2 pilots killed in midair helicopter crash in New Jersey
Two men died after the helicopters they were piloting collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 28.
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Two men died after the helicopters they were piloting collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 28.
The NTSB said the submersible sustained damage during previous dives that "further deteriorated and weakened the pressure vessel."
Regional Rail riders in Philadelphia on Monday saw canceled trains, delays and crowded conditions as SEPTA crews inspected trains and made repairs. The disruption comes after last week's federal emergency order requiring the transit agency to stop using some of its railcars due to fire risk.
Regulators say warning lights are important and cannot be ignored as SEPTA and federal investigators work to pinpoint the cause of the railcar fires.
We're following up on what is called an unacceptable safety risk. SEPTA was ordered to take immediate and sweeping steps to reduce the risk of fire on regional rail trains. Front and center are SEPTA's aging cars, Silverliner IV. The Federal Railroad Administration outlined five fires aboard the Silverliner IV trains, showing the inside of some of the scorched railcars. Joe Holden reports.
The National Transportation Safety Board urges SEPTA to immediately to stop using some of its railcars because of fire risk.
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Railroad Administration are warning SEPTA that it must make changes to ensure safety after multiple fires on Regional Rail cars this year.
The feds told SEPTA that nearly ⅔ of the regional rail fleet is dangerous and should be pulled off the tracks. The NTSB investigated the Silverliner IV trains after a series of fires. Despite that recommendation, to pull all 225 cars, SEPTA says the regional rail trains will stay in service. The Federal Railroad Administration just issued its own Emergency Order. Joe Holden reports.
A warning to SEPTA: the majority of regional rail trains should be taken out of service as soon as possible. That's according to a just issued report from a federal agency. They're warning that there's a danger in that some train cars could catch fire. Joe Holden reports the latest.
Air India plane crash investigators find the first of the "black boxes" from the Boeing 787-8 that slammed into buildings, killing all but one of the 242 people on board.
The National Transportation Safety Board just released its preliminary report on a crash involving a SEPTA train on the Norristown High Speed Line. The train crashed into a pole in May at the end of the tracks at the Norristown Transportation Center. Two passengers were seriously hurt. They say the investigation will now focus on what the operator did and SEPTA's response.
The National Transportation Safety Board said it will investigate after a train collided with the bumper at the end of the tracks at the Norristown Transportation Center in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, around 10 a.m. on Sunday. Five people were hurt.
The National Transportation Safety Board revealed what caused the deadly candy factory explosion in West Reading, Pennsylvania, in 2023.
Two years after an explosion at a Berks County candy company, the National Transportation Safety Board is issuing a nation-wide safety alert. It recommends natural gas alarms be installed in all commercial and residential buildings. The blast at the R.M. Palmer company in Reading killed seven people and injured 10. It was caused by a natural gas leak.
The DRPA says, that since 2003 they have completed several hazard risk assessments which includes vessel collisions. Josh Sanders reports.
The National Transportation Safety Board released a list of 68 bridges to be evaluated for coillapse risk after a vessel struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse. Jan Carabeo walks you the Philadelphia-area bridges on the list and what the list means.
The preliminary report on the Philadelphia jet crash found the cockpit voice recorder likely hadn't recorded audio for several years.
The crash killed all six people aboard the plane and one person on the ground. It also injured 24 people and ignited several fires in the area of Cottman Avenue where the crash happened.
The manager of Four Seasons Diner showed CBS News Philadelphia the damage from a piece of debris that broke their window moments after the crash. The diner is on Cottman Avenue not far from where the plane made impact.
The National Transportation Safety Board met Tuesday to discuss last year’s deadly factory explosion in West Reading. But they did not vote to adopt the final report quite yet. The NTSB board said it wants to incorporate necessary changes to the final report before voting to adopt it at a later date.
Boeing CEO David Calhoun tells a Senate hearing his company's culture is "far from perfect" amid new whistleblower allegations.
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary findings on Tuesday after three Norfolk Southern trains crashed and derailed near Easton, Pennsylvania, earlier this month.
The train derailment near the Lehigh River in Northampton County last month could not be stopped by an automated braking system, a preliminary report from the NTSB says.
"This is a team effort," NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy told the community Tuesday afternoon. Hommendy said the transportation board arrived on the scene at around 6 a.m. to investigate an accident involving a Singapore-registered vessel, Dali, which struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore leading to a collapse at around 1:30 a.m.
Philadelphians will cast their votes today in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary in several races, including two ballot questions for city residents.
A high temperature of 98 degrees is forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday afternoon, which would not only break the daily record.
Some South Philadelphia residents are relieved after they say police shut down a theft ring on their block.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
A fire at The Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant in Center City was placed under control Monday night, the Philadelphia Fire Department said.
Before heading to the polls, here's what Pennsylvania voters need to know about the 2026 primary election.
Philadelphians will cast their votes today in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary in several races, including two ballot questions for city residents.
A high temperature of 98 degrees is forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday afternoon, which would not only break the daily record.
Some South Philadelphia residents are relieved after they say police shut down a theft ring on their block.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Philadelphians will cast their votes today in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary in several races, including two ballot questions for city residents.
Some South Philadelphia residents are relieved after they say police shut down a theft ring on their block.
A fire at The Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant in Center City was placed under control Monday night, the Philadelphia Fire Department said.
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.
Crews are searching for a swimmer who went missing 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.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
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 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.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
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.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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 Philadelphia area could break another heat record on Tuesday as temperature soar into the upper 90s. Doctors say it's important to drink lots of water – before you get thirsty – and to consider staying indoors instead of exercising outside.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating what led to a deadly multi-vehicle crash on Route 30 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on Monday night. The crash happened in a construction zone and involved four vehicles, including a tractor trailer.
Finnish divers have recovered two more bodies from an underwater cave in the Maldives where a group of Italian divers went missing last week. Officials say the bodies were found deep inside the cave system, about 200 feet below the surface.
Fire crews were called out — twice — to The Black Sheep pub in Center City on Monday night and Tuesday morning after a fire broke out and then rekindled hours later.
Health officials in the Congo say at least 131 people have died and more than 500 cases have been reported amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak. The rising numbers come as an American doctor who was working in the Democratic Republic of Congo tested positive for the virus and was evacuated to Germany for treatment.