Florida woman suing Hershey for $5 million over looks of Reese's holiday candy
Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company is facing a lawsuit seeking $5 million in damages over the wrappers on Reese's peanut butter candies.
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PA animal shelter empties kennels for first time in 47 years: "A true miracle"
The holidays came early for the Adams County SPCA as they cleared the shelter for the first time in 47 years.
2 found dead in submerged car after police chase in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania state troopers said they found two men dead inside a car that had driven over a steep embankment and into a body of water.
Nonprofit teaches kids confidence with improv
In our series "A More Perfect Union," we'll show you how the innovative nonprofit The Unscripted Project is giving improvisational comedy a serious role in the classroom to help students learn confidence and other life skills. CBS News National Correspondent Jericka Duncan gave it a try at one Philadelphia school.
Examining the controversial U.S. Steel sale
A $14 billion deal for Japan's Nippon Steel to buy out U.S. Steel is facing stiff opposition. CBS Pittsburgh money and politics editor Jon Delano examines the details of the sale — and why lawmakers oppose it.
How Philadelphia plans to "stitch" Chinatown's divided neighborhood back together
The Vine Street Expressway has split Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood for decades. But now, city officials want to change that and they plan to "stitch" the divided neighborhood back together.
Pennypack Park slashings suspect named person of interest in "Fairmount Park Rapist" cold case
The man arrested in the Pennypack Park trail slashings has been named a person of interest in the 2003 "Fairmount Park Rapist" cold case, Philadelphia police said Tuesday.
Teen singer's "gift from God" leaving a mark at Philadelphia Clef Club
At age 16, Nathanael Barlow has captured the hearts of millions with his singing and songwriting.
1 killed in double stabbing at Macy's in Philadelphia; man arrested at SEPTA station
Tyrone Tunnell, 30, was arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing at the Macy's in Center City, Philadelphia police said Monday.
More than 1,000 HS students visit Stockton University for annual Latino Visitation Day
The students came from nearly 30 high schools in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
84-year-old man charged with murdering his wife over vet bills, police say
A criminal complaint filed in Montgomery County Tuesday said the 84-year-old Lower Pottsgrove Township man told investigators that he repeatedly struck his wife after a verbal argument turned physical.
Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
Nonbinary runners participating in Philadelphia Marathon hope to see policy changes in the future
While nonbinary runners are eligible for prizes and awards at the non-elite level at the Philadelphia Marathon, elite nonbinary runners are still without a cash prize pool.
76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. released from hospital after being struck by vehicle in Center City
76ers confirm the 27-year-old guard was released from the hospital after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street Saturday night.
First-of-its-kind mural dedicated in Philadelphia's Gayborhood honors forgotten ballroom history
The mural honors Philadelphia's ballroom community celebrating 30 years of a cornerstone of LGBTQ+ history.
"I offer an alternative": David Oh vies to become Philadelphia's first Republican mayor since 1952
David Oh, who served 11 years on Philadelphia City Council, says the city needs change. If elected, Oh would bring that as the first Republican mayor since 1952.
Investigation probes how 2 men escaped Philadelphia prison
Ameen Hurst, now 19, and Nasir Grant, 24, escaped from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center in northeast Philadelphia on May 7.
5 years after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
Many of the families linked to the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting are seeing each other for the first time in months as the community gets together to remember the victims five years since the mass shooting. CBS News' KDKA reporter Meghan Schiller has the latest latest on the community's response.
Meet Penn Medicine's first ever medical director for LGBTQIA+ health
Dr. Kline is the first-ever medical director for LGBTQIA+ health at Penn Medicine where he's also a professor.
"Mobituaries": The final resting place of sports superstar Jim Thorpe
Correspondent Mo Rocca investigates how Jim Thorpe, once celebrated as America's greatest athlete, ended up buried in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, a town in which he never set foot. [Don't miss Rocca's podcast "Mobituaries," available wherever you stream or download your podcasts.]
Arrest made in fatal shooting of officer inside Philadelphia airport parking garage
18-year-old Yobranny Martinez Fernandez was arrested in connection to a shooting that killed Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez and injured Officer Raul Ortiz.
