Dick's Sporting Goods to buy ailing Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Foot Locker is the second major U.S. shoe company to be acquired in recent weeks as tariffs hit footwear industry.
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Special Olympics Pennsylvania's torch run returns for 14th year
A long-running tradition returned to Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
New video of Pirates fan's 21-foot fall shows what led to tragic accident
New video of Pirates fan Kavan Markwood's fall shows what led to the tragic accident at Pittsburgh's PNC Park during a game last week.
Pirates fan who fell over wall at PNC Park identified as young man who "made a lasting impact on the South Allegheny community"
Kavan Markwood is the fan who fell from the 21-foot Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
Pirates say 20-year-old fan who fell at PNC Park consumed 2 beers
The mother of Pirates fan Kavan Markwood said Saturday that her son was "awake, alert and able to speak."
Fan critically injured after falling from stands at Pirates-Cubs game
A fan at the Pirates-Cubs game on Wednesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh fell over the outfield wall and landed on the playing field.
Deadly storms hit Pittsburgh
Strong storms in the Pittsburgh area have killed at least four people. Meanwhile, in southern Missouri, a tornado uprooted trees, destroyed roofs and crushed buildings. And powerful storms also hit parts of Texas on Wednesday night, flooding streets with heavy rains. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports from Texas and CBS News meteorologist Darren Peck has the forecast.
Pittsburgh funeral director accused of throwing out thousands of pets' bodies
A Pittsburgh funeral home director is facing charges after prosecutors said he threw out the bodies of thousands of pets.
Pittsburgh woman celebrates 107th birthday with party at local nursing home
Anne Saunders lives at the Vincentian Schenley Gardens in the city's Oakland neighborhood.
Trump orders new review of U.S. Steel's sale to Nippon Steel
President Trump ordered a new review of the bid by Japan's Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel.
Latest clues in the search for U.S. student who vanished in Punta Cana
Here are the latest updates on what's known about Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Updates on missing Pitt student
A judge has ruled that Joshua Riibe is "free to leave" the Dominican Republic, but Riibe is still without his passport, which was confiscated by authorities last week. Riibe was seen in video walking with Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki and is presumed to be the last person who saw her alive. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Family of missing college student asks police that she be declared dead
Missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki disappeared in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana almost two weeks ago.
New details in Pitt student's disappearance
We're learning more about the investigation into missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, who disappeared while on spring break in the Dominican Republic 11 days ago. CBS News senior national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Latest in search for missing college student
Officials say their investigation into the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki is considering the possibility of drowning and foul play. The 20-year-old went missing while in the Dominican Republic. Now, authorities are expanding their search by land and in the air, including using a fleet of drones to send real-time video to the pilots.
New surveillance video of Sudiksha Konanki, Pitt student missing in Dominican Republic, has released
New surveillance video has surfaced of Sudiksha Konanki, the Pitt student who went missing and disappeared while vacationing in the Dominican Republic.
Surveillance video shows missing Pitt student
Newly unveiled surveillance video shows missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki in the moments before she disappeared while on spring break with friends in the Dominican Republic. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Search for U.S. student in Dominican Republic
Authorities in the Dominican Republic are searching for a University of Pittsburgh student, 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki, who went missing last week while on spring break. CBS News Pittsburgh reporter Erica Mokay reports.
Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki missing after traveling to Dominican Republic
A University of Pittsburgh student went missing after traveling abroad to the Dominican Republic.
Couple takes in high school basketball player
Ama Sow, a young boy from Senegal, West Africa, had dreams of playing basketball in America. A private high school in Pittsburgh sponsored him, but then went out of business, leaving Sow homeless. That's when a local couple stepped in to help. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for the story.
Pittsburgh families tell survivors' stories from Auschwitz 80 years later on Holocaust Remembrance Day
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the families of two survivors who resettled in Pittsburgh shared their stories.
Nippon, U.S. Steel sue Biden administration
U.S. Steel is suing the Biden administration over the president's decision to block the company's $15 billion acquisition by Japan's Nippon Steel. International investment expert Sarah Bauerle Danzman joins "America Decides" to break down the suit.
