Cost of an Ivy League education nearing $90,000 per year
Small liberal arts colleges are also exceeding $80,000 annually, prompting some parents to question their value.
College
Florida legislature debates bill to eliminate funding for college DEI programs
The bill has the support of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
DEI funding for Florida public colleges under attack
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is aiming to eliminate funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the state's public universities. Students across the state have staged walkouts in protest of a bill that is currently being debated by Florida lawmakers. Cristian Benavides has the details.
Mental health concerns among college students
A report released by Gallup and Lumina Foundation on Thursday found that emotional stress and personal mental health were the top two reasons undergraduates in 2022 considered withdrawing from school for at least one term -- ranking ahead of cost, course difficulty or physical health. Psychiatrist Dr. Jessi Gold joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Colleges consider ditching standardized tests
Some colleges and universities that ditched the requirement for SAT or ACT scores during the pandemic have decided to expand the policy. Harry Feder, executive director of the FairTest organization, explains how we got here and what this means for prospective students.
The first HBCU with women's gymnastics team
Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, earlier this year became the first historically Black college or university with a women's gymnastics team. Jan Crawford takes a look at the history-making program.
Duke's rookie coach has huge shoes to fill
Duke University's rookie coach played for the legendary Coach K and served as an assistant on his staff for nearly a decade. Now, Jon Scheyer takes over for his mentor, as he leads the Blue Devils through March Madness. James Brown reports.
March Madness kicks off for 2023
The first round of the NCAA tournament is underway and the madness is in full swing. Jan Crawford breaks down the highlights from the first day of the men's tournament, and the teams that could be paving the way for their own Cinderella story.
Experts trying to build perfect March Madness bracket offer tips for choosing your own
One MIT academic said the "secret sauce" is in the upsets.
LSU fraternity pledge's family awarded $6.1 million for his hazing-related death
One of the family's attorneys, Don Cazayoux, said last week's verdict in Baton Rouge bolsters the family's campaign against hazing.
A Gold Star promise kept
Tiffany Eckert promised her husband, Andy, that she would get a college education. He died in the Iraq War, but years later, as her two children grew up, she set out to keep that promise. Steve Hartman reports on how Tiffany enrolled at Bowling Green State University, joined a sorority, and immersed herself in the full college experience.
Dozens of UMass students hospitalized after consuming "borgs"
The trend of making and consuming "borgs," or "blackout rage gallons," became popular on TikTok.
The Beths perform "When You Know You Know"
The Beths join this week's Saturday Sessions. The New Zealand group met in college, and their success rocketed them to international fame. Here is The Beths with "When You Know You Know."
The Beths perform "Your Side"
The Beths join this week's Saturday Sessions. The New Zealand group met in college, and their success rocketed them to international fame. Here is The Beths with "Your Side."
The Beths perform "Expert in a Dying Field"
The Beths join this week's Saturday Sessions. The New Zealand group met in college, and their success rocketed them to international fame. Here is The Beths with "Expert in a Dying Field."
"Grandma Great" proves it's never too late to pursue your passions
The 79-year-old is a proud "senior" at Weber State University.
TikTok's viral "borg" drinking trend, explained
A borg, or "blackout rage gallon," is a college drinking trend taking over TikTok. We spoke to experts about what you need to know.
8 colleges producing the greatest number of multimillionaires
More than one-third of the nation's 9,630 wealthiest citizens attended a handful of elite universities.
Computer science majors could earn lower starting salaries: Study
Computer science majors could see starting salaries that are 4% lower than a year ago, likely due to tech layoffs.
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Michigan State mourns 3 students killed in mass shooting; Tesla workers launch New York union campaign.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
Sneak peek: What Ally Kostial Didn’t Know
A college student's troubling text messages lead investigators to her killer. "48 Hours" contributor Michelle Miller reports Saturday, Jan. 28 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Family settles lawsuit over Stone Foltz's hazing death for nearly $3 million
The family of a university student who died while pledging a fraternity will receive nearly $3 million from the school.
Idaho murder case: Search warrant details items seized from Pennsylvania home where Bryan Kohberger was arrested
Law enforcement officials seized dark clothing, medical gloves, a flashlight and other items from a Pennsylvania home where they arrested Bryan Kohberger.
Professor sues university that fired her over Prophet Muhammad images
Erika López Prater filed a lawsuit against Hamline University, alleging it subjected her to religious discrimination and defamation.
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Trump indicted in Manhattan; first ex-president to be charged with a crime
The case stems from a "hush money" payment made just days before Trump was elected president in 2016.
Authorities release 911 calls from Nashville school shooting: "Please hurry"
"I think we have a shooter at our church," one caller said, later adding: "I'm on the second floor in a room. I think the shooter is on the second floor."
State Department confirms two U.S. citizens kidnapped in Haiti
The couple was visiting relatives in Haiti when they got caught up in a wave of gang-related kidnappings.
Gwyneth Paltrow's ski collision trial ends, jury begins deliberating
Terry Sanderson claims Paltrow crashed into him, leaving him with four broken ribs and symptoms that have lasted years beyond the collision.
