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Debate heats up over student loan forgiveness
Some 43 million Americans currently have student loan debt. It is the second-largest category of debt for U.S. borrowers. The Biden administration is considering forgiving some amount of the debt, which would have an enormous impact on millions of borrowers. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Metabolic issues and the formula shortage
Meg Oliver spoke to a family whose eight-year-old daughter needs formula for most of her nutrition due to metabolic issues. They open up about how the baby formula shortage is impacting their family.
Sandy Hook mother on Buffalo shooting
Nelba Márquez-Greene is the mother of a girl named Ana Grace who was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting. Márquez-Greene joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her reaction to the mass shooting in Buffalo, and how to provide support to the community and the families affected.
Biden begins visit to Asia
President Joe Biden opened his trip to Asia on Friday with a focus on the U.S. tech sector, touring a Samsung computer chip plant in South Korea. During his six-day stay, Biden will also visit Japan. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Biden visits South Korea amid "real risk of some kind of provocation"
As Biden arrived to tout deals for American jobs, North Korea was poised for a nuclear weapons test and China launched military exercises.
Trump pays contempt fine
His legal team is expected to file additional documents today related to a sprawling civil financial fraud probe by New York.
S&P 500 enters bear market as inflation tightens grip
The S&P 500 has tumbled more than 20% from its peak in January as mounting recession fears spook investors.
As midterms near, debate over student loan forgiveness heats up
More than 43 million borrowers hold more than $1.6 trillion in federal student loan debt.
20 years after string of hospital deaths, ex-nurse charged with murder
In the five months Jennifer Anne Hall worked at Hedrick Medical Center, the hospital experienced 18 "code blue" incidents.
Barnes & Noble pressured to restrict sales of most banned book
Virginia lawmaker says retailer should obtain parental consent before selling two "obscene" books to minors.
2 killed, 8 wounded in mass shooting outside a Chicago McDonald's
Police confirmed a suspect is in custody and a weapon was recovered from the scene.
Searchers find missing hiker dead, his dog alive next to him
Authorities say they told Donald Hayes, 74, to stay put after he reported that he was lost but he kept trying to find his way, only to get deeper into a northern Arizona forest.
Central Park birder gets his own TV show
Christian Cooper, who was catapulted into the national spotlight after a racially charged incident in Central Park, now has a show on National Geographic.
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Senate passes $39.8 billion Ukraine aid bill, sending it to Biden's desk
The vote was 86 to 11. The measure doesn't include changes Sen. Rand Paul wanted that prompted him to delay its consideration.
Finland says Russia is cutting off natural gas supplies
Energy cutoff comes after Finland and neighbor Sweden formally applied to join NATO this week.
To prove war crimes, Ukrainian families forced to bury loved ones twice
CBS News meets a family suffering the anguish of a beloved son and husband being exhumed in the name of holding Russia's invading forces to account.
Ukrainian medic taken captive after she recorded horrors of war
A Ukrainian medic recorded her time in Mariupol on a tiny data card, which was smuggled out to the world in a tampon.
Russians fear Mariupol abuse will backfire, U.S. intel shows
The abuses include beating and electrocuting city officials and robbing homes, according to an intelligence finding.
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DHS watchdog: Migrants weren't tested for COVID before flying
Failure to test migrants before these commercial flights risked exposing other migrants, government staff and the general public to COVID-19, according to the DHS inspector general.
"Efficient predator": Invasive green crab found in new area
The Carcinus maenas — or "raving mad crab" — preys on juvenile clams, out-competes native crab species and wreaks havoc on marine ecosystems.
What is monkeypox?
At least one case of monkeypox has been confirmed in the U.S.
Woman casts doubt on account of teens who say they were raped
Karen and Sharon Sanders testified they were attacked by a Black man in 1977. A woman who claims to have new information questions that account.
"Butcher of the Andes" victims laid to rest decades after massacre
The bodies were exhumed from a mass grave to be identified using DNA tests.
Remains of Colorado mom found 4 years after she went missing
The DA's office said it received information "including the exact location of Rita's remains."
Ex-deputy gets 18 years after women drown in locked van
One of the victim's sons said the former deputy "will remember my mom by hearing her screams in the back of that van."
Kyoto, Japan's beautiful old imperial capital, is going broke fast
Before COVID hit, the ancient city's 17 world heritage sites and 2,000 temples and shrines drew 88 million tourists in in a single year. But it still can't pay the bills.
