Biden creates a New Deal-style American Climate Corps
Environmental activists are praising President Biden's American Climate Corps, which the White House says will serve as a major green jobs training program.
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The Dish: Farm-to-Table Fare
We check out one of the top farm-to-table destinations, the Berkshires in Massachusetts, for inspired recipes and fresh eats. Then in Colorado, we visit the urban restaurant Bramble & Hare, which grows nearly the entire menu from their 450-acre farm. Watch these stories and more on The Dish.
Mothers create company for adaptive clothing
When two Massachusetts moms saw a gap in the clothing industry, they decided to fill it themselves. They saw a need for clothes for those with disabilities and created befree, an adaptive clothing brand.
WWI-era plane flips over trying to land near Massachusetts museum
An early investigation found that the plane's front landing gear failed while its pilot attempted to land at the American Heritage Museum.
Massachusetts city hit by unexpected flooding
A state of emergency was declared and hundreds were forced to evacuate when up to 11 inches of rain fell in two days in Leominster, Massachusetts, this week. Dean Mazzarella, mayor of the city, which is about 40 miles northwest of Boston, joined CBS News to discuss the flooding.
Man convicted of murder in 1993 gets new trial as key evidence questioned
Attorneys for Thomas Rosa are calling on a Massachusetts prosecutor to drop charges against him altogether, instead of trying the case again.
Abortion care for out-of-state residents up 37% in Massachusetts
More out-of-state travelers also used nonprofit or charity funds to obtain abortion care, the study found.
93-year-old former Catholic cardinal declared not competent to stand trial
Charges the 93-year-old former Roman Catholic cardinal sexually assaulted a teenage boy in the 1970s were dismissed.
Killer identified in Massachusetts "Lady of the Dunes" cold case
Nearly 50 years after the "Lady of the Dunes" was found dead in Massachusetts, police have identified the murderer as her husband.
New survey ranks best U.S. states to live in
New data from personal finance website WalletHub ranks Massachusetts as the best place in the U.S. to live. Jill Gonzalez, an analyst for WalletHub, joined CBS News to discuss how they ranked the states and who was ranked worst.
Sneak peek: What Angelina Saw
A young girl peeks out of her bedroom to see blood on the floor and her mother in distress. As an adult she looks back on a night that changed her life. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, Aug. 19 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
These states are still sending out stimulus checks
Montana and other areas saw a surplus in their state budgets, allowing them to send stimulus payments to taxpayers.
Massachusetts millionaire's tax to fund free school lunches
The new millionaire's tax will generate $1 billion in annual revenue, which will fund education and transportation in the state.
Doctor arrested for alleged lewd acts while teen sat next to him on plane
The 14-year-old girl moved seats and told family members about the incident, according to charging documents.
High bacteria levels close Northeast beaches
Beachgoers in the Northeast are experiencing several beach closures and advisories after high levels of bacteria have been found in the water. One state hit hard is Massachusetts. Dozens of beaches there have seen a day or more of swim advisories or closures so far this year. Could this be the new normal? Elaine Quijano has more.
John Berylson, Millwall F.C. owner, killed in Cape Cod car crash
Berylson lost control of his 2019 Range Rover while driving around a curve, police said.
Asian-owned businesses see major growth in Massachusetts
As the economy bounces back from the pandemic, one population is seeing lots of growth in Massachusetts.
Woman sentenced in baby girl's death 38 years after dog found her body
The woman was sentenced to six years in prison for manslaughter after abandoning her newborn daughter in a gravel pit in northern Maine.
Acid poured on slides at Massachusetts playground; children suffer burns
To get the acid, the perpetrators climbed two fences, tore the cover off a ventilation shaft and entered the chemical storage room through the shaft.
Son of former Red Sox star George Scott accused of killing 8-year-old son
The father is also a person of interest in the disappearance of the mother, who was last seen in 2019, authorities said.
Cape Cod's first great white shark of season spotted feeding on seal
"They're back!" said researchers at The Cape Lab, who confirmed the white shark sighting off the coast of Massachusetts over the weekend.
Father and son sentenced to prison for $20 million lottery scam
Authorities said Ali Jaafar and Yousef Jaafar cost the government around $6 million in tax losses over the course of the decade-long scheme.
Alleged Pentagon leaker had prior warnings
Jack Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused of leaking highly-classified military documents, was warned repeatedly about his handling of top-secret material, court filings show. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the latest.
Man charged with killing 5-year-old who was found dead in a suitcase in 2014
Alberto Sierra Jr., who dated Jeremiah Oliver's mother, was charged with murder in connection with the 5-year-old boy's death. Oliver's body was found in a suitcase in 2014.
Missing 4-year-old boy found dead on shore in Boston Harbor
The child, Mohamed Fofana, disappeared Sunday evening from a park on Castle Island in Boston Harbor.
Trump confident ahead of Monday showdown, says Dems' position makes shutdown likely
President Trump is set to meet today with Senate leaders John Thune and Chuck Schumer and House leaders Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries.
Police: At least 4 killed, 8 hurt in attack at Michigan church; suspect dead
At least four people are dead after a shooter opened fire at a church in Michigan during a Sunday morning worship service and then set it ablaze. Eight other victims have been hospitalized, according to police.
After Charlie Kirk's murder, Utah Gov. Cox grapples with rising political violence
After the assassination of Charlie Kirk in his state, Republican Gov. Spencer Cox asked whether we could all "stop hating our fellow Americans."
Bad Bunny will headline 2026 Super Bowl halftime show
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Bad Bunny will lead the halftime festivities from Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Oregon sues Trump administration over plans to send troops to Portland
State Attorney General Dan Rayfield said Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sent a memo to Gov. Tina Kotek authorizing 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to the city of Portland.
Trump plans to attend Hegseth's meeting with generals, admirals, source says
President Trump said last week of the meeting "I love it."
Tropical Storm Imelda threatens Southeast, expected to strengthen
Imelda is the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, and it could bring heavy rain to the U.S. coast from Florida to the Carolinas.
Humberto strengthens to major hurricane in Atlantic
Humberto rapidly strengthened, even reaching Category 5 status for a period of time as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Investigation launched after feds shoot pepper ball at CBS Chicago reporter's truck
CBS News Chicago reporter Asal Rezaei said she was turning away from the facility's fence when a masked agent shot a pepper ball at her truck.