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The derailed car was carrying acrylonitrile, a hazardous material used in the making of plastics. As Omar Villafranca reports, thousands were forced to evacuate.
The nation's busiest rail passenger route is up and running again after last week's derailment killed eight people. Service between New York City and Philadelphia was interrupted for five days after Amtrak 188 went off the tracks near a curve in Philadelphia. Investigators are continuing their search for the cause of the accident. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Experts say positive train control would have prevented the Amtrak derailment. CBS News national transportation safety expert Mark Rosenker joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the investigation.
NTSB investigators spoke with the engineer at the controls of Amtrak train 188 for the first time. Investigators learned the train's windshield may have been hit by a projectile before the deadly derailment occurred. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The train's engineer Brandon Bostian remains at the center of the Amtrak train crash investigation. Bostian has agreed to be interviewed by the NTSB with his attorney. Amtrak's president and CEO Joseph Boardman took CBS News to the crash site. Kris Van Cleave reports from Philadelphia.
As investigators search for the cause of the Philadelphia Amtrak derailment, many are asking if the crash could have been prevented. The answer is "yes," according to backers of positive train control. David Begnaud reports on the new technology that lets a computer take over the controls of a train if it detects engineer error.
Robert Sumwalt, who is leading the NTSB investigation of the Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the progress his team has made in the investigation. He says it's too soon to make judgment calls about whether the train's engineer was being "reckless."
The seven people killed in the Amtrak crash include a tech CEO, a future U.S. Navy officer and a college dean who just finished his Ph.D. Several other passengers remain in critical condition at hospitals and 45-year-old Bob Gildersleeve is missing. Jericka Duncan reports.
Amtrak Train 188 was just north of downtown Philadelphia Tuesday night when it went off the rails, killing at least six people. Video from the scene shows some of the train cars on their sides and significantly damaged.
News helicopters caught the aftermath of the Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia Tuesday night. Responders used flashlights to scour the area for victims.
Daylight gave investigators a new perspective on the Amtrak train derailment Wednesday morning in Philadelphia.
Amtrak passenger Beth Davidz spoke told CBS News that the crash felt like slow-motion because she knew her life was in danger.
Coincidentally, lawmakers were set to vote Wednesday on the future of Amtrak's funding before a deadly train crash Tuesday night in Philadelphia. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes explains debate about funding.
Former NTSB chairman Mark Rosenker tells CBSN's Elaine Quijano and Meg Oliver about how the data recorder will help answer questions surrounding the Amtrak crash in Philadelphia.
"CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell talked to passengers on the derailed Amtrak train in Philadelphia to get their experiences during the deadly wreck.
CBS News digital journalist Alex Pena was one of the first reporters on the scene of the Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia. He explains the overnight rescue operation and the morning recovery.
A mother of a 2-year-old boy from New York City is believed to be on the derailed Amtrak train. She has been reported missing.
The derailment of an Amtrak train in Philadelphia left at least five people dead and more than 100 in local hospitals for treatment. Train 188 was traveling from Washington to New York City. Brian Webb reports.
An express train filled with hundreds of holiday travelers crashed into a truck in Taiwan, killing dozens of people and injuring many more. Much of the train was stuck inside a tunnel, hindering rescue efforts. Lucy Craft reports.
Officials said the derailment happened around 11 a.m. Saturday
In his first interview, Mark James tells 60 Minutes about the moment an Amtrak train crashed into his parked freight train, killing two and injuring more than 90 people. Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CBS
Speeding rail car crashed into a barrier at Cairo's main train station, causing its fuel tank to explode and triggering a huge fire
Police said the driver was "trying to beat the gate" when the vehicle became stuck
At least 9 people are reported killed after a high-speed train in Ankara, Turkey, collided with another train and the derailed cars slammed into a pedestrian overpass. CBSN's Anne-Marine Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
High-speed train was traveling through station in Turkey's capital, Ankara; at least 2 cars derailed and parts of overpass fell onto train
The president called off a planned 20% fee on shipping through the strait.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee at 9 a.m. for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, told CBS News ICE's tactics "in no way resemble" the behavior of police agencies he's worked with.
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
A home security camera captured the sound of five gunshots when Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a Colombian national, was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee at 9 a.m. for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.
The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.
The Promise Act would establish a legislative procedure with the goal of preserving Social Security's trust funds for the next 50 years.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee at 9 a.m. for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, told CBS News ICE's tactics "in no way resemble" the behavior of police agencies he's worked with.
As of Tuesday, nearly 7,000 people in 34 states reported symptoms tied to a parasitic illness that, so far, has no official source. Carter Evans reports on what's suspected of being behind the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
An anti-corruption probe in Iraq leads to seizure of 825 pounds of gold and tens of millions in cash from lawmakers and government officials.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
The text of the bill had been finalized before Graham met with Zelenskyy last week in Kyiv.
Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.
Asked about the case of U.S. national Youlin Chen, China's foreign ministry said there was no "wrongful detention," but it did not deny the scientist was imprisoned.
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
"The Real Wolf of Wall Street," a new documentary from See It Now Studios on Paramount+, focuses on the real-life story of infamous stockbroker Jordan Belfort and his brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont. Howie Gelfand, a former partner at Stratton Oakmont, explains why he decided to be part of the documentary and how the 2013 film, "The Wolf of Wall Street," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, got the real story wrong.
Alan Ritchson talks about starring in "Motor City," which has nearly no dialogue, how his process was different and why he thinks it will resonate with audiences.
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.
Utility companies requested $9.2 billion worth of rate increases in the second quarter of 2026, potentially impacting over 56 million Americans, according to a new report from PowerLines. Former Michigan utility commissioner Tremaine Phillips joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a year-long moratorium on "hyperscale" AI data centers, halting construction as the state investigates the wider economic and environmental impacts. Shanelle Kaul explains more.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are on Capitol Hill to testify before House lawmakers in response to a request for increased security funding amid growing threats against members of the highest court.
Joan Sebastian Guerrero's death in Maine marks the second time in a week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have shot and killed a civilian. The Department of Homeland Security alleged that a man "attempted to flee the scene" when stopped by ICE. Guerrero's killing has prompted calls for an investigation. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Witnesses are describing what they saw during the moments after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a man in Maine. One source with knowledge of the investigation says Joan Sebastian Guerrero was killed during the encounter. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials shot and killed two men in the last week in Maine and in Texas. Maine's House speaker, a Houston prosecutor and a Minnesota attorney spoke with CBS News about the violence.
Anthropic is offering verified teachers a year of free access to its premium AI tools through its new "Claude for Teachers" program. Elizabeth Kelly, head of Beneficial Deployments at Anthopic, joins CBS News to discuss.
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the ICE killing of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, says his office is filing paperwork to get visas for the witnesses of the fatal shooting, so they're not deported while the investigation unfolds.
Utility companies requested $9.2 billion worth of rate increases in the second quarter of 2026, potentially impacting over 56 million Americans, according to a new report from PowerLines. Former Michigan utility commissioner Tremaine Phillips joins CBS News to discuss.
Physician-astronaut Anil Menon, a former flight surgeon with NASA, rocketed into space Tuesday with two Russian cosmonauts for an eight-month stay aboard the International Space Station. CBS News' space consultant Bill Harwood has more.