Common Core used widely, despite debate
Questions over Common Core's ability to improve student performance in reading and math still persist
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Trump's school choice expansion plan may face uphill battle
Washington's school voucher programs and Vice President-elect Mike Pence’s home state of Indiana could serve as blueprints for Trump's school choice plan
Fact check: Is Common Core "eliminated" in New Jersey?
Chris Christie denies supporting the Justice Sonia Sotomayor, refutes ever donating to Planned Parenthood, and says Common Core is eliminated in New Jersey
Acting secretary of education is unfazed by politics
With support for Common Core waning and student debt skyrocketing, Dr. John King Jr. faces a series of challenges
Education reform bill clears Senate, heads to Obama's desk
The rewrite of the 2002 No Child Left Behind law now awaits the president's signature
Schools unlock secrets of Common Core math for parents
Educators say after learning strategies, leery parents will be able to help children with their math homework
Study reveals how many required tests students take
"Learning is about so much more than just filling in the right bubble," says President Obama, who wants to reduce testing time
Obama: Limit class time spent on standardized tests
The president called for capping the time spent on standardized testing to 2 percent of classroom time
Ted Cruz: What does he stand for?
A look at where the Texas senator stands on education, immigration, the economy, social issues and foreign policy
Common Core test results start trickling in
Several states' performances on controversial educational testing program revealed; questions remain about reaching program's fundamental goals
Scott Walker: What does he stand for?
A look at where the Wisconsin governor stands on education, immigration, the economy, social issues and foreign policy
GOP candidates to to be pressed on education reform at summit
"We'll see who has really done their homework," journalist Campbell Brown, who's hosting the summit, tells CBS News
John Kasich: What does he stand for?
A look at where the Ohio governor stands on education, immigration, abortion, the economy and foreign policy
Jeb Bush: What does he stand for?
A look at where the former Florida governor stands on education, immigration, social issues, the economy and foreign policy
Fact-checking the first 2015 GOP debate of Election 2016: Education
What did Republican candidates say about Common Core education standards?
GOP urges update to No Child Left Behind
The Republican Party wants states to have more control over education policy
Five things to know about Jeb Bush
After months of fundraising, Bush is set to formally declare his candidacy Monday
Christie's last question on 2016: "Do I want to do it?"
The New Jersey governor talks to "Face the Nation" about his record in office, marijuana law, Common Core, and NSA surveillance
Chris Christie backs away from Common Core
Two years ago, the New Jersey governor endorsed the controversial program, but now Christie is directing the state to consider new education standards
Jeb Bush to poll watchers: "Take a chill pill"
The former Florida governor says he isn't worried about the early numbers
Is U.S. student achievement stagnating?
New exam results show no progress has been made in improving Eighth graders' grasp of history, geography, and civics since 2010
More than 250,000 students across the country have opted out of taking the standardized tests which measure proficiency in math and language arts
More than 250,000 students across the country have opted out of taking the standardized tests which measure proficiency in math and language arts. Julianna Goldman reports how the Common Core debate is playing out on the campaign trail.
Common Core: What's right for special education students?
The controversial education standards have stirred national debate on what is fair for students with learning disabilities
National debate over Common Core standards raises questions about how to handle special education
National debate over Common Core standards raises questions about how to handle special education. Should those students be measured by the same standards and take the same tests as the rest of their peers?
For students at a charter school in the Bronx, already facing a number of trials outside of class, Common Core testing presents an entirely new challenge
For students at ROADS Charter High School in the Bronx, already facing a number of trials outside of class, Common Core testing presents an entirely new challenge. Alexander Trowbridge reports.
Arrest made after FEMA crews threatened amid hurricane relief efforts
FEMA says its disaster assistance teams will be at fixed locations after National Guard troops reportedly encountered armed militia who said they were "hunting FEMA" in North Carolina.
238 doctors, health care providers call on Trump to release medical records
The letter comes as Vice President Kamala Harris is criticizing former President Donald Trump for a lack of transparency about his health.
NASA launches probe to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
New lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
Trump's anti-immigrant, domestic "enemy" rhetoric in focus
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly used the "threat from within" label throughout his campaign to label his political opponents.
Some Social Security beneficiaries will get an extra November check
Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.
Train operator killed, passengers injured in NJ Transit crash
A New Jersey Transit River Line train operator died after a train struck a downed tree in Mansfield Township, Burlington County.
