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Real estate mogul and one-time Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso spoke to CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti about L.A.'s recovery amid the deadly wildfires, the area's resiliency and launching a nonprofit coalition of businesses leaders in hopes to work with government officials to rebuild.
President Trump claimed that California "withheld water supplies" that could have made a difference fighting the deadly wildfires. He then ordered the Army Corps of Engineers to release billions of gallons of water from Northern California. An expert says the water is unlikely to reach L.A.
CBS News correspondent Carter Evans lives in the Palisades fire zone. He returned to his neighborhood to give a firsthand look at the destruction, as some residents try to pick up the pieces.
The Pasadena Rosebud Academy Charter School in Altadena, California, was destroyed by the Eaton Fire. Shawn Brown, the executive director of the school, lost her home in the fire as well, but she has found innovative ways to make sure her students don't miss out on learning.
The star-studded FireAid benefit concert in Los Angeles featured artists such as Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder, Jelly Roll and Olivia Rodrigo.
Two fires are now burning in western North Carolina's McDowell County, just four months after it was hard-hit by Hurricane Helene.
After weeks of devastation, the deadly southern California wildfires are nearly fully contained. However, dangerous conditions on the ground are complicating the cleanup efforts. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Lawmakers in California have introduced a bill that would allow victims of climate-related natural disasters to sue fossil fuel companies for damages. State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-California) joined CBS News to discuss the legislation.
President Trump is traveling to natural disaster areas for his first official trip outside of Washington, D.C., since taking office earlier this week. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on Trump's plans for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
As crews battle ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area, Pasadena Humane has taken in roughly 800 displaced animals. Public relations and communications manager at Pasadena Humane Kevin McManus joins "The Daily Report" to discuss their work.
President Trump suggested getting rid of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and letting individual states coordinate disaster responses. Former FEMA regional administrator Thomas Sivak joins "The Daily Report" to discuss its role after major disasters and if individual states can pick up the slack.
Rain is in the forecast for Southern California over the weekend and while that may bring relief for the fires still burning there, the moisture could also trigger landslides. CBS News correspondent Andres Gutierrez has more.
President Trump is embarking on the first trip of his second term to view parts of North Carolina ravaged by Hurricane Helene before going to Los Angeles to see areas burned by the recent wildfires there. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest on the trip and the ongoing fight over the president's executive order on birthright citizenship.
Fire crews are still battling multiple wildfires across Southern California, including the Hughes Fire which broke out Wednesday and has already torched more than 10,000 acres and forced tens of thousands of evacuations in north Los Angeles County. The threat of Santa Ana winds which fueled these blazes is not over. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Thousands of people are under evacuation orders in Southern California as strong winds fuel new wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The Hughes Fire has scorched more than 10,000 acres as of Thursday evening and is only 14% contained. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez reports.
New wildfires broke out Wednesday around Los Angeles as firefighters continued to battle the Palisades and Eaton fires that have been burning for more than two weeks. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more from California and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the forecast.
Capt. Sheila Kelliher with the Los Angeles County Fire Department speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the latest in the Hughes Fire in the L.A. area and the challenges ahead.
There are more evacuation warnings amid the Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County. More than 30,000 people have been told to flee the community of Castaic due to the fast-moving fire, which has exploded in size. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Authorities in California are dealing with new wildfires, including the Hughes Fire that has put more than 50,000 people under evacuation orders and warnings in northern Los Angeles. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
A wildfire erupted Wednesday near the community of Castaic in north Los Angeles County. The blaze quickly grew to more than 5,000 acres, spurring thousands of evacuations. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
A new wildfire called the Hughes Fire broke out in northwest Los Angeles County on Wednesday. It quickly scorched more than 5,000 acres of land in a few hours and forced some highway closures. Meanwhile, two other major fires in the area continue to burn. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports and Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new fire and evacuations.
