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The soggy California landscape is preparing for even more rain. Los Angeles, which started the year with the costliest fires in U.S. history, is ending it with the most rain the city has ever seen over Christmas. Andres Gutierrez reports.
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The suspected gunman was shot and killed by law enforcement, authorities said.
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Julie Watts interviewed every candidate for California governor ahead of next year’s election.
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As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
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Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
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Steve Hartman follows up on the story about a boy he met “On the Road” who can perfectly imitate bird calls.
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Some Americans enjoyed massive gains in the stock market during 2025, while others cut corners as prices grew higher. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady has more on the U.S. economy as 2026 approaches.
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Mickey Lee, a former “Big Brother” houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post​ shared Friday.
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With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here’s what’s open and closed on Dec. 26.
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A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease Friday but there was still a risk of more mudslides and flooding, forecasters said.
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