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Donald Trump told reporters a story about almost crashing in a helicopter he was riding in with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.
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Donald Trump told reporters a story about almost crashing in a helicopter he was riding in with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.
After years of absence, giant pandas return to the San Diego Zoo, a symbol of U.S.-China conservation efforts.
State lawmakers voted to make California the first state to officially observe Transgender History Month last year, partly thanks to the efforts of a Bay Area activist who lobbied for the move.
Crews are still working to contain the Park Fire, which has been raging for two weeks and has burned more than 400,000 acres. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports from Butte County, California, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather update for the West.
There is some good news from northern California, where firefighters appear to be making progress against the Park Fire, one of the largest in state history. Still, more than 80 large wildfires are actively burning across 11 states. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
The World Dog Surfing Competition returned to Pacifica, California, over the weekend. Fans came out to watch about 15 dogs take to surfboards in a competition with very few rules. CBS San Francisco's John Ramos reports.
The devastating Park Fire in California is now the fourth-largest wildfire in the state's history. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy is in Los Angeles with more.
Wildfire activity in California is up nearly 3,000% this year, Cal Fire said, with the state battling more than a dozen active blazes, including the Park Fire, now the fourth-largest in state history.
The Park Fire has become California's largest wildfire this year, spreading across more than 400,000 acres. CBS News Bay Area's Kevin Ko is following the weather and air quality conditions affecting residents in the state.
The Park Fire continues to burn in California as high temperatures and dry conditions have fueled the flames. The fire already ranks among the top 5 largest in California's state history. CBS News Bay Area reporter Kevin Ko has more.
Heat and humidity levels could dampen efforts to contain the Park Fire in Northern California as firefighters work to push back flames. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
More than 640 structures have so far been destroyed by the Park Fire as it continues to grow beyond 402,000 acres.
As of Wednesday evening, California's Park Fire has grown to more than 389,000 acres and is only 18% contained. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has been following the developments.
Images show the Park Fire's devastation in Northern California as humid weather allows for slightly better containment efforts. This comes as the Nixon Fire covers 5,000 acres in Riverside County. CBS News Bay Area's Kevin Ko reports from Butte County, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch breaks down what's next for the weather.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of West Nile Virus for 2024 and California's Contra Costa County has reported its first West Nile-related death since 2006. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more on the virus and how to protect yourself from it.
Officials are searching for suspects in a poaching incident that left four elk dead in California's Redwood National Park, where hunting is outlawed.
The Park Fire in Northern California has become the fifth largest in the state's recorded history and was still growing as of Tuesday. Residents whose homes have been destroyed by the fire are trying to pick up the pieces as firefighters still battle the blaze. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Ronnie Stout, the man accused of starting the Park Fire in California, appeared in court for the first time Monday. He's charged with reckless arson, but maintaining his innocence. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
As of Monday evening, California's Park Fire had burned through 370,000 acres -- roughly half the size of Rhode Island. It's the biggest fire in the Golden State since 2020. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
More than 4,800 firefighters are battling the massive and fast-moving Park Fire in Northern California. The man accused of starting the fire by pushing a burning car into an embankment appeared in court Monday. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Weather conditions are affecting efforts to contain the Park Fire after it expanded in Northern California. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz breaks down what's next for the weather in the region. Meanwhile, CBS News' Carter Evans reports on the effects of the wildfire affecting Canadians near Jasper.
"Everything is burning," one survivor said of the raging Park Fire in California, as officials say the state's wildfire activity is already 2,816% higher this year than in 2023.
The family of dogs was "presumed lost" after the raging Park Fire quickly cut off access to where they were stuck. Four days later, one search and rescue official ran 1.5 miles to save them.
The sprawling Park Fire, near Chico — which officials say was sparked after a man pushed a burning car into a gully and then fled — was only 12% contained.
Cooler temperatures and an increase in humidity on Saturday could help slow the Park Fire, the largest blaze so far this year in California.
The strike appeared to be one of the deadliest carried out by Russian forces since the war began more than 900 days ago.
Here's where the mosquito-borne diseases West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis are being reported in the U.S. in 2024.
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu says he will not "give in to pressure" to agree to a truce in the war with Hamas.
DirecTV customers can qualify for a $20 credit after the Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, Disney and other networks from the service.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson defended her dissenting opinion in an Idaho abortion case.
The couple — who prosecutors say had a "long-unfulfilled wish to have a daughter" — are also accused of killing the Ukrainian woman's mother.
The Indian state of West Bengal passed a law seeking the death penalty for rapists in the wake of a doctor's brutal rape and murder.
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, was arrested by the FBI Tuesday morning, the FBI confirmed.
Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend.
Here's where the mosquito-borne diseases West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis are being reported in the U.S. in 2024.
Reflecting on her historic 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Katie Ledecky said she would love to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to testify publicly before a Republican-led House subcommittee next week.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson defended her dissenting opinion in an Idaho abortion case.
DirecTV customers can qualify for a $20 credit after the Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, Disney and other networks from the service.
DirecTV customers can qualify for a $20 credit after the Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, Disney and other networks from the service.
Scrambling to cut costs, Germany's Volkswagen warns it could shutter factories in the automaker's home country amid rising competition.