Body found of woman who fell into sinkhole
Authorities have found the body of 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania woman who fell into a sinkhole while looking for her cat. CBS News affiliate KDKA has the latest details.
Black mom-owned businesses across Pittsburgh area celebrated on Small Business Saturday
On Small Business Saturday, it was a celebration of small businesses owned by Black moms in Pittsburgh.
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.
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Iran touts video of ship seizures as Trump keeps quiet on his next move
Iran releases video showing commandos seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a five-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine during surprise Kyiv visit
Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Thursday to show his support for the country.
Cotton pushes bill to help critical infrastructure defend against drone threat
Cotton says current law leaves U.S. power grids, wastewater plants, and other high-risk sites exposed to emerging drone threats.
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
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Family "is heartbroken" to learn soldier's wife won't be released by ICE after all
The wife of Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano is being held at an ICE detention center in El Paso.
Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what to know.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
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Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Cotton pushes bill to help critical infrastructure defend against drone threat
Cotton says current law leaves U.S. power grids, wastewater plants, and other high-risk sites exposed to emerging drone threats.
Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what to know.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
Police seek 17-year-old suspect in shooting near University of Iowa
Iowa City police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect charged in connection with a shooting that injured five near the University of Iowa over the weekend.
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Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what to know.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
Rents around the U.S. are growing more slowly than they have in years
The cost of renting a home, which surged during the pandemic, is showing signs of returning to earth, new data shows.
Crypto mogul sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial froze the digital tokens he had purchased, locking him out of assets worth as much as $1 billion.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
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Cotton pushes bill to help critical infrastructure defend against drone threat
Cotton says current law leaves U.S. power grids, wastewater plants, and other high-risk sites exposed to emerging drone threats.
Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a six-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
All U.S. attorney's offices must assign a prosecutor to new fraud division: Memo
In the memo, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said detailing a prosecutor from each U.S. attorney's office is aimed to help "execute a nationwide strategy to eliminate fraud in every district."
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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U.S. forces board Iran-linked vessel amid tit-for-tat ship interdictions
U.S. forces have intercepted and boarded another "stateless" vessel linked to Iran, the U.S. military says.
Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine during surprise Kyiv visit
Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Thursday to show his support for the country.
Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
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Iran touts video of ship seizures as Trump keeps quiet on his next move
Iran releases video showing commandos seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
Hungary drops veto, clearing path for $106 billion EU loan to Ukraine
The move may signal a more constructive relationship between Ukraine and the European Union following the ouster of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán earlier this month.
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DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
Opening statements in Weinstein rape retrial
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
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Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
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Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
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Scammers are using AI to fuel fraud schemes
The Internal Revenue Service is warning about scammers using AI tools to carry out crypto fraud schemes. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Police seek 17-year-old suspect in shooting near University of Iowa
Iowa City police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect charged in connection with a shooting that injured five near the University of Iowa over the weekend.
Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
Remains found of 3 Memphis children may have been there for years, police say
Memphis authorities say they are investigating the discovery of remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, that could have been there for years.
Parents of slain Loyola freshman speak out
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, the Loyola University student who police say was gunned down last month by an undocumented immigrant, spoke out for the first time with CBS News' Matt Gutman.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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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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Latest news on destructive Georgia wildfires
Wildfires fueled by dry conditions are still raging in Southeast Georgia. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Rob Marciano report.
Iran targets ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran released video that appears to show ship seizures in the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as a top Pentagon official suddenly steps down from his post. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Aaron MacLean have more.
Spirit in bailout discussions, sources say
Spirit Airlines is in advanced bailout discussions with the Trump administration, sources familiar with the negotiations told CBS News. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Behind the rise of Big Brothers Big Sisters
In the series "USA to Z," "CBS Mornings" looks at how the nonprofit Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has provided opportunities and mentorship for more than a century. Steve Hartman reports.
How much does it cost to raise a child?
It now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child in the U.S. until the age of 18, according to LendingTree. Kelly O'Grady breaks down how to navigate the costs.