The Uplift: Stars, stripes and service
Two men form a friendship over their love of the U.S. A group helps make travel more comfortable for kids with autism. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
Education
Texas approves allowing Bible-based teachings in public grade schools
The State Board of Education heard testimony from over 150 teachers and parents on the matter.
How a principal renovated her school in 1 year
When Principal Thalia Brownridge-Smith took over 13th Avenue School in Newark, New Jersey, it wasn't pretty. But she spearheaded a dramatic renovation in just one year. Meg Oliver has more.
What Trump's second term means for education
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped former WWE CEO Linda McMahon to lead the Department of Education. But how exactly does she factor into Trump's promise to eliminate the department? Erica Meltzer, national editor at nonprofit news organization Chalkbeat, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Dartmouth sorority, fraternity members charged in student's drowning death
Police in New Hampshire, where Dartmouth is located, announced that Alpha Phi was charged with one count of facilitating an underage alcohol house.
Texas school board approves Bible lessons
The Texas State Board of Education approved an optional public school curriculum that includes Bible lessons. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more.
Who is Linda McMahon?
President-elect Donald Trump announced he plans to nominate former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as education secretary. Washington Post political investigative reporter Beth Reinhard joins "The Daily Report" to discuss her qualifications and plans.
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
Trump to tap McMahon for education secretary
Sources tell CBS News that President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Linda McMahon to serve as secretary of the Department of Education. McMahon is Trump's transition co-chair and served in his last term as Small Business Administrator.
Why some Ohio school districts are arming teachers and staff with firearms
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
Examining debate over arming teachers with guns
The U.S. has had at least 109 school shootings in the U.S. so far this year, killing 44 people. Among the most contentious ideas for protecting children is arming teachers and staff. For "Eye on America," Nikki Battiste visited two school districts in Ohio to examine both sides of the debate.
Oklahoma AG says schools superintendent can't mandate prayer video
Oklahoma's attorney general said the state schools superintendent cannot mandate students watch a video announcing a new Department of Religious Freedom and Patriotism.
Judge blocks Louisiana law ordering schools to display Ten Commandments
A district court judge appointed by former President Barack Obama temporarily blocked a Louisiana law ordering schools to display the Ten Commandments.
Judge blocks 10 Commandments school displays
A federal judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked a law that would have required public schools to display the Bible's Ten Commandments in classrooms. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more on the ruling.
Delaware State to become first HBCU to add Division I women's wrestling
Delaware State University will become the first historically Black institution to offer Division I women's wrestling.
Psychologist behind controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" dies at 91
Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" has died.
Missouri elementary school names building after its beloved custodian
Custodian Claudene Wilson is so dedicated to Swedeborg District lll Elementary School that, over the past 30 years, she has taken on many additional responsibilities.
School names building after its beloved custodian
Custodian Claudene Wilson has been so dedicated to Swedeborg District lll Elementary School in Missouri over the past 30 years, that the community decided to name a school building after her. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
2 high schoolers create free ESL program
Partly inspired by their immigrant parents, two New Jersey high school seniors founded Words Beyond Worlds, a free English as a Second Language program that is run with the help of about 60 fellow high school-aged tutors. So far, it has taught English to more than 1,000 children and adults.
2/26/2023: Kherson Under Fire, The Girls of SOLA
Kherson, Ukraine, a year after Russia’s invasion; SOLA: Educating Afghanistan’s girls.
Kate Andersen Brower on teaching democracy
Best-selling author Kate Andersen Brower joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about her new book, "The Hill: Inside the Secret World of the U.S. Capitol," which she says is designed to help middle school students understand the history and workings of the U.S. government.
Tips to ease school anxiety for children
As the school year ramps up, a growing number of children are feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share advice for parents on how to support their kids and reduce school-related stress.
Benito Juarez teacher mentors next generation of mariachis
Michael Espinosa's goal is to teach the songs and traditions that have shaped Mexican culture and more.
College student allegedly scratched racial slur onto another student's body
A student-athlete at Gettysburg College allegedly carved a racial slur onto another student-athlete's body, officials and the victim's family said.
Black enrollment dips at top universities
It's been more than a year since the Supreme Court ended affirmative action, and the enrollment of Black students is down at elite colleges. Scott White, former director of guidance at Montclair High School in New Jersey, and a freelance writer for Forbes on college admissions, joins CBS News to unpack the trend.
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Iran warns of "irreversible damage" to region after Trump attack threat
President Trump's threat comes after CENTCOM's commander said that Iran's ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz had been "degraded."
Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Trump says ICE agents will assist TSA at airports as delays worsen
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, dies at 81
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Iranian strikes on towns near Israel's main nuclear research center injure over 100
Iran struck two communities near Israel's main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving at least 90 people wounded in the southern part of the country.
Cuba suffers second nationwide power outage in less than a week
Humanitarian organizations began delivering aid to Cuba by air Friday, including solar panels, food and medicine.
Cory Booker: "We, the people, are the heroes this country needs"
The New Jersey Senator has been a face of the Democratic Party's resistance to the Trump administration. He expresses his hopes for our nation in a new book, "Stand," in which he encourages Americans to stand together, reminding us of our shared virtues.
More than 230 rescued amid severe floods in Hawaii; more rain expected
Raging waters lifted homes and cars and prompted evacuation orders for 5,500 people north of Honolulu, though they were later lifted.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
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Why it pays to be bored
Resolving boredom through our incessant attention to our devices has, according to New York Times bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks, also brought an end to letting our minds wander, inhibiting abstract thinking, and making us vulnerable to anxiety and depression.
Signs of the times: Removing stories of America's past from our national parks
Following an executive order from President Trump, the Department of the Interior has removed dozens of educational signs at our national parks that the administration claims promote "divisive narratives" and "corrosive ideology."
How iNaturalist app users have fun while aiding science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss.
Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Supreme Court to consider deadlines for late-arriving mail ballots
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
Politics
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Cory Booker: "We, the people, are the heroes this country needs"
The New Jersey Senator has been a face of the Democratic Party's resistance to the Trump administration. He expresses his hopes for our nation in a new book, "Stand," in which he encourages Americans to stand together, reminding us of our shared virtues.
Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Supreme Court to consider deadlines for late-arriving mail ballots
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Senate blocks voting bill's amendment on trans athletes during weekend session
Democrats are expected to eventually block the broader legislation.
Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, dies at 81
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Iranian strikes on towns near Israel's main nuclear research center injure over 100
Iran struck two communities near Israel's main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving more than 100 people wounded in the southern part of the country.
Cuba suffers second nationwide power outage in less than a week
Humanitarian organizations began delivering aid to Cuba by air Friday, including solar panels, food and medicine.
2 skiers killed, 5 hurt in northern Italy avalanche
A total of 25 skiers were on the mountainside where the avalanche occurred, but most had escaped.
BTS kicks off global tour with South Korea concert
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
Entertainment
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Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
Chef Ruthie Rogers on the comforts of food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner, acclaimed chef and podcaster Ruthie Rogers, whose new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," celebrates conversations and comfort food.
Chef Ruthie Rogers: Food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner and acclaimed chef Ruthie Rogers. Seth Doane talks with the American-born Rogers about her fabled Italian restaurant, her new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," and her podcast, all of which celebrate the connections brought about by conversations and comfort food.
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How iNaturalist app users have fun while aiding science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
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.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
White House unveils AI framework for Congress
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.
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Science
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
Crime
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Couple on unusual activity at neighbor's home: "I think they finally killed him"
When Gary Herbst, described by his Minnesota neighbors as confrontational, disappeared on July 8, 2013, it appeared he walked out on his wife and teenage son. Years later, a startling discovery would confirm what neighbors thought they might have witnessed.
Wife of Joseph Duggar charged with child endangerment after his arrest
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
See police bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest on Long Island
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Justice Department subpoenas James Comey
Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a probe into Obama-era intelligence officials, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS News. Jake Rosen reports.
Space
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Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Nature: Spring in Mason County, Texas
We leave you this first Sunday of spring surrounded by wildflowers and songbirds in Mason County, Texas. Videographer: Scot Miller.
In conversation with Cory Booker
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker has been a face of the Democratic Party's resistance to the Trump administration – from a record-breaking filibuster critical of the president's policies, to calls for accountability over U.S. involvement in the war with Iran. He also expresses his hopes for our nation in a new book, "Stand," in which he encourages Americans to stand together, reminding us of our shared virtues. He talks with Faith Salie about a political career forged in Newark, N.J. ("the toughest place in politics ever"), and how it is time to "seize, reclaim, and redeem the dream of America."
Why it pays to be bored
Resolving boredom through our incessant attention to our devices has, according to New York Times bestselling author Arthur Brooks, also brought an end to our willingness to let our minds wander – inhibiting abstract thinking and making us vulnerable to anxiety and depression. He talks about his new book, "The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness," and why constant distraction gets in the way of our ability to be fully alive.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.