Educators worry about the feasibility of returning to in-person learning
As the rates of community transmission of coronavirus increase in certain areas, the push to reopen schools may be doomed to fail.
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Back to school, and into uncertainty
Schools across the country are reopening in the midst of a pandemic with a mix of in-person and virtual instruction – and the insecurities, disagreements and fears about protecting children remain
NYU students reveal sad quarantine dorm meals on TikTok
Students are sharing the bizarre meals their university is delivering to them in quarantine — including lemons, stale bread and an infamous watermelon chicken salad.
Special needs students face challenges learning remotely
Remote learning is becoming the new normal for students amid the coronavirus pandemic. But for special needs students, remote learning is proving difficult, especially with a lack of funding. Meg Oliver has more.
Growing concerns over special education students falling behind
As more school districts implement remote learning for the new academic year, parents of students who receive special education services worry their children may not receive the one-on-one support they need.
Schools scramble to contain coronavirus outbreaks
High schools and colleges nationwide are taking stricter measures to contain recent coronavirus outbreaks. Mola Lenghi reports.
Teachers protest reopening plans
Teachers unions across the country are now taking legal actions against school officials. Also, cases are rising at college campuses as parties and gatherings continue. David Begnaud reports.
5 things to know about reopening schools safely
With the school year about to get underway, the "CBS Evening News" spoke with Harvard Professor Joseph Allen about what parents need to know before they send their kids back to the classroom.
Teachers worry schools can't manage coronavirus spread
Anthony Mason sat down with a group of educators to talk about their concerns about returning to the classroom.
Colleges suspend in-person classes after outbreaks on campuses
Nationwide, more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases have been reported on college campuses since July.
Learning "pods" highlight wealth disparity in education
The pods can give working parents a much-needed break, but not everyone can afford the tutors necessary.
Higher education during a pandemic: Giving it the old college try
As colleges and universities resort to online-only instruction or socially-distanced in-person classes, the on-campus experience will be, for many, "some combination of a monastery and a minimum security prison"
Teachers from around U.S. weigh in on school reopening debate
"CBS This Morning" spoke with four teachers from around the country as well as the executive director of the American Association of School Administrators to hear what they have to say about reopening.
Former education secretary on "balancing act" of school reopening
"Most of the money for our schools comes from state and local governments. The federal government is a minor investor," Margaret Spellings said.
Trump criticizes CDC guidelines for reopening schools
President Trump tweeted that he will be meeting with CDC officials to discuss the guidelines.
NYC schools will reopen in fall with "blended learning" model, mayor says
Families who aren't comfortable having their children return to school can choose to stay remote.
Trump pushes states to reopen schools this fall amid pandemic
"We want to reopen the schools. Everybody wants it. The moms want it, the dads want it, the kids want it. It's time to do it," Mr. Trump said at a White House event.
Florida says schools must reopen despite COVID-19 surge
The state's education commissioner retweeted a post from President Trump saying, "SCHOOLS MUST OPEN IN THE FALL!!!"
Tips to help protect kids from COVID when schools reopen
Parents should have their child wear a mask and send them to school with wipes and hand sanitizer, Dr. Dyan Hes said.
Students may not get "the true college experience" this year
Amid rising coronavirus cases in some states, college and university reopening plans vary across the country.
For the Class of 2020, a graduation season like no other
With time-honored rituals taken away from seniors and their families because of the pandemic, students respond to a defining societal event
Challenges abound for students forced to take classes remotely
How are educators, students and their families adjusting to the current reality of online classes and distance learning, and is it compromising personal, one-on-one instruction, especially for students who are struggling?
As coronavirus closes schools, parents feel "overwhelming anxiety"
New York City's public school system joins others across the country in shutting down, forcing families to find child care and meals at a moment's notice.
Innovative program offers job training to high school students
At the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus in Centennial, students opting to bypass college can get certification as an auto or aircraft mechanic or nurse's aide
Universities use lavish perks to compete for students
Universities are competing for more lucrative out-of-state and international students in national "arms race" over amenities
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Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
New York enacts nation's first statewide moratorium on building new data centers
Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, agency says
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
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Video shows NBA's Brandon Clarke stopped by police 6 weeks before his death
Arkansas police said they found bags of capsules containing a green powdery substance in Brandon Clarke's car, which he told them was kratom.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
Investigation
Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
Who could replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate after his sudden death?
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death late Saturday has set off a scramble for who will succeed him in the Senate.
12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister to finish Senate term
President Trump recommended that South Carolina's governor appoint the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline to serve out the rest of his term in the Senate.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
Congress returns with long to-do list as Graham's death hangs over Capitol
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
Man fatally shot by ICE in Maine was not intended target of warrant, lawmakers say
Maine Sen. Angus King said he told Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that he wanted a transparent investigation into the shooting in Biddeford.
Bison tosses man 8 feet in the air at Yellowstone, video shows
A 65-year-old man was thrown 8 feet into the air by a bison that charged at him in Yellowstone National Park, video shows.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
N.J. man says he was almost kicked off plane over message on T-shirt
A New Jersey man says his T-shirt nearly got him kicked off a United Airlines flight.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Republican Sen. Tim Scott remembers Lindsey Graham, and Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie discuss the Iran war.
McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Keystone Pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9 million over 2022 spill
A proposed settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system's operator to pay $26.9 million over a 2022 oil spill in Kansas.
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Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
New York enacts nation's first statewide moratorium on building new data centers
Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, agency says
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
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Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
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Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
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States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
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Man describes harrowing escape from wildfire that killed wife and friends
A last minute decision meant Malcolm Timbrell survived one of Spain's deadliest wildfires ever, but his wife and friends were trapped by a wall of flames.
U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port
The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
Climbers found dead in Italian Alps week after going missing
The two climbers had not made contact since leaving a mountain refuge on July 9, according to authorities.
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States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mick Jagger on music and politics
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
Extended interview: Sean Evans
Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Sean Evans about how he came to host "Hot Ones," his interview with Conan O'Brien, who he would like to see on the show and more.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
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Judge's stunning rebuke of Trump, DOJ
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams slammed President Trump, his lawyers, and the Justice Department over a lawsuit against the IRS, saying it was filed for an "improper purpose." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Latest news on fatal ICE shooting in Maine
Protests erupted in Maine after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation. CBS News' Michael George reports.
Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, agency says
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
Police chase goes through Ohio golf course
Video from the Ohio State Highway Patrol shows the chaotic chase through a golf course for a suspect wanted in a stabbing last week in Ohio. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
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Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Astronomers find type of sugar in space
Astronomers have found a type of sugar, called erythrulose, in space. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports.
Judge's stunning rebuke of Trump, DOJ
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams slammed President Trump, his lawyers, and the Justice Department over a lawsuit against the IRS, saying it was filed for an "improper purpose." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Thune gets emotional honoring Lindsey Graham
Senate Majority Leader John Thune honored the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on Capitol Hill following his sudden death. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
More U.S. strikes slam Iran
The U.S. launched strikes in Iran for a third consecutive night, and tensions over traffic in the Strait of Hormuz grow. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Aaron MacLean have more.
Folarin Balogun on red card controversy
U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the red card controversy during the World Cup, saying while he didn't feel the red card was justified, he knew suspending it "would cause a lot of controversy." Balogun discusses how he navigated the situation and the U.S. performance in the tournament.