In America's Little Syria, a divide on accepting refugees
As debate intensifies over U.S. plan to accept more refugees from Syria, a similar argument's taking place in Pennsylvania
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Pa. funeral home director arrested after bodies found
Bodies found in cardboard boxes; Philadelphia funeral home was unlicensed
Girl, 14, to be tried as adult in plot to kill mom
Jamie Silvonek is accused of conspiring with her 21-year-old boyfriend, an Army soldier, in murder of her mother at their home near Allentown, Pa.
TSA confiscates child's toy, says it resembles weapon
5-year-old boy reduced to tears after airport security officials take away his Buzz Lightyear "flip grip"
New search in cold case murders of Ohio, Pa. girls
The FBI is hoping to uncover new evidence in two 1994 northeastern Ohio murders
Court rules on whether Jerry Sandusky can get his pension back
Former Penn State assistant football coach lost his pension when he was sentenced in child sex abuse case
Woman finds black widow spider in a pack of grapes
Pennsylvania mom says she was washing the grapes to give to one of her children when the poisonous spider crawled out
Autopsy results released for murder suspect in Pa. motel standoff
Police officers encountered two murder suspects at a motel while attempting to serve a warrant on a hitchhiker that the wanted couple picked up
Pa. motel standoff ends with 1 dead, 2 in custody
"Sounds like a bad movie" -- Police officers encounter murder suspects while attempting to serve warrant on hitchhiker the couple picked up
Cop who fatally shot motorist in back walks free
Pa. police officer Lisa Mearkle, 15-year-veteran, shot the unarmed motorist as he lay face down in the snow, told jury she believed he was reaching for a weapon
Porn scandal: Top prosecutor keeps releasing raunchy emails
Facing criminal charges, Pennsylvania AG Kathleen Kane has released hundreds of sexually explicit emails sent or received by public officials
Pa. boy charged with cruelty for decapitating cat
The boy allegedly kicked the cat, before killing it with a hatchet
Judge to rule on trying Pa. teen as adult in murder
Girl, 14, is accused of conspiring with 21-year-old Army Spc. Caleb Barnes via text messages to kill the girl's mother in March
Cops: Medical van driver sexually assaulted teen
Police say in a criminal complaint that the girl appeared "lethargic" and "unable to care for herself."
Cops: Boy shot dead after someone knocked on door
The 11-year-old boy's 16-year-old brother was also critically wounded in the ambush, according to authorities near Pittsburgh
Christian shelter's ban on Muslim workers jeopardizes funding
Homeless shelter in Pennsylvania could lose more than half its funding because it doesn't want Muslim employees
Army gives update on removal of wayward blimp's last section
Blimp's hull containing sensitive radar has been stuck in trees since coming to rest in Pennsylvania countryside
Military once claimed blimp tether nearly foolproof
Runaway Army blimp in Maryland dragged a tether that shorted out power lines before descending in central Pennsylvania
Modern "Bonnie and Clyde" arrested for robbery spree
Police say Massachusetts couple robbed banks in five states, and they were traveling with their seven dogs
Judge: Sandusky could face more sex abuse charges
A judge has ordered prosecutors to take another look at allegations that the former Penn State assistant football coach molested a teen in 1988
Hospital warns 1,300 surgery patients of infection risk
The device-related infection may not surface for months or years
Former steel mill worker preserves memory of his closed plant
Richie Check preserves the memory of the steel mill in Bethlehem, Pa., where he worked for more than 40 years
Wild west auction: Harrisburg, PA puts 8,000 items up for sale
Harrisburg is auctioning off more than 8,000 artifacts and acquired items
Record rainfall, flooding in parts of NJ and PA
Storms pummeled New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Sunday, flooding roads and disrupting power and flights
Pa. shooting rampage leaves 3 dead, 2 wounded
A shooting rampage in northeast Pennsylvania has left three dead and two wounded.
Missile crisis: The hard truths about America's military arsenal
In the early days of the war against Iran, the U.S. fired off thousands of long-range, precision-guided missiles. Now, with a depleted arsenal, the Pentagon seeks to replenish its stockpiles, an effort that will cost billions and take years.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
"I don't think I fully just appreciated what it would actually be like when the progress was as fast as it was," Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News.
