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Updated on: December 10, 2024 / 10:10 AM EST / CBS/AFP Australian former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis admitted Tuesday to a charge of creating a risk of harm in relation to the December 2023 road death of his Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins. Dennis pleaded guilty in Adelaide Magistrates Court to an aggravated charge of creating likelihood of harm after a car he was driving hit her, according to Australian public broadcaster ABC and CBS News partner BBC News. Prosecutors had agreed not to proceed with charges of “causing death by dangerous driving” and “driving without due care and endangering life”, the ABC said. His lawyer told the court that Dennis, 34, did not intend to kill Hoskins. Melissa Hoskins Australian Olympic Committee “There was no intention of Mr. Dennis to harm his wife and this charge does not charge him with responsibility for her death,” the retired athlete’s lawyer told the court, the BBC reported. Hoskins, a retired track cyclist who represented Australia at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, died in an Adelaide hospital from serious injuries after the incident. At the 2016 Games, she

Evacuations underway as Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California – CBS News Watch CBS News At least 1,800 acres have burned and evacuations have been prompted by the Franklin Fire in Malibu, California. See CBS News Los Angeles’ coverage. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Israel reacts to fall of Assad regime, Netanyahu takes stand in corruption trial – CBS News Watch CBS News A Syrian war monitor is reporting that Israel has launched over 300 hundred airstrikes over Syria since the fall of the Assad regime. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more on that and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony at his corruption trial. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is looking into the circumstances surrounding a deputy-involved shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in East Los Angeles.  Details remain scarce, but an LASD advisory indicates the shooting took place around 1:37 a.m. in the 6500 block of Olympic Boulevard.  While responding, at least one deputy opened fire on the unidentified suspect for reasons currently not known. It is also unclear why deputies were dispatched to the location. LIVE UPDATES: Wildfire in Malibu explodes to 1,800 acres; evacuations ordered The suspect was struck and transported to a local hospital, LASD confirmed. Their condition was not disclosed.  No further details were released.  Anyone with information surrounding the shooting is asked to contact the LASD’s Homicide Bureau by calling 323-890-5500.  To provide a tip anonymously, call Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477) or visit this link. 

SEOUL —  Who is running South Korea? In the week since President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declared martial law, setting off widespread calls for his removal from office, that question has become a national puzzle. Yoon hasn’t appeared in public since Saturday, when he delivered a two-minute address apologizing for “inconveniencing” the South Korean people and promising not to declare martial law again. He also said he would leave the “stabilization of state affairs” to his conservative People Power Party , which has refused to go along with impeachment efforts, instead opting to pursue what its leader called an “orderly resignation.” Party chief Han Dong-hoon and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo appeared side-by-side over the weekend to assure the country that Yoon — who is also facing multiple investigations on possible charges of insurrection — is no longer at the helm. Yoon “will not be participating in state governance even before his resignation, including diplomatic affairs,” the party leader said without offering a timeline for when the president would leave office. “The party and the prime minister will cooperate closely to make sure there are no setbacks

The Franklin Fire in Malibu Canyon continues to grow crossing Pacific Coast Highway and spreading to more than 1,800 acres Tuesday, burning in the hillsides near Pepperdine University. The fire was reported a little before 11 p.m. Monday. A high volume of dry brush in the area and strong Santa Ana winds led to the potential for the blaze to continue to spread rapidly. The fire has destroyed and damaged homes and structures, but it is unknown the extent of the damage or the number of homes that have burned, according to media reports. A mandatory evacuation order was issued by the Los Angeles County Fire Department covering the area east of Malibu Canyon Road and south of Piuma Road, as well as the Serra Retreat area. Damage to buildings was difficult to assess due to heavy smoke and night conditions. Flames reportedly reached the retreat area at 1 a.m. Tuesday and the fire jumped Malibu Canyon Road. Pepperdine University was reporting power outages and activated a shelter in place protocol for students and staff. “The fire is not currently threatening the campus, but we

A man who police say was armed with a handgun during a confrontation in East Los Angeles is in the hospital Tuesday after he was shot by a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy. Deputies from the sheriff’s East Los Angeles station responded to a call just after midnight regarding a disturbance at a 7-Eleven store at 6571 E. Olympic Blvd. between East Easton and Fairfield streets. When they arrived, they found the suspect armed with a handgun, LASD Deputy Terry Koerner told City News Service. A deputy-involved shooting occurred and the suspect was taken to a hospital in an unknown condition, Koerner said, and no deputies were injured in the shooting. It was not immediately known what led to the shooting. Homicide investigators were called to the scene to interview possible witnesses to the shooting.

