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Family survives mass shooting, deadly fire
A family in Southern California is dealing with losing their home to a wildfire right after their daughter survived the mass shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks. Tom Wait of CBS Los Angeles reports.
Winter storms slam California with torrential rain, wind gusts
Multiple accidents were reported on slick highways, including a crash on Interstate 5 that killed a volunteer member of a sheriff's search and rescue team
Calif. wildfires prompt focus on climate
The massive wildfires in California have claimed at least 31 lives and have destroyed nearly 200,000 acres. CBS News contributing meteorologist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN AM with more on what's making this fire season so dangerous.
Why Calif. wildfires are so hard to fight
Three major wildfires are still burning in California, and the Camp Fire is now the deadliest the state has ever seen. Sarah Gibbens, an environment reporter for National Georgaphic, wrote the article "Why California's wildfires are so hard to fight," and joined CBSN AM to discuss it.
2017, 2018 were costliest ever years for natural disasters
Two straight years of fierce hurricanes, massive wildfires and flooding caused global losses of $650 billion
Highway in California closed by mudslides, more rain in the forecast
Pacific Coast Highway was expected to remain closed in both directions until Monday while crews tow away stuck vehicles and clear lanes
Mountain lion found dead weeks after surviving wildfire
The remains of P-64, known as "the Culvert Cat," were found this week, with his paws visibly burned
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
Firefighters reflect on deadly NorCal Camp Fire after blaze fully contained
Golden State's deadliest wildfire in a century, which burned for nearly three weeks, left 85 people dead and scorched some 240 square miles
NorCal's Camp Fire nearly contained as death toll reaches 84
As rain fell in the region Thursday, officials said the deadly fire has been 95 percent contained
Southern California's deadly Woolsey Fire fully contained
Wildfire that began Nov. 8 scorched more than 96,000 acres, destroyed 1,600 homes and buildings and claimed three lives
Camp Fire death toll hits 83 as Woolsey Fire fully contained, officials say
Officials said Wednesday two more people were found dead from the state's wildfires and the amount missing was lowered
Death toll increases in NorCal's Camp Fire, as area prepares for rain
Search crews are racing against the clock to find human remains ahead of a storm that could wash them all away
More than 20 California cities have unhealthy air from fires
This kind of air pollution is full of tiny particles that can cause a range of health problems, experts say
Fighting fires with "forest resilience" bonds
Investors, environmentalists and insurers see a way to help states fund the mega-costly fight against mega-fires
Emotions run high as Rams honor wildfire victims, first responders
L.A. chose one of season's most anticipated tilts, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, to pay tribute to Woolsey Fire and Thousand Oaks massacre victims, first responders
Rain could cause ash flows in wildfire-ravaged town
Impending storm could hinder crews' efforts as they continue to search for human remains in wake of Camp Fire
Dangerous air pollution levels after wildfires
California wildfires created dangerous levels of air pollution across the state. The toxic air could have short-term and long-term health impacts on residents. Ed Avol, a professor of clinical medicine at the University of Southern California, joins CBSN to discuss the air quality and its effects.
Nearly 1,000 unaccounted for in Camp Fire
Death toll up to 77 in Northern California while number of missing drops below 1,000 in Golden State's most destructive wildfire ever
How to help those affected by the California wildfires
Camp Fire has been blamed for dozens of deaths and is the most destructive wildfire in the Golden State's history
Finland's president denies telling Trump the country rakes its forests
Finland President Sauli Niinistö said he never brought up raking with President Trump during their conversation in Paris last weekend
More than 1,000 people unaccounted for in Calif. wildfires
Firefighters have gained ground against two deadly California wildfires
California throws lifeline to PG&E for wildfires
State regulator signals willingness to backstop embattled utility linked to deadly wildfires
Death toll rises in California's Camp Fire as number of unaccounted for leaps
Firefighters continue to battle deadly blaze that's been ravaging part of Northern California for more than a week
Trump lauds Erdogan, announces lifting sanctions as NATO summit begins
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump will continue to press other countries to boost defense spending.
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Tanker struck as Iran threatens to abandon talks over Trump's threats
A tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran continued exchanging threats with peace talks on hold.
Prince Harry loses long legal battle against U.K. tabloid publisher
Prince Harry has lost his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tabloids, with the top U.K. court dismissing claims of illegal information gathering.
Top Democrats call on Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges
A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.
Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
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Senate Democrats push Trump-affiliated companies for answers about IRS settlement
Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer and Ron Wyden are probing whether companies affiliated with the Trump family are included in a DOJ deal to resolve a lawsuit brought by President Trump.
Democrats Stevens and El-Sayed face off in primary debate for Michigan Senate
The debate comes days after a third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, suspended her campaign.
