Man recounts surviving 20 days in wildnernes
A California man is telling a miraculous survival story after disappearing for nearly three weeks in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Andres Gutierrez reports.
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What to know about California's Prop 50
Voters in California are deciding whether the state will redraw its congressional maps to favor Democrats ahead of next year's midterm elections. The ballot measure, known as Proposition 50, is backed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. CBS News investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
Trump on key state and local elections
While Tuesday's elections are local and statewide races, the outcomes will serve as a major test of President Trump's second term. President Trump himself has already weighed in on the New York City race, saying voters have "no choice" but to vote for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo for mayor. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Exit polls on Californians' feelings about U.S.
Voters in California are deciding on whether the state can redraw its congressional maps. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos reports from Sacramento. Then, Republican strategist Danielle Alvarez joins with analysis on the 2025 elections.
Updates on key Election Day races
Voters are heading to the polls in states across the country Tuesday, but three races in particular, in New York, New Jersey and Virginia, are being watched as a sign of what Americans want heading into next year's midterms. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Fin Gómez have more.
Latest on Election Day in several states
Election Day is here for voters in several states. CBS News' Taurean Small, Lilia Luciano, Katrina Kaufman and Hunter Woodall have the latest information on the key races being watched across the country.
California voters to decide on redistricting
California voters are deciding on Prop 50 this Election Day. The Democrat-led effort calls for the use of redistricted congressional maps through 2030. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more details.
2025 elections in NYC, New Jersey, Virginia to test Democrats, Trump
Election Day 2025 is here, with consequential races in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and a redistricting ballot measure in California.
Scientists discover black hole flare with the light of 10 trillion suns
Researcher Matthew Graham said scientists didn't initially "believe the numbers about the energy" emitting from the cosmic display.
Man describes surviving 3 weeks in wilderness
Ron Dailey says he's lucky to be alive after spending 20 days alone in the Sierra National Forest. The 65-year-old California man originally went out for a half-day hunting trip before getting lost.
What voters will decide on Election Day 2025
Tuesday is Election Day for millions of Americans across New York, New Jersey, Virginia and California. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to preview the contests.
Polls tighten ahead of Election Day
The mayoral race in New York City is tightening ahead of Tuesday's Election Day. Meanwhile, the race for New Jersey governor between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill heated up with an appearance from former President Barack Obama at a rally for Sherrill over the weekend. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more details.
Could Democrats win big in 2025 elections?
The chair of the Democratic National Committee says he's confident Democrats will win the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia on Tuesday. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join "The Takeout" to weigh in ahead of Election Day.
Robocalls are the top U.S. consumer complaint. How California and tech companies are fighting back.
How many spam calls have you gotten so far today? Unwanted robocalls are Americans' number one consumer complaint, and CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts is asking: What's being done to stop them?
From Barbie and Ken, to Hot Wheels cars, to Chatty Cathy and countless others, California-based Mattel is the largest toymaker in the world. Mo Rocca went for a rare behind-the-scenes tour to see how the magic happens
From Barbie and Ken, to Hot Wheels cars, to Chatty Cathy and countless others, California-based Mattel is the largest toymaker in the world. Mo Rocca went for a rare behind-the-scenes tour to see how the magic happens.
It opened in 1935, billed back then as the world's largest cafeteria
It opened in 1935, billed back then as the world's largest cafeteria. Following decades of decay and declining business, Clifton's is getting more than a fresh coat of paint. Restaurateur and developer Andrew Meieran has had a crush on Clifton's for the longest time and now he's turning it into the go-to spot for comfort food. Lee Cowan reports on the resurrection of a classic Downtown Los Angeles eatery.
California labor leader makes case for Prop 50
Those behind California's redistricting effort are making their final pitch to voters ahead of Election Day on Tuesday. David Huerta, president of Service Employees International Union California, joins "The Takeout" to discuss why he supports the ballot measure.
Kiley pushes ban on mid-decade redistricting
Millions of California voters have already cast their ballots in the state's congressional redistricting campaign. The effort to counter the Republican-led move in Texas could cost Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley his seat. Kiley joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
How California's Prop 50 may impact midterms
California voters will decide on Election Day if the state will change its congressional map to help Democrats' chances in the 2026 midterms. The campaign, led by Gov. Gavin Newsom, is in response to Texas Republicans redrawing their map. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports on the potential impact.
Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris hint at 2028 bids
High-profile Democrats are already flirting with 2028 White House bids. In the last few days, both California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris suggested they could see themselves running. CBS News' Robert Costa and Julie Watts join to discuss.
New Jersey, California polling sites safety
The Justice Department said it will monitor New Jersey and California polling sites from now until Election Day. CBS News election law contributor David Becker has more details.
Newsom on potential 2028 presidential run
California Gov. Gavin Newsom told CBS News that he would "be lying" if he said he wasn't considering making a 2028 presidential run after the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne and Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan join with more.
Shutdown emboldens base jumpers in Yosemite
Base jumping in national parks is illegal, but with park staffers furloughed by the government shutdown, thrill seekers in parks like Yosemite are getting more daring. Carter Evans reports.
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Newsom says he will consider White House run after 2026 elections
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
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Gavin Newsom on opposing Donald Trump: "He's a wrecking ball"
Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has emerged as one of President Trump's fiercest antagonists – fighting the president's deployment of the military in his state, and leading a redistricting drive in California to counteract similar Republican efforts in other states, in order to help Democrats win back the House next year. But is he also thinking ahead to 2028? Newsom talks with Robert Costa about his use of satirical social media posts, podcasts, and his future on the national stage.
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U.S. launches military strikes on Venezuela, Trump says Maduro captured
Soon after the U.S. carried out military strikes inside Venezuela, President Trump said the nation's President Nicolás Maduro had been captured and flown out.
World reaction to U.S. strikes on Venezuela pours in
Many U.S. adversaries condemned the U.S. strikes on Venezuela, while other governments called for deescalation.
U.S. lawmakers react after Trump announces Venezuela operation
Reactions from U.S. lawmakers poured in after the Trump administration announced strikes on Venezuela and the capture of the country's president.
Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue"
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
Potential ISIS-inspired attack thwarted in North Carolina, officials say
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
Venezuela strikes continue history of U.S. interventions in Latin America
Since the Cold War, the United States has conducted over half a dozen military interventions in Latin America.
9 Minnesota child centers in viral video "operating as expected," officials say
Nine of the Minnesota child care centers that were discussed in a viral video, prompting allegations of fraud, were operated as expected when state investigators conducted on-site checks this week, officials said on Friday.
Swiss bar fire started by sparklers, investigators say, amid efforts to ID victims
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.