Majority of U.S. bridges lack impact protection. Will anything change?
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
Four workers who fell into the Patapsco River when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed are still missing and presumed to be dead
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
The FBI earlier said there was no "there is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism."
Video captured the moment a cargo ship struck a bridge support, sending sections of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge tumbling into the river below.
Six people were missing and presumed dead after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled when a large container ship hit a support column, authorities said.
Washington County Circuit Court Associate Judge Andrew Wilkinson was apparently shot multiple times. A manhunt is underway for his killer.
"They set up a command center here so we figured that it was something rather grave that had happened to that poor woman," one resident said.
Paleontologists revealed the discovery of a "bone bed" with fossils estimated to be between 100 and 145 million years old.
At least three people were critically wounded, Baltimore police said. A suspect has not been arrested in connection with the mass shooting.
Historians and archeologists in South Carolina are preparing to rebury 12 unknown U.S. Revolutionary War soldiers who died in the 1780 battle at Camden.
These fish can live up to 60 years and can grow to be a whopping 14 feet and 800 pounds.
The hand-sized tooth is believed to have belonged to an ancient "transoceanic superpredator" shark that was three times the size of a great white.
The pilot and a passenger were both rescued about seven hours after the crash with "serious injuries," and Pepco said electricity was restored.
The California man charged with attempting to murder Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in a Maryland federal court.
Memorial services for two of the five victims killed in a shooting at a Maryland newspaper have been scheduled for next week.
The latest on shootings at the building housing The Capital Gazette newspaper in Maryland.
An orthodontist in Harford County is encouraging his patients to get creative when they lose their retainer by giving them a fun assignment.
A freak accident nearly took the life of a 13-year-old boy last weekend when a 6-inch screw entered his skull, his family and doctor told CNN.
Anne Arundel County police say surveillance video from a police station shows a man stealing a package that had just been delivered.
An active military-grade hand grenade was uncovered Saturday afternoon in the parking lot outside a Maryland McDonald's.
Police in Maryland have arrested a woman they say put bug spray on her husband's heart pills after an argument.
The first college football playoff rankings come out Tuesday so the Top 25 teams around the country are definitely looking to defend their ranking or move up by notching a big win. With that being said, let's take a look at the five most important and must watch college football games this weekend.
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
It's an old brick building you might miss on Main Street, but to some, it's much more than that.
Sacramento Republic FC's Roro Lopez has had so many highs during his time in the capital city, and now the community has shown up during one of his toughest times.
The push to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy treatments continues, as the FDA recently said some psychedelic drugs show promise.
A fraternity at UC Davis is under fire after a student says he was hazed so badly, he had to go to the hospital.
Sacramento Republic FC's Roro Lopez has had so many highs during his time in the capital city, and now the community has shown up during one of his toughest times.
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
The conversation surrounding California's water continues. The Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento has a price tag of $4 billion and is funded by local, state and federal dollars.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
It's an old brick building you might miss on Main Street, but to some, it's much more than that.
San Juan Unified is changing its dress code policy to be more inclusive. It comes after some student groups said they were being targeted more than others with enforcement.
A mother and her two children were all left in critical condition following a carbon monoxide incident at a Sacramento apartment complex, officials said Tuesday.
New video obtained by CBS Sacramento shows an SUV being driven onto a Sacramento sidewalk and hitting three people.
Reality star Paris Hilton was at the California State Capitol on Monday backing a bill that demands transparency for youth treatment facilities after her personal traumatic experience at one.
Imagine being a foster kid, moving from home to home and school to school. Thousands of foster youth in California go through this painful process.
The push to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy treatments continues, as the FDA recently said some psychedelic drugs show promise.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
A California bill that pushes for harsher penalties against people who buy sex from children moved forward Tuesday, but not without a fight between members of the public safety committee and the bill's author Senator Shannon Grove.
The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is limited to the federal government.
California has quietly passed a major energy milestone this week signaling advancements in renewable energy usage across the state.
Sacramento Republic FC's Roro Lopez has had so many highs during his time in the capital city, and now the community has shown up during one of his toughest times.
Esteury Ruiz homered for the second time in three games since being recalled from Triple-A, and the Oakland Athletics beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
Zion Williamson has been ruled out of the New Orleans Pelicans' Western Conference play-in game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night because of a left hamstring injury.
USA Basketball announced its star-studded men's Olympic team for Paris, which includes LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant.
The push to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy treatments continues, as the FDA recently said some psychedelic drugs show promise.
A California bill that pushes for harsher penalties against people who buy sex from children moved forward Tuesday, but not without a fight between members of the public safety committee and the bill's author Senator Shannon Grove.
