Trump says he's signed bill to release Epstein files
President Trump said Wednesday he has signed a bill that requires the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.
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President Trump said Wednesday he has signed a bill that requires the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
The Senate approved a House-passed bill that would require the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein Tuesday.
In a reversal, President Trump says House Republicans should vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. House GOP leaders intend to hold a vote Tuesday, sources say.
President Trump, who had been opposing the release of the files, now says House Republicans should vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. House GOP leaders intend to hold a vote Tuesday, sources tell CBS News.
House Republican leaders are aiming to hold a vote Tuesday on legislation to force the full release of the Justice Department's files on Jeffrey Epstein, sources familiar with the vote tell CBS.
The U.S. Commerce Department has launched an antidumping review targeting Italian pasta, claiming it's sold below market prices.
The three emails appear to be exchanges between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as the author Michael Wolff and Epstein.
The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia struck its last circulating penny on Wednesday after President Trump canceled the 1-cent coin as the cost of making them became more than their value.
President Trump signed a government funding package at the White House late Wednesday, formally ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
An emotional Gov. Josh Shapiro said Friday that relief is on the way for the more than two million Pennsylvanians who rely on SNAP, including 472,000 people in Philadelphia. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
Democrats declared victory over two Republican incumbents in the races for Bucks County district attorney and sheriff this week.
New Jersey voters elected Democrat Mikie Sherrill as their next governor, marking the first time in 60 years either party has won the governorship for three straight terms.
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
Universities have found themselves under pressure from President Trump – from blocked funds for research, to attacks on their admission policies and diversity programs. Princeton's president says, "The stakes are really high."
Pennsylvania has nearly 2 million residents enrolled in the SNAP program.
A new CBS News poll shows Americans are increasingly voicing concerns about the shutdown's impact on the U.S. economy and themselves.
As the government shutdown continues, President Trump spent Sunday overseeing a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia.
The Justice Department is preparing to send election observers to California and New Jersey next month, following requests from their state Republican parties.
Crowds hit the streets Saturday in cities and towns across the country to vent their anger over President Trump's policies in "No Kings" protests.
The threat by President Trump comes after the Colombian president's criticism of recent United States boat strikes in the Caribbean.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
The University of Pennsylvania has rejected a deal offered by the Trump administration in exchange for special treatment for federal funding. The university president declined to sign the pledge to uphold the White House's priorities.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe asked President Trump Wednesday why he had authorized the CIA to go into Venezuela.
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
FloatLab is settling into its permanent home on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia Wednesday after a decades-long process.
Members of the Black Panther Party for Intercommunal Solidarity are challenging the loss of their gun licenses amid an investigation of Philadelphia police by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Thursday will be similar to Wednesday, just hotter, more humid, and a greater risk of severe storms.
The first wave of extended-hours permits allowing Philadelphia bars to stay open until 4 a.m. have been approved just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Alec Bohm hit a three-run home run, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper also went deep, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
FloatLab is settling into its permanent home on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia Wednesday after a decades-long process.
Thursday will be similar to Wednesday, just hotter, more humid, and a greater risk of severe storms.
Members of the Black Panther Party for Intercommunal Solidarity are challenging the loss of their gun licenses amid an investigation of Philadelphia police by the U.S. Department of Justice.
The first wave of extended-hours permits allowing Philadelphia bars to stay open until 4 a.m. have been approved just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FloatLab is settling into its permanent home on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia Wednesday after a decades-long process.
Members of the Black Panther Party for Intercommunal Solidarity are challenging the loss of their gun licenses amid an investigation of Philadelphia police by the U.S. Department of Justice.
The first wave of extended-hours permits allowing Philadelphia bars to stay open until 4 a.m. have been approved just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A man was shot and killed in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood over a parking dispute Wednesday night, police said.
A motorcyclist died in a crash on Henry Avenue in Philadelphia's Roxborough neighborhood Wednesday, police said.
Crews have found the body of Davoris Carter, the 14-year-old who went missing while swimming in Wildwood earlier this month, police said Wednesday.
Cristian Custodio-Aquino faces 30 years in prison for killing Dr. Michael Anthony, who owned Haddon Vet.
More than 50 shots were fired in a shooting that hurt seven people in Trenton, New Jersey, Tuesday night, local officials say.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The City of Camden ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after a number of scrap yard fires broke out at the facility.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
Alec Bohm hit a three-run home run, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper also went deep, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4.
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adolis García left the game vs. the Blue Jays in the seventh inning after making consecutive throws to home plate on sacrifice flies.
The Eagles added some depth to their defensive line by signing A.J. Epenesa, who spent the last six seasons with the Buffalo Bills.
Philadelphia International Airport is also on alert, especially with an increased number of travelers for the six World Cup matches in South Philly.
The U.S. Coast Guard is one of the agencies monitoring safety and security during World Cup matches in South Philadelphia.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
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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.
Police identified the motorcyclist as 30-year-old Ian Patrick Quigg of Philadelphia.
Bill Kelly says Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be hot and humid with a chance of severe storms. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia leaders say they've found a way to fund the school district and protect jobs.
Crews have found the body of Davoris Carter, the 14-year-old who went missing while swimming in Wildwood, New Jersey, earlier this month, police said Wednesday.
The shooting happened on the 6100 block of Magnolia Street at around 7:30 p.m., according to Philadelphia police.