"Irving" the sea lion wanders into San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood
A sea lion turned heads in San Francisco's Outer Sunset after wandering out of the ocean and onto a neighborhood street.
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Why prosecutors think Sam Altman was targeted
The suspect who threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home is now facing multiple charges, including attempted murder. Matt Gutman explains why prosecutors believe Altman became a target.
Photos show suspected attacker outside Altman home
Newly released surveillance photos show the suspect accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI founder Sam Altman. CBS News San Francisco anchor Anne Makovec has the details.
Sam Altman voices safety concerns
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, shared a personal blog post and photo of his family saying, "In the hopes that it might dissuade the next person from throwing a Molotov cocktail at our house, no matter what they think of me," following an attack outside his home last week. Altman suggested the incident was connected to the broader debate over AI, saying, "we should deescalate the rhetoric and tactics."
Sam Altman's San Francisco home targeted with Molotov cocktail, OpenAI says
The San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was targeted with a Molotov cocktail Friday morning, a company spokesperson said.
Previewing Yankees-Giants Opening Day game
The Yankees and Giants will face off Wednesday night in San Francisco in the first official game of the 2026 baseball season. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has a preview of the game.
San Francisco public school teachers strike
All of San Francisco's 120 public schools were closed Monday after thousands of teachers went on strike for the first time since 1979. CBS News Bay Area reporter Veronica Macias has the latest.
Inside the security for Super Bowl LX
The New England Patriots will take on the Seattle Seahawks for Super Bowl LX on Sunday. But beyond the game, 35 law enforcement agencies are responsible for securing the event as the Bay Area is expected to host around 90,000 visitors. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The Dish: Crustacean
Crustacean is a long-time Beverly Hills hotspot, where chef Helene An is marking 45 years of her iconic Vietnamese fusion. She shared the inspiration behind her world-famous garlic noodles with "CBS Saturday Morning."
Remembering the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir
Andres Gutierrez looks back at the life and career of Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, who has died at 78.
Dr. Color's work to maintain Painted Ladies beauty
Aside from the Golden Gate Bridge, there's probably no more famous landmark in the Bay Area than the Painted Ladies. Itay Hod shows how one man has been fighting to keep the beloved homes picture-perfect.
San Francisco mayor says he convinced Trump in phone call not to surge federal agents
In October, President Trump announced that he had called off a plan to "surge" federal agents to San Francisco.
San Francisco mayor on proposed state wealth tax
In an interview with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie dodges questions about a proposed tax on billionaires in California, saying he's focused on constituents' concerns rather than what he calls a "theoretical issue" that hasn't yet happened.
San Francisco mayor on conversation with Trump
In an interview with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie discusses his conversations with President Trump that held off a surge of federal immigration agents in the city, reducing crime and hopes for the future.
Victoria Jones, daughter of Tommy Lee Jones, found dead in San Francisco hotel, officials confirm
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
Power restored after massive San Francisco outage leaves 130,000 PG&E customers without electricity
Pacific Gas and Electric said about 5,000 customers were still without power Monday after a massive outage over the weekend affected about 130,000 customers.
Massive power outage slams San Francisco
A two-day power outage slammed thousands of residents in San Francisco, California, and many are still impacted. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
Power coming back online in San Francisco
Most of the lights in San Francisco are back on after a power outage left about 130,000 customers in the dark. Nicole Valdes has more.
Major outage leaves more than 130,000 customers in San Francisco without power
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
Woman describes California gas explosion
One home was destroyed and several others were damaged in a gas line explosion in a San Francisco-area neighborhood. Security video captured the terrifying moment that injured six people. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Waymo says its cars are better at avoiding crashes
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
David Chiu on ultra-processed food lawsuit
The city of San Francisco has filed a lawsuit claiming several major U.S. food producers contributed to a public health crisis by making ultra-processed food. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Cook reports on the suit and San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu joins to discuss.
Lawsuit against ultra-processed food makers
In San Francisco, city attorney David Chiu announced the first government lawsuit of its kind against 11 companies, including Kraft-Heinz, General Mills and Nestle. It accuses the companies of using cheap ingredients, adding flavor and color, to make unhealthy and addictive products. Elizabeth Cook reports.
San Francisco sues ultra-processed food makers
In San Francisco on Tuesday, city attorney David Chiu announced the first government lawsuit of its kind against 11 companies that manufacture ultra-processed foods. Elizabeth Cook reports.
Anthropic | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Anthropic is a $183 billion artificial intelligence company that's centered its brand around AI safety and transparency. This Sunday, Anderson Cooper visits its well-guarded San Francisco headquarters and speaks with CEO Dario Amodei about the potential dangers of AI.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz "completely open" amid Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Iran says in light of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, "passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open."
U.S. intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Maps show more severe storms forecast for central U.S. after tornadoes, flooding
More than 51 million are under the threat of severe weather Friday evening from Texas to Wisconsin, as some are still cleaning up from tornadoes earlier in the week.
