Man charged for alleged involvement in 2 transformer explosions
The blasts left about a thousand people without power.
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Southern California hit with rare snowstorm
Severe weather hit the West Coast over the weekend, bringing snow and blizzard warnings to parts of California. Thousands of people are still without power. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti joins Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers with the latest from Phelan, California.
Winter storm causes over 1 million power outages and major travel disruptions
The wintry mix hit hard in the northern U.S., closing schools, offices, even shutting down the Minnesota Legislature.
Winter storm causes major disruptions
A severe winter weather stretching from coast to coast is impacting millions of Americans, with widespread power outages, flight delays and cancellations. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" with the latest from snowy Minneapolis.
Power outage repaired at JFK Airport terminal
The outage, which occurred Thursday in Terminal 1, forced the cancelation or delay of dozens of flights.
8 dead after dangerous winter storm
A dangerous winter storm sweeping across the southern U.S. has left at least 8 people dead and thousands of Texans without power. KTVT reporter Jason Allen reports from Fort Worth.
Microsoft reports outage for Teams, Outlook, other services
Thousands of users reported problems on Wednesday with Teams, Outlook, the Azure cloud computing service and XBox Live platform.
Pakistan left in dark as grid fails to recover from overnight power cut
The country's so desperate to save resources that electricity is often turned off for part of the night, but this time engineers couldn't get it working again.
Freezing frontlines of war in Ukraine
Repeated Russian attacks on energy have left millions of Ukrainians without power, water or heat during the brutal Ukrainian winter. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta traveled to the northern frontlines in Kharkiv.
California facing more storms and flooding
At least 18 people have been killed as the result of severe weather in California, and the state is bracing for another series of storms. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak from Santa Cruz, California, with more.
Inundated Californians face evacuations
At least 17 people have died in California as the state is slammed with torrential rains and storms, causing massive flooding, landslides and widespread power outages overnight. Carter Evans has more.
Calif. rushes to clean up and start repairs ahead of expected rain resumption
Most of the storm-pummeled state is forecast to have a brief pause before more rain hits. But some estimates to repair the damage already done are in the $1 billion range.
California prepares for more brutal storms
President Biden has approved California's emergency declaration as the state prepares for another round of brutal storms. Meanwhile, Governor Gavin Newsom said at least a dozen Californians have died over the last 10 days because of the severe weather. KCAL News reporter Rick Montanez joins CBS News to discuss.
Securing the U.S. power grid from attacks
Power substations in at least five U.S. states have been the target of attacks in recent months. This has led federal regulators to order a review of security standards. The American Public Power Association's senior vice president of grid security, technical and operations services, Adrienne Lotto, joined the stream to discuss.
State of emergency in California as massive storm unleashes flooding
A major storm known as an atmospheric river is dropping massive amounts of rain across a wide swath of California.
Massive storms batter California with heavy rain, wind and power outages
Heavy rain, snow and high winds triggered floods, mudslides, and power outages all across California this week. Max Darrows has more from San Francisco.
Southwest flights near normal after holiday chaos
Southwest Airlines says it returned to a "relatively" normal flight schedule on Friday after a weeklong meltdown resulted in thousands of flight cancellations. Michael George has the latest.
Winter storm hampers travel over holiday weekend
Brutal winter weather conditions were forcing millions of Americans to either delay or cancel their holiday travel plans. Naomi Ruchim reports.
Powerful storm blankets much of the U.S.
A large swath of the U.S. is contending with power outages and bitter cold temperatures this holiday weekend. The Weather Channel's Paul Goodlow has the forecast.
Winter storm upends holiday travel for thousands
Thousands of flights have been delayed or canceled Friday, coast to coast, due to a major winter storm slamming into the U.S. Lilia Luciano talked to frustrated and anxious travelers about how they're handling it all.
Pre-Christmas storm, deep freeze slam U.S.
A massive pre-Christmas storm is causing blizzard conditions and dangerously cold temperatures in most of the country. Power outages, icy roads and airline cancellations are expected throughout the weekend. The Weather Channel's Chris Warren has the forecast.