The Supreme Court seemed divided over a case challenging the scope of a federal obstruction law that prosecutors have used to charge more than 300 Jan. 6 defendants.
The historic criminal trial involving former President Donald Trump kicked off Monday, as he becomes the first former president in U.S. history to stand trial.
If the ballot initiative gets enough signatures, Nevadans will get to vote on enshrining abortion access for up to 24 weeks in the state's constitution.
As communities across America continue to fight fentanyl, a group of youth in Sacramento has taken it upon themselves to do something about it.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
19 people have been stricken — including nine who have been hospitalized — after getting fake or mishandled injections in homes and spas, feds warn.
One expert says this time of year can be difficult to differentiate between allergies and a virus.
When it comes to youth, suicide continues to be one of the leading causes of death. It's so serious that the California Department of Public Health has launched a new campaign to fight it.
Google began removing California news sites from some user's search results, a test that acted as a threat should the state pass a law requiring the search giant to pay media companies for linking to their content.
Long lunch lines, friendly hellos, and a greater social atmosphere – could all of that return to downtown Sacramento with the return of state workers? Some businesses seem to think so.
A California lawmaker introduced a bill that would end exclusive control of ticket sales by companies like Ticketmaster.
California is the only state with an average of over $5.
California fast food restaurants with 60 or more locations, will pay workers at least 25% more than the state's $16 minimum wage. With the change comes concerns from small businesses.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
A bill introduced in the wake of our "Handcuffs in Hallways" investigation aims to reduce "unnecessary" calls for police at schools. But one California lawmaker could kill it without a vote.
We tried to work with law enforcement for nearly a year to avoid this lawsuit, but one local agency is simply refusing to release video that the public has a right to see. Its legal argument could impact law-enforcement policies across the state if allowed to stand.
Fentanyl test strips used to be illegal in California. Now, state law requires them on community and state college campuses. We put fentanyl test strips to the test, and what we found could save someone you know.
Also Thursday... Democratic mayors are joining the fight to reform Prop 47 despite California Governor Gavin Newsom's opposition.
The state regulates crematoriums for people, but we've learned there is zero oversight for pet crematoriums.
Kurtis Ming has had conversations with people in our community about the impact of inflation on their personal finances. It's forcing some to make some tough choices.
Theresa Ingraham paid for her homeowners insurance each month through her mortgage payment but learned that after her house fire, her AAA bill went unpaid.
California's attorney general is putting pressure on Facebook over an issue Call Kurtis first exposed more than a year ago.
When picking a house sitter to watch his labradoodle Milli for a week, Dave Harmon found someone with five-star reviews through the Rover App. Here's how he said it all went wrong.
Some groundbreaking fire protection ideas are being unveiled in Sacramento this week at a wildland firefighting conference.
Caldor Fire survivors are looking to sue the U.S. Forest Service, claiming they were negligent in protecting Grizzly Flats from destruction.
A ubiquitous, resilient and seemingly harmless plant is fueling an increase in large, fast-moving and destructive wildfires in the United States.
It marks a significant shift in fighting wildfires as nighttime helicopter suppression used to be impossible.
Nearly two and a half years after the Caldor Fire, Grizzly Flats still has not been able to rebuild the elementary school it lost.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
The high school players have trained hard all season to make Friday night's finals, and they didn't let their physical and mental challenges get in the way of playing a good game.
NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown is hosting his 23rd youth football camp at Sacramento State, an annual event that is part of a mentorship program for underserved young people.
An inspiring love story is still being written chapter by chapter at the Brookdale Folsom home for seniors. That's where Faye Guerrero and Rob Trueax found love again after loss.
Beauty 2 The Streetz provides clothing, hygiene products, makeovers, wigs and haircuts to those in need. Shirley Raines and her team traveled to Sacramento to do the same.
It's an old brick building you might miss on Main Street, but to some, it's much more than that.
Authorities are working to get an armed suspect out of a home in a south Sacramento neighborhood on Wednesday night.
Sacramento Republic FC's Roro Lopez has had so many highs during his time in the capital city, and now the community has shown up during one of his toughest times. Lopez's oldest son, Roman, was diagnosed with a pediatric heart condition that requires upcoming surgery.
Sacramento Republic FC's Roro Lopez has had so many highs during his time in the capital city, and now the community has shown up during one of his toughest times. Lopez's oldest son, Roman, was diagnosed with a pediatric heart condition that requires upcoming surgery.
So many people call the capital city of California home, but in this segment of Sacramento Speaks, we hit the streets to find out: if you could live anywhere else, where would it be?