"It's insane": Parents describe struggle to afford child care
Parents are struggling to find and pay for childcare, a situation exacerbated by the pandemic.
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What's in Biden's American Families Plan?
President Biden is seeking a major investment in child care and education in his proposal called the American Families Plan. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with a look at what the plan would do.
Biden to call for universal preschool in first address to Congress
As part of the American Families Plan, all employees participating in pre-K programs and Head Start will earn at least $15 per hour.
Progressive lawmakers push child care plans ahead of Biden proposal
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Patty Murray have introduced competing proposals that pressure the president ahead of his own announcement.
Preview: The Fight for Melissa
A day care worker says she loved kids, yet she's in prison for killing one. If she didn't do it, why did she confess? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has the latest on the case of Melissa Calusinski Saturday, Dec. 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Biden eyes tax hike to fund child care, education
Child care costs are weighing down families. The Biden administration wants to increase taxes on the wealthy to help pay for child care and education. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump's full speech
Tuesday evening, Donald Trump was in Pennsylvania campaigning with his daughter Ivanka. Trump delivered a speech revealing his new childcare plan. To see what Trump revealed, watch the video.
President Obama addresses the Democratic National Committee's Women's Leadership Forum
President Obama addresses the Democratic National Committee's Women's Leadership Forum.
President Obama says nobody should have to choose between a job and their family, advocating for workplace policies to increase workers' flexibility
President Obama says nobody should have to choose between a job and their family, advocating for workplace policies to increase workers' flexibility.
With childcare costs skyrocketing, many parents are being forced to make a choice
Pew research shows childcare expenses jumped 70 percent from 1985 to 2011. And, with costs skyrocketing, many parents are having to weigh the benefits of paying for childcare versus staying at home. WDJT-TV's Sachelle Saunders reports.
Child care a major factor in women leaving jobs during the pandemic
Women are struggling to stay in the workforce during the pandemic, amid layoffs and few affordable child care options.
Research increasingly points to a retreat of working moms from labor force
In the long-term, the coronavirus crisis could stall – if not reverse – decades of hard-fought gains by working women.
COVID impact on child care could last decades
Betsey Stevenson, the former chief economist for the Department of Labor, talks about the lasting impacts coronavirus will have on the U.S. education and child care system.
Former Obama economist says Congress needs to "throw money" at childcare
Betsey Stevenson, former chief economist for the U.S. Department of Labor, warns coronavirus' impact on childcare could last decades
Biden unveils plan for child and elder care
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled a $775 billion plan to expand care for children, the elderly and people with disabilities, and create 3 million new jobs. The proposal comes as the former vice president continues to weigh potential running mates, including four Black women. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Face The Nation: Terry Shaw, Scott Gottlieb, Tom Wyatt, Anthony Salvanto
The latest on the coronavirus cases in the Southern States, the childcare industry struggling during the pandemic, and how the outbreak is impacting the 2020 Presidential election.
KinderCare CEO: childcare industry needs at least $25 billion in stimulus funds
Tom Wyatt, CEO of one of the nation's largest childcare providers, says the child care industry has been left largely unprofitable as a result of the coronavirus.
Transcript: Tom Wyatt on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with KinderCare CEO Tom Wyatt that aired Sunday, July 12, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Texas leaders face spike in COVID cases
The number of coronavirus cases in Texas doubled in recent weeks and several major cities warn they are quickly running out of hospital beds. Governor Greg Abbott finally issued a mandate for all residents to wear a mask. Politico reporter Renuka Rayasam joined CBSN to explain the spike in numbers and the pressure to keep Texas open.
Parents grapple with canceled summer camps
As the school year ends, many children would usually be gearing up for summer camp. Due to the coronavirus, many camps are not opening this year, leaving children disappointed and parents wondering what to do. Meg Oliver reports from New Jersey.
Nature: Great horned owls
“Sunday Morning” takes us near Lake Erie in New York, where a great horned owl dad and mom are busy with childcare. Videographer: Carl Mrozek.
COVID-19 puts summer camp plans on hold
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many camps around the country to cancel their summer 2020 session. Mitch Reiter, the owner and director of Camp Towanda in Pennsylvania, joined CBSN to discuss what factors led him to cancel camp this summer and what he's doing to prepare for next year.
How to successfully divide labor in the home
Research shows there is still inequality at home with women taking on most household responsibilities. One of the New York Times’ most shared articles this week is called “What ‘Good’ Dads Get Away With.” It unpacks why women still handle most of the childcare and chores. One study estimates it will be another 75 years before men do half the unpaid work at home. The article, by clinical psychologist Darcy Lockman, is based on her new book, "All the Rage: Mothers, Fathers, and the Myth of Equal Partnership."
Making child care more convenient for parents
CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta visited Pepsi's headquarters in Purchase, New York, to look at how companies are making child care more convenient for parents.
Breaking down retirement bill SECURE Act
A new bill just passed by the House could mean big changes for the U.S. retirement system and your wallet. The legislation would allow more small businesses to offer retirement plans, help people contribute to their retirement while paying off student loans and let parents use retirement money to help with child care. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" with more.
