Death toll rises to at least 25 in L.A. fires
Officials have confirmed a 25th death in the Southern California wildfires as the area prepares for more forecasted Santa Ana winds. CBS News correspondent Charlie De Mar has more.
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Winds could hold back firefighting efforts
Millions in southern California remain on high alert due to powerful wind gusts as wildfires continue to burn through Los Angeles. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has the latest details.
Los Angeles braces for heavy winds as fires burn
Heavy Santa Ana winds are expected to return, prompting red flag warnings along a 300-mile stretch of Southern California. As fires continue to burn, the winds could either spread them or spark new fires. Rob Marciano reports.
Weather's impact on spread of California wildfires
Powerful Santa Ana winds, coupled with bone-dry conditions, created the perfect conditions for the wildfires that have scorched Los Angeles County this week. Downtown L.A. has received just over a quarter-inch of rain since May, its second-driest stretch in nearly 150 years. Rob Marciano explains.
Massive brush fire erupts in Laguna Beach, forcing hundreds to evacuate
The fire was being buoyed by strong winds and unseasonably warm temperatures in the mid-70s.
Southern California under fire warnings amid strong Santa Ana winds
Residents are encouraged to take caution with activities that could begin fires.
Wildfire breaks out at Southern California's Camp Pendleton
Evacuations orders have since been lifted after Santa Ana winds brought dangerous gusty and dry conditions to the region.
Warmer, drier climate fuels California wildfires
CBS News climate and weather contributor Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN from Los Angeles with the latest on the high winds affecting wildfires across the state, and a look at how climate change has been making fire conditions significantly worse.
Santa Ana winds increase fire risk in SoCal
Strong winds and gusts are threatening to spark more wildfires in Southern California as residents look ahead to possible a third week of blazes. CBSN Los Angeles' Greg Mills reports.
Extreme heat, fire warnings in Southern California
Residents in Southern California are bracing for more high temperatures as Santa Ana winds are increasing the threat of wildfires. CBSN Los Angeles' Kandiss Crone reports.
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Weather forecast for Calif. wildfires
Firefighters are struggling to contain the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history. Dozens of people have died across the state and the death toll is expected to rise. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas and contributing meteorologist Jeff Berardelli have the latest.
Calif. wildfires & climate change
CBS News contributing meteorologist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's DeMarco Morgan to explain how little rain and high winds are a "recipe for disaster" fueling California's explosive wildfires.
Crews make gains on huge wildfires but wind threat remains
Red Flag warnings for fire danger due to Santa Ana winds and a critical lack of moisture were extended
Global warming's role in California's wildfires
Gov. Jerry Brown may be on the right track when he blames the deadly infernos on ever-rising temperatures
"Squirrely" winds challenging SoCal firefighters
Directions vary by area, complicating efforts as historic battle enters second week
Wildfires continue in Calif.
At least six major wildfires continue to burn in Southern California. They have torched more than 175,000 acres -- and destroyed more than 1,000 structures. Gusts were calmer today but the Santa Ana winds are still a threat. Carter Evans reports.
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Homes, horses burn in newest California wildfire
No end in sight as six major SoCal blazes tear through more than 200 square miles
"We are not letting our guard down": Southern Calif. under siege
Fires, driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, have burned hundreds of thousands of acres -- and there is no end in sight
California Fires Spread
The first death has been reported in Ventura County as wildfires force massive evacuations in Southern California. CBS Evening News anchor Jeff Glor joins CBSN to discuss.
Largest Wildfire in CA
The Thomas Fire in Ventura County is the largest fire burning in Southern California. David Begnaud joins CBSN from Ojai, Calif.
Firefighters battle conditions
The Thomas Fire, which is the largest fire burning in Southern California, has burned 96,000 acres in Ventura County and is only five percent contained. David Begnaud and Carter Evans report.
6 wildfires in Southern California
Six major wildfires are burning out of control Thursday night in Southern California. The first death has been reported. The burned body of a woman was found next to her car in Ventura County. The fires have now burned more than 116,000 acres. More than 100 homes have been destroyed or damaged, and at least 330,000 people have been evacuated. Jeff Glor reports.
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Deadly plane crash in D.C.'s Potomac River after midair collision with helicopter
An American Airlines plane with 64 people on board collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., and crashed into the Potomac River.
Trump speaks about D.C. plane crash, points blame at DEI
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Kash Patel in FBI director confirmation hearing pledges "no retributive actions"
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Experts ask why Black Hawk chopper may have been flying above allowed altitude
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Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash
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What we know about the American Airlines plane and Army helicopter crash
A regional jet carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. Reagan National Airport grounded all flights.
Senior FBI officials were asked to resign or retire, three sources said
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Gabbard faces questions about Snowden, 702 law in confirmation hearing to be DNI
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Experts ask why Black Hawk chopper may have been flying above allowed altitude
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Doug Burgum confirmed as interior secretary with support from Democrats
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Senior FBI officials were asked to resign or retire, three sources said
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Tesla earnings miss Wall Street expectations despite record sales
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Marianne Faithfull, British pop star and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78
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From the archives: Marianne Faithfull on the hard road to becoming a legend
Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull, who was part of the 1960s British Invasion with her hit single "As Tears Go By," and who was a muse to Mick Jagger, died on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at age 78. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that aired May 3, 2009, she talked with Anthony Mason about surviving sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll; her daring comeback album, 1979's critically-acclaimed "Broken English"; and her penchant for being "very overenthusiastically eager for life."
Marianne Faithfull, British pop star and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78
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Laverne Cox on "Clean Slate"
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Menendez's courtroom reaction to sentencing
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Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years
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Asteroid sample contained life's building blocks
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Asteroid samples revealed clues about the possible origins of life
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