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The Many Faces Of The Olympics
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When Mitt is back home, will the offensive comments stop? Republicans can only hope so because this race is too important to be decided by "how much America likes one guy over another". But such a factor could very well decide the outcome of this election.
Chris talks to Congressman Mike Kelly about a speech he made on government bureaucracy and to Jennifer Stefano from Americans for Prosperity. He also discusses former Vice-President Dick Cheney's opinions of Sarah Palin and former Saturday Night Live Comedians views on making fun of the President.
It's no longer just performance-enhancing drugs that can get an athlete sent home early from the Olympics. Twitter is having the same effect.
While the United States looks like a lock on the gold, there's always the possibility of an upset if Team USA gets knocked off its game along the way.
An insider's look at the USA Men's Basketball team.
"[Romney] has pushed the envelope all the way to the edge, to his benefit, and I think that Americans would find that pretty distasteful. I think it's going to make Americans recoil, and that's why I think he's not releasing those returns," said Former Auto Czar Steve Rattner.
Chris discusses the opening ceremonies of the Olympics, Newsweek calling Mitt Romney a wimp and he re-visits Friday's interview with City Councilman Jim Kenney. He talks to Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup and to Phillies Manager Charlie Manager one day ahead of the trading deadline.
Mitt Romney insulted Britain's preparations for the Olympics and inspired quotes like "apparently devoid of charm, warmth, humor or sincerity" and "worse than Sarah Palin" before cashing campaign checks from bankers and lobbyists who are at the center of the Libor scandal.
Michael Phelps and the rest of the 2012 USA Olympic Swimming Team take a break from practice to sing along to this popular hit.
Chris talks to Senator Pat Toomey on the Senate vote to extend some of the Bush Tax Cuts, Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, CBS 3's Beasley Reece on the opening of the Olympics and Michael Vick sell his new line of clothes, and to City Councilman Jim Kenney on his proposed resolution to condemn Chick-Fil-A.
Romney isn't revealing what he did while he held the public's trust, both as head of the Olympics and as Governor of Massachusetts. With each passing week, Romney creates more questions about what he has done in the past and what he will do in the White House.
As Team USA gears up for the biggest sporting events of their lives in London, they need some motivation to push themselves in ways they never have before. Our Olympians use music to push their training to the next level in every workout and warmup. Get into the minds of our mightiest athletes by taking a peek at their Pregame Playlists.
If you can't attend the Olympics this year, the London 2012 app is a good way to keep up to speed with how the Games are going in real time.
On September 5, 1972, Alon Howard was jarred awake on the darkest day in sports history by a scream and a real-time vision that filled the tiny TV screen in his tiny Munich, Germany apartment
It turns out Romney either lied to the American public or filed an incomplete and incompetent IRS return in 2010. W. Mitt Romney is hiding the document that reveals more information about the money he is hiding in financial institutions favored by despots, terrorists, drug dealers, money launderers and tax cheats.
Pennsylvania is tied for second place with New York for states with the most in London.
Down to the trademark "W", W. Mitt Romney is literally the second coming of the George W. Bush: the economic strategy that led to the worst American economy since the Great Depression and the Bush legacy of secrecy in the face of questions from the American public.
Turns out the Ralph Lauren gear the USA athletes will wear in London for the Olympics are made in China.
With Blake Griffin heading for left knee surgery that will keep him from London, Anthony Davis is expected to join the Americans as they chase another gold medal.
David Beckham doesn't believe he is the right person to light the flame in the opening ceremony of his hometown London Olympics.
Michael Jordan said there's no way Kobe Bryant and this year's USA Olympic basketball team could've beaten the 1992 Dream Team.
Brad Snyder can still see in his dreams. He can envision himself churning through the water. He can see himself standing on a podium. And receiving a gold medal. Then he opens his eyes and sees black.
After losing a leg in Iraq, Josh Olson is now participating in the Paralympics.
Rip currents are one of the leading weather-related killers and understanding what they are could help save your life.
The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is mourning the loss of their brother after his Uber driver made an illegal turn and crashed on Kelly Drive.
Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects wanted for stealing a license plate from a police vehicle.
Trea Turner hit a bases-loaded single over a drawn-in outfield in the bottom of the ninth and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Washington 3-2 on Friday night.
An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in a park in the Olney neighborhood Friday night.
Rip currents are one of the leading weather-related killers and understanding what they are could help save your life.
The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is mourning the loss of their brother after his Uber driver made an illegal turn and crashed on Kelly Drive.
Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects wanted for stealing a license plate from a police vehicle.
Looking for live music or craving a comedy show? No need to look any further. The Philadelphia area is filled with star-studded performances, festivals, and sports games you won't want to miss!
Trea Turner hit a bases-loaded single over a drawn-in outfield in the bottom of the ninth and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Washington 3-2 on Friday night.
