Philly fashion designer becomes global brand with '90s music-inspired trends
Meet Avee Charles, a young fashion designer whose trends are inspired by Philadelphia '90s music and who has become a global brand.
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Philadelphia voters head to the polls
Pennsylvania is one of the key battleground states this Election Day, evidenced by the multiple stops Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump made there throughout their campaigns. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey has more from a polling place in Philadelphia.
Elon Musk's $1 million voter sweepstakes may continue, Pa. judge says
A judge in Pennsylvania ruled Elon Musk's PAC's $1 million voter sweepstakes can continue through Tuesday's election.
Elon Musk skips giveaway hearing
The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, skipped his Philadelphia court appearance over his $1 million voter giveaway. A Pennsylvania judge ruled that the lawsuit will continue in federal court. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Josh Sanders has more.
Elon Musk doesn't show at Philadelphia court hearing over $1M voter lottery
Billionaire Elon Musk's attorneys want a federal court to address a complaint from Philadelphia's District Attorney over Musk's super PAC's giveaway.
Musk ordered to attend court hearing over $1 million voter giveaway
Elon Musk has been ordered to attend a court hearing in Philadelphia Thursday after he was sued by District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Harris campaigns in Philadelphia
Vice President Kamala Harris hit several stops at she campaigned across Philadelphia on Sunday. Former President Donald Trump, meanwhile, held a rally at Madison Square Garden. Weijia Jiang has more on the campaigns.
Harris says election will "decide fate of our nation for generations to come"
Vice President Kamala Harris made a series of campaign stops around Philadelphia Sunday.
Trump works drive-thru at Bucks County McDonald's before town hall in Lancaster
Former President Donald Trump worked the drive-thru at a McDonald's in Bucks County on Sunday. However, McDonald's Corp. said they will not be endorsing a candidate.
Harris and Trump descend on Pennsylvania
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump descended on Pennsylvania on Monday. The Keystone State is one of the most crucial battleground states for both candidates this election cycle. CBS News' Major Garrett and Anthony Salvanto join with analysis.
Dueling Harris, Trump events in Pennsylvania
Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning Monday night in what some argue is the most important battleground state in this election. The former president is hosting a town hall just outside of Philadelphia while the vice president is holding a rally in Erie. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
Massive and historic autograph book up for sale
Joseph F. Mikulec spent years walking hundreds of thousands of miles to collect some 50,000 signatures, featuring everyone from presidents and prime ministers to local shopkeepers. The book, which weighs around 60 pounds, is now for sale. Barry Petersen has the story.
Toxic mushrooms send 11 people to hospital in Central Pennsylvania
A fire company in Central Pennsylvania said nearly a dozen people got sick from mushrooms in Peach Bottom Township.
How to use your phone's night mode to capture the northern lights
The northern lights are expected to be visible again Friday night and night mode on your camera can help capture the colorful auroras. Here's how to turn it on and see them.
Ice cream shop brings taste of Mexico to Chester County
Noelia Scharon rediscovered tropical flavors on a trip to Mexico for ice cream shop La Michoacana in Kennett Square.
Teen critically wounded in shooting on Philadelphia bus; one person in custody
A shooting on a SEPTA bus critically injured a teenage boy and led to a pursuit throughout Philadelphia Friday evening.
JD Vance echoes Trump, blames Democrats
Former President Donald Trump held a town hall in Michigan while Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia Tuesday. Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, blamed Democrats' "rhetoric" for a second apparent assassination attempt in Florida. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Takeaways from Harris' NABJ interview
Vice President Kamala Harris was interviewed at a National Association of Black Journalists forum in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The event came six weeks after former President Donald Trump appeared at the organization's national convention in Chicago, where he questioned Harris' racial identity. Political strategists Maura Gillespie and Hyma Moore join with analysis.
Frankie Beverly, R&B singer and Philadelphia native, dies at 77
Legendary R&B singer and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly has passed away, his family announced on Instagram Wednesday.
Trump on debate: "All I do is say the truth"
Former President Donald Trump spoke with reporters in the spin room after he debated with Vice President Kamala Harris in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins with analysis.
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump debate prep
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to debate in Philadelphia ahead of the 2024 elections. CBS News campaign reporters Nidia Cavazos and Jake Rosen break down what to know before the historic event.
How to watch the first presidential debate between Harris and Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will meet in Philadelphia for their first debate.
Here are the rules for tonight's debate between Trump and Harris
The rules have been released for the first — and possibly only — debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Tuesday.
