damage after quake
Northern California was rattled Thursday by an offshore 7.0 earthquake that triggered tsunami warnings from Oregon down to the Bay Area. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the latest.
Data centers proliferate nationwide, encroaching on cities, suburbs
Abutting homes, schools an parks, the sprawling warehouses are a huge drain on local resources and major pollutant.
Californians assessing damage from earthquake
Aftershocks are being felt in California after a major earthquake struck off the coast near Eureka, triggering tsunami warnings that were later lifted. CBS News Bay Area has continuing coverage as locals take stock of damage from the earthquake.
Damage reported after California quake
Tsunami warnings have been triggered in Oregon and California after a major earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California Thursday afternoon. CBS News Bay Area has coverage.
Husband arrested after missing Oregon woman and dogs found dead
An Oregon woman was found dead near Mount Hood last week, along with two dogs believed to be hers. The woman's estranged husband was arrested on a murder charge.
"Oregon Trail" computer game is now being developed as a movie
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
Pacific Northwest still reeling from storm
Power outages are still affecting nearly 200,000 people in the northwest U.S. as the region continues to deal with the bomb cyclone that's killed at least two people. CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Marciano has a report on the storm from Eureka, California.
2 killed in Pacific Northwest bomb cyclone
At least two people are dead and widespread power outages are being reported from the bomb cyclone storm that hit the Pacific Northwest this week. CBS News Sacramento reporter Sakura Gray has the latest on the storm and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Kate Bilo has a look at the forecast.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Restoring forests decimated by wildfires
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
1 dead as bomb cyclone hits Pacific Northwest
One person has already been killed and hundreds of thousands of customers are without power after a powerful bomb cyclone slammed the Pacific Northwest with hurricane-force winds and heavy rain. CBS News Bay Area reporter Veronica Macias has more on the conditions there and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the forecast.
Harris projected to win Oregon, Washington
Vice President Kamala Harris will win Oregon and Washington, CBS News projects. Control of the U.S. Senate is leaning Republican. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane looks at other key races that could determine which party controls Congress.
Idaho public health department restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines
Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.
Officials warn of another possible ballot box attack
State and federal officials warned that the suspect behind ballot box arson attacks in Oregon and Washington could strike again. They also said they are still looking for a motive after hundreds of ballots were damaged or destroyed. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Most ballot box fire voters identified
Authorities identified most of the voters whose ballots were destroyed in dropbox fires in Washington and Oregon. Homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga reports.
Ballot drop box fires raise voter concerns
Police are still searching for the person suspected of setting Oregon and Washington drop boxes on fire Monday morning, destroying hundreds of ballots. The attacks prompted increased security measures and heightened voters' concerns a week before Election Day. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga reports on the investigation, and CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks down the threats to election infrastructure.
FBI investigating ballot box fires
The FBI is investigating the ballot box fires in Washington and Oregon that may have spoiled dozens of 2024 election ballots. CBS News contributor David Becker has more on the crimes and potential charges.
What we know about ballot box fires
New details are emerging about the ballot boxes set on fire in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, that may have destroyed dozens of 2024 election ballots. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the latest confirmed information about the incidents under investigation.
Ballots destroyed in drop box fires
The FBI is investigating fires at two ballot drop boxes Monday in Washington and Oregon that destroyed hundreds of ballots. CBS News election law expert and political correspondent David Becker has more on what recourse there is for voters whose ballots were destroyed.
Search ongoing for suspect in ballot box fires
Police in Oregon have released new photos of a suspect's vehicle in connection with a fire at a ballot box in southern Portland. The investigation comes as federal officials raise new concerns about political violence as millions of Americans vote early. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga is covering the latest.
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Watch Live: Pete Hegseth faces senators at confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick to lead the Defense Department, is facing senators at his confirmation hearing.
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"Extremely critical fire weather" forecast for Southern California
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires are still burning in Southern California.
Princess Kate announces she's in remission from cancer
Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment.
Special counsel's final report says Trump would have been convicted
The fast-moving legal battle over the release of the special counsel's final report played out days before Trump's second-term inauguration.
FDA unveils proposed rules to put nutrition facts on the front of the package
It will be up to the incoming Trump administration to finalize the rule.
California officials deny false claims Oregon fire trucks turned away
Crews from neighboring states are helping California fight the Los Angeles area fires, and officials say regulations are not holding them up.
FAA investigating after Delta, United flights nearly collide over Phoenix
The close call between the United and Delta flights at the Phoenix airport comes amid an increase in plane near-collisions.