Pub owner says Vogue publisher asked him to change name of business
The pub has been in the small U.K. village of Vogue for 150 years, and Graham felt the letter was a little heavy-handed.
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U.S. soccer has equal gender pay. Will other sports follow?
Pro basketball and tennis continues to pay American women athletes millions of dollars less than men.
Mastercard wants to let you buy stuff with your face
Credit card giant to test biometric system aimed at streamlining the checkout process in stores.
The best places to work in 2022, ranked
It's not only tech companies that continue to win over employees with flexible work environments, good pay and better benefits.
The next shock for homeowners: Surging property tax assessments
Some homeowners are facing "sticker shock" from stiffer property tax bills. Blame the pandemic real estate boom.
"Cruel summer": Gas forecast to top $6 per gallon nationally
California drivers are already paying $6 a gallon — that could soon become the new normal around the U.S., JPMorgan says.
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DHS watchdog: Migrants weren't tested for COVID before flying
Failure to test migrants before these commercial flights risked exposing other migrants, government staff and the general public to COVID-19, according to the DHS inspector general.
CDC clears Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine boosters for children as young as five
The agency also upped its recommendation for second boosters in adults 50 and older, as well as the immunocompromised.
Nearly half of Americans live in areas where they should consider masking, CDC data says
The CDC published updated data Thursday on counties at "medium" and "high" levels of COVID-19.
COVID cases up 76% among kids in recent weeks
It's not just among kids — infections are on the rise nationwide.
North Korea's suspected COVID-19 caseload approaching 2 million
And the real numbers could be worse than Pyongyang is saying as it scrambles to soften the impact on leader Kim Jong Un's image and its fragile economy.
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Here Comes The Sun: Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin
Actresses Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda sit down with Tracy Smith to discuss "Grace and Frankie," getting older and the importance of female friendships. Also, Martha Teichner visits Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas, opened by Alice Walton. "Here Comes The Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Here Comes The Sun: Delia Ephron and more
Author and screenwriter Delia Ephron sits down with Dr. Jon LaPook to discuss love, the loss of her sister and her triumph over cancer. We also have a story about a man who stumbled across millions of dollars' worth of art. "Here Comes The Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Here Comes The Sun: "First Ladies" and crypto
Their names ring out with historical and cultural significance: Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford and Michelle Obama. Leslie Stahl spoke with the women who portrayed them: Gillian Anderson, Michelle Pfeiffer and Viola Davis. We also have a story on cryptocurrency. You've heard of it, but do you really know what it is and how it works? "Here Comes The Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Here Comes The Sun: First sister and more
Valerie Biden Owens sits down with Norah O'Donnell to discuss how she has supported her big brother, Joe, over the years. We also take you to a new exhibit called "African/American: Making the Nation's Table," located in the Museum of Food and Drink in New York City, where we learn how Black culture shaped American cuisine. "Here Comes The Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Here Comes The Sun: "The Godfather" and gems on display
It's been 50 years since “The Godfather” premiered in 1972. Tracy Smith found out from famed director Francis Ford Coppola that the classic almost never got made. We also take you inside a display of dazzling gems – you might even call them rock stars. “Here Comes The Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
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Buffalo mass murder suspect indicted
Family members of the 10 people killed in the Buffalo supermarket shooting voiced their grief and demanded change after the alleged gunman was indicted on a first-degree murder charge. Jericka Duncan reports.
Group of female Rhodes Scholars make West Point history
The four cadets talk about what service means to them.
Recommendations on wellness books
Sarah Gelman, the Editorial Director of Amazon Books, joins "CBS Mornings" during Mental Health Awareness Month to recommend several wellness books that could help improve your life.
Maye Musk on Sports Illustrated cover
Maye Musk, mother of Elon Musk, joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss her historic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover. The 74-year-old is now oldest model to grace the cover of the iconic issue.
Buffalo Bills show support after shooting
Players for the Buffalo Bills showed their support for their grieving community Wednesday, paying their respects to the lives lost in Saturday's massacre. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Reclaiming history on a former plantation
An Air Force veteran wanted a new house for large family gatherings; he ended up getting an incredible link to his family’s past.
How Bellingcat is unmasking Putin and Russia
Scott Pelley reports on the innovative group that’s been exposing Vladimir Putin since 2014.
Mental health crisis among U.S. kids
Sharyn Alfonsi reports from Wisconsin where rates of adolescent self-harm and attempted suicide have nearly doubled since 2019.
