Manhunt on for homicide suspect who escaped Pennsylvania jail
Officials said Michael Burham escaped by hoisting himself up onto the jail's exercise equipment, and then used bedsheets that he had tied together to climb down from the roof.
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Man drowns after rescuing 2 kids swimming in Pennsylvania state park
The fire chief said about 10 divers were involved in the search and that many parts of the lake are deceptive and dangerous.
America: Redefining Hope
In 2016, this manufacturing town voted Republican for the first time since the Reagan administration. CBS Reports returns to Erie, PA, to see whether the change in Washington is the change locals voted for.
NASCAR jet dryer ready to help speed up I-95 opening in Philadelphia
The damaged roadway is expected to open this weekend, less than two weeks after a tanker fire caused portions of the highway to collapse.
Assault suspect who allegedly wrote "So I raped you" still on the run
Investigators, led by the U.S. Marshals Service, believe Ian T. Cleary is likely overseas and on the move.
Racial Injustice Report upbraids Philadelphia's criminal justice system
A new report says racist and classist origins continue to present in over-policing, over-prosecution, over-incarceration, and over-supervision of Black, Brown, and impoverished people in Philadelphia and the U.S.
Bob Huggins resigns as West Virginia basketball coach after DUI arrest
The incident comes just weeks after Huggins apologized for using a homophobic slur in an interview.
Biden holds campaign rally in Philadelphia
President Biden on Saturday held his first big campaign rally since announcing he would be running for reelection, addressing a ballroom of supporters in Philadelphia. Christina Ruffini has more.
Philadelphia's historic Johnson House prepares for Juneteenth Festival this weekend
The Johnsons played a pivotal role in helping at least 80 enslaved Africans on their journey to freedom.
Woman arrested after allegedly shooting DA in his office
A woman accused of shooting the district attorney for a rural central Pennsylvania county has been charged with aggravated assault and related counts.
Harvard Medical School morgue manager accused of selling body parts
Cedric Lodge and his wife, Denise, had been selling body parts to at least two others since 2018, court documents allege.
Woman charged with aiding suicide after "trail of torment" targeting her ex
"This is the next level or most extreme amount of bullying I've seen," one state trooper said.
Historic Underground Railroad station hosting Juneteenth fashion show
Black fashion designers and models will walk the runway Saturday during Philadelphia's 17th annual Juneteenth Festival in Germantown.
Buttigieg to visit collapsed I-95 overpass
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg traveled to Philadelphia to visit the site of an overpass collapse on one of the nation's busiest highways. The collapse on Interstate 95 happened Sunday when a tanker, carrying 8,500 gallons of fuel, crashed and caught fire. Officials also recovered a body from the wreck. CBS News' Elaine Quijano has more.
I-95 collapse rescue teams find human remains
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has issued a disaster declaration after the collapse of an overpass on one of America's busiest highways. A section of Interstate 95 caved in Sunday after a tanker truck caught fire underneath it. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reports from Philadelphia.
Meet the Philadelphia police officers fighting stigma of being out in law enforcement
The Gay Officers Action League of Greater Philadelphia fights against the stigma of being out and in law enforcement.
2 boys killed by gunfire as they played with kittens in yard
Brothers Jesus and Sebastian Perez-Salome, ages 8 and 9, and a third victim were killed.
The stories behind Philadelphia's LGBTQ+ historical markers
Philadelphia has more nationally significant LGBTQ+ historic markers than any other city in the world.
Shooting in Pennsylvania kills 3, including 2 children
An 8-year-old boy, a 9-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man died after a shooting outside a home in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. A fourth person was injured.
Pennsylvania nurse accused of killing 2 patients with insulin, officials say
Heather Pressdee, 40, told investigators she allegedly administered insulin to the patients as "she had hoped they would slip into a coma and just pass away."
Teen baseball player dies after dugout collapses on him in Pennsylvania
Central Penn College baseball player Angel Mercado, 19, died after a dugout collapsed on him while he was volunteering for a youth baseball league in Harrisburg.
Bear attacks 2 young children playing in their driveway in Pennsylvania
The children, aged 5 years old and 14 months old, were treated for bites and scratches at a local hospital and released, officials said.
Scientists find 1754 ballistics of first shots fired in French and Indian War
The ballistics found helped identify the site where the first skirmish of the war took place, when British colonists led by Lieutenant Colonel George Washington fought French soldiers.
U.S. man convicted of torturing employee, exporting weapons parts to Iraq
The 54-year-old man, identified as Ross Roggio of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, faces life in prison and will be sentenced in August.
Dems keep control of Pennsylvania House
Democrats will keep control of the Pennsylvania House after Heather Boyd beat her Republican opponent, Katie Ford, in Wednesday's special election. The legislative seat was vacated after State Rep. Mike Zabel resigned following allegations of sexual harassment. CBS News Pittsburgh politics editor Jon Delano has more.
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Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
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Trump expected to meet with defense contractors Wednesday amid Iran talks
The Trump administration has been ratcheting up pressure on defense contractors to prioritize production and American manufacturing capabilities over shareholder payouts.
