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Rescue underway after deadly earthquake hits Taiwan; Oregon recriminalizes drug possession.
Rescue underway after deadly earthquake hits Taiwan; Oregon recriminalizes drug possession.
Hospitals must now receive informed patient consent for breast, pelvic, prostate and rectal exams performed by medical students -- particularly on anesthetized patients, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday. Michelle Mello, professor of law and health policy at Stanford University, joins CBS News to unpack the new policy.
West Virginia 18-year-old Rania Zuri is using her gap year before college to create a nonprofit that collects and donates books to low-income communities. She also managed to author a resolution that was passed by the U.S. Senate to designate National Early Childhood Literacy Awareness Day. Scott MacFarlane reports.
The book contains a handwritten note by its first owner saying, "a book about the human soul deserved to have a human covering."
"If it has to do with young girls in New York City, then it's not political," said Meridith Maskara, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York.
City Year New York is an education nonprofit which supplies teams of student success coaches to serve as tutors, mentors and role models in 17 public schools citywide.
The Biden administration has announced a new wave of student loan forgiveness, this time canceling nearly $6 billion for public service workers like teachers and nurses. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Nearly 100 young Black women and girls came together Wednesday in Philadelphia to hear from athletes and learn about how sports can empower them.
Most 8-year-old boys don't get dressed to the nines. But James Ramage of Chelsea, Maine, loves to dress for third-grade success.
National Pi Day is recognized on March 14 in the U.S. and around the world. Here's what to know about the quirky holiday, and how to celebrate.
Students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it's not part of instruction.
The requirement was suspended in 2020 due to limited testing availability during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Drag queen and self-described "math queen" Kyne Santos went viral on Tik-Tok with her math riddles and explainers. Her videos have attracted millions of views online. She joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about her new book, "Math in Drag,” where she investigates mathematical mysteries all while educating about the art of drag.
Liberty University will pay a $14 million fine for its failure to disclose information about crimes on its campus and for its treatment of sexual assault survivors.
CBS News is getting a first look at what is on the minds of voters casting their ballots this Super Tuesday. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the findings.
The U.S. Department of Education says there's a shortage of teachers across the nation, with 40 states reporting public school staff levels that are lower than they were before the pandemic. Daniel Pink, contributing columnist at The Washington Post, joins CBS News to examine what can be done to end the shortage.
More companies are dropping education requirements from job postings, but a new study shows you're still much better off in the job market with a college degree. Parisa Fatehi-Weeks, a senior director at Indeed, joins CBS News to explain the implications of these changes.
For many Americans, a college degree is seen as the key to professional success and economic mobility. However, a new study shows that promise does not hold for some graduates. Vanessa Fuhrmans, deputy chief for the Wall Street Journal's careers and workplace bureau, joins CBS News to discuss the high percentage of post-grad underemployment.
Computer glitches to the U.S. Department of Education's overhaul of the FAFSA form has led to a botched rollout that has forced colleges across the country to push their financial aid deadlines. It's also left many students in the lurch. Meg Oliver explains.
The free housing initiative, which is the first of its kind in the country, has not only attracted attention for its innovation, but for its potential to serve as a blueprint for addressing educational and housing challenges nationwide.
A pioneering initiative in New Haven, Connecticut, offers a creative response to the dual challenges of low teacher pay and the affordable housing crisis by providing early childhood workers with free housing.
"In many people's minds, the African American Community did not exist," Adrienne Rhodes, co-founder of The Preserving Black Haddonfield History Project, said.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum's foundation has joined forces with SoFi in a groundbreaking partnership aimed at empowering children with financial literacy and assisting families in at-risk communities towards home ownership.
Oak Park and River Forest High School was the first in the state to offer a new Advanced Placement African American Studies course.
Big changes are coming to the SAT exam this March. CBS News' Aubrey Gelpieryn explains how a digital format will alter the content of the exam and what students can do to prepare.
The prosecution is delivering its closing argument in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in a New York court.
Tyler Wenrich was facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
In an order issued Tuesday, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon rejected Special Counsel Jack Smith's motion to impose a gag order on certain public statements by former President Donald Trump.
The pilot and sole occupant of the plane was conscious and is being transported to a nearby hospital, Albuquerque International Sunport airport authorities said.
The Democratic National Committee wants to nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris virtually before the scheduled convention to ensure meeting Ohio's Aug. 7 ballot certification deadline.
"The reality is that some people do indeed try to game the system," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told CBS News.
U.S. NATO allies are preparing for the changing political realities that a Trump presidency could bring.
Police in Northern California on Tuesday helped U.S. Marshals arrest a fugitive wanted in a Massachusetts rape case nearly two decades after he fled that state during his trial, authorities said.
Pope Francis' office issued a statement on Tuesday responding to reports that the pontiff had used a homophobic slur in a closed-door meeting with bishops.
The prosecution is delivering its closing argument in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in a New York court.
Storms with damaging winds and baseball-sized hail have pummeled Texas again.
"Everyone is taking a hit with these storms," Oklahoma insurance official says of the mounting financial toll from extreme weather.
The pilot was able to exit the plane and was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, a local fire department official said.
