Judge convicted of shooting her ex-boyfriend as he slept
Sonya McKnight was taken away in handcuffs after the trial judge rejected a defense request that she be released. She faces up to 60 years in prison.
Pennsylvania
3 family members hit, killed by Amtrak train near Philadelphia
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted for hours after three family members were struck and killed by a train in Bucks County.
Temple gymnast Kyrstin Johnson inspiring fans long even after viral routine
Four-time All-American gymnast Kyrstin Johnson's routine went viral in January, but her journey to success on and off the mat at Temple University is just as inspiring.
Dan Goughnour wins election in Pennsylvania, keeping Democrats in control of state House
Democrat Dan Goughnour has won a special election in western Pennsylvania.
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.
Judge allows government to continue effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil
Mahmoud Khalil, who led protests at Columbia University against Israel, appeared in immigration court in Louisiana Friday.
Consumers now face "tariff surcharges" for some products at checkout
U.S. businesses are starting to add a tariff fee to customer bills and shopping carts to offset rising import costs.
Judge says DOJ didn't comply with order on man deported to El Salvador
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday the U.S. must facilitate the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and imprisoned.
Boca Raton small plane crash kills 3 and injures 1, authorities say
A Cessna 310 carrying three people departed Boca Raton and was bound for Tallahassee before it crashed, the FAA said.
Trump heads to Walter Reed for annual physical
President Trump had his last known comprehensive medical examination in September 2023.
Mangione lawyers say U.S. prosecutors seek death penalty "as a political stunt"
In a new motion, attorneys for Luigi Mangione said the U.S. government "intends to kill Mr. Mangione as a political stunt."
Space Force commander in Greenland fired after Vance visit
The commander of a U.S. military base in Greenland was ousted due to "loss of confidence in her ability to lead."
CDC denies help for lead poisoning in Milwaukee schools due to layoffs
The CDC rejected a request for help "due to the complete loss" of their lead poisoning experts.
"Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane reveals he's been diagnosed with ALS
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
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DOJ fires longtime spokesperson who worked for Robert Mueller, Jack Smith
Peter Carr, a career employee, served as a spokesman for special counsels Jack Smith and Robert Mueller.
Mangione lawyers say U.S. prosecutors seek death penalty "as a political stunt"
In a new motion, attorneys for Luigi Mangione said the U.S. government "intends to kill Mr. Mangione as a political stunt."
DOJ expands its retribution to American Bar Association
The Trump administration has been targeting individual law firms and is now taking action against the ABA, the largest professional association for lawyers and judges.
Why a U.S. officer ordered a military funeral for WWII kamikaze pilot
On April 11, 1945, a Japanese pilot slammed his Zero fighter plane into the USS Missouri and ignited a fireball during the Battle of Okinawa.
Weekly measles cases top 90 in U.S. for first time in years
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
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U.S. consumer sentiment plunges in April as trade war fuels anxiety
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and employment.
Jamie Dimon says U.S. economy faces "considerable turbulence"
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns that tariffs are likely to boost inflation, while urging the Trump administration to strike trade deals.
Stocks cap manic week with best performance since November 2023
Stocks climbed on Friday even as Wall Street analysts warn of a growing trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
Egg prices aren't stopping families from dyeing eggs, an Easter tradition
Some families, however, may be looking at alternatives after the average cost of a dozen eggs climbed to a record high of $6.23 in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Consumers now face "tariff surcharges" for some products at checkout
U.S. businesses are starting to add a tariff fee to customer bills and shopping carts to offset rising import costs.
Politics
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DOJ fires longtime spokesperson who worked for Robert Mueller, Jack Smith
Peter Carr, a career employee, served as a spokesman for special counsels Jack Smith and Robert Mueller.
Mangione lawyers say U.S. prosecutors seek death penalty "as a political stunt"
In a new motion, attorneys for Luigi Mangione said the U.S. government "intends to kill Mr. Mangione as a political stunt."
DOJ expands its retribution to American Bar Association
The Trump administration has been targeting individual law firms and is now taking action against the ABA, the largest professional association for lawyers and judges.
U.S. consumer sentiment plunges in April as trade war fuels anxiety
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and employment.
Judge allows government to continue effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil
Mahmoud Khalil, who led protests at Columbia University against Israel, appeared in immigration court in Louisiana Friday.
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Weekly measles cases top 90 in U.S. for first time in years
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
CDC denies help for lead poisoning in Milwaukee schools due to layoffs
The CDC rejected a request for help "due to the complete loss" of their lead poisoning experts.
"Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane reveals he's been diagnosed with ALS
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
As RFK Jr. focuses on autism, experts fear return of debunked theories
Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says a "massive testing and research effort" will focus on the cause of autism, but his approach has raised alarms.
CDC's cruise ship inspectors laid off amid bad year for outbreaks
The steep cuts to the cruise ship inspection team baffled officials in the program, which is not paid for by taxpayer dollars.
