Dan Goughnour wins election in Pennsylvania, keeping Democrats in control of state House
Democrat Dan Goughnour has won a special election in western Pennsylvania.
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Penn student is closer to becoming a doctor on Match Day 2025
On the third Friday in March, medical students around the country learned where they will be going for their residency programs.
Trump administration plans to cut $175 million to Penn
A social media post from the White House says Penn is losing millions of dollars in federal funding, but the university says it has received no formal notice.
Man tried to sneak turtle through airport security in his pants, TSA says
A man attempted to bring an invasive red-ear slider turtle through security at Newark Liberty International Airport, officials said.
Paralyzed below hips, Ciarlo Liples has become La Salle's "brother"
Ciarlo Liples has become an inspiration for La Salle's men's basketball team. "He's their brother," Fran Dunphy said.
Riddle Hospital president encourages more women to join her field
Women are a large component of the overall health care industry, but make up only 14% of hospital CEO roles.
Small plane crash in Pennsylvania injures 5
A small plane crashed near a retirement home in southeastern Pennsylvania over the weekend. Five people on board the plane were injured. The FAA is investigating.
Pennsylvania jeweler's joyful designs worn by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Lia Valencia Key is a jewelry designer from West Chester whose "Valencia Key" designs have been worn by Meghan Markle and featured on Oprah's "Favorite Things" list.
5 injured in plane crash in Lancaster County, officials say
Authorities said three of the five people injured were sent from Lancaster General Hospital to a burn center in Lehigh County.
Trump on assassination attempt
President Trump discusses his Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt during the joint address to Congress on Tuesday. He remembered firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the attack.
Eye on America: Inside U.S. Marshals training
In Pennsylvania, we get an exclusive look at how the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force trains to apprehend some of the country’s most wanted criminals. And in Texas, we learn how lawmakers and victims of AI-generated deepfake pornography are working together to build a safer internet. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Michigan law school project finds slavery citations still being used today
Students at Michigan State University's law school have found that slavery is still baked into American jurisprudence.
Pennsylvania, Virginia shootings kill 3 officers
Three police officers were killed in separate shootings in Pennsylvania and Virginia on Saturday.
Police officer, gunman killed after shots fired at York, Pennsylvania hospital
A gunman, armed with a handgun and carrying zip ties, went inside UPMC's ICU, and took staffers hostage before he was ultimately killed by police in a shootout, the York County DA said.
His dream of playing basketball in the U.S. helped him find a second family
Ama Sow moved to Pennsylvania to fulfill his basketball dreams. But when his school closed unexpectedly, he was left penniless and homeless. That's when a local family opened their home to him.
Voletta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.'s mother, dies in Pennsylvania home
Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of the late great rapper The Notorious B.I.G., has died.
Penn's first Black woman to graduate from its med school reflects on legacy
Dr. Arlene Bennett was a pioneer for Black women at Penn's medical school after being the first to graduate in 1964.
Math, Eagles mania collide for one group of students
Super Bowl hype is becoming a learning opportunity for "Black Girls Love Math," a Philadelphia nonprofit that is thinking outside the box to help students improve their math skills. Eva Andersen explains.
NTSB shares new details on small plane crash
The National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy and senior investigator Ralph Hicks gave a news conference on Saturday about the medical plane that crashed in Philadelphia, killing at least 7 people. Officials are still looking for the black box from the aircraft.
Philadelphia officials brief on plane crash
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker gave a briefing on the small plane crash in the city on Friday night. Several homes and cars were impacted and she urged residents to avoid the debris.
Small aircraft crashes in Philadelphia
A private medical transport plane crashed in Philadelphia on Friday evening. Several homes are engulfed in flames. CBS News transportation safety expert and analyst Robert Sumwalt has more.
Woman charged in U.S. border patrol officer's death ordered held without bail
A Washington state woman has been ordered to be held without bail in connection with the death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.
Trump signs order to end federal support for care for transgender minors
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
Pennsylvania elected official resigns after gesture similar to Elon Musk's
A local elected official in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has resigned after coming under fire for a social media post.
Bear that attacked man in Pennsylvania had rabies, officials say
A black bear exhibiting "abnormal behaviors" attacked a Pennsylvania man earlier this week. Testing confirmed the animal was rabid.
JD, Usha Vance visit Greenland as Trump administration eyes territory
A recent poll shows 85% of Greenlanders do not want to be part of the United States.
