Newsom vows to name Black woman to Senate if Dianne Feinstein steps down
Feinstein, 87, is next up for reelection in 2024.
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California becomes first state to surpass 50,000 COVID deaths
More than 3.5 million people have been infected in California alone.
California Governor Newsom signs $600 stimulus check bill
The payments are part of a broader aid package the state Legislature approved Monday.
California governor signs $7.6 billion stimulus bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a coronavirus relief package on Tuesday. It will give at least $600 payments to 5.7 million people in the state. Watch his remarks.
At first praised, Newsom and Cuomo now under fire over COVID response
Almost a year after the pandemic began, Newsom is staring at a possible recall and Cuomo may be rebuked by his own state party.
National GOP dives into Newsom recall with $250,000 investment
Local organizers say they have enough signatures to get the recall onto the ballot.
California Republicans launch campaigns against Gavin Newsom
Several California Republicans have announced plans to challenge Governor Gavin Newsom if the recall effort against him triggers a special election later this year. The campaign that's leading the effort to oust Newsom from office says they are just 200,000 signatures short of their goal. The Sacramento Bee political reporter Sophia Bollag joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the candidates and what the latest approval ratings show about the state of the governor's popularity.
California governor's approval rating slips
A new poll from UC Berkeley Institute of Government shows that 48% disapprove of California Governor Gavin Newsom's overall job performance and only 31% are happy with his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS Los Angeles has the details.
Why the latest recall threat against Newsom could be put to a vote
This is the sixth attempt by opposition groups to remove the Democratic governor.
California governor on lifting COVID stay-at-home orders
The move opens the way for a return to limited restaurant dining, religious services and other activities.
California lifts state stay-at-home order
California officials lifted the state's stay-at-home order following a drop in new reported COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates as well as projections for that decrease to continue, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Monday. The lifting of the order means restaurants in some areas can open for outdoor dining and an end to the 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew. Watch his remarks.
Senate pick shakes up California politics
As Vice President-elect Kamala Harris resigns from the Senate, California Governor Gavin Newsom has named the state's attorney general, Alex Padilla, to fill the seat. Sophia Bollag, a politics reporter covering the Newsom administration at the Sacramento Bee, joins CBSN to discuss the impact as well as GOP efforts to recall the governor.
Democrats condemn effort to recall Newsom
California's Democratic Party condemned efforts to recall Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday. The party referred to the petition to remove the governor as the "California coup" and compared the motivations behind the recall to those of rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol last week. The Sacramento Bee political reporter Sophia Bollag joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
California governor opening mass COVID-19 vaccination sites
The state saw 10,000 deaths over the last month.
California to open 2 stadiums for vaccinations
California Governor Gavin Newsom said in a briefing Monday that the state will open three mass vaccination sites, including Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and Petco Park in San Diego, to help combat a surge in coronavirus cases. The state saw a record 1,163 deaths in a two-day period over the weekend, and intensive care unit capacity in several regions in the state is severely limited. Watch his remarks.
Case of new COVID strain confirmed in California
Two states have reported cases of a fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus that was first reported in the U.K., and Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning that it’s likely to appear in more. Meg Oliver reports.
California detects U.K. strain of COVID-19
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke Wednesday about the first case of a more transmissible strain of the coronavirus detected in California. The variant, which was first identified in the U.K., has also been reported in Colorado, and Fauci said it is likely present in other states as well. Watch their remarks.
U.K. COVID-19 variant detected in Southern California
The announcement comes a day after America's first confirmed case of the strain was reported in Colorado.
California detects U.K. strain of COVID-19
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke Wednesday about the first case of a more transmissible strain of the coronavirus detected in California. The variant, which was first identified in the U.K., has also been reported in Colorado, and Fauci said it is likely present in other states as well. Watch their remarks.
California braces for virus surge upon surge upon surge
Holiday travel is blamed in large part. The state is expected to extend strict stay-at-home orders in areas where ICU units are running out of beds.
Hospitals face post-Christmas COVID-19 surge
Hospitals nationwide are bracing for an all too familiar situation-- a surge of coronavirus infections after holiday gatherings. The U.S. is the global leader in coronavirus infections with nearly 19 million confirmed cases and more than 331,000 fatalities. Lilia Luciano reports.
