Child among 3 killed in western New York after vehicle hit by Amtrak train
Amtrak Train 281 was traveling from New York to Niagara Falls when it hit a Dodge truck Friday evening in North Tonawanda, N.Y.
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Democrats hold upstate New York U.S. Congress seat in special election
Democratic state Sen. Timothy Kennedy won a special election for the New York congressional seat left vacant by Democrat Brian Higgins' departure from Congress.
Niagara Falls packed for solar eclipse
City officials in Niagara Falls say they're expecting up to a million people to come to their part of the path of totality to see Monday afternoon's total solar eclipse. Kristine Johnson from CBS News New York reports.
Niagara Falls expecting total solar eclipse
As the path of totality sweeps over Niagara Falls, New York, spectators gather for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the iconic waterfalls under the rare and dramatic backdrop of a total solar eclipse.
Body found in 1992 ID'd as man who went over Niagara Falls
It took over 30 years of investigation to match a DNA profile of the remains to a man who went missing in 1990.
13 men arrested, charged with luring minors for sexual abuse in Canada
Canadian police arrested 13 men, including one U.S. national at a hotel in Niagara Falls and charged them all with child sex trafficking offenses.
New York governor on Rainbow Bridge explosion
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul held a news conference Wednesday following a vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls that forced the closure of four U.S.-Canada border crossings. There is no indication of a terrorist attack at the time, Hochul said.
2 dead in car explosion at U.S.-Canada border; officials say no sign of terrorism
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said "there is no sign of terrorist involvement" at this time, after two people died in the vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing near Niagara Falls.
1 person dead after tour boat capsizes in cave along Erie Canal
Officials have not shared how many passengers were on board during the incident or if there were any serious injuries.
Woman killed, boy injured in 90-feet fall into Niagara Gorge
The "investigation is still ongoing at this time, but we don't believe it was an accident," New York State Park Police Capt. Chris Rola said.
Spectacular photos show Niagara Falls partially frozen after winter storm
Pictures show the iconic waterfalls filled with ice and snow – and a rainbow over it.
Video shows Coast Guard pulling body from car above Niagara Falls
Video shows the rescue swimmer with an axe in his left hand being lowered 80 feet to the submerged car through falling snow.
Canada reopens to fully vaccinated Americans
Starting Monday, U.S. travelers can cross into Canada if they show they are fully vaccinated and have proof of a negative coronavirus test in the previous 72 hours. Meg Oliver reports from Niagara Falls on what Canada's updated travel rules mean for people on both sides of the border.
Powerful storm dislodges old iron boat closer to Niagara Falls
A slow-motion drama is unfolding at one of North America's most famous tourist sites after a storm hit the region Halloween night
Storm may send iron boat from 1918 over Niagara Falls
An old iron boat has been stuck on the rocks of the Canadian side of Niagara Falls since 1918. A powerful storm that roared through the region on Halloween night whipped up strong currents, dislodging it, moving it down river about 150 feet. Authorities now fear the current could send the old boat over the falls.
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Power grid's AI use raises cyberattack risks
Americans are increasingly connected to the virtual world through phones, computers, and smart appliances. Now even vital utilities, like power and water grids, are going digital. Only on "CBS This Morning," we got access to a massive power plant near Niagara Falls, New York. It is upgrading its systems with artificial intelligence, raising concerns among some security experts about the dangers from hackers. Errol Barnett reports.
Nature up close: How waterfalls form
These spectacular sights can be formed by a geologic fault, differential erosion, or a combination of the two
Nature: Niagara Falls
We leave you this last Sunday Morning of January at the partly frozen Niagara Falls. Videographer: Carl Mrozek.
Bitter cold could bring snow, ice to South, more misery elsewhere
Vast swath of U.S. feeling Old Man Winter's wrath -- including many regions that usually escape it
Cold weather claims lives as deep freeze grips U.S.
If the arctic blast continues, some locals predict Niagara Falls could be completely frozen by the end of the month
Deadly deep freeze
Several deaths in Milwaukee and Chicago are being blamed on the cold weather, and wind chills in most of the country are far below normal. CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan joins CBSN from a very cold Niagara Falls.
