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Justice Department moves forward with easing restrictions on marijuana
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
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The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
The FBI earlier said there was no "there is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism."
The bill will fund the government at current levels until mid-January.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
If an agreement isn't reached to prevent the United States from defaulting on its debt, the country could descend into economic disarray, affecting millions of Americans from investors to Social Security beneficiaries.
Millions of Social Security recipients "need to be very careful" about spending because payments could be delayed, one expert said.
The panel's seven Democrats and two Republicans voted unanimously to adopt its final report and urge the Justice Department to prosecute Trump.
Low humidity, sunny skies and seasonably mild temperatures are once again in the weather forecast on Tuesday in the Philadelphia area.
The crowds down the Jersey Shore are only going to get bigger ahead of Fourth of July. Many people are getting a jump start on the holiday later this week.
Upper Merion Township has vowed to go reusable, but it hasn't been easy on businesses.
A months-long investigation into hundreds of hoax calls ended in the arrest of a Texas juvenile.
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey says President Joe Biden is able to run a strong race and serve a second term in the Oval Office.
After the sudden death of their daughter Sarah Katz, Jill and Michael Katz are detailing how her roommate helped find the link between Sarah's death and Panera Bread's charged lemonade.
Low humidity, sunny skies and seasonably mild temperatures are once again in the weather forecast on Tuesday in the Philadelphia area.
The Philadelphia 76ers have landed the plane and will sign nine-time All-Star Paul George to a max contract in NBA free agency, a source confirmed Monday.
The crowds down the Jersey Shore are only going to get bigger ahead of Fourth of July. Many people are getting a jump start on the holiday later this week.
Upper Merion Township has vowed to go reusable, but it hasn't been easy on businesses.
Low humidity, sunny skies and seasonably mild temperatures are once again in the weather forecast on Tuesday in the Philadelphia area.
Upper Merion Township has vowed to go reusable, but it hasn't been easy on businesses.
A program that empowers young barbers to find their voices is getting a major boost from the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office.
Residents say illegal dumping is hazardous for the community in Chester, Pennsylvania.
After the sudden death of their daughter Sarah Katz, Jill and Michael Katz are detailing how her roommate helped find the link between Sarah's death and Panera Bread's charged lemonade.
Low humidity, sunny skies and seasonably mild temperatures are once again in the weather forecast on Tuesday in the Philadelphia area.
The crowds down the Jersey Shore are only going to get bigger ahead of Fourth of July. Many people are getting a jump start on the holiday later this week.
An Alzheimer's drug is helping a former doctor in South Jersey get extra time with her family.
Max Gatto is the food truck coordinator for Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, aka TASK. He's helping feed underserved communities and has bigger goals in his future.
Atlantic City, New Jersey, leaders and business owners are preparing for an influx of people for the Fourth of July holiday.
Low humidity, sunny skies and seasonably mild temperatures are once again in the weather forecast on Tuesday in the Philadelphia area.
An 8-month-old, a 5-year-old and their mother were hospitalized after their car caught on fire in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday night.
After severe weather Sunday, the Philadelphia region is starting July off today with sunny skies from start to finish.
Streets in Ocean City, Margate and Sea Isle, New Jersey, flooded after torrential rain early Sunday morning, and another round of potentially severe storms later in the evening could create more flooding.
The CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day as severe storms impact our area.
Here is a preview of Jefferson Health's new outpatient facility, the Honickman Center, made in Philadelphia with hopes of making a doctor's trip less stressful.
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
A behind-the-scenes look at a special camp called Variety for children and young adults with disabilities is underway in Montgomery County. The camp is all about fun and learning.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Jen Dunlea, 22, is in a desperate fight for her life. She needs a lung transplant but has been rejected by most hospitals.
Atlantic City, New Jersey, leaders and business owners are preparing for an influx of people for the Fourth of July holiday.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Beating the heat with a South Philly staple: John's Water Ice has been serving a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen water in Italian ice since 1945 with a labor of flavor.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
You don't need to identify as LGBTQ+ or vegetarian to dig into the deliciousness at LesbiVeggies in Audubon.
Route 422 eastbound was blocked near the Trooper Road exit around Oaks and Audubon, Pennsylvania, after a fatal tractor-trailer crash Friday.
A section of I-95 southbound was closed for several hours in Philadelphia after a tractor-trailer jackknifed and caught fire.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
PennDOT was forced to apologize to Philadelphia after a sign from Cottman Avenue to southbound I-95 had an embarrassing typo: "Cenrtal."
SEPTA Transit Police will begin issuing court-backed tickets in July for low-level crimes like alcohol consumption, public urination, smoking, littering and other offenses, the transportation service announced on Thursday.
After adding Paul George, the Philadelphia 76ers lost some key pieces of their rotation last season in 2024 NBA free agency.
The Philadelphia Flyers on Monday signed 19-year-old Matvei Michkov to his entry-level contract.
The Philadelphia Flyers on Monday signed veteran defenseman Erik Johnson to a one-year, $1 million contract and extended winger Garnet Hathaway as NHL free agency began.
The Sixers and Tyrese Maxey agreed to a max contract extension Monday morning, a source confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia 76ers have landed the plane and will sign nine-time All-Star Paul George to a max contract in NBA free agency, a source confirmed Monday.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City celebrated its 6th anniversary on June 28 with a celebratory luncheon at their newest seaside dining destination, The Terrace.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The zoo, which is typically open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, wrote on Facebook Friday morning that they would have to close down for water main maintenance.
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A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
It's clear and sunny on Tuesday with a high temperature in the mid-80s but humidity will increase before potential storm chances for the July 4 holiday and the holiday weekend, Kate Bilo reports.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as Hurricane Beryl moves through the Caribbean islands.
Upper Merion Township's sustainability plan -- which restricts single-use plastics such as bags and utensils -- is affecting KOP Pizza in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Aziza Shuler reports.
Crowds packed the boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey, days before the Fourth of July later this week.
Passengers said they waited in long lines and dealt with long waits on the tarmac at Philadelphia International Airport Monday.