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Thanks to a drop in the number of COVID cases in Los Angeles County, a possible indoor mask mandate has been scrapped, but health officials say the county is still at the high CDC level of transmission. Changes to Instagram are being rolled back. Many complained this week that the photo-sharing app is becoming too much like rival TikTok. And tonight’s the drawing for the Mega Millions jackpot of at least $1.1 billion dollars.
Orange County officials announced this week that a pair of 30 year old homicide cases have been resolved using genetic technology.
Firefighters said they were making progress against the Oak Fire in California. Beth Pratt, who lives in Midpines, California, near where the fire is burning, says it's "the scariest" she has experienced in the 25 years she's lived in the area. Pratt works for the National Wildlife Federation and told CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Jericka Duncan about what it's like living so close to the wildfire and the impact it has on wildlife.
Thousands of firefighters are gaining ground on California's Oak Fire, which has destroyed more than 20 homes and forced thousands to evacuate since Friday. The fire near Yosemite National Park is more than 25% contained.
Misael Sanchez died two weeks after an on-field fight erupted over a referee's decision.
Family and friends of the victims "have been seeking justice for as much as 40 years," the sheriff's office said.
Its spread was limited to just a few hundred acres. But the blaze was only 16% contained at last word. It's California's largest wildfire this year.
Thousands evacuate as California's Oak Fire explodes in size; Job applicant discloses cancer diagnosis in interview
Some 2,000 firefighters are battling the Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park. They are facing tough conditions as the wildfire burns out of control through the tinder-dry forest and grows into one of California's biggest blazes of the year. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Oak Fire grows in California, forcing thousand to evacuate near Yosemite; Pope Francis will meet with Indigenous groups in Canada and apologize for abuse at schools
A shooting in a Los Angeles left two people dead and at least five others wounded. Police say the gunfire started after a dispute at a baseball game. The search was on for suspects. In Japan, a volcanic eruption lit up the night sky. Local residents were told to evacuate due to threats from lava flows and falling debris. And at the weekend box office, Jordan Peele's new sci-fi horror film “Nope” opened at Number One.
Two people were killed and five others injured in a shooting in Peck Park in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles. CBS Los Angeles' Laurie Perez reports.
A shooting at Peck Park in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles left at least seven people injured with at least three suffering gunshot wounds. Two of them were taken to the hospital in critical condition. CBS Los Angeles' Laurie Perez reports.
Firefighters are battling a wildfire near Yosemite National Park. It has already burned more than 14,000 acres. Joy Benedict reports.
The Oak Fire has grown to over 15,000 acres with no containment as of Sunday night.
The southern California rock band, Dawes, joins “CBS Saturday Mornings” fresh off the heels of releasing their much-anticipated eighth studio album, “Misadventures of Doomscroller.” For “Saturday Sessions,” Dawes performs "Someone Else’s Café/Doomscroller Tries To Relax" – which is potentially the longest song ever played on a network television broadcast.
Truckers protested the port of Oakland for the fifth day in a row in response to a new California labor law that makes it harder for independent drivers to operate. Officials warn demonstrators that their actions may have unintended consequences. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Truckers protesting a new California labor law that makes it harder for independent drivers to operate have shut down the Port of Oakland. The port, one of the busiest in the state, is becoming clogged with undelivered goods, threatening to worsen the supply chain issues. Jamie Yuccas has the latest.
It allows people to sue those who distribute illegal assault weapons or parts for untraceable ghost guns.
A prime stretch of California beachfront has been returned to its rightful owners, nearly a century after it was taken from them. Officials handed over the deed to the descendants of Charles and Willa Bruce, who owned Bruce's Beach, a resort for Black families in the early 1900s.
The Bruce family suffered racist harassment from white neighbors, and in the 1920s, the property was seized by the Manhattan Beach City Council through eminent domain.
The San Bernardino Police Department says it is "still gathering facts and evidence" as a surveillance clip of the shooting circulates widely online.
Millions of dollars worth of gems and jewelry were stolen in an armored truck robbery in Southern California, authorities said.
For two years, students live on a remote ranch in California, where drinking is forbidden and they’re required to perform at least 20 hours of labor per week, on top of a full course load. Jon Wertheim reports.
For two years, students live on a remote ranch in California, where drinking is forbidden and they're required to perform at least 20 hours of labor per week, on top of a full course load.
Going into the final weekend before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are crisscrossing the battleground states.
The 12-member jury returned the late night verdict after clearing Brett Hankison earlier in the evening on a charge that he used excessive force on Taylor's neighbors.
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
CBS News' Jericka Duncan spoke to Amber Thurman's family and the ProPublica reporter whose investigation found doctors waited 19 hours before performing surgery on Thurman.
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
There are similarities between Trump and Biden on long-term armed forces strategy, but the 2024 election shows stark differences in Harris and Trump's view of the military's role.
