How to watch NASA's attempt to alter asteroid's trajectory in planetary defense test
NASA will attempt to slam a spaceship into an asteroid in hopes of changing its course Monday night.
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NASA probe crashes into asteroid in planetary defense test
The 14,000-mph impact is designed to test whether a future threatening asteroid can be nudged off course.
Report: About 40 Percent Of U.S. Food Supply Is Wasted, But Most Americans Believe They Don't Waste Much
The research, from the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future (CLF) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, reveals that about three-quarters of Americans believe they're wasting less food than the national average.
Study: Which Diets Actually Work?
Researchers from Johns Hopkins say they looked at 11 programs to compare weight loss, adherence and possible harm.
Study: Babies Learn Best When They're Surprised
"The infants' behaviors are not merely reflexive responses to the novelty of surprising outcomes but instead reflect deeper attempts to learn about aspects of the world that failed to accord with expectations," said Aimee Stahl, the study's lead author.
Study: Drinking Coffee Can Reduce Risk Of Heart Attack
The report found those who drank coffee had a lower risk of having calcium deposits in their coronoary arteries, which is one of the best predictors of heart disease.
Social Services Improve Attendance Rates Among Low-Income Students
Communities in Schools brings a site coordinator trained in education and social work into schools with predominantly poor kids. Attendance has improved in most cases.
Study: The Family You're Born Into Often Determines Your Fate
That's the sobering conclusion of a groundbreaking study out of Johns Hopkins University that followed nearly 800 kids over 25 years.
Put Down The Bleach Wipes! Exposure To Allergens And Bacteria During Infancy Might Prevent Wheezing, Allergies
The presence of mouse and cat dander and (ugh) roach droppings within the first year of the child's life actually seemed to offer that child protection from allergies.
Data Indicates High School Graduation Rates Are Up
High school graduation is up. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics, we can track transfer students and also break down graduation rates by states and income.
Put Down The Wine: Antioxidant Resveratrol Might Not Be So Beneficial After All
A glass of red wine a day might not actually keep the doctor away.
A Deadly Heart Condition
Researchers say arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy may be a deadly heart condition.
Study: Depression May Be Overdiagnosed And Overtreated
New research shows that most people diagnosed with depression do not actually meet the criteria for the illness.
Goggles To Diagnose Strokes
We often have to do CT scans or MRIs to check for strokes but researchers at Johns Hopkins believe they have a much more simple bedside alternative.
Testing For Ovarian Cancer
There is new information from Johns Hopkins about a test that can detect ovarian cancer with the pap smear.
Brilliance Not Age-Related
Jack Andraka, at 14, began looking for a simple way to detect pancreatic cancer, motivated as I was by someone about whom he cared. It's been successful in experiments but still needs validation.
Gordon Mack Went From Designing Roller Coasters To The MLB Fancave
A Bethlehem man spends his days and nights at the MLB Fan Cave in New York.
Grandparents Provide Safe Care For Grandchildren
A very interesting Johns Hopkins study looked at grandparents watching grandchildren and found it actually reduces the incidence of injury by 50% or more.
Some Academics Propose A Calendar That Stays The Same
The Gregorian calendar has served us well for centuries, but is there a better way to schedule our lives? A couple college professors certainly think so.
Widener, Ursinus With Critical Games on Small College Slate
There are some great matchups this week for the local Division II and Division III squads, including critical conference games for Widener, Ursinus, and Rowan.
Researchers Find New Genetic Mutation For Lou Gehrig's Disease
ALS or Lou Gehreig's Disease has been one of the most frustrating conditions for modern medicine. However, now a team of researchers at the National Institutes of Health and Johns Hopkins believe they have identified a new genetic mutation for Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Filters Don't Prevent Children's Exposure To Secondhand Smoke
Researchers at Johns Hopkins looked at whether placing air filters/cleaners in children's rooms could reduce some of the harmful effects of secondhand smoke on children's asthma symptoms.
Executive M.B.A.
Despite the costs and logistics, there are 315 executive M.B.A. programs in the nation and the number is growing by 7 to10 annually.
Economic Crisis Brings Opportunity
Yash Gupta, dean of Johns Hopkins University's Carey Business School, suggests in The Chronicle of Higher Education, that the collapse of the economy, showing our ineffective and even destructive business methods, has created opportunity.
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CBS News projects Warnock wins Georgia Senate runoff
Democrats will now have 51 seats in the U.S. Senate.
