What is conservatorship? Michael Oher's case, explained.
A conservator typically has authority over the finances and personal affairs of the person they're overseeing.
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White House to establish national monument honoring Emmett Till
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will include locations at three sites in Mississippi and Illinois, CBS News has learned.
Dogs displaced by Mississippi tornadoes need homes. Here's how you can adopt them.
The mega adoption event is back at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks this weekend.
Lifesaving fentanyl test strips still illegal in some states under '70s-era war on drugs law
A growing number of states are decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips, seeking to protect people who use drugs from unwitting exposure to the highly potent synthetic opioid ravaging the U.S. with overdose deaths.
Carolyn Bryant Donham, key figure in Emmett Till's lynching, has died
Till's lynching fueled a growing civil rights movement.
Mississippi shelter dogs looking for forever homes in Delaware Valley
Nikki DeMentri reports.
At least 26 dead after tornado causes destruction across Mississippi, Alabama
A string of deadly storms swept across the Southeast, causing catastrophic damage.
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61
Leach died on Monday from complications of a heart condition, the university said in a statement.
Man arrested after allegedly biting off another man's nose
Mark Curtis Wells got into an argument with another man in a casino parking lot before biting off his nose and fleeing the scene in his Tesla, police said.
Pilot charged after threatening to crash plan into Mississippi Walmart
Police say he worked at a local aviation facility.
'Don't Be Shocked By Anything When These Two Teams Get Together': CBS Sports' Rick Neuheisel Previews LSU-#12 Ole Miss And 3 More Games
CBS Sports' Rick Neuheisel breaks down LSU vs. #12 Mississippi and other key college football matchups.
Massive 766-Pound Gator Sets Record In Mississippi
A captured 14-foot alligator has set a new record in Natchez, Mississippi.
Military Plane Crash Kills At Least 16 In Mississippi
Sixteen people are dead in the crash of a Marine Corps airplane in Leflore County, Mississippi, according to Fred Randle, county emergency management director.
Eight Dead, Suspect Arrested In Mississippi Shooting
A man who apparently got into a dispute with his wife and in-laws was arrested in a house-to-house shooting rampage in rural Mississippi that left eight people dead.
Mississippi Lawmakers Considering Firing Squad, Gas Chamber As Execution Methods
House Bill 638 is a response to lawsuits filed by "liberal, left-wing radicals," said House Judiciary B Committee Chairman Andy Gipson, a Republican.
Mississippi Governor Signs Bill Allowing Businesses To Discriminate Against Gays
Mississippi's governor signed a law on Tuesday that allows public and private businesses to refuse service to gay couples based on the employers' religious beliefs.
A Music Lover's Guide To The South
Guide to five of the most important cities to visit in the South for music lovers
Ranking America's Healthiest States
America's Health Rankings look at how states compare against each other year to year, with targets like smoking, obesity and preventable hospitalizations examined.
College Football Spotlight: College Football's Best Month Will Get Started With A Bang
October is the best month for college football, and it is getting started on the right foot this weekend. The first weekend in October will serve up six games between top 25 teams, which will be a nice breath of fresh air after the last few weeks.
Barbershop Blood Pressure Checks May Save Lives
Health workers trained barbers in 14 barbershops located in African-American neighborhoods deeply affected by heart disease to take their patrons' blood pressures.
Dogs From Storm-ravaged Mississippi Now Available For Adoption In Philadelphia Area
The recent tornadoes in the southern part of the country have left a lot of people homeless. They've also, however, left many animals with no place to go.
FBI: Mississippi Man Arrested, Accused In Ricin Letters
A man in Mississippi has been arrested and accused of sending letters with suspected ricin poison to President Barack Obama and other leaders.
Sister Of Man Murdered In Highway Shooting Mourns His Loss
Holly Schlender says she is haunted by her brother Thomas Schlender's final moments.
Stigall Show Log 3.13.12
Chris previews tonight's Republican Primaries in Mississippi and Alabama and what a victory would mean to Mitt Romney. He talks to Scott Rudich of Round Guy Breweries about dealing with the Liquor Control Board in Pennsylvania and to Julie Chen and Aisha Tyler of CBS Television's The Talk.
Child Poverty Rising
Analysis by the Brookings Institution showed that child poverty rate nationwide rose from 18 to 22 percent from 2007 to 2010.
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Video shows Gino Hagenkotter after escaping Philly prison; reward offered for info
Officials released a video of Gino Hagenkotter, a nonviolence inmate who escaped from a Philadelphia prison. They're offering $2,000 for information.
Philadelphia Eagles sign 3-time All-Pro LB Shaquille Leonard to 1-year deal
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard to a contract for the rest of the season.
Narberth woman charged with leaving threatening, antisemitic flyers at elderly woman's home: police
A 35-year-old woman from Narberth was arrested after she left threatening and antisemitic flyers at a grandmother's home and set a fire on her porch.
Study suggests a stock trader knew in advance of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack
Big bets against Israeli stocks before Oct. 7 suggests someone may have known about the attack in advance, a new study says.