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California surpasses 2 million COVID-19 cases
California is the epicenter of the COVID-19 surge this Christmas Eve. The Golden State has now recorded nearly as many cases as all of Great Britain. Lilia Luciano has more.
Alex Padilla to become California's first Latino senator, replacing Harris
Padilla will be the first Latino to represent California, which has the largest Latino population in the U.S., in the Senate.
Alex Padilla to fill Harris' Senate seat
Governor Gavin Newsom tapped California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to fill the U.S. Senate seat that's soon to be vacated by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Padilla will become the first Latino to represent California in the Senate. Sacramento Bee political reporter Sophia Bollag joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the pressure Newsom faced in making his decision.
RNC Day 3: What to expect from the convention after the GOP's show of unity
Day 2 was firmly focused on projecting unity within the party, with former President Donald Trump looking on as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
Biden considering proposals to reform Supreme Court
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
Live Updates: Trump rally shooting investigation continues as details emerge
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
U.S. intelligence detected Iranian plot against Trump, officials say
U.S. intelligence recently detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials tell CBS News.
RNC Day 2 features calls for GOP unity from Haley, DeSantis and Trump allies
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Some Democrats want DNC to cancel early virtual vote to nominate Biden
There had been a brief hiatus in the growing calls by House Democrats for a new nominee after Saturday's attempt on Donald Trump's life, but that seems to have ended.
Elon Musk moving X, SpaceX headquarters to Texas from California
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
"Rust" armorer wants conviction tossed in wake of dropping of Baldwin charges
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
Georgia appeals court to hear arguments in Trump push to disqualify Fani Willis
The argument date means any prosecution of Trump will remain on hold until 2025.
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Live Updates: Trump rally shooting investigation continues as details emerge
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
RNC Day 3: What to expect from the convention after the GOP's show of unity
Day 2 was firmly focused on projecting unity within the party, with former President Donald Trump looking on as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
Knife-wielding man fatally shot by out-of-state officers near GOP Convention
Thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions are in Milwaukee providing additional security for the convention.
RNC Day 2 features calls for GOP unity from Haley, DeSantis and Trump allies
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Nikki Haley endorses Trump in show of unity at RNC
"Donald Trump has my strong endorsement," Nikki Haley said in her speech at the Republican National Convention on the second night of the RNC.
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Elon Musk announces X, SpaceX headquarters relocating to Texas
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Amazon Prime Day is dangerous time for warehouse workers, report says
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
New homes are getting smaller. Here's what homebuyers can expect.
A larger stock of smaller homes could mean more budget-friendly options for buyers.
Apple releases iOS 18 preview. Here's what's new.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
What to know about JD Vance's position on key economic issues
JD Vance, who grew up poor in Ohio but later became a millionaire venture capitalist, aligns closely with Donald Trump on issues like trade and jobs.
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Live Updates: Trump rally shooting investigation continues as details emerge
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
RNC Day 3: What to expect from the convention after the GOP's show of unity
Day 2 was firmly focused on projecting unity within the party, with former President Donald Trump looking on as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
Knife-wielding man fatally shot by out-of-state officers near GOP Convention
Thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions are in Milwaukee providing additional security for the convention.
RNC Day 2 features calls for GOP unity from Haley, DeSantis and Trump allies
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Nikki Haley endorses Trump in show of unity at RNC
"Donald Trump has my strong endorsement," Nikki Haley said in her speech at the Republican National Convention on the second night of the RNC.
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Amazon Prime Day is dangerous time for warehouse workers, report says
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
The best U.S. hospitals for cancer care and other specialities, ranked
A new rankings list from U.S. News & World Report aims to highlight the top ranked hospitals for different specialized care needs, from cancer to cardiology.
Super spicy chips land 14 Japanese high school students in hospital
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
Rite Aid closing dozens of additional stores. Here's where.
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
From the archives: Richard Simmons' advice on exercise
Fitness guru Richard Simmons, who helped millions lose weight by preaching the value of exercise and movement, died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at age 76. In this November 30, 2003 commentary recorded for "Sunday Morning," Simmons offered his advice on dealing with holiday feasts, diets, and the benefits of "moving and grooving."
