Fossils reveal "gnarly-looking" predators roaming Earth before dinosaurs
The creatures likely were present in South America 40 million years before dinosaurs did.
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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.
Unpacking the affirmative action decision
The Supreme Court ended the systemic use of race as a factor in college admissions on Thursday. Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to break down the decision. Plus, Andrew Brennen, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate who testified in the case, shares his thoughts on the outcome.
Universities across U.S. react to Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling
Several college administrators indicated that the court's decision could create uncertainty and confusion regarding admissions procedures moving forward.
What is affirmative action? A history of the college admissions practice
The Supreme Court ruled affirmative action in college admissions at Harvard and UNC are unconstitutional. The repercussions could be far-reaching.
How Harvard's admissions process may change after the Supreme Court ruling
Some states have already banned race-conscious college admissions policies. Here's what happened to schools in those regions.
How colleges use affirmative action
The Supreme Court will likely decide if affirmative action can be used in the college admissions process this week. The two cases before the court build off decades of debate and legal challenges. Lana Zak has more on this.
A Harvard law student's appreciation
Before attending Harvard Law School, Rehan Staton worked in sanitation, refurbishing dumpsters. So, he was that rare student who recognized and thanked custodians and cafeteria staff at the school. Correspondent Steve Hartman reports on a nonprofit, the Reciprocity Effect, that Staton founded to help celebrate support staff for their efforts.
Ex-New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to join Harvard
Ardern, who was just 37 when she became prime minister in 2017, shocked New Zealanders when she announced in January she was stepping down from the role.
Tom Hanks to deliver commencement speech at Harvard
Hanks, 66, will be the principal speaker at Harvard's 372nd Commencement, which will be held in Tercentenary Theater on May 25.
Harvard names Claudine Gay first Black president in its history
Gay will be the Ivy League school's first Black leader, and only the second woman to be appointed its president since its founding in 1636.
Elon Musk's leadership style as Twitter head
Changes are coming for Twitter's platform as billionaire Elon Musk takes over. But what does that mean for users? Andy Wu, assistant professor at Harvard business school, and Goran Calic, associate professor at the Degroot school of business at McMaster University, join CBS News to discuss.
Can you boost odds of winning Powerball?
There was no jackpot winner Monday night, so the Powerball grand prize has jumped up to $1.2 billion. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers spoke with Mark Glickman, Ph.D., a senior lecturer in statistics at Harvard University, about what your odds of winning really are and what to know before you buy your tickets.
Potential fallout from affirmative action cases
The Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases Monday involving the use of affirmative action in the college admissions process. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports. Then Alan Jenkins, professor of practice at Harvard Law School, joins John Dickerson to explain the reasoning behind the arguments and the potential fallout from the decision.
Court rules Harvard can be sued for distress over slave photos
The court concluded Tamara Lanier can plausibly make a case for suffering "negligent and indeed reckless infliction of emotional distress"
Harvard graduate dedicates achievement to mom
"She's always been my biggest inspiration": When Nataly was just a little girl, her mom risked her life crossing the U.S.- Mexico border to give her a better future. Now, Nataly crossed the Harvard graduation stage — and she dedicated her achievement to her mom and to all her sacrifices.
Grad celebrates immigrant mom at graduation
Twenty years ago, this mother risked her life crossing the US-Mexico Border to offer her daughter Nataly a better future. Now, her daughter crossed the Harvard graduation stage — and she made sure to celebrate her mom's sacrifices on the important day.
Lessons from Dr. LaPook
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook gave the keynote address to Harvard's School of Public Health graduates who finished their studies during the pandemic. He told graduates that no matter what credentials they hold, kindness matters most: "Empathy is your superpower."
Harvard Management Company: Net Zero Shift
Beyond ESG Efforts, Harvard Works Toward a Net Zero Future
Harvard to spend $100 million to redress its slavery ties
The university's president acknowledged its history includes "extensive entanglements with slavery."
Harvard students help fleeing Ukrainians find housing
Two Harvard students created a website to help Ukrainian refugees find housing. Meg Oliver shares more.
Ivy League acceptance rates drop to new low. They're not alone.
Harvard said it admitted about three students for every 100 applicants — the lowest in the school's 386-year history.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deadline delayed amid talks with Iran
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
2 pilots killed as plane and fire-rescue truck collide at LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
Supreme Court hears case over mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Dow jumps more than 1,000 points after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
Crude oil prices also dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.
Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good books?
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
Trump administration says it's ready to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia
The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dissolve her order preventing ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia.
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Trump has Christopher Columbus statue placed near White House
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Supreme Court hears case over mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Dow jumps more than 1,000 points after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
Crude oil prices also dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.
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How to cut down on pet expenses as costs rise
Pet ownership costs over the past year have increased by up to 10%, according to Rover.
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
Dow jumps more than 1,000 points after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
Crude oil prices also dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.
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."
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Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good books?
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
Trump has Christopher Columbus statue placed near White House
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Supreme Court hears case over mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
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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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Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good books?
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
Police find $12 million worth of cocaine on smuggling boat off Puerto Rico
Cocaine with an estimated value of $12 million has been seized off the north coast of Puerto Rico, authorities said.
Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deadline delayed amid talks with Iran
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, President Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
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Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
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.
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Ways to cut down on pet care expenses
The cost of care for your pet is rising with one study finding that one in five pet owners carry at least $2,000 in pet-related debt. But there are ways to cut down on pet expenses. Ash-har Quraishi explains.
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 - and, as Martha Stewart discovers, it's fun!
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
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.
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Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
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.
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 liftoff
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.
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Dow jumps after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
The stock market is responding favorably after President Trump said Monday morning that he would postpone his ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump had previously threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if the strait wasn't reopened by Monday evening. Sabrina Escobar, a reporter for Barron's, joins CBS News to discuss the markets.
Harrowing details from LaGuardia collision
Two pilots were killed and dozens were injured when an Air Canada Express plane collided with a fire-and-rescue vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport Sunday night. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more.
ICE agents start assisting TSA at airports
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have begun deploying to some U.S. airports to help Transportation Security Administration officers while the partial government shutdown continues. Several TSA officers, who have been working without pay since the shutdown began in mid-February, have resigned or are calling out of work. CBS News reporter Jared Eggleston has more.
Lawmakers feud over DHS funding
Senators reconvened Sunday on Capitol Hill, where they worked through Sen. Markwayne Mullins' nomination for Department of Homeland Security secretary and debated DHS funding and the SAVE America Act. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
Trump urges airport ICE agents to go maskless
President Trump said on social media Monday that while he supports ICE agents wearing masks, he would "greatly appreciate" if those the White House deploys to U.S. airports go maskless. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has the latest.