Biden cancels $7.4 billion in student debt. Here's who is eligible.
The White House is turning to other methods to erase student debt after the Supreme Court blocked its broader effort to forgive loans.
The White House is turning to other methods to erase student debt after the Supreme Court blocked its broader effort to forgive loans.
President Joe Biden unveiled a new plan that comes after the Supreme Court ruled against his previous debt-forgiveness program.
This round of Biden's student loan forgiveness proposals targets the interest that adds up over time on student loans.
About 78,000 people will receive an email from President Joe Biden telling them that their loans are canceled. Here's what to know.
Typically, FAFSA forms are released on Oct. 1. But this year, the application forms came out three months late, on Dec. 30, 2023.
President Biden is forgiving another $1.2 billion in student loan debt, giving relief to 153,000 borrowers. Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, higher education reporter for the Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss who qualifies.
On Thursday, the Biden administration released a new proposal to expand student loan forgiveness as Americans nationwide struggle to repay their debt. Here's the latest.
Donations on the crowdfunding platform this year reveal a range of urgent financial needs, GoFundMe data shows.
The number of people seeking help on the platform to pay student loans has exploded over the last year, the crowdfunding site says.
As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.
Student loan borrowers facing problems with their servicer shouldn't have to repay their debt until the issues are resolved, 19 state attorneys general say.
Student loan payments resumed over the weekend following a pandemic-era pause that lasted more than three years. For millions, the payments will force them to make difficult cuts elsewhere as prices for gas and groceries remain high. Carter Evans reports.
Americans with student loan debt need to begin repaying their loans again after a hiatus of more than three years.
Scammers are seizing on "chaos and confusion" ahead of the resumption of student loan repayments, one expert warned.
More companies are now offering to help new hires pay off their student loan debt. The share of job listings that mention loan repayment assistance has more than doubled since 2019, according to new data from job platform Handshake. April Rubin, a breaking news reporter for Axios, joined CBS News to discuss the trend.
Student loan repayments are set to resume in October after being paused over three years ago at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Carter Evans takes a look at how the resumption will impact Americans.
Biden administration officials say the new federal program could cut monthly loan payments for 20 million people.
After a three-year hiatus, interest on student loans begins piling up again on Friday, with payments due in October.
Monthly loan payments may drop, based on a borrower's income.
Some borrowers who had enrolled in income-driven repayment plans will start getting their debt discharged this week.
Student loan repayments are set to resume in October when a pandemic-era relief program comes to an end, but nearly half of borrowers say they are not financially prepared to restart payments, according to a survey by U.S. News. With that in mind, the Biden administration is easing repayment requirements for many borrowers. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has more.
Only one-third of borrowers are aware that loan repayments will restart in October, a new survey found.
Many graduates aren't earning enough to even pay down their interest, causing loans to snowball.
The new income-driven repayment plan could cut borrowers' monthly payments in half, while some could see their monthly payments go down to $0.
Young voter groups hope to replicate the boost in midterm election turnout after the Supreme Court struck down the federal right to an abortion in 2022.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
The trial start date was originally scheduled for May 20.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
A sixth construction worker was recovered from the Key Bridge wreckage site Tuesday.
The shooting comes amid a rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but police said they could not speak to a motive at this stage of the investigation.
Israeli forces take "operational control" of the Gaza side of the vital Rafah border crossing as Netanyahu dismisses the latest cease-fire proposal.
A tornado destroyed homes and toppled trees and power lines when it roared through a small northeast Oklahoma city, one of several twisters that erupted in the central U.S. amid a series of powerful storms.
Approximately 450 planes potentially could be involved, a source told CBS News.
Alexander Louie, 34, told authorities he was not taking his HIV medication so he could purposely infect his partners.
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg is also a focus of the report, which claims he treated staff in a "demeaning and inappropriate manner."
The trial start date was originally scheduled for May 20.
Starbucks, once one of America's most cherished brands, is in a rut. Even long-time former CEO Howard Schultz is worried.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg is also a focus of the report, which claims he treated staff in a "demeaning and inappropriate manner."