Daredevil killed in Niagara Falls plunge may have brought snake
The snake hasn't been found, though an empty cage was located in the daredevil's parked van
Niagara Falls unveils new LED lighting system
After a $4 million project, a rainbow of colors is lighting up the New York side of Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls' new lights
After a $4 million project, a rainbow of colors will light up the New York side of the Niagara Falls. People have come to see the falls lit up since 1860, reports Michelle Miller.
Stock market rout deepens as Dow plunges more than 2,200 points
Stocks continued to tumble in the U.S. Friday as financial markets suffered their biggest two-day drop since 2020.
Senate adopts GOP budget plan after marathon vote series
The budget resolution is just the first step in the complicated reconciliation process.
Trump to delay enforcement of TikTok ban with another executive order
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
Medicare, Medicaid will not cover weight loss drugs, White House decides
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
White House accidentally tells Ukrainian refugees they must leave U.S. immediately
Some Ukrainians received emails this week telling them that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would be terminating their legal protections
DACA recipient and father of 3 deported to Mexico despite valid documentation
The 39-year-old was deported last month after he left the U.S. and traveled to Mexico to visit his grandfather's grave.
Judge orders return of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
A federal judge ruled Friday that a Maryland father who was mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador must be returned to the U.S. by Monday, April 7.
RFK Jr. to lay off more NIH employees, officials say
The additional layoffs at the National Institutes of Health come less than a week after the initial wave of cuts in Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s restructuring.
Supreme Court will allow withholding of education grants for now
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in granting a DOJ request to pause a lower court order requiring the Education Department to reinstate grants to universities and nonprofits.
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Ovechkin ties Gretzky's NHL career goals record with No. 894
Alex Ovechkin, the 39-year-old Russian superstar, is now one away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's mark with six games left to play this season.
Boy astounds classmates with his ability to do 50 different bird calls
Eleven-year-old Samuel Henderson of Choctaw, Oklahoma, is a born entertainer with a unique talent: he can perfectly imitate about 50 birds.
DACA recipient and father of 3 deported to Mexico despite valid documentation
The 39-year-old was deported last month after he left the U.S. and traveled to Mexico to visit his grandfather's grave.
As Ovechkin ties Gretzky's goals mark, a look at some of sports' hallowed records
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's career NHL regular-season record of 894 goals, one that has stood for more than a quarter-century.
White House accidentally tells Ukrainian refugees they must leave U.S. immediately
Some Ukrainians received emails this week telling them that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would be terminating their legal protections
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Wholesale egg prices are falling. Will consumers see some relief?
Wholesale egg prices are falling, with stores saying they're now lowering prices and easing restrictions. But tariffs could be an issue.
Americans react to Trump's new tariffs: "Buckle up and get ready for the ride"
President Trump's tariffs have sent markets spiraling and shockwaves through the American economy.
Trump to delay enforcement of TikTok ban with another executive order
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
Fed chair says Trump tariffs will likely raise inflation, slow economy
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth.
Trump's biggest tariff was on tiny Lesotho. Here's what to know.
Trump hit the small African kingdom of Lesotho with his highest tariff this week at 50%, fueling urgent efforts by the country to seek a deal, and new trade partners.
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DACA recipient and father of 3 deported to Mexico despite valid documentation
The 39-year-old was deported last month after he left the U.S. and traveled to Mexico to visit his grandfather's grave.
White House accidentally tells Ukrainian refugees they must leave U.S. immediately
Some Ukrainians received emails this week telling them that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would be terminating their legal protections
Senate adopts GOP budget plan after marathon vote series
The budget resolution is just the first step in the complicated reconciliation process.
Medicare and Medicaid will not cover weight loss drugs, Trump administration decides
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
DOGE teams cut critical funding from America's libraries, officials say
State officials say they will lose funds for summer reading programs, book-mobiles, rural internet and more.
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Threat of future tariffs on pharmaceutical imports raises alarm
In a last-minute move Wednesday, the Trump administration excluded pharmaceuticals from its retaliatory tariffs, giving consumers a break for now.
Medicare and Medicaid will not cover weight loss drugs, Trump administration decides
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
RFK Jr. to lay off more NIH employees, officials say
The additional layoffs at the National Institutes of Health come less than a week after the initial wave of cuts in Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s restructuring.
RFK Jr.: 20% of HHS layoffs may be errors
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday that he expects about 20% of fired employees may have been cut by mistake, and some could be brought back, following widespread layoffs directed by the Department of Government Efficiency.
FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
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U.K. anti-abortion activist convicted of breaching ban on clinic protests
A British anti-abortion rights activist whose case caught the Trump administration's attention has been fined for breaching a "buffer zone" law.
Disgraced former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has died at 94
Once-powerful Cardinal Theodore McCarrick was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 after an investigation into sexual abuse.
NATO chief's impression from U.S. is Russians "not moving fast enough" to end war
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told CBS News' Margaret Brennan that "Russia really has to do more to bring this war to an end."
Rat breaks world record for sniffing out wartime landmines
A mine-sniffing African giant pouched rat named Ronin has been acknowledged by the Guinness World Records.
Trump's biggest tariff was on tiny Lesotho. Here's what to know.
Trump hit the small African kingdom of Lesotho with his highest tariff this week at 50%, fueling urgent efforts by the country to seek a deal, and new trade partners.
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How to watch March Madness championship games for the 2025 NCAA tournament
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness championship games? Here's how and where to watch them live.
How to watch tonight's Final 4 games for March Madness 2025 NCAA Tournament
Looking for the 2025 NCAA March Madness Final Four schedule? Here's how to stream the men's and women's games.
Book excerpt: "Change the Recipe" by José Andrés
In his new memoir, the chef and founder of the humanitarian aid organization World Central Kitchen offers life lessons and teachable moments about responsibility and commitment to a shared humanity.
Fred Hechinger on "Hell of a Summer"
Fresh off his role in "Gladiator 2," Fred Hechinger stars in a horror-comedy set at summer camp. He joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new film and the wild twists it takes.
Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
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China pulls TikTok deal over tariffs
TikTok faced a Saturday deadline to find a U.S. buyer or face a potential ban. President Trump announced an extension on Friday. A deal was at the finish line but China pulled back due to Trump's tariff announcement. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
What to know about RedNote
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
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Monkeys are "best yodellers" in the world, study says
Primates possess special anatomical structures in their throats called vocal membranes, allowing for yodeling at higher octaves, researchers found.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
Peggy Whitson on her space legacy and commanding a new mission for Axiom
From breaking records to breaking barriers, astronaut Peggy Whitson shares what it feels like to see Earth from space.
Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
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Drug-sniffing dogs help find record haul of cocaine hidden on ship
The Korea Coast Guard said they had found two tons of what they suspect to be pure cocaine on a Norwegian-flagged ship.
Brand charged with rape, sexual assault
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged in the U.K. with several counts related to rape and sexual assault allegations, London's Metropolitan Police announced. This comes after claims by four women emerged in 2023. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Russell Brand charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
Catholic priest shot dead at his parish rectory in Kansas
Arul Carasala was shot and killed by a man who approached him at his parish rectory in Seneca, Kansas, church officials said.
Stabbing deaths of 2 women college students spark outrage in Italy
The brutal killings of two students within days of each other have unleashed a wave of anger and calls for a "cultural revolution" against violence towards women.
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SpaceX Fram2 crew back on Earth
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
NASA rover captures giant dust devil devouring smaller one on Mars
The dust devil was about 210 feet wide, NASA said, but likely didn't last long after consuming the smaller whirlwind.
Peggy Whitson on Astronaut Hall of Fame
Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who has completed 10 spacewalks and spent 675 days in orbit, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her historic career and upcoming induction into the Hall of Fame.
Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
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.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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 troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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The Uplift: Coco Gauff
Tennis superstar Coco Guaff returns to her home court in Delray Beach, Florida to visit the people who knew her before she was famous – and teach up-and-coming tennis players. Plus, David Begnaud shares the story of two families who met at a grief camp and how it changed their lives.
Eye on America: Male loneliness crisis
In Massachusetts, we visit a weekend camp that’s helping men combat feelings of loneliness. And in North Carolina, we check out a viral workout experience that combines step aerobics with hip-hop. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
What's behind increased volcanic activity?
In the last week, there have been volcano eruption warnings from Iceland, to Japan and Hawaii. But are they connected? Ben Edwards, a professor of geosciences at Dickinson University, joins to discuss.
Reporter's Notebook: MLK Jr.'s last speech
Martin Luther King Jr.'s last speech eerily foreshadowed his death, but a passage about stepping up to help others is often missed. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Medications from overseas may get more expensive
So far, foreign-made medicines have been spared from President Trump's trade war. But the president has vowed they could be his next target with an import tax as high as 25%. Andres Gutierrez reports.