Deadly winter storm and extreme cold sweeps U.S.
More than 200 million Americans are under some form of winter storm warnings heading into the Christmas weekend. In addition, a blast of cold air is lowering temperatures to dangerous levels across the U.S. Elise Preston has the latest.
Coast-to-coast winter storm threatens millions
The biggest holiday storm in decades is set to hit much of the U.S. Winter storm warnings, blizzard conditions and dangerous cold is forecast in more than 40 states, from the Pacific Northwest to New England, and as far south as Florida. Elise Preston has the details.
Monster snowstorm disrupts holiday travel
Millions of travelers are hitting airports across the U.S. as a major storm passes through. Severe freezing is also expected, possibly leaving many travelers stranded during the holidays. Kris Van Cleave takes a look.
"Once in a generation" winter storm blasts U.S.
Severe winter weather is impacting millions of people nationwide. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports from Oak Brook, Illinois, to discuss the dangerously cold weather.
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Watch Live: Senate votes on Democratic health care bill after GOP plan fails
The Senate is voting Thursday on competing measures to lower health care costs. Follow live updates here.
Federal judge orders Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Erika Kirk has one word for Candace Owens
Erika Kirk has one word for Candace Owens, who has been peddling conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk.
NASCAR settles antitrust case filed by team owned by Michael Jordan
NASCAR has reached a settlement of the bruising antitrust lawsuit filed against it by two of its race teams, including one co-owned by NBA great Michael Jordan.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect due in court as judge weighs media access
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
MyPillow's Mike Lindell announces he's running for Minnesota governor
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor as a Republican against incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
Democrats ask for audit to determine if Epstein files were "tampered with"
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
Severe flooding in Pacific Northwest triggers rescues, road closures
Heavy rain has triggered flooding, rescues and road closures in Washington state, with Gov. Bob Ferguson declaring a statewide emergency.
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Minnesota tops list of 10 most expensive pandemic aid fraud schemes
Luxury cars, homes, jewelry and casino trips were among the spoils of some of the biggest pandemic era fraud cases, according to a CBS News review of five years of government records and data.
Tennessee executes man for 1988 rape and murder of college student
"To the people I harmed, I'm sorry," Harold Wayne Nichols said in his final statement.
Trump says "prices are coming down." Here's what the data shows.
President Trump says he's winning the war against inflation. But a look at prices around the U.S. shows why many Americans still feel financially squeezed.
NASCAR settles antitrust case filed by team owned by Michael Jordan
NASCAR has reached a settlement of the bruising antitrust lawsuit filed against it by two of its race teams, including one co-owned by NBA great Michael Jordan.
MyPillow's Mike Lindell announces he's running for Minnesota governor
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor in 2026, seeking the Republican nomination to challenge DFL incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
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Trump says "prices are coming down." Here's what the data shows.
President Trump says he's winning the war against inflation. But a look at prices around the U.S. shows why many Americans still feel financially squeezed.
Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI under new licensing agreement
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
Waymo recalls more than 3,000 vehicles due to faulty software
NHTSA said faulty software may cause Waymo vehicles to pass a stopped school bus even when its red lights are flashing or its stop arm is extended.
Justice Department moves to drop charges in international soccer corruption case
Federal prosecutors in New York moved to drop charges against former Fox employee Hernan Lopez and Full Play Group, an Argentine sports media rights company.
Lottery jackpots are getting bigger and harder to win. See data on the top prizes.
Here are the top 20 largest Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots in history, and the odds of winning them.
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Minnesota tops list of 10 most expensive pandemic aid fraud schemes
Luxury cars, homes, jewelry and casino trips were among the spoils of some of the biggest pandemic era fraud cases, according to a CBS News review of five years of government records and data.
MyPillow's Mike Lindell announces he's running for Minnesota governor
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor in 2026, seeking the Republican nomination to challenge DFL incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
Federal judge orders Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
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Senate fails to advance health care bills, with price hikes coming for millions
The Senate on Thursday failed to advance competing Democratic and Republican measures to address health care costs. Follow live updates here.