A new caregiver calculator reveals the high cost of caring for loved ones
How much is your caregiving worth? A new tool calculates the financial value of work devoted to aiding loved ones in need.
True Value declares bankruptcy, lines up sale to rival hardware chain
True Value, a national hardware brand founded in 1948, said it has a deal to be acquired by rival Do it Best.
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Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction across Florida, at least 16 dead
More than 2 million homes and businesses still had no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
Pandas from China en route to Washington, D.C.'s National Zoo
A pair of giant pandas is set to arrive at the National Zoo on Tuesday less than a year after the Washington zoo sent Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji back to China.
Here's how to delete your 23andMe data, as company flounders
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.
Trump's DJT stock is surging, lifting Truth Social. Here's why.
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, which trades under the DJT ticker, jumped 18% on Monday. Here's why.
Trump's anti-immigrant, domestic "enemy" rhetoric in focus
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly used the "threat from within" label throughout his campaign to label his political opponents.
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Here's how to delete your 23andMe data, as company flounders
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.
Trump's DJT stock is surging, lifting Truth Social. Here's why.
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, which trades under the DJT ticker, jumped 18% on Monday. Here's why.
True Value declares bankruptcy, lines up sale to rival hardware chain
True Value, a national hardware brand founded in 1948, said it has a deal to be acquired by rival Do it Best.
Delta cancels meal service on more than 200 flights over food safety issue
Delta scrapped meal service from hundreds of flights over weekend due to safety issue at food production facility.
U.S. stocks add to all-time high with more gains on Monday
U.S. stocks are rising in afternoon trading Monday building on its record set on Friday
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Trump's DJT stock is surging, lifting Truth Social. Here's why.
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, which trades under the DJT ticker, jumped 18% on Monday. Here's why.
Trump's anti-immigrant, domestic "enemy" rhetoric in focus
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly used the "threat from within" label throughout his campaign to label his political opponents.
238 doctors, health care providers call on Trump to release medical records
The letter comes as Vice President Kamala Harris is criticizing former President Donald Trump for a lack of transparency about his health.
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay icon, dead at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.
Frost says Congress should return "as soon as possible" to replenish disaster funds
Congress is not set to return from recess until Nov. 12, after Election Day.
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Here's how to delete your 23andMe data, as company flounders
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.
Delta cancels meal service on more than 200 flights over food safety issue
Delta scrapped meal service from hundreds of flights over weekend due to safety issue at food production facility.
A new caregiver calculator reveals the high cost of caring for loved ones
How much is your caregiving worth? A new tool calculates the financial value of work devoted to aiding loved ones in need.
How "Tommy John surgery" changed our national pastime
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
How "Tommy John surgery" changed our national pastime
In 1974, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John was having a dream season until he tore his UCL, the ligament that supports a pitcher's arm while throwing. Following a creative surgical procedure, John recovered and went on to play 14 more seasons, forever changing the game. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But it's not just major leaguers; about 60% of athletes who've had the surgery are under the age of 19. Correspondent Faith Salie looks at how a surgical procedure has changed how people view repetitive sports injuries.
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Archaeologists uncover one of the world's oldest churches
Archaeologists recently unearthed the remains of an ancient church in Armenia, which they believe originated in the 4th century A.D.
Man falls to his death from bridge in Spain while making online content
Authorities in Spain say a Briton plunged to his death after climbing the Castilla-La Mancha Bridge, an illegal stunt frequently attempted by social media content creators.
Officials probing fiery Tesla crash that killed 4 people in France
Police in western France say they're looking into what caused a Tesla that came off a road to catch on fire in a crash that killed the driver and all 3 passengers.
Mom killed by nerve agent was caught in global murder plot, court told
Dawn Sturgess died in 2018 after spraying herself with what she thought was perfume from a discarded bottle containing the deadly chemical weapon.
Part of Hong Kong zoo closed after 8 monkeys found dead
Officials in Hong Kong are investigating the deaths of eight monkeys in the region's oldest zoo, including 3 critically endangered Cotton-top Tamarins.
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New lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
The rise of dating shows
With "Love Is Blind" and other dating shows dominating TV, experts Jared Freid and Serena Kerrigan share why these programs continue to captivate millions of fans.
"Mornings Memory:" Zombie filmmaking in 1993
Mornings Memory spooky edition travels back to 1993, when "The Early Show" gave us a glimpse into the making of a zombie movie on a shoestring budget.
