'Critical Time To Protect Our Youth': Delaware House Approves Raising Legal Age To Buy Tobacco Products To 21
Retailers caught selling tobacco product or tobacco substitute to someone under 18 would face criminal fines ranging from $250 to $1,000.
Watch CBS News
Retailers caught selling tobacco product or tobacco substitute to someone under 18 would face criminal fines ranging from $250 to $1,000.
Federal health officials say more than 3.5 million teens use e-cigarettes.
Researchers studied 30,000 people for 11 years.
In the United States, 587 confirmed clinical cases have been reported in 12 states as of Feb. 28.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging parents to stop using the product immediately.
The research, published in the Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, reviewed data collected from 31 other studies involving almost 1,300 adults.
Jacqueline Watson's new book comes from decades of experience.
More states are raising the legal age to buy tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21.
At what age and how often women should get screened for breast cancer has been a topic of debate in recent years.
In 2007, there were 580,000 visits, and it surged to 1.12 million in 2015.
West Philadelphia residents learned all about what medical services are available in their own neighborhood.
But would someone who practices soccer constantly be called an addict? That's what gamers in Philly want to know.
Prince Harry says the popular video game "Fortnite" should be banned because it's addictive.
Grief counselor Denise Paul says a simple "I'm sorry for your loss" can go a long way.
A 71-year-old Florida man died after falling on the job at an IMAX movie theater in Reading, according to the Berks County Coroner's Office.
Before Game 3, the Flyers' DJ and in-arena host Everett Jackson shares why the song has captivated players and the fanbase.
OG Anunoby is dealing with a hamstring issue, but the Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed six bills that restrict immigration enforcement in the city into law.
Scott McElree has returned to work as the Quakertown police chief and borough manager after being involved in an altercation with students during a February anti-ICE protest.
A 71-year-old Florida man died after falling on the job at an IMAX movie theater in Reading, according to the Berks County Coroner's Office.
Before Game 3, the Flyers' DJ and in-arena host Everett Jackson shares why the song has captivated players and the fanbase.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed six bills that restrict immigration enforcement in the city into law.
Scott McElree has returned to work as the Quakertown police chief and borough manager after being involved in an altercation with students during a February anti-ICE protest.
SEPTA says riders can pay fares for up to five riders by using their credit and debit cards or mobile wallets beginning Friday, May 8.
Round-trip rail tickets were going to cost World Cup fans $150. They will now be $105, NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said Thursday.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
A New Jersey Lyft driver has been charged with luring and sexually harassing two female Princeton University students.
Police say a 2-year-old male wallaby escaped its enclosure at the Cape May County Park & Zoo overnight.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Philadelphia church leaders are encouraging Black women to participate in a groundbreaking health study.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Photos by HughE Dillon
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
Before Game 3, the Flyers' DJ and in-arena host Everett Jackson shares why the song has captivated players and the fanbase.
OG Anunoby is dealing with a hamstring issue, but the Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters.
Edmundo Sosa hit a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning, Adolis García homered and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Athletics 6-3.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The Philadelphia Flyers are back in the NHL playoffs, and their victory song, Olivia Dean's "Man I Need," has captivated the fanbase. CBS News Philadelphia's Marcella Baietto reports.
SEPTA customers will soon have an easier way to pay for multiple riders at once. On Friday, May 8, the Philadelphia-based transit agency is adding a multi-rider feature to its contactless payment system.
The "Gritty Glizzy" is an all-beef hot dog with cheddar cheese and sriracha aioli, served on a custom bun featuring Gritty's face. Dietz & Watson will give them out at the block party before the Flyers' Game 3 vs. the Carolina Hurricanes at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
A gallon of gas is up 22 cents in Philadelphia since the past week, and prices spiked 11 cents overnight in Delaware even as President Trump claims a deal with Iran is "possible." Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Jay Young says he was eating breakfast in his truck when bricks started falling on the vehicle's roof, and he got away in time to escape injury. Wakisha Bailey reports on the partial collapse of a rowhome in the Nicetown-Tioga section of Philadelphia.
