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California machete-wielding attacker injures man in West Hollywood, police looking for suspect

A 25-year-old man was attacked with a machete in West Hollywood, California, where police confirmed one victim suffered a chest laceration.

Florida Fishing Academy takes students on a journey that may change their lives

Rich Brochu, the founder of Florida Fishing Academy, has been operating his non-profit for decades. The group works to bring kids from low-income neighborhoods out on the water, teaching them important life lessons along the way.

Maui works to recover from wildfires as death toll rises

The death toll in Maui has risen to 114. Meanwhile, a resident criticized an official's decision to not sound emergency sirens as the flames spread. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.

Hawaiian Electric lost two-thirds of its stock value since Maui fires

On Thursday, Wells Fargo analysts issued a report saying that the state's primary power company is essentially worth zero dollars – pointing to the increasing death toll, property damage, pain and suffering in Maui.

Inside the Collapse of Hunter Biden’s Plea Deal

An examination of confidential correspondence and interviews with those close to Mr. Biden and lawyers involved in the case show how the deal ultimately fell apart amid schisms and withering external pressures.

As Maui rebuilds, residents reckon with tourism's role in their recovery

Long before a wind-whipped wildfire blasted through the island of Maui, tension existed between Hawaii's kamaaina, or longtime residents, and the visitors some islanders resent for turning their beaches, mountains and communities into playgrounds.

Hurricane Hilary downgraded to Category 2 storm approaching Mexico and California, National Hurricane Center says

Hurricane Hilary downgraded to Category 2 storm approaching Mexico and California, National Hurricane Center says

Around the world

French general overseeing restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral dies at 74

The decorated French general in charge of the ambitious, big-budget restoration of fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has died

Mexico Braces for Rain and Flooding from Hurricane Hilary

The torrential rain and flooding that threaten Southern California also menaced Baja California, the western Mexico peninsula that is popular with tourists.

Firefighters battle heat to control major wildfire in Spain

The fire began late Tuesday in the north of the island and has forced authorities in eight municipalities to order the evacuation of more than 4,500 people and the confinement of thousands more.

Russian missile attack kills 7 in northern Ukrainian city as Zelenskyy visits NATO candidate Sweden

A missile attack in the center of a northern Ukrainian city killed seven people and wounded scores of others on Saturday, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Sweden, his first visit to the country since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year.

2 Israelis killed at West Bank car wash

The deaths are part of a relentless spiral of violence that has fueled the worst fighting between Israel and the Palestinians ​in the West Bank in nearly two decades.

Suspected Palestinian shooting attack at West Bank car wash kills 2 Israelis

Two Israelis were killed in a suspected Palestinian shooting attack on a car wash in a volatile stretch of the occupied West Bank on Saturday, the latest outburst of violence to rock the region.

Officials commemorate 20th anniversary of deadly attack on U.N. headquarters in Iraq

Iraqi and United Nations officials on Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of a deadly attack on the U.N. headquarters in Baghdad.

Technology

Blue Shield California ditches CVS for Amazon and Mark Cuban’s drug company

Blue Shield said that its new pharmacy care model is intended “to fix problems in today’s broken prescription drug system.

Musk says fight with Zuckerberg will stream on X, and Zuck claps back

Zuckerberg proposed a date, but Musk said timing is still in flux​ because he may need surgery before the fight happens.

'Fast X: Collector's Edition' 4K Ultra HD movie review

The latest saga of the Dominic Toretto gang now debuts on the ultra-high definition disc format in "Fast X: Collector's Edition.

Dutch defense minister says the U.S. has approved the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

The United States has given its approval for the Netherlands to deliver F-16s to Ukraine, the Dutch defense minister said Friday, in a major gain for Kyiv even though the fighter jets won't have an immediate impact on the almost 18-month war

Google security check: 60 seconds to kick out snoops and hackers

Most of us rely on Google's suite of products and software in our daily lives, including sensitive personal or financial data. Here's how to do a Google checkup.

How to silence Amazon Alexa's 'by the way' suggestions

Tired of hearing your Alexa device's suggestions? Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson shares steps on how to silence Amazon's virtual assistant.

Why the U.S. government may try to break up Amazon

Under the assertive leadership of Chair Lina Khan, the FTC is targeting the world's biggest online retailer.

Sports News

‘Game Wrecker’ Will McDonald is ready to create his own ‘legacy’ on Jets defense

Will McDonald remembers what Jets head coach Robert Saleh shouted into the phone from the team’s war room on draft night.

San Jose State football: O-line looks to build off 2022’s growing pains

“They're the head of our offense, they’re the reason why we do good. They worked hard this offseason and I think they’re gonna prove a lot of people wrong this year," said SJSU QB Chevan Cordeiro.

Kate Markgraf steps down as U.S. Soccer's women's general manager

Former defender Kate Markgraf has stepped down after four years as general manager of the U.S. women's national soccer team.

Darryl Strawberry Is Not Trying to Save You

But if you want to hear what he has learned about lost promise and the prison of yearning, ask him. He’ll talk to anybody.

Chicago Sky lose their 4th straight, falling to Cheyenne Parker and the Atlanta Dream 78-67

Cheyenne Parker scored a career-high 29 points, Allisha Gray added 20 and the Atlanta Dream beat the Chicago Sky 78-67 on Friday to snap a three-game losing streak.

Boxer Terence Crawford says he's "even more hungry" after win against Errol Spence Jr.

American boxer Terence Crawford made history last month by becoming the first male boxer to hold all four major titles in two different weight classes. He joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his win against Errol Spence Jr. and what made him into the boxer he is today.

Prince William 'sorry' for skipping England Lionesses Women's World Cup final match

The Prince of Wales apologized for his pending absence at the Women's World Cup Final in Australia, but he wished the England Lionesses the best of luck in their match against Spain.

Politics News

Threats against Trump grand jurors in Georgia under investigation

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office said it is working with local, state and federal law enforcement to investigate the threats.

DeSantis offers California aid ahead of Hurricane Hilary landfall

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to offer California support as Hurricane Hilary pushes closer to the state's southwestern coast.

Christie calls for overhaul to Social Security, Medicare eligibility

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie worked to cast himself in a different light from other Republicans on entitlement program policy in the hunt for the GOP presidential nomination.

Inside the Collapse of Hunter Biden’s Plea Deal

An examination of confidential correspondence and interviews with those close to Mr. Biden and lawyers involved in the case show how the deal ultimately fell apart amid schisms and withering external pressures.

House Republicans are standing between Biden and his war to save Ukraine

Biden’s $24 billion bid to arm Ukraine forces comes as Americans grow weary of supporting a battlefield stalemate

U.S. expands Ukrainian immigration program to 167,000 more applicants

The U.S. government has admitted a record number of Ukrainians since the start of the war with Russia.

DeSantis meets with Kemp amid Trump case, impeachment calls against Fani Willis

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke with Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday in Buckshead, Georgia, in a private meeting.