Hundreds of Instagram accounts push graphic real-life violence to millions
Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.
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Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.
The new restrictions for teen users are gradually rolling out starting Tuesday and will be fully implemented by the end of the year, Meta said.
Instagram users reported violent and other inappropriate content showing up in their Reels feeds.
The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.
The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips you can use to tell fact from fiction online.
Users reported problems accessing many of Meta's social media services, including Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
The charges come more than two years after a teenage gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
An Oklahoma couple is in the ICU with broken backs and necks after a tornado tossed their truck into trees.
Laverne Biser has been chasing eclipses and taking photos of them since 1963.
The North Texas man is being remembered across the world for his inspirational story of resilience, after living in an iron lung for more than 70 years after contracting polio.
Assistant Chief of Police Homer Delgado will be named interim chief of police, Smith said.
Facebook and Instagram users earlier today reported that they were booted out of the social media platforms, with many unable to log back in.
"Of course, we're devastated. We don't understand why these things happen," Joel Osteen said.
Fifty-three-year-old Mahomes, Sr. was charged with at least his third DWI on Saturday, according to Smith County records.
Decorator Kati Nairn, better known as Beyond Gray on Instagram, stops by to offer some great home decorating tips for wintertime.
Several people were rescued from the basement who were not able to get out on their own.
Meta wants children and teens on Facebook and Instagram as long as possible so it can collect and sell their personal data, state prosecutors allege.
A $2 bill with a red seal can sell for $300 to $2,500. Those with brown or blue seals can sell for hundreds.
The suit alleges that Meta deliberately engineered its platforms to be addictive to children and teenagers.
Reports of an active shooter came at 7:45 p.m. Saturday evening, prompting the Fair to be evacuated.
The social media company debuted the new service on July 5, a day earlier than expected. It also has a sneaky way to get a download.
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
Erin Dalton was appointed commissioner of the NYC Department of Social Services.
While temperatures will be cooler on Thursday, it will remain dry and mostly cloudy for the next couple of days.
Pittsburgh's parking landscape has shifted, and shifted often, so how can drivers avoid getting a ticket in all the confusion?
The popular bakery opened in 1992 and will be closing for good after this coming weekend.
Developers said the goal of the project is to ultimately have a way to quickly travel from the West Virginia state line to the east side of Pittsburgh.
Erin Dalton was appointed commissioner of the NYC Department of Social Services.
While temperatures will be cooler on Thursday, it will remain dry and mostly cloudy for the next couple of days.
Pittsburgh's parking landscape has shifted, and shifted often, so how can drivers avoid getting a ticket in all the confusion?
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The popular bakery opened in 1992 and will be closing for good after this coming weekend.
From issues to races, a new Quinnipiac University poll out Wednesday took the pulse of Pennsylvania voters.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Democrat Jen Mazzocco defeated Republican Joseph Leckenby for Pennsylvania's 42nd House District seat, the AP projects.
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Each year, the American Customer Satisfaction Index releases its survey of supermarkets, and several Pittsburgh grocers got high marks.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
Primanti Bros. is opening its doors early on Sunday as Team USA faces Team Canada in the gold medal game in men's hockey.
It's been an iconic show for 49 seasons, but there's so much history surrounding it. Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt puts Heather and David's knowledge of the show to the test!
The 50th season of Survivor premieres tonight, and Pittsburgh Today Live is joined by Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt, a Pittsburgh native who was the runner up of season 44!
We're going back in time once again and Daisy Jade checks out Totin's Diner in Wexford, which is another classic throwback!
The Beauty and the Beast Broadway Tour is coming to Pittsburgh, and a Johnstown native is taking center stage! Kathy Voytko joins PTL to talk about the show and coming home.
PTL Diner Week continues and today, we're in Westmoreland County where Boaz is going back in time at Back to the 80s Diner in Greensburg!
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave three months ago.
Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
The team announced Crosby is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks with an injury.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Drew Allar has recovered from ankle surgery and is expected to throw at the NFL's scouting combine this week.
The Penguins have traded defenseman Brett Kulak to the Colorado Avalanche for defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round pick in the 2028 draft.
The school board voted 7-2 to move forward with the plan for synthetic turf fields.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Erin Dalton, who was serving as the Allegheny County Department of Human Services director, accepted a job to work in New York City as the commissioner of social services.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Places where you can or can't park in Pittsburgh seem to be ever-changing, but KDKA's John Shumway went looking for answers as to why, and how you can keep yourself from getting ticketed.
The beloved bakery opened in Millvale in 1992 and has become revered for its handcrafted French pastries.
Officials detailed the next steps in the project that plans to connect Route 51 to Interstate 376.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.