Calif. wildfires force evacuations
California is on high alert as several wildfires have erupted near Los Angeles and San Diego amid a sweltering heat wave expected to last for the next week. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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California wildfires force evacuations amid heat wave
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday to increase power production, and urged residents to reduce electricity use.
Murder suspect found in El Salvador after six-year-long manhunt
Raymond McLeod was on the U.S. Marshals Service's 15 Most Wanted list when he was arrested in El Salvador.
Matt Araiza released by Bills after rape accusation
The Bills cut ties with Araiza just days after releasing returning veteran Matt Haack and awarding Araiza the starting job, prompting questions about when the Bills became aware of the rape allegations.
Bills punter Matt Araiza, 2 college teammates accused of rape in new lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges the sexual assault occurred at an off-campus Halloween party while Araiza was a student at San Diego State University.
Boat in suspected smuggling incident capsizes
At least three people were killed and more than two dozen others were hospitalized after a boat capsized and broke apart just off the San Diego coast. Officials suspect it was a human smuggling operation. CBS affiliate KFMB-TV's Kerri Lane reports. Read more here.
San Diego pool shooting
Police shot and killed a 49-year-old man suspected of shooting seven people Sunday at a birthday pool party in an apartment complex near the University of California, San Diego, authorities said. One victim later died. Witnesses recount panic after shots rang out.
3 killed after boat capsizes in San Diego
A boat packed with people suspected to be migrants ran aground near San Diego on Sunday. At least three people died and several others were hurt. Officials suspect the passengers were attempting to enter the U.S. illegally. CBS News' Nichelle Medina has the latest from San Diego. Read more here.
Team helps evacuate animals ahead of Hurricane Ida
An emergency flight out of Louisiana carrying dozens of adoptable dogs and cats landed in San Diego on Saturday as Hurricane Ida looms near the Gulf Coast. CBS affiliate KFMB-TV's Ariana Cohen reports. Read more here.
California Republicans launch campaigns against Gavin Newsom
Several California Republicans have announced plans to challenge Governor Gavin Newsom if the recall effort against him triggers a special election later this year. The campaign that's leading the effort to oust Newsom from office says they are just 200,000 signatures short of their goal. The Sacramento Bee political reporter Sophia Bollag joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the candidates and what the latest approval ratings show about the state of the governor's popularity.
Russian superyacht seized by U.S. arrives in San Diego Bay
The $325 million yacht comes complete with a helipad, mosaic-tiled pool, lobster tank and pizza oven.
Massive drug-smuggling tunnel discovered
U.S. authorities this week announced the discovery of a major drug-smuggling tunnel — running about the length of six football fields and featuring rail and ventilation systems — from Tijuana, Mexico, to a warehouse in San Diego.
Major smuggling tunnel found under U.S.-Mexico border
Six people are under arrest after U.S. authorities discovered a drug smuggling tunnel between San Diego and Tijuana. The tunnel was equipped with rail tracks, ventilation and electricity.
Ramadan away from home for Afghan refugees
Despite being away from family during Ramadan, Afghan refugees in San Diego will gather at sundown to celebrate together. Danya Bacchus reports.
Man dies trying to parachute from high-rise as teen daughter watched
The 48-year-old man was attempting to parachute from the 23-story Palisade UTC luxury apartment complex, police said.
Dogs help calm kids getting vaccines
With the COVID vaccine approved for kids between the ages of 5 and 11, children across the country are rolling up their sleeves. But as many of them are frightened of needles, Jamie Yuccas visited a clinic in San Diego and met a golden retriever, named "Tank," who is helping ease the pain.
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" border policy
The U.S. government is expanding its enforcement of the Trump-era policy that requires asylum seekers to stay in Mexico while U.S. immigration courts review their claims. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the controversial decision.
Small plane crash leaves fiery wreckage and thousands without power
The crash in El Cajon, outside San Diego, took down power lines. Four people on board were killed.