Michelle Obama will not attend Trump's inauguration, her office says
Former first lady Michelle Obama is skipping Donald Trump's inauguration. She also did not attend Jimmy Carter's funeral last week.
Johnson says Capitol flags will be flown at full-staff during Trump inauguration
Flags are supposed to be lowered for 30 days to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
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Trump says he'll create "External Revenue Service" to collect tariffs
The federal government already collects tariffs, and deposits them in the General Fund of the United States.
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Watch Live: Pete Hegseth faces senators at confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick to lead the Defense Department, is facing senators at his confirmation hearing.
Ayesha Curry on why she chose a supernatural novel for publishing debut
Ayesha Curry expands her empire into publishing with "Sweet July Books," featuring Trisha Tobias' novel, "Honeysuckle and Bone."
Oregon man arrested for cold case murder of car salesman
David Staggs was last seen at his home in January 2022. Police said they uncovered what is believed to be his remains on Wednesday.
FDA unveils proposed rules to put nutrition facts on the front of the package
It will be up to the incoming Trump administration to finalize the rule on food labels.
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McDonald's sued over Latino scholarships after backing off DEI policy
Group that successfully fought affirmative action in colleges accuses fast-food chain of discrimination against high schoolers.
Producer prices rose less than expected last month, encouraging investors
U.S. wholesale inflation rose 0.2% last month on higher energy prices.
What would happen to TikTok on my phone if the app is banned?
A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.
Starbucks reverses open-door policy, requiring purchases to stay
Consumers will have to buy something if they want to hang out at its coffee shops or use its restrooms.
Does the tech industry really need so many workers on H-1B visas?
Elon Musk claims the U.S. needs a pipeline of foreign employees working on H-1B visas because the country lacks skilled engineers. Here's what the data shows.
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Trump says he'll create "External Revenue Service" to collect tariffs
The federal government already collects tariffs, and deposits them in the General Fund of the United States.
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Watch Live: Pete Hegseth faces senators at confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick to lead the Defense Department, is facing senators at his confirmation hearing.
Johnson says Capitol flags will be flown at full-staff during Trump inauguration
Flags are supposed to be lowered for 30 days to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
Producer prices rose less than expected last month, encouraging investors
U.S. wholesale inflation rose 0.2% last month on higher energy prices.
Michelle Obama will not attend Trump's inauguration, her office says
Former first lady Michelle Obama is skipping Donald Trump's inauguration. She also did not attend Jimmy Carter's funeral last week.
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FDA unveils proposed rules to put nutrition facts on the front of the package
It will be up to the incoming Trump administration to finalize the rule on food labels.
Norovirus wave now more than double last year's peak, in CDC's data
Officials have blamed a new strain for this winter's surge in norovirus cases.
Voters backed abortion rights, but the state judges they elected might not
Though abortion rights supporters prevailed on ballot measures in seven of the 10 states where abortion was up for a vote on Nov. 5, the state supreme courts they've elected indicate legal fights to come aren't clear-cut.
U.S. egg industry sees record chicken deaths from bird flu outbreak
More than 20 million egg-laying chickens in the U.S. died last quarter, federal data shows.
Consumers who bought phony N95 masks getting more than $1 million
Thousands of consumers are getting about $150 each after buying face masks falsely advertised as N95 or equivalent.
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Princess Kate announces she's in remission from cancer
Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment.
Woman, 21, becomes youngest person to reach South Pole on skis
Karen Kylleso accomplished the feat 114 years after polar explorer Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole.
9 Sydney beaches closed after mysterious ball-shaped debris washes up ashore
The discovery of the marble-sized balls comes after a similar incident in October closed Sydney's Bondi Beach, among other tourist hotspots.
100 people reportedly dead in South African mine as rescues continue
Arguing that the miners had entered the mine without permission, authorities reportedly cracked down by cutting off their access to food and water.
Files shed light on notorious spies — and how the queen was kept in the dark
Members of the spy ring in the 1930s spilled secrets to the Soviet Union from the heart of the U.K. intelligence establishment.
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Princess Kate announces she's in remission from cancer
Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment.
Ayesha Curry on new book imprint
Chef, entrepreneur and author Ayesha Curry joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss expanding her empire into publishing, uplifting diverse voices and why she selected her imprint's first novel "Honeysuckle and Bone" by Trisha Tobias.
