Scouting America to alter policies to maintain military support, Hegseth says
Some of the changes mirror Scouting America's suggestions to the Department of Justice, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge.
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Some of the changes mirror Scouting America's suggestions to the Department of Justice, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge.
The new Frosty flavor will be available at Wendy's locations beginning in late February.
Fans of the Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies need to stock up if they want the sweet treats; the varieties are being retired this year.
Girl Scouts USA says charging steeper annual dues will avoid it having to slash programs and services.
The new treats are being resold online on sites like eBay for as much as five times their original price.
Frances Hesselbein, who was the first CEO of the Girl Scouts, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1998.
The donation, the largest the organization has ever received from an individual, comes as membership dropped in the pandemic.
The Girl Scouts say the new cookie – which will only be available online – will enhance girls' e-commerce sales and entrepreneurial skills.
Amerie Joe Garza, 10, had tried to call 911 for help when she was killed by the Robb Elementary School gunman, her stepfather said.
Record 107 million Americans traveling for the holidays; military experiments with high-tech flying machine
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy in dramatic maiden flight; Girl Scouts lobby lawmakers to honor their founder
Between nixing their traditional cookie booths for pandemic safety reasons and a news story linking the palm oil used in their cookies to child labor, the Girl Scouts are dealing with millions of boxes of unsold cookies. The impact will be felt by local councils and troops that depend on cookie sales to fund programming, travel and camps.
Five Girl Scouts in Aurora, Colorado, proposed a law to fine drivers if they're caught smoking with a child in their car. The girls wrote the ordinance and then presented it to the mayor and city council – and they were successful. The law goes in effect on Saturday. Barry Petersen reports.
Girl Scouts crowded the Georgia Statehouse with cookies and tough attitudes, lobbying to rename a bridge after their founder.
Government shutdown looms, lawmakers scramble as the President urges to secure borders; Girl Scouts lobby to rename bridge.
A group of Girl Scouts is lobbying lawmakers in Georgia to rename a bridge in honor of the group's founder. According to one lawmaker, their tactics could get results. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has their story.
Recently, the Girl Scouts started a conversation that reverberated this holiday season. It was about hugging and how young girls need to set physical boundaries. The organization said they did it because of the almost daily stories about sexual misconduct. Jericka Duncan reports.
Girl Scouts of the USA put out a message urging parents not to force their daughters to hug relatives and friends as the holidays approach. CBS News contributor Dr. Lisa Damour, a psychologist and author, joins CBSN to discuss.
The Boy Scouts of America isn't just for boys anymore. The organization announced plans to admit girls into the Cub Scouts starting in 2018 and to establish a new program for older girls to earn the coveted rank of Eagle Scout. Reena Ninan reports.
More than one-third of all American women today have been in Girl Scouts. Famous alums include actress Grace Kelly, astronaut Sally Ride, tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams and singer Taylor Swift. Despite its previous popularity, the 104-year-old organization has faced declining membership and struggled to recruit minority members. In this exclusive interview, CEO Anna Maria Chavez joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the Girl Scouts plans to face these new challenges.
The girls set a goal of selling 1,000 boxes and far surpassed that. So, they set another goal for their cookie sales.
Fewer and fewer girl are choosing to become Girl Scouts. Membership has dropped by 400,000 in recent years. Kelly Parisi, chief communications executive of Girl Scouts of the USA, joins "CBS This Morning Saturday" to talk about the organization.
A Girl Scout troop in California is a few dollars lighter after crooks used fake 50-dollar bills to purchase cookies. A pen used to detect counterfeit cash did not identify the bill as fake at the time of purchase, but the girls uncovered the scam when they attempted to break the bill with a cashier. KCAL-TV's Crystal Cruz reports.
Troop 6000 is a program for girls living in the New York City shelter system – and you can buy cookies from them online.
Used in many food products, palm oil is a $65 billion global industry known for its exploitation of children overseas. An 11-year-old Tennessee Girl Scout decided to take action.
As Trump again postpones his ultimatum to Iran and claims talks are "going very well," Tehran says he's lying and blocks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The pressure now shifts to the House to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that has severely disrupted air travel in some major airports. Follow live updates.
The full committee will recommend sanctions for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, after the House's April recess.
