Ted Turner, founder of CNN, dies at age 87
Ted Turner, the media tycoon who founded CNN and led an empire that also included cable channels TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies as well as the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Hawks, died Wednesday.
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Ted Turner, the media tycoon who founded CNN and led an empire that also included cable channels TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies as well as the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Hawks, died Wednesday.
Harris was asked questions by undecided voters during a CNN town hall in Delco on Wednesday night. She also said "Yes I do" when asked if she thinks Donald Trump is a fascist at the town hall.
The Keystone State is living up to its name as it will likely be key in deciding the 2024 presidential election. Both campaigns have packed schedules this week in Pennsylvania.
The details on the moderators, where it's happening and how to watch the first 2024 presidential debate between Biden and Trump.
Alice Stewart was also a veteran political adviser who worked on a number of GOP presidential campaigns.
Host and moderator of CBS News' "Face the Nation" Margaret Brennan explains what's on the agenda for the current and former president this weekend as both make key campaign stops.
C.J. Rice, a man who served 12 years behind bars for an attempted murder he was falsely convicted of, was officially exonerated at the Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice in Philadelphia Monday morning. C.J. Rice, formally known as Charles J. Rice, was convicted in a September 2011 shooting for attempted murder and sentenced to 30-60 years behind bars.
Jenkins has long been an outspoken advocate of social justice reform and he now adds another platform to discuss these issues.
The case could be a precedent-setting case for journalistic access to the White House.
The White House last week suspended Acosta's "hard pass," which allows him press access to the White House, hours after he sparred with President Trump at a press briefing.
The U.S. Secret Service says agents have intercepted packages containing "possible explosive devices" addressed to former President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. CNN says its offices in New York have also been evacuated because of a suspicious package.
Many people took to Twitter saying they were getting the same push alert dozens of times.
On today's show, Rich discussed the Justice Department's attempt to block a merger between AT&T and Time Warner, sexual misconduct allegations made against Rep. John Conyers, and Elizabeth Warren's unforgettable appearance on the Stephen Colbert show.
Former CNN contributor Jeffrey Lord addresses his firing for tweeting a Nazi salute at a critic.
Jones says it's part revival, part concert, part social justice rally.
Dom discussed a noose being placed around Rittenhouse Square over the weekend, President Trump thinking to partner with Russia on cyber security. At 10, Attorney General, Josh Shapiro, joined discussing Pennsylvania's fight against the opioid epidemic. At 10:35, Burns Davison, Rule & Compliance Chair of South Carolina Youth Soccer Association, joined discussing the new rule to keep parents quiet during games. At 11, Jake Tapper of CNN joined discussing the news of the day.
Dom discussed Cardinal Tobin slamming President Trump for appealing to the darker side of Americans, ANTIFA classified as a domestic terrorist group in New Jersey. At 10, Lenox School District student, Jimmy Jay Chassi, joined discussing the proposal to change the mascot from the "Millionaire." At 10:35, Upper Darby Police Chief, Mike Chitwood, joined discussing racial profiling being used on routine traffic stops. At 11, Brad Thor joined discussing his book "Use of Force and his event next week with Dom.
Dom discussed Governor Christie beach vacation on closed state beaches, President Trump's tweet tweet "wrestling" CNN, police shootings in 2017 on pace to surpass 1,000, legalizing recreational marijuana and beachtag patrollers harassing an event in Ocean City for kids with autism. At 9:35, Zach Rehl joined discussing the March for Trump over the weekend. At 10,Sharyl Attkisson joined discussing her latest book "The Smear," and media biases. At 11, JD Mullane joined discussing legalizing marijuana in Pennsylvania.
President Donald Trump crowned his weekend rage against the news media with a mock video that shows him pummeling a man in a business suit — his face obscured by the CNN logo — outside a wrestling ring.
