A 200-person inmate riot at a Riverside County facility triggered a threat assessment at every prison in California on Wednesday morning.  The uproar started at Ironwood State Prison, which is about 22 miles away from the Arizona border, at about 10 a.m. as guards escorted an inmate across the yard …

Federal health officials are expanding a warning about salmonella poisoning tied to charcuterie meat snack trays sold at Sam’s Club and Costco stores. At least 47 people in 22 states have been sickened and 10 people have been hospitalized after eating Busseto brand and Fratelli Beretta brand meats, officials with …

A man has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the death of 16-year-old Lizbeth Medina, authorities said Sunday, capping off a four-day investigation that captured the attention of residents in Edna, Texas. The Edna High School student was found dead in her family’s apartment Tuesday, sparking a search …

Norman Lear, the legendary television producer who created groundbreaking series such as “The Jeffersons” and “All in the Family,” was surrounded by his family before he died of natural causes Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles. Dr. Jon LaPook, son-in-law of Lear and CBS News chief medical correspondent, said …

(CBS DETROIT) – The gaming industry continues to be a booming business around the world. According to Statista, revenues reached nearly $300 billion this year, and that’s expected to grow. Nowadays, gamers are not only playing for fun but also using video games as a career opportunity.  One Detroit man …

When’s the last time you replaced your toothbrush? For many people, the answer is “too long ago.” “The average person should be swapping out for a new toothbrush every three to four months,” Dr. Kevin Sands, a dentist based in Beverly Hills, told CBS News. “This ensures that the bristles …

At the age of 83, Patrick Stewart is stepping into the world of literature. The actor, renowned for his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the “Star Trek” series, recounts his life story in “Making It So: A Memoir.” In the book, out Tuesday, the actor gets personal and candidly …

NEW YORK — An investigation is underway after a woman and a teenage girl were found dead in their Brooklyn apartment. Neighbors say last week they called the NYPD after concerning sounds came from the apartment. Sources told CBS New York that neighbors had not heard from the mother and …

If you think U.S. roads have gotten busier on your morning commute, you’re not alone. The rate of workers driving to their jobs crept upwards nationwide last year, as did the rate of those who carpool to work by car, truck or van. In addition, the mean-commuting time jumped by …

PHILADELPHIA — Music fans hoping to be “Dancing in the Dark” on Wednesday night at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park will have to wait. Bruce Springsteen postponed his Wednesday and Friday concerts with The E Street Band because of an illness, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer said on …