2 struck, killed by Amtrak train in Pennsylvania
No one aboard the train was hurt, officials said.
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Travelers opting for rail again as Amtrak expands options
Amtrak has announced a major upgrade to its fleet, with the new "Amtrak Airo" trains set to roll out in the next three years.
Driver killed after FedEx truck hit by Amtrak train in Georgia
None of the passengers or crew on the train have reported injuries.
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Potential railroad strike threatens U.S. economy
Contract negotiations between railroad workers' unions and railways remain stalled. The Biden administration is now actively trying to avert a potential strike that could have a major impact on the economy, supply chains and travel. Wall Street Journal reporter Esther Fung joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the latest.
Tentative deal reached to avoid rail strike
A tentative deal was reached Thursday between railroad workers and railroad companies to avert a strike which could have cost the U.S. economy an estimated $2 billion in losses per day. Skyler Henry reports.
Biden announces tentative deal to avert rail strike
A tentative deal between rail companies and union leaders averted a catastrophic shutdown less than a day before workers were set to walk off the job. Nancy Cordes has the details of the marathon negotiations.
Amtrak cancels long-distance routes amid looming rail strike
Passenger rail service said it wants to ensure its trains can reach their destinations ahead of a possible strike on Friday.
Amtrak cancels some trips as national railway strike looms
A labor fight between railroads and unionized workers could result in a work stoppage this week costing $2 billion a day.
Travel ramps up ahead of Labor Day weekend
The Labor Day weekend travel rush is in full swing, putting transportation systems to the test in unexpected ways. AAA predicts the U.S. will see travel volumes approaching pre-pandemic levels. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Amtrak train hits flatbed truck in Maryland
An Amtrak train heading from Washington, D.C., to Chicago hit a truck Wednesday. Amtrak says there were more than 140 passengers and crew on board, and no one was hurt. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Amtrak train hits tractor trailer in Maryland; 1 injured, officials say
One person was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, fire officials said.
Ukrainian forces still holed-up in steelworks
A Ukrainian military official is pleading for help from the international community to get wounded military members out of a besieged steel plant in Mariupol after all civilians were successfully rescued. Police in Maine are investigating after two people were hit and killed by an Amtrak train. And the graduating class at Wiley College is debt free after an anonymous donor paid the student's loan balances ahead of their commencement. The historically Black college in Texas is notably the real-life inspiration for the film “The Great Debaters.”
Deadly Amtrak train derailment in Missouri
Officials say three people were killed and a number of others injured when an Amtrak train hit a dump truck and derailed near Mendon, Missouri. The train was en route from Los Angeles to Chicago, and several railcars ended up on their sides. Watch the full briefing here.
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Shortly after the deadly Amtrak crash in Washington, President Trump tweeted the crash "shows more than ever" why an infrastructure plan "must be approved quickly." Although he called it "soon to be submitted," a plan has yet to be seen. Mr. Trump made infrastructure reform a key part of his campaign. Politico transportation editor Kathryn Wolfe joins CBSN to discuss.
Widow of truck driver killed in Amtrak collision files wrongful death suit
The suit says the crossing has "impaired 'sight triangles,'" an "excessively small crossing angle," and other impairments, including "sloped approaches, brush, trees and vegetation blocking a full view of oncoming trains in some quadrants."
At least 4 dead, dozens injured after Amtrak train derails in Missouri
The train collided with a dump truck at a public crossing, officials said.
Death toll rises in Missouri Amtrak derailment
The death toll from the Amtrak derailment in rural Missouri climbed to four. Three victims were on the train, and the fourth person killed was the driver of the truck that was on the tracks. Federal transportation officials are investigating the crossing.
At least 3 killed in Amtrak train derailment
At least three people were killed when an Amtrak train derailed following a collision with a dump truck, officials said. Errol Barnett has the latest.
Summer travel deals are few and far between — but here's how to save
Despite high gas prices and skyrocketing airfares, there are a few options for smart travelers.
Amtrak engineer cleared in deadly derailment
An Amtrak engineer was cleared of charges related to a high-speed derailment that left eight people dead and hundreds injured in Philadelphia in 2015. Brandon Bostian was acquitted of causing a catastrophe, involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment. CBS Philly reports the jury's verdict was swift.
Amtrak engineer cleared in trial over high-speed crash that killed 8 people
Eight people died and over 200 were injured when the train rounded a curve at more than twice the speed limit and derailed in north Philadelphia.
National Transportation Safety Board’s Robert Sumwalt explains what they know about the fractured window of the crashed train near Philadelphia and what questions the NTSB needs answered
National Transportation Safety Board’s Robert Sumwalt explains what they know about the fractured window of the crashed train near Philadelphia and what questions the NTSB needs answered.