CBS News Battleground Tracker poll: Democrats hold edge in bid for House control
Price concerns boost Democrats, and MAGA Republicans are motivated. Both parties are seen negatively, according to CBS News' latest polling.
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Iranian vessel in Hormuz hit, while Houthis expand control of shipping lane
The Iran-backed Houthis expanded their control over the strategy Bab-el-Mandeb strait, as strikes continued in the Strait of Hormuz.
Celine Dion overcomes rare neurological disorder to perform first concert in 6 years
Celine Dion's return to the stage underscored a remarkable comeback after stiff-person syndrome, an incurable condition that causes stiffness and cramps, forced her to cancel shows and cast years of uncertainty over whether she would ever perform again.
Wisconsin Congressman suffers minor injury after lake emergency landing
The congressman thanked the pilot and first responders for coming to their aid, and expressed his gratitude at only having sustained minor injuries.
Search underway for 130 people after Indonesian passenger ship overturns
Indonesian rescuers launched a search operation after authorities lost contact with a passenger ship carrying more than 240 people in the Java Sea.
Former Army secretary praises Ukraine in 1st public appearance since resigning
During his 18 months as Army secretary, Dan Driscoll pushed the U.S. military to apply lessons from the war in Ukraine.
Elena Rybakina wins U.S. Open over defending champ Aryna Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending U.S. Open champion, was dethroned Saturday, losing to Elena Rybakina in three sets.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
2026 midterm election races to watch
CBS News has identified nine key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.
Missile crisis: The hard truths about America's military arsenal
In the early days of the war against Iran, the U.S. fired off thousands of long-range, precision-guided missiles. Now, with a depleted arsenal, the Pentagon seeks to replenish its stockpiles, an effort that will cost billions and take years.
Wisconsin Congressman suffers minor injury after lake emergency landing
The congressman thanked the pilot and first responders for coming to their aid, and expressed his gratitude at only having sustained minor injuries.
Deputies respond to trespasser at Malibu home of Kamala Harris
A trespasser was reported at former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu, California, home.
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Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
See how your income tax bracket could change for 2027
The adjustment could provide financial relief for taxpayers who find that more of their income is taxed at lower rates, a Bloomberg analysis suggests.
How lower-paid workers are getting their biggest pay raise in years
Some workers are seeing stronger wage growth by switching jobs, while others are "job-hugging" because of AI, research shows.
Fed rate hike likelihood jumps to nearly 90% after hotter CPI report
Investors believe the Fed will raise borrowing costs as it works to tame inflation, which has risen a full percentage point since the Iran war started.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
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2026 midterm election races to watch
CBS News has identified nine key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.
Deputies respond to trespasser at Malibu home of Kamala Harris
A trespasser was reported at former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu, California, home.
Former Army secretary praises Ukraine in 1st public appearance since resigning
During his 18 months as Army secretary, Dan Driscoll pushed the U.S. military to apply lessons from the war in Ukraine.
President Trump's childhood home sells after renovation
The president lived at the Tudor-style Queens estate until age 4.
Trump says he would "love" a unified Ireland as he kicks off visit
President Trump's visit to Ireland mixes official talks with Irish leaders and attendance at the Irish Open at a golf course that the president owns.
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Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
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Pope Leo commemorates 9/11 attacks, calls for renewed commitment to peace
The Chicago-born pope made his first public comments to commemorate 25 years since the attacks, speaking in English at the end of his traditional Sunday noon blessing.
Search underway for 130 people after Indonesian passenger ship overturns
Indonesian rescuers launched a search operation after authorities lost contact with a passenger ship carrying more than 240 people in the Java Sea.
Celine Dion overcomes rare neurological disorder to perform first concert in 6 years
Celine Dion's return to the stage underscored a remarkable comeback after stiff-person syndrome, an incurable condition that causes stiffness and cramps, forced her to cancel shows and cast years of uncertainty over whether she would ever perform again.
Putin warns Europe against sending troops to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that sending European troops into Ukraine would amount to direct conflict with Russia.
Former Army secretary praises Ukraine in 1st public appearance since resigning
During his 18 months as Army secretary, Dan Driscoll pushed the U.S. military to apply lessons from the war in Ukraine.
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Almanac: September 13
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Celine Dion overcomes rare neurological disorder to perform first concert in 6 years
Celine Dion's return to the stage underscored a remarkable comeback after stiff-person syndrome, an incurable condition that causes stiffness and cramps, forced her to cancel shows and cast years of uncertainty over whether she would ever perform again.
