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Some parts of California have been hit with up to 12 feet of snowfall. Alvar Escriva-Bou, an assistant professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, joins CBS News to discuss the impact of the recent severe weather on the state's drought conditions.
Juul could face potential legal challenges "for years," tobacco giant said in announcing deal with rival e-cigarette maker.
Rainy, icy and snowy conditions are expected from coast to coast in the nation's upper tier. It comes as California has been slammed by record-breaking snow for this time of year, creating dangerous travel conditions and making it impossible for some people to leave their homes. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Crestline, California.
"I can tell you these kids should have been dead," the sheriff said after the hikers were rescued by helicopter.
New census data has revealed that more than 500,000 people left the state of California during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts say one of the biggest reasons is high housing costs and taxes. Joy Benedict has more.
At least two people struck by gunfire were hospitalized in critical condition, police said on Sunday. Two more were in serious condition.
Some residents in mountain areas of California are pleading for help after a powerful winter storm brought heavy snow and left them stranded in their homes for days without power and dwindling essential supplies. Joy Benedict has the details.
María Branyas Morera was born on March 4, 1907, in San Francisco, California.
The conviction was overturned under a new law that states creative expressions like rap videos or lyrics cannot be used as evidence without serious consideration by a judge.
Thousands of people in California are without power and some are stuck in their homes in the wake of historic snowfall. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti joined CBS News from Truckee, California, with the latest on the recovery efforts and the forecast for more incoming snowfall in the Sierra Nevadas.
A longtime ranger said the snow broke a 54-year-old record in Yosemite Valley – and weather predictions show the snow isn't over yet.
A man walks from New Jersey to California – by foot. And there's a good reason behind his epic trek. A couple of best friends decide to embark on an ambitious journey together, at 81 years old. And a former foster dog named Raylan helps his owner take care of foster kittens.
While this is welcome news to residents, the U.S. Drought Monitor warns that the state is not in the clear when it comes to the water supply.
In the aftermath of two powerful back-to-back storms which pummeled California, many residents in mountain areas have been stranded in their homes for days because of the heavy snow. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has also declared a state of emergency. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The original deputy on the case was killed in the line of duty in 1985. "His hard work is still helping solve cases over 40 years later," the sheriff's office said.
The couple's child now has a more than 80% chance of developing hereditary diffuse gastric cancer, according to the suit.
Emergency crews are scrambling to shuttle food and medicine to residents of California mountain communities stranded by back-to-back winter storms.
The panel that denied Sirhan's appeal said he lacks insight into what caused him to shoot Robert F. Kennedy.
The second of two back-to-back winter storms dumped several feet of snow in California's Sierra Nevada mountains and stranded some residents. The storm has also left tens of thousands of customers without power statewide. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The woman, whose name has not been released, suffered cardiac arrest in the accident, authorities said.
CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Pollock Pines, California, and joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Dutheirs to share the stories of families in parts of the state who remain trapped in their homes after a massive winter storm.
Officials are warning residents in California's mountain communities to avoid unneccessary travel. Some have become stranded in their homes as the snow continues to pile on. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl spent 24 hours barbecuing at a Los Angeles homeless shelter during some rare California winter storms. CBS News' John Dickerson has the story.
A storm moved through the Northeast on Monday night, dumping significant snow in New England. In Northern California, blizzard warnings were in effect for Tuesday night. Errol Barnett has the latest.
The president is nominating Su, the current deputy secretary and a former California official, as his next labor secretary.
As Israel and Hezbollah cease fire after a year, President Biden says Palestinians in war-torn Gaza also "deserve an end of the fighting and displacement."
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.
Tariffs on U.S. imports would raise prices for consumers on a range of goods, experts say. Here's what to know.
A woman saw a photo of a man she believed to be her brother who was reported missing in 1999. She was right.
If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes.
An Australian police officer who Tasered 95-year-old great-grandmother Clare Nowland in her care home has been found guilty of manslaughter.
The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.
A professional treasure hunter has been charged in the theft of the 37 gold coins stolen from the wreckage of the 1715 Treasure Fleet.
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.
Tariffs on U.S. imports would raise prices for consumers on a range of goods, experts say. Here's what to know.
A woman saw a photo of a man she believed to be her brother who was reported missing in 1999. She was right.
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Tariffs on U.S. imports would raise prices for consumers on a range of goods, experts say. Here's what to know.
23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki talks to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about the company's recent struggles, welcoming employee feedback and her vision for the future of the genetic-testing and ancestry-tracing company.
The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.
President-elect Donald Trump is proposing sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office. Here's why.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes.
Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant, was accused of lying about President Biden and Hunter Biden and now faces new charges of tax evasion.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
If you're looking forward to a delicious — and safe — Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones, here's how to cook your turkey and keep your leftovers safely.
A federal panel has been meeting for months to draft recommendations.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
Australia's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
As Israel and Hezbollah cease fire after a year, President Biden says Palestinians in war-torn Gaza also "deserve an end of the fighting and displacement."
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.
Torrential rain unleashed flooding and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island, killing 20 people and leaving at least two others missing.
The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.
Iconic band The Grateful Dead, is remembering one of the band's original members, Phil Lesh, who died in October at 84 years old. The surviving original members of the band credit Lesh for the impact he made in each of their lives and revealed they were hoping to play together one more time.
Rapper Drake is taking Universal Music Group to court. In a petition, filed in Texas, Drake claims UMG knew Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" contained false language accusing him of sex offenses, but released the song anyway and promoted it illegally. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has the latest.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
Irish band The Script continues to inspire with hits like "Hall of Fame," while moving forward after the loss of guitarist Mark Sheehan. Danny O'Donoghue talks to Natalie Morales about the band's journey, and how boxing helps him cope.
Actor Danielle Pinnock joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role in the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," where she plays a spirited 1920s jazz singer with plenty of sass.
Australia's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
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.
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.
An Australian police officer who Tasered 95-year-old great-grandmother Clare Nowland in her care home has been found guilty of manslaughter.
The Los Angeles County man, who was trying to board a flight to Australia, faces one count of intent to distribute methamphetamine.
More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in what authorities are calling the largest seizure of counterfeit musical instruments at the massive Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport.
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
This Thanksgiving, the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions face off in a classic rivalry game. CBS Sports' Keiana Martin breaks down the day's football action for seasoned fans and newcomers.
The phrase "menty b," short for mental breakdown, is trending among teens on social media. Family therapist George James explains why understanding this term is key for parents.
We revisit a 45-year-old story of a family Thanksgiving in Prairie, Mississippi, where siblings who once faced hunger reunited to celebrate their blessings as adults.
Thanksgiving is all about the food, and the "CBS Mornings" team shares their favorite dishes while debating holiday staples like turkey, stuffing and sides.
National Urban League CEO Marc Morial joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to address Walmart's reduced focus on diversity, including scaling back support for minority-owned suppliers and racial equity training.