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Cleanup is underway after a bridge collapsed and a train derailed into the Yellowstone River. It was unclear which happened first.
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Cleanup is underway after a bridge collapsed and a train derailed into the Yellowstone River. It was unclear which happened first.
Several of the cars which collapsed into the river contained hot asphalt and molten sulfur, officials said.
The NTSB is holding its second day of hearings over February's train derailment in Ohio. East Palestine's fire chief says he had only a 13-minute window to decide whether to carry out the controlled burn of toxic chemicals to help prevent a possible explosion. Half of the town's 5,000 residents were forced to evacuate. Ian Duncan, transportation reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Nearly 300 people were killed after a train collision Friday night in India -- one of the country's deadliest rail crashes in decades. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has the latest on the investigation.
India's top criminal investigation agency is likely to probe the disaster in Odisha, which was one of the deadliest rail crashes in the country's history.
A train derailment in India killed hundreds of people and injured over 1,000 other passengers in the country's worst rail disaster this century. Families are now demanding answers. Holly Williams reports.
The error caused a train in India to wrongly change tracks and crash into a freight train on Friday night.
Footage from the accident site showed bodies lined up on tracks and the injured being shifted to hospitals while rescuers desperately looked through the overturned and jumbled metal train compartments.
At least 280 people have died and more than 900 others have been injured in a train collision in India, one of the worst rail disasters in recent history. Frantic search efforts remain underway. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Officials said at least 120 people were killed, and another 850 injured, when several trains collided in eastern India on Friday.
Images broadcast on local stations showed smashed train compartments torn open with blood-stained holes of twisted metal, and scores of passengers lying beside the tracks.
No one was hurt when a Norfolk Southern train derailed Wednesday night in Western Pennsylvania. The train was not carrying any hazardous materials, officials said.
East Palestine resident Misti Allison joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss how residents are doing three months after the Norfolk Southern train derailment that spilled hazardous materials in the community.
An oil depot near Crimea was ablaze in a series of Ukrainian attacks behind Russian lines that have resulted in two train derailments in recent days. Charlie D'Agata reports.
No one aboard the train was hurt, officials said.
The two train cars that went into the river did not contain hazardous materials, a BNSF Railway spokesperson said.
None of the hazardous materials aboard the train caught fire, railroad officials said.
The driver of the truck was cited for "operating a vehicle without reasonable control" after he went off the side of the road, hit a ditch and pole, and overturned.
Officials said they were "full of questions" as the maintenance crane was on a track not meant to be in use.
A train derailed in Paradise, Montana, on Sunday, spilling cases of Coors Light and Blue Moon beer across a river bank, officials said.
BNSF said in a statement that 22 cars derailed with four catching fire, but that no injuries were reported due to the accident.
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw appeared before the Senate Commerce Committee, his second appearance before Congress since a toxic train derailment in Ohio last month. Roxana Saberi has more.
The CEO of Norfolk Southern testified about the train derailment in Ohio. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion discusses the hearing.
About eight cars derailed and the cause is being investigated, a spokesperson from the railroad said.
A timeline of events surrounding the Feb. 3 train derailment near East Palestine, Ohio, which forced hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes for several days.
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
CBS News fact checked President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night as the party attempts to counter the president's message.
Iran accuses Trump of lying in his State of the Union about the country's nuclear ambitions, as the next round of bilateral talks looms.
The bill would ban distribution of taxpayer money for any "January 6th compensation fund" and any further refund of damage payments made by convicted Capitol rioters.
President Trump pressed the Iranian government to reach a deal on its nuclear program as he weighs possible military action against the country.
The Pentagon may decide to officially designate Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" to push them out of government, sources say.
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has been accused of having an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, and it mixes pop, rap, metal, R&B and more.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
A New Hampshire resident has been charged after a shooting involving a Border Patrol agent at a Canada crossing, the DOJ says
The bill would ban distribution of taxpayer money for any "January 6th compensation fund" and any further refund of damage payments made by convicted Capitol rioters.
During his State of the Union, President Trump honored several service members and an Olympic athlete with awards that included the Purple Heart, the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Legion of Merit and the Medal of Freedom.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
A college degree still provides an edge when it comes to finding a good job, but a person's major may be just as important to career stability, research suggests.
Six in 10 employers want workers with AI skills, but few are offering higher base pay or bonuses for the know-how.
President Trump touted his work during his first year back in office, saying, "inflation is plummeting, incomes are rising fast, the roaring economy is roaring like never before."
