Hawaii State

Lahaina, HI

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The proposed deal would compensate hundreds of people impacted by last year's deadly blazes.

Maui wildfire victims offered $4bn settlement

The Associated Press

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Josephine Fraser worried her young family’s next home would be a tent. Fraser and her partner, their two sons and their dog had moved nine times in as many months, from one hotel room to another, since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century razed her hometown of Lahaina, on Maui. They would sometimes get just 24 hours to relocate, with no immediate word where they were headed.

A year after Maui wildfire, chronic housing shortage and pricey vacation rentals complicate recovery

A devastated mom was handed a jail sentence after she burnt her daughter's rapist alive following his release from prison. Spanish woman María del Carmen García's daughter Verónica was just 13 years old when she was raped at knifepoint by her neighbor Antonio Cosme in 1998. The rapist was sentenced to nine years in prison for the crime but in June 2005 he was on day release when he approached María at a bus stop near her home outside of Alicante.

Mom burnt 13-year-old daughter's rapist alive after he taunted her while out of prison

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Manteca, CA

CBS News

Big Al visited a family-owned restaurant in Manteca that strives to make people happy in their tummies. Breakfast and lunch items keep customers coming back for more.

Mangy Moose Cafe, 7am

Detroit, MI

Drummond, MI

CBS Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) - A 14-year-old boy died after getting tangled in a boat propeller near an island located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, officials said. At 8:31 p.m. on Tuesday, Chippewa County Central Dispatch received a report of a boating accident between Drummond and Howard Islands. Authorities learned a 14-year-old boy had fallen off of a boat, was run over and had gotten tangled in the propeller. The woman operating the boat immediately disengaged the motor and jumped in the water to assist the boy. She also flagged down a fisherman passing by the area for assistance. They got the 14-year-old out of the water and transported him to Drummond Island, where he was turned over to EMS. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Drummond Island Fire and Rescue, EMS, Central Dispatch and the Chippewa County Victim Services Unit assisted the sheriff's office, The investigation is ongoing. 


14-year-old boy dies after getting tangled in boat propeller near Michigan island

Houston, TX

A Frontier pilot was handcuffed on board an aircraft in Houston and removed by Houston Police ahead of the flight's scheduled departure, officials confirmed on Saturday. The pilot was removed from Flight 3195 ahead of its planned departure from Houston to Dallas. Houston police identified the pilot as Seymour Walker, 45, who was wanted on an assault-family violence warrant.Law enforcement said they waited until the plane arrived at a specific gate at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport about 4 p.m. local time. When all passengers deplaned, officers boarded the aircraft and took the pilot into "custody without incident," police said. Frontier Airlines confirmed the incident in a statement to CBS News, saying "The activity occurred prior to the start of boarding for Flight 3195 scheduled from IAH to Dallas Forth Worth (DFW). A replacement crew member was not immediately available and therefore the flight was canceled."Passengers were offered a full refund, credit, or a spot on the next available Frontier flight.  "Airlines report incidents such as this to the FAA office that oversees them, and we investigate all pilot-related issues," the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. 


Frontier pilot arrested onboard aircraft in Houston

Baltimore, MD

CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- Crews are cleaning up debris and downed trees all over Baltimore City after storms ravaged the area on Saturday. Severe weather also cut day two of Artscape short as many attendees had to seek shelter from the storm. It left thousands without power and shut down dozens of roads.   As dark clouds rolled in over Baltimore, wind gusts tore through day 2 of Artscape, the city's largest cultural event. People tried their best to keep tents from falling over but around 5 p.m., everyone in the area received an alert on their smartphones telling them to seek shelter from the...

Destructive storm ravages through Baltimore

The mummy of an ancient Egyptian woman with her mouth wide open in what looks like an anguished shriek may have died "screaming from agony," researchers say.The unnamed woman mummy, discovered in a 1935 archeological expedition in Deir el-Bahari near Luxor, was kept in The Cairo Egyptian Museum and referred to as "Screaming Woman Mummy of the store of Kasr al Ainy."In an article in the journal Frontiers in Medicine, scientists said they used CT scans and other testing to examine whether the mummy had any pathological abnormalities and assess potential causes of death.They found that the woman, who was...

Mummy with shrieking expression may have "died screaming from agony"

Lake County, FL

Eustis, FL

A Florida sheriff's deputy was killed and two other deputies wounded in what authorities called an ambush shooting inside a home.The three deputies with the Lake County Sheriff's Office were responding to calls of a physical disturbance at a home in Eustis, Florida – a rural part of the county – on Friday night.John Herrell, a spokesperson for the sheriff's department, told CBS News that the deputies separated the involved parties and then were asked to check on a home a few houses down.Two deputies went a few houses down the street from the caller and found a door that...

Florida deputy killed, 2 deputies wounded in shooting, authorities say

USA TODAY

His 23-year-old son died by suicide in February. What he saw on his son's phone was horrifying: “If he hadn't seen this, he would be alive today."

His son died by suicide. He wants every parent to know what he found on his kid's phone.

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

BALTIMORE -- 184 roads are completely blocked by trees that were broken during heavy thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon, according to Mayor Brandon Scott.Scott made the announcement via X, stating that his team was monitoring the storm and had teams ready to deploy to clear roads as soon as lightning cleared the area. WJZ First Alert Meteorologist Dawn Brown said a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Strong storms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, and flooding rainfall are possible.Residents of Baltimore City are being urged to stay off the roads and report downed trees and traffic signal outages to 311.


Heavy storms cause hundreds of blocked roads in Baltimore City, according to Mayor Brandon Scott

California State

The Park Fire has become California's largest wildfire this year, spreading across more than 400,000 acres. CBS News Bay Area's Kevin Ko is following the weather and air quality conditions affecting residents in the state.

Park Fire spreads rapidly in California

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Three Americans who were wrongfully imprisoned in Russia, Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva, are back on U.S. soil. They made a brief stop at Joint Base Andrews, before arriving in San Antonio to undergo medical assessments. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.

Paul Whelan describes journey home as Americans freed from Russia return to U.S. soil

Brandon, FL

Akeena

Hey taco lovers! Here's a heads-up about a recent hiccup at Romi's Tacos in Brandon, Florida. Known for its fresh, homemade Mexican eats and lively atmosphere, Romi's has been a go-to spot for those craving authentic flavors and good vibes.

Popular Florida Taco Joint Closed Again for dead millipedes, rodent droppings, and a live roach

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Marine veteran Paul Whelan were among two dozen prisoners freed as part of the biggest prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia since the end of the Cold War. The complex exchange took place in Turkey and involved more than six nations. Nancy Cordes has the latest.

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan among several prisoners freed in complex prisoner swap

A star snake breeder is murdered. Turns out the human closest to him was more cold-blooded than any snake. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

The Poisonous Wife

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

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Hawaiian officials announced late Friday that a $4 billion settlement had been reached to compensate victims of the Maui wildfires that burned in August 2023, including the Lahaina fire which killed more than 100 people.

Maui wildfire victims reach $4 billion settlement

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