Ayesha Curry launches book imprint
Chef, entrepreneur and bestselling author Ayesha Curry expands her empire into publishing with "Sweet July Books," an imprint dedicated to diverse voices. The first novel, "Honeysuckle and Bone" by Trisha Tobias, follows a young woman discovering dark secrets in Jamaica. They join "CBS Mornings."
Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration
The country music star is set to perform "America the Beautiful" before Trump takes the oath of office.
Graham Norton on the art of storytelling
Talk show host and bestselling author Graham Norton joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his fifth novel, "Frankie," which follows the extraordinary life of an 84-year-old Irish woman. Norton also shares the inspiration behind the book and his approach to storytelling.
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SpaceX to launch two lunar landers
Just after midnight Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket is scheduled to lift off, carrying a pair of lunar landers that will try to touch down on the moon in the coming months. One was built by a Japanese company and the other was built by a Texas company. Their mission is to carefully lower to the lunar surface and deliver 10 payloads for NASA.
What would happen to TikTok on my phone if the app is banned?
A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.
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.
Does the tech industry really need so many workers on H-1B visas?
Elon Musk claims the U.S. needs a pipeline of foreign employees working on H-1B visas because the country lacks skilled engineers. Here's what the data shows.
Biden administration proposes new restrictions on AI chip exports
The proposal is raising concerns with the chip industry, with artificial intelligence leader Nvidia calling it "misguided."
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How to talk to kids about the L.A. fires
California officials say the Palisades and Eaton fires are now among the most destructive in the state's history. As the country, state and individual families deal with the unprecedented tragedy, it poses the question of how to discuss wildfire losses with children and teens. Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour joins CBS News to share some best practices for having these tough conversations.
Winds threaten L.A. fire containment efforts
Emergency response teams have made progress in containing some wildfires raging in Southern California, but they still face an uphill fight. CBS News reporter Laura Haefeli is in Los Angeles in the Palisades Fire zone.
L.A. County fire captain on wildfire response
Southern California is bracing for another round of strong winds that could exacerbate the wildfires burning throughout Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County Fire Department Capt. Sheila Kelliher joins CBS News to discuss the latest on containment efforts. Then, CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins with more from the Golden State.
Los Angeles wildfire threat remains critical
The Los Angeles County Fire chief says despite making progress over the weekend, firefighters are preparing for the return of dangerous winds. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has the latest on the devastating fires. Then, Washington Post national political reporter Maeve Reston joins to discuss the scrutiny facing elected leaders in California.
What to know about the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
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Oregon man arrested for cold case murder of car salesman
David Staggs was last seen at his home in January 2022. Police said they uncovered what is believed to be his remains on Wednesday.
Texas man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark
Police found that the man was sending Caitlin Clark messages on X that contained multiple threatening and sexually explicit messages.
"Extremely dangerous" Italian mafia members captured in Spain
The suspects were "one of the heads of a dangerous family clan" of the Neapolitan Camorra, his son, and his son-in-law, police said.
Relative of Jack the Ripper victim demands new inquest
The true identity of Jack the Ripper, whose grisly murders terrorized east London in 1888, has been a mystery ever since.
Mexico offers up to $1,300 to get guns off the street
The plan, called "Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace," will offer cash to those who anonymously leave weapons at designated drop-off locations.
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Blue Origin postpones first launch of its massive new rocket
Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive New Glenn rocket due to technical trouble. The Jeff Bezos-founded company didn't set a new launch date.
Blue Origin preps New Glenn rocket for high-stakes test flight
Blue Origin expects the New Glenn to provide a viable alternative to SpaceX's market-dominating Falcon family of rockets.
Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.
NASA studies options to rein in cost of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.
Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
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Hegseth comments about women in combat
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) used Pete Hegseth's past comments to follow up on the former news anchor's position about women serving in combat roles. This comes as a bipartisan panel of senators vets Hegseth for the Secretary of Defense post.
Chopper spots flare-up of Palisades Fire
SkyCal cameras identified a flare-up of the Palisades Fire Tuesday while flying over Southern California. KCAL News assignment manager Mark Liu reports.
Hegseth pressed on misconduct allegations
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) used his time at Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing to ask Hegseth about the past allegations of sexual misconduct and workplace intoxication that have arisen since President-elect Donald Trump nominated Hegseth to be secretary of defense.
Hegseth asked about range of issues
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) laid out a wide range of questions for Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing, asking Hegseth about allegations of workplace intoxication and sexual misconduct as well as how he would respond to hypothetical orders from President-elect Donald Trump.
Ernst questions Hegseth at Senate hearing
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) used her time at Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing to ask about Pentagon spending and Hegseth's views on women in the military.