What causes avalanches and how can you survive them?
Knowing what to do in an avalanche can help you survive.
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Supreme Court to decide whether cities can punish homeless residents for sleeping on public property
The Supreme Court said Friday it will weigh whether a city's enforcement of rules prohibiting homeless residents from camping on public property violates the Constitution's protection from cruel and unusual punishment.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty in tax case
Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to nine federal tax charges in a California court. Catherine Herridge, CBS News' senior investigative correspondent, reports from Los Angeles.
Hunter Biden to be arraigned in tax case
Hunter Biden is expected to plead not guilty to federal tax charges in a Los Angeles courtroom Thursday. The president's son was indicted on nine felony and misdemeanor tax-related offenses last month. He's accused of skipping out on paying $1.4 million to the IRS. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge is outside the court.
Hunter Biden to be arraigned in California
Just one day after his surprise appearance on Capitol Hill, Hunter Biden is set to be arraigned in California on Thursday on federal tax charges. Prosecutors accused the president's son of spending "millions of dollars on an extravagant lifestyle rather than paying his tax bills." He is expected to plead not guilty. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
Details of deadly California avalanche
A woman said she watched from a chairlift as an avalanche swept through the Palisades Tahoe ski resort in California on Wednesday, killing one person. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
eBay agrees to pay $3 million to resolve charges over stalking scandal
Online retailer eBay has agreed to pay a $3 million fine to resolve criminal charges over employees who harassed a Massachusetts couple by sending live spiders, cockroaches and other disturbing items to their home.
Deadly California ski resort avalanche
A powerful avalanche struck a section of expert trails at a California ski resort near Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, tragically killing one person and prompting rescues of others. CBS News' Carter Evans reports from Olympic Valley, California.
One dead in Northern California avalanche
One skier was killed and at least one other hurt when an avalanche struck a ski resort in the Sierra Nevada Wednesday morning in Northern California's popular Lake Tahoe area. Andrew Hobner has the latest.
New California bill aims to ban tackle football for kids under 12
Concern is rising about brain damage young athletes could sustain while playing tackle football.
A story of second chances
Before Bradley Arrowood took a job as a dog trainer for our lead national correspondent David Begnaud, he had served more than 20 years of a life sentence for a murder he committed in the 1990s. While in prison in California, Arrowood trained dogs to be adoptable and fit for service. In 2018, he walked out of prison a free man after then-governor Jerry Brown commuted his sentence. Begnaud caught up with both of them, and reports on how Arrowood is expanding his training business to include other former inmates also looking for a second chance.
Headless body found in vineyard in 2011 identified as California woman
Ada Beth Kaplan has been identified as the woman who was discovered at a grape vineyard on March 29, 2011, officials said.
2 seats adjacent to Alaska Airlines fuselage blowout were empty, officials say
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
California law banning guns in most public places again halted by appeals court
The law, signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in September, prohibits people from carrying concealed guns in 26 places including public parks and playgrounds, churches, banks and zoos.
2 indicted in Airbnb, Vrbo scam linked to 10,000 reservations
The online housing short-term rental property scam included discrimination against Black people, the Department of Justice said.
Lowriders free to cruise in California after bans come to an end
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 436 in October, prohibiting lowrider bans and anti-cruising ordinances across the Golden State. The law was enacted on Jan. 1.
Three border entry points set to reopen
Four border entry ports are set to reopen in California, Texas and Arizona on Thursday. It comes as a delegation of Republican lawmakers led by House Speaker Mike Johnson travel to the southern border. CBS News has gained exclusive access to one of the busiest border entry points in Eagle Pass, Texas. Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Margaret Brennan reports from Texas.
New laws taking effect in 2024
As 2024 begins, there are new laws in effect in several states across the country that affect wages, gun rights and access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson looks at some of the new legislation.
U.S. to reopen southern border crossings
On Thursday, the U.S. will reopen official southern border crossings that were previously shut down due to a surge in migration. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is in Eagle Pass, Texas, with more.
Parent group plans to sue California attorney general over title of trans intitiative
A group of parent activists are planning to sue California's attorney general over a newly filed initiative centered on transgender students.
101-year-old veteran attributes longevity to this soda
Eugene Petersen, a 101-year-old veteran, works out, fishes and volunteers several days a week. He said Dr. Pepper is one of the keys to his long life.
Rose Parade preparations underway in Pasadena
In Pasadena, California, final preparations were underway Sunday for the Rose Parade, a New Year's Day tradition dating back to 1890.
Several states increase minimum wage in 2024
Millions of Americans ringing in the New Year with a raise as a near-record number of states increase their minimum wage. California is leading the way after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to boost pay for fast food and health care workers. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
Most funding for endangered species only benefits a few creatures
Since passage of the Endangered Species Act 50 years ago, more than 1,700 plants, mammals, fish, insects and other species in the U.S. have been listed as threatened or endangered with extinction.
See the massive rogue wave in California that swept away a pickup truck
Forecasters are warning of an "exceptionally dangerous" wave event along California's coast that "has not occurred in many years."
Ex-FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty to charges of lying to Congress
Former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime foe of President Trump, will appear in Virginia for an arraignment, in his first court appearance since being criminally charged.
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Senate prepares to vote again on Day 8 of government shutdown
The government shutdown stretched into Day 8 on Wednesday with more Senate votes planned. Follow live updates here.
Bondi faces questions on DOJ probes, Epstein files at Senate hearing
Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her first hearing since her confirmation.
Gazans orphaned by Israel's war with Hamas long for lost childhoods
CBS News meets young Palestinians who've lost their parents to Israel's war with Hamas, who say they're scared, and know "life will never be the same."
Trump posts that Chicago mayor, Gov. Pritzker "should be in jail"
"Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement]" Officers!" President Trump posted. "Governor Pritzker also!"
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DNI Tulsi Gabbard orders U.S. intel agency leaders to stem leaks
DNI Tulsi Gabbard issued a directive to review polygraph policies and curb press leaks, echoing actions taken by the Bush and Obama administrations.
Flights delayed at some airports amid air traffic controller shortage
Airports in several U.S. states are seeing flight delays as the government shutdown enters a second week.
Soldiers investigated after 6 people shot dead on highway
Numerous violent clashes involving security forces in Tamaulipas have prompted accusations of extrajudicial killings.
Tropical Storm Jerry churns over central Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Jerry continued to churn over tropical waters of the central Atlantic Ocean and was likely to become a hurricane.