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Search for victims
Days after deadly mudslides hit Southern California, search crews are still looking for victims, while utility companies work to restore power. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports.
Rob Lowe feeds California firefighters
The "West Wing" star made sure to show his gratitude to firefighters who battled the Thomas Fire near his Santa Barbara home over the weekend.
Massive blaze spreads
The Thomas Fire, now the third-largest wildfire in modern California history, roared back to life over the weekend as wind gusts hitting 70 mph pushed the flames into the wealthy community of Montecito near Santa Barbara. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
Southern California fires
A massive Southern California wildfire is threatening more homes after advancing three miles since Saturday. At 270,000 acres, it is the third largest wildfire in modern California history. Carter Evans reports.
Thomas Fire update
The Thomas Fire, northwest of Los Angeles, started two weeks ago, and is now one of the largest in the state's history. It has destroyed more than 700 homes. On Thursday, it killed a firefighter. Carter Evans reports.
Fire fundraiser
A firefighter was killed Thursday battling the Thomas fire in California, which has become the fourth-largest fire in the state's history. Amy Johnson from CBS station KCBS in Los Angeles reports from a fundraiser for victims of the wildfires.
Wildfires ravaging SoCal
The largest of five major wildfires in Southern California has triggered more evacuations along the coast, north of Los Angeles. Mireya Villarreal reports on the ferocious Thomas Fire.
Largest Wildfire in CA
The Thomas Fire in Ventura County is the largest fire burning in Southern California. David Begnaud joins CBSN from Ojai, Calif.
SoCal areas scorched by wildfires evacuated ahead of new storm
The National Weather Service is predicting a strong atmospheric river is headed toward Southern California on Tuesday and Wednesday
Mudslide closes part of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu
Southern California has been dealing with heavy rains, creating dangerous conditions in areas hit by wildfires
Calif. power utility says its equipment "associated" in sparking deadly fire
Southern California Edison said Tuesday its equipment likely sparked one of two ignition points for the 2017 Thomas Fire that killed two people
Bear cub burned in wildfire kicks back in hammock as paws heal
The cub received a unique treatment on her paws, which were badly burned in California's Carr Fire
Largest California wildfire on record is officially out 6 months later
The fire broke out in December 2017 northwest of Los Angeles and burned more than 440 square miles
Vets use natural remedies for animals caught in California wildfire
Bears and mountain lions get fish skins packed with high levels of collagen strapped to their paws to treat their burns
Authorities identify victims in California mudslide
The coroner's office has released the identities of 17 victims who were killed in mudslides earlier this week
Residents rescued as mud inundates California burn areas
At least 8 killed as mud and debris from wildfire-scarred hillsides flow through neighborhoods and onto a key Southern California highway
Thomas Fire now largest in California history, officials say
The fire is 154 acres larger than California's previous fire record holder, the 2003 Cedar fire in San Diego County that killed 15 people
Dramatic NASA images show progress on massive Calif. wildfire
Firefighters use two days of calm conditions to build containment lines and set controlled fires to clear dry brush
Hot, gusty winds expected to whip up again in California
By Tuesday, the massive wildfire was 50 percent contained, but the return of dangerous winds could complicate the fight
Firefighters race to tame California's Thomas Fire as conditions calm
The hot, gusty winds that caused a huge flare-up and forced more residents to flee over the weekend are expected to come back Wednesday
Slain firefighter and father remembered as massive California blaze rages on
Cory Iverson, 32, died Thursday battling the fire that's scorched more than 400 square miles in two weeks
Winds drive Calif. fire toward wealthy community northwest of L.A.
Entering its 13th day, the Thomas Fire ballooned into the third-largest in California history
Army of firefighters takes on California blaze that continues to grow
Although Santa Ana winds eased on Friday amid the blaze northwest of Los Angeles, they are expected to return with a vengeance over the weekend
Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
The timing of President Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
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Trump says he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader as war expands
President Trump said he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader and called the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "unacceptable."
Rep. Tony Gonzales drops out of House runoff race after admitting affair with aide
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales had been in a runoff with Brandon Herrera after Tuesday's primary in Texas.
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Iran appeared to surveil center where U.S. forces were killed, Army memo says
In the week before an Iranian retaliatory strike that killed six U.S. service members, Iranian intelligence was likely able to identify and track American forces, according to a memo reviewed by CBS News.
Kristi Noem out as secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Lindsey Halligan under investigation by the Florida Bar
Lindsey Halligan was the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
House approves bill to fund DHS, but roadblocks remain in Senate
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, but Senate Democrats blocked similar legislation.
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Bernard LaFayette, Selma voting rights organizer, dies at 85
Bernard LaFayette, the advance man who did the risky groundwork for the voter registration campaign in Selma, Alabama, that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, has died.
Lindsey Halligan under investigation by the Florida Bar
Lindsey Halligan was the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
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Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Trump vowed to revive manufacturing. Factory jobs are still vanishing.
Job cuts at a Whirlpool factory in Iowa underscore the challenges in reviving American manufacturing. "Every day, workers' jobs are still in jeopardy," a union official said.
Dow tumbles almost 800 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales drops out of House runoff race after admitting affair with aide
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales had been in a runoff with Brandon Herrera after Tuesday's primary in Texas.
U.S., Venezuela to establish diplomatic relations for first time since 2019
Relations between the two countries were cut off in 2019, during the first Trump administration.
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Iran appeared to surveil center where U.S. forces were killed, Army memo says
In the week before an Iranian retaliatory strike that killed six U.S. service members, Iranian intelligence was likely able to identify and track American forces, according to a memo reviewed by CBS News.
Lindsey Halligan under investigation by the Florida Bar
Lindsey Halligan was the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
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U.S., Venezuela to establish diplomatic relations for first time since 2019
Relations between the two countries were cut off in 2019, during the first Trump administration.
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Iran appeared to surveil center where U.S. forces were killed, Army memo says
In the week before an Iranian retaliatory strike that killed six U.S. service members, Iranian intelligence was likely able to identify and track American forces, according to a memo reviewed by CBS News.
U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
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Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
Spoiler: Ex-"Survivor" winner on elimination
(Warning: Spoiler alert ahead!) Savannah Louie, who won season 49 of "Survivor," talks about her early elimination from the show's 50th season, challenges she faced as a former winner and the lesson she took away from the game.
Leibovitz on photographing influential women
Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future.
True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
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Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Pentagon formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk on Thursday amid their feud over AI guardrails. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News with more.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
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.
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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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.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Suspect arrested in Utah triple homicide
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of three women in Utah, identifying him as Ivan Miller. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Austin PD give update on probe of deadly mass shooting that killed 3
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis played surveillance video and police body cam video.
Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
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.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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What's next for Iran's leadership
It took less than a minute for Israeli bombs to kill Iran's supreme leader, along with more than 40 senior figures, but according to people directly involved in the planning, the attack was three years in the making. As Matt Gutman reports, the big question now is who will lead Iran next.
Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Pentagon formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk on Thursday amid their feud over AI guardrails. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News with more.
Sen. Welch praises Trump's ouster of Noem
President Trump announced on Thursday that he will replace Kristi Noem with Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary. Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Suspect arrested in Utah triple homicide
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of three women in Utah, identifying him as Ivan Miller. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Dow Jones plummets amid Iran war concerns
The Dow Jones closed on Thursday down nearly 800 points as surging oil prices stoke investor fears about the economic impact of the war with Iran. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more on what was driving the market.