The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is mourning the loss of their brother after his Uber driver made an illegal turn and crashed on Kelly Drive.
Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects wanted for stealing a license plate from a police vehicle.
An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in a park in the Olney neighborhood Friday night.
Saturday marks one month since Barbara Friedes was killed while riding her bike by what police said was a drunk driver. In the weeks since her death, CBS News Philadelphia has been researching the city's laws regarding bike lanes.
Students and staff showed excitement Friday at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School in Overbrook.
Even though Hurricane Ernesto is still hundreds of miles away, the Ventnor City Beach Patrol anticipates swimming will be restricted to waist-deep water this weekend, if allowed at all.
Looking for live music or craving a comedy show? No need to look any further. The Philadelphia area is filled with star-studded performances, festivals, and sports games you won't want to miss!
Black-owned Free Haven Farms is one of the few USDA-certified organic farms in New Jersey, located in a community created by abolitionists.
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
The Willingboro Police Department stepped up to help a young boy who loves Spider-Man following an unfortunate crime.
It'll be warmer in the Delaware Valley today and Friday, with temperatures in the upper 80s. Humidity and the chance for storms will ramp up heading into the weekend.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will once again be filled with sunny skies, comfortable temps and low humidity.
Team USA dominated the 2024 Paris Olympics with a total of 126 medals, and the efforts of athletes from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware were crucial to this success. Here's a recap of how these local stars made their mark.
A Newark, Delaware, apartment building was evacuated after a large fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, fire officials said.
One month after pausing dog adoptions due to a statewide kennel cough outbreak, Delaware has lifted all restrictions and is once again allowing dogs to move in and out of the state.
On Saturday, Temple Health will hold a community block party where Philadelphians can get free services and screenings.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park will soon stop performing surgeries, Crozer Health confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Carter Melons sells mouth-watering watermelons with red, yellow and orange flesh, and the business is a family operation dating back seven decades.
The decades-long Atlantic City Airshow tradition was canceled last month and now local businesses are feeling the pain.
Videoboards are being added to the stadium among other improvement projects.
Monday's nice weather made for a busy day on the boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey.
August is Black Business Month and from farm to table, Honeysuckle Provisions in West Philadelphia is about making a difference in their neighborhood.
The man who died in the crash on Kelly Drive in Philadelphia was the passenger of an Uber that made an illegal turn, police said.
SEPTA Regional Rail trains were delayed Thursday night because of power loss near 30th Street Station, the agency said.
Work is underway for Phase 1 of the 14-mile, multi-year plan spanning from West Chester Pike to Interstate 95 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
The Noble Street Bridge in Philadelphia is closed indefinitely because of problems with the support beams, officials said.
SEPTA says parking fees will return in a phased approach beginning on Monday, Sept. 23, and daily parking rates will increase.
Trea Turner hit a bases-loaded single over a drawn-in outfield in the bottom of the ninth and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Washington 3-2 on Friday night.
Looking for live music or craving a comedy show? No need to look any further. The Philadelphia area is filled with star-studded performances, festivals, and sports games you won't want to miss!
The Philadelphia Phillies will play 16 of their 31 Spring Training games in Clearwater, Florida, at BayCare Ballpark.
The Eagles rallied back from a 13-6 deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the New England Patriots.
Council Rock Newtown will now face Salem Little League, the New England region champs, on Saturday.
A new movie called "Yall Drawn" is a mix of comedy and exaggerated reality that highlights Philadelphia's vibrant culture while casting a shadow on the senseless violence involving young people.
Looking for live music or craving a comedy show? No need to look any further. The Philadelphia area is filled with star-studded performances, festivals, and sports games you won't want to miss!
The Grammy-winning Philadelphia Orchestra's 2024-25 season highlights include a Wagner opera and M. Night Shyamalan hosting.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
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.
After a week straight of arguably some of the best weather this summer it all comes to an end this weekend. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
A water main break caused flooding and traffic troubles near Main Street in Manayunk. It happened on Cresson Street between Carson Street and Green Lane. The water department said the eight-inch main broke around 2 p.m. Friday. Crews shut off the main, pumped out the standing water and began making repairs.
The Category 1 hurricane is expected to kick up the threat of rip currents and make for a rough surf at the Jersey Shore. We're following up with a South Jersey business owner with loved ones who rode out Ernesto in Puerto Rico. We first introduced you to her earlier this week. Nikki DeMentri found out what's next for her family.
The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is remembering their brother after his Uber driver made an illegal turn and crashed on Kelly Drive in Philadelphia. Kerri Corrado reports.
It’s a big weekend at the ballpark on Friday, being Alumni Weekend. While everyone knows the players on the field, part of what makes game day so special is the people who work at Citizens Bank Park. Alicia Roberts talked to a few legends in their own right.