Ivy League acceptance rates drop to new low. They're not alone.
Harvard said it admitted about three students for every 100 applicants — the lowest in the school's 386-year history.
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Columbia University agrees to $71 million settlement with dozens of former patients of OBGYN
Claims by dozens of other patients have not been settled.
Bomb threats called into multiple Ivy League universities
It is not clear if the threats are connected, and no suspect has been publicly connected to any of the calls.
Doctor on school reopening, vaccine hesitancy
Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon and assistant professor at Columbia University Medical Center, joins CBSN to discuss schools reopening across New York City and the impact vaccine hesitancy has on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ex-gynecologist accused of sexually abusing dozens of female patients faces new charge
It's the seventh count for Robert Hadden, who prosecutors allege assaulted "dozens of female patients, including multiple minors."
Agree to disagree
Conflict seems to be a big part of life these days, but is conflict inevitable? And if so, is there a way to make it go well, and yield positive results? Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with Billy Moore, a survivor of street conflict on Chicago's South Side who has dedicated his life to ending deadly violence in his hometown; journalist Amanda Ripley, who writes on the value of "good" conflict; psychology professor Peter Coleman, who runs Columbia University's "Difficult Conversations Lab"; and Dr. Jay Buckey, an astronaut who talks about the importance of conflict resolution in outer space.
175 patients of former OBGYN have joined lawsuit against Columbia University, attorney says
Anthony DiPietro, an attorney for the former patients, told CBS News that the case has grown tenfold since a lawsuit was filed with 17 plaintiffs in 2018.
Columbia University students are holding a tuition strike during pandemic
Some students began withholding tuition last Friday, the due date.
Why vaccine alone won't end the pandemic
President Biden says the U.S. is buying 200 million more doses of COVID-19 vaccines, but the process of vaccinating a majority of Americans will take months. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Jeffrey Shaman, a professor of environmental health sciences at Columbia University, about what the nation needs to do to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.
Columbia students call for tuition strike
The Columbia University-Barnard College chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America is calling on the Ivy League school to lower costs amid the coronavirus pandemic, or they're threatening to withhold tuition payments. Although the school has frozen tuition and is offering some aid programs, the students say it is not enough. Student leader Christian Flores joins CBSN to discuss the campaign.
Columbia under investigation for its handling of sex assault allegations
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has described the investigation as "intensely active."
The antidemocratic reality of the Confederacy
The House is preparing to vote on removing Confederate statues from Capitol buildings, as the country grapples with monuments in local public spaces. Columbia University history professor Stephanie McCurry joined CBSN to discuss how the history of the Confederacy was rewritten over the years to obscure its oppressive and antidemocratic reality.
White House pushes back on COVID-19 study
New research from Columbia University found that at least 36,000 lives could have been saved if the U.S. had imposed social distancing guidelines just one week earlier in March. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN to discuss how the White House is responding.
Prosecutors investigating new allegations against Robert Hadden
A plea deal in 2016 means the former Columbia University obstetrician never saw jail time, dozens of women have since come forward.
Dozens of women join Evelyn Yang in accusing doctor of assault
Anthony T. DiPietro says a lawsuit that initially included 17 women when it was filed in 2018, and had grown to more than 30 a month ago, now could include up to 70 women
14-year-old arrested in Tessa Majors' murder
A 14-year-old boy was arrested Friday and indicted for the stabbing death of Barnard College student Tessa Majors. Rashaun Weaver faces second degree murder and robbery charges. CBSN's Errol Barnett has the latest.
13-year-old faces murder charges in death of NYC student
The Barnard freshman was stabbed to death in Morningside Park, next door to Columbia University.
Barnard students shocked by murder: "It could have been anyone"
According to NYPD statistics, crime is up in Morningside Park, and the city's murder rate is also up, some 8%.
How to help the environment ahead of UN climate summit
Next week the United Nation’s Climate Action Summit will take place in New York. CBS News weather and climate contributor Jeff Berardelli sat down with Peter Demenocal, dean of science at Columbia University, to discuss how we can all help the planet.
N.Y. legislation would combat sexual abuse by doctors
Marissa Hoechstetter told CBS News in a December interview that her gynecologist repeatedly assaulted her while she was pregnant with twins
More women suing doctor over sex abuse, attorney says
Half a dozen more women have come forward with stories of abuse by former doctor Robert Hadden since CBS News aired an interview with one of those suing the former obstetrician
Is El Niño to blame for the big Southern storm?
Heavy rain in California and piles of snow in the Southeast may be signs another El Niño weather phenomenon is upon us
Women suing Columbia Univ. & hospitals
17 women have filed a lawsuit against Columbia University and associated hospitals for their handling of a sexual abuse case involving former obstetrician Robert Hadden, who pleaded guilty in 2016 to abusing two patients. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates spoke with one of the plaintiffs.