The Hughes Fire has erupted in Southern California and has already spread across more than 5,000 acres. the CBS News Los Angeles team is reporting on the new mandatory evacuation orders.
Two new wildfires burned in San Diego County on Tuesday as dangerous winds returned to the region. Crews were able to contain one of the fires. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more.
It's ten below zero in Montgomery Minnesota, but these ladies aren't bothered — they are focused.
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.
Unions are suing to halt the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" offer, claiming it is against the law and jeopardizes workers.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told U.S. diplomats behind closed doors about how foreign aid will be distributed by the Trump administration.
Democratic lawmakers say they're looking into DOGE visits to NOAA offices and potential cuts to the agency.
On her first day as attorney general, Bondi issued orders to review Trump prosecutions and create a "weaponization" of government working group.
Staffers with the Office of Environmental Justice were informed their department is expecting a notice that the office is closing or they are being placed on leave as early as Thursday.
The world set yet another monthly heat record in January, despite an abnormally chilly U.S., a cooling La Nina and predictions of a slightly less hot 2025, the European climate service Copernicus says.
Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from NYC, has died at the age of 54, Def Jam confirms.
CBS News investigation found dozens of misconduct allegations, including eight deaths, against the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office over the past 20 years.
From the cheapest to priciest seats, here's how much Super Bowl tickets cost in 2025.
Unions are suing to halt the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" offer, claiming it is against the law and jeopardizes workers.
From the cheapest to priciest seats, here's how much Super Bowl tickets cost in 2025.
Staffers with the Office of Environmental Justice were informed their department is expecting a notice that the office is closing or they are being placed on leave as early as Thursday.
Democratic lawmakers said they are looking into DOGE visits to NOAA offices, and potential cuts to the agency.
The strain, called D1.1, was behind a human death from bird flu last year.
Unions are suing to halt the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" offer, claiming it is against the law and jeopardizes workers.
From the cheapest to priciest seats, here's how much Super Bowl tickets cost in 2025.
Fast fashion from retailers like Shein and Temu coud become more expensive under Trump's tariffs.
Foodborne illness costs Americans $75 billion annually in premature deaths, medical care and lost productivity, study finds.
Even next-door neighbors face starkly contrasting fortunes and unequal recovery, as nation's home insurance crisis grows.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told U.S. diplomats behind closed doors about how foreign aid will be distributed by the Trump administration.
Unions are suing to halt the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" offer, claiming it is against the law and jeopardizes workers.
CIA employees have received letters offering them buyouts if they volunteer to resign.
Staffers with the Office of Environmental Justice were informed their department is expecting a notice that the office is closing or they are being placed on leave as early as Thursday.
Democratic lawmakers said they are looking into DOGE visits to NOAA offices, and potential cuts to the agency.
The strain, called D1.1, was behind a human death from bird flu last year.
Foodborne illness costs Americans $75 billion annually in premature deaths, medical care and lost productivity, study finds.
Americans are among those exposed to the virus in Uganda.
Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing over time.
Water beads may look harmless and fun, but the authors of a new report — including a mom whose daughter was seriously injured by them — are calling for a ban on their sale.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told U.S. diplomats behind closed doors about how foreign aid will be distributed by the Trump administration.
Cocaine "is no worse than whiskey" and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro, whose nation is the world's biggest cocaine producer and exporter.
Jos Leijdekkers -- also known as "Omar Sheriff" and "Chubby Jos" -- is accused of trafficking cocaine and ordering a murder.
The world set yet another monthly heat record in January, despite an abnormally chilly U.S., a cooling La Nina and predictions of a slightly less hot 2025, the European climate service Copernicus says.
Australia-based scientists say they've produced the world's first kangaroo embryo through IVF and hailed it as a key step toward saving endangered marsupials.
Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from NYC, has died at the age of 54, Def Jam confirms.
Damon Wayans Jr., one of the stars and executive producers of the hit CBS sitcom "Poppa's House," talks about acting alongside his dad, comedy legend Damon Wayans Sr., and the "New Girl" reunion that will happen on a new episode of "Poppa's House."
