Tens of thousands told to boil water after tests in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority telling about 100,000 customers to boil their water before drinking it
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Villanova professor found dead before reporting to prison
Christopher Haas, 60, found dead two days before he was scheduled to begin serving prison term for child porn charges
Sinkhole swallows yards, threatens pickup in Philly suburb
Hole in Cheltenham Township appears to be about 20 feet deep, opened up overnight, officials say
First of 37 defendants sentenced in frat hazing death
Chun “Michael” Deng was an 18-year-old pledge of the Pi Delta Psi fraternity at Baruch College when he died in December 2013
Mom sentenced for death of toddler found in ravine
Adriene Williams wrote on Facebook “Mommy loves you, my angel” after her 3-year-old daughter was found dead
Teen slain in "rape-murder fantasy" remembered as kind
Grace Packer looked out for the lonely kids at school before her death in what prosecutors say was a rape-murder fantasy played out by Packer's mother and her mother's boyfriend
Pa. high school apologizes for using inappropriate Maya Angelou questions on homework
Pennsylvania high school apologizing after students were given math homework assignment that asked which family member sexually assaulted Maya Angelou
Mom charged in teen's slaying was child welfare worker
An adoptive mother and her boyfriend allegedly killed Grace Packer as part of a "rape-murder fantasy"
Ex-Ivy League prof convicted in wife’s death is freed
Rafael Robb served a 10-year voluntary manslaughter sentence for bludgeoning his wife to death as she wrapped Christmas presents
Mom, boyfriend charged in “rape-murder fantasy” of teen
Woman whose teen daughter’s dismembered remains were found in the woods last fall has been charged along with her boyfriend with killing the girl, prosecutor says
Man takes cops to court over alleged assault caught on video
Pennsylvania police officers accused in federal lawsuit of using "excessive and unnecessary force"
Philadelphians reeling over city's new sugary drink tax
Philly just became the largest city with the tax, with consumers shelling out an extra 1.5 cents per ounce
Report: Man helped find infant abducted by murder suspect
The infant was found safe nearly 330 miles away from the Pennsylvania home where her mother was found slain
Neighbor sought in Pa. woman's chopping death detained
63-year-old Linda McGinnis was found dead in her home New Year's Eve with a chop wound to the head and a stab wound to the neck, police say
NFL players get surprise accessory for shotgun gifts from Philly QB
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz purchased shotguns for his offensive line this Christmas
Army colonel sentenced to 12 years in child porn case
Col. Robert Rice, 59, told a federal judge in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, that he was deeply ashamed and acknowledged that the victims of child pornography may never heal
Sinkhole, gas leak prompt evacuations in Pa. town
Residents forced to leave their homes have not been given a timetable for return as crews work on the problem
Pennsylvania mom suffocates baby son, kills self
Sheri Shermeyer was found lying in her bed, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound and her 12-month-old son was found suffocated.
Kids locked in room with no heat, little food, cops say
Police said in an affidavit that the children “reeked of a strong odor similar to that of caged animals,” according to report
Pa. family rescued at Grand Canyon tell story
“Mentally, it’s still sort of sinking in," Karen Klein says of her journey in freezing temperatures and treacherous conditions
George Washington re-enactors make annual Christmas Delaware River trip
The 64th annual re-enactment of Washington’s daring Christmas 1776 crossing of the river took the group from Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, to Titusville, New Jersey
Baby dies in bassinet after parents' suspected drug overdose deaths
Infant died three or four days after her parents died, also at home in Pennsylvania, from suspected drug overdoses, authorities said
"Christmas miracle" after missing Pa. woman, family found in snowy Arizona forest
Arizona sheriff’s official says it’s “a Christmas miracle” that searchers found a woman and her family stranded in a snowy Arizona forest after their vehicle got stuck before a severe winter storm hit the area
Unlikely culprit killed 4 bears found in church parking lot
Pennsylvania Game Commission officials say a poisonous ornamental shrub likely killed a black bear and her three cubs
Pa. councilwoman resigning after "threat" to beat man with his prosthetic leg
Volunteer firefighter who lost leg to cancer began circling a petition calling for the councilwoman's resignation after he says she told him, "I will take your leg off and beat you with it"
Race to find survivors as Venezuela's earthquake death toll soars
The twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela killed more than 900 people, and that toll is likely to keep rising as frantic rescue and recovery operations ramp up.
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Trump accuses Iran of "foolish violation" after ship struck in Strait of Hormuz
Hezbollah says Israel must withdraw forces from Lebanon and Iran strikes a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations toward a peace deal falter.
John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining classified information
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
"Regime Change" authors on Trump's "information bubble" and use of power
In "Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe his fundamentally different approach to running the country.