Clive Davis, legendary music executive, dies at age 94
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in disappearance of Etan Patz
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
"Alligator Alcatraz" shutting down permanently, sources tell CBS News Miami
Closing Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" has been the subject of speculation for the past two months.
Trump plan would increase citizenship application fee by $570
A Trump administration plan would charge legal immigrants seeking citizenship $570 more in application fees while eliminating waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants.
Who is Andy Burnham, the man likely to be Britain's next prime minister?
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resigning, and the man widely expected to replace him is a fellow Labour Party lawmaker known as the "King of the North."
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Trump expected to meet with defense contractors Wednesday amid Iran peace talks
The Trump administration has been ratcheting up pressure on defense contractors to prioritize production and American manufacturing capabilities over shareholder payouts.
Judge quashes 6 grand jury subpoenas against Minnesota officials
A U.S. District Judge ruled the Trump administration's use of grand jury subpoenas against Minnesota state and local officials was retaliatory and unlawful, finding no legitimate investigatory justification for them.
Polymarket launches probe after report alleges deceptive marketing
A Wall Street Journal investigation found that the prediction market paid content creators to produce videos of fake trades purporting to show big financial gains.
Clive Davis, legendary music executive, dies at age 94
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Endangered pregnant whale found dead on bow of cruise ship in Alaska
A pregnant fin whale was found dead on the bow of a cruise ship in Alaska last week. Fin whales are endangered and particularly threatened by vessel strikes.
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Polymarket launches probe after report alleges deceptive marketing
A Wall Street Journal investigation found that the prediction market paid content creators to produce videos of fake trades purporting to show big financial gains.
How growing inequality is worsening Social Security's financial crunch
Faster income growth for top U.S. earners has eroded Social Security's tax base, fueling calls to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap.
Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
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Trump expected to meet with defense contractors Wednesday amid Iran peace talks
The Trump administration has been ratcheting up pressure on defense contractors to prioritize production and American manufacturing capabilities over shareholder payouts.
Judge quashes 6 grand jury subpoenas against Minnesota officials
A U.S. District Judge ruled the Trump administration's use of grand jury subpoenas against Minnesota state and local officials was retaliatory and unlawful, finding no legitimate investigatory justification for them.
Trump plan would increase citizenship application fee by $570
A Trump administration plan would charge legal immigrants seeking citizenship $570 more in application fees while eliminating waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants.
Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in disappearance of Etan Patz
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
"Alligator Alcatraz" shutting down permanently, sources tell CBS News Miami
Closing Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" has been the subject of speculation for the past two months.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5, with diet and exercise both key factors in the increase. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising, while helping decrease the risk of problems tied to obesity later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
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Who is Andy Burnham, the man likely to be Britain's next prime minister?
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resigning, and the man widely expected to replace him is a fellow Labour Party lawmaker known as the "King of the North."
Protests sparked by Kushner-backed resort plans gain steam in Albania
Plans backed by investors including Jared Kushner for a luxury resort in Albania drew protests that have grown into an anti-corruption movement.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia
Police discovered 3 tons of cocaine in plastic tubs buried in underground bunkers that were concealed by false floors.
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Clive Davis, legendary music executive, dies at age 94
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
"Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie
"Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his adaptation of the film, which stars Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa, and premieres Friday.
Danny McBride on masculinity, new book
Actor and comedian Danny McBride talks about his new book, "Thrilling Tales of Modern Men," which is a short story collection that dives into modern masculinity. McBride, known for playing over confident characters, says he wanted to make the book an extension of what he's delivered on TV.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
John Mulaney on sobriety and fatherhood
John Mulaney says he grew up feeling that comedy was his destiny. The Emmy Award-winning standup comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" writer talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about how he deals with sobriety today (and about a 2020 intervention which he describes as "star-studded"), and how fatherhood – along with his wife, actress Olivia Munn – has changed his outlook. (An earlier version of this story originally aired March 9, 2025.)
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
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Latest on Charlie Kirk case
A Utah judge in the Charlie Kirk case is set to rule on potential sanctions against prosecutors over comments allegedly made to the media. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Judge quashes 6 grand jury subpoenas against Minnesota officials
A U.S. District Judge ruled the Trump administration's use of grand jury subpoenas against Minnesota state and local officials was retaliatory and unlawful, finding no legitimate investigatory justification for them.
Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in disappearance of Etan Patz
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia
Police discovered 3 tons of cocaine in plastic tubs buried in underground bunkers that were concealed by false floors.
3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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A Utah judge in the Charlie Kirk case is set to rule on potential sanctions against prosecutors over comments allegedly made to the media. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Officials worry amid Ebola outbreak response
The Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Congo is worsening as health officials continue to battle minimal staffing and resources, as well as misinformation. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.
Multiple states to hold key primaries
Voters are set to head to the polls Tuesday in New York, South Carolina, Utah and Maryland for key primary races ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Issues that could derail a U.S. and Iran deal
While Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism after wrapping up two days of talks with Iran, questions remain about certain sticking points that could derail negotiations. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Courtney Kealy have more.
"Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie
"Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his adaptation of the film, which stars Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa, and premieres Friday.