Trump to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA after he was ousted last year
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct, which he denies
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told CBS News that Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego was the previously unnamed senator whom she accused of "very disturbing" conduct. Gallego has denied all wrongdoing.
Controversial surveillance program extended by House but only until April 30
The House OK'd a short-term renewal until April 30 of FISA, the controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted, refusing President Trump's push for a longer extension.
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ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
Musician d4vd arrested on suspicion of murder in teen's death, LAPD says
Singer and songwriter d4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murder for the death of a 14-year-old whose dismembered body was found last year in a Tesla belonging to the singer.
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Trump to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA after he was ousted last year
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
Maps show more severe storms forecast for Midwest after tornadoes, flooding
More than 51 million people are under the threat of severe weather Friday evening from Texas to Wisconsin, as some are still cleaning up from tornadoes earlier in the week.
Remains found in car ID'd as family who mysteriously vanished in 1958
The Ford station wagon thought to belong to the Martin family was found in 2024 by a diver who had been looking for it for several years.
AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
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Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
Airline adding triple-decker bunk beds in economy-class for long-haul flights
Air New Zealand will soon offer four-hour stints in triple-decker bunk beds for long-haul flights. The carrier says they'll be the first lie-flat beds for budget air travelers.
AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
This is the fastest-growing job for young workers, LinkedIn says
Hint: It involves AI, and a LinkedIn economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles.
NPR gets $113 million in gifts, including $80 million from Connie Ballmer
NPR said the donation from Ballmer, the largest to the public radio network by a living donor, will help offset the loss of federal funding in 2025.
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Trump to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA after he was ousted last year
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
Controversial surveillance program extended by House but only until April 30
The House OK'd a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted and refused President Trump's push for a longer extension.
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct, which he denies
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told CBS News that Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego was the previously unnamed senator whom she accused of "very disturbing" conduct. Gallego has denied all wrongdoing.
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ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
U.S. intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
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Ancient cave, hippo bones found under castle: "Once-in-a-lifetime discovery"
A prehistoric hidden cave and hippo bones found beneath Pembroke Castle could transform understanding of ancient life in Britain, researchers said
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz "completely open" amid Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
President Trump has welcomed Iran's announcement that, at least while the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire holds, the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to all ships.
U.S. intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Cuban leader says country will "be ready" for possible U.S. attack
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight back.
Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote
Few Republicans have been willing to distance themselves from the president as the war's end remains uncertain.
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Surprise twist in "Survivor 50" elimination
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals a surprising twist in Wednesday's "Survivor 50" episode that led to a historic trial council ceremony.
More on Live Nation, Ticketmaster ruling
A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. Variety's Jem Aswad joins CBS News with more.
Simon Helberg on "The Audacity"
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
What happened to influencer Clavicular?
Controversial influencer Clavicular said he is home from the hospital after his livestream abruptly ended on Tuesday night. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports and The Free Press' River Page has more.
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AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
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.
Key takeaways on Anthropic's new AI model
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
How hackers are using AI to breach networks
U.S. officials are warning of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers. It comes as a new FBI report shows losses from cybercrime reached nearly $21 billion last year. Ash-har Quraishi shows how hackers are using artificial intelligence, and how you can protect yourself.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct
Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna joined CBS News on Thursday with allegations of misconduct linked to Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego. Politico's Nicholas Wu joins CBS News with more as Gallego denies the accusations.
Police: Politician killed wife, himself
Police in Virginia say the former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax died after he shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself. Nicole Sganga reports.
Divorce battle preceded Fairfax murder-suicide
Just after midnight on Thursday, police say former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife and then himself in their home. Both of their teenage children were home at the time of the incident. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Sharp increase in ICE detention deaths
New JAMA network research data shows a sharp increase in the number of people who died while in ICE detention last year. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
ICE agent accused of assault for pulling gun on 2 people on highway, charges say
Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, was charged Thursday morning with two counts of second-degree assault in the Feb. 5 incident.
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Phone photos help solve missing teen case
After a missing teenager is tracked to a remote Iowa farm, photos discovered on an old cellphone reveal important clues. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales investigates how law enforcement put the pieces together to figure out what happened to Jade Colvin.
Justin Fairfax and his wife found dead
Police say former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax, inside their Virginia home and then turned the gun on himself on Thursday. Police say Cerina Fairfax recently served her husband with divorce papers. Nicole Sganga reports.
What we know on traffic at Strait of Hormuz
Traffic at the Strait of Hormuz continues to be hindered by Iran and the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. Ami Daniel, the co-founder and CEO of Windward, joins CBS News with more details.
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct
Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida told CBS News she's urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune to look into what she called "disturbing" allegations involving Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona, including sexual misconduct. Gallego has denied the allegations and a spokesperson for him said in part, "these are right wing conspiracy theories being parroted by a fringe far right member of Congress."
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct
Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna joined CBS News on Thursday with allegations of misconduct linked to Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego. Politico's Nicholas Wu joins CBS News with more as Gallego denies the accusations.