Formerly homeless teen gets full ride to Harvard
A Philadelphia teen who knew education could change his life has received a full ride to Harvard University
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Elite colleges struggle to integrate low-income students
Prestigious universities like Harvard and Princeton are grappling with how to achieve true economic diversity
Fixing hearing loss
More than two-thirds of elderly Americans suffer from hearing loss, and new research is showing hope for the millions that are affected. Two of the co-authors of this study, Dr. Judith Kempfle and Dr. David Jung, spoke to CBSN about how this method of treatment works and what's still ahead before it's ready for patients.
Inside the Harvard Lampoon
60 Minutes goes inside the 142-year-old Harvard institution that’s become a wellspring of American comedy
Video of teen's acceptance into Harvard goes viral
Sixteen-year-old Ayrton Little celebrated the news, surrounded by cheering classmates
Harvard upholds 2016 rule against single-gender social clubs
The university's governing board has approved a rule saying students who join single-gender clubs are forbidden from leading campus groups
DOJ shuts down question from CBS News about affirmative action
CBS News' Paula Reid was trying to ask about the DOJ Civil Rights investigation into possible discrimination against Asian students at Harvard
Protests at DeVos Harvard speech: Sign calls her white supremacist
Controversial education secretary talked up school choice, but demonstrators had other ideas
Barack Obama admits to tearful goodbye with Malia
"For those of us who have daughters, it just happens fast," Obama said
Harvard rescinds Chelsea Manning’s visiting fellow designation
Move comes after current CIA director and a former acting CIA chief balk at school's controversial decision to give her that title
Ex-CIA chief resigns Harvard post over Chelsea Manning
Morell says he can't remain at an organization "that honors a convicted felon and leaker of classified information"
Best college rankings for 2018 revealed
This is the first year U.S. News is offering postgraduate salary information on 1,000 schools
Yara Shahidi on "grown-ish" and embracing uncertainty
Yara Shahidi is growing up on screen as well as off camera
Harvard accidentally lists Scaramucci as dead in alumni directory
Harvard Law School issued an apology for erroneously listing former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci as dead in their alumni directory
Harvard-grad financier gets prison for "staggering" fraud
Haena Park was sentenced to three years in prison for squandering $23 million on bad investments
Harvard social club revokes membership from women
The graduate board decided only male provisional members could reapply for graduate membership after provisional status expired last month
7 cities with the most residents struggling to pay rent
The share of Americans who are renters is now at a 50-year high, which is pushing rents higher and straining budgets
For incoming college students, social media stakes are high
Harvard's decision to revoke admission for 10 students is a glaring example: social media can be a risky space
Report: Harvard revokes student admission offers over online comments
The Harvard Crimson says at least 10 prospective students were disciplined over offensive Facebook posts
Mark Zuckerberg returns to Harvard to deliver commencement speech
"If I get through this speech today, it'll be the first time I actually finish something here at Harvard," Zuckerberg said
Hundreds registered for Harvard's first Black Commencement
Black students are organizing a graduation ceremony of their own to recognize achievements of black students and faculty members some say have been overlooked
Behind what one historian called the discovery of a lifetime
Harvard University researchers say they've discovered a second parchment copy of the Declaration of Independence
Quadruplet brothers all accepted to Yale and Harvard
The Wade brothers were also accepted to a number of other top schools in the country
Teen gets accepted by all 8 Ivy League schools
"Education is essential for change, and I aspire to be that change," the 17-year-old high school senior says
Harvard University aims to tackle ties to slavery head-on
Scholars present research on the topic and discuss how other colleges have confronted their connections to slavery
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Trump says U.S. will win war "one way or the other" as Iran holds Khamenei's funeral
The U.S. is "going to win one way or the other," Trump said Monday, as Iran held a colossal public funeral for their slain supreme leader.
Maine Democratic Party calls on Platner to drop out amid sexual assault allegation
A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.
Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber isn't covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
A judge ruled that that President Trump's pardons of the rioters were "expressly limited" to those who were convicted of their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and did not apply to Brian Cole Jr.
FIFA criticized for lifting U.S. star's red card suspension after Trump phone call
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
5-day preliminary hearing for Charlie Kirk's alleged killer is underway
Prosecutors will present their case this week against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Kyiv apartment building hit by multiple Russian strikes month apart
Residents of a Kyiv apartment building hit a second time by a Russian strike greeted emergency responders with dark humor, volunteer Kateryna Tereshkova said.
Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
Fighter jets intercept Russian plane near aircraft carrier off Iceland
The Russian Bear-F plane "repeatedly approached" the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, flying "unnecessarily close" and dropping sonar devices, according to the U.K.'s defense ministry.
National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man, police say
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.
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Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber isn't covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
A judge ruled that that President Trump's pardons of the rioters were "expressly limited" to those who were convicted of their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and did not apply to Brian Cole Jr.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
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AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
More than 100,000 fireworks recalled ahead of July 4
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
How to save money on air conditioning as electric bills climb
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
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Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber isn't covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
A judge ruled that that President Trump's pardons of the rioters were "expressly limited" to those who were convicted of their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and did not apply to Brian Cole Jr.
Maine Democratic Party calls on Platner to drop out amid sexual assault allegation
A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.
Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
Transcript: Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Democrat of New York, and Carlos Gimenez, Republican of Florida, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2026. The interview was taped on July 2, 2026.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Giminez join Ed O'Keefe.
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Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
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Kyiv apartment building hit by multiple Russian strikes month apart
Residents of a Kyiv apartment building hit a second time by a Russian strike greeted emergency responders with dark humor, volunteer Kateryna Tereshkova said.
Man confesses from jail to killing wife, says he will reveal location of body
Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic and her body was never found.
EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
U.K. fighter jets intercept Russian plane near aircraft carrier off Iceland
The Russian Bear-F plane "repeatedly approached" the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, flying "unnecessarily close" and dropping sonar devices, according to the U.K.'s defense ministry.
Prince Harry at odds with Buckingham Palace over U.K. stay
Prince's Harry's spokesperson says an offer to stay was "withdrawn at the last moment," which the Palace denies
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AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Beyoncé releases first new song in two years
Beyoncé released her first new song in two years, "MORNING DEW (DONK)," on the Fourth of July. Caché McClay, a music reporter for USA Today Network, has more.
Details of Swift, Kelce wedding
After weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Lilia Luciano has more on the venue's transformation, guest list and the couple's vows.
Details on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
More details are emerging about the huge Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding that brought together 1,000 people in New York City. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding recap
PEOPLE editor-in-chief Charlotte Triggs talks about the details emerging regarding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding - including what it looked like inside Madison Square Garden and who was invited.
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Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
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.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
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Man confesses from jail to killing wife, says he will reveal location of body
Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic and her body was never found.
Key hearing begins for Tyler Robinson
A key hearing begins Monday for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Carter Evans has the latest.
Hearing for man accused of killing Kirk
Prosecutors on Monday aim to convince a judge at a key hearing that they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to go to trial and seek the death penalty. Robinson is accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whose widow and parents are expected to be in the courtroom. Carter Evans reports.
2 National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man, police say
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.
Jewelry worth millions of dollars stolen from French museum
Burglars stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry from the museum of luxury glassmaker Lalique just months after a stunning gem heist at the Louvre.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Kerrville, Texas: 1 year after deadly floods
Last weekend marked one year since flash floods killed more than 130 people in central Texas. Jason Allen returned to find people rebuilding with new warning systems now active.
Robinhood CEO on launch of Trump Accounts
President Trump rang the New York Stock Exchange opening bell from the Oval Office on Monday to celebrate the launch of the new investment account program for children dubbed "Trump Accounts." Robinhood chairman and CEO Vlad Tenev, who assisted with the project, joins to discuss.
Russian attack on Kyiv looms over NATO summit
Russia attacked Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv early Monday morning, just a day before NATO leaders gather in Turkey for an annual summit. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd joins with analysis.
The norm-rattling Trump effect on FIFA
President Trump says he called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to complain about the red card given to U.S. player Folarin Balogun. A FIFA committee has since lifted the suspension that would have kept Balogun out of Monday's knockout match against Belgium. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports. Then, Major League Soccer analyst and World Cup commentator Tony Husband joins to discuss further.
Platner denies sexual assault allegation
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner says he's mulling the "best path forward" after a woman he dated told Politico he sexually assaulted her five years ago. Platner called the allegation "categorically false." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.