Victim of "Scorecard Killer" identified as Iowa teen 49 years after murder
Michael Ray Schlicht has long been thought to be an early victim of Randy Kraft, dubbed the "Scorecard Killer," authorities said.
California
Doughnut shop owner reflects on internment camp
Jim Nakano was sent with his mother to a Japanese internment camp when he was just 2 years old. In 1972, he opened The Donut Man, which has become a beloved staple of his Southern California community. Adam Yamaguchi has the story.
When will George Santos face vote to expel?
Rep. Robert Garcia of California is expected to introduce another resolution to expel embattled New York Rep. George Santos this afternoon. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is following the resolutions to expel Santos as well as reports on the foreign aid talks developing in Capitol Hill.
Teen's recycling business still going strong
Ryan Hickman began collecting bottles for recycling when he was just 3 years old. Now, at 14, he's still going, earning money for college and giving back to his community. Carter Evans has the story.
Love triangle revealed after man stabbed to death in California, police say
Evidence in the case allegedly included incriminating texts, surveillance video and a Selena Gomez song.
The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people in California and the push for change
California is home to the largest Native American population in the country with more than 160 tribes. The state ranks 5th for the country's most cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people. It's been described as an epidemic, an emergency and a crisis by California tribal leaders desperate for change.
Eye on America: AP African American Studies
In California, we get an exclusive look at the new AP African American Studies course being offered in some high schools, which has received pushback from some conservative politicians. Then, we tour a monastery that once housed an order of nuns right in the heart of Hollywood. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
California cracking down on universities failing to reunite Native American remains with tribes
In California, a state law requires universities to show their work trying to reunite native remains with the tribes they belong to. Assemblymember James Ramos, who is a Native American, is calling out California universities that are failing to return those remains.
Biden, Xi hold high-stakes meeting in California
President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a face-to-face meeting near San Francisco Wednesday. Prior to this, the two leaders had not even spoken by phone in over a year, during which time tensions have soared between the two superpowers. Weijia Jiang has more.
Analysis on high-stakes Biden-Xi meeting
President Biden is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday on the sidelines of the APEC summit in California. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan shares her analysis on what to expect from the high-stakes meeting, and how the U.S. is handling the release of hostages being held by Hamas.
Biden to meet with Chinese President Xi
President Biden is in Northern California Wednesday for an economic summit with Indo-Pacific leaders and a crucial meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that carries significant implications for future U.S.-China relations. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports from San Francisco.
Biden expected to meet with Xi Jinping
President Biden is expected to meet with China's President Xi Jinping for a highly anticipated summit during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in San Francisco. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on the planned summit.
How long will I-10 be closed?
Part of I-10, a major interstate near downtown Los Angeles, remains closed Monday after a massive storage yard fire over the weekend. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports on how long the closures may last.
"Melanie's Law" to combat fentanyl overdoses
"Melanie's Law" will require California schools to have a fentanyl prevention plan in place in case of potential overdoses among students. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more on the law's potential impact.
5 U.S. service members killed in crash
Five U.S. special operations soldiers who died during a training operation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea were deployed to Cyprus in case evacuations were ordered in Israel and Lebanon, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the White House response to the military losses related to U.S. operations in the Middle East.
5 U.S. service members killed in crash
Five special operations aviation soldiers who died during a training operation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea were deployed to Cyprus in case evacuations were ordered in Israel and Lebanon, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the White House response to the military losses related to U.S. operations in the Middle East.
Massive fire shuts down Los Angeles freeway
A massive fire shut down the I-10 freeway, one of the busiest roadways in Los Angeles. A state of emergency was declared and it's unclear how long the road will remain closed. Elise Preston reports.
Tribe pushes to conserve their coastline
The Chumash tribe have been fighting industrialization along the California coast, working to conserve the marine ecosystem that has been cared for for generations. In partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Chumash tribe is now months away from potentially being the first Indigenous group have its own marine sanctuary. Elise Preston has more.
Indigenous tribe works to establish California marine sanctuary
If the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary is officially established, it will be the first such site proposed by an Indigenous group.
Jewish man dies after attack at rally
An Jewish man died from his injuries after an altercation at dual Israeli-Palestinian protests in Southern California over the weekend. Police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime. Elise Preston has the story.
"Godmother of A.I." Fei-Fei Li: "The power lies within people"
Fei-Fei Li, known as the "Godmother of A.I.," is also the author of a memoir titled, "The Worlds I See," which focuses on her upbringing and work in the field.
California woman disappeared in Guatemala weeks ago, family says
Nancy Ng, a 29-year-old from L.A., was first reported missing Oct. 19 while on a yoga retreat in Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, according to her family.
Young surfer teaches others in California
One young surfer teaches children, some with disabilities, to surf in California. The 12-year old learned to surf when he was 3 and spreads the joy as an instructor at volunteering with "Waves of Impact," which provides free surf camps for people with disabilities. Carter Evans reports.
Jury: Tesla autopilot not at fault in crash
A California jury has found that Tesla's autopilot feature was not to blame for a fatal crash in 2019. After the landmark verdict, Tesla said its cars are making the roads safer. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
Tesla Autopilot not to blame for crash, jury rules
A Southern California jury ruled Tuesday in a civil lawsuit brought against Tesla that its Autopilot system was not at fault in a 2019 crash with left one person dead. Survivors of the crash argued that Tesla's technology was defective, while Tesla claimed the crash was due to driver error.
live updates
Senate votes fail again on Day 8 of government shutdown
The government shutdown stretched into Day 8 on Wednesday as another round of Senate votes failed to advance funding bills. Follow live updates here.
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, appeared in Virginia for an arraignment, in his first court appearance since he was charged.
Florida man arrested for allegedly starting Palisades Fire
The Palisades Fire burned more than 23,000 acres and killed at least 12 people in January.
Latino voters who backed Trump could be a key factor in NJ governor's race
Trump made substantial inroads in heavily Latino areas in New Jersey in 2024, but many have since soured on him and the GOP, a CBS News analysis finds.
Organic frozen spinach recalled due to potential listeria contamination
Sno Pac Foods is recalling two types of organic frozen spinach due to potential listeria contamination, which can lead to serious illness.
Joan Kennedy, first wife of Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy, dies at 89
Joan Bennett Kennedy, the former wife of the late Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, died Wednesday. She was 89.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire soccer player
Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo becomes his sport's first billionaire, with his wealth driven by Saudi contract.
14 soldiers killed as "love triangle" turns deadly in South Sudan
At least 14 soldiers were killed in South Sudan after a suspected "love triangle" dispute led to a shootout, the army said.
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.