Scott Pelley Details Clash That Led To His '60 Minutes' Firing In First Interview Since Ouster Scott Pelley Details Clash That Led To His '60 Minutes' Firing In First Interview Since Ouster
Scott Pelley Details Clash That Led To His '60 Minutes' Firing In First Interview Since Ouster A newsroom rupture is now spilling into public view. Scott Pelley detailed the chain of events that led to his firing from "60 Minutes" in a New York Times interview published Sunday, June 7. Pelley, 68, described the fallout at CBS News as deeply personal after 37 years at the network. He compared the "60 Minutes" staff to family and said the shock of seeing colleagues removed was difficult to process. He told The Times the emotions included “shock, dismay,” and said the bonds inside the program were unusually tight because staffers traveled, worked, and at times entered dangerous assignm…
20-Year-Old US Army Soldier Dies While Stationed At Fort Riley 20-Year-Old US Army Soldier Dies While Stationed At Fort Riley
20-Year-Old US Army Soldier Dies While Stationed At Fort Riley A mother says she is "broken" after the death of her 20-year-old son, a Pennsylvania native serving with the U.S. Army in Kansas. Charles "Chunkie" Aloysius Ciancaglione Jr., a lifelong resident of Media, passed away on Friday, May 30, while stationed in Kansas with the United States Army, according to his obituary released by Nolan Fidale Funeral Homes Friday, June 5. Ciancaglione was assigned to Fort Riley and had risen to the rank of Cavalry Scout after enlisting on March 22, 2024. He served as an operator for Bradley Fighting Vehicles, according to the obituary. A member of Penncrest H…
Penn State Senior Killed In Apparent Phone Robbery Steps From South Philly Home Penn State Senior Killed In Apparent Phone Robbery Steps From South Philly Home
Penn State Senior Killed In Apparent Phone Robbery Steps From South Philly Home A Penn State senior weeks away from graduation was shot and killed while walking home just steps from his South Philadelphia house during an apparent cellphone robbery early Saturday morning, police and family members said. William J. "Billy" Schmidt, 22, was walking home when he was shot on the 1900 block of Durfor Street at approximately 1:32 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, according to Philadelphia police. Officers from the city's 1st District responded to a report of a person with a gun and found Schmidt lying in the roadway suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest, police said. He was tr…
Cause Of Death Released For 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head, 72 Cause Of Death Released For 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head, 72
Cause Of Death Released For 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head, 72 A familiar face from two beloved TV worlds is being remembered by fans across generations. Anthony Head, the British actor known for "Buffy The Vampire Slayer," "Ted Lasso," and "Merlin," died after complications from pneumonia, according to multiple reports on Friday, June 5. NBC News reported that Head’s family confirmed his death. BBC News also reported that his daughters, Emily Head and Daisy Head, said he died surrounded by family. He was 72. Head was best known to many US viewers as Rupert Giles, the librarian, Watcher, and mentor to Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Buffy Summers in "Buffy T…
Philly Dental Clinic HIV, Hep Exposure Probe Continues As Suspended Dentist's Hearing Delayed Philly Dental Clinic HIV, Hep Exposure Probe Continues As Suspended Dentist's Hearing Delayed
Philly Dental Clinic HIV, Hep Exposure Probe Continues As Suspended Dentist's Hearing Delayed A dental clinic remains closed and its dentist remains suspended after a scheduled hearing was delayed, according to Pennsylvania Department of State records shared with Daily Voice on Friday, June 5. Kirti Chopra, D.D.S., the sole dentist at Smiles at Rittenhouse Square, remains under an emergency suspension order issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry after investigators alleged unsafe infection-control practices at the clinic, located at 255 S. 17th St., Suite 2507, in Philadelphia. A preliminary hearing had been scheduled for Monday, June 8, to determine whether a prima fac…
Most Americans Can't Afford Cheapest Seats At NBA Finals: Trump's Response? Most Americans Can't Afford Cheapest Seats At NBA Finals: Trump's Response?
