Artist helps create mementos for California wildfire victims
With the help of more than a dozen artists across the country, Asher Bingham is creating lasting memories for California wildfire victims.
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California's FAIR Plan withholds information
Following a CBS News investigation, California's insurance commissioner said he will push to require more transparency when it comes to the state's FAIR Plan for fire insurance. CBS News' Julie Watts and Scott Pham join "The Daily Report" to discuss their investigation.
Harrowing 911 calls released in Eaton Fire
The Eaton Fire, one of several that broke out in Los Angeles County on Jan. 7, killed 17 people and destroyed more than 9,000 structures. 911 calls from the day the fire started have been released. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Older L.A. wildfire victims face unique challenges
The long road of recovery continues for thousands chased from their buring homes by the deadly Southern California fires. Most have vowed to rebuild and restart their lives. But for those survivors who thought they could enjoy their golden years, starting over poses its own challenge. Kristine Lazar reports.
L.A. pizzeria owner on wildfire recovery
It's been just over two months since wildfires burned through Los Angeles, killing more than two dozen people and displacing tens of thousands. California officials say they've finished cleaning up nearly all of the toxic debris, but the rebuilding efforts are just getting underway. Kristina Levy, whose Pacific Palisades pizzeria burned down, joins CBS News to share how she's recovering.
Toxic ash from fires could impact marine life
After the deadly Los Angeles area wildfires, there's growing concern about the nearby marine ecosystems. The ash and runoff from the fires settled over the Pacific Ocean for up to 100 miles. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter explains.
Breaking down Los Angeles wildfire lawsuits
Los Angeles County and the city of Pasadena filed separate lawsuits against Southern California Edison over the Eaton Fire, alleging the utility's electrical equipment caused the deadly wildfire. Carter Evans has the latest.
Oceanographers study the impact of toxic ash from the L.A. wildfires
By coincidence, a research ship pulled up to Los Angeles as the deadly wildfires were burning thousands of homes, incinerating plastic, paint, asbestos and car batteries.
Ex-L.A. fire chief defends handling of wildfires
At a Los Angeles City Council meeting, former fire chief Kristin Crowley defended her actions during the devastating January wildfires with the hope to regain her position. Mayor Karen Bass demoted Crowley, saying her removal was in the best interest of public safety. Carter Evans reports on the council vote and the emotionally charged hearing.
Impact of toxic ash from L.A. wildfires on oceans
The Southern California wildfires that sparked eight weeks ago killed 29 people, burned 38,000 acres and destroyed thousands of homes, but researchers say the damage to the ocean is just beginning. David Schecter reports.
Black Altadena family spanning generations lost 20 homes in LA wildfires
The Benn family fled the South in the 1950s, laying down roots in Altadena. Now, they face an uncertain future.
Black Altadena family loses 20 homes in wildfire
A Black family whose history in Altadena, California, spans generations lost 20 homes in the Eaton Fire near Los Angeles, destroying decades of legacies built in the community. Elise Preston reports.
New data on L.A. mortgage delinquency risks
New data shows that about one in four borrowers in the area of Los Angeles' Palisades Fire are at risk of falling behind on their mortgage payments. Sarah McGregor, Bloomberg News managing editor of the national desk, breaks it down.
Leadership fallout over California wildfire preparedness
Questions are mounting regarding accountability over a lack of preparedness for the L.A. wildfires as the city's leaders face backlash over recent administrative moves.
Saving historic tiles from L.A. wildfires
A group has banded together to try to preserve antique tiles amid the devastation in Altadena from the L.A. wildfires. CBS Los Angeles' Alys Martinez has the story behind Save the Tiles.
L.A. mayor removes fire chief
Mayor Karen Bass has removed Los Angeles Fire Department chief Kristin Crowley after weeks of a public rift. Bass has criticized Crowley for a lack of preparation and mishandling the city's wildfire response, and said the department needs new leadership.
L.A. Mayor pressed over fire chief removal
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed the city's fire chief from her position in the wake of last month's deadly wildfires. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Quick rebuild sought after L.A. wildfires, but same risks threaten area
"If you build back exactly the same way, expect the same result," one expert says.
Same risks threaten new disasters as L.A. rebuilds
State and city leaders are pushing to quickly rebuild more than 15,000 structures that burned down in the Los Angeles wildfires, but some experts are questioning whether rebuilding in areas with an elevated risk is the right thing to do. Mark Strassmann reports.
Rick Caruso on rebuilding L.A. after fires
As Los Angeles grapples with the devastation of January's wildfires, the city is already working to rebuild. At least 29 people were killed and more than 16,000 structures were destroyed in what could be the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with developer Rick Caruso, who has created a nonprofit to help rebuild the city, about the recovery process.
Camp helps kids impacted by Los Angeles area wildfires
Project:Camp operates all over the country, materializing within days in communities hit by natural disasters.