More than 150 killed as powerful earthquakes hit Myanmar and Thailand
Powerful earthquakes hit Myanmar and Thailand, killing dozens and trapping workers under the rubble of a toppled Bangkok skyscraper that was under construction.
Core inflation picked up last month, PCE report shows. What to know.
A closely watched measure of inflation shows that prices excluding fuel and food ticked up in February. Here's what to know.
Utah becomes first state to ban adding fluoride to public water systems
Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox signed a bill banning fluoride from public water supplies. The ban will take effect in May.
Musk vows to personally deliver $2M to voters in Wis. Supreme Court race
Billionaire Elon Musk says he plans to hold a rally in Wisconsin to "personally hand over" $2 million to a pair of voters who have already cast their ballots in the state's hotly contested Supreme Court race.
Israel bombs Beirut for first time since ceasefire with Hezbollah
France and Lebanon say Israel violated its ceasefire with Hezbollah with a strike in Beirut, as deaths mount in Gaza after Israel abandoned its ceasefire with Hamas.
U.S. Army details challenges of recovering soldiers missing in Lithuania
A U.S. Army commander says recovering four soldiers from their submerged vehicle in swampland in Lithuania "will be a long and difficult" operation.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deportations under Alien Enemies Act
President Trump invoked the wartime Aliens Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members earlier this month.
Lawyers say execution of morbidly obese inmate could be botched
Lawyers for convicted murderer Michael Tanzi say that his weight and health conditions could cause a lethal injection cocktail to fail.
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Musk vows to personally deliver $2M to voters in Wis. Supreme Court race
Billionaire Elon Musk says he plans to hold a rally in Wisconsin to "personally hand over" $2 million to a pair of voters who have already cast their ballots in the state's hotly contested Supreme Court race.
Sex Pistols announce first North American tour in 22 years
The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.
U.S. Army details challenges of recovering soldiers missing in Lithuania
A U.S. Army commander says recovering four soldiers from their submerged vehicle in swampland in Lithuania "will be a long and difficult" operation.
Trump targets Smithsonian funding for programs with "improper ideology"
President Trump signed an executive order targeting funding for Smithsonian Institution programs that he says contain "divisive, race-centered ideology."
Nikola founder Trevor Milton receives full pardon from Trump
Nikola's Trevor Milton says he received a call from President Trump about a pardon for his fraud conviction.
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U.S. goes on international egg hunt to ease prices at home
U.S. egg prices are just starting to fall, but big demand for Easter and Passover could cause prices to edge up again next month.
Nikola founder Trevor Milton receives full pardon from Trump
Nikola's Trevor Milton says he received a call from President Trump about a pardon for his fraud conviction.
PCE report shows core inflation picked up last month. What to know.
A closely watched measure of inflation shows that prices excluding fuel and food ticked up in February. Here's what to know.
Trump's tariffs won't just raise car prices, but insurances rates, experts say
President Trump's newly announced 25% tariffs on all vehicles and auto parts imported into the U.S. is set to take effect April 2.
Which automakers are most susceptible to Trump's 25% car tariffs?
These automakers are the most and least exposed to President Trump's sweeping tariffs on automobiles.
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Musk vows to personally deliver $2M to voters in Wis. Supreme Court race
Billionaire Elon Musk says he plans to hold a rally in Wisconsin to "personally hand over" $2 million to a pair of voters who have already cast their ballots in the state's hotly contested Supreme Court race.
Trump targets Smithsonian funding for programs with "improper ideology"
President Trump signed an executive order targeting funding for Smithsonian Institution programs that he says contain "divisive, race-centered ideology."
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deportations under Alien Enemies Act
President Trump invoked the wartime Aliens Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members earlier this month.
JD, Usha Vance visit Greenland as Trump administration eyes territory
A recent poll shows 85% of Greenlanders do not want to be part of the United States.
Trump administration to investigate 4 California universities over admissions
The latest action comes after the U.S. Department of Education said it was investigating 52 universities for alleged racial discrimination earlier this month.
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Utah becomes first state to ban adding fluoride to public water systems
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed a bill banning fluoride from public water supplies. The ban will take effect in May.
Kansas reports measles outbreak with 23 cases
23 measles cases have been confirmed in Kansas, marking an outbreak for the state, according to local health officials.
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Their physical therapy coverage ran out before they could walk again
Health plans limit physical or occupational therapy sessions to as few as 20 a year, no matter the patient's infirmities.
