How a U.S. debt default could impact your money
"It's hard to overstate how bad it would be," one expert said. Everything from Social Security payments to your retirement fund could get hit.
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"It's hard to overstate how bad it would be," one expert said. Everything from Social Security payments to your retirement fund could get hit.
Without a deal, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the U.S. could be unable to pay its bills and might default on its debt as soon as June 1.
A Senate bill requiring anyone in Delaware wanting to buy a handgun to first be fingerprinted, undergo training and obtain permission from the state has cleared a House committee.
The Philadelphia Democratic primary was a race many experts believed was going to be close and down to just a few thousand votes. Instead, it was convincing win for Cherelle Parker.
Philadelphians haven't elected a Republican to lead the city since Barney Samuel won a third term in 1947.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to make his 2024 presidential bid official next week, but will hold a bigger launch event later.
The position would be appointed by the mayor, but is subject to city council approval.
House Republicans moved to refer a resolution to expel the indicted Republican to the House Ethics Committee in a 221 to 204 vote.
After winning the Philadelphia Democratic primary for mayor, Cherelle Parker didn't speak Tuesday night due to an emergency.
"I'm confident that we'll get the agreement on the budget, that America will not default," Mr. Biden said.
Parker's win sets up a matchup against Republican David Oh to become Philadelphia's 100th mayor and replace Mayor Jim Kenney, who has been in office since 2016.
Anti-abortion groups claim the FDA's green light of mifepristone forces them into situations where they must perform elective abortions.
Democrat Dan McCaffery and Republican Carolyn Carluccio have won their parties' primaries for a vacant seat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Cherelle Parker won the Democratic primary and will face Republican David Oh, who ran unopposed, in November's general election.
Democrats will maintain their narrow Pennsylvania House majority after winning a special election in the Philadelphia suburbs.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from county-owned pumps.
ICE agents were deployed to Philadelphia International Airport to assist with TSA shortages due to the partial government shutdown, sources say.
Body camera video shows a firefighter in Allentown, Pennsylvania, rescuing a man from a burning home.
A SEPTA bus and an Amazon tractor-trailer were involved in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia at Academy Road near Eden Street.
Body camera video shows a firefighter in Allentown, Pennsylvania, rescuing a man from a burning home.
A SEPTA bus and an Amazon tractor-trailer were involved in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia at Academy Road near Eden Street.
Multiple damaged vehicles could be seen near the intersection of Front Street and East Indiana Avenue Tuesday morning.
The Community College of Philadelphia celebrated the first graduates of a program that trains students to support the Navy.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from county-owned pumps.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
A new historic marker has designated Timbuctoo as one of only about eight recognized Black historic sites in South Jersey.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
The Sixers Youth Foundation is gearing up to host its annual fundraising gala Thursday at The Fillmore in Fishtown.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points, Jalen Williams added 18 in his return to the lineup and the Thunder won their 12th game in a row with a 123-103 victory over the short-handed 76ers.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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.
Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia is partnering with local food content creator Djour.Philly for a "guest" cheesesteak on National Cheesesteak Day, March 24. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Philabundance.
Body camera video captured the dramatic moment firefighters rescued several people from a house fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Two people were rescued from a second story window and in total, six people were displaced from the home, including a child.
After wind chills in the 20s started Tuesday, we'll have a brisk afternoon with a high of 50 degrees. We'll get progressively warmer into Thursday, when temps are in the 60s for the first pitch of the Philadelphia Phillies' season opener. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the forecast.
ICE agents were seen at Philadelphia International Airport again Tuesday as TSA deals with a record number of sick callouts during the partial government shutdown. Sources tell CBS News Philadelphia that immigration agents are being trained to help with security.
The average price for a gallon of gas in the Philadelphia five-county area is getting increasingly closer to $4 as the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran heads into its fourth week. The national average for a gallon of gas as of Tuesday is $3.98, according to AAA.