Damon Wayans Jr., who stars in the CBS series "Poppa's House" alongside his comedy legend dad, Damon Wayans Sr., spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the hit show's extension, pushing boundaries in comedy and more.
Alton Brown, host of the popular cooking show "Good Eats" joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his professional journey and new book, "Food for Thought." It's a collection of essays that blend Alton's personal and professional experiences with his unique insights into the culinary world.
Former diplomat, entrepreneur and film producer Nicole Avant talks about her best-selling memoir, "Think You'll Be Happy," which recounts the night when her mother was fatally shot during a 2021 home invasion. Avant's husband, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, who wrote a new forward to the book, joins Avant on "CBS Mornings."
The use of generative AI in schools is causing a divide in classrooms across the country. While some teachers are using AI detection tools to catch cheating, others are banning it completely.
The use of generative AI in schools is causing a divide in classrooms across the country. While some teachers embrace its use, others are banning it. AI for Education CEO Amanda Bickerstaff and professor James Taylor from the College of New Jersey join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss their different viewpoints.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
JD Vance is traveling to the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris for his first international trip as vice president.
In his new autobiography, the computer pioneer and philanthropist writes of his origins, and about how, in eighth grade, he discovered BASIC, which introduced him to the elegance and exacting demands of computer code.
The world set yet another monthly heat record in January, despite an abnormally chilly U.S., a cooling La Nina and predictions of a slightly less hot 2025, the European climate service Copernicus says.
Australia-based scientists say they've produced the world's first kangaroo embryo through IVF and hailed it as a key step toward saving endangered marsupials.
Researchers used advanced technology to digitally "unroll" an ancient Greek text on carbonized papyrus, and now they're reading it.
Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing over time.
A NASA spacecraft has returned asteroid samples that hold not only the pristine building blocks for life but also the salty remains of an ancient water world.
Jos Leijdekkers -- also known as "Omar Sheriff" and "Chubby Jos" -- is accused of trafficking cocaine and ordering a murder.
Police in Ohio arrested a warehouse employee accused of fatally shooting one co-worker and wounding five others late Tuesday night. CBS News affiliate WBNS' Lacey Crisp has more details.
The standoff began with a domestic dispute that escalated when the suspect resisted being taken into custody and fired at officers.
"They stole children from other towns and sacrificed them in front of her (Santa Muerte) when they wanted to land a big hit," a former gang member said.
Officials in Sweden have vowed to determine why a man killed 10 people, and apparently himself, in an unprecedented attack that's shaken their "society to its core."
The Hubble Telescope took a snapshot of what astronomers are calling the Bullseye Galaxy. The distant galaxy contains nine rings of stars that were formed when a blue dwarf galaxy crashed through the center of the galaxy.
Some high-density airspace regions could have as high as a 26% of being affected by an uncontrolled rocket body reentry.
"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.
Starliner co-pilot Sunita Williams is now the world's most experienced female spacewalker, moving up to number four overall.
Scientists reported this week that asteroid samples taken from a distant asteroid known as Bennu were found to contain key organic molecules necessary to sustain life. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
A winter storm brings dangerous conditions for millions across the Northeast. Also, protesters hit the streets over the Trump administration's effort to dismantle parts of the U.S. government. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Law enforcement in New Orleans is ramping up security for Sunday's Super Bowl which President Trump says he will attend. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has more.
Google is cutting back some of its diversity, equity and inclusion programs in a move many American companies are making after President Trump signed an executive order intended in part to pressure government contractors to end their DEI programs. Axios managing editor Delano Massey joined CBS News to discuss the downturn in DEI efforts.
The Defense Department is working on a plan to remove all U.S. troops from Syria with NBC reporting that the Pentagon is considering 30, 60 or 90-day plans. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from participating in girls and women's sports. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more on that and the CIA's buyout offers.