Brink's truck driver shot outside South Philadelphia bank
A Brink's truck driver was shot outside a Bank of America in South Philadelphia Thursday, police said.
Mysterious mummy identified and buried after 128 years
"Stoneman Willie" was revealed to have been named James Murphy as his gravestone was unveiled.
Nobel Prize winner's call to parents goes viral
"They visited Stockholm when I was about 5 years old and they went into the Nobel auditorium with a guide and said, 'Reserve these two seats for us,'" Dr. Drew Weissman told CBS News.
Is Trump's endorsement enough to win speaker?
Former President Donald Trump is endorsing House Rep. Jim Jordan as he mounts a bid for the vacant speaker role. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the effect Trump's endorsement could have on the race.
Congress veers toward government shutdown after GOP revolt
After a Republican revolt led by Elon Musk and Donald Trump torpedoed a plan to fund the government, a new path forward remains unclear as Congress lurches toward Friday night's deadline.
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CEO murder suspect waives extradition, will return to NYC today
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione will return to NYC today after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband, over 40 others convicted in rape, drugging trial
Gisèle Pelicot said she had no regrets, but hope for the future after a judge sentenced her ex-husband to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping her for years.
Georgia appeals court removes Fani Willis from Trump 2020 election case
President-elect Donald Trump was charged in a sprawling racketeering case related to the 2020 election.
Wisconsin shooter was in contact with California man plotting his own attack
A California judge issued a restraining order against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents he'd been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter, authorities and court documents say.
Amazon workers, led by Teamsters, on strike in multiple cities
Teamsters union says Amazon workers at seven warehouses plan to walk off the job Thursday morning in multiple states.
FAA bans drones over several New Jersey towns. See the list.
Drones have been banned from flying over nearly two dozen New Jersey towns until Jan. 17, the FAA says.
Oklahoma set to execute man who killed girl during cannibalistic fantasy
Oklahoma is preparing to execute Kevin Underwood, who killed a 10-year-old girl during a cannibalistic fantasy. It would be the 25th and last scheduled U.S. execution this year.
Senate set to vote on bill that would expand Social Security to millions
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.
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Congress veers toward government shutdown after GOP revolt
After a Republican revolt led by Elon Musk and Donald Trump torpedoed a plan to fund the government, a new path forward remains unclear as Congress lurches toward Friday night's deadline.
Stocks rise, a day after disappointing forecast from Fed triggers sell-off
U.S. stocks are stabilizing following one of their worst days of the year.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect waives extradition, is returning to NYC
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is returning to New York City after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
Georgia appeals court removes Fani Willis from Trump 2020 election case
The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must be removed from the 2020 election case against President-elect Donald Trump.
Oklahoma set to execute man who killed girl, 10, during cannibalistic fantasy
Oklahoma is preparing to execute Kevin Underwood, who killed a 10-year-old girl during a cannibalistic fantasy. It would be the 25th and last scheduled U.S. execution this year.
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Stocks rise, a day after disappointing forecast from Fed triggers sell-off
U.S. stocks are stabilizing following one of their worst days of the year.
Amazon workers, led by Teamsters, on strike in multiple cities
Teamsters union says Amazon workers at seven warehouses plan to walk off the job Thursday morning in multiple states.
Stock market plummets after Fed forecasts fewer rate cuts in 2025
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
U.S. Mint announces 5 historical women on new quarters for 2025. Here's who.
It's the last year the American Women Quarters Program will put historical female figures on reverse side of coins.
U.S. mulls ban on Chinese-made TP-Link routers over national security concerns
TP-Link routers could be banned in the U.S. over national security concerns, according to a report.
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Congress veers toward government shutdown after GOP revolt
After a Republican revolt led by Elon Musk and Donald Trump torpedoed a plan to fund the government, a new path forward remains unclear as Congress lurches toward Friday night's deadline.
Georgia appeals court removes Fani Willis from Trump 2020 election case
The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must be removed from the 2020 election case against President-elect Donald Trump.
