World's oldest person, U.S.-born Spanish woman, turns 116
María Branyas Morera was born on March 4, 1907, in San Francisco, California.
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Some Californians still trapped in by snow
Some residents in mountain areas of California are pleading for help after a powerful winter storm brought heavy snow and left them stranded in their homes for days without power and dwindling essential supplies. Joy Benedict has the details.
California continues to dig out from storm
Thousands of people in California are without power and some are stuck in their homes in the wake of historic snowfall. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti joined CBS News from Truckee, California, with the latest on the recovery efforts and the forecast for more incoming snowfall in the Sierra Nevadas.
California court tosses murder conviction because of rap video shown at trial
The conviction was overturned under a new law that states creative expressions like rap videos or lyrics cannot be used as evidence without serious consideration by a judge.
Yosemite National Park closed indefinitely amid winter storms
A longtime ranger said the snow broke a 54-year-old record in Yosemite Valley – and weather predictions show the snow isn't over yet.
Some California regions now free of drought after recent rain and snow
While this is welcome news to residents, the U.S. Drought Monitor warns that the state is not in the clear when it comes to the water supply.
Snowed-in Californians stranded in their homes
In the aftermath of two powerful back-to-back storms which pummeled California, many residents in mountain areas have been stranded in their homes for days because of the heavy snow. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has also declared a state of emergency. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
DNA leads to arrest over 40 years after woman found dead in cornfield
The original deputy on the case was killed in the line of duty in 1985. "His hard work is still helping solve cases over 40 years later," the sheriff's office said.
Staggering snowfall in California mountains leaves residents trapped for days
Emergency crews are scrambling to shuttle food and medicine to residents of California mountain communities stranded by back-to-back winter storms.
Couple accuses fertility clinic of implanting embryo with cancer genes
The couple's child now has a more than 80% chance of developing hereditary diffuse gastric cancer, according to the suit.
California storm leaves thousands without power
The second of two back-to-back winter storms dumped several feet of snow in California's Sierra Nevada mountains and stranded some residents. The storm has also left tens of thousands of customers without power statewide. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
RFK killer Sirhan Sirhan denied parole by California board
The panel that denied Sirhan's appeal said he lacks insight into what caused him to shoot Robert F. Kennedy.
Many trapped after California blizzard
CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Pollock Pines, California, and joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Dutheirs to share the stories of families in parts of the state who remain trapped in their homes after a massive winter storm.
Biden nominates Julie Su as next labor secretary
The president is nominating Su, the current deputy secretary and a former California official, as his next labor secretary.
Dangerous winter storm slams the West Coast
Officials are warning residents in California's mountain communities to avoid unneccessary travel. Some have become stranded in their homes as the snow continues to pile on. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Woman dies as porch collapses under California snow storm
The woman, whose name has not been released, suffered cardiac arrest in the accident, authorities said.
Snow storms hit both coasts
A storm moved through the Northeast on Monday night, dumping significant snow in New England. In Northern California, blizzard warnings were in effect for Tuesday night. Errol Barnett has the latest.
Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl barbecues at LA homeless shelter
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl spent 24 hours barbecuing at a Los Angeles homeless shelter during some rare California winter storms. CBS News' John Dickerson has the story.
Concern grows for missing San Francisco radio host Jeffrey Vandergrift
The radio host, also known as JV, has been missing since last Thursday.
Tornadoes destroy homes in Oklahoma
Severe weather is affecting of millions of people from coast to coast. CBS News correspondent Omar VIllafranca joined John Dickerson from Norman, Oklahoma, with more on the damage there.
Southern California hit with rare snowstorm
Severe weather hit the West Coast over the weekend, bringing snow and blizzard warnings to parts of California. Thousands of people are still without power. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti joins Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers with the latest from Phelan, California.
26 arrested in gang sweep after "cartel-style execution" of 6 in California
The crackdown follows last month's "cartel-style execution" of six people that investigators believe stemmed from a gang rivalry.
Journalist Belva Davis, a trailblazer who "kicked open the door"
In 1967, at a time when there were almost no Black reporters on television, Belva Davis began working at KPIX in San Francisco; she is believed to be the first Black female TV reporter in the western United States. "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker (who, like many journalists, walked in her footsteps) looks back at her career, and how making a dream a reality became her legacy.
Blizzards bring 6 feet of snow to parts of California
Two powerful winter storms could cover communities with up to 20 inches of snow in and around the Sierra Nevadas.
California faces more blizzards, floods in multistate storm
A powerful winter storm lashing California is still threatening floods, blizzards and avalanches while adding frigid temperatures to the misery mix.
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.
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."
Huge dust storm engulfs Phoenix, grounding hundreds of flights
Heavy rain and wind followed the dust storm, delaying flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and causing some damage to a terminal roof.
Powerball estimated jackpot jumps to $815 million, game's 7th biggest
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.
California Republicans file petition to stop special election on Newsom's redistricting plan
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan is facing more legal pushback as state Republicans filed another emergency petition to block a November special election on the proposal.
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.
Mysterious deaths of 21 dogs at boarding facility under investigation
Authorities said 21 dogs were found dead at Anastasia's Acres Dog Boarding Facility. One dog was found alive and taken to a veterinarian for treatment.
More homesellers are pulling their properties off the market. Here's why.
Unable to find buyers, a growing number of sellers are pulling their homes off the market rather than compromise on price.
Southwest Airlines' upcoming policy for plus-sized passengers questioned
Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making.