Phillies extend manager Rob Thomson with 1-year contract
The Phillies on Monday extended manager Rob Thomson through the 2025 season and added two assistant hitting coaches to their staff.
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1 killed in double stabbing at Macy's in Philadelphia; man arrested at SEPTA station
A man was arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing at the Macy's in Center City, Philadelphia police said Monday.
Video shows Gino Hagenkotter after escaping Philly prison; reward offered for info
Officials released a video of Gino Hagenkotter, a nonviolence inmate who escaped from a Philadelphia prison. They're offering $2,000 for information.
White House, Pa. gov. condemn pro-Palestinian rally outside Israeli-Jewish restaurant Goldie
A group of protestors gathered outside Michael Solomonov's Philadelphia restaurant Sunday night as a larger demonstration marched through the city calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Philadelphia Eagles sign 3-time All-Pro LB Shaquille Leonard to 1-year deal
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard to a contract for the rest of the season.
Narberth woman charged with leaving threatening, antisemitic flyers at elderly woman's home: police
A 35-year-old woman from Narberth was arrested after she left threatening and antisemitic flyers at a grandmother's home and set a fire on her porch.
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Video shows Gino Hagenkotter after escaping Philly prison; reward offered for info
Officials released a video of Gino Hagenkotter, a nonviolence inmate who escaped from a Philadelphia prison. They're offering $2,000 for information.
1 killed in double stabbing at Macy's in Philadelphia; man arrested at SEPTA station
A man was arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing at the Macy's in Center City, Philadelphia police said Monday.
Closing arguments heard in John Dougherty's federal embezzlement trial
Closing arguments were heard Monday in the federal embezzlement trial of former Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty.
Police investigating 3 suspicious car fires in Southwest Philadelphia
Police are investigating three car fires within a mile of each other early Monday morning that they believe to be suspicious.
Philadelphia's Eastwick residents face tough choices as rising waters threaten "Planet Streets"
For Eastwick, a majority Black neighborhood, one of those decisions might be whether homeowners become the first in Philadelphia to move out of their homes entirely because of climate change.
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NEXT Weather: Turning windy, cloudy Monday AM morning sun
After a rainy and foggy cap on the weekend, our NEXT Weather team forecasts that skies will slowly clear out Monday, as the main area of low pressure moves away from the east coast.
Chevy Chase flips switch on National Lampoon-style holiday display in NJ
Chevy Chase visited Harbaugh's Village in Mullica Hill. The holiday display raises money for a local nonprofit.
Atlantic City Electric reaches tentative agreement with unionized workers, ending strike
Atlantic City Electric has reached a tentative agreement with IBEW Local 210 to end the month-long strike.
NJ police department brings fun to holiday season with "Grinch" posts
The Grinch stole the holiday coffee from Wawa and scoped out the holiday parade route in Lindenwold, N.J.
NEXT Weather: Fog lifting on warmer-than-average December day
Fog gives way to clouds on this warmer-than-average December day. It'll be dreary, but we're not expecting rainfall.
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NEXT Weather: Fog lifting on warmer-than-average December day
Fog gives way to clouds on this warmer-than-average December day. It'll be dreary, but we're not expecting rainfall.
After cyberattack on Pittsburgh-area water authority, how are local companies responding?
After an Iran-backed cyberattack on a Pittsburgh-area water utility, here's how Philadelphia-area companies are responding.
Delaware Blue Coats face Greensboro Swarm Saturday on PHILLY57
Tune in Saturday at 6 p.m. to see the Blue Coats take on the Greensboro Swarm.
20 holiday activities for your family in the Philadelphia region
Holiday season preparations are already underway and events like Christmas markets, displays and Santa Claus photo ops will start soon.
2 men arrested after Delaware car theft that led to Amber Alert: police
Two men have been charged after police say they stole a car with a 1-year-old girl inside, leading to a region-wide Amber Alert on Wednesday.
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Easterseals aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities
With the holiday travel season upon us, a new Easterseals campaign aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities.
New study says more exposure of loud noise from infancy to childhood can last a lifetime
The American Academy of Pediatrics said excessive exposure to loud noises can be detrimental to children and sound machines can cause more harm to children than previously thought.
7-year-old with rare disease enjoys holidays for first time thanks to new medication
This holiday season is extra special for a Bucks County family learning to live with a rare disease.
Vets, first responders with brain injuries can now get treatment at new Willow Grove facility
Veterans and first responders with brain injuries have a new facility for treatment in Willow Grove.
Dance Party for Parkinson's helps raises money and awareness: "I feel like I'm flying"
There's a special kind of dance class for people with Parkinson's disease that's fun and helps improve movement and balance problems.
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20 holiday activities for your family in the Philadelphia region
Holiday season preparations are already underway and events like Christmas markets, displays and Santa Claus photo ops will start soon.
