California mother arrested after toddler dies from fentanyl overdose
Jennifer Mae Niemann is being held on four charges including child endangerment and possession of controlled substances.
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Shift to EVs too slow to avoid "catastrophe," report finds
"Toyota, Volkswagen and other leading automakers are on a collision course with the climate," Greenpeace says.
Baby in stroller shot dead while being pushed by mother on sidewalk
Police said detectives were canvassing the area for witnesses and video surveillance.
40 years after businessman found dead in Spokane, suspect arrested in L.A.
The man who was arrested for the alleged murder has already served 27 years in prison on unrelated charges.
Man who sold $2.04B Powerball ticket reveals what he'll do with $1M bonus
Joe Chahayed said he didn't know who won the giant prize but hopes it's someone local.
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Abortion rights supporters score midterm victories in at least 3 states
Voters in at least four states voted to protect abortion access through measures on the ballot, CBS News projects.
Climate change measures on the line in the 2022 midterms
Three states have measures on their ballots that could have significant impact.
California ticket wins record $2B Powerball prize
An unidentified person purchased the winning Powerball ticket in Altadena, California. The historic drawing was delayed by half a day. Christina Ruffini has the details.
Winning $2 billion Powerball ticket sold
The largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history was finally sold on Tuesday. CBS News' Christina Ruffini is in Altadena, California, where one lucky player had the winning numbers for the $2.04 billion prize.
National Park Service urging people not to lick toxic toads
The toad, also called – Bufo alvarius, or psychedelic toad – secretes a venom that can paralyze or even kill dogs.
California swimmer says shark shook her "like a dog" in its jaws
Lyn Jutronich gave her first interviews from her hospital bed where she is recovering after the shark bit her leg.
Bring Your Own Brigade | Official Trailer
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker’s documentary captures the horror and heroism of the deadliest week of wildfires in California history and explores the causes and solutions of a global crisis that is quite literally burning our world to the ground. Bring Your Own Brigade is in theaters August 6 and streaming on CBSN and Paramount+ on August 20.
Kamala Harris' friends say vice president is fearless
Longtime friends of the former California senator say she has always stood firm in her beliefs and ambitions. Gayle King reports.
Woman attacked by shark while swimming near San Diego
The beach is now closed for at least 48 hours under the city of Del Mar's shark bite protocol.
21 arrested in nationwide catalytic converter theft ring bust
A New Jersey auto shop knowingly purchased stolen catalytic converters, extracted the precious metal powders and sold them to a metal refinery for over $545 million, federal prosecutors said.
Former Twitter employees file lawsuit
A proposed class action lawsuit filed in California alleges Twitter is eliminating employees without enough notice, violating California's "Warn" Act. Senior Correspondent for Business Insider Ben Bergman joins CBS with the latest.
Biden makes final pitch to save incumbent Democrats
President Biden's travel itinerary for his last big campaign swing reveals his party's defensive stance.
Gavin Newsom denies plans for presidential run
Gov. Gavin Newsom is hitting the campaign trail for other Democrats, leading many to question whether his political ambitions extend beyond California. Newsom talked exclusively with Major Garrett about a potential presidential run, the midterm elections and President Biden.
Chicken sold at Costco recalled because it may contain plastic
About 148,000 pounds of Foster Farms chicken patties were shipped to the retailer's distribution centers in five states.
Blue whales are "canaries" for microplastic consumption, study finds
The estimate is conservative, one researcher said, but shows the whales are "canaries in the coal mine" for a potentially toxic problem for other animals, including humans.
Whales off the California coast consume up to 10 million microplastics every day, study finds
A new study found that blue whales off California's coast are consuming about 10,000,000 pieces of microplastics every day — an amount that could be potentially toxic to the whales and other animals that end up with the pollutants in their systems.
4 sickened, 1 in critical condition, by carbon dioxide leak at Los Angeles airport
Four independent contractors, which included three men and one woman, were working in the utility room when they heard a popping sound, officials said.
Man imprisoned for 38 years freed after DNA evidence points to different person
Maurice Hastings, who has maintained he was innocent since the time of his arrest, said he "prayed for many years that this day would come."
Suspect in assault at Pelosi home had posted about QAnon
The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home and severely beating her husband with a hammer appears to have made racist and often rambling posts online.
Busiest travel routes in America
Knowing the most popular air travel routes can save you time and money when traveling. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" with his insights on that, plus tips to save money if you're looking to travel to Europe.
2 children killed, 17 people injured in shooting at Catholic school in Minneapolis
Two young children were killed and 17 others were injured in a shooting during a Catholic Mass packed with young students in south Minneapolis Wednesday morning. The shooter is also dead.
Here's what we know about the Minneapolis school shooting
Two children are dead and more are injured after a shooting at a back-to-school mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
FDA authorizes updated COVID shots with restrictions on who can get them
The Food and Drug Administration rescinded the emergency use authorization that made COVID-19 shots available for healthy children under 5 years old.
What D.C. crime data show amid National Guard deployments
In the weeks since President Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C., violent crime is down vs. the same time last year.
Denmark summons U.S. envoy over reported covert ops in Greenland
Denmark's primary national broadcaster says Americans linked to Trump are carrying out covert influence operations to foment dissent in Greenland.
Feds fail to obtain indictment against man who threw sandwich at officer
Sean Dunn allegedly threw a "submarine-style sandwich" at a CBP officer stationed in Northwest Washington, D.C., earlier this month.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia to seek asylum in U.S.
A lawyer for Kilmar Abrego Garcia said he has asked a judge to reopen his immigration proceedings and is seeking asylum in the United States.
No college degree? Here are jobs where can still earn 6 figures.
No college degree? Here are the jobs — and metro areas — that are most likely to pay you a six-figure salary.
Your guide to the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce engagement
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.