Mark Esper: The 60 Minutes Interview
In his new memoir, “A Sacred Oath,” Esper writes that he had to press President Trump to send aid to Ukraine, and also walked the president back from ideas such as shooting protesters and missile strikes in Mexico.
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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Pediatric nurse uses healing power of music to bring kids joy
As a kid, Manny Remilus was in and out of the hospital, and the nurses there made his stays easier. He wanted to do the same for the next generation.
High school student runs sub-4 minute mile, breaking record
Gary Martin has gotten extremely close to breaking this record during other track meets this year, but at a meet on Monday, he finally did it.
A congresswoman thought she was filming an ad. She was getting engaged
Mace was hesitant to knock on the door at first, not wanting to surprise the residents inside by showing up with her camera crew. But the person who opened the door shocked her.
Strangers help stop car when driver suffers medical episode
Several people worked together to stop the car as it rolled forward.
Tennessee couple wakes up to find a strange dog in their bed
"I roll over and me and my husband I lock eyes — and sure enough, it is not our dog," Julie Johnson said.
CBS Reports
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Are the Kids All Right?: Gen(der) Z
For an unprecedented number of young people in Gen Z, gender is a social construct that needs dismantling. In this CBS Reports documentary, we follow four teens with diverse gender identities to see how they are dealing with and experiencing a world that’s redefining gender.
Are the Kids All Right?: Free Speech
Is free speech under threat? CBS Reports explores that question with members of Gen Z, many of whom say their right to free expression is eroding.
Are the Kids All Right?: The Internet
Gen Z is the first generation to go from birth through adolescence completely connected. This episode of the CBS Reports documentary series "Are the Kids All Right?" reveals the toll the online world is taking on kids’ self-esteem and self-control, as well as how some intrepid teens are trying to reshape their generation's relationship with technology.
Are the Kids All Right?: Racism
A racial reckoning is happening in America, but the voices of kids and teens are often missing from that conversation. In this episode of the CBS Reports documentary series "Are the Kids All Right?" young people from across the country share their perspectives on race and firsthand experiences with racism in the U.S. today.
Are the Kids All Right?: Chasing Fame
"Chasing Fame" is the first episode of a new CBS Reports documentary series that explores the transformational shifts faced by today's youth — in their own words — to answer the question: "Are the Kids All Right?" "Chasing Fame" looks at the toll chasing social media fame can take on teens.
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The next PS5 restock is Friday: What you need to know to finally score a PlayStation 5
Looking to buy a PS5? Here's a handy guide for tracking restocks at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Gamestop and more.
Best washers and dryer deals in 2022, including huge discounts on Samsung
Shop the best washers and dryers from LG, Samsung and Maytag.
Best Ikea alternatives at Amazon
These Amazon picks include free two-day shipping and Ikea's similar budget-friendly prices.
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S&P 500 enters bear market as inflation tightens grip
The S&P 500 has tumbled more than 20% from its peak in January as mounting recession fears spook investors.
Winter storm warning in effect for Colorado
Parts of metro Colorado could see up to 12 inches of heavy snow, according to the NWS.
DHS watchdog: Migrants weren't tested for COVID before flying
Failure to test migrants before these commercial flights risked exposing other migrants, government staff and the general public to COVID-19, according to the DHS inspector general.
"Efficient predator": Invasive green crab found in new area
The Carcinus maenas — or "raving mad crab" — preys on juvenile clams, out-competes native crab species and wreaks havoc on marine ecosystems.
Trump pays contempt fine
His legal team is expected to file additional documents today related to a sprawling civil financial fraud probe by New York.
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S&P 500 enters bear market as inflation tightens grip
The S&P 500 has tumbled more than 20% from its peak in January as mounting recession fears spook investors.
The next shock for homeowners: Surging property tax assessments
Some homeowners are facing "sticker shock" from stiffer property tax bills. Blame the pandemic real estate boom.
Barnes & Noble pressured to restrict sales of most banned book
Virginia lawmaker says retailer should obtain parental consent before selling two "obscene" books to minors.
Musk calls sexual misconduct allegations "utterly untrue" and "wild"
Tesla founder strongly denied a published claim that SpaceX paid a flight attendant $250,000 for her silence about the supposed incident.
Mastercard wants to let you buy stuff with your face
Credit card giant to test biometric system aimed at streamlining the checkout process in stores.
Politics
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DHS watchdog: Migrants weren't tested for COVID before flying
Failure to test migrants before these commercial flights risked exposing other migrants, government staff and the general public to COVID-19, according to the DHS inspector general.