9 service members dead after Army Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky
The aircraft were practicing a "multi-ship formation" using night vision goggles when they crashed, officials said.
Capitol rioter known as "QAnon Shaman" released early from federal prison
Federal prison records indicate Chansley is currently at a "residential reentry management" facility in Phoenix, with a release date of May 25.
Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter, claims he was "spying"
The Journal "vehemently denies" the claim that Evan Gershkovich "was collecting classified information" about Russia's "military industrial complex" for the U.S.
Manhattan grand jury probes payment to second woman who alleged affair with Trump
Witnesses who have appeared before the grand jury have fielded questions about Karen McDougal, a former Playboy model and actress, sources said.
Disney strips DeSantis' district oversight board of its power, board says
If the agreement is deemed to violate rules against perpetuity, it will be in effect until 21 years after the death of the last survivor of the descendants of England's King Charles III, the declaration said.
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Trump indicted in Manhattan; first ex-president to be charged with a crime
The case stems from a "hush money" payment made just days before Trump was elected president in 2016.
Layoffs begin at Disney as CEO Bob Iger moves to pare losses
Some 7,000 employees will lose their jobs, with the first round of cuts starting this week as Disney moves to slash costs.
Florida lawmakers OK bill to carry concealed guns without a permit
Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill the Legislature is sending to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Joint Base Andrews on lockdown amid reports of an armed intruder
Joint Base Andrews in Maryland is where the president and top government officials fly in and out of regularly.
New FBI docs show Las Vegas mass shooter was upset with casinos
FBI documents made public this week reveal the high-roller gambler who opened fire on concertgoers on the Las Vegas Strip had lost heavily while gambling weeks earlier.
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Layoffs begin at Disney as CEO Bob Iger moves to pare losses
Some 7,000 employees will lose their jobs, with the first round of cuts starting this week as Disney moves to slash costs.
FTX founder pleads not guilty to bribery and other new charges
Sam Bankman-Fried now faces 13 federal charges, including allegations he offered millions in bribes to a Chinese official.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
With the case set to go to the jury, attorneys say the outcome could hinge on who was the "downhill" skier.
Nokia plans to set up first 4G network on the moon
The phone company's network will support discoveries that could lay the groundwork for a human colony on the moon.
Inflation is pushing more Americans into side hustles
After cutting back on spending, consumers are now looking to boost their income to combat rising costs.
Politics
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Trump indicted in Manhattan; first ex-president to be charged with a crime
The case stems from a "hush money" payment made just days before Trump was elected president in 2016.
Florida lawmakers OK bill to carry concealed guns without a permit
Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill the Legislature is sending to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Joint Base Andrews on lockdown amid reports of an armed intruder
Joint Base Andrews in Maryland is where the president and top government officials fly in and out of regularly.
New FBI docs show Las Vegas mass shooter was upset with casinos
FBI documents made public this week reveal the high-roller gambler who opened fire on concertgoers on the Las Vegas Strip had lost heavily while gambling weeks earlier.
Manhattan grand jury probes payment to second woman who alleged affair with Trump
Witnesses who have appeared before the grand jury have fielded questions about Karen McDougal, a former Playboy model and actress, sources said.
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Are your clothes dripping in "forever chemicals"?
The full health risks of wearing apparel made with PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are still unknown. But states are taking action so clothing makers will remove them.
An ER's error lands a 4-year-old in collections — for care he didn't receive
A Florida woman tried to dispute an emergency room bill, but the hospital and collection agency refused to talk to her — because it was her child's name on the bill, not hers.
FDA approves overdose-reversing Narcan for over-the-counter sale
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
Long COVID remains an uphill battle for many Americans
Long COVID has affected millions of people globally.
What to know about concussions, from warning signs to risk factors
A concussion is a type of brain injury. Here's what to know about symptoms, treatment and more.
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Turkey's parliament ratifies Finland NATO membership
Alarmed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago, Finland abandoned its decadeslong policy of nonalignment and applied to join the alliance.
State Department confirms two U.S. citizens kidnapped in Haiti
The couple was visiting relatives in Haiti when they got caught up in a wave of gang-related kidnappings.
U.S. sanctions man for trying to arrange arms deal between Russia, North Korea
The deal would have given Russia access to weapons and military supplies from North Korea in exchange for aircraft, food and other material.
Deporting Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" carries a hefty price tag
In the 1980's, the Colombian drug kingpin imported just four hippos from Africa — and now there are nearly 150 of them.
U.N. pushes for deal to protect Ukraine nuke plant as threat increases
"It is obvious that this area is facing perhaps a more dangerous phase," IAEA boss Rafael Grossi said after a visit to Europe's largest nuclear power plant.
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Cisco and the NFL defended Super Bowl LVII [PAID CONTENT]
Former NFL star meets with a Cisco engineer and NFL's Chief Information Security Officer to discuss how the tech giant defended the big game from cyberattacks.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
With the case set to go to the jury, attorneys say the outcome could hinge on who was the "downhill" skier.
MLB The Show breaks barrier with Negro League players
MLB The Show has broken a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players into the game as playable characters.
King Charles III visits Germany on first foreign trip as Britain's monarch
The new king was meant to have started his tour to bolster U.K.-EU ties in France, but that part of the trip had to be scrapped.
