4 ways parents can cut their child care costs in 2023
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Last-minute shoppers are back in droves. Thank inflation.
Higher prices on everything from rent to food leads shoppers to postpone gift buying until just days before Christmas.
Army expands child care for its families
An investigation found that Army Special Forces soldiers in Florida were driving up to three hours round-trip every day to take their kids to child care, or leaving the service altogether. After that investigation, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth announced plans to build a new child development center at Camp Bull Simons. Wormuth speaks exclusively with senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge to discuss the Army's plan.
Dozens killed in Thailand day care shooting
Police in Thailand are investigating the nation's deadliest mass shooting, after a gunman opened fire at a day care center, killing at least 30. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi has the latest.
Thailand day care center massacre leaves at least 36 dead
Police identified the attacker as a former police officer who was fired from the force earlier this year because of a drug charge.
Allyson Felix on a mission to help all working parents with child care
No matter what your job, child care can be a hurdle – even for an 11-time Olympic medalist.
Parents react to FDA advisers' vote on kids' COVID vaccines
CDC advisers are set to meet Saturday, where they will decide on a formal recommendation.
Day care dilemma: Getting child care to work
Since the COVID pandemic, child care for young children in the U.S. has gone from bad to worse, with centers struggling to hire staff, thousands of programs closing across the country, and working parents facing tough choices.
Struggles in the child care industry
Since the COVID pandemic, childcare for young children in the U.S. has gone from bad to worse, with thousands of programs closing across the country, and centers struggling to hire new staff. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with childcare providers fighting to make ends meet, and with working parents searching for options.
A new sign of the labor crunch: $20 an hour for babysitting
The average hourly wage for babysitters surged 11% last year, far outpacing inflation, according to a new analysis.
The $8,000 child tax credit that parents may not know about
The American Rescue Plan gave a one-year boost to a tax credit aimed at helping parents who pay for child care.
Child care crisis keeping women out of workforce
Many women have considered leaving or changing their jobs during the pandemic amid a lack of affordable child care. Nikki Battiste reports.
"Nobody wins. Everyone suffers": High cost of child care strains families
The annual cost of child care rivals the cost of a college education in many states.
Family budgets strained by soaring child care costs
The cost of child care is as much as the cost of a college education in some states. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
House prepares to vote on Biden's agenda
House Democrats are working to pass President Biden's social spending and infrastructure bills. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the latest from Capitol Hill. Then Siobhan Hughes, a congressional reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
House Democrat on social spending bill
The size of President Biden's proposed social spending bill could be significantly reduced after the president took a more prominent role in negotiations. The first major item that appears to be out is tuition-free community college, and guaranteed paid family leave could be reduced from 12 weeks to possibly four. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat who represents New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the bill.
Biden to pitch his agenda in Connecticut
President Biden will travel to Hartford, Connecticut, on Friday to pitch his "Build Back Better" agenda to the public. He'll focus on the need to invest in child care to help working families. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, Politico's national political correspondent Meridith McGraw and The Wall Street Journal's politics reporter Eliza Collins join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, and the latest on the upcoming climate summits Mr. Biden will attend in Europe.
Confronting the U.S. child care crisis
For some American families, the cost of child care is more than their mortgage. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to break down the story.
Some groups left behind in economic recovery
Black women and Americans who are not college-educated are struggling most to get back to work after the pandemic recession. Michelle Holder, the president of the Washington Center for Equitable Growth and an associate professor of economics at John Jay College, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Spending negotiations on Capitol Hill
House Democrats delayed a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure deal for a second time, as progressive and moderate Democrats continue negotiating the larger bill. That multi-trillion dollar proposal focuses on addressing climate change and several social programs. Jennifer Shutt, budget and appropriations reporter for CQ Roll Call, joined CBSN with the latest on Capitol Hill.
Child care struggles to recruit workers
Applications for unemployment benefits rose for a third straight week even as employers are desperate for workers. Some parents are unable to go back to work because child care centers are understaffed. Washington Post economic correspondent Heather Long joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
Addressing the child care crisis
The high cost of child care and worker shortages are causing problems for American families and the U.S. economy. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the story.
