Buttigieg urges railroads to speed up safety changes after Ohio derailment
Unions have asserted that widespread job cuts in the industry in recent years have made railroads riskier.
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Norfolk Southern "needs to pay" for derailment health costs, DeWine says
"This community has been traumatized," Ohio Gov. DeWine said on Tuesday.
Coal train derailment in Nebraska
A train derailed in Nebraska early Tuesday, according to Union Pacific Railroad. About 31 cars carrying coal derailed in Gothenburg, Nebraska, the railroad said in a statement to CBS News.
Experts' concerns about vinyl chloride
Vinyl chloride is one of the most talked about hazardous materials in the Ohio train derailment. Some experts say it's a substance that should be of national concern as thousands of pounds of it are released every year in the U.S. as part of "poison plastic" manufacturing.
Ohio train derailment contaminates thousands of pounds of soil, water
The train cars that went off the rails earlier this month in East Palestine, Ohio, were carrying several hazardous materials known to have potentially damaging health effects.
Vinyl chloride's potential impact goes beyond Ohio train derailment
The Ohio train derailment is a "wake-up call" for the reality of vinyl chloride's role in human and environmental health, experts say.
Buttigieg warns Norfolk Southern to "make residents whole" after derailment
The transportation secretary warned the CEO of Norfolk Southern that the rail company must "demonstrate unequivocal support for the people" of East Palestine, Ohio.
Outrage over slow response to train derailment
Residents in East Palestine, Ohio, are fuming over the slow federal response to a train derailment that released toxic chemicals. FEMA officials arrived at the site Saturday. Norfolk Southern, the rail company behind the accident, is also facing growing scrutiny after yet another train derailed in Detroit this past week. Michael George reports.
Erin Brockovich on East Palestine train derailment
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said there were no signs the air or water quality in East Palestine is unsafe two weeks after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed, this despite complaints from residents of health issues like respiratory distress and headaches. Environmental and consumer advocate Erin Brockovich joined CBS News to discuss the misinformation being spread about the incident, and what accountability she believes needs to take place.
Ohio residents express concerns
Residents in East Palestine, Ohio, are concerned for their health after a train derailment released toxic chemicals into the air and water. Roxana Saberi reports.
EPA chief visits Ohio train derailment site
EPA Administrator Michael Regan visited East Palestine, Ohio, on Thursday in wake of a train derailment and chemical release. Roxana Saberi spoke to residents who are living in fear after the disaster.
"Disgusting" waterway seen near derailment
"It's disgusting": A local woman visited a waterway not far from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio — and said she found dead fish and other signs that something wasn't right.
Ohio residents plead for help and answers weeks after train derailment
Tracey Hoffman, who lives close to where the train derailed, has joined a class-action lawsuit against train operator Norfolk Southern and will no longer drink the tap water.
EPA chief visits in East Palestine
The head of the EPA, Michael Regan, visited the site of the disastrous derailment in East Palestine. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi is covering how the disaster is impacting the community.
Health concerns grow after Ohio train derailment
Residents in East Palestine, Ohio, are demanding to know how safe they are in their homes after hazardous chemicals were released during a train derailment and fire. Meanwhile, the Environmental Protection Agency administrator vowed to hold the rail operator accountable. Roxana Saberi has the latest.
East Palestine residents demand answers
Fallout from the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, continues, as EPA administrator Michael Regan touches down for a visit to the area. While the train company has provided funds for victim relief, they opted not to attend a February 15 town hall citing a "growing physical threat" to their employees. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi reports.
Ohio residents demand answers at town hall after train derailment
One woman told CBS News that two days after the derailment, she was diagnosed with acute bronchitis from chemical fumes.
East Palestine water is safe to drink, Ohio officials say
Residents in Ohio are complaining of health issues nearly two weeks after a train derailed near the town of East Palestine, burning toxic chemicals and dumping hazardous substances into the Ohio River. Washington Post reporter Justine McDaniel joined CBS News to discuss what residents are experiencing, and why Ohio's governor has not yet declared a state of emergency.
Testing deems water is "safe to drink" following toxic train derailment in Ohio
Those who rely on private wells were still urged to continue drinking bottled water until they can secure testing of their water source, the state said.
What is vinyl chloride?
The Feb. 3 Ohio train derailment resulted in the release of toxic chemicals into the environment. But one of those – vinyl chloride – is particularly hazardous, and is associated with a higher risk of some forms of cancer. It can also be used to create a gas that was used as a weapon in WWI. Here's what to know.
