Wildfires decimate Los Angeles area, leave apocalyptic scenes
Five blazes are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates.
Five blazes are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction is scheduled for Friday morning.
Special counsel Jack Smith submitted his final report on his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday.
The Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was cut by $17.6 million, about 2%, this fiscal year. The fire chief warned last month it would make it harder to respond to emergencies.
"I told the governor and local officials, spare no expense," President Biden said, calling the damage "catastrophic."
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New Orleans is facing lawsuits and investigations surrounding its safety barriers as the Super Bowl and dozens of Mardi Gras parades loom.
Ventimiglia, a 47-year-old father to be, is among the celebrities affected by the destructive blazes that broke out Tuesday morning.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
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About 1,600 policies for Pacific Palisades homeowners were dropped by State Farm in July, the state insurance office says.
Wildfires have destroyed homes, businesses and more in the Los Angeles area. See the before-and-after images.
Here's the latest on containment for the fires burning across Southern California as firefighters work to get the blazes under control.
Thousands of doctors are calling on the Senate to reject Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he is "actively dangerous."
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction is scheduled for Friday.
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About 1,600 policies for Pacific Palisades homeowners were dropped by State Farm in July, the state insurance office says.
Some businesses are offering free emergency shelter and other services to residents who have been displaced by the Los Angeles fires.
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are working to extinguish the massive blaze scorching Los Angeles.
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
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Authorities estimate that as of Thursday, more than 5,000 structures have been destroyed by the wildfires that have torched more than 30,000 acres across Los Angeles. Many questions remain about how local officials prepared for and responded to the disaster, and Mayor Karen Bass is facing questions over the timing of her trip to Africa. Jonathon Vigliotti has the latest.
The late President Jimmy Carter was being laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, on Thursday following a public ceremony in Washington, D.C., that was attended by President Biden, President-elect Donald Trump, and three other former presidents. Mark Strassmann reports.
The Supreme Court denied President-elect Donald Trump's attempt to halt his sentencing in New York's criminal "hush money" case. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the decision.
Actor Milo Ventimiglia has revealed his family's Malibu home burnt down in the Los Angeles fires -- an eerie reflection of the tragedy that befell his character on the NBC drama series "This Is Us." Tony Dokoupil has more.
Actor Milo Ventimiglia has revealed his family's Malibu home burnt down in the Los Angeles fires -- an eerie reflection of the tragedy that befell his character on the NBC drama series "This Is Us." Tony Dokoupil has more.
As firefighters battle the Palisades Fire, hundreds of people are supporting them at a command center that was built in less than 24 hours. From lodging to laundry to logistics, this small city has turned into a massive firefighting machine. Rob Marciano has more.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about whether $17 million in budget cuts hindered the agency's wildfire response.
Authorities estimate that as of Thursday, more than 5,000 structures have been destroyed by the wildfires that have torched more than 30,000 acres across Los Angeles. Many questions remain about how local officials prepared for and responded to the disaster, and Mayor Karen Bass is facing questions over the timing of her trip to Africa. Jonathon Vigliotti has the latest.
The late President Jimmy Carter was being laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, on Thursday following a public ceremony in Washington, D.C., that was attended by President Biden, President-elect Donald Trump, and three other former presidents. Mark Strassmann reports.
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President-elect Donald Trump answered questions from reporters about the Supreme Court denying his attempt to halt his sentencing in New York's criminal "hush money" case. He also addressed questions about his interaction with former President Barack Obama at President Jimmy Carter's state funeral and criticized Democratic leadership in California amid wildfires.
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Former Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the fires that burned his home in the Pacific Palisades and destroyed his personal belongings, including his 10 Olympic medals.
The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles has burned more than 17,000 acres, or roughly 20 times the size of Central Park as of Thursday. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the before and after images and how to spot fakes.
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New Orleans is facing lawsuits and investigations surrounding its safety barriers as the Super Bowl and dozens of Mardi Gras parades loom.
Ventimiglia, a 47-year-old father to be, is among the celebrities affected by the destructive blazes that broke out Tuesday morning.
Special counsel Jack Smith submitted his final report on his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday.
The lawsuit was filed in Santa Fe, where a judge in July dismissed a charge of involuntary manslaughter against Alec Baldwin in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are working to extinguish the massive blaze scorching Los Angeles.
For those who have it, a standard homeowners' insurance policy does cover destruction caused by fire, including wildfires.
Some businesses are offering free emergency shelter and other services to residents who have been displaced by the Los Angeles fires.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
About 1,600 policies for Pacific Palisades homeowners were dropped by State Farm in July, the state insurance office says.
Special counsel Jack Smith submitted his final report on his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
The U.S. had filed an appeal to stop plea proceedings for alleged 9/11 architect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others from moving forward Friday in the war court in Guantanamo Bay.
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Ventimiglia, a 47-year-old father to be, is among the celebrities affected by the destructive blazes that broke out Tuesday morning.
The lawsuit was filed in Santa Fe, where a judge in July dismissed a charge of involuntary manslaughter against Alec Baldwin in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Actor Milo Ventimiglia has revealed his family's Malibu home burnt down in the Los Angeles fires -- an eerie reflection of the tragedy that befell his character on the NBC drama series "This Is Us." Tony Dokoupil has more.
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The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
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Hundreds of volunteers came together at the Pasadena Humane Society to help save animals displaced by the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area. CBS News Los Angeles' Josh Sanders reports on the efforts.
President-elect Donald Trump answered questions from reporters about the Supreme Court denying his attempt to halt his sentencing in New York's criminal "hush money" case. He also addressed questions about his interaction with former President Barack Obama at President Jimmy Carter's state funeral and criticized Democratic leadership in California amid wildfires.
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Thousands of Los Angeles homeowners do not have home insurance. Several private insurers in California have either raised prices or completely removed their coverage in at-risk areas. Business Insider senior sustainability reporter Catherine Boudreau joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.