Lightning strike kills woman, 2 dogs in Southern California
The lightning raised concern about the potential for fires in the drought-stricken region, and lifeguards closed some Orange County beaches.
The lightning raised concern about the potential for fires in the drought-stricken region, and lifeguards closed some Orange County beaches.
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
Monsanto owner pushed to shut down thousands of lawsuits claiming that its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.
Avenatti is already serving five years in prison in a federal facility in California for convictions in two cases in New York.
Christina Galajan burst into tears of joy when she found out she passed the bar exam, which now allows her to practice as a lawyer. She posted a video of her reaction on TikTok and got over one million views. Vladimir Duthiers shares her story in our "Uplift at Eight."
The city of El Monte, California, is mourning two officers who were shot and killed. They were attacked while responding to a report of a stabbing at a motel on Tuesday. The suspect was also killed.
A procession was held for two El Monte, California, police officers who were killed in the line of duty on Tuesday. The city's mayor said the officers were "essentially ambushed" while responding to a domestic violence call.
A sister stands by the brother accused of murdering their parents. She insists that he's innocent and there's more to the story. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, June 18 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. (Editor's note: On October 19, 2022, Brandon Pettit's conviction was overturned after an appeals court found that his statements to police should not have been admitted at his trial. Prosecutors say they plan to retry the case.)
Meyer Lansky's Medal of Freedom, Al Capone's prison letter and Bugsy Siegel's gun are among the raft of mob memorabilia being sold.
One was a 22-year veteran of the force and the other a rookie, authorities said, adding that the gunman opened fire when the officers got to a motel room for a report of a stabbing.
Evacuation orders are in place in Wrightwood, California, as the Sheep Fire grows. In Montana, flooding has forced closures of all entrances to Yellowstone National Park. Meanwhile, dangerous heat is scorching much of the country. Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has the forecast.
A shipment of about 190,000 pounds of baby formula arrived Sunday in Los Angeles from the Australian company Bubs Australia, as part of President Biden's "Operation Fly Formula."
Sherri Herrera was found dead on March 30, 1993 on an onramp to Interstate 10 near in Riverside County.
Five Marines were killed when an MV-22 Osprey went down in the Imperial County desert.
A dangerous heat wave has blanketed much of the Southwest from California to Texas. Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has the forecast.
Both crashes occurred in Southern California's Imperial County.
All five Marines onboard an Osprey aircraft were killed in a crash in Southern California. It was the second deadly Osprey crash this year.
At least four U.S. Marines were killed during an aircraft crash in the desert near Glamis, California, on Wednesday. The MV-22 Osprey carried five service members on board.
A 26-year-old traveled from California to outside Justice Kavanaugh's home in Maryland with a plan to kill the Supreme Court Justice and himself. Jan Crawford, CBS News' chief legal correspondent, shares what we know so far about the plot and the suspect's motivations.
Naasón Joaquín García, the leader of a Mexican megachurch, was sentenced Wednesday to more than 16 years in a California prison for sexually abusing young female followers. CBS Los Angeles' Serene Branson reports the sentence came after emotional statements by young women García was charged with sexually abusing.
García allegedly used his spiritual sway to have sex with girls and young women who were told it would lead to their salvation — or damnation if they refused.
A California man is facing federal charges for the attempted murder of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Police say he was arrested near Kavanaugh's home armed with a gun and knife. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the latest on the case.
Seven states held primary elections on Tuesday, June 7. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano are joined by Aaron Navarro, associate producer for CBS News' political unit, to talk about key races in states including California and Iowa.
Seven states held primaries Tuesday, and a number of high-profile incumbents faced challengers.
Political observers across the country are looking to the California primaries for clues into the November midterm elections. Ed O'Keefe has more.
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, with some uncommitted Democratic voters considering leaving the presidential box on their ballots blank.
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
The man, 61, was surfing off Waiehu Beach Park when a shark bit him. Witnesses told CBS affiliate Hawaii News Now that other surfers helped him swim back to shore.
The man, 61, was surfing off Waiehu Beach Park when a shark bit him. Witnesses told CBS affiliate Hawaii News Now that other surfers helped him swim back to shore.
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.
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 the midst of the Iran-Contra hearings on Capitol Hill, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher joined Face the Nation in July of 1987. Moderator Lesley Stahl asked the prime minister about how the scandal had impacted U.S. relations with other countries across the world.
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.