Six GOP-led states suing Biden over student loan forgiveness
Six GOP-led states are suing the Biden administration to try and halt its plan to forgive student loan debt.
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USDA cracking down on salmonella in chicken products
Agriculture agency proposes rules to force food processors to reduce salmonella bacteria found in chicken.
Mega Millions jackpot tops $1 billion after no one wins $830M
$1.02 billion, to be exact. That's almost sure to grow before Friday night's drawing. There have now been 29 straight drawings without a winner.
Palace Entertainment, Company That Owns Kennywood, Acquires Adventureland Resort In Iowa
The company that owns Kennywood is acquiring a new amusement park.
'Come Arrest Me': Gym Owner Defies Orders He Says Infringe On Constitutional Rights
An Iowa gym owner has reopened his business, defiantly daring authorities to "come arrest me" defiantly reopened his business.
Parents Petition Against 'Disappointing' Decision To Hold Virtual Graduation Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Parents in the Des Moines, Iowa, public school district are circulating a petition to overturn the school board's decision to hold graduation ceremonies online due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Family Turns Neighborhood Sidewalks Into Giant Monopoly Board For Coronavirus Lockdown
An Iowa family trying to stay busy during the coronavirus lockdown made a huge Monopoly board game for their neighborhood using sidewalk chalk.
'Absolutely Awesome': Grandparents Make 140 Mile Trip For Drive-By Birthday Surprise
Social distancing may be keeping many families apart during the COVID-19 pandemic, but distance was no match for a pair of Iowa grandparents determined to celebrate their 4-year-old grandson's birthday.
Flu Leaves A 4-Year-Old Girl Blind In Iowa
A 4-year-old girl in Iowa nearly died and is now blind because of the flu, and her parents have a message: Get your child vaccinated.
Man Charged For Watching 'South Park' While Driving High On Marijuana
A Iowa man who was allegedly watching a TV show while driving under the influence of marijuana was pulled over Monday morning, according to a court filing.
Convicted Murderer Claims He Has Served His Life Sentence After Being Brought Back To Life
A man was sentenced to life in prison and needed to be revived after falling ill, now he claims this means he's served his sentence.
Penn State Holds Off Iowa, Wins 17-12
The Nittany Lions improved to 6-0 on the season after a close victory against Iowa, 17-12.
College Football Fan's Viral Sign Asking For Beer Money Raises Over $1 Million
A College Gameday fan was caught on camera with a sign asking for beer money, now he's donating all the money to a children's hospital.
'He's Not Dead, He's Just Sleeping': Dog's Napping Habit Alarms Locals
A dog named Hudson has only one trick, but it's good enough to make just about everyone stop and stare.
'Miracle' Puppy That Survived Attempted Euthanasia Finds Forever Home
A puppy that survived attempted euthanasia has found a forever home after his incredible story of survival went viral.
Garza Leads No. 23 Iowa Over Penn State 89-82
Luka Garza matched a season-high 22 points and also grabbed 12 rebounds and No. 23 Iowa edged Penn State 89-82 on Wednesday night.
Police Charge Man Living Illegally In U.S. With Murder Of Iowa College Student
Authorities said on Tuesday that they have charged a man living in the U.S. illegally with murder in the death of an Iowa college student who disappeared a month ago while jogging in a rural area.
Report: Mollie Tibbetts, Missing Iowa College Student, Found Dead
CBS News has learned that Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts has been found dead, just over a month after she was reported missing.
11-Year-Old Dying From Leukemia Wants To Cover Casket In Racing Stickers
An 11-year-old boy dying from leukemia wants to cover his casket in racing stickers.
Teen's Headache Turns Out To Be Rare, Life-Threatening Illness
An Iowa teen dealing with headaches is now fighting for his life after doctors discovered he was actually suffering from a rare brain disease.
Devastating Tornadoes Cause Destruction In Iowa
Several tornadoes tore through Iowa on Thursday, including one that sent six people to the hospital with injuries, officials said.
More Than 100 People Fall Ill From Parasite Possibly Linked To Salads At McDonald's
The Illinois and Iowa health departments are investigating outbreaks of a parasite that causes intestinal illness and might be linked to McDonald's salads, both states said Thursday.
Passengers Safe After Allegiant Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing
157 passengers are safe after an Allegiant Airlines flight from Iowa to Arizona was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff.
Investigators: Missing Parents, 2 Young Children Found Dead In Mexico
Investigators say the bodies of an Iowa couple and their two children have been found in a rented condo in Mexico.