Proposed foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths, study says
A new study shows how cuts to foreign aid could lead to millions of HIV/AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infections, undoing decades of progress against the virus.
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U.S. goes on international egg hunt to ease prices at home
U.S. egg prices are just starting to fall, but big demand for Easter and Passover could cause prices to edge up again next month.
U.S. Army details challenges of recovering soldiers missing in Lithuania
A U.S. Army commander says recovering four soldiers from their submerged vehicle in swampland in Lithuania "will be a long and difficult" operation.
Israel bombs Beirut for first time since ceasefire with Hezbollah
France and Lebanon say Israel violated its ceasefire with Hezbollah with a strike in Beirut, as deaths mount in Gaza after Israel abandoned its ceasefire with Hamas.
Former Australian officer who killed 95-year-old with Taser avoids prison
A former Australian police officer avoided a prison term when sentenced for killing a 95-year-old nursing home resident with a Taser.
King Charles hospitalized briefly due to side effects of cancer treatment
King Charles was hospitalized briefly, more than a year after his cancer diagnosis, due to what Buckingham Palace called "temporary side effects" of his treatment.
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Sex Pistols announce first North American tour in 22 years
The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.
Book excerpt: "I Am Maria" by Maria Shriver
In her new memoir, the daughter of Kennedys, broadcast journalist and former first lady of California uses poetry to explore a woman in search of herself.
Trump targets Smithsonian funding for programs with "improper ideology"
President Trump signed an executive order targeting funding for Smithsonian Institution programs that he says contain "divisive, race-centered ideology."
Sundance Film Festival moving to Boulder
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
William Shatner offers Gayle King advice before women-led space flight
William Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, is offering encouragement and practical advice to Gayle King and the all-female crew launching April 14.
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Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
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.
Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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Lawyers say execution of morbidly obese inmate could be botched
Lawyers for convicted murderer Michael Tanzi say that his weight and health conditions could cause a lethal injection cocktail to fail.
Survivors give victims a voice at murder trial
"48 Hours" correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti speaks to one of seven Jane Does who testified at the trial of David Pearce, the Los Angeles man charged with murder in the overdose deaths of friends Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales in 2021.
NYC woman says burglars tied her up while her kids were home
An NYC woman says burglars forced their way into her Queens home, tied her up and stole her jewelry and other expensive items.
Nuclear DNA testing at issue in Gilgo Beach murder case
The Gilgo Beach murder case is moving toward trial, but Rex Heuermann's attorneys are challenging something called nuclear DNA testing.
How location sharing helped police catch a serial rapist-turned-killer
The mother of murdered model Christy Giles pleads for others to share their locations. She says the technology helped police catch David Pearce, who murdered Giles and her friend, architect Hilda Marcela Cabrales.
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Mae Jemison on making history in space and inspiring change on Earth
Dr. Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in space, shares wisdom and encouragement with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King ahead of King's upcoming Blue Origin launch.
When, where to see the March partial solar eclipse
Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the March 29, 2025, partial solar eclipse can check out a map from NASA.
William Shatner offers Gayle King advice before women-led space flight
William Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, is offering encouragement and practical advice to Gayle King and the all-female crew launching April 14.
Democrats warn of cuts to space office
Democratic members of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee are warning that Department of Government Efficiency cuts to the Office of Space Commerce at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could harm American interests. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
What to know as Gayle King gears up for April space flight
Gayle King will step out of her comfort zone and into a space suit alongside Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen and Kerianne Flynn.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Law firms sue challenge executive orders
Several law firms are challenging President Trump's executive orders targeting their businesses based on what the administration is calling "partisan representations to achieve political ends." CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Expert on massive Myanmar earthquake
The earthquake that rocked Myanmar and was felt in Thailand reached a 7.7 magnitude. John Colin Mutter, a professor at Columbia University, joins CBS News with more details on the severity of the deadly phenomenon.
Trump order on "improper ideology"
One of President Trump's latest executive orders calls for Vice President JD Vance to look into programs at the Smithsonian Institution that are federally funded and may deal with "divisive, race-centered ideology." CBS News' Aaron Navarro explains.
How Greenland feels about Vance's visit
Greenlanders are expecting Vice President JD Vance for a short visit to the territory that President Trump has said should be part of the U.S. CBS News' Holly Williams breaks down what to expect.
Israel strikes Lebanon
Israel launched airstrikes on Lebanon for the first time since the ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. Hugo Bachega with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.