Oak Park school among first to teach AP African American Studies class
Oak Park and River Forest High School was the first in the state to offer a new Advanced Placement African American Studies course.
Oak Park and River Forest High School was the first in the state to offer a new Advanced Placement African American Studies course.
Critics said the board bowed to political pressure in removing several topics from the course's framework, including Black Lives Matter, slavery reparations and queer life.
After six weeks and more than 20 witnesses, lawyers on both sides of Donald Trump's criminal trial are giving their closing arguments Tuesday.
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates said she is giving $1 billion over the next two years to support women and families, including reproductive rights.
The Israeli strike came hours after Hamas claimed it fired a barrage of rockets from Gaza toward central Israel for the first time in months.
Trump falsely claimed last week that FBI agents who searched Mar-a-Lago in August 2022 were "authorized to shoot me."
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.
Police said "officers arrested a man after he allegedly ran naked through the aircraft mid-flight and knocked a crew member to the floor."
Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, according to a confidential report from the United Nations' nuclear watchdog.
The father and son were reportedly in the private "hot side" of Virginia's Lake Anna that's known for it's nuclear generating station.
Mexico's government says a museum mishandled a 19th century mummified body, resulting in one of its arms coming off.
Michael Avenatti was convicted for attempting to extort nearly $25 million from sporting goods giant Nike.
After six weeks and more than 20 witnesses, lawyers on both sides of Donald Trump's criminal trial are giving their closing arguments Tuesday.
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates said she is giving $1 billion over the next two years to support women and families, including reproductive rights.
The Gentle Barn, nestled in the mountains north of Los Angeles, offers unique therapies to help traumatized animals heal. In turn, these animals provide unexpected comfort and healing to humans.
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.
T-Mobile to use U.S. Cellular wireless spectrum to improve coverage in rural areas, company says.
A group of investors will put up $6 billion to fund development of artificial intelligence by Elon Musk's xAI.
Prominent proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis aired concerns about the "excessive size" of Musk's pay deal.
Here are tips for avoiding getting duped by a scammer trying to separate you from your money.
Americans who spend Memorial Day scouting sales online and in stores may find more reasons to celebrate the return of warmer weather.
Michael Avenatti was convicted for attempting to extort nearly $25 million from sporting goods giant Nike.
After six weeks and more than 20 witnesses, lawyers on both sides of Donald Trump's criminal trial are giving their closing arguments Tuesday.
Trump falsely claimed last week that FBI agents who searched Mar-a-Lago in August 2022 were "authorized to shoot me."
The Libertarian Party nominated party activist Chase Oliver for president, rejecting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid for the nomination.
President Joe Biden laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and is delivering his annual Memorial Day address.
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.
Royal Caribbean required Michigan man to pay his onboard medical bills in full as he was being evacuated urgently from ship.
At least 100 parrots, bats and other animals have died amid a heatwave in Mexico. More than 150 monkeys have died.
Police said "officers arrested a man after he allegedly ran naked through the aircraft mid-flight and knocked a crew member to the floor."
A helicopter from a surveillance frigate landed a team on the fishing boat about 1,500 kilometers northeast of Martinique.
Mexico's government says a museum mishandled a 19th century mummified body, resulting in one of its arms coming off.
Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, according to a confidential report from the United Nations' nuclear watchdog.
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.
For more than 40 years Emmy Award-winner Kyra Sedgwick has starred in films and on TV, including the series "The Closer," and has shared the world stage with her husband, fellow actor Kevin Bacon. Now, in the Off-Broadway comedy "All of Me," Sedgwick plays the mother of a young disabled woman who is romantically involved with a disabled man. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with Sedgwick about the play she calls a "family dysfunction story," and with actors Madison Ferris and Danny J. Gomez, who say they like the play for not indulging in what's been called "inspiration porn."
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who recently left us, including stunt woman Susan Blacklinie, who played the first victim of the shark in Steven Spielberg's "Jaws."
She was a gun-toting goddess who made her name in blaxploitation films like "Coffy" and "Foxy Brown." But the action star was more than just proficient at taking down drug dealers; she also beat cancer.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS Mornings" to share her guidance on what the signs of tech addiction are, what parents should look out for with their kids, how tech addiction can be treated and how we can all maintain healthy boundaries with technology.
New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
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 said "officers arrested a man after he allegedly ran naked through the aircraft mid-flight and knocked a crew member to the floor."
A helicopter from a surveillance frigate landed a team on the fishing boat about 1,500 kilometers northeast of Martinique.
Louisiana authorities found two inmates who had escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail, just north of New Orleans, hiding in a dumpster — but two others are still at large, the parish sheriff's office says.
A man in a New York City subway station was burned when police say a fellow rider doused him in flaming liquid that set his shirt on fire.
A sinister story has gripped part of Ohio for decades with small-town intrigue, a flood of threatening letters, a booby trap and an attempted murder.
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.
May's full moon will peak on Thursday morning, but the Flower Moon already appears full.
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.
For "The Dish," Ed O'Keefe travels to Maryland to uncover why people are lining up around the block for Texas-style barbecue at "2Fifty Texas BBQ."
The Gentle Barn, a rescue facility located about 40 miles north of Los Angeles, offers treatments and therapies to help animals overcome trauma. These animals, in turn, provide unexpected healing to humans.
Lawyers for the prosecution and defense are set to give closing arguments on Tuesday in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial following weeks of testimony.
The jury of seven men and five women in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial will deliberate 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Criminal defense attorney Caroline Polisi explains.
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.