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Are insurance companies making profits as natural disasters multiply?

Insurance companies are dealing with an increase in claims as natural disasters occur more often and at a higher intensity. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady breaks down how climate circumstances are affecting profitability for certain insurers.

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Trump's nominees beginning Senate confirmation process

President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees are beginning to face Senate questions as their confirmation process begins. CBS News’ Shawna Mizelle reports.

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Maps show damage, destruction of homes in Los Angeles-area fire zones

As access to many neighborhoods in the Eaton and Palisades fire zones remains off-limits, Los Angeles County has provided preliminary maps that show which structures and homes are damaged or destroyed.

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Can California use ocean salt water to put out fires?

Salt water from the ocean is an option for fighting L.A.’s fires, but it’s more complicated than simply going to the beach to transport water to the hillsides.

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Why did Los Angeles area fire hydrants run dry?

Questions are emerging about fire hydrants in Southern California that may have run dry. CBS News Confirmed’s Melissa Mahtani breaks down the claims and what’s known about the hydrants.

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Why a home equity loan is better than a credit card now

Homeowners may be better served by borrowing their home equity instead of swiping a credit card now. Here’s why.

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Consumers who bought phony N95 masks getting more than $1 million

Thousands of consumers are getting about $150 each after buying face masks falsely advertised as N95 or equivalent.

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When Carter met Kim - and stopped a nuclear war

The former US president halted a US-North Korea showdown, but was also accused of going rogue.

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Hundreds of California prison inmates fight wildfires - and stigma

Critics say using incarcerated men and women to fight fires is cheap labour, but supporters say it is rehabilitative.

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Pearls, a power saw and a lawnmower toy: What LA fire survivors went back for

Residents of LA’s Altadena neighbourhood are picking through the rubble after fires destroyed their homes.

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How one street in LA went up in flames

Lifelong neighbours of West Las Flores Drive banded together, even as their community burned down.

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Fact-checking criticism of California Democrats over fires

The US president-elect has criticised a top California Democrat for challenges fighting the blazes in Los Angeles.

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Canada the 51st US state? Trudeau says 'not going to happen'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians are “very, very proud of being Canadian”.

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Moment kitesurfing Olympian rescues drowning woman

Bruno Lobo was practising filming with a new camera off the coast of Brazil, as he heard a woman screaming.

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Landlords ripping off LA fire victims, says Selling Sunset star

Real estate mogul Jason Oppenheim says renters are being asked for thousands over previous prices.

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LA wildfires at risk of 'explosive' growth as Santa Ana winds to return

Following a few days of quieter conditions, Santa Ana winds will strengthen again increasing fears of explosive fire growth

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Apple pushes back on call to end diversity programme

The tech giant has asked investors to reject a proposal from a conservative group to end its DEI policies.