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Railroads say federal data doesn’t fully reflect their progress and that they're still on track to meet a deadline to install the technology
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Railroads say federal data doesn’t fully reflect their progress and that they're still on track to meet a deadline to install the technology
Conductor in deadly commuter train crash found to have the fatigue-inducing disorder; testing of train conductors in U.S. is spotty
Long delays seen along with conditions so crowded railroad urges anyone who can to work from home
Service into and out of Grand Central Terminal in New York City delayed on all three Metro-North lines after huge fire in East Harlem
An increase in the number of people killed in railroad accidents has prompted an urgent request for all 50 states to inspect the stoplights at their railroad crossings. Since 2013, 96 people have died and 419 have been hurt at railroad intersections. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Fellow Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and Marco Rubio spent the day accusing Ted Cruz of being dishonest and misleading voters; Madison Square Garden has gone to the dogs for the annual Westminster Kennel Club Show which concludes Tuesday night
The seat you choose could make an important difference in the event of an accident on the tracks
Transit officials across the country are looking closer at their safety procedures and potential hazards. Jeff Pegues reports from a commuter train outside of Washington.
After the deadly Metro-North crash, passengers desperately attempted to make their way off the train and help others who were trapped. James Wallace, who makes the commute from Manhattan to Connecticut regularly, was one of the heroes sitting in the second train car on Tuesday when the unthinkable happened. Vinita Nair reports.
Commuter trains are running again in at the spot where a collision between a train and an SUV killed six people. Officials say they want to know how the mother driving the SUV got on the tracks. Don Dahler reports from the crash site in Valhalla, New York.
Terror on the train tracks north of New York City. At least six people were killed after a commuter train slammed into an SUV. Former NTSB Chairman Mark Rosenker joins CBSN on the phone with more on what investigators are looking at to figure out what went wrong.
The Metro-North railroad is already under heavy pressure to improve its safety record after its fourth deadly accident in less than two years. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo joins "CBS This Morning" from the state capitol in Albany to discuss the accident.
Federal accident investigators are heading to the scene of a deadly Metro-North commuter train crash 30 miles north of New York City. The train hit an SUV trapped under a crossing gate. Officials say five passengers and the SUV driver were killed. Vinita Nair reports from the crash site in Valhalla, New York.
The Federal Railroad Administration released a review of three deadly accidents including the Metro-North train derailment. The report said there was pressure at Metro-North to set aside safety to advance on-time performance. Terrell Brown reports.
The investigation into missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 took a sinister turn as Malaysia's prime minister told reporters the plane was "deliberately diverted"; and, the ballots and polling stations are ready in Crimea on the eve of the referendum on whether to join the Russian Federation. Ukrainian soldiers remain blockaded in their bases and the head of Crimea's Ukrainian council hasn't been seen since his arrest last Sunday.
Dennis O'Neil, a survivor of the train derailment that occurred in New York City, talks to CBS News' Michelle Miller about how he experienced the crash.
CBS News transportation correspondent Jeff Pegues reports on how officials are trying to piece together what exactly caused the deadly commuter train derailment in New York City. Jeff Pegues reports.
Four people were killed and more than 60 others hurt when a commuter train in New York City skidded off the the tracks while rounding a sharp curve. Don Dahler reports.
The NTSB is leading the investigation into the deadly Metro-North derailment. They are looking into witness accounts, track conditions and the train's speed. Law enforcement sources say the engineer told first responders he applied the brakes but they didn't work. Jeff Pegues reports.
A Metro-North commuter en route from Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to Grand Central Terminal in New York City derailed early in the morning when it reached a sharp curve in the Bronx. Four people are dead and more than 60 suffered injuries. Don Dahler reports.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
A tranche of records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 killing are being unsealed at the urging of the senator's son, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
President Trump could give up on efforts to end the war in Ukraine "in a matter of days," Rubio says, highlighting the administration view that it's "not our war."
CBS News obtained court records showing a years-long custody battle between the birth parents of the suspect in Thursday's mass shooting at Florida State University.
Victor Perez had autism, cerebral palsy and was nonverbal, though there is no indication the responding officers were aware of that.
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.
A cable car accident on a mountain near Naples left at least four people dead and one critically injured, according to officials in southern Italy.
Luigi Mangione will be eligible for the death penalty if convicted as charged.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Forensic genealogy and a DNA profile helped identify a suspect in the case of Phyllis Bailer, an Indiana mother who was murdered in 1972.
The stock and bond markets are closed for Good Friday, but will reopen on Monday, following the Easter holiday.
A tranche of records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 killing are being unsealed at the urging of the senator's son, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Victor Perez had autism, cerebral palsy and was nonverbal, though there is no indication the responding officers were aware of that.