Consumers' perceptions of employment conditions improved slightly in February, helping bolster overall confidence in the economy.
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
Iran accuses Trump of lying in his State of the Union about the country's nuclear ambitions, as the next round of bilateral talks looms.
The bill would ban distribution of taxpayer money for any "January 6th compensation fund" and any further refund of damage payments made by convicted Capitol rioters.
President Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Read the transcript and watch the full video.
During his State of the Union, President Trump honored several service members and an Olympic athlete with awards that included the Purple Heart, the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Legion of Merit and the Medal of Freedom.
President Trump pressed the Iranian government to reach a deal on its nuclear program as he weighs possible military action against the country.
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with David Oshinsky, author of "Polio: An American Story," and with violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, who contracted polio as a child, about how parents opting out of vaccinations for their children could affect polio rates here.
A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.
Iran accuses Trump of lying in his State of the Union about the country's nuclear ambitions, as the next round of bilateral talks looms.
Tommy Schaefer was sentenced for the 2014 murder of Sheila von Wiese-Mack, the mother of Heather Mack, during a luxury vacation.
President Trump pressed the Iranian government to reach a deal on its nuclear program as he weighs possible military action against the country.
The bullet was located in the right wing of a 737 MAX 8 aircraft that flew from Miami, Florida, to Medellín on Monday night as flight 923.
Getty Images photographer Elsa Garrison shares how she managed to capture a "pretty iconic" image of Team USA's Jack Hughes.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced 17 nominees for its class of 2026, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Iron Maiden and Luther Vandross. The new members will be revealed in April.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Jeff Probst, who has hosted "Survivor" since it first aired more than 25 years ago, talks with "CBS Mornings" about how the 50th season is different, fan influence and what to expect with the premiere on Wednesday.
Neve Campbell speaks to "CBS Mornings" about reprising her iconic role in the "Scream" franchise. Campbell talks about how the movie connects to a younger generation and her choice to speak out about pay disparity for "Scream 6."
Oprah on "CBS Mornings" revealed "Kin" by Tayari Jones as her next book club selection. Kin is about two motherless daughters who have been best friends since early childhood, but their lives take different paths. This is only the tenth time Oprah has picked the same author twice.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei he had until the end of this week to give the military a signed document that would grant full access to its artificial intelligence model, a sources said. The demand came during a meeting at the Pentagon on Tuesday. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The Pentagon may decide to officially designate Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" to push them out of government, sources say.
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.
CrowdStrike is reporting an increase in AI-driven attacks around the world. Adam Meyers, the head of counter adversary operations at CrowdStrike, joins CBS News with more details.
A Pew Research Center survey found that just 4 in 10 parents talk to their teens about AI usage.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
A New Hampshire resident has been charged after a shooting involving a Border Patrol agent at a Canada crossing, the DOJ says
Tommy Schaefer was sentenced for the 2014 murder of Sheila von Wiese-Mack, the mother of Heather Mack, during a luxury vacation.
A man fatally stabbed four people before being shot dead by a sheriff's deputy outside a home northwest of Tacoma, Washington, authorities said.
The killing of Mexican cartel boss "El Mencho" has led to massive unrest across the country. Ray Donovan, who served as chief of operations at the Drug Enforcement Agency and oversaw the capture of El Chapo, joins with analysis.
CBS News has learned authorities have charged the stepbrother of Anna Kepner, who was found dead aboard a cruise ship in November 2025, with homicide. Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
The Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — on a flight around the far side of the moon and back.
An internal investigation is blasting NASA's handling of the first piloted flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in 2024. The flight left two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station for nearly a year. The investigation found the flight was plagued by potentially life-threatening technical and management failures.
President Trump has ordered the release of all government documents related to aliens, UFOs and extraterrestrial life. It comes after former President Barack Obama addressed the topic earlier this week and said aliens are real, a statement which he later modified. CBS News contributor Janna Levin has more details.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced 17 nominees for its class of 2026, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Iron Maiden and Luther Vandross. The new members will be revealed in April.
President Trump addressed his immigration crackdown during the State of the Union address, but he did not mention the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
President Trump's State of the Union address highlighted the schism between Democrats and Republicans in Congress. Political strategists Joel Payne and Doug Heye join CBS News with their take.
President Trump's State of the Union address included some divisive moments and other moving instances that united all in attendance. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
The Pentagon and pioneering tech company Anthropic are in a tense standoff over artificial intelligence, sources tell CBS News. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told Anthropic to give the military full access to an AI model by Friday, but the company's CEO is pushing back. Jo Ling Kent explains.