The Israel-Hamas war is a major vulnerability for Vice President Kamala Harris, who has been criticized for a lack of outreach to the Arab American community.
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
The end to daylight saving time means our clocks will "fall back" on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. But why do we have to adjust the time twice a year?
There are similarities between Trump and Biden on long-term armed forces strategy, but the 2024 election shows stark differences in Harris and Trump's view of the military's role.
The 12-member jury returned the late night verdict after clearing Brett Hankison earlier in the evening on a charge that he used excessive force on Taylor's neighbors.
Richard Moore was put to death by lethal injection Friday for the 1999 fatal shooting of a convenience store clerk.
The order means that election officials must tally provisional ballots submitted on Election Day by voters who returned defective mail ballots.
The last time monthly apprehensions were lower than the levels seen in the past four months was four years ago, in September 2020.
Online video production company says it fired as many as 10 employees after an investigation into its workplace culture.
Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice presidential running mate, earns six figures as governor of Minnesota. But his overall wealth is far more modest.
JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has come a long way from his hardscrabble childhood of "Hillbilly Elegy."
There are similarities between Trump and Biden on long-term armed forces strategy, but the 2024 election shows stark differences in Harris and Trump's view of the military's role.
The Israel-Hamas war is a major vulnerability for Vice President Kamala Harris, with some uncommitted Democratic voters considering leaving the presidential box on their ballots blank.
The order means that election officials must tally provisional ballots submitted on Election Day by voters who returned defective mail ballots.
The last time monthly apprehensions were lower than the levels seen in the past four months was four years ago, in September 2020.
Harris' campaign believes that rhetoric is helping boost Harris with late-breaking battleground voters — by double digits.
Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
The coronavirus pandemic underscored the importance of paid sick leave, a benefit to help workers and their families when they fall ill. Now voters in Missouri, Nebraska and Alaska are deciding whether employers must provide it.
There has been one death in a severe E. coli outbreak that affected dozens of people. That victim lived in Grand Junction, and his family there says they have not filed a lawsuit against McDonald's or anyone involved.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
The Israel-Hamas war is a major vulnerability for Vice President Kamala Harris, with some uncommitted Democratic voters considering leaving the presidential box on their ballots blank.
Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.
Two of Pop Art pioneer Andy Warhol's four "Reigning Queens" were taken from an Amsterdam gallery in a heist described by the owner as "amateurish."
"Entire houses have disappeared," says a local mayor in Spain's flood-battered Valencia region. "We don't know if there were people inside."
Emergency teams were dispatched to the downtown station and bulldozers were removing the debris looking for survivors.
In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back at a 1993 CBS report on America's growing appetite for large portions and bulk buying—a trend that now feels as classic as apple pie.
Ticketmaster accounts are being hacked and the tickets resold on other sites in the final leg of the Taylor Swift concert tour. Ticketmaster won't say how many people are impacted.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Charli XCX has been tapped to work a double shift on "Saturday Night Live" next month — playing host and musical guest in the same evening.
The lawsuit claims popular content creator Milagro Gramz caused Megan Thee Stallion emotional distress by cyberstalking and questioning if the Grammy winner was actually shot.
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
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.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
Halloween took a horrific turn in Orlando, Florida, when gunshots rang out during a large celebration overnight. Two people were killed and at least eight were injured. Police have arrested a suspect. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest developments.
A 17-year-old suspect could be charged as an adult after allegedly shooting at least eight people in downtown Orlando as Halloween celebrations continued into early Friday morning. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Officials say at least two people were killed in downtown Orlando, Florida, during shootings on Halloween night. In Northglenn, Colorado, multiple people were shot during a house party and several victims have died. CBS News Colorado's Michael Abeyta reports. Also, in Vancouver, Washington, three were reportedly injured during a mall shooting.
Opening statements began in Daniel Penny's trial for Jordan Neely's chokehold death during a 2023 New York City subway incident. Prosecutors allege Penny's reckless actions led to Neely's death. Penny's defense may offer other potential reasons for Penny's death. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to his church.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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.
In our increasingly outraged America, even the lowly leaf is subject to controversy, with folks upset about the raking and the bagging and mad about the blowing and the scooping. But there is at least one place left in America where pure autumn joy can still be found. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to Freeport, Maine, where a family's dogs are over the moon to simply be jumping in piles of leaves.
With Election Day fast approaching, the U.S. is making a final diplomatic push to stop the war in Gaza, along with the cross-border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. As Shanelle Kaul reports, the violence in the Middle East is pushing a key demo of voters in battleground Michigan to vote uncommitted at the top of the ticket.
Halloween took a horrific turn in Orlando, Florida, when gunshots rang out during a large celebration overnight. Two people were killed and at least eight were injured. Police have arrested a suspect. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest developments.
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.
With early voting underway, Major Garrett takes a deeper dive into the numbers, including the gender gap between male and female voters and what it could indicate.