In a rare interview, Michael Jordan discusses settling his antitrust fight with NASCAR, his passion for racing and more.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
A judge has blocked the Trump administration from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk and cutting off all federal work with the artificial intelligence firm, an early win for Anthropic in its bitter feud with the government.
The FBI executed a search warrant last month at a Fulton County elections office, seeking to take "all physical ballots" from the 2020 vote as well as tapes from vote-tabulating machines, ballot images and voter rolls.
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
A helicopter crashed Thursday afternoon on a remote beach on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two, authorities said.
The Justice Department has made public millions of pages from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
The pressure now shifts to the House to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that has severely disrupted air travel in some major airports. Follow live updates.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
In a rare interview, Michael Jordan discusses settling his antitrust fight with NASCAR, his passion for racing and more.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
A judge has blocked the Trump administration from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk and cutting off all federal work with the artificial intelligence firm, an early win for Anthropic in its bitter feud with the government.
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
As oil prices surge, some experts are urging consumers to take energy-conserving steps like working from home or driving less.
The full committee will recommend sanctions for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, after the House's April recess.
The Justice Department has made public millions of pages from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The pressure now shifts to the House to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that has severely disrupted air travel in some major airports. Follow live updates.
The FBI executed a search warrant last month at a Fulton County elections office, seeking to take "all physical ballots" from the 2020 vote as well as tapes from vote-tabulating machines, ballot images and voter rolls.
A judge has blocked the Trump administration from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk and cutting off all federal work with the artificial intelligence firm, an early win for Anthropic in its bitter feud with the government.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Matvei Rumiantsev was sentenced for the attack which was witnessed on a video call by President Trump's youngest son.
As Trump again postpones his ultimatum to Iran and claims talks are "going very well," Tehran says he's lying and blocks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Police said they found two bodies a day after stopping Cedric Prizzon in a car with his two children.
Since last week, activists from several countries have left Mexican ports on vessels loaded with food and other supplies for Cuba, which faces a humanitarian crisis in the face of a U.S.-imposed fuel embargo.
A search is underway for an American Airlines flight attendant whose disappearance while on a layover in Medellín, Colombia, has left his loved ones desperate for answers.
Rockstar Billy Idol spoke to Anthony Mason about how he broke into music, why he says he's lucky to be alive and what it's like to be a grandparent.
The finale of the FX series "Love Story" aired Thursday and has captivated audiences as it follows the romance between John F. Kennedy. Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. The limited series focuses on well-documented moments in the couple's lives, but fills in the rest with fiction. It has also received some backlash. Adriana Diaz reports.
Savannah Guthrie is speaking out about her mom's disappearance as she prepares to return to the "Today" show. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Camila Morrone, who stars in the series "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the show, what intimidated her about the horror genre, and working with the Duffer brothers.
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
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.
New research from the Society of Human Resource Management shows which regions and jobs are most at risk from artificial intelligence. Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, joins CBS News to discuss the findings.
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
Matvei Rumiantsev was sentenced for the attack which was witnessed on a video call by President Trump's youngest son.
A federal judge rejected former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's request to dismiss charges against him. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman breaks down the key takeaways from the court hearing on Thursday.
Savannah Guthrie is speaking out about her mom's disappearance as she prepares to return to the "Today" show. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Police said they found two bodies a day after stopping Cedric Prizzon in a car with his two children.
The nation's largest police department, the NYPD, has launched a new unit designed to revolutionize how it approaches survivors of gender-based violence. CBS News got an exclusive first look inside the policy and training facility. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
As the number of people with cameras on their dashboards and doorbells has grown, so have reports of such sightings.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Rockstar Billy Idol spoke to Anthony Mason about how he broke into music, why he says he's lucky to be alive and what it's like to be a grandparent.
The finale of the FX series "Love Story" aired Thursday and has captivated audiences as it follows the romance between John F. Kennedy. Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. The limited series focuses on well-documented moments in the couple's lives, but fills in the rest with fiction. It has also received some backlash. Adriana Diaz reports.
President Trump insists that Iran wants to negotiate an end to the war as global pressures mount for the conflict to end. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Ramy Inocencio report.
The Senate approved most funding for the Department of Homeland Security overnight, and now the House of Representatives must decide if it agrees with the measure. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
A federal judge rejected former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's request to dismiss charges against him. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman breaks down the key takeaways from the court hearing on Thursday.