Hunting Dog Steps On Shotgun, Hunter Struck In Back
A hunter was injured Wednesday when a hunting dog stepped on a shotgun, causing it to discharge and strike the man in the back.
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Photo shoot celebrates 50th anniversary of "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of the Daytime Emmy Award-winning CBS show ahead of its 50th broadcast anniversary on March 26 gathered for a celebratory group photo to mark the incredible milestone.
PTL Links: January 31, 2023
On today's show: BottleRocket Social Hall and Soyil Candles. Click for more information about today's guests!
Pitt Panthers unveil 2023 college football schedule
The Panthers have unveiled their 2023 schedule, with several notable games on tap.
Man charged after police chase in Lawrence County
A man faces a list of charges after a police chase in Shenango Township, Lawrence County.
Pittsburgh Weather: Final day of January begins with slick commute
Snow and cold temperatures have combined for a less-than-ideal start to Tuesday.
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Pitt Panthers unveil 2023 college football schedule
The Panthers have unveiled their 2023 schedule, with several notable games on tap.
Man charged after police chase in Lawrence County
A man faces a list of charges after a police chase in Shenango Township, Lawrence County.
Pittsburgh Weather: Final day of January begins with slick commute
Snow and cold temperatures have combined for a less-than-ideal start to Tuesday.
Westmoreland Bar Association hosting free child custody clinic
The Westmoreland Bar Association is getting ready for a free clinic to help with child custody issues.
How to beat the wintertime blues
There are several ways to combat gloominess during the winter months.
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School choice debate continues in Pennsylvania
Legislation last session to require more charter school accountability, but it didn't go anywhere
Go 'Around The Table' with Stacy Smith
Stream Around The Table segments here on CBS News Pittsburgh.
Election-denying lawmakers hold key election oversight roles
At the same time, many mainstream Republicans are trying to move past the lies told by former President Donald Trump and his allies about his loss to President Joe Biden.
Constitutional amendments stalled with Pa. House stalemate
Voters almost certainly will not see a package of proposed constitutional amendments on the statewide ballot in May.
Region's 2 newest members of Congress get committees they say will benefit the area
This region's two newest members of Congress have just gotten their committee assignments.
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Ford recalls SUVs due to backup camera problem
Ford is recalling nearly 383,000 SUVs in the U.S. because the touch screens may not display a camera image when backing up.
Pennsylvania 'on high alert' for bird flu as egg prices drop
The year-long avian flu outbreak has surprised many experts in its duration and intensity.
Shopping for savings: Making sure your stomach stays full without emptying your wallet
With high prices, what can you stock up on and save?
Murrysville woman takes Walgreens to court for taxing toilet tissue
There are very few things we all need, and toilet paper is one of them. But did you ever look at your store receipt after buying it?
Murrysville woman takes Walgreens to court for taxing toilet tissue
There are very few things we all need, and toilet paper is one of them. But did you ever look at your store receipt after buying it? One Murrysville woman did and doesn't like what she saw; KDKA's Meghan Schiller reports.
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Something Good: Hopeful Hearts Gala
This Valentine's Day event is not only a fancy good time, but the proceeds go to a very good cause.
Shiloh Street bars and restaurants team up for Mocktail Bar collaboration
PTL's Daisy Jade heads to Mt. Washington where some bars and restaurants along Shiloh Street have teamed for a Mocktail Bar collaboration for Dry January.
Self-defense classes about safety empowerment and confidence
PTL's Mikey Hood heads to Cranberry Township to talk part in the Fearless Female Self-Defense and Safety Empowerment Class for National Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month.
Broth Monger providing culinary comfort to Pittsburgh
We're welcoming Sarah McAlee to the PTL Kitchen. She's better known as the soup enthusiast Broth Monger on Instagram.
Doug Oster: Forcing branches to bloom
Garden guru Doug Oster is back in the studio. Turns out, you don't have to wait until spring for beautiful flowers, he has some ways to force branches to bloom now in the winter.
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KDKA Investigates: Real estate corporations buying single-family homes to turn into rentals
Several national real estate corporations have been buying hundreds of single-family homes in the Pittsburgh region, turning them into rentals.
KDKA Investigates: Pandemic nearly doubled defendants waiting for trials in Allegheny County
They say justice delayed is justice denied.
4 years later, 420 Boulevard of the Allies is still not open for business
But $40 million and four years later, 420 Boulevard of the Allies is still not renovated or open for business.
