California proposes using fossil fuels to avoid blackouts
Proposed energy bill would allow state to tap into gas-powered plants and diesel generators when hot weather strains grid.
Proposed energy bill would allow state to tap into gas-powered plants and diesel generators when hot weather strains grid.
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been arrested in Los Angeles on the eve of NBA free agency after a warrant was issued, Los Angeles police said.
The land was purchased in 1912 by Willa and Charles Bruce, who built the first West Coast resort for Black people at a time when many beaches were segregated.
Former Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska was also fined $25,000 for lying to federal authorities.
A judge has found that there is enough evidence against ex-husband Jason Alexander to go to trial for felony stalking after he showed up uninvited at the pop star's wedding earlier this month.
The $325 million yacht comes complete with a helipad, mosaic-tiled pool, lobster tank and pizza oven.
Attorneys General from 22 states have issued a joint statement vowing to protect abortion rights and reproductive healthcare in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. California Attorney General Rob Bonta spoke to CBS News about how he and other lawmakers plan to use "the full extent of the law" to support people seeking abortions across the country.
The Chinook is the biggest helicopter to ever fight wildfires at night. The helicopter has a specially-designed tank, which is computer-operated to open at precise GPS points. And at night there’s an added advantage: the fire usually dies down. https://cbsn.ws/39RA5IM
Bill Whitaker reports on the largest helicopter to ever fight fires at night, now being used in California as the state faces one of its most intense fire years ever.
"Havana Syndrome" cases on U.S. soil; California's newest firefighting tool
Bill Whitaker reports on the largest helicopter to ever fight fires at night, used in California as the state faced one of its most intense fire years ever.
The child, who was not identified, is recovering from her injuries.
Paul Pelosi's Porsche collided with a Jeep in Napa County.
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a New York law that required residents to show a "special need" in order to get a license to carry a concealed handgun in public. The court, in a 6 to 3 ruling, said the law violated the Constitution. Adam Winkler, a professor at UCLA School of Law, joins Jamie Yuccas on CBS News to discuss.
The foster parents, Trezell West and Jacqueline West, have pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including two counts of second-degree murder.
A popular surfing spot off California's scenic Monterey Bay was shut down Wednesday after a man was badly injured in a shark attack.
A man is being treated for "significant" injuries after he was bitten by a shark at Lovers Point Beach in Pacific Grove.
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.)
As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.
French President Emmanuel Macron has told workers who revived Paris' iconic, fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral, that they "achieved what was thought impossible."
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
The Chinese and Russian military aircraft flew "for an extended period without prior notice," South Korea's defense ministry said.
Members of Parliament approved the so-called assisted dying bill by a vote of 330 to 275, signaling their approval in principle for the bill. The vote sends the bill to further scrutiny in Parliament.
Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs to take home the top honor at the National Dog Show.
Sinn Féin, the former political arm of the IRA, is hoping Ireland's 2024 election will bring it to power for the first time ever.
The U.S. is among 175 nations haggling over a treaty to reduce the vast quantity of plastic pollution that ends up in our food, water and even our bodies.
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
The holiday shopping season has begun with stores offering deals and discounts for Black Friday.
Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs to take home the top honor at the National Dog Show.
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
When Melissa Lamesch is found dead at home in Mt. Morris, Illinois, on the day before Thanksgiving, authorities zero in on Matthew Plote, a man trained to save lives, not take them.
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.
As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
Then-candidate Donald Trump in September promised that he would sign legislation to grant federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe.
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says fluoride can cause health problems and wants it removed from our drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the risks and benefits that come with fluoride.
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
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.
The U.S. is among 175 nations haggling over a treaty to reduce the vast quantity of plastic pollution that ends up in our food, water and even our bodies.
Members of Parliament approved the so-called assisted dying bill by a vote of 330 to 275, signaling their approval in principle for the bill. The vote sends the bill to further scrutiny in Parliament.
The victim's captor allegedly changed the girl's name, kept her out of sight and out of school.
French President Emmanuel Macron has told workers who revived Paris' iconic, fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral, that they "achieved what was thought impossible."
The Chinese and Russian military aircraft flew "for an extended period without prior notice," South Korea's defense ministry said.
Adriana Diaz is turning 40. To help her celebrate, "CBS Mornings" surprised her with an appearance from award-winning singer-songwriter Ben Abraham and cake from her family.
Watching videos on your phone is second nature now but it wasn't always like that. Back on this day in 2005, Anthony Mason reported on this new trend.
Violinist Tyler Carson is known professionally as the "Fiddler on the Rock," for his performances from the famous Red Rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Natalie Morales spoke with Carson about how an unexpected turn in his life drew him to the inspiring and spiritual landscape of beauty, hope and healing.
The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap megastar Kendrick Lamar.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon 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.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
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.
On Thanksgiving Eve in 2020, an expectant mother was found dead inside her burning Illinois home. It was not immediately clear what caused her death. She had been involved with a firefighter – someone trained to save lives. Could he have set a fire to cover her murder? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports for this week's "48 Hours."
The victim's captor allegedly changed the girl's name, kept her out of sight and out of school.
When Melissa Lamesch is found dead at home in Mt. Morris, Illinois, on the day before Thanksgiving, authorities zero in on Matthew Plote, a man trained to save lives, not take them.
Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.
Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."
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.
Adriana Diaz is turning 40. To help her celebrate, "CBS Mornings" surprised her with an appearance from award-winning singer-songwriter Ben Abraham and cake from her family.
Watching videos on your phone is second nature now but it wasn't always like that. Back on this day in 2005, Anthony Mason reported on this new trend.
"Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy" is a new Netflix documentary that aims to show the cost of overshopping. Anna Sacks, an environmentalist and waste expert featured in the documentary, joined "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about what happens to all the things we buy when we're done using them.
On Thanksgiving Eve in 2020, an expectant mother was found dead inside her burning Illinois home. It was not immediately clear what caused her death. She had been involved with a firefighter – someone trained to save lives. Could he have set a fire to cover her murder? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports for this week's "48 Hours."
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