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O.J. Simpson, acquitted murder defendant and football star, dies at age 76
O.J. Simpson was famously acquitted in the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.
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O.J. Simpson was famously acquitted in the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.
Former Miami Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead Monday morning in a Southwest Ranches home.
Richard Lewis, the actor and comedian known for his long-running stand-up career and recurring role in the hit HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," is dead at 76.
Carl Weathers was a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star.
Jonathan Fielding was hiking with friends at Utah's Moonscape Overlook when he fell.
Authorities still haven't said how Ricky Johnson, Clayton McGeeney and David Harrington died, but police said they have no evidence of foul play.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said he expects to see nitrogen hypoxia used in more executions.
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Jurors have reached a verdict for Kaitlin Armstrong, the Texas woman on trial for Mo Wilson's murder in May 2022.
Maryanne Trump Barry retired from her role as a federal appeals court judge in 2019.
Brianna Long and other employees were closing down The Pier, a bar in Remerton, Georgia, when gunfire erupted outside, authorities said.
A man is dead after falling into a silo on a Tracy sugar plant. It happened this morning at the Holly Sugar. They found the worker had fallen about 80 feet into the machine near the bottom and died on the scene. Crews were able to lower a firefighter to retrieve the body.
The hiker was identified as 38-year-old Tom Gerbier, a pilot for Air France.
The singer's death was announced in a statement posted on his website and social media channels.
Delivery company driver reporting feeling sick while working his route as temperatures topped 100 degrees.
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office says they found a man's body lying on 14th Street in Rio Linda. While the circumstances around the man's death are being called suspicious, the sheriff's office isn't releasing any details. Read more now.
Kristin Harila said she felt the need to give her side of the story due to "all of the misinformation and hatred that is now being spread", including "death threats."
Mark Margolis was nominated for an Emmy for his performance on the acclaimed TV series "Breaking Bad."
This is the sixth case of the infection in Georgia since 1962 and at least the second death in the U.S. since June.
Magnus White was a rising star, winning a junior national championship in cyclocross in 2021 and earning a place on the U.S. national team.
The legendary Irish singer-songwriter died at her home in London at the age 56, her family said.
Tony Bennett's joyful and stirring renditions of classic songs made him one of the most popular interpreters of jazz, pop and Broadway standards.
"Joel was doing something he loved, with the person he loved, in the outdoors and we know that brought him joy," his mother said.
The National Park Service said park rangers suspect heat may have been a factor in the 71-year-old's death.
Michael Schuls died July 1 at a pediatric hospital in Milwaukee, two days after officers responded to a call about an unresponsive teenager at Florence Hardwoods.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
The Oakland Police Department launched its Summer Safety Plan on Saturday by increasing police patrols throughout the city.
The San Joaquin County Medical Examiner has confirmed the identities of the three victims who were killed in a mobile home trailer fire on Tuesday morning in Stockton.
The forward progress of a fire in El Dorado County that forced people to evacuate their homes on Saturday afternoon has been stopped and all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
The forward progress of a fire in El Dorado County that forced people to evacuate their homes on Saturday afternoon has been stopped and all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
The Oakland Police Department launched its Summer Safety Plan on Saturday by increasing police patrols throughout the city.
The San Joaquin County Medical Examiner has confirmed the identities of the three victims who were killed in a mobile home trailer fire on Tuesday morning in Stockton.
From one capital city to another, the Supreme Court ruling handed down Friday would allow cities like Sacramento to implement civil punishments to eliminate homeless encampments.
Sacramento will now have more enforcement power over the homeless in public places. With the Supreme Court ruling, homeless individuals could face fines, charges or jail time if they don't comply with city guidelines.
A Sacramento high school girls robotics team is fresh off their trip to the championships, placing fifth internationally. The St. Francis High School Team was excited to return home to a new robotics lab on campus.
Sacramento County received more than 1,500 complaints over fireworks last year. Now, there is a new push to stop illegal fireworks at the border before they are ever brought into California.
Summer festivals, fairs, concerts, and outdoor water activities draw in crowds, and like many other big cities, Sacramento usually experiences an increase in crime during this time.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
A California law that bans drilling new oil wells near places like homes and schools will likely take effect in the coming days.
The California Legislature has approved a proposal to remove an exemption for involuntary servitude from the state constitution.
An Oakland firefighter who lived with his family in Sacramento drowned early Thursday morning while swimming in the ocean off a San Diego beach, fire officials said.
Sacramento County received more than 1,500 complaints over fireworks last year. Now, there is a new push to stop illegal fireworks at the border before they are ever brought into California.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
A big high school basketball tournament in Roseville is part of Placer County's push to increase sports tourism in the area.
Dick Vitale announced that a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer.
The lawsuit against the NFL covered 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 businesses who paid for the "Sunday Ticket" package of out-of-market games.
The Sacramento Kings used the No. 13 selection in the 2024 NBA Draft to select Providence's Devin Carter, a 22-year-old who averaged nearly 20 points per game during his final college season.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
The Biden campaign says President Biden will "absolutely not" step aside.
A math error that was never corrected led to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors giving themselves a 36% raise in 2023, according to the 2023-2024 Sacramento County Grand Jury report released on Friday.
The Supreme Court narrowed the Justice Department's use of a federal obstruction statute leveled against scores of people who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
The Supreme Court overturned a landmark 40-year-old decision that gave federal agencies broad regulatory power.
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Almost 400 water systems serving nearly a million Californians don't meet state requirements for safe and reliable drinking water supplies.
Ice cream maker Totally Cool said the recalled products could be tainted with listeria, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.
Nearly 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer's, a disease that's not only tough on the patient but also on their family. CBS13 has one family's story and message they have for others going through the same thing.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
The town of Loomis geared up for a major grand opening with Thursday marking the official opening of a new Costco.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
The California DMV expanded its digital services so you can take care of business without going into a branch office.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
The majority of Americans can't afford an emergency expense of a thousand dollars. We looked for a fun way to start saving.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
The forward progress of a fire in El Dorado County that forced people to evacuate their homes on Saturday afternoon has been stopped and all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted.
Firefighters are working on a grass fire that quickly spread to four acres and is threatening structures on Saturday afternoon.
The forward progress of a fire near the Corral Fire burn scar in San Joaquin County has been stopped after burning 100 acres on Thursday afternoon.
This year's fire season has some officials worried following last year's unusually low fire activity.
Evacuations for the Apache Fire in Butte County were lifted Tuesday night.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
The forward progress of a fire in El Dorado County that forced people to evacuate their homes on Saturday afternoon has been stopped and all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted.
Bars and nightclubs across California will be required to have testing kits for date rape drugs, effective Monday.
Next week will be in the 100s all week.
A fire that rapidly grew in Sacramento burned about 60 acres Saturday afternoon in Sacramento.
The San Joaquin County Medical Examiner has confirmed the identities of the three victims who were killed in a mobile home trailer fire on Tuesday morning in Stockton.