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At least 12 dead after bus carrying tourists crashes in Mexico; Art exhibits become popular selfie spots
CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers barred from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
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U.S. touts huge number of barrels of oil escorted through Strait of Hormuz by U.S. military
Adm. Brad Cooper provided updates on U.S. efforts to get oil out of the Persian Gulf after a bad week of news on the energy markets.
Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland.
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Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time.
State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.
Lawsuit says AI giants made illegal deal on technology's slowdown
The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Appeals court rejects Trump's third-country deportation policy
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
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Lawsuit says AI giants made illegal deal on technology's slowdown
The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers barred from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
Firefighters struggle with staffing shortages amid record wildfire season
Wildfires have burned more than 8.5 million acres of land in the U.S. this year, and at the peak of the season, there weren't enough people or equipment to fight them.
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Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time.
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Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
195,000 heated blankets recalled after dozens of burn injuries
The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice.
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers barred from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.
Appeals court rejects Trump's third-country deportation policy
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
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Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
Conjoined twins separated in Ethiopia
Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, where it happened.
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Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.
Trump says he's struck deal for "permanent control over security" in Greenland
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
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9/19: Saturday Morning
President Trump bans some journalists from the White House, how Apple broke into retail, plus Tex-Mex barbecue on The Dish.
Juanes' touching ode to his mother
Latin superstar Juan Esteban, known as Juanes, has won 29 Grammys and sold out venues across the world. He joined Lilia Luciano to discuss his career, new work and giving back to his home country of Colombia in a time of great need.
This Miss USA is a married mom
Justus Kelley made history after she became the first married woman and the first mom to earn the Miss USA sash and crown. Kelley shares her experience with the iconic pageant and speaks about her philanthropic work.
Bella Kay performs "iloveitiloveitiloveit"
"Rolling Stone" dubbed Texas-born singer-songwriter Bella Kay an artist you need to know. Her songs about alienation, heartache and survival have broken through to a massive audience, with hit song "The Sick" streaming over 220 million times. Her debut album, "My Reckless Abandon," is out now. Here's Bella Kay with "iloveitiloveitiloveit."
Bella Kay performs "The Sick"
"Rolling Stone" dubbed Texas-born singer-songwriter Bella Kay an artist you need to know. Her songs about alienation, heartache and survival have broken through to a massive audience, with hit song "The Sick" streaming over 220 million times. Her debut album, "My Reckless Abandon," is out now. Here's Bella Kay with "The Sick."
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Inside digital closet organizer Starmoire
"What Not to Wear" stylist Stacy London and co-founder Ruth Foxe Blader share all about their new digital closet organizing service, Starmoire.
How Apple's risky retail venture succeeded
Ron Johnson, Apple's former senior vice president of retail, explains how the tech company welcomed physical shoppers in his book, "Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius."
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
AI experts call for independent safety auditors
More than 100 artificial intelligence experts have signed a public letter to express the need for independent AI safety evaluators. Princeton computer science professor Arvind Narayanan, who signed the letter, joins CBS News to discuss.
Nvidia CEO says AI development shouldn't be slowed
Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, the world's largest chipmaker, told "Sunday Morning" that tech companies should push forward with the development of artificial intelligence despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back due to unease about the technology.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Patrick Clancy on life after trauma
In an exclusive interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy shares his side of the story, just weeks after his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict. Ross Douthat sat down with Patrick Clancy to discuss life after trauma and what lies ahead.
Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time. Watch more of the interview on 60 Minutes on Sunday.
Holdout juror in Clancy case speaks
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder case has released a statement. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
Grandmother sues Fargo, ND, over facial tech
A Tennessee grandmother is suing the city of Fargo, North Dakota, after facial recognition software linked her to a crime she didn't commit, which led to a nearly six-month stay in jail. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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President Trump bans some journalists from the White House, how Apple broke into retail, plus Tex-Mex barbecue on The Dish.
The Dish: Hurtado BBQ
Chef and pitmaster Brandon Hurtado blends Texas tastes with Mexican American barbecue traditions at Hurtado BBQ.
Inside digital closet organizer Starmoire
"What Not to Wear" stylist Stacy London and co-founder Ruth Foxe Blader share all about their new digital closet organizing service, Starmoire.
Juanes' touching ode to his mother
Latin superstar Juan Esteban, known as Juanes, has won 29 Grammys and sold out venues across the world. He joined Lilia Luciano to discuss his career, new work and giving back to his home country of Colombia in a time of great need.
How Apple's risky retail venture succeeded
Ron Johnson, Apple's former senior vice president of retail, explains how the tech company welcomed physical shoppers in his book, "Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius."