Dad who said baby fell from swing accused of murder
Doctors determined the 6-month-old girl's injuries were caused by having been squeezed for up to 15 minutes
Pennsylvania
Drought hits northeastern U.S., could last months
A second year of below-average rainfall is taking a toll from Pennsylvania through northern New England
Cops: Parents locked kids in dog cage as punishment
Police say a Pennsylvania couple locked their three children in the basement cage and left the youngest, 6, inside overnight
4-year-old Pennsylvania girl left in hot car dies
Authorities say the death of the little girl apparently was an accident, although negligence may have been involved
Obama: Hillary Clinton is prepared for the presidency
The president weighed in on the presumptive Democratic nominee ahead of the party's convention in Philadelphia this week, noting that Clinton is "not always flashy" but "knows her stuff."
Mom accused of putting kids in Corvette trunk
Authorities say 29-year-old Jessica Reger was in the passenger seat of her red sports car, while her children were in the trunk
Tough times in a Pa. town attract voters to Donald Trump
In Johnstown, Pennsylvania, even lifelong Democrats are being drawn to vote for GOP presumptive nominee Donald Trump
Couple sentenced for keeping 11 kids in squalid home
Police say the Pennsylvania couple admitted keeping the children in a home full of trash, feces and raw meat
Ahead of GOP convention, is Donald Trump gaining ground?
New swing state polls provide a bit of good news for Republicans as they begin gathering in Cleveland to nominate their standard-bearers
Dying by detox: Heroin-related jail deaths raise alarm
Death due to simple negligence with addicts in custody is a real problem that's being ignored amid the heroin epidemic, advocates say
Man shared videos of children changing at theme park
A Pennsylvania man admitted videotaping children changing their clothes at a popular amusement park and editing the images into a movie
No more waiting for the UPS guy
Package delivery company is expanding its outdoor "smart locker" program to help customers who aren't home for shipment
Blanket causes deadly motorcycle accident in Pa., police say
Authorities say motorcycle driver crashed after getting blanket stuck in his rear wheel; driver killed when several tractor-trailers ran over him
Fact check: Overstatements in Trump's economic speech
Zeroing in on the pessimistic points of Trump's speech at aluminum factory in Pittsburgh
Cops: Three dead; found shot in Pa. barn
Police say they haven't identified a suspect or a possible motive
Amish shocked by parents accused of "gifting" girl
People in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country have been speaking of little else as they ponder how two of their own could have fallen so far
Man who says he escaped Auschwitz makes stunning admission
91-year-old Pennsylvania man has for years lectured to school groups and others about what he said were his experiences at Auschwitz
Veteran Pa. congressman convicted in racketeering case
U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah was found guilty of all counts against him, including racketeering, fraud and money laundering
12 Amish girls rescued from basement of man's home
The homeowner, Lee Kaplan, is facing multiple charges including statutory sexual assault
New details emerge after 12 girls rescued from Pa. house of horrors
Many neighbors say they were concerned about what was happening inside Lee Kaplan's house, where 12 girls were found
Police: Girls' discovery reveals family's dark secrets
Pennsylvania girls' rescue leads to charges against man who owns home, one of girls' parents
12 girls found in Pa. home; man faces sex charges
Parents of girls also charged; said they had given away oldest daughter after suspect saved them from "financial ruin"
Town makes decision on teen girl's therapy chickens
Family had about 25 chickens living at their home until April, when neighbors complained about the birds
Accused W. Va. killer of 3 caught in Pa.
Erick Shute, 32, accused of shooting three men to death Monday near Cacapon Resort State Park in rural Morgan County
Man who claimed suicide pact charged in wife's death
Edward Friday, 80, told police he cut his wife's throat because she couldn't do it herself
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Iran offers new proposal for peace talks with the U.S.
Iran says it's offered a new proposal for talks with the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
Comey faces charges over "86 47" post. How far will the case get?
Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with two counts arising out a now-deleted image he shared on Instagram that showed seashells arranged to read "86 47."
Spirit Airlines could shut down as soon as Saturday
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
ICE reports 18th detainee death in 2026, putting agency on track for new record
ICE reported the 18th death of an individual in its custody so far this year, putting the agency on track to record a new all-time high in detainee deaths.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II crew joined "CBS Mornings" Friday for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
Trump says he's hiking tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%
President Trump said the European Union "is not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal."
Could the FCC really yank ABC's TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?
Federal telecom regulators can revoke broadcast licenses, but legal experts say the FCC would face a tough road in forcing ABC to go dark.
Man facing ICE deportation to the Congo: "I feel like a person who has no value"
Jose Yugar-Cruz was granted a court order preventing his deportation to his home country, but the Trump administration is set to send him to the Congo.
Lizzo: "There's a long list" of things the public gets wrong about me
The pop star sat down with Gayle King for an exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
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Body found in Tampa Bay identified as 2nd missing doctoral student
Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were last seen in the Tampa area on April 16. Limon's roommate has been charged with their murders.
Here's when businesses will start getting refunds for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
The first refund payments will go out later this month as the portal works through kinks to return money to businesses.
Comey faces charges over "86 47" post. How far will the case get?
Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with two counts arising out a now-deleted image he shared on Instagram that showed seashells arranged to read "86 47."
Nebraska becomes first U.S. state to enact Medicaid work requirements
The "big beautiful bill" requires U.S. states to add work requirements to Medicaid by January 2027. Experts warn millions could lose health coverage.