9/12: Saturday Morning
President Trump's trip to Ireland, the artist who sketched Ground Zero, a travel expert's top honeymoon destinations and much more.
Jason Scott & The High Heat play "Fast As I Can Crawl"
Hailing from Oklahoma City, roots-driven country band Jason Scott & The High Heat is on the rise. Headliner Jason Scott spent years training as a preacher until he experienced a crisis of faith, an experience that shaped his songwriting. The band's upcoming album "Playboy" captures their electrifying sound. Here's Jason Scott & The High Heat with "Fast As I Can Crawl."
Jason Scott & The High Heat play "When Love Tries To Hurt You"
Hailing from Oklahoma City, roots-driven country band Jason Scott & The High Heat is on the rise. Headliner Jason Scott spent years training as a preacher until he experienced a crisis of faith, an experience that shaped his songwriting. The band's upcoming album "Playboy" captures their electrifying sound. Here's Jason Scott & The High Heat with "When Love Tries To Hurt You."
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Missile crisis: The hard truths about America's military arsenal
In the early days of the war against Iran, the U.S. fired off thousands of long-range, precision-guided missiles. Now, with a depleted arsenal, the Pentagon seeks to replenish its stockpiles, an effort that will cost billions and take years.
The biggest real-world risks of AI
A number of tech insiders have voiced concerns and given dire warnings in recent days about the rapid growth of AI. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent and Maya Blackstone have more.
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.
Are bioweapons a looming AI threat?
Some tech insiders are sounding the alarm on the dangers of artificial intelligence, which could be used to disable critical infrastructure or create biological weapons. Dr. Céline Gounder weighs in.
AI could "kill us all," researcher says
Two tech insiders are sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warns that AI could "kill us all," and now former Google DeepMind researcher Alex Turner warns that society is "just not prepared."
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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.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
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Lindsay Clancy juror speaks out
Paula Devlin, a juror in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, sat down with Shanelle Kaul to share her experience with the high-profile case and tense deliberations that ultimately ended in a mistrial.
Man arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month.
State of al‑Qaeda 25 years after 9/11 attacks
25 years after 9/11, we rarely hear about the state of the organization responsible for the attacks. The Atlantic recently put out a piece on al-Qaeda that says in part, "analysts can't decide if the terrorist organization is all but defunct or more threatening than ever." The article's author, Graeme Wood, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
New terror threats against U.S. post 9/11
The FBI is warning of potential attacks on 9/11 remembrance ceremonies as terrorist groups call for new strikes on U.S. soil. Anna Schecter has more.
Suspects in $6 million romance scam targeting women extradited to U.S.
The men, who were arrested in the South African city of Cape Town in 2021, are set to be handed over to officials from the FBI.
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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.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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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.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Shipwrecks and the tantalizing allure of the sea
Shipwrecks have long fascinated oceanographer Robert Ballard, who became renowned for locating the wreck of the RMS Titanic in 1985. He talks with correspondent Lee Cowan about how that discovery 12,000 feet beneath the Atlantic changed him, and about the efforts of his research vessel Nautilus to map the ocean floor. Cowan also talks with Sophie Elmhirst, author of the bestseller "A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck," about human beings at their most vulnerable.
Almanac: September 13
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Missile crisis: The hard truths about America's military arsenal
The war with Iran was launched more than six months ago, and shows no signs of ending. In the early days of the conflict, the United States fired off thousands of long-range, precision-guided missiles. Now, with its arsenal depleted, the Pentagon is faced with the stark prospect of not having enough high-tech weapons to sustain a conflict against a true military power like China, and has ordered the defense industry onto a "wartime footing" to replenish its stockpiles. That will cost billions of dollars and require years of manufacturing. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin visited some of the plants now ramping up production to rebuild America's military arsenal.
Anthropic CEO calls for third-party AI checks
In an interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei encouraged the artificial intelligence industry to come together in the pursuit of safeguards. Watch the interview on "CBS Sunday Morning" on Sept. 13.
Anthropic CEO on the speed of AI development
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News that he didn't fully anticipate the effects of rapid artificial intelligence development, while also encouraging the public not to panic. Watch the interview on "CBS Sunday Morning" on Sept. 13.