Women sue for "massive coverup" of doctor's sex abuse
The women say Columbia University and its hospitals "actively and deliberately" concealed the conduct of an obstetrician accused of sexually abusing patients for decades
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3 killed in shooting at Copenhagen shopping mall, police say
A 22-year-old suspect is in custody.
Welcome to a summer of travel hell
After two years of the pandemic, airlines are struggling to keep up with pent-up demand despite staff shortages, cancelled flights and bad weather.
Body camera footage shows fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker
Authorities said Walker was unarmed at the time of the shooting, but a shot appeared to have come from his vehicle during a pursuit, and officers said they feared he was preparing to fire.
Schiff says Jan. 6 committee has new leads after Hutchinson testimony
Schiff said he believes the additional leads will lead to new testimony.
Trump told allies he might announce 2024 presidential bid early, sources say
Trump has told allies and aides in recent days that he is seriously considering announcing a 2024 presidential run as early as this summer, three people said.
Sherri Chessen on her 1962 abortion, and the fate of Roe
60 years ago an Arizona mother of four, who faced giving birth to a child with a congenital disorder after having taken thalidomide, traveled to Sweden for an abortion. Today she says the end of Roe is awakening "a great dose of anger" among women.
Chunk of glacier breaks loose in Italian Alps, killing at least 6 hikers
Eight others were injured and there could be about 10 people still missing.
Shark attacks lifeguard during training exercise off Long Island
The lifeguard is recovering and said to be in "very good spirits."
Douglas Brinkley: Let us celebrate patriots who put country over party
The historian says truth-tellers guard our Constitution, as demonstrated by January 6 Committee vice chair Liz Cheney, and former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, speaking out against fellow Republicans' actions during the insurrection at the Capitol.
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Shark attacks lifeguard during training exercise off Long Island
The lifeguard is recovering and said to be in "very good spirits."
Body camera footage shows fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker
Authorities said Walker was unarmed at the time of the shooting, but a shot appeared to have come from his vehicle during a pursuit, and officers said they feared he was preparing to fire.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on June 26, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Rep. Adam Schiff join Margaret Brennan.
Racial disparity in maternal deaths "one of the biggest challenges," expert says
"We see that as a top of the iceberg of poor health in women and poor health in Black women," Dr. Henning Tiemeier told "Face the Nation."
Schiff says Jan. 6 committee has new leads after Hutchinson testimony
Schiff said he believes the additional leads will lead to new testimony.
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Welcome to a summer of travel hell
After two years of the pandemic, airlines are struggling to keep up with pent-up demand despite staff shortages, cancelled flights and bad weather; Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says, "The bottom line is [airlines] need to deliver."
Consumer Reports: Salmonella found in a third of ground chicken
USDA says it is rethinking its approach to bacteria in poultry that sickens hundreds of thousands of people every year.
Inflation's high — and coupons are increasingly difficult to find
Paper coupons were once a household staple for saving on groceries, but the pandemic has taken a toll.
Delta reporetly offered passengers almost $10k to switch flights
One perk of buying a ticket on an oversold flight? If you agree to be bumped, some airlines may pay you thousands in cash.
"Stranger Things" brings musician Kate Bush a $2.3M windfall
Bush said that the resurgence of the song put her "on top of that hill." Streams have increased almost 17,000%.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on June 26, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Rep. Adam Schiff join Margaret Brennan.
Racial disparity in maternal deaths "one of the biggest challenges," expert says
"We see that as a top of the iceberg of poor health in women and poor health in Black women," Dr. Henning Tiemeier told "Face the Nation."
Schiff says Jan. 6 committee has new leads after Hutchinson testimony
Schiff said he believes the additional leads will lead to new testimony.
Transcript: Dr. Henning Tiemeier on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Henning Tiemeier of Harvard University that aired Sunday, July 3, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Rep. Adam Schiff on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California that aired Sunday, July 3, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Juvenile arthritis or growing pains?
Dr. Karen Onel, pediatric rheumatology chief, explains symptoms of stiffness and joint swelling to look for in children.
Racial disparity in maternal deaths "one of the biggest challenges," expert says
"We see that as a top of the iceberg of poor health in women and poor health in Black women," Dr. Henning Tiemeier told "Face the Nation."
Texas Supreme Court blocks order that resumed abortions
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court order that allowed some abortions to resume.
Jet fuel leak poisons drinking water in Hawaii
Thousands of Navy families living near Pearl Harbor have been poisoned after a jet fuel leak contaminated the tap water system. Investigations revealed a failure of leadership and oversight as the cause of this dangerous incident. David Martin has more.
1 dead in listeria outbreak linked to Florida
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the source of a recent outbreak of listeria. One person has died and nearly two dozen have been hospitalized. All of the patients either reside in or traveled to Florida before becoming sick.
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3 killed in shooting at Copenhagen shopping mall, police say
A 22-year-old suspect is in custody.
Chunk of glacier breaks loose in Italian Alps, killing at least 6 hikers
Eight others were injured and there could be about 10 people still missing.
