Philadelphia artist empowers Black hair, Black history through collectable dolls
From kinky afro puffs to honey blonde voluminous crimps, the hair textures and styles run the gamut, initially inspired by her daughter.
From kinky afro puffs to honey blonde voluminous crimps, the hair textures and styles run the gamut, initially inspired by her daughter.
Prolific architect and University of Pennsylvania alum Julian Abele did the floor plans for the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Democratic voters in the Philadelphia suburbs told CBS News re-electing former President Donald Trump was a bigger concern than President Biden's age.
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is up for grabs as voters head to the polls Tuesday for a special election in the Philadelphia suburbs. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Aaron Navarro have more.
Parts of the Northeast are being hit by a nor'easter that dumped a foot or more of snow in some areas.
Medical students at Jefferson's Sidney Kimmel Medical College are members of Black Men in White Coats, a first in Pennsylvania.
Six members of the same family are believed to be dead following a shooting and fire at a home in suburban Philadelphia Wednesday. Two officers were wounded in the shooting but survived. Kerri Corrado has the latest.
Two police officers were shot and wounded at a suburban Philadelphia home Wednesday and multiple people, including children, are now unaccounted for after the house was set on fire. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey has more.
Philadelphia police launched an investigation after they said a package containing two preserved fetuses was delivered to the Mütter Museum Tuesday morning.
Groundhog Day 2024 is here and Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, predicting an early spring. According to the Stormfax Almanac, though, Phil has only predicted correctly 39% of the time since his first recorded prediction in 1887.
The 17-year-old inmate, Shane Pryor, escaped from CHOP's ER parking lot on Wednesday, according to police.
Measles were eradicated in the United States decades ago, but decreased vaccination rates have threatened the country's herd immunity against the disease. New outbreaks have been reported, including nine cases in Philadelphia that affected a hospital and a day care center. Stephen Stock reports.
There were 50 passengers and three crew members aboard the Embraer E145 airplane, an official confirmed. No one was hurt.
Pedro Rosario will be in charge of Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel's strategy to address public safety in Kensington.
The northeast is preparing for a weekend winter storm that threatens to dump a messy mix of snow, rain and ice.
During her tenure as mayor, Cherelle Parker says her goal is to make Philadelphia the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city in the nation."
We explore restaurants that have truly stood the test of time. We head to Philadelphia to visit the beloved James Beard award-winning restaurant “Friday Saturday Sunday.” Then in Salem, Massachusetts, we visit America's oldest candy shop, “Ye Olde Pepper Company." Watch these stories and more on "The Dish."
In our series "A More Perfect Union," we'll show you how the innovative nonprofit The Unscripted Project is giving improvisational comedy a serious role in the classroom to help students learn confidence and other life skills. CBS News National Correspondent Jericka Duncan gave it a try at one Philadelphia school.
The Vine Street Expressway has split Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood for decades. But now, city officials want to change that and they plan to "stitch" the divided neighborhood back together.
The man arrested in the Pennypack Park trail slashings has been named a person of interest in the 2003 "Fairmount Park Rapist" cold case, Philadelphia police said Tuesday.
At age 16, Nathanael Barlow has captured the hearts of millions with his singing and songwriting.
CHOP pioneered a gene therapy that's already helping patients who have sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder.
Organizers said the rally was in response to recent incidents of antisemitism in Philadelphia and increasing incidents globally.
Magill is facing an uproar over her comments at a congressional hearing on antisemitism earlier this week.
Tyrone Tunnell, 30, was arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing at the Macy's in Center City, Philadelphia police said Monday.
"Going forward, this court will have to consider a jail sanction if it is recommended," Judge Juan Merchan said from the bench.
Israel has told Palestinians in part of the southern Gaza city of Rafah to evacuate ahead of a long-promised ground offensive.
Police identified the victims as Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen and said a 5-year-old girl was injured with a gunshot wound.
Columbia University said Monday they are altering their graduation plans after weeks of protests and turmoil on campus.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
A man was also found shot to death inside the home where the man who pulled the gun during the service.
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
"This impressive bird has long been noted for its speed, grace, and aerial skills," the National Park Service says. "Now, it is also a symbol of America's recovering threatened and endangered species."
Columbia University said Monday it is canceling its main commencement ceremony after weeks of protests and turmoil on campus.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Police identified the victims as Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen and said a 5-year-old girl was injured with a gunshot wound.
Met Gala ticket prices cost far more in 2024 than they did last year. How much is a ticket?
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Met Gala ticket prices cost far more in 2024 than they did last year. How much is a ticket?
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
Warren Buffett referred to close friend Charlie Munger as the "the architect of Berkshire Hathaway."
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
"Going forward, this court will have to consider a jail sanction if it is recommended," Judge Juan Merchan said from the bench.
Conservative groups look to peel off a key part of President Biden's base.
The Trump campaign told donors over the weekend that $76 million was raised in April between the RNC and the campaign, sources said.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Jordan's Queen Rania al Abdullah and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem join Margaret Brennan.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on May 5, 2024.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Historic flooding has left the wealthy Brazilian city of Porto Alegre underwater, with more than 80 people dead and many awaiting rescue.
Israel has told Palestinians in part of the southern Gaza city of Rafah to evacuate ahead of a long-promised ground offensive.
Officials confirmed the bodies found in a well last week in Mexico belonged to three missing surfers and that they each had bullet wounds.
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
Massive floods in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 60 people and another 101 are reported missing, according to Sunday's toll from local authorities.
It's widely known the Met Gala itself includes a dinner and a performance. But aside from bathroom selfies and elevator clips, the gala itself isn't recorded.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She talks about her new memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me."
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
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.
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
Police identified the victims as Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen and said a 5-year-old girl was injured with a gunshot wound.
Officials confirmed the bodies found in a well last week in Mexico belonged to three missing surfers and that they each had bullet wounds.
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
Federal prosecutors said the men used fake badges, police lights and firearms to rob and kidnap Shamari Taylor for drug money.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
After years of delays, Boeing is set to launch its Starliner spacecraft with a crew for the first time Monday. The test flight will carry two astronauts to the International Space Station.
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
Boeing is expected to launch its Starliner space capsule that will take two astronauts to the International Space Station. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood breaks down Boeing's mission.
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Severe storms bring deadly flooding to Texas, with dangerous tornadoes in the forecast tofday. Also, Israel warns civilians to get out of Rafah after a setback in cease-fire and hostage talks with Hamas. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
A harrowing story of survival after a family of four in Texas is rescued by a storm chaser after a direct hit from a tornado.
Israel has issued a warning to the civilian population in the southern Gaza city of Rafah to leave, a sign of a possible ground invasion despite strong opposition from the U.S. and other allies. Israel says it's prepared for 100,000 people to move west to the al-Mawasi humanitarian camp.
Nearly two feet of rain fell in five days in southeast Texas, leading to hundreds of rescues over the weekend. It's the second largest amount of rain in a week since Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
The bodies of three surfers, an American and two Australians who were found dead last week, have been identified. Authorities said evidence points to three suspects who appeared to have attacked the tourists after a carjacking attempt. The suspects are in custody.