Melissa Joan Hart says she helped children "trying to escape" Nashville shooting
"We helped a class of kindergartners across a busy highway that were climbing out of the woods, that were trying to escape the shooter situation," she said.
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Cisco and the NFL defended Super Bowl LVII [PAID CONTENT]
Former NFL star meets with a Cisco engineer and NFL's Chief Information Security Officer to discuss how the tech giant defended the big game from cyberattacks.
Twitter removes tweets about "Trans Day of Vengeance"
Social media platform angers supporters and critics of trans rights alike by taking down tweets regarding planned protest.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Boeing's Starliner faces another launch slip, this time to late-July
Boeing had hoped to launch its first crew to the International Space Station in 2020, but major softwar problems in 2019 delayed test flights.
Musk, Wozniak call for pause in AI development
Tesla founder Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak joined hundreds of others who signed an open letter calling for a pause in the development of artificial intelligence technology in order to take time to study the risks associated with it.
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Science
Study: Warming climate could spawn more storms
Storms like the one that tore through Mississippi last week, killing several dozen people, could become more common due to climate change, according to a new study. Atmospheric scientist Dr. Walker Ashley, a professor at Northern Illinois University, and one of the study's lead authors, joins CBS News' John Dickerson on "Prime Time" about what these findings could mean.
Fiona, Ian being retired as hurricane names after deadly storms
In the future, Ian's former spot will be replaced with Idris and Fiona will be replaced with Farrah, WMO announced.
Lab-grown mammoth meatball unveiled
A lab-grown meatball made using the genetic information of the extinct woolly mammoth was unveiled at a science museum in the Netherlands this week.
How finding awe could help your health
Finding joy doesn't need to come from large trips. Some of the best adventure is right in our backyards. Dacher Keltner, UC Berkeley professor and author of "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life," joins CBS News to discuss the science of awe-inspiring experiences.
Recent cosmic explosion likely the "brightest of all time," NASA says
The signal from this burst, experts found, had been traveling for about 1.9 billion years before reaching Earth.
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New FBI docs show Las Vegas mass shooter was upset with casinos
FBI documents made public this week reveal the high-roller gambler who opened fire on concertgoers on the Las Vegas Strip had lost heavily while gambling weeks earlier.
Authorities release 911 calls from Nashville school shooting: "Please hurry"
"I think we have a shooter at our church," one caller said, later adding: "I'm on the second floor in a room. I think the shooter is on the second floor."
Police union executive charged with attempted importing of synthetic opioids
Joanne Marian Segovia received hundreds of packages described as "Wedding Party Favors," a federal complaint alleged, but instead, they contained "thousands of pills of controlled substances."
Olympian Oscar Pistorius up for parole decade after killing girlfriend
Reeva Steenkamp's parents have said previously that they will again oppose his early release as they don't feel he's shown genuine remorse.
Woman allegedly tried to hire other inmates to kill her family and state attorney
Authorities linked an alleged murder-for-hire plot to a 29-year-old woman incarcerated near Orlando.
Space
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Boeing's Starliner faces another launch slip, this time to late-July
Boeing had hoped to launch its first crew to the International Space Station in 2020, but major softwar problems in 2019 delayed test flights.
Recent cosmic explosion likely the "brightest of all time," NASA says
The signal from this burst, experts found, had been traveling for about 1.9 billion years before reaching Earth.
Five planets aligning in the sky this week
Five planets will be lining up in the sky in March and experts say the last Tuesday of the month will be the best night to see it. Senior CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins Errol Barnett and Lilia Luciano with more.
Time lapse video shows large asteroid's "very close" flyby of Earth
The airplane-sized asteroid passed by last week on a track that placed it between the Earth and moon's orbits, which is relatively rare.
New Shepard launch abort blamed on engine nozzle failure, Blue Origin says
Blue Origin says fixes are being implemented and New Shepard sub-orbital flights will resume "soon."
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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?
Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
World News Roundup's 85th anniversary
America's longest-running news broadcast program celebrates three-quarters of a century on the air
Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
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MLB's plan to make baseball more exciting
The first pitches have been thrown in a new baseball season that the MLB hopes will be more exciting thanks to some rule changes. CBS News' Errol Barnett breaks down what some of those updates are.
Biden calls for more banking regulations
The stock market closed higher Thursday as President Biden called for increased oversight into banking regulations. New Constructs CEO David Trainer joined CBS News to break down investors' reactions.
Judge strikes down preventive ACA requirement
A federal judge in Texas has struck down a provision in the Affordable Care Act that requires most insurers to provide some preventive services at no additional cost. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
Aaron Judge hits home run on opening day
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge broke the single-season American League home run record with 62 in 2022, and the Yankees slugger hit a home run in his first at-bat Thursday to start the new season. CBS New York sportscaster Steve Overmyer joined CBS News to discuss that and the expectations surrounding rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe.
Pope hospitalized with respiratory infection
Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Wednesday after complaining he was having trouble breathing. The 86-year-old pontiff slept well through the night and his condition was improving, the Vatican said. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports from outside the hospital in Rome.