Russia claims pivotal Ukraine city, but Zelenskyy says fighting continues
Ukrainian fighters spent weeks trying to defend Lysychansk and to keep it from falling to Russia.
Pride parade returns in London on 50th anniversary
The streets of London have been filled with color as the U.K. capital marked 50 years of Pride.
Russians press assault on city in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said three anti-ship missiles struck "an ordinary residential building, a nine-story building" housing about 160 people.
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Live music is back on stage 2022
Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal, country and hip hop artists returning to live performances.
The Doobie Brothers: "These are the better days"
With five decades of performing under their belts, the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famers haven't let old resentments get in the way of new music and a 50th anniversary tour.
The Doobie Brothers: "These are the better days"
The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famers, who've been playing together for more than half a century, haven't let old resentments get in the way of a new album and 50th anniversary tour. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with members of The Doobie Brothers – Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons and John McFee – about the band's longevity, and about their first studio album in more than a decade, "Liberté." (This story was originally broadcast on October 3, 2021.)
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including artist Margaret Keane, known for her paintings of children with "big eyes."
Caamp performs “The Otter”
Childhood friends Evan Westfall and Taylor Meier created the band Caamp in 2016, with their debut album becoming a streaming hit. For Saturday Sessions Caamp performs "The Otter."
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Google to delete location history for visits to abortion clinics
Visits to counseling centers, fertility centers, addiction treatment facilities, weight loss clinics and cosmetic surgery clinics will also be erased from users' location histories.
FCC wants TikTok removed from app stores
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has issued an order for Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, citing a pattern of surreptitious data storage and access. The FCC gave Apple and Google until July 8 to respond. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins anchors Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste to explain the controversy.
Big Tech faces pressure on abortion cases
Tech companies are facing numerous questions on whether they will cooperate with law enforcement officials who may seek to prosecute abortions where the procedure is now banned. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on the pressures these companies are facing, including from their own employees.
Summer gadgets to help you stay cool
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share innovative technology that can help families beat the heat and save money this summer.
Instagram, Facebook ban abortion pill posts after Roe ruling
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
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"Engine Trouble": How greenhouse gases threaten our world
The Supreme Court's ruling on Thursday limiting the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to strictly regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants makes the effort to counter climate change much more difficult. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" video essay, writer and narrator Robert Krulwich explains why rising levels of carbon dioxide in our air since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution pose an existential threat to us and our planet. Based on the work of Aatish Bhatia. Animation directed and designed by Nate Milton. Music by Buck St. Thomas.
New York denies permit renewal for bitcoin mining company
State officials said Greenidge Generation's mine is a threat to New York's climate goals. A Greenidge spokesperson says, "It simply would not."
2022 wildfire season sparks to life
Dozens of wildfires were burning across the nation this week. Climate change is making these fires more frequent and intense, and the crews that fight them are feeling the toll. CBS News’ Ben Tracy sat down with Kelly Martin, president of the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters Association, to talk about what these brave firefighters go through.
Another giant African snail sighting forces Florida county into quarantine
Florida officials confirmed the recurrence of an invasive snail species that destroys wildlife and poses serious threats to human health.
West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
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3 killed in shooting at Copenhagen shopping mall, police say
A 22-year-old suspect is in custody.
Fugitive Peter Chadwick went from millionaire to bussing tables while on the run
Inside the international manhunt for the California man charged with killing his wife and staging a kidnapping plot, details on his years on the run and how he got caught
3 officers dead in Kentucky shooting
A third police officer has died following a deadly shooting in the small town of Allen, Kentucky, this week.
Texas Supreme Court blocks order that resumed abortions
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court order that allowed some abortions to resume.
Russian air strikes kill 21 in Odesa
Russian missiles blasted an apartment building near the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, killing at least 21 people. Ramy Inocencio has the details.
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Atlas 5 launches early warning testbed satellite
New infrared sensor technology is designed to improve detection of ballistic and hypersonic weapons.
SpaceX launches SES communications satellite
The SES-22 relay station is the first of six new satellites that will deliver TV, radio and data across the U.S.
First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
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Formula 1 driver Zhou Guanyu in scary crash
Formula 1 driver Zhou Guanyu was involved in a terrifying crash at the British Grand Prix. Guanyu said his vehicle’s halo safety barrier saved him.
3 killed in shooting at Copenhagen mall
At least three people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a shopping mall in Copenhagen, Denmark. A 22-year-old suspect is in custody. CBS Los Angeles has the details.
The full story of the Ritchie Boys
The Ritchie Boys were responsible for gathering more than half the actionable intelligence on the battlefield during World War II. For the many German-born Jews in their ranks, defeating the Nazis was heartbreakingly personal. Jon Wertheim reports.
7/3/2022: 60 Minutes Presents - The Ritchie Boys
The full story of a secret U.S. WWII military intelligence unit bolstered by German-born Jews.
Companies racing to develop eVTOL "air taxis"
Anderson Cooper reports on eVTOLs, flying vehicles that may one day be the answer to bumper-to-bumper traffic.