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Senate Democrats push for info on "anti-weaponization" fund, demand hearing
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Billionaire Leon Black subpoenaed to return to House Epstein panel in 3 weeks
An investor who employed and was close to Jeffrey Epstein appeared before members of Congress Friday investigating the deceased sexual abuser.
Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt
The defense team for Tyler Robinson asked that the death penalty be taken off the table following public comments by prosecutors.
Paris bans alcohol in public amid record-breaking heat wave
Authorities are attempting to reduce the pressure on hospitals as the city swelters under extreme heat.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
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Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
Epstein's assistant grilled by lawmakers over Amex travel booked for women or girls
U.S. lawmakers recently grilled Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant Lesley Groff about Epstein's use of American Express to book travel for multiple women or girls.
Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt
The defense team for Tyler Robinson asked that the death penalty be taken off the table following public comments by prosecutors.
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Senate Democrats push for info on "anti-weaponization" fund, demand hearing
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
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Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is spending trillions on AI. Investors want proof it'll pay off.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
Supreme Court sides with Monsanto in case over cancer risks from weedkiller
The Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller Roundup on its label.
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Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Epstein's assistant grilled by lawmakers over Amex travel booked for women or girls
U.S. lawmakers recently grilled Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant Lesley Groff about Epstein's use of American Express to book travel for multiple women or girls.
"Regime Change" authors on Trump's "information bubble" and use of power
In "Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe his fundamentally different approach to running the country.
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Senate Democrats push for info on "anti-weaponization" fund, demand hearing
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Newsom proposes federal billionaire tax and AI "public equity" fund
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
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Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
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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Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
4 people convicted over insecticide deaths of tourist family at hotel
Investigators initially suspected food poisoning, but that was quickly dismissed after Turkish media reported that their hotel was dealing with a bedbug infestation.
Ukraine launches huge drone attack on Russia and occupied Crimea
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will ramp up attacks on Russia in an operation "aimed at compelling it to end the war."
AI helps decode new secrets from scrolls burned by Mount Vesuvius
An 18th-century archaeological dig uncovered a library of intact but charred scrolls. Their contents have been unreadable until recently.
Paris bans alcohol in public amid record-breaking heat wave
Authorities are attempting to reduce the pressure on hospitals as the city swelters under extreme heat.
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Essential American songs of last 250 years
For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs. This is the Essential American Songbook: 90 contributors and 250 songs. Here's a sample.
Comedian Druski to make history at BET Awards
Comedian and entertainer Druski will host the BET Awards on Sunday. At 31, he's the youngest host in the show's history. He gave "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson a preview of what to expect.
William Holden, Joseph Cotten mark bicentennial
In the lead-up to America's bicentennial in 1976, CBS aired brief segments featuring well-known figures of the time describing moments from early U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces clips featuring legendary actors William Holden and Joseph Cotten.
New NYT reporting on Taylor Swift's wedding
The New York Times is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. She has reportedly booked out the arena for the Fourth of July weekend, the rumored wedding date.
Taylor Swift wedding venue speculation fueled by MSG permit
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
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Apple, Microsoft announce price hikes
Apple and Microsoft announced they're hiking prices for some electronic products, including computers and XBOX consoles, citing a shortage of memory chips. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein weighs in.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
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.
Big Tech is spending trillions on AI. Investors want proof it'll pay off.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
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.
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Mistrial ruled in Palisades Fire arson case
A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting a fire that grew into the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire. The jury was deadlocked during deliberations. CBS News Los Angeles has more.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt
The defense team for Tyler Robinson asked that the death penalty be taken off the table following public comments by prosecutors.
4 people convicted over insecticide deaths of tourist family at hotel
Investigators initially suspected food poisoning, but that was quickly dismissed after Turkish media reported that their hotel was dealing with a bedbug infestation.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers discussed plea deal
Luigi Mangione's attorneys discussed a potential plea agreement before negotiations fell apart, sources said. Mangione pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges after he was arrested for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the details.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
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.
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Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire
President Trump on Friday accused Iran of violating the ceasefire with the U.S. after Iranian drones attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Nonprofit aims to help workers impacted by AI
RAISE US, a nonprofit group, launched a new fund to help ease the transition for workers impacted by AI. Former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, a co-chair of RAISE US, joins to discuss.
House Epstein panel subpoenas Leon Black
House Oversight Chairman James Comer said he issued two subpoenas to Leon Black after the billionaire refused to answer specific questions during his closed-door testimony before the committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein.
Mistrial ruled in Palisades Fire arson case
A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting a fire that grew into the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire. The jury was deadlocked during deliberations. CBS News Los Angeles has more.
Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire
President Trump accused Iran of a "foolish violation" of the ceasefire with the U.S. after an Iranian drone struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.