Most employers give a company match for people who sock money into their 401(k)s. But that "free money" may be doled out unfairly.
"Everyone is taking a hit with these storms," Oklahoma insurance official says of the mounting financial toll from extreme weather.
Most employers give a company match for people who sock money into their 401(k)s. But that "free money" may be doled out unfairly.
Employees who constantly emphasize how stressed out they are at work are shooting themselves in the foot, study suggests.
Amtrak said trains traveling between Boston and Washington, D.C., could face delays because of the heat this summer.
Participants in the anti-consumption movement talk it up as a away to shed debt and protect the planet.
The prosecution is delivering its closing argument in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in a New York court.
U.S. NATO allies are preparing for the changing political realities that a Trump presidency could bring.
Three people were shot to death in a small South Dakota town, and a former law officer who once served as the town's mayor is charged in the killings.
The decision could complicate prosecutors' case against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez as it relates to Egypt and military aid.
The Democratic National Committee wants to nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris virtually before the scheduled convention to ensure meeting Ohio's Aug. 7 ballot certification deadline.
How do American sunscreens stack up against others around the world? A 1938 law may be blocking your best options for skin cancer protection.
Candy is not great for your teeth, but experts say there are three other types of foods and drinks to be mindful about for better oral health.
Drugs such as LSD, ketamine, mushrooms and MDMA can be powerful treatments for severe depression and PTSD, mounting evidence suggests — but not everyone is convinced.
Spencer Wright's son, Levi Wright, has shown some progress since he was found unconscious in a river, his mother said.
Bird flu has been confirmed in dairy cattle herds in nine states, has been found in milk and has prompted the slaughter of millions of chickens and turkeys.
U.S. NATO allies are preparing for the changing political realities that a Trump presidency could bring.
Tyler Wenrich was facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Pope Francis' office issued a statement on Tuesday responding to reports that the pontiff had used a homophobic slur in a closed-door meeting with bishops.
Spain, Ireland and Norway moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state on Tuesday, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration amid the Israel-Hamas war.
At least 100 parrots, bats and other animals have died amid a heatwave in Mexico. More than 150 monkeys have died.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
A venue issued an apology after actor Richard Dreyfuss made allegedly sexist and homophobic comments at a "Jaws" event on Saturday.
Bestselling author John Grisham is returning to the beach with his latest page-turner. His book "Camino Ghosts" is the third in his Camino Island trilogy. He talks to "CBS Mornings" about the important history behind the book.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
In the Off-Broadway comedy, Sedgwick plays the mother of a young disabled woman who is romantically involved with a disabled man.
Some school districts are turning to technology like artificial intelligence to help tackle major bus driver shortages. A school district in Colorado shows how their system could become a model nationwide.
A severe school bus driver shortage has left many students without reliable transportation but a district in Colorado Springs has found a high-tech solution.
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.
Advocates say the technology, including facial recognition, will lead to improved security and efficiency, but some remain concerned about privacy.
New technology is transforming the way travelers pass through airports. Biometrics, including facial recognition are becoming more common. A push in Congress to restrict the TSA's use of biometrics failed earlier this month.
One million species worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to the United Nations. One of the reasons is climate change. As dire as it sounds, there are many communities working to protect the Earth and those threatened species.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released new 2024 weather outlooks for the summer. CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans breaks down how the predictions may be connected to climate change.
The Environmental Protection Agency is urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water from cyberattacks. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to discuss.
Police in Northern California on Tuesday helped U.S. Marshals arrest a fugitive wanted in a Massachusetts rape case nearly two decades after he fled that state during his trial, authorities said.
Three people were shot to death in a small South Dakota town, and a former law officer who once served as the town's mayor is charged in the killings.
The man convicted in the 2022 hammer attack on Paul Pelosi apologized and was again sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday, as the sentencing hearing in his case was reopened due to a court error.
David Berkowitz terrorized New York City with a series of shootings that killed six people and wounded seven beginning in July 1976.
Police said "officers arrested a man after he allegedly ran naked through the aircraft mid-flight and knocked a crew member to the floor."
Scientists used decades-old images to track changes on the planet's surface.
Engineers are confident the leak will not worsen in flight, and even if it does, the Starliner can safely launch June 1.
The orbits of six planets will bring them to the same side of the sun to create a "planetary parade" in early June.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
A photographer who was on "The Dating Game" became one of the nation's deadliest serial killers. Eight years after "48 Hours"' first report, new victims emerge. Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, June 1 at 9/8c on CBS.
Top House Democrats are wondering why a small plaque to honor police officers who saved the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 was not completed or installed by the March 2023 deadline required by law — and still hasn't been. Congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Donald Trump's defense cast doubt on Michael Cohen's testimony during closing arguments at the former president's "hush money" criminal trial. Lead attorney Todd Blanche repeatedly called Cohen a liar during his statement. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Errol Barnett report.
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales is facing a challenge by the more conservative-leaning Brandon Herrera in Texas' 23rd congressional district. CBS News' Hunter Woodall is following the race.
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates announced Tuesday she's donating $1 billion to help support women and families, with a focus on reproductive rights and combating the racial gap in mortality rates for women. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.