Camp helps kids impacted by Los Angeles wildfires
It may look like your typical kid's camp, with everything from arts and crafts to jump rope — but there's more at play here. Every child at Project:Camp in Los Angeles has been impacted by the recent wildfires. Danya Bacchus has more.
Flooding and mudslides in Southern California
Areas already devastated by January's California wildfires are now dealing with an atmospheric river, dropping rain and snow. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
L.A. area contends with mudslides after heavy rains
Following last month's devastating wildfires, the Los Angeles area faced mudslides and heavy flooding after a powerful storm moved through the region this week. Carter Evans reports.
Flash floods threaten mudslides after L.A. fires
An atmospheric river is bearing down on California, bringing with it heavy rains, evacuation orders and flash flood warnings. It's building up to another severe weather setback for an area still reeling from devastating wildfires. Carter Evans has the latest.
Top Trump officials included journalist in group chat about bombing Yemen
The National Security Council said the message thread "appears to be authentic" and the administration is "reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."
Trump asks Supreme Court to pause reinstatement of some workers
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to pause a lower court decision requiring six agencies to reinstate more than 16,000 federal probationary workers.
Nazis were treated better than Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act, judge says
"Nazis got better treatment under the Alien Enemies Act than has happened here," a judge told a government lawyer Tuesday.
UNAIDS chief says U.S. aid cuts could leave AIDS pandemic to resurge
UNAIDS boss Winnie Byanyima says if U.S. foreign aid isn't restored, AIDS will "come back, and we'll see people die the way we saw them in the '90s."
Trump administration cites new deportation grounds in Mahmoud Khalil case
The Trump administration is citing new grounds to seek the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, whose arrest by immigration authorities has triggered a national debate.
Wildfires in the Carolinas prompt evacuations, emergency declarations
For the second time in less than a month, residents in one North Carolina county have faced evacuations due to wildfires.
Zelenskyy calls for pressure on Putin as U.S. pushes for limited truce
U.S. officials are meeting separately with Ukrainian and Russian officials in hopes of hammering out a partial ceasefire in the 3-year war in Ukraine.
Stocks jump amid signs Trump could scale back tariffs
Dow surges more than 500 points as White House signals that President Trump might narrow scope of planned tariffs.
"American Idol" contestant's song for late dad brings judges to tears
"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a powerful original song, leaving all three judges in awe.
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Here's how to delete your personal data, genetic sample from 23andMe
Data privacy experts are urging consumers to be proactive about protecting their data on the site. Here's how to delete yours.
Nazis were treated better than Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act, judge says
"Nazis got better treatment under the Alien Enemies Act than has happened here," a judge told a government lawyer Tuesday.
Hyundai says it will build $5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana
President Trump touts Korean automaker's pledge to invest billions in the U.S., saying tariff threats are working.
Trump administration cites new deportation grounds in Mahmoud Khalil case
The Trump administration is citing new grounds to seek the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, whose arrest by immigration authorities has triggered a national debate.
Tornado hits Mississippi town nearly 2 years to the day after deadly twisters
Sharkey County's emergency management director "attempted to get to his house while watching the tornado come across farm fields," an official said, as Rolling Fork mourned two years since the 2023 twister outbreak.
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Here's how to delete your personal data, genetic sample from 23andMe
Data privacy experts are urging consumers to be proactive about protecting their data on the site. Here's how to delete yours.
Hyundai says it will build $5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana
President Trump touts Korean automaker's pledge to invest billions in the U.S., saying tariff threats are working.
Stocks jump amid signs Trump could scale back tariffs
Investors cheered by White House signals that President Trump might narrow scope of planned tariffs.
23andMe files for bankruptcy and will try to find a buyer
23andMe, which helped popularize ancestry tracing through genetic testing, filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek a sale.
In U.S. auto market, uncertainty reigns over the potential impact of tariffs
A 25% tariff on imported vehicles and vehicle parts from Canada and Mexico is set to take effect on April 2.
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Nazis were treated better than Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act, judge says
"Nazis got better treatment under the Alien Enemies Act than has happened here," a judge told a government lawyer Tuesday.
Trump administration cites new deportation grounds in Mahmoud Khalil case
The Trump administration is citing new grounds to seek the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, whose arrest by immigration authorities has triggered a national debate.
Staunch Trump defender Alina Habba to be interim U.S. attorney in New Jersey
A personal attorney to President Trump for years, Alina Habba is known for her pugnacious defense in the media and in courtrooms.
Top Trump officials included journalist in group chat about bombing Yemen
The National Security Council said the message thread "appears to be authentic" and the administration is "reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."
Trump nominates Susan Monarez for CDC director
President Trump announced Susan Monarez is to be elevated from her role as acting CDC director, after nominee David Weldon was withdrawn earlier this month.
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Trump nominates Susan Monarez for CDC director
President Trump announced Susan Monarez is to be elevated from her role as acting CDC director, after nominee David Weldon was withdrawn earlier this month.
UNAIDS chief says U.S. aid cuts could leave AIDS pandemic to resurge
UNAIDS boss Winnie Byanyima says if U.S. foreign aid isn't restored, AIDS will "come back, and we'll see people die the way we saw them in the '90s."
Gottlieb: RFK's suggested MMR vaccine alternatives are "not viable"
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s suggested alternatives to the MMR vaccine are "not viable" and "'I'd much prefer if he made a full throated recommendation to parents to get kids vaccinated, especially in a setting of the regions" where measles is spreading.
Doctors diagnosed a grandma with the "silent killer" of cancers. She survived.
Irene Wells didn't ask just how bad her pancreatic cancer was — she just wanted aggressive treatment so she could do "a little bit more" in her life.
ABLE accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest
Named for the 2014 law that created them, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, ABLE accounts have been available since 2016 to those eligible.
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Top Trump officials included journalist in group chat about bombing Yemen
The National Security Council said the message thread "appears to be authentic" and the administration is "reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."
More than 1,100 arrested as defiant protests rock Turkey
More than 1,100 people, including some journalists, were detained in protests against Turkish President Erdogan after the arrest of his rival, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
UNAIDS chief says U.S. aid cuts could leave AIDS pandemic to resurge
UNAIDS boss Winnie Byanyima says if U.S. foreign aid isn't restored, AIDS will "come back, and we'll see people die the way we saw them in the '90s."
Gérard Depardieu goes on trial in France accused of sexual assaults
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu stands accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris.
Zelenskyy calls for pressure on Putin as U.S. pushes for limited truce
U.S. officials are meeting separately with Ukrainian and Russian officials in hopes of hammering out a partial ceasefire in the 3-year war in Ukraine.
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"American Idol" contestant's song for late dad brings judges to tears
"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a powerful original song, leaving all three judges in awe.
Conan O'Brien honored at Kennedy Center
Comedian Conan O'Brien accepted this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday at the Kennedy Center. Some comics took jabs at the night's honoree and President Trump, who took over as chair of the Kennedy Center in January.
Krysten Ritter on new thriller, "Retreat"
Known for her role as Marvel's "Jessica Jones" and her appearances in "Breaking Bad," Krysten Ritter is also making her mark as an author. Her second novel, "Retreat," follows a con artist navigating high society and hidden danger in an exclusive Mexican beach town. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the twist-filled story.
Sofia Carson on "The Life List"
Actor and singer Sofia Carson returns to the screen in Netflix's "The Life List," playing a young woman sent on a mission by her late mother to complete a childhood bucket list before receiving her inheritance. She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the emotional new film and working alongside Connie Britton.
Gérard Depardieu goes on trial in France accused of sexual assaults
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu stands accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Keeping your data safe at the airport
Experts warn that hackers are trolling free connections like airport Wi-Fi networks and sometimes impersonate the networks in an effort to get your credit card numbers and other sensitive information. Cybersecurity expert Matthew Hicks joined CBS News with tips on how to protect yourself.
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.
Smartphone addiction is leading to "brain rot," doctors say
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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"American Idol" contestant's song for late dad brings judges to tears
"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a powerful original song, leaving all three judges in awe.
Gérard Depardieu goes on trial in France accused of sexual assaults
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu stands accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris.
12-year-old accused in hate crime at Connecticut middle school
A 12-year-old student faces a hate crime charge for her alleged involvement in an attack on Muslim sisters at their Connecticut middle school.
Wife of slain Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi arrested in Mexico
Yolanda Marodi is accused of stabbing her wife, Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, to death in February.
4 arrested in New Mexico shooting that left 3 dead, at least 15 injured
Police announced the arrests of four suspects accused in the Friday shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They all face murder charges.
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Data on dark energy, universe collapse
Data on dark energy weakening over time may signal that if the trend continues it could eventually cause the universe to collapse, according to a new study. Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki, a physics professor and Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) researcher, joins CBS News with more.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
Tom Hanks takes viewers through immersive experience to the moon
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Sunset on the moon seen in stunning images taken by lunar lander
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Inside appeals hearing on Alien Enemies Act
A panel of three judges heard arguments Monday on the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to carry out deportations. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more on how the hearing went.
Stocks rebound amid hopes of ease in tariffs
The stock market had a solid day on Monday as traders banked on hopes that there would be an ease in tariffs, but President Trump announced in the afternoon that more tariffs are on the horizon. CBS News business contributor Javier David reports.
Trump on journalist's inclusion in Yemen chat
President Trump reacted Monday to news that the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, was included in a group chat with top administration officials about bombing plans for Yemen. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
IRS revenue reportedly dropping $500 billion
The IRS and Treasury Department are predicting a loss of more than $500 billion in tax revenue compared to 2024, according to the Washington Post. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Schumer says he won't step down
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he will not step down from his post despite growing pressure from some Democrats. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.