Philadelphia transit cuts cause disruptions
Cuts to Philadelphia's mass transit system, SEPTA, are beginning to cause disruptions for commuters and students. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey has the latest.
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3 family members hit, killed by Amtrak train near Philadelphia
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted for hours after three family members were struck and killed by a train in Bucks County.
SEPTA's first female train engineer retires after 40 years of service
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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.
8 Northeast High School students shot in Philadelphia near SEPTA bus stop; 4 suspects wanted: police
Eight Northeast High School students were shot in Philadelphia near a SEPTA bus station at Rising Sun and Cottman avenues on Wednesday, police said.
Video of Philadelphia shooting near bus stop
Philadelphia police are searching for three gunmen who were captured on surveillance video opening fire near a SEPTA bus station in Philadelphia. Eight high school students were shot, police said. The masked gunmen then fled the scene. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder has the latest.
Cities increase police patrols in transit systems
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Police say bystanders "should've intervened" as woman raped on train
The District Attorney said later that it was unclear if a passenger who appeared to be recording understood what was going on.
Surveillance video captures a fight between a police officer and a man who was threatening to shoot passengers
Surveillance video captures a fight on a Philadelphia train platform between a SEPTA police officer and a man who said he had a gun and was threatening to shoot passengers. KYW's Diana Rocco reports.
7 Philly transit officers investigated for attending Trump rally
"[The officers] are being investigated to see if they were involved in riotous behavior or for violations of our social media policies," SEPTA said in a statement.
Philly changes policy on masks after man is dragged off bus
Philadelphia's SEPTA bus policy previously stated that customers could be refused service for not wearing a mask.
One dead, several hurt after city bus slams into Philadelphia home
Chaos erupted in Northeast Philadelphia when a SEPTA bus ran a red light, hitting two cars, before crashing into a home
2 teens critically wounded in stabbing at train station, police say
One victim was stabbed in the neck, stomach and arm and the other was stabbed in the chest and stomach
Charred body found on top of commuter train
Authorities said the body appears to be a man aged 16 to 20, and the man had severe burns all over his face and body
Dozens hurt in commuter train collision, 4 rushed to hospitals
Train entered terminal in Philadelphia suburb of Upper Darby, Pa., and hit train that was parked there, officials say
Philadelphia trains derail during morning rush
Police are investigating an accident involving multiple commuter trains in the Upper Darby area
As Election Day looms, Philadelphia transit strike ending
Walkout vs. SEPTA threatened to disrupt voter transportation to polls on Election Day
Election Day concerns complicate Philadelphia transit strike
Bus, trolley, subway lines providing some 900,000 rides a day shut; long walkout could keep some voters from polls
Cops: Man pushed Phila. transit rider onto tracks
The suspect allegedly pulled out a knife and yelled "Kill, kill, kill" after pushing the 27-year-old victim
Lottery for Philly papal visit rail passes goes live
Overwhelming demand for tickets during Pope Francis' September visit had crashed sales site last week
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Trump expected to wrap up NATO with press conference
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Kentucky governor requests update on Mitch McConnell's health
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Nolan Wells' family seeks answers after missing Mississippi teen found dead
The family of Nolan Wells, who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request for license to build Patriot interceptors
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Toddler declared dead in pool accident found alive in hospital morgue
Two police officers saw possible signs of life, but the child was still taken to the hospital's "cold room" after being treated by staff, according to police documents.
DOJ threatens criminal action against states that allow noncitizens to vote
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Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out
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The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles. The 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be broadcast live on NBC on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Nolan Wells' family seeks answers after missing Mississippi teen found dead
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Kentucky governor requests update on Mitch McConnell's health
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Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request to license Patriot defense system
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Stocks slide, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stocks fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Stocks slide, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stocks fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues
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USPS raising the price of a Forever stamp starting on Sunday
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Kentucky governor requests update on Mitch McConnell's health
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U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
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Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
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"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
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Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request to license Patriot defense system
"A little birdie told me this, about the fact that we'll give them the right to make Patriots," President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Doctor with "lust for murder" convicted in deaths of 15 patients
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Telegram used to share rape videos and drugging tips, prosecutors say
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Trump says Iran ceasefire over, "going to hit them hard again tonight"
Oil prices surge as President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over and the U.S. will "hit them hard again tonight."
U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
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China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool
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Satellites search for wildfires from space
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
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Teen found dead near Mississippi island
The body of missing teen Nolan Wells was discovered off the coast of Horn Island, Mississippi, officials said. Wells was last seen with a group of friends days before.
Notorious boarding school loses license
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Doctor with "lust for murder" convicted in deaths of 15 patients
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President Trump addressed the war with Iran and the country's nuclear weapons program while taking questions from reporters on Wednesday at the NATO summit in Turkey. Mr. Trump claimed Iran's nuclear material is so far underground that no country besides the U.S. would be able to harvest it, and also spoke about trade relationships and rising prices in America.
Oil prices up after Trump says ceasefire over
President Trump called negotiations with Iran "a waste of time" and said the ceasefire with Iran is over, shocking the stock market and spiking gas prices in reaction to the renewed unrest in the Middle East. Kelly O'Grady has more.
Trump on more Iran strikes, ceasefire
President Trump spoke at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where he said the U.S. will possibly "hit Iran hard again tonight" following overnight strikes and an announcement that the ceasefire is over. CBS News' Weijia Jiang, Courtney Kealy and contributor Samantha Vinograd have more.
Teen found dead near Mississippi island
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