4 suspects wanted in Mayfair home invasion: police
Police say four men kicked in the back door of a home on the 3200 block of Saint Vincent Street overnight Tuesday.
One sent to hospital after shooting outside Wawa in Easton
It's reported the shooting happened around 6 p.m. at the Wawa store on South 25th Street in Palmer Township.
Man charged for fire that killed 20-year-old girl with cerebral palsy: sources
A 40-year-old man has been charged in connection to the Darby Township fire that took the life of Olivia Drasher, sources tell CBS3's Chief Investigative Reporter Joe Holden.
Jay Wright at ease leaving Nova after "fighting it" as coach
He's set to begin lending his expertise to viewers in a new gig as a broadcaster for CBS and Turner Sports.
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4 suspects wanted in Mayfair home invasion: police
Police say four men kicked in the back door of a home on the 3200 block of Saint Vincent Street overnight Tuesday.
One sent to hospital after shooting outside Wawa in Easton
It's reported the shooting happened around 6 p.m. at the Wawa store on South 25th Street in Palmer Township.
Man charged for fire that killed 20-year-old girl with cerebral palsy: sources
A 40-year-old man has been charged in connection to the Darby Township fire that took the life of Olivia Drasher, sources tell CBS3's Chief Investigative Reporter Joe Holden.
Jay Wright at ease leaving Nova after "fighting it" as coach
He's set to begin lending his expertise to viewers in a new gig as a broadcaster for CBS and Turner Sports.
Phillies reportedly sign starting pitcher Taijuan Walker to 4-year contract
While the Phillies haven't officially announced the deal, Walker, 30, tweeted a video of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" theme song.
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4 suspects wanted in Mayfair home invasion: police
Police say four men kicked in the back door of a home on the 3200 block of Saint Vincent Street overnight Tuesday.
One sent to hospital after shooting outside Wawa in Easton
It's reported the shooting happened around 6 p.m. at the Wawa store on South 25th Street in Palmer Township.
Man charged for fire that killed 20-year-old girl with cerebral palsy: sources
A 40-year-old man has been charged in connection to the Darby Township fire that took the life of Olivia Drasher, sources tell CBS3's Chief Investigative Reporter Joe Holden.
Jay Wright at ease leaving Nova after "fighting it" as coach
He's set to begin lending his expertise to viewers in a new gig as a broadcaster for CBS and Turner Sports.
How police arrested man wanted for violent crime spree across Philadelphia area
The suspect, 22-year-old Zahkee Austin, has had a history with Philadelphia police.
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Family of teenager fatally shot in Camden following birthday party demands answers
"It hurts that I'm never going to hear his voice or his laugh or just, in general, I'm not going to be around him again," a cousin said.
Atlantic City ordering inspections at Stanley Holmes Village
Last week, CBS3 first brought you information about heat and hot water problems at Atlantic City's largest public housing complex. Tuesday, the mayor announced aggressive steps to address the problem.
NJ mayor says he won't support proposed warehouse development
"I'm going to vote no," Mayor Louis Manzo told a packed township committee meeting.
Flu, COVID-19 cases climbing across the US
Part of this is related to a post-Thanksgiving surge of infections and it has doctors worried about the rest of the holiday season.
Teenager dies after being shot at Camden birthday party
Police say the boy was attending a birthday party event at the Elks Lodge. When they arrived, he was unconscious.
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Flu, COVID-19 cases climbing across the US
Part of this is related to a post-Thanksgiving surge of infections and it has doctors worried about the rest of the holiday season.
Delaware State Police identify dead suspect in I-95 shooting
A suspect was fatally shot by Delaware state troopers on Friday after leading police on a pursuit involving two carjackings.
Suspect fatally shot after leading Delaware State Police on pursuit on I-95 south
Delaware State Police confirmed a state trooper shot someone near I-95 in New Castle County Friday.
U.S. Marshals, FBI warn of phone scams impersonating them
The U.S. Marshals or FBI will never call and ask for a prepaid debit card or gift card, the agencies said.
Delcastle Technical High School bus struck by gunfire during I-95 shooting
There were 36 students on the bus when it was struck by gunfire.
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Experts say U.S. has a record decline in life expectancy, new report identifies six major reasons
The U.S. is experiencing a record decline in how long people live.
Hospital shutdown spurs questions about private equity in health care
A for-profit California company saw windfall dividend — and patients scrambled for care, a CBS News investigation found.
Flu, COVID-19 cases climbing across the US
Part of this is related to a post-Thanksgiving surge of infections and it has doctors worried about the rest of the holiday season.
