"Mysterious spiral" illuminates Alaska sky
"I always see strange things in the sky but this was insane," one woman who saw the mysterious spiral said.
California
Goats help trim flammable brush in San Francisco
Heavy precipitation has led to an abundance of grass and other brush throughout San Francisco, but as the seasons change and the plants die, they become dangerously flammable. To help reduce the risk of fires, City Grazing has unleashed a herd of goats to graze throughout the city and help manage the fire risk. John Blackstone shares the group’s story.
Here's what a $100K salary is really worth across the U.S.
In some cities, the milestone income falls way short of a six-figure lifestyle, a SmartAsset analysis shows.
FAA clears the way for maiden flight of SpaceX Starship rocket
With an FAA license in hand, SpaceX says the maiden flight of the world's most powerful rocket could come as early as Monday.
3 American sailors missing off coast of Mexico
They were last heard from on April 4 near Mazatlán, Mexico, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Details emerge about suspect charged with murder in tech executive's death
Neighbors described Momeni as "warm" and said it was a shock to see him arrested by police.
2023 Coachella music festival preview
Coachella is back for this year's music festival. Music reporter August Brown from The Los Angeles Times joins to preview this years event.
Revolution | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Sunday, as civilization moves closer to embracing the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, Scott Pelley is given access to Google’s campus in Mountain View, Calif., and their AI lab in London to examine their new slate of technologies.
Sen. Feinstein asks for Judiciary replacement
Democrat Dianne Feinstein has asked to be temporarily replaced on the Senate Judiciary Committee after missing several votes while recovering from shingles. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
California's superbloom is so big and bright, it can be seen from space
NASA's Landsat 9 satellite, which was launched in 2021 to capture images of Earth's land surface, sent back images of bright purple and green blooms in Carrizo Plain National Park.
Disneyland to officially close down Splash Mountain next month
Plans to change the ride's theme were originally announced in 2020 in an effort to remove the spotlight from the 1946 film it is based on, "Song of the South," which some say is racist.
Juul agrees to pay $462M to 6 states and District of Columbia
The embattled electronic cigarette maker is paying its largest settlement to date over the teen vaping surge.
California could ban certain food additives
Some chemicals in U.S. food are banned in other countries, but California could be the first state to get rid of these additives. Danya Bacchus reports.
Wildflower super bloom returns to California after rainy winter
California officials say super blooms of flowers happen in wet years that occur after several years of drought.
In Colorado River talks, still no agreement about water cuts
The Biden administration has evaluated how seven Western states that are reliant on the dwindling water supply from the Colorado River could dramatically cut their water use in the basin.
Higher prices for produce after Calif. storms
The price of many fruits and vegetables will be higher this spring and summer after a series of atmospheric rivers flooded farmland in California. CBS News climate reporter Cara Korte joins Lilia Luciano with more on her reporting.
Rep. Katie Porter seeks job in U.S. Senate
Rep. Katie Porter, who is in a competitive race for Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat, has written a memoir. In the book, she addresses the challenges of being a single mom in Congress, as well as the domestic abuse that ended her marriage. She talks with Natalie Morales about the possibility of a future White House bid.
Rep. Katie Porter on being "congressmom" and competitive Senate race
Rep. Katie Porter travels to Washington at least three times a month and preps most family meals in advance, using a whiteboard to manage her packed schedule.
California considers ban on some food additives
A California state assembly member has proposed a ban on red dye No. 3 and four other food additives in the state based on potential links to cancer and other health concerns. The additives are allowed by the FDA and food manufacturers say they're safe, but they have been banned in Europe for years. CBS News' Danya Bacchus reports.
Puppy "miraculously" unharmed after being tossed from car in L.A. police pursuit
The dog was placed in a Michael Kors bag and thrown from the vehicle of a suspect wanted for an alleged carjacking and attempted murder, police said.
Why you'll probably be paying more for produce this season
Atmospheric rivers devastated acres of California's crops — meaning Americans will likely see higher prices for items like strawberries, lettuce, even frozen pizza this spring and summer.
How dog training gave inmate a fresh start
Bradley Arrowood is a dog trainer for lead national correspondent David Begnaud, but before his career took off, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. David sat down with Arrowood who told him how working with dogs helped him receive a second chance, and also with former California Governor Jerry Brown, who played a role in Arrowood's release while seeking a second chance of his own.
Salmon fishing season canceled for most of West Coast
Biologists say the chinook salmon population has declined dramatically after years of drought.
Female physicians take on medicine's gender gap
Even though more than 50% of medical school students are women, there continues to be a gender gap in some of medicine's top specialties. A group of female physicians at a San Francisco hospital are hoping to change that. Norah O'Donnell has the story in "Eye on America."
Female physicians at California hospital take on medicine's gender gap
Even though more than 50% of medical school students are women, a gender gap remains in top specialties.
Trump says he's fired Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook
President Trump said Monday he has fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors — a dramatic move after months of public attacks against the central bank.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody, facing deportation to Uganda
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
Trump wants to punish flag burning. Is burning the American flag illegal?
President Trump signed an executive order that seeks to go after people who burn the American flag.
Here are the Powerball winning numbers drawn in $750 million jackpot
Monday night's Powerball jackpot is an estimated $750 million, with an approximate cash value of $338.6 million.
Trump floats changing Defense Department to Department of War
President Trump on Monday floated returning the Department of Defense to its prior name, the Department of War, calling its current moniker "too defensive."
House Oversight Committee subpoenas Jeffrey Epstein's estate
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer subpoenaed estate of Jeffrey Epstein, seeking over a dozen categories of documents.
Why Cracker Barrel's new logo is a flop, according to branding experts
Cracker Barrel badly misread its own customer base — and our culturally sensitive times — in trying to spruce up its image, experts say.
Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to felony battery against a police officer in L.A.
Lil Nas X has been charged with three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting arrest after he was arrested last week on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City.
FEMA staff argue Trump administration's cuts risk undoing progress since Katrina
A group of current and former FEMA officials is blasting the Trump administration for its sweeping changes to the disaster relief agency, days before the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.