Most Americans Can't Afford Cheapest Seats At NBA Finals: Trump's Response? It's not too late to see the New York Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, June 8. As long as you have $8,800 to spare, at a minimum. That's pocket change for President Donald Trump, who is expected to attend the game. When told that most Americans can't afford tickets to marquee sporting events, Trump offered a blunt response: "It's sort of semi-free to watch it on TV. That's the way life goes," said the president, who spent his Friday at a Wisconsin event for "some of the most loyal, hardworking patriots," farmers. …
Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan
Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan A family’s desperate search overseas has ended in heartbreak. James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student from Hoover, Alabama, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto, Japan, multiple reports said Saturday, June 6. Click here for a new, updated story - 'Unimaginable Loss': Family Shares Heartbreak After Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan His body was found by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, his mother, Nancy Higginbotham, said on social media. A cause of death had not been released. Kyoto police had not found evidence suggesting foul play in…
Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals
Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals A pill taken at bedtime may still be making decisions for drivers the next morning. A small clinical trial found that quetiapine, a psychiatric drug commonly known by the brand name Seroquel, may impair next-day reaction time and driving performance when used as an off-label sleep aid, StudyFinds reports. The study was published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Quetiapine is approved to treat conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also widely prescribed at lower doses for sleep problems, though that is considered off-label use. The trial involved 15 …
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise A small but striking study is giving cancer researchers another reason to closely watch a new kind of treatment. An experimental personalized mRNA vaccine showed lasting results in some patients with pancreatic cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City reported. The phase 1 trial involved 16 patients who received the vaccine after pancreatic cancer surgery, along with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug. The vaccine, called autogene cevumeran, was custom-made for each patient using the unique genetic changes in that person’s tumor. In eight of the 16 patients, the…
Swimmer, 23, Still Missing After Search Off Seaside Heights Swimmer, 23, Still Missing After Search Off Seaside Heights
Swimmer, 23, Still Missing After Search Off Seaside Heights A 23-year-old swimmer remained missing Saturday, June 6, more than a day after disappearing in the water off the Jersey Shore. The U.S. Coast Guard received a report at approximately 1:57 p.m. Friday, June 5, of a person in the water about 100 yards offshore of Seaside Heights, a spokesperson for the agency said. A 47-foot Motor Lifeboat from Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light and a helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City were dispatched to the scene, according to the Coast Guard. Local emergency responders also deployed marine, aerial, and shoreline search resources. Co…
Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Hotel Room During Duty Assignment Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Hotel Room During Duty Assignment
Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Hotel Room During Duty Assignment A Marine and soon-to-be father was found dead in a hotel room while on assignment, leaving investigators searching for answers and loved ones mourning a sudden loss. Sgt. Albert Haynes II, 24, of Austin, Pennsylvania, was discovered dead in a hotel room in Starke, Florida, on Friday, May 30, according to the U.S. Marine Corps. Haynes was assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and was supporting a poolee function with Recruiting Station Jacksonville while on temporary additional duty when he died, military officials said. The Bra…
Trenton Man Who Intentionally Set Fire To Home Busted In PA: Police Trenton Man Who Intentionally Set Fire To Home Busted In PA: Police
Trenton Man Who Intentionally Set Fire To Home Busted In PA: Police A 37-year-old Trenton man was arrested and charged with attempted murder and arson after he intentionally set fire to a home, police announced Friday, June 5, authorities said. On Saturday, May 16, at 7:33 a.m., police and firefighters responded to 756 Pennington Ave. for a house fire and were directed to an assault victim, Trenton police said. The assault victim had been the occupant of the residence on fire, police said. Fire personnel evacuated all residents, and no injuries were reported, police said An investigation determined Karon Oliver had forced his way into the residence arm…
