Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

Neighborhoods tucked into the foothills of Los Angeles are now more vulnerable to fires as rainy seasons become more intense and dry seasons last longer. Source

Two passenger jets, a Delta flight and a United flight, had a close call over the weekend over Phoenix while they were preparing to land. Kris Van Cleave has the details. Source

The wildfires in the Los Angeles area are the latest in a string of deadly and destructive blazes happening where humans have overstepped into nature. Tom Hanson explores how this spread, combined with increased risk from climate change, contributes to the fires. Source

Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed David Weiss to be special counsel, giving him expanded powers to continue his investigation of Hunter Biden. Source

The Justice Department on Monday released special counsel David Weiss’ final report on his investigation into Hunter Biden. CBS News reporter Rob Legare has the latest. Source

Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring. Source

Consumers will have to buy something if they want to hang out at its coffee shops or use its restrooms. Source

With his order, the Texas governor bypassed the national mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter. Source

President Biden spoke by phone Sunday with the families of three Americans held by the Taliban, Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmood Habibi. Source