Philadelphia City Council passes "Shop Black Business Friday" resolution
The Philadelphia City Council has passed a resolution making every Friday in December "Shop Black Business Friday."
Christmas trees are in short supply, so get yours now, Pa. farmer says
Some Christmas tree farms in the area have already closed, having sold their supply.
Here's who's moving in to empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores
Retailers are pouncing on empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores - including some former locations in Massachusetts.
Customers, business owners in Media keep the community strong celebrating Small Business Saturday
Customers and business owners in Media took part in the Small Business Saturday festivities by celebrating locally owned shops.
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Easterseals aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities
With the holiday travel season upon us, a new Easterseals campaign aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities.
Ramps connecting I-295, Route 42 finally open in NJ
Before November 2023 there was no direct connection from I-295 north to Route 42 south or from 42N to I-295S.
I-95 northbound reopens in Chester, Pa. after major crash blocks lanes
Traffic was not moving before 7 a.m. Thursday after a crash on I-95 past Route 322.
I-95 in Philadelphia reopens after triple shooting closed highway: police
The northbound lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia have reopened after three men were shot on the highway early Wednesday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Early Thanksgiving traffic hits Philadelphia region, New Jersey
Despite rainy weather Tuesday, many drivers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey were already headed to their Thanksgiving destinations.
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Philadelphia Eagles sign 3-time All-Pro LB Shaquille Leonard to 1-year deal
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard to a contract for the rest of the season.
Phillies extend manager Rob Thomson with 1-year contract
The Phillies on Monday extended manager Rob Thomson through the 2025 season and added two assistant hitting coaches to their staff.
Kyle McCord, Ohio State QB and St. Joe's Prep product, in NCAA transfer portal
Ohio State quarterback and St. Joseph's Prep product Kyle McCord entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal Monday.
Taylor Swift cheers on Chiefs as Simone Biles cheers on Packers
Taylor Swift was again spotted cheering on Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs – this time, in a box with Lyndsay Bell and Brittany Mahomes at an away game against the Green Bay Packers.
Eagles security chief, 49ers LB ejected from NFC title game rematch
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected from Sunday's game against Philadelphia for putting his hand in the face of the Eagles' security chief.
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Taylor Swift cheers on Chiefs as Simone Biles cheers on Packers
Taylor Swift was again spotted cheering on Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs – this time, in a box with Lyndsay Bell and Brittany Mahomes at an away game against the Green Bay Packers.
Sylvester Stallone visits Philadelphia for first ever Rocky Day
Crowds came out to see Stallone cut the ribbon on the new Rocky Shop at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's steps.
Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut
Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday.
Kelsey Grammer leads Atlantic City Winter Wonderland Holiday Parade as grand marshal
Grammer spent the weekend at Atlantic City's annual pop-up, the Tinseltown Holiday Experience, to get our local community in the holiday spirit the first weekend in December.
Taylor Swift attends premiere for "RENAISSANCE: A Film By Beyoncé"
Beyoncé attended a star-studded premiere in London with guests such as Taylor Swift, who debuted her own concert film earlier this year and received support from Beyoncé.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
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Celebrity barber who worked for the Roots inspiring young minds at Dobbins High School
A celebrity barber who worked for the Roots for more than two decades is inspiring young minds one haircut at a time at Dobbins High School in Philadelphia.
How Philly's only CTE program is inspiring next generation of fashion designers
Philadelphia School District's only CTE program is helping inspire the next generation of fashion designers.
Delaware County nonprofit brings joy to adults and kids alike
For nearly 10 years, husband and wife duo Vincent James and Joann Pierdomenico have continued their mission to help people of all ages reap the benefits of music.
Philadelphia teens fight way to top at D'Andre Swift's dad's boxing gym
Local teenagers are fighting to the top thanks to Eagles running back D'Andre Swift's father and his gym, Swift Fit.
Elmwood Park Zoo promotes inclusivity among staff, patrons
In this week's Focusing on the Future, we met up with an Elmwood Park Zoo employee whose abilities go well beyond his contributions on the job.
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Local and national leaders condemn vandalism at Philadelphia restaurant Goldie
A group of protestors is accused of shouting antisemitic remarks, and stickers with pro-Palestinian slogans were reportedly left on the doors of Goldie in Center City, though when CBS Philadelphia checked back early Monday morning they had been removed.
Suspect arrested after stabbings at Philadelphia Macy's store
A stabbing at Macy's in Philadelphia left a security guard dead and another injured, interim police commissioner John Stanford said Monday. It happened at the department store in the 1300 block of Market Street in Center City.
PHL TSA agents tied their record for most guns caught in a single year
On Friday, TSA officers prevented a Philadelphia man from boarding a flight with a loaded gun.
Kelly Oubre Jr. addresses skepticism about his hit-and-run
The Sixers forward was a full participant in practice for the first time since he said he was struck by a vehicle in Center City last month.
Closing arguments heard in John Dougherty federal embezzlement trial
Federal prosecutors spent almost three hours Monday on their closing argument in the John Dougherty trial.