Bill de Blasio says he's running for Congress
The former New York City mayor says he'll run in the newly drawn 10th Congressional District.
Two Secret Service agents sent home after off-duty incident in Seoul
After bar-hopping Thursday night, one of the employees had an "altercation" with a local taxi driver, a source familiar with the situation said.
Sen. Kevin Cramer floats Mike Pompeo for president in 2024
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Cramer said of Pompeo that "he's got the Trump doctrine down. He's believable on it. He understands it."
12,212 children reentered U.S. border custody after being expelled
The statistic provides a glimpse into one unintended consequence of Title 42: migrant parents opting to "self-separate" from their children.
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Metabolic issues and the formula shortage
Meg Oliver spoke to a family whose eight-year-old daughter needs formula for most of her nutrition due to metabolic issues. They open up about how the baby formula shortage is impacting their family.
Oklahoma lawmakers pass anti-abortion law
Oklahoma's state legislature has passed an anti-abortion law that would be the most restrictive law in the nation. The legislation prohibits abortion at any point in pregnancy, except to save a woman's life or in cases of rape or incest reported to police. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Nearly half of Americans live in areas where they should consider masking, CDC data says
The CDC published updated data Thursday on counties at "medium" and "high" levels of COVID-19.
COVID cases up 76% among kids in recent weeks
It's not just among kids — infections are on the rise nationwide.
CDC clears Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine boosters for children as young as five
The agency also upped its recommendation for second boosters in adults 50 and older, as well as the immunocompromised.
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Kyoto, Japan's beautiful old imperial capital, is going broke fast
Before COVID hit, the ancient city's 17 world heritage sites and 2,000 temples and shrines drew 88 million tourists in in a single year. But it still can't pay the bills.
"Butcher of the Andes" victims laid to rest decades after massacre
The bodies were exhumed from a mass grave to be identified using DNA tests.
Finland says Russia is cutting off natural gas supplies
Energy cutoff comes after Finland and neighbor Sweden formally applied to join NATO this week.
Major climate indicators set "alarming" records in 2021, U.N. says
The ocean is more acidic than it's been in 26,000 years and hotter than ever as greenhouse gases continue to flood the atmosphere. Here's what it could mean for the climate crisis.
Who will suffer the most as climate change fuels heat waves in India?
As scientists warn heat waves are 100 times more likely in the region, millions of workers can't afford to take a day off, even if the heat could kill them.
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Barnes & Noble pressured to restrict sales of most banned book
Virginia lawmaker says retailer should obtain parental consent before selling two "obscene" books to minors.
Central Park birder gets his own TV show
Christian Cooper, who was catapulted into the national spotlight after a racially charged incident in Central Park, now has a show on National Geographic.
Royals attend “Top Gun: Maverick” premiere
Thursday’s London premiere of "Top Gun: Maverick" had a royal drop-in after Prince William and Duchess Kate joined Tom Cruise on the red carpet. Cruise invited the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge after finding out that Prince William is a fan of the film.
U.S. soccer has equal gender pay. Will other sports follow?
Pro basketball and tennis continues to pay American women athletes millions of dollars less than men.
Abortion, Russia among documentary topics of Human Rights Watch Film Festival
10 films, along with discussions featuring filmmakers and activists, will be presented May 20-26, both in-person in New York City and nationwide via streaming.
Technology
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Tech giants fight new Texas social media law
Big tech like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are seeking to block a Texas law that prohibits social media platforms from banning users based on their political views. CBS news reporter Dan Patterson joins Nancy Chen and Tanya Rivero to discuss the legislation.
Mastercard wants to let you buy stuff with your face
Credit card giant to test biometric system aimed at streamlining the checkout process in stores.
Biden begins visit to Asia
President Joe Biden opened his trip to Asia on Friday with a focus on the U.S. tech sector, touring a Samsung computer chip plant in South Korea. During his six-day stay, Biden will also visit Japan. Nancy Cordes reports.
Boeing Starliner sets off after space station
An Atlas 5 rocket boosted a Boeing Starliner crew capsule into orbit Thursday for a make-or-break unpiloted test flight, the company's third attempt in over two years to reach the International Space Station.
Amazon announces new $60 tablet
Retailer unveils two versions of its affordable Fire 7, which can be preordered ahead of June debut in stores.
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"Efficient predator": Invasive green crab found in new area
The Carcinus maenas — or "raving mad crab" — preys on juvenile clams, out-competes native crab species and wreaks havoc on marine ecosystems.