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Paris mayor goes for a swim to show Seine river safe for the Olympics
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declare the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
Bangkok hotel deaths appear to be mass poisoning over bad investment
Officials say traces of cyanide were found on 6 people found dead in a Bangkok hotel, with one suspected of murdering the others.
U.S. military recommends permanently dismantling Gaza aid pier, sources say
Two U.S. officials say U.S. Central Command has recommended the military permanently dismantle the pier run by the U.S. military to get aid into Gaza amidst the Israel-Hamas war.
U.S. intelligence detected Iranian plot against Trump, officials say
U.S. intelligence recently detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials tell CBS News.
Police dogs sniff out 6 tons of cocaine hidden in banana shipment
The discovery of $224 million of cocaine marked yet another major seizure of the drugs concealed alongside the tropical fruit.
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"Rust" armorer wants conviction tossed in wake of dropping of Baldwin charges
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
Ingrid Andress going to rehab after widely criticized National Anthem
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
New "Big Brother" season to premiere
Season 26 of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother" premieres on Wednesday. Sixteen new house guests will compete and strategize to evict one of their own each week to try and be the last person standing. The prize is $750,000. "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner visited the house and even entered a one-day competition.
Shannen Doherty's co-stars pay tribute to late actress
"90210" stars like Jennie Garth and Brian Austin Green paid tribute, and Alyssa Milano commented on her "complicated relationship" with Shannen Doherty.
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Elon Musk announces X, SpaceX headquarters relocating to Texas
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Apple releases iOS 18 preview. Here's what's new.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
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.
AT&T says customer data exposed in big data breach
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
What we know about latest AT&T data breach
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
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Climate change is making days longer, according to new research
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Creature that washed up on New Zealand beach may be world's rarest whale
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
5 human cases of bird flu in Colorado poultry workers, health officials report
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
Watch: Satellite video tracks Beryl's deadly 2-week journey
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
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"Rust" armorer wants conviction tossed in wake of dropping of Baldwin charges
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
Bangkok hotel deaths appear to be mass poisoning over bad investment
Officials say traces of cyanide were found on 6 people found dead in a Bangkok hotel, with one suspected of murdering the others.
Alleged extremist group leader accused of planning to poison kids in NYC
The alleged leader of a violent extremist group plotted to poison children and minorities in New York City, authorities said Tuesday.
Secret Service under fire following Trump shooting
Three snipers from local law enforcement were inside the building former President Trump's would-be assassin fired from, and one of them had spotted him outside on three separate occasions prior to the shooting. The sniper took a picture of the gunman nearly 30 minutes before the shooting, when he saw he had a rangefinder. Meg Oliver has more on the investigation.
U.S. crime: What to know before 2024 election
Tuesday's theme at the Republican National Convention is "Make America Safe Again." But how worried are Americans about crime? CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Camilo Montoya-Galvez discuss the numbers.
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NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
NASA celebrates Webb telescope anniversary
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
FAA investigating SpaceX rocket failure
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets grounded following launch failure
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
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Lara Trump reflects on assassination attempt
Lara Trump, who is the co-chair of the Republican National Committee, and is married to former President Donald Trump's son Eric, spoke Tuesday night at the 2024 Republican National Convention. She said she had a "very different" speech planned, but rewrote it in the wake of the attempted assassination of her father-in-law. "Nothing prepares you for a moment like that," she said.
Rubio argues for Trump's agenda at RNC Day 2
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a top contender for former President Donald Trump's 2024 vice presidential pick, who ultimately wasn't selected, delivered an impassioned speech Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention, arguing for Trump's "America first" agenda. "It is time to put our country and our people first again," Rubio said.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders speak at RNC Day 2
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders took the stage on the second night of the Republican National Convention to talk about former President Donald Trump's character, recalling memories from her time as White House press secretary during his administration. She began her speech by addressing the attempted assassination of Trump, saying "not even an assassin's bullet could stop him," then taking a jab at President Biden's age.
Revisiting memorable moments in RNC history
The 2024 Republican National Convention is already making its fair share of headlines. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson takes a look back at the GOP conventions of elections past, and the defining moments spanning administrations.
Burgum on learning he wasn't Trump's VP pick
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was on former President Donald Trump's shortlist for a potential 2024 running mate. On the second night of the Republican National Convention, Burgum sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss the moment he learned he didn't make the cut.