Historic drought could torch California almond industry
"The world is going to start to see less almonds," said one orchard owner as water reservoirs run low.
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George W. Bush says U.S. must help Afghan refugees
Mr. Bush said the U.S. government "has the legal authority to cut the red tape for refugees during urgent humanitarian crises."
Falcons say they're first NFL team to be 100% vaccinated
Just weeks before the start of the NFL season, the Falcons are the first and only team with a 100% vaccination rate.
Body of hiker found on mountain 2 years after she went missing
"Sometimes there are just no words for a broken heart," Rachel Lakoduk said on Facebook.
Doctors fight "two pandemics": COVID surge and misinformation
At Baton Rouge General, they're treating 180 COVID patients — 78 of which are in the ICU.
Retail sales slid in July amid jump in COVID-19 cases
Consumers spent less on clothing, furniture and sporting goods, a sign the pandemic is again hurting the economy.
New York man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Senator Raphael Warnock
The man made his comments on the social media site Parler, posting under the name "LoneWolfWar."
U.S. soccer star Carli Lloyd announces retirement
"Through all the goals, the trophies, the medals and the championships won, what I am most proud of is that I've been able to stay unapologetically me," Lloyd said in a statement.
NYC will require museum visitors and staff to be vaccinated
"I think all of these pieces move us forward to the day, not long from now, when we won't need these rules. And then our cultural institutions can open up 110% in every way," Mayor Bill de Blasio said
Veterans and Gold Star families react to fall of Afghanistan
U.S. veterans of the war in Afghanistan and their families are wondering if their sacrifices were worth it.
Florida plans COVID antibody treatment "strike teams" as patients flood hospitals
Florida hospitalizations are at an all-time high.
Malala Yousafzai urges countries to open borders to Afghan refugees
Yousafzai was shot in the head by the Taliban as a teenager because she advocated for educating girls.
Bear cub spotted walking alone may have lost mom to Dixie Fire
One firefighter called the situation "heartbreaking," but said it is "Mother Nature taking its course."
Biden says "buck stops with me" and defends Afghanistan withdrawal
"After 20 years, I've learned the hard way that there was never a good time to withdraw U.S. forces," the president said.
CBS News poll: Californians optimistic about future of state
But many are unhappy about the traffic and the cost of living.
Stocks crater as midterms spur investor exodus from tech and AI
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Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephew
Trump agenda likely to be curbed with Democrats in charge
French workers flood streets for anti-government protests
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Oil prices rebound slightly as Iran claims new attacks on ships
Feds warn of potential cyberattacks on industrial refrigerators
Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences
Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects
