Claudine Gay speaks out about why she resigned as Harvard president
Claudine Gay said she resigned as Harvard president to "deny demagogues the opportunity" to use her in their campaign to undermine the university's mission.
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Fallout from Harvard president's resignation
Reactions have been strong since Claudine Gay announced Tuesday she would step down as Harvard's president, just six months after taking the job. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on how Gay's downfall began with controversial testimony on Capitol Hill and ended with allegations of plagiarism.
Claudine Gay resigns as president of Harvard
Claudine Gay resigned as Harvard University's president following renewed allegations of plagiarism following controversial comments made at a congressional hearing on antisemitism. Congressional Correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns
Embattled Harvard President Claudine Gay has resigned from her post after facing a plagiarism investigation and mounting pressure stemming from her congressional testimony on antisemitism on campus. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is following the developments.
Harvard President announces resignation
Harvard President Claudine Gay announced her resignation Tuesday. Gay came under scrutiny following a congressional hearing on antisemitism and faced accusations of plagiarism. Nikole Killion reports.
Social media apps made $11 billion from children, teens in 2022
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Congress probing Harvard plagiarism claims
A House education committee says it is investigating plagiarism allegations against Harvard University President Claudine Gay. The probe comes as Gay has resisted calls to resign over her response to Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and protests on campus. CBS News' Nancy Chen reports.
Ivy League consulting can cost up to $750,000 — and start in middle school
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Harvard board supports President Claudine Gay
Harvard President Claudine Gay will keep her role as calls for her resignation continue after her testimony at a congressional hearing on antisemitism and Islamophobia drew intense criticism. The hearing also included testimony from the president of MIT and the president of the University of Pennsylvania, who resigned over the weekend. CBS News Boston's Louisa Moller reports.
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Report in campus paper says Gay will remain
Harvard President Claudine Gay will stay in office, according to a report Tuesday in the campus newspaper, The Harvard Crimson. When pressed about whether calling for the genocide of Jews violates Harvard's harassment rules, Gay replied, "it can be depending on the context." Many have called for her resignation, including alumni and faculty. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Harvard, MIT presidents face calls to resign
The presidents of Harvard and MIT are facing calls to resign over backlash to their congressional testimony about antisemitism on campus. But hundreds of faculty, staff and alumni have signed a letter urging Harvard's board not to fire Harvard president Claudine Gay. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Harvard, MIT heads under pressure to resign
President of Harvard University Claudine Gay and MIT President Sally Kornbluth are facing pressure to quit after testimony at a Capitol Hill hearing on campus antisemitism that's drawn widespread criticism. University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill stepped down over the weekend. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
More university fallout over antisemitism
Over the weekend, the University of Pennsylvania's president, Liz Magill, resigned following backlash over her answers during a congressional hearing on antisemitism. Now, the presidents from MIT and Harvard are facing growing calls for them to also step down. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
University presidents face backlash
Politicians, donors and business leaders are speaking out about remarks made by the heads of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania during a congressional hearing about antisemitism and Islamophobia on campuses. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is following the developments from Washington D.C.
University presidents facing backlash
Three university presidents from MIT, Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania are facing increasing backlash following their testimonies in front of Congress, with growing calls for them to resign. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
University presidents face backlash over hearing
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill is facing calls to resign over her testimony during a congressional hearing on antisemitism earlier this week. The House Education and Workforce Committee announced Thursday it is launching an investigation into UPenn, MIT and Harvard, with House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik calling their presidents' testimony "pathetic and morally bankrupt." Nikole Killion has more.
College leaders on antisemitism, Islamophobia
Three university presidents are testifying before a House committee Tuesday on the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus as students across the U.S. express their sentiments on the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on the Capitol Hill hearings.
College presidents face tough questions from Congress over antisemitism on campus
Colleges and universities have been criticized for their handling of antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel.
U.S. News' new college ranking boosts public universities
After a chorus of criticism, the publication's latest rankings place more weight on whether colleges help students get ahead.
Fossils reveal "gnarly-looking" predators roaming Earth before dinosaurs
The creatures likely were present in South America 40 million years before dinosaurs did.
Preview: Oprah Winfrey and Arthur Brooks on social media's destructive power
Oprah Winfrey and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks, famed for his lessons on happiness, have collaborated on a book about finding enjoyment and meaning in your life: "Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier." Watch this preview of their interview with Norah O'Donnell, to be broadcast on "CBS News Sunday Morning" September 10.
Harvard professor on elite college admissions
The Department of Education is opening a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's legacy admissions policies. The preferential treatment of the children of alumni is facing new scrutiny after the Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action. Raj Chetty, an economics professor at Harvard, discussed the status of admissions at elite colleges.
Study: Elite schools favor rich students
An analysis from Harvard economist group Opportunity Insights found the country's elite schools are twice as likely to accept students from families of the top 1% than students from other income groups with similar test scores. For more on the findings, CBS News was joined by John Friedman, an economics professor at Brown University and one of the authors of this analysis.
Professor discusses possible alien technology
A team of Harvard researchers is investigating fragments of what they believe could be alien technology. The pieces were from a meteor that landed in the ocean near Papua New Guinea back in 2014. Professor Avi Loeb, who leads the research team, joins CBS News to explain the findings.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" potentially related to Epstein case have been found
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Powerball $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot won by one ticket, in Arkansas
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second biggest winning jackpot in U.S. lottery history.
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
California storm threatens homes and holiday travel
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
Trump suggests pulling licenses if networks are "almost 100% Negative" about him
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
DOJ releases huge set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
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Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Powerball $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot won by one ticket, in Arkansas
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 emergency door handles
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
Hawaii cruise passengers face new climate change tax after court ruling
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" found, potentially related to Epstein case
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
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Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 emergency door handles
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Hawaii cruise passengers face new climate change tax after court ruling
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
How to save money on your utility bill this winter as heating costs rise
Many Americans face soaring costs to heat their homes this winter. Here are some ways to lower your monthly utility bill.
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
Trump promises to guard against "bad Santa" in Christmas Eve calls with kids
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote
President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" found, potentially related to Epstein case
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Judge blocks Trump from stripping security clearance from attorney for now
Trump signed an executive order in March saying it was "no longer in the national interest" for attorney Mark Zaid and others to access classified information.
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FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
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Details on new flu strain as cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
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Blast at Nigeria mosque kills 5, injures 35 in apparent suicide attack
A bomb exploded during prayers at a mosque in Nigeria, killing five people in what police described as a likely suicide attack.
Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote
President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count.
Photos of ways Christmas is celebrated all around the world
Billions worldwide mark the birth of Jesus of Nazareth with various traditions.
Investigators probe plane crash in Turkey that killed Libyan military officials
The private jet carrying Libya's Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and four other military officials crashed on Tuesday.
Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, the first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
NYT movie critic breaks down top 2025 movies
The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.
Small Oklahoma town pays homage to leg lamp
The leg lamp in "A Christmas Story" might be one of cinema's most iconic props, and one small town in Oklahoma has a special way to celebrate it. Omar Villafranca reports.
Kiefer Sutherland on new comedy "Tinsel Town"
Kiefer Sutherland stars in the new holiday comedy "Tinsel Town," about a washed-up Hollywood actor who lands in a small English town doing a theater production of "Cinderella." He talks about what drew him to the role.
Taylor Swift donates $1 million to Feeding America, group says
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
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Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Terry Rozier seeks to have charges thrown out in NBA gambling case
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
California farming magnate arrested in Arizona in wife's shooting death
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
D.C. National Guard shooting suspect facing 5 additional federal charges
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Officials: Melodee Buzzard's body recovered
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Delaware state trooper killed in DMV shooting
A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a Wilmington DMV, the Delaware State Police said. The state's governor confirmed the shooter is also dead.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
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Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
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Why flamingos are returning to Florida
In late 19th-century Florida, hunters pushed flamingos into functional extinction. But something changed over the last 25 years when hurricanes in the Caribbean chased them into the Everglades. Mark Strassmann reports.
Christmas celebrations slowly return to Bethlehem
Thousands traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual tree lighting ceremony in Manger Square -- the first such celebration since 2023. As Imtiaz Tyab reports, there's hope for a brighter future and lasting peace.
Gas leak suspected in deadly nursing home blasts
At least two people were killed, and about 20 others were taken to hospitals, after a gas leak is believed to have sparked two explosions and a fire at a nursing home in Pennsylvania. Lilia Luciano has more on the victims and the investigation.
Burn areas at risk for mudslides in California
The hills of Altadena, California, scorched at the beginning of this year by a wildfire, are now sliding amid heavy rain. Andres Gutierrez spoke to one homeowner who plans to ride out the storm. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Heavy rain turns roads to rivers in Los Angeles
The Christmas Eve drive was anything but a holiday gift for many across Los Angeles as heavy rain turned roads into rivers in some areas. At LAX, the last-minute dash to make it home before Christmas had flyers lining up early hoping the storm didn't keep them grounded. Kris Van Cleave reports.