Dog Killed In EHT Fire: Police Dog Killed In EHT Fire: Police
Dog Killed In EHT Fire: Police A dog was killed in a fire in Egg Harbor Township Thursday, June 4, authorities said. At 2:31 p.m., officers responded to the home at 102 Millstone Court and observed flames and smoke coming from the roof, Egg Harbor Township police said. While the homeowners were able to evacuate, the dog, Rocky, was unable to be rescued before the flames became too intense, police said. Multiple fire departments assisted with fighting the blaze, which was extinguished after an hour, police said. A GoFundMe has been set up for the Palankers to assist them with getting back on their feet.  The cause …
Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships' Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships'
Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships' The three remaining correspondents at "60 Minutes" said they'll stay with the iconic newsmagazine, but echoed criticisms that CBS News has faced over its changes under controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim announced their decision in a joint message to colleagues on Friday, June 5. The memo was first reported by NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik. The statement follows weeks of turmoil at CBS News, highlighted by a purge at "60 Minutes" that saw the firings of correspondents Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia…
‘Sadistic Torture’ Baby Monkey Videos In Animal Abuse Ring Land NJ Man Prison Time: DOJ ‘Sadistic Torture’ Baby Monkey Videos In Animal Abuse Ring Land NJ Man Prison Time: DOJ
‘Sadistic Torture’ Baby Monkey Videos In Animal Abuse Ring Land NJ Man Prison Time: DOJ A third man has admitted his role in a disturbing online network dedicated to creating and distributing videos showing the torture and sexual abuse of baby monkeys, federal authorities announced on Thursday, June 4. Hugh T. Campbell of Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court in Cincinnati to conspiring to create and distribute so-called "animal crush" videos, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Campbell participated in online groups dedicated to creating and sharing videos depicting extreme violence and sexual abuse involving monkeys, investigators said. According to court do…
NJ Actor's Residuals From Blockbuster Hit Are 'Enough To Buy NY Hot Dog': Report NJ Actor's Residuals From Blockbuster Hit Are 'Enough To Buy NY Hot Dog': Report
NJ Actor's Residuals From Blockbuster Hit Are 'Enough To Buy NY Hot Dog': Report David Krumholtz appeared in one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time, but don't expect those residual checks to fund a sleigh ride. The 48-year-old Bergen County dad of two recently revealed what he earns these days from "The Santa Clause" movies with Tim Allen, in which he played Bernard the Head Elf in the 1994 hit and its 2002 sequel. Krumholtz shared the figure with Page Six during a press day last month for "Are You Now or Have You Ever Been," the Broadway revival of Eric Bentley's 1972 play, the outlet exclusively reported. While discussing residual payments, Krumholtz ex…
'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation 'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation
'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation A tense radio exchange near a busy airport is now part of a federal investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call involving a JetBlue flight and a smaller aircraft in Florida near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, according to multiple reports. The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, June 1, as JetBlue Flight 1256 was approaching the airport in Broward County, Florida, CBS News reported. Simple Flying reported that the JetBlue aircraft was an Airbus A321neo arriving from Guayaquil, Ecuador. The smaller aircraft was registered to …
'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy Stabbed To Death 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy Stabbed To Death
'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy Stabbed To Death A familiar face from big-screen hits and prime-time crime dramas has been identified in a deadly Los Angeles case. Actor James Handy, 81, died after being stabbed on Wednesday, June 3, in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, according to authorities. Officers were called around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to a home in the 19200 block of Erwin Street regarding an unknown trouble report, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. LAPD said the 911 caller stated, "I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin." Police found Handy unconscious in the front yard with a…
New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places