Families struggle to afford child care
The rising cost of child care has made it unaffordable for many families. Nationwide, the average cost of care per child is $10,000 per year. Nancy Cordes takes a look.
White House wants to overhaul child care
A new treasury report found many American families are struggling to pay for child care and called the current system in the U.S. "unworkable." On Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen pushed for investments in affordable child care, calling it critical to U.S. growth. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on the impact this is having on families and care providers.
Harris and Yellen push child care spending
The report comes as congressional Democrats negotiate over the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package, which includes $450 billion for child care and universal preschool.
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Trump trial continues with witness testimony after judge's contempt ruling
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Gov. Kristi Noem faces questions about false claim she met Kim Jong Un
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem would not answer a question about whether the meeting with the North Korean leader actually occurred.
Rafah assault looks imminent as hope fades for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Israel has told Palestinians in part of the southern Gaza city of Rafah to evacuate ahead of a long-promised ground offensive.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to lift off tonight on first piloted test flight
Two astronauts will put the Boeing Starliner through its paces to verify it's ready to begin launching operational crew ferry flights to the space station.
Abducted baby found alive after 2 women killed, girl injured in New Mexico
Police identified the victims as Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen and said a 5-year-old girl was injured with a gunshot wound.
Russia plans tactical nuclear weapons drills near Ukraine border
Claiming a "new round of escalation" from NATO amid the war in Ukraine, Russia plans drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons.
Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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.
Man arrested after allegedly trying to shoot pastor during sermon
A man was also found shot to death inside the home where the man who pulled the gun during the service.
Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to lift off tonight on first piloted test flight
Two astronauts will put the Boeing Starliner through its paces to verify it's ready to begin launching operational crew ferry flights to the space station.
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Trump trial continues with witness testimony after judge's contempt ruling
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Gov. Kristi Noem faces questions about false claim she met Kim Jong Un
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem would not answer a question about whether the meeting with the North Korean leader actually occurred.
Bear dragged crash victim's body from car in Massachusetts, police say
Police believe the driver killed in the western Massachusetts crash was "later dragged from the car by the bear."
Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, explained
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have each released several ruthless diss tracks against each other, with Kendrick alleging Drake has a secret daughter and making other disturbing accusations.
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Condé Nast union reaches labor agreement, won't picket Met Gala
Condé Nast employees were set to walk off the job only hours before the Met Gala, chaired by company editorial director Anna Wintour.
Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
How much does a ticket to the Met Gala cost?
Met Gala ticket prices cost far more in 2024 than they did last year. How much is a ticket?
Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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.
Berkshire Hathaway has first annual meeting since Charlie Munger's death
Warren Buffett referred to close friend Charlie Munger as the "the architect of Berkshire Hathaway."
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Trump trial continues with witness testimony after judge's contempt ruling
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Gov. Kristi Noem faces questions about false claim she met Kim Jong Un
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem would not answer a question about whether the meeting with the North Korean leader actually occurred.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, 82, announces he will run for reelection
The 82-year-old senator from Vermont announced in a video posted on social media that he will seek a fourth term in the Senate.
Gov. Kristi Noem suggests Biden's dog should be shot too
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem wrote in her book that she shot and killed her 14-month-old dog Cricket.
Trump held in contempt again as judge threatens jail time
Judge Juan Merchan said former President Donald Trump violated his gag order on April 22 when he commented on the political makeup of the jury.
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Are you protecting yourself from skin cancer with these steps?
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.
Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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.
CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Want an easy way to relieve stress? Try this doctor-approved method.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
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Afghan diplomat accused of smuggling gold into India resigns
Zakia Wardak, Afghanistan's top diplomat in India, announced her resignation after reportedly being stopped at an airport with the gold cache.
Russia plans tactical nuclear weapons drills near Ukraine border
Claiming a "new round of escalation" from NATO amid the war in Ukraine, Russia plans drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons.
