Afghan evacuees settled in Philadelphia recall Taliban takeover one year later
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Women's freedoms have been erased, the economy is in a freefall, and a father tells CBS News that all he remembers on this anniversary is losing two sons.
The Taliban freed a Pennsylvania man and an Australian man held hostage since 2016 on Tuesday, in exchange for three top Taliban figures who were released by the Kabul government
An Indian national is suing a New Jersey car dealership for more than $1 million, alleging it refused to sell him a luxury vehicle over concerns he might ship it to the Taliban.
West feels that much of the mainstream media are trying to "paint him as a victim," but West thinks that he just suffered the consequences of his actions.
State Police in New Jersey are warning about the batch of drugs being sold on the street.
The Taliban appears to have targeted two of its chief enemies: education and the military. A Philadelphia expert says no countermeasure should be spared.
Stockman alleges that during the talks to secure the release of Bergdahl, Taliban negotiators only requested that four detainees be released, and the President's administration insisted they take five.
Gary R'Nel and Rich Zeoli talked with former CIA Director Porter Goss on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about the decision to trade five Taliban detainees from Guantanamo Bay for POW Bowe Bergdahl.
The families decided to make the videos public now, in light of the publicity surrounding the weekend rescue of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl.
He went as far as to suggest that the President's action in this case call for him to be impeached.
U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is at a military hospital in Germany as questions swirl about the swap that resulted in his freedom.
The release of U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl by the Taliban is just the beginning of another chapter for the prisoner of war.
With the situation getting worse on the ground Obama has ended the surge just in time for the election in November. Taliban and related attacks against NATO powers were approximately 2,700 in August of 2009 when Obama made his contrary-to-campaign promised-move to step up the nation's military assistance in Afghanistan. Three years later, in August of 2012, there were more attacks – nearly 3,000.
Chris analyzes the Standard and Poors downgrade of the U.S. credit rating with Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup and he talks to Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel about their big series against the Giants over the weekend.
Billy Schmidt, a student at Penn State, was fatally shot near his South Philadelphia home after someone stole his phone, 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.
Dozens of kids and teenagers have been charged in connection with a brawl at Hersheypark on opening day.
Mike Gansey acknowledges that the Sixers are not currently a championship-caliber team.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
Billy Schmidt, a student at Penn State, was fatally shot near his South Philadelphia home after someone stole his phone, 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.
Dozens of kids and teenagers have been charged in connection with a brawl at Hersheypark on opening day.
Mike Gansey acknowledges that the Sixers are not currently a championship-caliber team.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
Billy Schmidt, a student at Penn State, was fatally shot near his South Philadelphia home after someone stole his phone, police said.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
Police are looking for three male suspects accused of trying to blow up an ATM before robbing a convenience store in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood.
At just 20 years old, Jonathan Suarez is already a certified pilot and flight instructor. Now he's giving back to the same program that helped him learn to fly.
Four people were hospitalized, including a fire service EMT, after a fire tore through a home and shut down Roosevelt Boulevard for hours Monday morning.
While many LGBTQ+ couples have historically chosen to live in big cities, more are now moving to the suburbs across the Philadelphia region.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
From newsroom to taproom, the new lager is launching just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
The NTSB released a preliminary report Thursday on the school bus crash in Gibbstown that left a child dead in May.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after he doused his workplace in gasoline in a series of arsons in South Jersey Thursday, officials 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.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
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.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Mike Gansey acknowledges that the Sixers are not currently a championship-caliber team.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
Sean Mannion is still months away from calling plays in an NFL game for the first time, but Jordan Mailata had high praise for the Eagles' new offensive coordinator.
The Sixers are promoting Jameer Nelson to be the team's executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey, according to a league source.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
"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.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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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.
Philadelphia police are continuing to search for the gunman who shot and killed a Penn State student near his home in South Philly over the weekend.
Preparations for the World Cup are underway in Philadelphia, and PennDOT has rolled out a new page that shows real-time traffic and SEPTA information for residents and visitors heading into the city for matches and other events.
Lynda Myers, whose family moved to Levittown, Pennsylvania, when she was a month old, is working to preserve their legacy as the first Black family to live there. "My parents had a lot of courage," she said.
While many queer couples choose to live in the larger cities, there's a trend of couples moving to the suburbs. Real estate broker Mon Kramer says remote work, and the desire for more space, are driving a lot of those moves.
One person was killed and four people were sent to the hospital after a massive 2-alarm fire destroyed a home in North Philadelphia. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has the latest.