U.S. to restart Trump-era migrant policy
The Biden administration will restart the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy, which mandates that migrants return to Mexico while they wait for their asylum court hearings, after a federal judge in Texas ruled that the administration terminated the policy illegally. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from March 18, 2014
Sources say there's evidence Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 turned off its route when someone typed a course change into the cockpit navigation computer, which would require training in the Boeing 777 systems; and, President Barack Obama presented the nation's highest military award to 24 Americans after a review determined they'd been passed over because they were Hispanic, African American or Jewish.
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1 dead, several more injured at San Diego synagogue; Manhunt continues for suspects connected to deadly Sri Lanka attacks.
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New virus cases rising in 40 states as U.S. death toll surpasses 130,000; Texas woman gives birth to triplets after coronavirus diagnosis
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Biden picks Senator Kamala Harris as running mate; Sailors describe out-of-control fire aboard USS Bonhomme Richard
Woman dies trying to swim across U.S. border in San Diego
Border Patrol said agents took 36 Mexican nationals into custody, including 13 people who were pulled from the water by the U.S. Coast Guard.
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DOJ investigating Walz, Frey over alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents
Federal prosecutors are investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding immigration agents, sources told CBS News, an extraordinary escalation in the Trump administration's clash with Democratic leaders.
Trump pardons Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez
Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
Renee Good sustained at least 3 gunshot wounds in ICE shooting, report reveals
The new details on Renee Good's death come after a week of protests in Minnesota that prompted President Trump to threaten to use the Insurrection Act.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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Gov. Walz having "ongoing conversation with the White House" amid ICE crackdown
WCCO has obtained Minneapolis police and Fire Department reports from the Jan. 7 fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
Charlie Kirk's accused killer asks judge to disqualify prosecutors
Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder in Kirk's Sept.10 shooting on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
21-year-old says he's blind in eye after being shot by federal agent at protest
A 21-year-old who demonstrated in Santa Ana, California, against the shooting death of Renee Good says exercising his right to free speech nearly cost him his life.
Venezuelan oil is coming to the U.S. What will it mean for gas prices?
The Trump administration says it has completed the first sale of Venezuelan oil to the U.S. Will it mean lower prices at the pump?
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New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Venezuelan oil is coming to the U.S. What will it mean for gas prices?
The Trump administration says it has completed the first sale of Venezuelan oil to the U.S. Will it mean lower prices at the pump?
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DOJ investigating Walz, Frey over alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents
Federal prosecutors are investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding immigration agents, sources told CBS News, an extraordinary escalation in the Trump administration's clash with Democratic leaders.
Trump pardons Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez
Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
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Senate Democrats push for Noem, Homan testimony after Renee Good killing
Senate Democrats asked Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul to hold hearings on the federal law enforcement deployment in states.
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Venezuelan oil is coming to the U.S. What will it mean for gas prices?
The Trump administration says it has completed the first sale of Venezuelan oil to the U.S. Will it mean lower prices at the pump?
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
Weight loss drugs could save airlines money on fuel as Americans shed pounds
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in break with the U.S.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said China has become a more predictable partner to deal with than the U.S., the country's neighbor and longtime ally.
Recall of Frigidaire minifridges sold at major retailers nears 1 million
Curtis International is recalling an additional 330,000 Frigidaire-brand minifridges to an existing recall after reports of the product catching fire.
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Trump pardons Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez
Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
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Senate Democrats push for Noem, Homan testimony after Renee Good killing
Senate Democrats asked Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul to hold hearings on the federal law enforcement deployment in states.
California federal judge rejects effort by DOJ to gather sensitive voter roll data
U.S. District Judge David Carter ruled the Justice Dept.'s demand for voter roll data would trample on Californians' privacy rights
Mexico touts successful crackdown on cartels amid Trump threats
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
Trump threatens tariff hike on countries opposing his Greenland plans
Denmark, Greenland and other NATO allies remain staunchly opposed to President Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland.