Zoey Deutch steps onto the Broadway stage
Zoey Deutch joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about stepping onto the Broadway stage as Emily Webb in the revival of "Our Town," a Pulitzer Prize-winning play about life in a small fictional town in 1901.
Henry Winkler on new children's book
Legendary actor Henry Winkler, fresh off his third Emmy win for "Barry," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his latest children's book, "Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole."
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FTC cracks down on fake reviews with new rule
With up to 40% of online reviews found to be fake, the Federal Trade Commission is introducing a new rule to ban deceptive feedback. Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic," explains how it will work.
Protecting whales from ship strikes
Endangered whale species face a major threat on the high seas: cruise and container ships that have difficulty avoiding collisions with whales. But there are new tools that may help reduce ship strikes.
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.
Book excerpt: "Nexus" by Yuval Noah Harari
The author of the bestseller "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" returns with an examination of the power of intelligence to shape and control civilizations throughout history, and how artificial intelligence may change society, economics and politics.
TikTok knew app was harmful to kids, lawsuit says
Just days after multiple states sued TikTok for allegedly designing the app to addict children, new details have emerged about how they say the company does it. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Protecting whales from ship strikes
Endangered whale species (like blue whales, humpbacks, and fin whales) face a major threat on the high seas: cruise and container ships that have difficulty avoiding collisions with whales. Correspondent David Pogue talks with a marine ecologist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, whose fleet of autonomous vehicles helps track whales in shipping lanes; and finds out how container ships may be able to reduce striking whales.
Book excerpt: "Nexus" by Yuval Noah Harari
The author of the bestseller "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" returns with an examination of the power of intelligence to shape and control civilizations throughout history, and how artificial intelligence may change society, economics and politics.
How wildlife reacts to changing climate
The 2024 World Wildlife Fund report found that animal populations are declining due to human-caused climate change and the global loss of nature. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and environmental reporter Marina Jurica reports on which species are most at risk and what can be done to reverse the trend.
What are the northern lights?
Many Americans were able to spot the northern lights Thursday and may have another chance to do so Friday as the aurora borealis remains visible. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz breaks down the phenomenon and also looks at the latest U.S. forecast.
Renowned scientist's ashes dropped into eye of Hurricane Milton as tribute
The ashes were released into the eye of the hurricane Tuesday night, less than 24 hours before Milton made landfall.
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New lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
Man arrested for FEMA employee threats
William Jacob Parsons, a 44-year-old man who was allegedly spotted armed with an assault rifle, was arrested and charged for making comments about possibly harming Federal Emergency Management Agency workers in North Carolina for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office confirms. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more on the allegations.
Arrest made after FEMA crews threatened amid hurricane relief efforts
FEMA says its disaster assistance teams will be at fixed locations after National Guard troops reportedly encountered armed militia who said they were "hunting FEMA" in North Carolina.
Head and hands of Colorado girl last seen in 2005 found in freezer
Authorities are investigating the disappearance of a Colorado teen whose head and hands were found at her family's former home after they sold it.
5 decapitated bodies found in Mexico, heads left in bag
The violence in Jalisco is blamed chiefly on the Jalisco Nueva Generacion Cartel (CJNG), one of Mexico's most powerful and violent criminal groups.
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NASA launches Europa Clipper
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the spacecraft expected to near Jupiter's moon Europa around April 2030.
SpaceX launching probe toward Jupiter
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launches, recovers powerful rocket
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
NASA launches probe to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
SpaceX launches and recovers most powerful rocket
SpaceX on Sunday launched the world's most powerful rocket and successfully recovered its first stage booster. Elise Preston has more on the achievement.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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IRS ruling on 401(k) company match
A new Internal Revenue Service ruling on 401(k) company matches could change the way employees apply the contributions made by their employers. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Trump, Harris eye Pennsylvania counties
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are so focused on Pennsylvania before the November election, that they are hoping to flip certain counties there that may have voted differently in the previous cycles. CBS News' Zak Hudak has more.
Lebanese hospitals react to attacks
Medical facilities in Lebanon are being overwhelmed with increasing numbers of civilians needing attention as Israel continues to target Lebanese sites where Hezbollah members are apparently located. CBS News' Debora Patta has more from Beirut.
Harris, Trump Pennsylvania push
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are in Pennsylvania for a crucial push to gather voters in the battleground state before the November election. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more.
Deadly train crash in New Jersey
A River Line train struck a tree that had fallen on a New Jersey Transit track. The train's operation died and at least 23 were injured. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner reports.