Amtrak engineer's lawyer speaks out on deadly crash
As crews work to clear the wreckage, the investigation has increasingly shifted toward the train's engineer, Brandon Bostian
As crews work to clear the wreckage, the investigation has increasingly shifted toward the train's engineer, Brandon Bostian
Despite the loss of several lives and dozens of injuries, a Congressional mandate caps Amtrak's losses at $200 million
As investigators search for the cause of the Philadelphia Amtrak derailment, many are asking if the crash could have been prevented. The answer is "yes," according to backers of positive train control. David Begnaud reports on the new technology that lets a computer take over the controls of a train if it detects engineer error.
Robert Sumwalt, who is leading the NTSB investigation of the Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the progress his team has made in the investigation. He says it's too soon to make judgment calls about whether the train's engineer was being "reckless."
The seven people killed in the Amtrak crash include a tech CEO, a future U.S. Navy officer and a college dean who just finished his Ph.D. Several other passengers remain in critical condition at hospitals and 45-year-old Bob Gildersleeve is missing. Jericka Duncan reports.
Positive Train Control cost the L.A. area over $200 million, but Metrolink's Jeff Lustgarten says, "How can you put a price tag on people's lives?"
Amtrak's trains pass through tunnels, over bridges that are more than 100 years old -- and look it
Doctors with Aria Health describe extent of injuries from patients they've treated
"Everything is on the table right now," says NTSB's lead investigator after deadly train crash in Philadelphia
Investigators want to speak with Amtrak train driver who was going twice the allowed speed seconds before deadly derailment in Philadelphia
Thousands of people were forced to evacuate their homes after a train carrying toxic gas derailed in eastern Tennessee; just the latest in a series of catastrophic train crashes across the U.S.
Even with the Philadelphia disaster and a "renaissance" of commuter rail usage, lawmakers move to cut money for Amtrak
Preliminary data shows train was traveling at more than twice the speed limit as it approached a curve where the train jumped the tracks
Details come out about those who lost their lives aboard Amtrak train that derailed in Philadelphia
Democrats say more money is needed to increase train safety and prevent crashes like the one that killed at least seven on Tuesday
A few flashes in the corner of the screen appear to be the moment Amtrak train 188 left the rails
Former NTSB chair Deborah Hersman says investigators will be looking at "the human, the machine and the environment"
A mother of a 2-year-old boy from New York City is believed to be on the derailed Amtrak train. She has been reported missing.
Coincidentally, lawmakers were set to vote Wednesday on the future of Amtrak's funding before a deadly train crash Tuesday night in Philadelphia. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes explains debate about funding.
Same stretch of Philadelphia tracks where Amtrak train derailed was the scene of one of the worst rail disasters in U.S. history
CBS News digital journalist Alex Pena was one of the first reporters on the scene of the Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia. He explains the overnight rescue operation and the morning recovery.
"CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell talked to passengers on the derailed Amtrak train in Philadelphia to get their experiences during the deadly wreck.
Former NTSB chairman Mark Rosenker tells CBSN's Elaine Quijano and Meg Oliver about how the data recorder will help answer questions surrounding the Amtrak crash in Philadelphia.
News helicopters caught the aftermath of the Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia Tuesday night. Responders used flashlights to scour the area for victims.
Amtrak passenger Beth Davidz spoke told CBS News that the crash felt like slow-motion because she knew her life was in danger.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Ernesto was forecast to to remain near or at hurricane strength over the next couple of days, but could weaken when it passes near southeastern Newfoundland late Monday.
During the rally, former President Donald Trump declared several times that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris.
Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.
Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs, around 40 to 50 people experienced heat-related illness, three of whom were hospitalized, officials said.
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads, which haul millions of tons of freight across the border, have stopped taking certain shipments.
The teen's parents alleged in the suit a paraprofessional repeatedly shoved him into a utility closet, hit him, and once photographed him locked in a cage used to store athletic equipment.
The large bronze statue of the late civil rights icon leader and Georgia congressman John Lewis replaced a Confederate monument that stood there for more than 110 years.
During the rally, former President Donald Trump declared several times that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads, which haul millions of tons of freight across the border, have stopped taking certain shipments.
The teen's parents alleged in the suit a paraprofessional repeatedly shoved him into a utility closet, hit him, and once photographed him locked in a cage used to store athletic equipment.
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
During the rally, former President Donald Trump declared several times that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs, around 40 to 50 people experienced heat-related illness, three of whom were hospitalized, officials said.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
When you call 911, you expect the ambulance to rush you to the hospital - but doing that could actually jeopardize a patient experiencing extreme heat illness. National recommendations call for cooling patients before transporting them, but most states do not require that lifesaving protocol.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads, which haul millions of tons of freight across the border, have stopped taking certain shipments.
More than 130 fires have erupted across Turkey in the past week, according to Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate.
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Somerset House said staff and the public were safe and artworks were not in the area of the fire
A Russian missile strike caused a blaze in Ukraine on Saturday as forces in Ukraine pushed into Russia's Kursk border region, injuring two people.
A fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the 1984 film "Indiana Jones and the Temple" sold at auction this week for a staggering $630,000.
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Gaslight."
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Home."
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
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.
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
George Santos, the ousted former Republican congressman from New York, is expected to plead guilty next week to federal fraud charges, CBS News has learned. Santos faces 23 charges including money laundering, wire fraud and falsifying records.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Deck Brewer was identified as a suspect in connection to Susan Leigh Wolfe's cold case killing in 1980 when she was a nursing student at the University of Texas.
A Florida jury has found a woman guilty of manslaughter in a case that drew national protest and put a new spotlight on the state's "Stand Your Ground" law. Susan Lorincz, who is White, now faces up to 30 years in prison for shooting and killing neighbor Ajike Owens, who is Black, through a closed door.
Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, will look full starting today. Here's what time it will peak and where you should look.
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
After months on the defensive, Ukrainian forces smashed across the Russian border, taking more than 400 square miles of territory, according to Kyiv, whose troops continue to pour into the Kursk region. Ian Lee reports from Kyiv.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to arrive in Israel this weekend ahead of a high stakes meeting to secure a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, as negotiators hope for a diplomatic breakthrough. Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.
A fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the 1984 film "Indiana Jones and the Temple" sold at auction this week for a staggering $630,000.
When Bridget McGaing and her father Bill began documenting their efforts to renovate an old home on the northwest side of Chicago on social media, they gained a huge following. But then the viral story about restoration soon became one of resilience after loss. Noel Brennan has more.
The way that real estate agents across the nation get paid has dramatically changed. Home sellers no longer have to offer compensation to the buyer's agent, while commissions could add thousands of dollars for homebuyers hoping to find something affordable. Elise Preston has details.