KDKA Investigates: Business leaders trying to reverse course after 'Pittsburgh pause'
KDKA's Andy Sheehan spoke to business leaders in Pittsburgh on the city trying to bounce back after the "Pittsburgh pause."
Handcuffs in hallways: Heightened elementary school arrests prompt calls for better school policing plans
Due to the increase in violence in schools, heightened calls for more school security, and for districts to have their own police departments.
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How to beat the wintertime blues
There are several ways to combat gloominess during the winter months.
Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
New study: Young e-cigarette smokers vape within five minutes of waking up
It can also make asthma or other existing lung issues worse.
How to prevent frostbite
When we deal with low temperatures, it only takes minutes before you're at risk for frostbite.
FDA joins investigation into contaminated cough syrups that killed 300 kids
None of the contaminated products have been sold in the United States, the agency told CBS News.
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Pitt Panthers unveil 2023 college football schedule
The Panthers have unveiled their 2023 schedule, with several notable games on tap.
UPMC establishing itself as world leader in concussion treatment
Over the past few decades, concussions have become much more of a focal point in sports.
Blackhawks' all-time leading goal scorer Bobby Hull dies at 84
Hull was the first NHL player to score more than 50 goals in a season and helped lead the team to the 1961 Stanley Cup title.
Penguins Perspectives: The trouble with Tristan
Tristan Jarry is headed toward unrestricted free agency, should the Penguins extend him?
Skyy Moore, Miles Sanders, and Justin Watson to represent Western Pa. in Super Bowl LVII next month
Three players who are WPIAL alumni will be taking the field next month in Arizona for the Super Bowl.
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How to protect your job amid a surge in AI-assisted layoff decisions in the workplace
2023 is shaping up to be a rough year for employment in some areas, with layoffs in big tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and IBM making headlines.
Allegheny County Health Department reminds fish fry organizers to apply for their food permit
It won't be long until local churches, fire departments and other organizations start frying up some fish.
Wage Theft: Workers in Pennsylvania face uphill battle trying to get money they are owed
Every year, working people across the country are victims of wage theft to the tune of billions of dollars.
Google axes 12,000 jobs, layoffs spread across tech sector
Google is laying off 12,000 workers, or about 6% of its workforce, becoming the latest tech company to trim staff as the economic boom that the industry rode during the COVID-19 pandemic ebbs.
Party City files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Party City has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending.
Entertainment
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"Laverne & Shirley" actor Cindy Williams dies at 75
Cindy Williams, who played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," has died, her family said Monday.
Luke Bryan's Country on Tour coming to Pavilion at Star Lake this summer
One of the biggest names in country music is making a tour stop in the Pittsburgh area.
Music experts offer up their Grammy predictions
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards are set for Sunday night. So who is most likely to win on Music's Biggest Night?
Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family," dies at 64
Loring had the role in the classic 1960s sitcom, which was the original version of "The Addams Family."
Your Next Click: 1619 Project, Shotgun Wedding, Shrinking
If you're looking for some couch time this weekend with a bowl of popcorn, KDKA's Heather Abraham is here with Your Next Click!
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Man charged after police chase in Lawrence County
A man faces a list of charges after a police chase in Shenango Township, Lawrence County.
Parent's Perspective: Looking at summer camp options for children
The summer can be hectic while kids are home and parents are at work. KDKA's Heather Abraham is back with another Parent's Perspective about different summer camp options children can be enrolled into.
KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (1/31)
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley's forecast!
Beating those wintertime blues
There are several ways to combat gloominess during the winter months. KDKA's John Shumway shares some tips on how to do it.
BRGR permanently closes its last Pittsburgh-area location at the Galleria in Mt. Lebanon
According to BRGR's website, the only location remaining that's still open is in State College.
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Sights of the Season: The ups and downs of the 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers started out with a 2-6 record before going 7-2 down the stretch to finish 9-8, just missing out on making the playoffs.
Beloved Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire laid to rest
Hundreds of law enforcement officials attended the funeral for Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire at Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in New Kensington on Jan. 11, 2023.
PHOTOS: Steelers miss postseason, but beat Browns and finish season with 9-8 record
The Steelers have now won 19 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
PHOTOS: Steelers come up short in AFC North rivalry loss to Baltimore
The Ravens came to town and went home with a 16-14 win over the Steelers.
69th Annual Free Care Fund Telethon
Since 1954, KDKA-TV has partnered with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh to help support the hospital's Free Care Fund with our annual Free Care Fund Telethon during the holiday season. Here's a look behind the scenes of the 69th annual telethon!
