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KYW Newsradio social media editor Melony Roy reports daily on what's trending around the region and the world.
Gmail went down Friday afternoon in what appears to be a worldwide outage.
Google, the tech company best known for its Internet search engine, is now working on a special contact lens for diabetics.
The idea that all of that monitoring could be going on passively, through a contact lens, is especially promising for the world's 382 million diabetics who need insulin and keep a close watch on their blood sugar.
One thing is clear: both Siri and Now need to spend a lot more time hitting the books.
In some ways, computers make ideal drivers: They don't drink and then climb behind the wheel.
New York's attorney general is trying to dismantle what he calls a system of creating false online review for products and services.
KitKat is the name Google has chosen for Android 4.4, which will power phones and tablets this fall.
"Businesses are embracing the Internet to find new customers or connect with existing customers and really to grow their operations," Google director of small business engagement Scott Levitan says.
Those seemingly 'free' services, like email and social networking, are funded (and then some) by information like your birthdate, location, what you search for and buy, and insights to your online behavior.
"We want to give you control of what data you share and with whom for explicit value received," says Michael Fertik, CEO of Reputation.com.
Google's latest attempt to enter our living rooms -- announced and on sale Wednesday -- puts web video front and center.
How many piano tuners are there in the entire world? How much should you charge to wash all the windows in Seattle? Just some of the questions Google used to ask interviewees.
It's what DuckDuckGo.com doesn't do that's key. "We don't track our users," says founder and CEO Gabriel Weinberg.
Finding flawed material on students' work, has reportedly prompted more teachers to teach online research skills.
Despite being an unabashed two-hour product-placement commercial for Google, "The Internship" is enjoyably entertaining in spite of itself.
A federal judge has ruled that Google Inc. must comply with the FBI's warrantless demands for customer data, rejecting the company's argument that the government's practice of issuing so-called national security letters to telecommunication companies, Internet service providers, banks and others was unconstitutional and unnecessary.
If you feel overwhelmed by your inbox, you might like the new feature that Google will offer on its popular e-mail service.
Google is giving PayPal a run for its money by letting people send money via Gmail.
In a challenge to Spotify and Pandora, Google is offering "All Access."
"Siri" is getting some serious competition. Google is out with its own personal assistant for iPhone and iPad.
Besides the relevant search results it delivers, many of us like Google because its minimalist design is quick to load -- and to answer our questions.
If you've ever dreamed of how cool it would be to work at Google, now's your chance. The company added 3,000 people to its workforce last year, and it's still hiring.
President Obama will participate in a Google Plus Hangout on Thursday to answer questions about his State of the Union address.
Microsoft is going on the offensive against the world's most popular e-mail service, starting a multimillion dollar advertising blitz that questions the way Gmail works.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were aware of reports of a ransom note and that they are "ready to talk."
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland is leaving the organization.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
The museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia is again named the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Radnor police are investigating a reported rape on the campus of Eastern University in Delaware County.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland is leaving the organization.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were aware of reports of a ransom note and that they are "ready to talk."
Mayor Parker will announce details of another same-day work and pay initiative focusing on ADA ramps and areas near rec centers and schools.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
The museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia is again named the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
A police officer in Norristown, Pennsylvania, is under investigation and on administrative leave after hitting a naked man with a patrol car.
Radnor police are investigating a reported rape on the campus of Eastern University in Delaware County.
Philadelphia Police said Najee Williams is charged with murder, weapons violations and other counts in connection with the shootings in December and January.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland is leaving the organization.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a first-round pick and three second-rounders.
Frank Reich and Aaron Glenn are teammates again with the New York Jets, looking to turn around the fortunes of a frustrated franchise.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
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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.
The shooting happened at a storage facility in Philadelphia's Wissinoming section and left an employee injured.
A firefighter was injured battling a rowhome fire that spread to five homes in North Philly.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Wednesday night.
After seeing a story on CBS News Philadelphia, a Los Angeles dog got the pacemaker it needed.
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia is playing a pivotal part in the celebrations of America's 250th anniversary, putting the spotlight on Black excellence.