New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places For anyone dreaming of a waterfront address, this ranking may require a very deep breath. Monaco was named the world’s most expensive city in the 2025 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report from Henley & Partners and New World Wealth. The tiny city-state topped the report’s list of most expensive cities, with prime real estate averaging $38,800 per square meter. That means a 100-square-meter apartment, or about 1,076 square feet, would average about $3.88 million. New York City ranked second, with prime real estate averaging $27,500 per square meter. Hong Kong followed at $26,300 per square…
'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For 'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For
'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For A message that appears to be a harmless mix-up can be the start of something much more costly. The warning centers on so-called "accidental" texts. The message may sound casual and believable, such as someone saying they are running late or trying to reach another person. The trap is the reply. Experian says wrong-number texts are often the first step in romance or employment scams. Scammers may also use AI messaging bots to target large numbers of people at once. Even a polite answer, such as telling the sender they have the wrong number, can show a scammer that the phone line is active…
NJ HS Grad Pardoned By Trump In Jan. 6 Riot Lands Pentagon Job NJ HS Grad Pardoned By Trump In Jan. 6 Riot Lands Pentagon Job
NJ HS Grad Pardoned By Trump In Jan. 6 Riot Lands Pentagon Job A former New Jersey high school graduate who pleaded guilty in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot has been hired for a position at the Pentagon, according to published reports. Elias Irizarry, 24, previously of Montclair, was apparently appointed to a role within the Defense Department after previously pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge stemming from the Capitol breach (click here for the complaint). He later pleaded guilty to entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds and was sentenced to 14 days in jail and later pardoned by President Trump. Irizarry …
Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At CT Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At CT Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There
Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At CT Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There Hunter Biden says he smoked crack at a notorious Connecticut highway hotel while battling drug addiction and alcoholism. The 56-year-old son of former President Joe Biden made the admission in a Thursday, June 4, post on X, where he also claimed a widely shared shirtless photo of himself was taken at a former Super 8 motel off I-95 in West Haven when he was in the throes of that addiction.  Biden was sparring with a critic over his comments that politicians and the wealthy use divisive politics as a distraction tactic. He believes they are getting "fat and rich" while the country tears…
Month After NBC Appearance, Camden School Nurse Airlifted Home With Terminal Illness Month After NBC Appearance, Camden School Nurse Airlifted Home With Terminal Illness
Month After NBC Appearance, Camden School Nurse Airlifted Home With Terminal Illness Last month, Robin Cogan was on an NBC News segment featuring grandparents sharing stories of childhood illness to raise awareness for vaccines. On Wednesday, June 3, the beloved Camden school nurse and Cherry Hill grandmither was aboard a medical helicopter from Virginia to South Jersey after a sudden terminal diagnosis. A GoFundMe for her family had raised more than $72,000. Cogan, a nationally recognized advocate for children's health and school nursing, had been hospitalized in Virginia when friends and family launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover the cost of transporting her back to New…
Getting A REAL ID In NJ Just Got Easier, Sherrill Says: Here's Why Getting A REAL ID In NJ Just Got Easier, Sherrill Says: Here's Why
Getting A Real ID In NJ Just Got Easier, Sherrill Says: Here's Why More than 300,000 additional New Jersey residents have obtained REAL IDs in the first four months of Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration, according to an announcement made Thursday, June 4. The number of New Jersey residents with a REAL ID has increased from about 2.2 million at the start of the administration to more than 2.5 million today, representing a 12.5% increase, state officials said. Among the changes, MVC now allows customers to use eligible digital documents as proof of address when applying for a REAL ID. The policy took effect in April. "We expanded REAL ID availability and …
Princeton Man Defrauded Investors Out Of $2.5 Million: AG Princeton Man Defrauded Investors Out Of $2.5 Million: AG
Princeton Man Defrauded Investors Out Of $2.5 Million: AG A Princeton man is being sued by the New Jersey Bureau of Securities after he defrauded out of investors out of $2.5 million, authorities said. Xiao Hu, aka Mark Hu, through his companies Skyline) and Thunderbirds offered and sold unregistered, fraudulent securities to at least 15 investors, including at least nine New Jersey residents, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. The investment instruments included stock offerings, funding and sponsorship agreements promising fixed returns, and related investment contracts tied to technology and AI development projects, Davenport s…
