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Students forced into remote learning because of the pandemic lost valuable time in class; one nationwide study shows reading skills have dropped to their lowest point in 30 years. "Sunday Morning" talks with educators about what can be done.
GOP Rep. Mike Turner also discussed the impending declassification of intelligence on the the origins of COVID-19.
The ruling maintains the status quo, upholding a preliminary injunction blocking the mandate issued by a federal judge. The issue has drawn many conflicting judicial opinions.
Scientists found a "major reduction" in a part of T cell responses in people who were infected before being vaccinated.
The Biden administration's decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency in May will have ripple effects across the health care system.
A crippling symptom of long COVID? Insomnia. CBS News spoke to a woman who experienced this, and doctors say she's not alone.
Analysis presented to the WHO offers clues to whether animals, possibly raccoon dogs, were infected at the Huanan animal market in early 2020.
The rate at which women — particularly Black and Hispanic women — die while pregnant, during or soon after childbirth in the U.S. was a concern even before the pandemic.
While there have been far fewer deaths from COVID-19 in children than adults, COVID-19 is still one of the leading causes of childhood death in the U.S.
The rule had been imposed two months ago as China ended its "zero COVID" policies.
Doctors scored highest in the survey, with more than half of respondents saying they trust physicians "a great deal."
The FDA's goal is to roll out the combo option by the following flu season.
President Biden is asking for $600 million for prosecution, including funds to create at least 10 new Justice Department strike forces.
But for the second straight day, China dismissed U.S. suggestions that the pandemic may have been triggered by a virus that leaked from a lab in Wuhan, China.
Tamara Dadyan disappeared the day before she was supposed to report to prison, leaving behind two daughters at her home, authorities said.
A new classified report concluded with "low confidence" that it is plausible the COVID-19 pandemic originated from a laboratory leak in Wuhan, China.
Committee chairman raises prospects of subpoenas for Dr. Anthony Fauci, NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.
The company announced a patient assistance program as it prepares for government-bought supplies to run out.
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
Dr. Ashish Jha said he was hopeful insurers would still cover COVID-19 tests after the official end of the public health emergency.
Over 1,000 people have pleaded guilty or have been convicted of federal charges of defrauding COVID-19 relief programs that Congress established early in the pandemic.
Vera Liddell is the former director of food services of a school district in the Chicago suburb of Harvey. Her alleged embezzlement happened while schools were closed due to the pandemic.
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Cutting hours is meant to ease workload for employees and deliver better customer service, pharmacy chains say.
In November 2021, he was convicted of inciting suicidal actions through sermons in which he urged believers to "die for Russia."
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
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Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some will have reduced hours.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The body has not yet been identified, Texas officials said at a Tuesday news conference.
The 550-pound black bear has taken up residence in the crawlspace underneath Ken Johnson's home in California for a month.
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
In light of a suit by immigrants groups, California says it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses despite a federal threat to withhold $160 million in funding.
Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some will have reduced hours.
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
Silver prices have more than doubled in 2025, outpacing this year's surge in gold prices, as investors seek safe haven investments.
A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
In light of a suit by immigrants groups, California says it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses despite a federal threat to withhold $160 million in funding.
Former Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona announced his withdrawal from public life following a dementia diagnosis.
Democrat Renee Hardman was elected to the Iowa state Senate in a year-end special election, keeping Republicans from reclaiming two-thirds control of the chamber and Legislature.
President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.
Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a Northern Cheyenne tribal chief who became a prominent American politician, has died.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
New Zealand and Australia were the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including the prime minister, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation.
As the U.S. and Israel back Iranians' right to protest against their leaders, authorities in Tehran detain students and declare a sudden holiday.
The head-on collision occurred between two trains on the line that services the historic Peruvian site Machu Picchu.
Cecilia Giménez's botched restoration of a century-old painting of Jesus Christ captured global headlines more than a decade ago.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, when crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent 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.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
The man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., the night before Jan. 6, 2021, will remain in custody for now. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating after conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley posted a video that has gone viral, alleging potential fraud at a dozen day care centers in Minnesota. Jonah Kaplan reports.
A Utah judge ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in the case against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of murdering Republican political influencer Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Thieves apparently spent much of the weekend plundering deposit boxes inside a German bank vault after tunneling through from a parking garage.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe breaks down the major political stories likely to dominate 2026, from the economy to the midterms.
Federal officials say they're freezing payments to child care centers in Minnesota while they investigate fraud claims. It comes after a conservative influencer posted a video claiming empty day care centers are receiving taxpayer funds. CBS News obtained surveillance video from one center showing kids being dropped off the same day the influencer filmed at that day care. Jonah Kaplan reports.
Security measures are in place at some of the most iconic New Year's Eve celebrations, including New York City's Times Square, where more than one million people are expected to gather on Wednesday. Elaine Quijano looks at how the New York City Police Department is preparing.
Get an inside look at how the NYPD is preparing for the country's biggest New Year's Eve celebration. Plus, parts of the Northeast are digging out after an intense storm. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
As 2025 comes to a close, Jericka Duncan asks people to reflect on the past year and look toward the next.