Major climate indicators set "alarming" records in 2021, U.N. says
The ocean is more acidic than it's been in 26,000 years and hotter than ever as greenhouse gases continue to flood the atmosphere. Here's what it could mean for the climate crisis.
Who will suffer the most as climate change fuels heat waves in India?
As scientists warn heat waves are 100 times more likely in the region, millions of workers can't afford to take a day off, even if the heat could kill them.
Prehistoric dolphin species discovered in landlocked Switzerland
Twenty million years ago, Switzerland's low-lying parts were covered in an ocean teeming with fish, sharks and dolphins.
Moth species not seen since 1912 found at Detroit airport
The "very flashy" moths were found in the luggage of a traveler arriving from the Philippines, authorities said.
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Sandy Hook mom says Buffalo shooting victims' families "deserve healing"
For the victims' families, this week has been filled with a steady stream of prayer in and around Buffalo.
"Butcher of the Andes" victims laid to rest decades after massacre
The bodies were exhumed from a mass grave to be identified using DNA tests.
20 years after string of hospital deaths, ex-nurse charged with murder
In the five months Jennifer Anne Hall worked at Hedrick Medical Center, the hospital experienced 18 "code blue" incidents.
Ex-deputy gets 18 years after women drown in locked van
One of the victim's sons said the former deputy "will remember my mom by hearing her screams in the back of that van."
"48 Hours" investigates Vincent Simmons case
Earlier this year, Vincent Simmons was released from a Louisiana prison after serving 44 years for the attempted aggravated rape of twin sisters. The judge vacated his conviction after finding he didn't get a fair trial, and the prosecution decided not to retry the case. Simmons has always maintained his innocence. CBS Mornings' lead national correspondent David Begnaud goes on assignment for "48 Hours," and hears from one woman who claims to know what really happened.
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Boeing Starliner capsule sets off after space station
Grounded earlier by software bugs and corroded valves, Boeing says the Starliner is finally ready for flight.
Boeing Starliner capsule poised for high-stakes flight
NASA is confident Boeing's Starliner astronaut ferry ship is finally ready for prime time.
InSight Mars lander nears the end of the road
NASA expects dwindling power to shut down the InSight Mars lander by the end of the year.
NASA investigates another space helmet water leak
While not as serious as a potentially life-threatening 2013 incident, NASA is taking no chances with the station's aging spacesuits.
See the photos of the "super flower blood moon"
Millions in the Americas, Europe and Africa were able to see the spectacular red glow of the total lunar eclipse.
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The best places to work in 2022, ranked
It's not only tech companies that continue to win over employees with flexible work environments, good pay and better benefits.
How police tracked an old work truck to find Jennifer Dulos' alleged killer
After scouring 12 hours of grainy surveillance footage, investigators say they found the way Fotis Dulos drove the 70 miles to murder his wife.
25 transgender athletes you should know
These athletes are making waves in the worlds of athletics and advocacy.
Met Gala 2022: The hottest red carpet arrivals
If it glittered or dazzled, it was likely being worn by a celeb at fashion's biggest party of the year
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
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Are the Kids All Right?: Gen(der) Z
For an unprecedented number of young people in Gen Z, gender is a social construct that needs dismantling. In this CBS Reports documentary, we follow four teens with diverse gender identities to see how they are dealing with and experiencing a world that’s redefining gender.
Tech giants fight new Texas social media law
Big tech like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are seeking to block a Texas law that prohibits social media platforms from banning users based on their political views. CBS news reporter Dan Patterson joins Nancy Chen and Tanya Rivero to discuss the legislation.
Exclusive clip: "Black Gold"
Beginning in the 1970s, Al Gore was on a mission to understand and act on climate change. He was unaware at the time that major oil companies, most critically Exxon, were years ahead of him in predicting and anticipating how climate change would affect the world, and their bottom line. Stream "Black Gold," a three-part docuseries, now on Paramount+.
President Biden visits South Korea
President Biden toured the world's largest semiconductor plant while in South Korea today. The visit marked his first stop on his inaugural five-day trip to Asia. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen chat with Jeff Mason, a White House correspondent for Reuters, about the significance of his trip to South Korea, and the looming threat posed by North Korea.
Hope Chicago | Sunday on 60 Minutes
One-third of households on Chicago’s south side bring in less than $25,000 per year, making college tuition a distant dream. Sunday, Scott Pelley meets a person who will change that for 30,000 Chicago high school students—and their parents.