Feds charge shop clerk, son with selling illegal kratom after 2 Ole Miss deaths

Federal authorities investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students have charged a store clerk and his son with selling an illegal kratom product.

• 28m ago

Ukrainian kids learn to fly drones for a future shaped by Russia's invasion

A Ukrainian nonprofit group is teaching kids to make, service and fly simple drones, to help them be "useful in the future in their country."

• Sep 25

Little kid decides not to run away after all

A childhood rite of passage was caught on camera when a little kid planned to run away from home. Tony Dokoupil has the story.

• Sep 17

Former top Bush aide on 25 years since 9/11

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, White House chief of staff Andy Card walked into a Florida classroom where he gave then-President George W. Bush the fateful world-altering news that a second plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with Card about that moment and the 25 years since.

• Sep 11

Steve Hilton on limiting kids' screen time

California's Republican nominee for governor, Steve Hilton, is releasing new policy proposals in his campaign against Democratic rival Xavier Becerra, calling for the state to ban smartphones in schools. Hilton joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Sep 4

What Meta's settlement could mean for its future

Meta has reached a landmark legal settlement with dozens of states over claims that the social media giant intentionally designed addictive platforms that harmed the mental health of teenagers. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.

• Aug 26

Dollywood nonprofit president on Parton's death

Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, leaves behind much more than a musical legacy. A generous philanthropist, she gave millions to a variety of causes, including education and children's literacy. Dollywood Foundation President Jeff Conyers joins CBS News to discuss the organization's Imagination Library program.

• Aug 25

"Recess Therapy" host on embracing kid behavior

Julian Shapiro-Barnum is known for his conversations with kids on his series "Recess Therapy." He tells "CBS Mornings" why he thinks adults need to act more childish and embrace some behaviors of children.

• Aug 19

Eddie Vedder helps kids with rare disease

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder is pushing to help kids with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a condition where children suffer from fragile, painful "butterfly" skin. Dr. Céline Gounder shares more about rare childhood diseases and research efforts.

• Aug 14

Possible impacts from Trump's order on vaccines

President Trump signed an executive order on Monday that could dramatically overhaul the way parents and children receive and regard scientifically-proven vaccines for a wide array of diseases. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Dr. Jon LaPook join with the latest.

• Aug 10

Study on reading skills, kid cellphone use

A new study from the University of California, Los Angeles, shows that children who own personal cellphones scored lower on reading comprehension tests, even if they don't bring their phones to school. Study author Dr. Patricia Greenfield joins CBS News with key takeaways for parents and educators.

• Jul 29

Children who died on Wisconsin's Geneva Lake found in sunken boat, police say

Three children who died when a boat capsized on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin amid a sudden storm last week were found inside the sunken vessel, police said.

• Jul 8

Can you afford to have kids?

Millennials and Gen Z are feeling the financial crush when it comes to the decision to have children, research shows. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has tips on managing the pressure.

• Jul 8

Robinhood CEO on launch of Trump Accounts

President Trump rang the New York Stock Exchange opening bell from the Oval Office on Monday to celebrate the launch of the new investment account program for children dubbed "Trump Accounts." Robinhood chairman and CEO Vlad Tenev, who assisted with the project, joins to discuss.

• Jul 6

Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones

When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.

• Jun 18

Why recess is important for kids

You may think school recess is just time for play, but the American Academy of Pediatrics is re-emphasizing that it's important for kids' health. Bradley Blackburn explains why.

• Jun 17

U.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.

• Jun 15

Trump Accounts app is now available. Here's what to know.

The Trump Accounts app allows parents to open new tax-preferred investment accounts for their children, including a $1,000 government contribution.

• May 29

Florida man executed for fatal stabbing of woman and her 4-year-old daughter

This was Florida's seventh execution so far this year, following a state record 19 executions in 2025.

• May 21

Soeripto on "humanitarian crisis" in Sudan

Janti Soeripto, the president and CEO of Save the Children who recently returned from a trip to the Sudan, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the "world's worst humanitarian crisis is in Sudan," and the situation is "probably also the one that gets the least attention relative to the need."

• May 10

Parents charged after zoo wolf injures toddler

The parents of a toddler are facing child endangerment charges after the 17-month-old stuck his hand into a wolf enclosure and was injured at a zoo in Pennsylvania. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports.

• Apr 6

Boy born with rare defect gets heart transplant

Born with a rare heart defect, Wyatt Lopez was about a year old when he checked into the hospital. It took almost a whole year before he checked back out -- with a tuxedo, a little parade and a brand new heart. Tony Dokoupil has the story.

• Mar 31

Premature babies who escaped Gaza war finally reunited with families

Palestinian parents separated from their premature newborns by the war in Gaza finally get to meet their children for the first time.

• Mar 31

Barbie Dream Fest disappoints some attendees

A Barbie Dream Fest event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, generated backlash from attendees over its allegedly underwhelming experience. Jessica Nova, who drove in from Atlanta for the occasion, joins CBS News to recount her experience.

• Mar 30

Melania Trump hosts robot at White House

Melania Trump hosted an AI-powered humanoid robot at the White House on Wednesday as part of a children's technology summit. The first lady delivered remarks on her mission "to empower children through technology and education."

• Mar 25

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