Harvard to pay $53 million after morgue manager sold body parts
Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to resolve lawsuits by families alleging it mishandled the bodies of loved ones donated to its medical school.
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Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to resolve lawsuits by families alleging it mishandled the bodies of loved ones donated to its medical school.
The lawsuit was one of many steps against Harvard that the Trump administration has taken since President Trump's return to office, in addition to attempting to cancel billions of dollars in federal funds.
Marley Dias, an author, activist and recent Harvard graduate, sits down with CBS News 24/7 to discuss her new book, "I Am the Dream Come True."
CBS News contributor Arthur Brooks joins with more details on his happiness research and his observations on why English speakers are sadder than people who speak other languages.
In a historic move, Harvard University faculty members have voted to limit the number of "A" grades given to undergraduates to curb rising grade inflation. Axios Boston reporter Mike Deehan joins "The Daily Report" with more.
CBS News contributor Arthur C. Brooks joins with more on Harvard University contemplating a limit to the number of "A" grades for students. Brooks is also a columnist for The Free Press, a Paramount Skydance publication.
In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Artificial intelligence promised to lighten the workload while increasing productivity. But as more people are using AI for work, a new study published in Harvard Business Review finds AI overuse could cause "brain fry." CBS News correspondent Lana Zak spoke with the study's lead author to unpack the findings.
President Trump says his administration is seeking $1 billion in damages from Harvard University after a published report said the school had won some concessions in ongoing settlement negotiations with the government.
A 77-year-old veteran graduates college as a drama major and fulfills a dream by writing a play. A Harvard grad honors her mom and all the sacrifices she made to help her. A rescue dog because a rescuer for a fire department. Plus, our most heartwarming videos of the week.
A man is inspired by his late mother to spread joy by becoming a superhero. A school custodian is overcome with emotion when she walks into work. Two Harvard freshmen help Ukrainians find safe places to stay. Plus, the meaning behind the sunflower billboards popping up across the U.S., on this week's episode of "The Uplift."
Federal research funding to universities has fueled breakthroughs for years. The White House is pressuring universities to align with the president's political agenda, or risk losing their funding.
Federal research funding to universities has fueled breakthroughs for years. The White House is pressuring universities to align with the president's political agenda, or risk losing their funding.
When a Harvard team lost its research funding into the axolotl, a 6-year-old girl came to their rescue, inspiring the researchers with her actions. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from freezing nearly $2 billion in research funding for Harvard University. The administration has vowed to appeal the decision. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
The decision from U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs is a massive victory for Harvard University.
The federal government told Harvard University it could take control of the school's patents — the latest in a months-long feud between the Trump administration and the school.
Harvard argued in federal court on Monday that the First Amendment is at stake as it challenges the Trump administration's decision to cut $2.6 billion in funding. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the hearing.
Protestors showed up at the federal courthouse in Boston on Monday amid Harvard's $2 billion legal battle with the Trump administration. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Harvard University and lawyers from the Trump administration are in court Monday, each seeking summary judgment over the White House's decision to cut federal funds from the university. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Trump administration lawyers and Harvard are heading to court Monday in the legal battle over federal funding, which the White House froze after it said the university failed to address antisemitism on campus. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
The battle between the Trump administration and Harvard University escalated on Wednesday. The Department of Education, as well as Health and Human Services, notified the school's accreditor that evidence suggests Harvard no longer meets accreditation standards. Douglas Belkin, a reporter covering higher education for the Wall Street Journal, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A French university says almost 300 U.S. researchers have applied for its "Safe Place for Science" program, seeking "scientific asylum" amid Trump's academic funding cuts.
The Trump administration sent Harvard University a letter on Monday to notify the school that it violated federal civil rights laws in its treatment of Jewish and Israeli students on campus. CBS News' Willie James Inman has the latest from the White House.