The stock and bond markets are closed for Good Friday, but will reopen on Monday, following the Easter holiday.
Rated as one of the top 10 most popular cars sold in the U.S. in 2024, the Civic model is currently sourced in both countries.
President Trump has suggested stripping Harvard of its tax-exempt status, a step that experts say would be unusual and face legal challenges.
A new study from SmartAsset reveals varied increases in grocery prices depending on where you live.
Shein and Temu, known for their low-cost items, say they'll raise prices starting April 25 after Trump ended an import loophole.
President Trump could give up on efforts to end the war in Ukraine "in a matter of days," Rubio says, highlighting the administration view that it's "not our war."
A tranche of records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 killing are being unsealed at the urging of the senator's son, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump's agenda.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
There may soon be a new medication option for losing weight. Eli Lilly's experimental pill appears to work as well as the injected drug Ozempic to lower the weight of diabetes patients. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.
Eli Lilly and Co., the maker of Zepbound and Mounjaro, announced a successful Phase 3 trial for a once-daily GLP-1 pill for diabetes and weight loss.
A KFF Health News analysis underscores how the NIH funding terminations have spared no part of the country, politically or geographically.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
President Trump could give up on efforts to end the war in Ukraine "in a matter of days," Rubio says, highlighting the administration view that it's "not our war."
A Japanese bus driver with 29 years of service lost his retirement package worth $84,000 after being fired for stealing $7 from passengers' fares.
A cable car accident on a mountain near Naples left at least four people dead and one critically injured, according to officials in southern Italy.
U.S. airstrikes targeting an oil port held by Yemen's Houthi rebels killed dozens and wounded more than 100 others, the group says.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Skye P. Marshall also worked in the pharmaceutical industry before she pursued acting. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the transition and starring in the legal drama, "Matlock."
Skye P. Marshall joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to preview the explosive finale of "Matlock," share what it's like working with Kathy Bates, and react to Olympia's discovery of Matty's secret.
Hollywood legend James Brolin stars as a tough Texas rancher in "Ransom Canyon," a modern Western about land, loyalty, and legacy. The series follows three families caught in a power struggle over their hometown's future.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google is a monopolist in markets for online advertising technology. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
A national lost-and-found database run by the nonprofit Petco Love has helped reunite more than 100,000 families with missing animals.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
Love Lost is a national lost-and-found pet database run by the nonprofit Petco Love. CBS News consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi shows how it's using AI and new technology to help reunite pet owners with their furry friends.
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
After 30 years behind bars, the Menendez brothers are trying to shorten the life sentences they are serving for killing their parents. However, a resentencing hearing scheduled for Thursday was delayed after an appeal by the L.A. district attorney.
Students will be allowed to return to Florida State University's campus on Friday, a day after a shooter opened fire, killing two people and injuring six others. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more from Tallahassee.
Forensic genealogy and a DNA profile helped identify a suspect in the case of Phyllis Bailer, an Indiana mother who was murdered in 1972.
Two people were killed and six others were hurt in a mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, police said. The suspect has been identified as a 20-year-old student and son of a sheriff's deputy who used his stepmother's former service weapon, investigators said. CBS News' Kati Weiss and Natalie Brand have the latest details on the case. Mary Ellen O'Toole, a retired FBI special agent and behavioral profiler, joins with more analysis.
When Aaron Friar and his teenage daughter, Ellie, go missing in Medford, Oregon, Det. Bill Ford takes one of the suspects out for a cigarette break. It would break the case.
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen talk to "CBS Mornings" about how the Blue Origin spaceflight changed them for the better.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who before her spaceflight admitted that she's a nervous flyer, said she has a new confidence following her journey and revealed if she would do it again.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
After 30 years behind bars, the Menendez brothers are trying to shorten the life sentences they are serving for killing their parents. However, a resentencing hearing scheduled for Thursday was delayed after an appeal by the L.A. district attorney.
Good Friday is normally a busy day for Pope Francis, but he's still recovering from a hospitalization that lasted for more than one month. It hasn't fully stopped the 88-year-old pontiff who visited a prison on Holy Thursday. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more.
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland confirmed meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador last month. El Salvador's president has indicated Abrego Garcia will remain in custody.
FSU student Stephanie Horowitz is also a survivor of the Parkland school shooting in 2018, where 17 people were killed. Horowitz describes what happened and how she is processing experiencing her second school shooting.
Two people were killed and six others were injured in a shooting at Florida State University on Thursday. Police say the suspected shooter is a stepson of a local sheriff's deputy. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the latest.