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New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
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Mexico touts successful crackdown on cartels amid Trump threats
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in break with the U.S.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said China has become a more predictable partner to deal with than the U.S., the country's neighbor and longtime ally.
CIA director meets with Venezuela's interim president in Caracas
CIA director John Ratcliffe delivered a message that the U.S. "looks forward to an improved working relationship" with Venezuela, a U.S. official told CBS News.
U.S. lawmakers seek to reassure Denmark amid Trump's push for Greenland
A bipartisan congressional delegation met with Danish and Greenlandic officials Friday to show support for Greenland's territorial integrity despite President Trump's push to acquire the island.
Mummified cheetahs found in caves in Saudi Arabia
Researchers excavated seven mummies along with the bones of 54 other cheetahs from a site near the city of Arar.
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Alicia Keys on "Hell's Kitchen" success
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," Alicia Keys reflects on "Hell's Kitchen's" Broadway run ending after nearly two years of sold-out performances. The musical is inspired by Keys' own experiences and will continue its national tour. She speaks about the decision for it to leave Broadway and how she has found a healthy relationship with success.
Behind Ron King's mission to protect donkeys
Oscar's Place, a donkey sanctuary in California, now has 210 donkeys and it has successfully resettled 189 others. Ron King, the co-founder and CEO of the sanctuary, helped to create the new docuseries "Donkey King," which follows the work he and volunteers do to rescue, rehabilitate and resettle the animals to protect them. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his mission and why he says donkeys are misunderstood.
Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
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Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
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.
Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
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Couple probed for child abuse had more surrogate babies
This past July, police in California raided the home of Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang over allegations of possible child abuse. The couple's 21 children, mostly surrogate-born, were taken into state custody as an investigation began. In the months since their arrest and release, the couple has had at least five more surrogate-born babies. The couple is now fighting for custody of all of their children and is suing some of their surrogates in the process. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Robinson attorneys trying to disqualify prosecutor
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk are trying to disqualify one of the prosecutors on the case. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
ICE holding about 73,000 people, data shows
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is holding about 73,000 people facing deportation, a new record high, according to data. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
What we know about Renee Good shooting report
A Minneapolis Fire Department report obtained by CBS News details Renee Good's apparent injuries and other details about the shooting. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Massive college basketball rigging accusation
A federal indictment alleges some college basketball players were bribed to play poorly in a point-shaving scheme. Citadel professor Sean Patrick Griffin joins CBS News with more details.
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NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
Countdown to new lunar mission
NASA says it could be just weeks away from launching astronauts on a flight around the moon for the first time in more than half a century. Final preparations are underway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the Artemis II moon rocket is expected to roll out to the launch pad on Saturday.
Astronauts return after mission cut short
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Sources: DOJ investigating Walz, Frey
The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota officials over an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration agents, sources told CBS News. Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, both Democrats, are targets of the investigation, along with others. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Trump announces outline of health care plan
President Trump has announced the outline of his long-awaited health care plan, which involves the U.S. directly sending cash to Americans for costs as they see fit. Political strategists Marc Short and Mo Elleithee join to unpack what's in the proposal, and what's missing.
8 teams remain in NFL postseason
The top seed in the AFC, the Denver Broncos, will face off against the Buffalo Bills this weekend. The results of this weekend's four matchups will determine who will play in the conference championships next week. Tyler Dragon, an NFL reporter for USA Today, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Ex-U.S. ambassador to Denmark slams Greenland push
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is looking to ease tensions with Greenland and Denmark as President Trump continues to call for the U.S. to take control of the Danish territory. Rufus Gifford, who served as the U.S. ambassador to Denmark under the Obama administration, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Couple probed for child abuse had more surrogate babies
This past July, police in California raided the home of Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang over allegations of possible child abuse. The couple's 21 children, mostly surrogate-born, were taken into state custody as an investigation began. In the months since their arrest and release, the couple has had at least five more surrogate-born babies. The couple is now fighting for custody of all of their children and is suing some of their surrogates in the process. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.