Daniel Penny found not guilty in New York City subway death – CBS News Watch CBS News A jury found Daniel Penny not guilty in the 2023 chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway. Neely was a street performer who was experiencing homelessness. CBS News New York’s Alice Gainer has the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Extended interview: Billie Eilish – CBS News Watch CBS News In this web exclusive, “Sunday Morning” correspondent Anthony Mason sits down with music superstar Billie Eilish to talk about performing on her “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour (her first without brother Finneas). She also discusses welcoming the label of “songwriter”; what she learned from writing the “Barbie” song “What Was I Made For?”; the perceived criticisms of her singing voice and the liberation she discovered after starting vocal lessons; and the power that she says comes from expressing vulnerability in her art. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Home prices could rise or fall in 2025, depending on a series of influencing factors. Getty Images Monthly mortgage payments hit record highs in 2024, putting homeownership out of reach for many Americans. Inventory shortages and steady demand kept increasing home prices, even as mortgage rates fluctuated between 6% and 7%. The Federal Reserve’s recent moves have caught buyers’ attention, with two rate cuts and hints of more ahead. But with so few homes available to buy, no one is certain how prices will respond. What could happen to home values in 2025? Real estate experts see several possible paths. Below, we’ll break down what could unfold — and what you can do to prepare if you’re in the market to buy a home next year. Start by seeing what mortgage interest rate you could qualify for here. 5 home price scenarios that could occur in 2025 The housing professionals we consulted forecast modest growth in home prices next year. “Limited inventory combined with sustained

For women fighting cancer, one of the biggest challenges is dealing with physical changes like losing their hair. To help with that challenge, The City of Hope Orange County treated a special group of cancer survivors to full makeovers ahead of the holiday season Friday. “(I’m) getting a little eyelash, a little wispy look, a little glam,” said Joanna Mendez, 42, a cancer survivor who spent her morning at the salon. “I feel so special right now.” The day of pampering was made possible through a generous donation from a former cancer patient at the City of Hope. The makeovers took place at Marybelle’s Salon, which is inside the Irvine treatment center and provides free services to patients. “Today we are having a special event for some of our patients, it’s a day of beauty,” said Annette Walker, president of the City of Hope Orange County. “When you get cancer, you have all these assaults on the body that can affect your body, mind and spirit. We try to make it a place for our patients to feel beautiful.” Mendez said she was looking forward

What to Know Vote centers in California will be open on Election Day Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. NBCLA will provide live Election Day streaming coverage, starting at 8 p.m. Voters are deciding 10 statewide ballot propositions in California. Several Southern California contests could be keys to control of the U.S. House of Representatives. California offers same-day voter registration for eligible voters who missed the voter registration deadline. Run into a problem at the polls? If you believe you have witnessed or been affected by an election violation, here’s what you should do next. Millions of California voters will cast ballots on Election Day Tuesday in national, state and local contests that will impact Los Angeles for years to come. Watch NBCLA’s live streaming Election Day coverage for how the results of those elections, including California’s statewide ballot propositions, key U.S. House races and the contest for LA County’s top prosecutor’s office, will shape your community. Here’s how to watch. Decision 2024 Nov 2 Hundreds of vote centers are open in Los Angeles County. Find one near you Decision 2024 Oct 31 Did

Southern California’s windy conditions will affect firefighters on Tuesday as they continue to battle a wildfire that broke out Monday night and exploded quickly in Malibu. “Right now we’re seeing what appears to be some decent areas where the winds are not an issue,” KTLA meteorologist Henry DiCarlo said during the early morning hours before the sun came up. “Generally speaking, fires tend to move downhill overnight and then they start to move uphill during the day and it all has to do with temperature and humidity. We get our higher humidities at night, so that means our air is able to hold a little bit more moisture and our temperatures cool down,” Henry said. The Franklin Fire broke out around 10:45 p.m. Monday but had already burned 1,822 acres as of 4 a.m. Tuesday. LIVE UPDATES: Wildfire in Malibu explodes to 1,800 acres; evacuations ordered “The temperature and the humidity will have a big difference on this as the sun comes up. That is why typically we will see these wildfires grow, or at least get more aggressive during the daytime hours because we