School district to pay $2.25 million to sex abuse victim of teacher
The settlement brings to $8.25 million the amount paid by Redlands Unified School District to Laura Whitehurst's victims since her 2013 arrest.
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CBP reveals secret "ground zero" in its fight against fentanyl
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has intercepted 8,000 pounds of fentanyl chemical precursors in the past three months, officials say.
U.S. Air Force conducts test launch of unarmed ICBM
The test is part of a program to "demonstrate that the United States' nuclear deterrent is safe," according to the Air Force Global Strike Command.
Injured motorist rescued after 5 days trapped at bottom of ravine
When crews arrived, "they found a badly damaged pickup truck and one occupant" at the bottom of a 100-foot cliff, officials said.
Driver rescued after being trapped for 5 days
A driver was rescued five days after his truck plunged over a 100-foot cliff and into a ravine in Southern California.
Woman accused in $2 million murder-for-hire plot to kill husband
Tatyana Remley, 42, was arrested during a sting operation conducted by undercover detectives.
The Uplift: Helping Ukrainians and more
A couple with a connection to Ukraine helps save 11 refugees from the war-torn country. Two young brothers who fell on hard times after their mom died overcome the odds, thanks to a group of strangers. Survivors of a California wildfire turn their attention to helping Maui. Plus, more heartwarming videos.
Burger King, other big restaurant chains accused of false advertising
Customers want to know just how much meat is in their Whopper — and they're taking their fight to court.
Student reporter joins Talk of the Table
Payton Lee is a student reporter at her middle school in Palo Alto, California. She is learning how to shoot, edit and anchor her school's morning news program. She joins "CBS Mornings" for a special back-to-school edition of Talk of the Table.
Consumers can face surprise bills from costly ambulance rides
Americans are protected from most surprise medical bills by the No Surprises Act that took effect last year. But there's one key item the legislation left out.
Pilot killed in combat jet crash near San Diego base is identified
Maj. Andrew Mettler, a native of Georgia, was a leader in his squadron, the Fighting Bengals, at the time of his death.
Bob Barker, longtime host of "The Price is Right," dead at 99
Bob Barker hosted CBS' "The Price is Right" for 35 years.
Inside the Carlsbad Caverns
The Carlsbad Caverns are a sprawling underground site with over a hundred caves. A century ago this year, it was named a national monument. Seven years later, it became a national park. As the decades have gone on, more and more people have visited the site to see the underground wonders we know about - and explore the ones we don't yet. Jeff Glor reports.
Marine pilot found dead after military plane crashes near San Diego
The pilot's body was found after an hours-long search.
Former cop kills 3 in bar shooting targeting wife
John Snowling, 59, shot his wife, who was divorcing him, and then began firing "randomly" at other patrons in the bar, authorities said.
California cleans up after Hilary
Communities in Southern California are cleaning up after record rainfall from Tropical Storm Hilary brought flooding and mudslides. Carter Evans reports.
Jailed Sam Bankman-Fried needs proper vegan diet to prepare for trial, lawyers say
The FTX founder needs proper access to computers, Adderall and a better vegan diet, his attorneys claim.
Neighborhoods buried in mud after Hilary
Cleanup efforts are underway in Southern California after Tropical Storm Hilary dropped rain totals not seen in the area in nearly a century. CBS News' Carter Evans has more from Oak Glen, California.
Partial blackout at L.A. hospital prompts evacuation of some patients
LAFD paramedics were forced to carry some down stairs because elevators weren't working in one building at White Memorial.
Southern California recovers from storm
A rare tropical storm took aim at Southern California over the weekend, causing record rainfall, mudslides and flooding across the region. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more from communities working to recover after the storm.
California mayor reflects on Hilary aftermath
Randall Putz, the mayor of Big Bear Lake, California, reflects on the aftermath of tropical storm Hilary over the weekend, which brought record rainfall, flooding and mudslides to communities across Southern California.
Store owner killed in Pride flag dispute
Police say a man shot and killed store owner Lauri Carlton after making disparaging remarks about an LGBTQ+ Pride flag outside of her business in Cedar Glen, California. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
Store owner shot dead by suspect who made remarks about Pride flag
The flag stood outside her clothing store in Cedar Glen, California.
Hilary causes dozens of road closures
Flooding and numerous rock and mudslides have been reported in parts of California and the Southwest after Hilary slammed the region, affecting many roadways. Tony Tavares, director of the California Department of Transportation, joined CBS News with an update on road conditions in the state.
Tropical storm hits California with record rain
Tropical Storm Hilary moved through Southern California overnight after making landfall in Mexico's Baja California peninsula on Sunday. It's been decades since a tropical storm hit California, and it brought record rainfall, flooding and mudslides. Carter Evans reports.
Israeli forces kill 4 aid seekers near Gaza City, hospital and witnesses say
A U.N.-backed initiative on Friday declared a famine in Gaza City.
Maps show Tropical Storm Fernand's path and forecast in Atlantic
Fernand is the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Cargo Dragon heads for space station
The cargo Dragon is the first equipped with a add-on thrusters to periodically raise the space station's altitude.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be deported to Uganda, official says
The Trump administration may try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda days after he was released from pre-trial detention, according to a DHS official.
Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. to stand trial in Mexico over alleged cartel ties
Since 2019, Mexican prosecutors have been investigating Julio César Chávez Jr. following a complaint filed by U.S. authorities against the Sinaloa Cartel for organized crime, human trafficking, arms trafficking and drug trafficking.
Abbott says he will approve contentious GOP redistricting bill
The Texas Senate approved the measure after a heated debate, marking a major step in a mid-decade redistricting effort backed by President Trump.
Some international postal services suspend shipment of packages to U.S.
Multiple postal services, including in India and around Europe, say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.
North Korea test fires 2 new antiair missiles
The test coincided with new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung 's trip to Tokyo for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
U.S. scientists work to preserve vulnerable species at a Smithsonian lab
Experts at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute care for endangered species on 32,000 sprawling acres in Northern Virginia.