In U.N. speech, Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran and defends foreign policy
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
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5 moments from Patrick Clancy's 60 Minutes interview
Patrick Clancy sat down with 60 Minutes in New York City for a lengthy conversation about his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's struggles with mental health, his grief and the social media frenzy surrounding him.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
Supreme Court stays out of custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
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Trump says he's deciding between deal or driving Iran "into hell"
President Trump tells the U.N. he has a "big decision to make" on whether to make a deal or drive Iran "into hell."
ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man wasn't wearing body camera, sources say
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose, autopsy finds
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was accidental.
3 guys hacked OpenAI using a rival Anthropic model. Here's what to know.
Cybersecurity researchers from a small firm called Hacktron in India broke into OpenAI, showing how vulnerable frontier labs are.
Hurricane Polo grows into powerful Category 5 storm off Mexico. See its path.
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified in the Pacific off the southwestern Mexican coast, growing into a Category 5 storm. Here's the latest on its path.
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Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
Supreme Court stays out of custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
What is the White House press pool and how does it work?
President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
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Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
3 guys hacked OpenAI using a rival Anthropic model. Here's what to know.
Cybersecurity researchers from a small firm called Hacktron in India broke into OpenAI, showing how vulnerable frontier labs are.
Diesel prices just hit a new record. Would a U.S. export ban bring relief?
Some lawmakers want to halt U.S. diesel exports as prices top $6.50 a gallon. But such a ban could have unintended consequences, experts say.
Have an Apple iPhone 15 or 16? How to file a claim for up to $95.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
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Supreme Court stays out of custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
What is the White House press pool and how does it work?
President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man wasn't wearing body camera, sources say
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
Senators press Rubio to prioritize release of American journalist held in Iran
Reza Valizadeh, a U.S.-Iranian dual citizen and former journalist for U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Farda, has been imprisoned in Iran since September 2024.
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Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
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Georgia couple who survived Nepal flood shares their story
Mita and Hemant Parikh decided to split from their group and take a side trip during their long-planned pilgrimage. They're now safely back home, but none of the families they were traveling with have been found.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
Senators press Rubio to prioritize release of American journalist held in Iran
Reza Valizadeh, a U.S.-Iranian dual citizen and former journalist for U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Farda, has been imprisoned in Iran since September 2024.
U.S. fighter jet crashes at air base in Germany, injuring pilot
The U.S. Air Base Spangdahlem said that the pilot ejected and was receiving medical care.
Trump signs agreement giving U.S. broad military authority in Greenland
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
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Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose
A South Carolina coroner revealed Tuesday that actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Judge Judy reflects on 30-year career
Judith Sheindlin, known on TV as Judge Judy, sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her 30-year career as she passes the torch to her son, Adam.
Grandmaster Flash talks new book on hip-hop
Grandmaster Flash speaks with Nate Burleson about his new book, "Birth of a Culture," where he gives readers an intimate look at his role in the birth of hip-hop.
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose, autopsy finds
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Fat Bear Week is here: Meet Backpack, Bucky and other chunky contenders
Sixteen bears are facing off in Fat Bear Week 2026, the highly anticipated tournament among the chunkiest bears at the Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
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Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Trump rejects calls to rein in AI
At the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, President Trump told world leaders that the U.S. rejects efforts to rein in artificial intelligence. Stephen Witt, a journalist focused on AI, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
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.
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
3 guys hacked OpenAI using a rival Anthropic model. Here's what to know.
Cybersecurity researchers from a small firm called Hacktron in India broke into OpenAI, showing how vulnerable frontier labs are.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Man shot by ICE: "I'm not doing well"
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot in the back by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Austin, Texas. Garces Perez's lawyer says he had a work permit and was seeking asylum but had missed a deportation order sent to an old address. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
"Looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
Online personality "Clavicular," whose real name is Braden Peters, faces two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge. He denies the allegations.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers take next steps
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers filed a motion to dismiss her case and asked the judge to investigate the lone holdout juror after her murder trial ended in a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
Latest on Nolan Wells case
A grand jury has declined to charge anyone in connection with the death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more details.
Man shot by ICE in Texas is back in hospital
Protests erupted in Austin, Texas, after a Venezuelan man was shot in his spine by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
AOC addresses possibility of presidential bid
In an interview with The New York Times, Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discussed the possibility of running for president in 2028. Former Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina and Democratic strategist Corbin Trent join with analysis.
State of key races with 6 weeks until midterms
Tuesday marks six weeks until Election Day. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik join to unpack the latest numbers.
Rep. Analilia Mejia calls ICE a "rogue agency"
Democratic Rep. Analilia Mejia of New Jersey joins "The Takeout" to discuss last weekend's ICE shooting of a man in Austin, Texas, and the push for a pause on new data centers in her state.
Trump rejects calls to rein in AI
At the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, President Trump told world leaders that the U.S. rejects efforts to rein in artificial intelligence. Stephen Witt, a journalist focused on AI, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.