Evidence found behind Cracker Barrel helps solve 1985 cold case murder
Ohio police say they've solved a man's 1985 murder using old evidence, including items found soon after the killing behind a Cracker Barrel in Georgia.
Toyota, in $3.6 billion move, shifting Tacoma production to Texas from Mexico
Toyota says it's shifting most production of its mid-size Tacoma pick-up truck from Mexico to the United States as part of a $3.6 billion investment in its San Antonio, Texas plant.
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Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Evidence found behind Cracker Barrel helps solve 1985 cold case murder
Ohio police say they've solved a man's 1985 murder using old evidence, including items found soon after the killing behind a Cracker Barrel in Georgia.
Walmart cuts prices on thousands of items, including beef and soda
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
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Senate Democrats push Trump-affiliated companies for answers about IRS settlement
Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer and Ron Wyden are probing whether companies affiliated with the Trump family are included in a DOJ deal to resolve a lawsuit brought by President Trump.
Trump lauds Erdogan, announces lifting sanctions as NATO summit begins
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump will continue to press other countries to boost defense spending.
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Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Walmart cuts prices on thousands of items, including beef and soda
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
Toyota, in $3.6 billion move, shifting Tacoma production to Texas from Mexico
Toyota is shifting most production of its midsize Tacoma pickup truck from Mexico to the U.S. as part of a $3.6 billion investment in its Texas plant.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
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Cuba slowly getting power back after third nationwide blackout in 6 months
Cubans were gradually getting power restored after the third nationwide power outage this year, causing mounting despair in the face of an energy collapse precipitated by a U.S. fuel blockade.
Democrats Stevens and El-Sayed face off in primary debate for Michigan Senate
The debate comes days after a third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, suspended her campaign.
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Senate Democrats push Trump-affiliated companies for answers about IRS settlement
Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer and Ron Wyden are probing whether companies affiliated with the Trump family are included in a DOJ deal to resolve a lawsuit brought by President Trump.
Trump lauds Erdogan, announces lifting sanctions as NATO summit begins
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump will continue to press other countries to boost defense spending.
Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber isn't covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
A judge ruled that that President Trump's pardons of the rioters were "expressly limited" to those who were convicted of their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and did not apply to Brian Cole Jr.
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Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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Prince Harry loses long legal battle against U.K. tabloid publisher
Prince Harry has lost his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tabloids, with the top U.K. court dismissing claims of illegal information gathering.
French right-wing leader Marine Le Pen cleared to run in 2027 election
Le Pen is now eligible to run in the forthcoming election, but would have to do so wearing an electronic tag, something she has previously ruled out.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Cuba slowly getting power back after third nationwide blackout in 6 months
Cubans were gradually getting power restored after the third nationwide power outage this year, causing mounting despair in the face of an energy collapse precipitated by a U.S. fuel blockade.
Woman suspected in bomb attack on Ukrainian magnate found dead in Kyiv
A woman suspected of planting a bomb that targeted a wealthy Ukrainian businessman in Monaco has been found shot dead in Kyiv.
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Prince Harry loses long legal battle against U.K. tabloid publisher
Prince Harry has lost his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tabloids, with the top U.K. court dismissing claims of illegal information gathering.
Common on starring in "Silo" series
Common speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the series "Silo," which is back for a third season. The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner reveals what drew him to his character. He also discusses recent performances, including at the BET Awards and the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
Sophie Chen Keller reads "Little Wonder"
Oprah Winfrey selected "Little Wonder" by acclaimed author Sophie Chen Keller as her latest book club pick. Keller reads an excerpt from her novel about an extraordinary journey of hope and love.
Details emerge of Swift-Kelce wedding
The highly anticipated wedding between pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce took place at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Page Six senior reporter Carlos Greer joins with the emerging details.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
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Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
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.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
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Ex-college hoops star accused of posing as other people in $2.2M scam
Kerr Kriisa posed as other people and falsely claimed he and his family urgently needed money to deal with an emergency, the indictment says.
Democrats tell Platner to leave Senate race
Democratic leadership is pushing Maine's Graham Platner to remove himself from the Senate race after a former partner accused Platner of sexual assault. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest details.
Prosecutors present case against Kirk suspect
Prosecutors in Utah began presenting their case on Monday against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Charlie Kirk, during a five-day preliminary hearing. Prosecutors are aiming to prove they have enough evidence to move forward with a murder trial against Robinson, who has not yet entered a plea. Carter Evans reports.
Evidence found behind Cracker Barrel helps solve 1985 cold case murder
Ohio police say they've solved a man's 1985 murder using old evidence, including items found soon after the killing behind a Cracker Barrel in Georgia.
Charlie Kirk assassination suspect back in court
The Utah man accused of assassinating right-wing activist Charlie Kirk appeared in court for a preliminary hearing, marking the first time he was in the same room as Kirk's family. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman reports.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Belgium sends USMNT packing
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