Biden sets new climate goal for slashing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions
The new goal is part of the Paris Agreement, under which member nations must update their emission cut targets every five years.
O'Malley, in bid for DNC chair, says Democrats need to learn from "very bad loss"
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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Latest on H5N1 bird flu outbreak
A Louisiana patient is critically ill with severe respiratory symptoms from H5N1 bird flu, marking the 61st U.S. human case this year. California has declared a state of emergency. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the public health risks.
Health insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs
Advocates say it is discrimination and are arguing for "insurance fairness" on the grounds that people who have joints surgically replaced typically don't face the same kinds of coverage challenges.
What are seed oils and do they pose health risks? Here's what to know
Seed oils are making headlines, prompting fears around whether they can have negative effects on your health. Here's what to know.
CDC confirms first severe bird flu case in the U.S.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
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Putin laments top general's killing, says he'll meet Trump "any time"
Russia's Vladimir Putin, in his annual marathon news conference, laments "serious blunders" by his security forces and says he'll meet Trump "any time" about Ukraine.
2 highway crashes in Afghanistan leave dozens dead, dozens more hurt
Two highway crashes in southeastern Afghanistan killed a combined total of 50 people and injured 76, a government spokesman says.
Mayotte cyclone survivors plead with visiting French president for help
"Mayotte is demolished," an airport security agent told President Emmanuel Macron as he arrived in the remote French territory five days after Cyclone Chido.
Google Maps shows suspected corpse, helps solve murder mystery
Officers arrested a woman who was the missing male's partner and another man who was her ex-partner, police said.
2 soldiers killed by landmine day after troops killed by booby trap
The incident happened one day after a blast caused by another improvised landmine killed two Mexican soldiers and wounded five others.
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Alicia Keys surprises students at alma mater
Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students.
Apollo Theater honored by Kennedy Center
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation.
Inside Variety's acclaimed "Actors on Actors"
Since 2014, Variety's "Actors on Actors" has showcased one-on-one conversations between Hollywood stars, offering unique insights into their craft. Co-editor-in-chief and executive producer Ramin Setoodeh joins us to discuss the series' impact.
Extended interview: Grateful Dead
The three surviving core members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, talk to Anthony Mason about becoming Kennedy Center honorees, the band's legacy and loyal fans, and the magic of music and songwriting.
The Grateful Dead, Kennedy Center honorees, reflect on the band's legacy
Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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.
Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
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"Murder hornets" eradicated in the U.S., agriculture officials say
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
How climate change impacted 2024
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
ClimateWatch: Looking back on 2024’s extreme weather
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
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Luigi Mangione waves extradition
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case, has waived extradition and is being transported from Pennsylvania to New York. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect waives extradition, is returning to NYC
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is returning to New York City after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
Luigi Mangione's extradition coming
Luigi Mangione's lawyer says the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing is expected to waive extradition back to New York from Pennsylvania. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
Google Maps shows suspected corpse, helps solve murder mystery
Officers arrested a woman who was the missing male's partner and another man who was her ex-partner, police said.
2 soldiers killed by landmine day after troops killed by booby trap
The incident happened one day after a blast caused by another improvised landmine killed two Mexican soldiers and wounded five others.
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Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA delayes return date for astronauts
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Alicia Keys surprises students at alma mater
Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students.
Apollo Theater honored by Kennedy Center
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation.
More fallout from Assad regime
Imtiaz Tyab tours a Syrian facility linked to the production of a street drug popular in the Middle East. The operation allegedly funded the exiled dictator's regime, adding to the legacy of pain left behind.
Congress approves treatment facility reform
Reality TV star Paris Hilton celebrated a legislative victory in Washington as lawmakers approved a bill to regulate youth treatment facilities. Hilton, who says she was abused as a teenager in such a center, has championed this cause for years.
Latest on H5N1 bird flu outbreak
A Louisiana patient is critically ill with severe respiratory symptoms from H5N1 bird flu, marking the 61st U.S. human case this year. California has declared a state of emergency. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the public health risks.