Safety concerns after Ohio train derailment
Local residents in East Palestine, Ohio, are concerned about returning to their homes after the train derailment accident that sent chemicals into nearby water sources. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports, and then Dr. Lynn Goldman of George Washington University joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Shanelle Kaul to discuss the environmental impact and what residents should do if they are experiencing effects from the accident.
Health concerns over train derailment
Residents in East Palestine, Ohio, are still worried about their health after an explosive train derailment earlier this month forced hundreds of evacuations. This comes following reports of respiratory issues, burning eyes and deceased wildlife. Lilia Luciano reports.
Charges dropped against reporter arrested while covering train derailment
Lambert had a "heated conversation" with the leader of Ohio's National Guard before he was arrested while covering a press conference.
Ohio train derailment leads to dead animals and contaminated waterways
One woman said her vet told her the toxic chemicals from the train triggered her 2-year-old pet cat to go into congenital heart failure, and within days, they had to put him to sleep.
Health concerns after Ohio train derailment
Residents in East Palestine, Ohio, are concerned about their health after an explosive train derailment earlier this month forced hundreds of evacuations. Reid Frazier, energy reporter for The Allegheny Front and Pittsburgh's NPR news station, joined CBS News to discuss.
Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
Two people who survived a U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Russia targets Ukraine with massive drone attack amid diplomatic talks
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
Protesters arrested after smearing food on case holding England's Crown Jewels
Four protesters have been arrested after splattering food on the case of a diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London.
Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Minnesota officials saw signs of massive fraud even before COVID hit
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
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Trump's birthday added to list of free days at national parks; MLK Day, Juneteenth removed
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
When a Lowe's store cat disappeared, staff pulled out all the stops to find her
When Francine the cat went missing from her Richmond, Virginia, store, employees determined she must have wandered onto a freight truck bound for a distribution center 85 miles away in North Carolina.
Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
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For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Officials expand probe into Waymo over robotaxis driving around buses
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
Trump touts $20 trillion in new U.S. investments, but numbers don't add up
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
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Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado to travel to Oslo for peace prize
Maria Corina Machado has been living in hiding in Venezuela since the 2024 presidential election.
11 killed, including 3 children, in shooting at a South African bar
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
Protesters arrested after smearing food on case holding England's Crown Jewels
Four protesters have been arrested after splattering food on the case of a diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London.
Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Russia targets Ukraine with massive drone attack amid diplomatic talks
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
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Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
Frank Gehry, renowned architect, dies at age 96
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
2026 Golden Globes nominees to be revealed on "CBS Mornings"
Eleven exclusive 2026 Golden Globes categories will be revealed Monday at 8:30 a.m. ET, only on "CBS Mornings."
Book excerpt: "My Beloved" by Jan Karon
The New York Times bestselling author returns to the village of Mitford in her 15th novel featuring Father Tim Kavanagh.
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Waymo says its cars are better at avoiding crashes
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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.
Google reveals top search trends of 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
Politico: Trump admin. looks to robotics
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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Latest details on 2021 pipe bomb suspect
The man suspected of placing pipe bombs around Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021, had his first court appearance on Friday after he was arrested Thursday following a five-year manhunt. A judge ordered the suspect to remain in jail pending future hearings.
11 killed, including 3 children, in shooting at a South African bar
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
Questions remain after D.C. pipe bomb arrest
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot is facing two federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Louisiana inmate who escaped through damaged wall recaptured; 1 still on the run
Officials in Louisiana say one of two inmates accused of violent crimes was recaptured after an audacious escape.
D.C. pipe bomb case: What we still don't know
A judge ordered that the man accused of planting pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in 2021 remain behind bars. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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Trump on new vaccine recommendations
A panel of vaccine advisors approved by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., voted to drop the Hepatitis B shot from newborn vaccine schedules on Friday. President Trump applauded the move on social media, but many medical experts and organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, oppose the change.
Latest details on 2021 pipe bomb suspect
The man suspected of placing pipe bombs around Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021, had his first court appearance on Friday after he was arrested Thursday following a five-year manhunt. A judge ordered the suspect to remain in jail pending future hearings.
Trump wins peace prize from FIFA
President Trump, along with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney participated in the FIFA Men's World Cup draw on Friday in Washington, D.C. The world soccer organization also awarded Mr. Trump with its inaugural peace prize.
Temperatures hit record lows across the U.S.
Millions of Americans are dealing with record-low temperatures this weekend, and more than 12,000 residents in the Pacific Northwest are without power after high winds.
Eye Opener: Trump at FIFA World Cup draw
President Trump and other world leaders participated in the FIFA Men's World Cup draw on Friday. Meanwhile, Catherine, Princess of Wales, hosted her annual Christmas concert. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.