More than 200 homes and structures have been damaged or destroyed in the Mountain Fire in Ventura County in Southern California. The blaze has scorched about 32 square miles. Firefighting efforts have been hampered by weather conditions that include extremely low humidity and no recent rainfall. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source

A new Axios report says that billionaire Elon Musk was on a phone call between President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, underscoring that Musk has a seat at the table as Trump navigates his return to power. Robert Costa has more. Source

Two men are in federal custody and a third is wanted in connection with what authorities are calling an Iranian murder-for-hire plot against President-elect Donald Trump. Prosecutors allege one of the suspects, Farhad Shakeri, was an operative for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. He remains at large. Scott MacFarlane has the latest. Source

Gerri Eisenhauer’s father, Army Pvt. William Walters, was shipped off to World War II before she was even born. In 1944, her family got back his body and a letter that only stated he had died somewhere in France. Eighty years later, she finally received some answers. Steve Hartman has the story in “On the Road.” Source

A massive wildfire in Southern California has burned across more than 20,000 acres in Ventura County, destroying dozens of homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti spoke with residents about the heartbreak of losing their homes. Source

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

The Grammys released their nominations for the 2025 awards on Friday. Beyoncé led the pack, garnering 11 nods for her album “Cowboy Carter.” Entertainment Tonight correspondent Cassie DiLaura joins CBS News to discuss the star’s album and the other nominees. Source

Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station’s airlock. Source

After veterans’ brave service ends, the return to everyday life can be challenging. “Hiring Our Heroes” President Eric Eversole joins CBS News ahead of Veterans Day to discuss the nonprofit’s work to get service members employed after they return home and the unique qualities they bring to the workplace. Source

President-elect Donald Trump’s victory clears the way for him to deliver on his campaign promises to dismantle many of President Biden’s marquee climate policies. CBS News national environment correspondent David Schechter joins to examine what U.S. climate policy could look like under Trump. Source