
Confusion on plane's abilities delayed train derailment response, report says
A new report says a plane could have helped authorities avoid needlessly blowing open rail tank cars after the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment.
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A new report says a plane could have helped authorities avoid needlessly blowing open rail tank cars after the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment.
Two adults and a child are dead after a train struck them along a rail trestle at the Sandusky River in Fremont.
Norfolk Southern's first quarter profits got another boost from insurance payments related to its disastrous 2023 derailment in eastern Ohio.
The company that owned the railcar that caused the devastating East Palestine train derailment in 2023 won't have to help pay for the $600 million settlement Norfolk Southern agreed to with residents.
Norfolk Southern wants two other companies to help pay for the $600 million class-action settlement it agreed to over its disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and the toxic chemicals that were released and burned.
A CSX train derailed in Connellsville, cutting down a utility pole in the process.
The new lawsuit involves more than 700 current and former residents of the Ohio village.
Vice President JD Vance visited East Palestine on Monday to see what still needs to be done and how to avoid another disaster.
East Palestine will get $22 million in a settlement from Norfolk Southern on top of the already $13 million already paid.
Congressman Deluzio has been pushing rail safety legislation since the day of the derailment and it continues into this new Congress.
East Palestine and Norfolk Southern have announced a $22 million settlement after the toxic train derailment in 2023.
The residents who question whether Norfolk Southern's $600 million settlement offers enough compensation for the East Palestine train crash don't plan to let a judge's order requiring an $850,000 bond derail their appeal.
A 60-year-old man died after he was hit by a train on Friday night in Hempfield Township.
Lawyers argue the agreement should be approved later this month.
The CSX worker who discovered his friend run over by a pair of remote-control locomotives in a rail yard last year sees a simple solution to preventing similar deaths in the future: two-person crews.
Pennsylvania will continue to test drinking water near the East Palestine train derailment site for the next 10 years.
The creeks around East Palestine, Ohio, were so badly contaminated by last year's disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment that some workers became sick during the cleanup.
The incident took place early Tuesday morning.
Senators Bob Casey, John Fetterman, and Rep. Chris Deluzio sent a letter to the company this week.
The money is being given out as part of a $600 million class-action settlement.
France's high-speed rail network was hit by serious acts of criminal vandalism just hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, officials say.
The need for changes on the tracks was a topic at a major hearing in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.
The EPA's Inspector General is investigating why the agency didn't get its specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors into the air over East Palestine until four days after the disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment last year.
The NTSB confirmed that a trackside detector failed to detect accurate elevated temperatures in a railcar bearing that was on fire 20 miles away from where it derailed.
The federal government agreed to a modest $15 million fine for Norfolk Southern over the East Palestine train derailment.
As Central Texas recovers from deadly floods, CBS Texas is hosting the "Loud for Love" concert to support victims.
The University of Pittsburgh's dining hall was recently recognized as the best in the nation.
Police said the man who shot and wounded three Ohio officers in an ambush used a high-powered rifle and had weapons in his vehicle.
Pennsylvania hunters may get 10 extra Sunday hunting opportunities later this year now that a new law is in effect.
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As Central Texas recovers from deadly floods, CBS Texas is hosting the "Loud for Love" concert to support victims.
The University of Pittsburgh's dining hall was recently recognized as the best in the nation.
Police said the man who shot and wounded three Ohio officers in an ambush used a high-powered rifle and had weapons in his vehicle.
Pennsylvania hunters may get 10 extra Sunday hunting opportunities later this year now that a new law is in effect.
"Feels So Good" is a staple on most smooth-jazz radio stations and has been called one of the most recognized melodies.
The Social Security Administration had planned to eliminate all paper checks by Sept. 30. Now the agency says it will continue issuing checks as needed.
The House Oversight Committee wants Maxwell to testify on Aug. 11.
"OWNERS, GET IT DONE!!!" wrote President Trump, in calling on the Washington Commanders to revert to the name Redskins, which many view as a slur against Native Americans.
Immigration agents will arrest anyone they find in the country illegally, even if they lack a criminal record, acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Republicans and MAGA remain solidly behind Trump.
Coffee prices could soon increase at Pittsburgh-area shops due to tariffs on imported coffee beans.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance announced plans to open a new grocery store on Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh.
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A new bill introduced to the Pennsylvania legislature could make it easier for bars and restaurants to serve cocktails.
Tickets are now on sale for when Sir Paul McCartney makes his return to Pittsburgh later this year.
Sean Collier joined us for a new edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Pittsburgh's first 84 Lumber Andersen Showroom is now open in Mt. Lebanon. Katie teamed up with HGTV's Steve Ford for a tour of the space. This segment is sponsored by 84 Lumber.
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When a college student in Pittsburgh returned to his apartment after being away for a month, he found two strangers living there.
A Butler County family is blaming a local emergency vet for killing their lost dog over the Fourth of July holiday.
Research shows the source of those stolen guns is changing.
A look at the problem of boaters who camp out on the North Shore with no intention of leaving anytime soon.
We've all dropped our car off at a body shop or dealership hoping for the best.
Dr. Zach Shasteen joined us in the studio to help football players stay strong and steady from warm-up to cool-down with some helpful training tips.
The health-care giant said it has started complying with both criminal and civil requests from federal investigators and it was cooperating with them.
Dr. Andrew Nowalk joined us to share how you can keep you and your loved ones safe from getting bitten by a tick.
With great power and sports prowess comes great responsibility. How do athletes handle the pressure of competing at such a high level?
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Montour graduate and hometown kid Dylan Mathiesen wasn't expecting it, but when the Pirates called his name, it became a day to remember.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Justin Fields, the New York Jets' new quarterback, got hurt while practicing Thursday morning, suffering an apparent lower leg injury.
James Franklin and Penn State came up one game shy of making it to the National Championship last season.
The Steelers arrived at training camp with a far different team than the one that was blown out in the playoffs in Baltimore in January.
Il Venetian, an eatery in Cleveland, Ohio, was named one of the 100 best hotel restaurants in America for 2025.
Donald M. Soffer, a real estate mogul best known as the developer of South Florida's Aventura Mall and often credited as the city's "founder," has died. He was 92.
The apartment complex sits near PNC Park and the developers and builders say it'll be the first of its kind in Pittsburgh.
Some of the investments promised during the AI and energy summit on Tuesday at Carnegie Mellon University included AI data centers, which can require massive amounts of energy to run.
Everything is expected to be finished by 2028.
"Feels So Good" is a staple on most smooth-jazz radio stations and has been called one of the most recognized melodies.
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died, police and World Wrestling Entertainment said Thursday.
Ozzy Osbourne rose to fame in the heavy metal group Black Sabbath.
Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died.
The Seawolves beat out 47 other minor league teams to win the rebranding contest.
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Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.