Democrats ask for audit to determine if Epstein files were "tampered with"
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
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Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
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Inside the secret mission to get Nobel Peace Prize winner out of Venezuela
An American special forces veteran led the operation to get María Corina Machado out of Venezuela: "The first Nobel Prize winner that we've ever rescued."
More than 600 British Empire artifacts stolen from U.K. museum
Police said they wanted to talk to four unidentified men, all wearing caps or hoodies, seen in the CCTV images carrying bags in the early hours.
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado makes first public appearance in 11 months
María Corina Machado had been in hiding in Venezuela since January, when she was briefly detained after joining supporters in a protest in Caracas.
What we know about The Skipper, the oil tanker seized by the U.S. near Venezuela
The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
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"Waiting to Exhale" stars on 30th anniversary
The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think.
Sombr talks about writing breakout hits
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
Carly Pearce on new music
Grammy-winning country music superstar Carly Pearce joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her highly-anticipated fifth studio album, fans relating to the lyrics in her music and being vulnerable.
Joe Bonamassa album pays tribute to B.B. King
Five-time Grammy Award winner Joe Bonamassa may already hold the record for the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard blues albums chart with 29, but he has no plans to stop anytime soon. His upcoming album is a tribute to B.B. King and includes tracks from artists like Aloe Blacc and Eric Clapton. "CBS Mornings" gets a behind-the-scenes look.
Sophie Kinsella, author of bestselling "Shopaholic" novels, dies at 55
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
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Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI under new licensing agreement
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
Australia's new social media ban started with a mom saying, "Do something!"
With the world's first social media ban for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.
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.
How one couple sparked a global movement for a smartphone-free childhood
For thousands of parents in 39 countries, including the U.S., the goal is simple: More time outdoors, and a childhood lived offline as much as possible.
Australian teens challenge social media ban
Australia began enforcing a social media ban for kids under the age of 16. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Tennessee executes man for 1988 rape and murder of college student
"To the people I harmed, I'm sorry," Harold Wayne Nichols said in his final statement.
More on seizure of oil tanker near Venezuela
Experts are weighing in on the American operation to seize an oil tanker near the coast of Venezuela. Retired Lt. Col. Rachel VanLandingham, a professor at Southwestern Law School, has more on the operation, and CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd breaks down the legalities of the seizure.
More than 600 British Empire artifacts stolen from U.K. museum
Police said they wanted to talk to four unidentified men, all wearing caps or hoodies, seen in the CCTV images carrying bags in the early hours.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect due in court as judge weighs media access
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
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See how Minnesota fraudsters spent millions earmarked for hungry kids
Documents and images show luxury purchases and wire transfers to China and East Africa.
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NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
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The Uplift: Pint-sized politician
A pint-sized politician proves you are never too little to run a big campaign. David Begnaud catches up with the Agars, a father-son duo making history by competing together in triathlons. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
Trump on oil from seized Venezuelan tanker
President Trump was not clear on what the U.S. plans to do with the oil from a Venezuelan tanker that was seized on Wednesday. Meanwhile, questions are emerging about the fate of the crew aboard the oil ship. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Putin expresses solidarity with Maduro
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for Venezuela during a phone call with Nicolás Maduro, CBS News has learned. This comes after the U.S. seized an oil tanker near the South American coast. Charlie D'Agata reports, and Willie James Inman has more from the White House.
Army vs. Navy football game in Baltimore
Baltimore is hosting the annual Army vs. Navy football game. Joe Miller and Rich DeMarco join CBS News with more on the U.S. tradition.
More on seizure of oil tanker near Venezuela
Experts are weighing in on the American operation to seize an oil tanker near the coast of Venezuela. Retired Lt. Col. Rachel VanLandingham, a professor at Southwestern Law School, has more on the operation, and CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd breaks down the legalities of the seizure.