NJ student with sickle cell disease has newfound hope with gene therapy
There's new hope for people with sickle cell disease which affects mainly African Americans. It's gene therapy research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia that's being called a game changer.
As solo dining reservations rise, restaurants are catering to parties of one
A growing number of restaurant customers are choosing to eat alone.
Trump intends to name former aide Kash Patel as FBI director
To do so, current FBI Director Chris Wray would have to voluntarily vacate the position or be fired by President-elect Trump.
First big snowstorm this season blankets parts of U.S. after Thanksgiving
The National Weather Service said Sunday that "travel could be difficult to impossible" in places where ongoing snowfall is forecast through the beginning of the week.
"The Barn," on the lynching of Emmett Till, and an evil hiding in plain sight
In his new book, author Wright Thompson examines the site of the notorious 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till, and a Mississippi Delta culture that, he says, has spent decades trying to erase a horrible crime.
Hamas releases propaganda video showing Israeli-American hostage
Edan Alexander grew up in New Jersey and was a soldier in the Israeli military when Hamas militants attacked on the morning of Oct. 7, 2023.
Lou Carnesecca, longtime St. John's basketball coach, dies at age 99
Lou Carnesecca, the longtime coach of St. John's basketball and an icon of New York sports, has died at age 99.
Putin OKs record Russian defense spending budget as EU officials visit Kyiv
According to what was posted on a government website, 13.5 trillion rubles (over $145 billion) were allocated for national defense, around 32.5% of the budget.
Angela Merkel on Putin, Trump, and a post-Cold War world still divided
After a childhood behind the Iron Curtain, Angela Merkel served as Chancellor of a united Germany for 16 years, becoming the most powerful woman in the world while dealing with its most powerful men. She talks about her new book, "Freedom: Memoirs 1954-2021."
Stowaway who flew from NYC to Paris creates disturbance on return flight
The woman was removed from the Delta flight by French law enforcement prior to takeoff Saturday, CBS News learned.
Selena Gomez: "It's a dream what I'm doing"
At 32, she's an accomplished actor, successful singer-songwriter, billionaire business owner, and philanthropist. But Selena Gomez's gutsiest move may have been sharing her real self.
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First big snowstorm this season blankets parts of U.S. after Thanksgiving
The National Weather Service said Sunday that "travel could be difficult to impossible" in places where ongoing snowfall is forecast through the beginning of the week.
Jim Gaffigan on adjusting to the painful new reality: "How did this happen?"
The comedian says that he is working to adjust to recent events that have left him blindsided and wanting to curl up in a ball and mope. But he acknowledges that, while it's not what he wanted, the world continues to spin.
"The Barn," on the lynching of Emmett Till, and an evil hiding in plain sight
In his new book, author Wright Thompson examines the site of the notorious 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till, and a Mississippi Delta culture that, he says, has spent decades trying to erase a horrible crime.
Firefighter accused of staging a house fire to cover up a murder
It was Thanksgiving Eve 2020, and Melissa Lamesch was excited about the upcoming birth of her first child. Investigators would learn there was someone who was not as enthused — the expectant father, firefighter Matthew Plote.
How did Cayley Mandadi die? Parents find clue in her boyfriend's car
After a mistrial, the victim's parents buy the suspect's car, and hoping to prove he killed her, commission a reenactment video to show what they believe happened.
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Southwest says it will end cabin service earlier to reduce injuries
Southwest Airlines flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at a higher altitude to reduce the risk of turbulence injuries.
S&P 500 and Dow notch gains, capping Wall Street's best month of 2024
Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.
Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now
Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.
Some Costco eggs are recalled due to risk of salmonella
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
What's open on Black Friday, from the post office to the stock market
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
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Transcript: Historian H.W. Brands on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 1, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 1, 2024.
Transcript: Historian H.W. Brands on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 1, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with H.W. Brands, Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair in History at the University of Texas at Austin and author of "America First: Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of War," on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 1, 2024.
Transcript: Sen. Alex Padilla on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 1, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Alex Padilla, Democrat of California, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 1, 2024.
Transcript: Sen. Ted Cruz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 1, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 1, 2024.
Transcript: Jake Sullivan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 1, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 1, 2024.
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Jane Fonda with a secret of aging well
A Yale study showed that older people with more positive beliefs about aging lived an average of 7.5 longer than people who equated aging with disease and decline. Actress and activist Jane Fonda and anti-ageism advocate Ashton Applewhite present "Sunday Morning" viewers with a key to living a longer life, by maintaining a better outlook.
Are there really risks to fluoride in water?