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Penguin in cardboard box led to South Africa helicopter crash, report says
The pilot and three passengers aboard the helicopter, as well as the penguin, were uninjured, according to an incident report.
U.S. fugitive allegedly kills Mexican officer who led "Gringo Hunters" unit
Authorities said the police unit was trying to arrest a suspect in Tijuana when the man opened fire, hitting and killing 33-year-old Abigail Esparza Reyes.
Pastor abducted at gunpoint while delivering sermon
Pastor Josh Sullivan was holding a prayer meeting with about 30 people, including his wife and six children, when the gunmen entered the church, his colleague said.
Iran says it is seeking "real and fair" agreement in nuclear talks
In the lead-up to talks this weekend, President Trump reiterated his warning that military action was "absolutely" possible if talks failed.
Space Force commander in Greenland fired after Vance visit
The commander of a U.S. military base in Greenland was ousted due to "loss of confidence in her ability to lead."
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"Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane reveals he's been diagnosed with ALS
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Sony wins distribution rights to "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!"
A Los Angeles court ruled that Sony may take over distribution of "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" which it produces, from CBS.
Yvonne Strahovski teases what's next in final season of "The Handmaid's Tale"
Yvonne Strahovski, who plays Serena Joy Waterford, says the final season of "The Handmaid's Tale" delivers the long-awaited rebellion.
Yvonne Strahovski on "The Handmaid's Tale"
Yvonne Strahovski joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the final season of the Emmy-winning series "The Handmaid's Tale" and what fans can expect from her character's complicated journey.
Meghann Fahy on new movie, "Drop"
Actor Meghann Fahy, best known for her breakout role as Daphne in season two of "The White Lotus," returns to the screen in the psychological thriller "Drop." She plays a widowed mom whose first date turns terrifying after receiving mysterious AirDropped messages.
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Apple airlifts iPhones out of India to avoid Trump tariffs, report says
Apple's move to avoid China tariffs had been in the works for months, according to report citing Indian government officials.
Meta whistleblower: Facebook worked with Chinese government to censor posts
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams testified Wednesday afternoon before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.
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.
How AI is trained not to spread abuse
New documents obtained by Business Insider show how companies are testing artificial intelligence models to prevent the spread of extreme information about abusive topics. Effie Webb, a tech news fellow at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
Here's how much an iPhone could cost with Trump's tariffs on China
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a new analysis shows.
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Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
Dire wolf pups born 12,500 years after extinction, company says
Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
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Convicted killer mistakenly released from jail is caught 2 weeks later
Kathan Guzman was mistakenly released from a jail in Clayton County, Georgia, officials said. He was arrested in Florida.
Menendez brothers resentencing hearing
The Menendez brothers are awaiting a court hearing in California that could determine their chance at resentencing. This comes as the new Los Angeles county district attorney appears to signal he opposes a change in their conviction. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
U.S. fugitive allegedly kills Mexican officer who led "Gringo Hunters" unit
Authorities said the police unit was trying to arrest a suspect in Tijuana when the man opened fire, hitting and killing 33-year-old Abigail Esparza Reyes.
Pastor abducted at gunpoint while delivering sermon
Pastor Josh Sullivan was holding a prayer meeting with about 30 people, including his wife and six children, when the gunmen entered the church, his colleague said.
8 people sentenced to prison for smuggling endangered eels
A French court sentenced eight people for smuggling eel larvae in a scheme worth over $2 million that prosecutors likened to cocaine trafficking.
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Space tourism is establishing a new frontier in travel
Private companies have launched nearly 120 civilians to the edge of space.
Gayle King hopes to inspire others with historic flight to space
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke about the opportunity to travel to space, the support she's received and the message she hopes to send to others.
Meet the Blue Origin crew Gayle King is joining on trip to space
Here's a look at the women expected to join Blue Origin's upcoming mission, which has a target launch date of Monday, April 14, and what they have to say about the epic journey.
NASA nominee testifies on plans for moon mission, Mars
Jared Isaacman, President Trump's nominee to lead NASA, tells lawmakers the space agency can return astronauts to the moon while pursuing flights to Mars.
Tom Hanks, Megan Rapinoe and others wish Gayle King luck before space flight
With just days before her journey to space on a women-led Blue Origin flight, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff from celebrities, astronauts and friends.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
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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.
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Stocks close up on hopes of tariff deals
After a tumultuous week, the Dow Jones closed more than 600 points up on Friday as investors expressed hope that countries would reach deals with President Trump on tariffs. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Judge: Mahmoud Khalil can face deportation
A judge allowed the Trump administration on Friday to move forward with its efforts to deport Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
NTSB probing Hudson River helicopter crash
National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy gave an update Friday on the investigation into Thursday's deadly helicopter crash in the Hudson River. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste joins to unpack the significant takeaways.
Extended interview: Author Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis, the author of "Who is Government?: The Untold Story of Public Service," spoke with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson about the essential work federal employees take on.
Sanders warns of budget Medicaid cuts
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is raising the alarm about Medicaid cuts that could be included in the budget plan moving through Congress. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.