Remaining '60 Minutes' Stars May Leave Amid CBS News Purge, Turmoil: Report Remaining '60 Minutes' Stars May Leave Amid CBS News Purge, Turmoil: Report
Remaining '60 Minutes' Stars May Leave Amid CBS News Purge, Turmoil: Report The three remaining "60 Minutes" correspondents are reportedly deciding whether to stay with the iconic newsmagazine amid a high-profile wave of firings and growing turmoil at CBS News. "60 Minutes" veteran reporters Bill Whitaker, Lesley Stahl, and Jon Wertheim held an hourlong meeting on Wednesday, June 3, to discuss their futures at the program, Status reported. Their discussion came after Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia Vega were fired during a newsroom purge at "60 Minutes." Whitaker is weighing his options and could leave the show, three sources told Status. S…
Prosecutor's Sergeant Stole Injured Journalist's $10K Camera Gear At Delaney Hall: AG Prosecutor's Sergeant Stole Injured Journalist's $10K Camera Gear At Delaney Hall: AG
Prosecutor's Sergeant Stole Injured Journalist's $10K Camera Gear At Delaney Hall: AG A sergeant with a prosecutor's office in New Jersey has been charged with stealing a photojournalist's camera equipment after the journalist was injured while covering a protest at Delaney Hall in Newark, authorities said. Essex County Prosecutor's Sgt. Darryl Brown, 43, of Sparta Township, was charged by complaint summons with third-degree theft following an investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability's Corruption Bureau, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said Thursday, June 4. The journalist was working near Delaney Hall on Saturday, May 30, when an injury caused …
Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike
Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike A cruise ship's crew member was found dead after going missing for days on a rugged volcano trail in the Caribbean, authorities said. Search teams discovered Wang Zyuan's body in St. Kitts on Monday, June 1, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force said in a Facebook post. The 33-year-old was reported missing on a Mount Liamuiga hiking trail on Wednesday, May 27. Wang was last seen on the trail at about 10 a.m. that day. The Chinese national was traveling alone and without a guide when he disappeared, police said. At about 2 p.m., Wang called 911 to re…
Dunkin' Unveils Summer 2026 Menu With New Drinks, Special Meal Deal: See What's On It Dunkin' Unveils Summer 2026 Menu With New Drinks, Special Meal Deal: See What's On It
Dunkin' Unveils Summer 2026 Menu With New Drinks, Special Meal Deal: See What's On It This Barbie is all over Dunkin's summer menu. Mattel and Dunkin' announced the launch of several Barbie-themed beverages in a joint news release. The collaboration is the focus of the summer 2026 menu, which Dunkin' officially debuted on Wednesday, June 3. The partnership centers on Barbie Pink Strawberry Cold Foam. The limited-time topping adds a pink finish and strawberry flavor to iced drinks. Customers can put the foam in seven beverages: Almond Strawberry Shortcake Iced Coffee Double Strawberry Daydream Refresher Pink Mango Daydream Refresher Pink Cherry Daydream Refr…
Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals
Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals A highly contagious stomach bug is showing up in a way that can catch communities before doctor visits do. WastewaterSCAN data showed high norovirus levels nationally, including in the Northeast, according to its dashboard viewed Tuesday, June 2. WastewaterSCAN says it monitors norovirus and other infectious disease targets in wastewater samples across participating sites. Norovirus is often called the "stomach flu," but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is not related to influenza. It causes acute gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach or intestines. Sy…
'60 Minutes' Shakeup Hits 'CBS Evening News': Watch How Network Covered It '60 Minutes' Shakeup Hits 'CBS Evening News': Watch How Network Covered It
'60 Minutes' Shakeup Hits 'CBS Evening News': Watch How Network Covered It Journalists spend careers trying not to become the story. This time, the story landed inside the newsroom. The Wednesday, June 3, broadcast of "CBS Evening News" covered the firing of longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley, with a report by CBS News correspondent Jim Axelrod and a closing tribute from anchor Tony Dokoupil. CBS News posted the entire segment on YouTube. It can be viewed here. Pelley was fired on Tuesday, June 2, after a heated staff meeting with newly installed "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton. Bilton’s termination letter accused Pelley of a "performat…