Remains of teen sailor who helped rescue downed WWII airmen identified
U.S. Navy Aviation Radioman 2nd Class Robert L. Cyr Jr. enlisted at 17 and flew patrols in the Pacific before his death at 19.
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Here's when businesses will start getting refunds for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
The first refund payments will go out later this month as the portal works through kinks to return money to businesses.
Nebraska becomes first U.S. state to enact Medicaid work requirements
The "big beautiful bill" requires U.S. states to add work requirements to Medicaid by January 2027. Experts warn millions could lose health coverage.
Trump says he's hiking tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%
President Trump said the European Union "is not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal."
More Americans are quitting their U.S. jobs to work abroad, study finds
Since 2021, the share of U.S.-based employees who have left their jobs to work in another country has more than doubled.
Home prices are dropping in one-third of U.S. cities. Here's where.
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
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Comey faces charges over "86 47" post. How far will the case get?
Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with two counts arising out a now-deleted image he shared on Instagram that showed seashells arranged to read "86 47."
Trump says he's hiking tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%
President Trump said the European Union "is not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal."
Spirit Airlines could shut down as soon as Saturday
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
Man facing ICE deportation to the Congo: "I feel like a person who has no value"
Jose Yugar-Cruz was granted a court order preventing his deportation to his home country, but the Trump administration is set to send him to the Congo.
ICE reports 18th detainee death in 2026, putting agency on track for new record
ICE reported the 18th death of an individual in its custody so far this year, putting the agency on track to record a new all-time high in detainee deaths.
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Nebraska becomes first U.S. state to enact Medicaid work requirements
The "big beautiful bill" requires U.S. states to add work requirements to Medicaid by January 2027. Experts warn millions could lose health coverage.
Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.
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New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Funding cuts for fentanyl test strips raise concerns: "It doesn't make sense"
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
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Book excerpt: "The New Tourist" by Paige McClanahan
Journalist Paige McClanahan writes about how tourism shapes societies and individuals, and about the need to redefine the meaning of "tourist" in today's shrinking world.
Superdry co-founder James Holder convicted of rape in England
James Holder, 54, was found guilty by a jury in Gloucester Crown Court of one count of rape for the May 2022 assault.
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Trump "not satisfied" with new peace deal offered by Iran
Iran says it's offered a new proposal for talks with the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
Man arrested for allegedly dumping wife's body in zoo incinerator
Police arrested a man for allegedly incinerating his dead wife at the zoo where he worked, officials said, following the discovery of human remains.
U.K. raises terrorism threat level to "severe" after stabbing attack
The U.K. has raised its national threat level from "substantial" to "severe," citing the increasing threat of Islamist and extreme right-wing terrorism in the country.
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Gold House reveals the Gold100 list
Gold House revealed its 2026 Gold100 list honoring Asian Pacific culture. Co-founder and CEO Bing Chen joins CBS News with more.
Book excerpt: "A Course Called Home" by Tom Coyne
The bestselling author and editor of The Golfer's Journal teed up for a challenge – taking over operations of a failing nine-hole community golf course in New York's Catskill Mountains – and writes of the tribulations that were par for the course.
Lizzo on what the public gets wrong about her
Lizzo sits down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to discuss what the public misunderstands about her.
Lizzo: "There's a long list" of things the public gets wrong about me
The pop star sat down with Gayle King for an exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
A look at Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign
Spencer Pratt, who starred in the mid-2000s reality TV show "The Hills," released a new ad in his campaign for Los Angeles mayor that's getting attention online. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
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Apple's latest earnings beat expectations
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Elon Musk concludes testimony in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk's testimony concluded Thursday in his lawsuit against OpenAI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and host of "The Most Interesting Thing in AI" podcast, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
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.
Elon Musk cross-examined in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk was cross-examined in his lawsuit against OpenAI on Thursday. In testimony on Wednesday, he said he was "a fool" for funding OpenAI. He is accusing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of betraying him and the public by abandoning its core mission as it transitioned from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. WIRED senior writer Maxwell Zeff joins CBS News to discuss.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists, as AI music floods in
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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Body found in Tampa Bay identified as 2nd missing doctoral student
Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were last seen in the Tampa area on April 16. Limon's roommate has been charged with their murders.
Video shows K-9 near dinner shooting scene
New security video is providing more details on the moments before a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Superdry co-founder James Holder convicted of rape in England
James Holder, 54, was found guilty by a jury in Gloucester Crown Court of one count of rape for the May 2022 assault.
Jewish leader on London stabbing attack
Keith Black, chair of the Jewish Leadership Council, joins CBS News with his reaction to the antisemitic stabbing attack in London and the threat levels rising in the U.K.
Did Jeffrey Epstein write a suicide note?
The New York Times is reporting that a note apparently left behind by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before his death has been tied up in court for years. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
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Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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A Town Hall with the Artemis Astronauts
Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen join "CBS Mornings" for a special live town hall where they share details about their historic moon mission and take questions from students, the next generation of space explorers.
Video shows K-9 near dinner shooting scene
New security video is providing more details on the moments before a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Expert on Trump's options for Iran war
President Trump is commenting on the Iran war as the conflict reaches the 60-day mark and as the U.S. receives the latest proposal from Tehran. CBS News analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
Up next for NASA after Artemis II mission
The Artemis II crew visited CBS News to discuss their historic mission to the moon. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Janna Levin discuss what's next for NASA in space.
Spirit Airlines could shut down Saturday
Spirit Airlines could collapse before Saturday, CBS News has learned. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.