Bionic smart knee helps to improve patient's ability to walk
A new bionic body part that talks to your phone, this is not science fiction, it's the next frontier in knee replacements that's arrived in Philadelphia.
Injured Ukrainian soldier receives life-changing therapy in Delaware County
The soldier has a very complicated injury that would be difficult to treat in his homeland.
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Tipflation becomes more widespread, may hurt industry in the long run
Shoppers say they're seeing more and more tip requests in more unusual places.
Chick-fil-A releases merch collection for chicken lovers
The collection includes "chicken for breakfast" hats and shirts with the company logo.
Holiday shoppers may face shorter return windows, restocking fees
Shoppers beware — most retailers are charging additional shipping or restocking fees for returns this holiday season.
More shoppers from Black Friday through Cyber Monday than last year
This comes despite Americans facing some of the highest inflation rates seen in decades.
Pa. settles with Grubhub after complaints of app's higher prices
Pennsylvania officials said consumers may not be aware that food delivery apps can charge more than menu prices.
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PennDOT offers guidance on when it's time to stop driving
Experts say one key to getting seniors to give up the keys is to not just tell them why they should stop driving but give them good alternatives for getting around.
Thanksgiving travel: The holiday hustle on in Philadelphia
Airport officials estimate 867,000 passengers will pass through the airport between Friday and Nov. 29, which would be a 12% increase from this time last year.
Overturned tractor trailer stops Ben Franklin Bridge traffic
The eastbound side of the Ben Franklin Bridge into New Jersey was blocked off by an overturned tractor-trailer.
SEPTA holds town hall with hopes of improving transit system
SEPTA held a listening session Saturday in Upper Darby to get feedback from riders on how to improve their transit system.
I-95 Northbound lanes backed up due to crash in Philadelphia
The cash involving a SEPTA bus happened on I-95 just before Broad Street at 4 a.m.
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Jay Wright at ease leaving Nova after "fighting it" as coach
He's set to begin lending his expertise to viewers in a new gig as a broadcaster for CBS and Turner Sports.
Phillies reportedly sign starting pitcher Taijuan Walker to 4-year contract
While the Phillies haven't officially announced the deal, Walker, 30, tweeted a video of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" theme song.
Here's how the Eagles could clinch a playoff spot in Week 14
All the Eagles need to do is take care of business against the Giants to officially clinch a playoff spot.
Eagles defensive end Robert Quinn lands on injured reserve
The Eagles are hoping to the time off will help the 31-year-old get healthy ahead of the playoffs.
Eagles' Brandon Graham nominated for 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year award
Defensive end Brandon Graham is the Eagles 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year award nominee.
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Ticket presale begins for Jill Scott tour; she stops in Philly in March 2023
The tour celebrates the 23rd anniversary of Scott's album "Who is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1."
Man who shot Lady Gaga's dog walker sentenced to 21 years in prison
James Howard Jackson, one of three men and two accomplices who participated in the violent robbery and its aftermath, pleaded no contest to one count of attempted murder.
Snag a signed copy of Eagles' "A Philly Special Christmas"
You can head to an Eagles Pro Shop and get a signed copy of the Christmas album.
Smithsonian exhibit explores how entertainment shaped America
"Entertainment Nation/Nación del espectáculo," a new exhibition at the National Museum of American History, features artifacts from 150 years of music, sports and moving images, from "Star Wars" and "The Wizard of Oz" to Prince.
Noodle, the TikTok-famous 'bones or no bones' pug, has died
In each video, Graziano would sit Noodle upright to see if the dog could stand on his own. If he stood up by himself, it was a "bones day" -- which quickly became internet code for a day to get out of bed and make the most of your day.
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Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
Brotherly Love: Meet the woman who helps keep kids safe in West Philly at Rose's Clubhouse
Ukee Washington reports.
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Vittoria Woodill reports.
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Taste With Tori: Earth - Bread + Brewery In Mount Airy
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Taste With Tori: Trolley Barn Public Market
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NEXT Weather: Foggy, damp AM commute
Kate Bilo reports.
One sent to hospital after shooting outside Wawa in Easton
It's reported the shooting happened around 6 p.m. at the Wawa store on South 25th Street in Palmer Township.
Police expected to ID "The Boy in the Box" on Thursday
CBS3 was the first to report that DNA profiling has now identified the child.
4 suspects wanted in Mayfair home invasion
Alicia Roberts reports.
Charges filed against suspect in deadly arson in Darby Township
Aaron Clark is charged with arson and first-degree murder.