Starbucks, once one of America's most cherished brands, is in a rut. Even long-time former CEO Howard Schultz is worried.
Video gamers eagerly awaiting a successor to Nintendo's hit Switch system finally got a clue on when to expect a new device.
Nvidia and Microsoft are among the backers of Wayve and its embodied AI technology, described as "GPT for driving."
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
The trial start date was originally scheduled for May 20.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she would force a vote on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson this week, but appeared to be retreating on the threat — for now.
Rep. Victoria Spartz, an Indiana Republican and the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress, is facing a primary challenge for her seat on Tuesday.
Group of Democrats from states including Minnesota, Nevada and Pennsylvania urges Biden "to use all tools at your disposal" to address border security issues.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
A survey from the American Academy of Dermatology finds more than one-third of adults reported getting a sunburn last year — the highest number since 2020.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
The shooting comes amid a rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but police said they could not speak to a motive at this stage of the investigation.
2 Ukrainian security officers have been detained and accused of treason over an alleged Russian plot to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
South African rescuers are "actually hearing people through the rubble" after a building collapsed in the city of George.
Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving her ex-husband's family death cap mushrooms with lunch, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of murder and attempted murder.
Heineken said the investment is a demonstration of "confidence in the resilience of the great British local in the face of uncertainty."
Stars were in full bloom at the Met Gala Monday night. The dress code was "Garden of Time." Rachel Smith from "Entertainment Tonight" breaks down fashion's biggest night.
Five-time Grammy winner Brittany Howard talks about how her latest album was born from a period of intense soul-searching and solitude in Nashville.
Gayle King gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at her preparation and journey to the Met Gala.
Oprah Winfrey unveils "Long Island" as her latest book club pick on "CBS Mornings." The sequel to Colm Tóibín's best-selling novel "Brooklyn," "Long Island" continues the story of Eilis Lacey more than two decades later now as a mother and wife in America.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
Video gamers eagerly awaiting a successor to Nintendo's hit Switch system finally got a clue on when to expect a new device.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
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.
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
Alexander Louie, 34, told authorities he was not taking his HIV medication so he could purposely infect his partners.
Officials are releasing new details in the deaths of two Australians and an American who were found dead near a camping site in Mexico with gunshot wounds last week. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
The shooting comes amid a rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but police said they could not speak to a motive at this stage of the investigation.
Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving her ex-husband's family death cap mushrooms with lunch, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of murder and attempted murder.
A Kansas City-area man, 75, admitted he killed his hospitalized wife, saying he couldn't take care of her or afford her medical bills, court records say.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner space capsule is set for a historic launch Monday night. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood looks at the long-awaited mission into orbit, and what it could mean for the future of space travel.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
The planned piloted launch of Boeing's long-delayed Starliner crew ferry ship was called off with less than two hours to go before liftoff.
After years of delays, Boeing is set to launch its Starliner spacecraft with a crew for the first time Monday. The test flight will carry two astronauts to the International Space Station.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
ByteDance filed a lawsuit Tuesday in response to a new law forcing the China-based company to sell its stake in TikTok or face a ban of the app in the U.S. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on that and the ongoing ouster threat from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene against House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Officials are releasing new details in the deaths of two Australians and an American who were found dead near a camping site in Mexico with gunshot wounds last week. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Two hours before its scheduled liftoff, Boeing's Starliner capsule was forced to stand down from its attempted launch to the International Space Station Monday night. A last-minute issue with a valve on the spacecraft's rocket is to blame and NASA says it will attempt to launch the capsule again on Friday at the earliest. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Oklahoma is recovering after a tornado hit the city of Barnsdall on Monday, knocking out power and damaging at least 30 homes. Officials say twisters there killed at least one person and injured several others. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in Tuesday for his fifth term after a reelection process that many Western observers have called unfair and undemocratic. If Putin serves out the full term, he will have had a longer reign than Joseph Stalin. Scott Radnitz, professor of Russian and Eurasian studies for the University of Washington, joined CBS News to discuss what an extended Putin rule means for the world.