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says fluoride can cause health problems and wants it removed from our drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the risks and benefits that come with fluoride.
New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
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Angela Merkel on Putin, Trump, and a post-Cold War world still divided
After a childhood behind the Iron Curtain, Angela Merkel served as Chancellor of a united Germany for 16 years, becoming the most powerful woman in the world while dealing with its most powerful men. She talks about her new book, "Freedom: Memoirs 1954-2021."
Putin OKs record Russian defense spending budget as EU officials visit Kyiv
According to what was posted on a government website, 13.5 trillion rubles (over $145 billion) were allocated for national defense, around 32.5% of the budget.
Stowaway who flew from NYC to Paris creates disturbance on return flight
The woman was removed from the Delta flight by French law enforcement prior to takeoff Saturday, CBS News learned.
Hamas releases propaganda video showing Israeli-American hostage
Edan Alexander grew up in New Jersey and was a soldier in the Israeli military when Hamas militants attacked on the morning of Oct. 7, 2023.
Syrian insurgents push into Aleppo in a major setback for Assad
Insurgents were filmed outside police headquarters, in the city center, and outside the Aleppo citadel.
Entertainment
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Selena Gomez: "It's a dream what I'm doing"
At 32, she's an accomplished actor, successful singer-songwriter, billionaire business owner, and philanthropist. But Selena Gomez's gutsiest move may have been sharing her real self.
Selena Gomez: "I'm okay with where I am and who I am"
At 32, Selena Gomez is an accomplished actor (including in the new movie "Emilia Pérez"), successful singer-songwriter, billionaire business owner, and philanthropist. But her gutsiest move may have been sharing herself. She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her mother's inspiration; her relationship with Steve Martin and Martin Short, her co-stars in "Only Murders in the Building"; and why she went public with her health struggles and bipolar diagnosis in the documentary "My Mind and Me," saying, "One of the strongest things you can do is be vulnerable."
Elvis Duran on the magic of radio and his special bond with listeners
Since 1996, the New York City and Santa Fe-based disc jockey has hosted "Elvis Duran and the Morning Show," the country's most popular Top-40 morning program.
Elvis Duran on the magic of radio
Since 1996, New York City disc jockey Elvis Duran has hosted "Elvis Duran and the Morning Show," the country's most popular Top-40 morning program. He talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about growing up in Texas enamored with radio, becoming friends with "this voice in the dark"; how radio has changed over the years; and how being in Santa Fe, New Mexico, changes him.
Tom Colicchio on "Why I Cook"
It was in the chaos of a kitchen where the chef, restaurateur and TV cooking judge (and author of the new cookbook-memoir, "Why I Cook") learned how to be himself.
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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Firefighter accused of staging a house fire to cover up a murder
It was Thanksgiving Eve 2020, and Melissa Lamesch was excited about the upcoming birth of her first child. Investigators would learn there was someone who was not as enthused — the expectant father, firefighter Matthew Plote.
How did Cayley Mandadi die? Parents find clue in her boyfriend's car
After a mistrial, the victim's parents buy the suspect's car, and hoping to prove he killed her, commission a reenactment video to show what they believe happened.
12-year-old stole grandfather's car, drove 160 miles, police say
The boy, who has not been identified, led police on a brief pursuit after being spotted with the stolen vehicle.
2 wounded in Black Friday shooting at mall in Little Rock, Arkansas
The shooting occurred Friday afternoon at Park Plaza in Little Rock, Arkansas. Both victims are expected to make full recoveries, police said.
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Full interview | Jake Sullivan
Watch Major Garrett's full interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, a portion of which aired on Dec. 1, 2024 on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Padilla: Trump "has it in for California"
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "there doesn't have to be a conflict unless that's what Trump wants" as his state's governor, Gavin Newsom, has convened a special session this week to set aside money to battle the incoming Trump administration.
Schlesinger: "Consumers are a little unnerved" by tariffs
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "consumers are a little unnerved" by President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs. Businesses are unnerved as well, she said, because "they're not really sure whether they can pass that along and have consumers pay that additional price."
Sullivan: White House has been in touch with hostage's family
One day after Hamas released a propaganda video featuring Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the Biden administration has been in touch with Alexanders' family. "I do think that Hamas is feeling the pressure" to release the hostages, Sullivan said.
Cruz: Kash Patel a "very strong nominee" for FBI
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he believes Kash Patel, who President-elect Donald Trump says he want to install at the top of the FBI, is a "very strong nominee," although current FBI director Christopher Wray needs to resign or be fired for Patel's nomination to move through.