Chris discussed last night's WPHT Speaker Series event with Eric Bolling from Fox News, CNN claiming that journalists face danger covering the Trump White House and a Catholic Cardinal being accused of sexual abuse. At 8:20, he spoke to Sharyl Attkisson about her new book, The Smear, and the state of the media during the Trump administration.
Dom discussed Sarah Huckabee Sanders' confrontation with a Playboy columnist, Republicans delaying their vote on the new healthcare bill, Serena Williams poses naked for Vanity Fair, ANTIFA protesting in Gettysburg. At 10:35, State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe joined discussing his confrontation with Rep. Brian Sims on Sanctuary Cities in Pennsylvania. At 11:15, Senator Chris Coons joined discussing the Republican health care reform bill. At 11:35, Brian Karem from The Sentinel of Montgomery County in MD joined discussing his confrontation with Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
Chris discussed Sarah Palin suing the New York Times, Mayor Jim Kenney being recorded by the FBI while wiretapping union leader John Dougherty and New Jersey being named the least patriotic state. At 8:20, he spoke with AB Stoddard from Real Clear Politics about Senate Republicans delaying a vote on their health care bill.
Chris discussed Senate Republican's efforts to pass their new health care bill, a portion of Broad Street being renamed after Boyz II Men and rumors that Democrats want to oust Nancy Pelosi. At 7:20, he spoke with Eric Bolling from Fox News about their appearance together at the next WPHT Speaker Series on Wednesday night.
"CNN has terminated our agreement with Kathy Griffin to appear on our New Year's Eve program," the network said in a statement.
Chris discussed the results of the first round of the French presidential election, the potential for a government shut down and a viral video of an American Airlines flight attendant fighting with passengers. At 7:00, he spoke with Val DiGiorgio, Chairman of the PA GOP about the importance of Pennsylvania to Donald Trump's election victory.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
A teenager is in critical condition after a driver hit him on Cottman Avenue Monday afternoon, Philadelphia police say.
An 18-year-old Bethlehem man who was shot at a McDonald's in Allentown has died from his injuries days later, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said Monday.
A water rescue is underway to find a missing person in Ocean City, New Jersey, Monday night, the Coast Guard said.
Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
A water rescue is underway to find a missing person in Ocean City, New Jersey, Monday night, the Coast Guard said.
Philadelphia hit 96 degrees on Monday, breaking the previous high of 94 degrees set on May 18, 1962.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
A teenager is in critical condition after a driver hit him on Cottman Avenue Monday afternoon, Philadelphia police say.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
A teenager is in critical condition after a driver hit him on Cottman Avenue Monday afternoon, Philadelphia police say.
An 18-year-old Bethlehem man who was shot at a McDonald's in Allentown has died from his injuries days later, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said Monday.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
A ceremony at John Janney's gravesite paid tribute to a beloved pen pal who touched the lives of soldiers during World War II.
A water rescue is underway to find a missing person in Ocean City, New Jersey, Monday night, the Coast Guard said.
Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
Research conducted by one of New Jersey's largest credit unions found a trip down the Jersey Shore is going to cost 11% more this year on average.
Thousands of people across the country came together Saturday to remember the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
The PrideFest parade Saturday will cross state lines, starting in Lambertville and ending in New Hope, where a full festival celebrates the reason for the season.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
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.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
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.
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A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
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.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
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.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Monday night as the Delaware Valley deals with brutally hot conditions.
A newly identified plant discovered in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey is found only in that area, scientists say. Temple University Professor Sasha Eisenman and Russell Juelg, a senior land steward with the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, took CBS News Philadelphia to check it out.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans for the six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
Police say a man was shot and killed after forcing his way into a home in Northeast Philadelphia. It's unclear if anyone will face charges.
Democratic voters in nearly half of Philadelphia on Tuesday will choose who they want to run to replace retiring Rep. Dwight Evans. Tax attorney Shaun Griffith, state Rep. Chris Rabb, Dr. Ala Stanford and state Sen. Sharif Street are all vying for their party's nod in the race.