Massive rescue effort as floods inundate southern Brazilian metropolis
Historic flooding has left the wealthy Brazilian city of Porto Alegre underwater, with more than 80 people dead and many awaiting rescue.
Rafah assault looks imminent as hope fades for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Israel has told Palestinians in part of the southern Gaza city of Rafah to evacuate ahead of a long-promised ground offensive.
Bodies of missing surfers found with bullet wounds, Mexican officials say
Officials confirmed the bodies found in a well last week in Mexico belonged to three missing surfers and that they each had bullet wounds.
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Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, explained
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have each released several ruthless diss tracks against each other, with Kendrick alleging Drake has a secret daughter and making other disturbing accusations.
Tom Selleck talks six decades in Hollywood
From "Magnum, P.I." to "Blue Bloods," Tom Selleck has become a staple of American television and film. In his latest memoir, "You Never Know," Selleck shares insights from his journey in Hollywood and beyond.
Cedric the Entertainer on "The Neighborhood"
Cedric the Entertainer gives an exclusive first look at tonight's season six finale of "The Neighborhood."
Here's what happens inside the Met Gala after the red carpet
It's widely known the Met Gala itself includes a dinner and a performance. But aside from bathroom selfies and elevator clips, the gala itself isn't recorded.
3-hour Tom Brady roast on Netflix has one seemingly tense moment
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
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Students use "Sidechat" app for protests
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 expanding biometric passkey access
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.
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.
What is Sidechat? The controversial messaging app, explained
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
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Ingenuity, NASA's "little 'copter that could" (and did!)
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.
Ingenuity: NASA's remarkable Martian helicopter
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.
Bumblebee nests are under attack – and it's killing their babies
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
Boeing to launch astronauts on new spacecraft
On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.
New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
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Man sitting along highway confesses to woman's 2016 murder
A man has confessed to killing a woman at her apartment near Oklahoma City in 2016. He is being held on a first-degree murder charge.
Abducted baby found alive after 2 women killed, girl injured in New Mexico
Police identified the victims as Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen and said a 5-year-old girl was injured with a gunshot wound.
Man accused of trying to shoot pastor during sermon at Pennsylvania church
A man was also found shot to death inside the home of the man who pulled the gun during the service.
Bodies of missing surfers found with bullet wounds, Mexican officials say
Officials confirmed the bodies found in a well last week in Mexico belonged to three missing surfers and that they each had bullet wounds.
Detective's affair exposed during wife's murder investigation
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to lift off tonight on first piloted test flight
Two astronauts will put the Boeing Starliner through its paces to verify it's ready to begin launching operational crew ferry flights to the space station.
Boeing to launch Starliner
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.
When and where you can see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower peak
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
Boeing preps Starliner crew ferry ship for first piloted test flight
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
Boeing to send astronauts to space
Boeing is expected to launch its Starliner space capsule that will take two astronauts to the International Space Station. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood breaks down Boeing's mission.
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
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.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
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?
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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History of student protests on U.S. campuses
Some commentators have compared the campus protests over the war in Gaza to the anti-Vietnam war movement and other past protests. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green looks back at how some past students made their voices heard.
Trump threatened with jail over gag order
The federal judge in Donald Trump's New York criminal case has found the former president in contempt again for violating his gag order and is now threatening him with jail time for his continued behavior. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman and CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates have more.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visits France
Chinese President Xi Jinping is meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris Monday as part of a multi-day trip across Europe, his first since the pandemic. It's expected they'll discuss efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Elaine Cobbe has more.
Hammerhead flatworm sightings in Canada
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 three feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joined CBS News to talk about the worm.
Columbia student journalist on protests
Columbia University has canceled its main commencement ceremony after weeks of protests over the war in Gaza. For an inside perspective of the protests and the university's response, New York Magazine partnered with student journalists from the school. Isabella Ramierez, editor-in-chief of the Columbia Daily Spectator, and Nick Summers, features editor for New York Magazine, joins CBS News to discuss the collaboration.