Hewlett Packard declines to drop U.K. claim for damages against the estate of British tech mogul Mike Lynch.
Vice President Kamala Harris made the announcement in Pittsburgh alongside President Biden.
Hotel workers have been locked in contract negotiations with chains including Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott.
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, was arrested by the FBI Tuesday morning, the FBI confirmed.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to testify publicly before a Republican-led House subcommittee next week.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson defended her dissenting opinion in an Idaho abortion case.
Rep. Angie Craig, in a competitive race to keep her House seat, believes Walz, as the VP nominee, can help her win reelection.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's vehicle was not involved in the crash, according to the campaign.
Here's where the mosquito-borne diseases West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis are being reported in the U.S. in 2024.
Asian American and Pacific Islander women once had a relatively low rate of breast cancer diagnoses. Now, researchers are scrambling to understand what's changed.
As a new school year is set to begin, some areas are seeing lower levels of vaccinations, which could make kids more susceptible to diseases like measles and whooping cough. Thd CDC is stepping up efforts to help get kids vaccinated, including those from lower income family who may struggle to afford health care. Celine Gounder reports.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, who signed a maternal health bill in her state last week, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that she doesn't "believe anything that Donald Trump says," including his recent support of IVF. "I don't think Donald Trump can spell IVF, let alone understand what it means, because his own Project 2025, remember, which establishes a fetal personhood, would undermine and take away IVF treatment," Healey added.
A chance test by a gastrointestinal specialist led to a "bombshell" diagnosis.
The Indian state of West Bengal passed a law seeking the death penalty for rapists in the wake of a doctor's brutal rape and murder.
The couple — who prosecutors say had a "long-unfulfilled wish to have a daughter" — are also accused of killing the Ukrainian woman's mother.
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu says he will not "give in to pressure" to agree to a truce in the war with Hamas.
"Unfortunately, the bottom of the boat ripped open," said Olivier Barbarin, mayor of a town in northern France where a first aid post was set up to treat victims.
The strike appeared to be one of the deadliest carried out by Russian forces since the war began more than 900 days ago.
Kyndle Wylde, the winner of "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition, grew up singing in her family's worship band before moving to Nashville.
Actor Max Greenfield, star of hit series "The Neighborhood" and "New Girl," discusses his new children's book, "Good Nice Thoughts." The book, inspired by his friendship with the late actor Leslie Jordan, aims to help kids tackle their anxieties.
Kyndle Wylde talks about her reaction to winning "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition and what's next for her in her music career.
You voted, and the winner of the "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition is Kyndle Wylde. The singer-songwriter grew up singing in her family's worship band at church and moved to Nashville to pursue her dreams of a career in music.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X.
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.
If you have an Amazon smart speaker, you may count on Alexa to help keep track of your to-do lists, check the weather or answer your questions on the fly, but would you pay extra if it meant an upgraded version of the personal voice assistant? Amazon is ready to find out as it looks to launch its delayed AI Alexa subscription by October. Abrar Al-Heeti, consumer tech and mobile reporter for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new service.
New artificial intelligence tools such as Flux are making it easier than ever to alter or fabricate images.
More Americans are having to choose between food and energy bills as the price of electricity rises. The cost is based on many factors, but one stands out from the rest — and is likely only going to make matters more complicated and expensive.
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
A Houston program funded in large part by oil and plastic producers claims to recycle any type of plastic. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more on his investigation into the program's claims.
Houston, Texas, says its new recycling program can handle any type of plastic and the city is touting it as a model for the nation. In collaboration with the nonprofit Inside Climate News, CBS News' Ben Tracy looked into whether the claims are too good to be true.
Officials haven't said how the boy, who is in custody, was related to the victims.
The couple — who prosecutors say had a "long-unfulfilled wish to have a daughter" — are also accused of killing the Ukrainian woman's mother.
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, was arrested by the FBI Tuesday morning, the FBI confirmed.
Rebecca Cheptegei's boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, poured petrol on her and set her ablaze during an argument, police said.
Four people were killed in what police are calling a random shooting on Chicago's blue line train as it was pulling into its last stop in Forest Park. A suspect is in custody. CBS Chicago's Tara Molina reports.
Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24.
Blue Origin launched six passengers, including a NASA-sponsored researcher and the youngest woman to fly in space, in the company's eighth crewed spaceflight.
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
SpaceX pressed ahead with plans for back-to-back launches of Starlink internet satellites Wednesday, one from Florida and the other from California. But there were some issues in Florida when the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket toppled over after landing at sea. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Pope Francis arrived in Indonesia Tuesday morning on an 11-day trip across southeast Asia, his longest trip since becoming the Catholic Church's top leader. CBS News' Anna Matranga is traveling with the pope and has more on his visit.
Long-term tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela have escalated after U.S. authorities seized a luxury jet used by Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Stalled cease-fire negotiations spark mass protests and strike in Israel; Boat carrying migrants capsizes in English Channel.
As kids work to shake the summer slump, many are turning to energy drinks to give them that extra boost to get through the day. And that spike in caffeine intake is leading to concerns about rapid heart rates, anxiety attacks and even seizures. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more on some of the risks that come with energy drinks.
A new ABC News/Ipsos poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris is getting a 13% boost from women voters against former President Donald Trump. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more.