Harvard and MIT sue to block ICE rule on international students
Harvard President Lawrence Bacow said the order came without notice and that its "cruelty" was surpassed only by its "recklessness."
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Health experts weigh in on coronavirus surge
Top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said coronavirus cases could surge to 100,000 each day in the U.S. "CBS This Morning" spoke to Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute about the reasons behind the rise and what could stop it.
Teen speaks about journey to Harvard
One teen's journey to college took an unexpected path. Athena Capo-Battaglia was living in a homeless shelter with her mom when she found out she earned a full ride to Harvard University. Michelle Miller has her story.
The pros and cons of working remotely
A new study from Harvard Business School says geographic flexibility can save money for businesses and staffers. Researchers found employees who worked remotely raised revenue and productivity and boosted their local economy. LinkedIn senior editor-at-large Jessi Hempel discusses the benefits of working remotely.
How is binge drinking different for women?
Harvard professor Dr. Shelly Greenfield discusses binge drinking for women, how the gender gap is closing and how binge drinking increases a women's risk of breast cancer.
Judge rules in favor of Harvard in discrimination case
A lawsuit challenging Harvard University's applications process may be headed to the Supreme Court. A federal judge rejected claims that Harvard discriminates against Asian American applicants. Jan Crawford explains.
Harvard student recreates childhood photo
When Crystal Wang was 3 years old, she visited Harvard and posed for a photo with a friendly police officer. Fifteen years later, she returned to Harvard – this time as a student – and reconnected with that same officer.
Debate tournament helps teens find their voice
Everybody knows teenagers love to talk back. But sometimes, it can get you to Harvard. A Harvard debate coach is introducing black voices to debate, and the world of debate to black voices. Mark Strassmann reports.
The outlook for record unemployment numbers
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks with Harvard professor Kenneth Rogoff for a historical perspective of this week’s 6.6 million new jobless figures.
Lawsuits demand refunds as colleges move online
"Harvard University says that campus life isn't likely to return to normal by the fall, raising the possibility of more online classes. This comes as a growing number of students say they're not getting the college experience they paid for from closed campuses. Now they're demanding refunds — and some are even suing their schools. Nikole Killion reports. "
Report exposes Harvard's ties with Epstein
An official report from Harvard reveals the extent of Jeffrey Epstein's ties to the university even after his 2008 conviction. Deirdre Fernandes, a reporter for The Boston Globe, joins CBSN with more.
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
This week on 60 Minutes: Scott Pelley profiles Harvard Medical School geneticist George Church, a visit to the city of Rawabi in the West Bank, and a conversation with "Uncut Gems" star Adam Sandler
The complicated ethics of genetic engineering
With new technology to edit genes, scientists are now working on things that once seemed impossible. But what are the boundaries?
George Church on using Jeffrey Epstein money
60 Minutes asked geneticist George Church about accepting donations from Jeffrey Epstein's foundation. He explains: "You don't always know your donors as well as you would like-- even if other people do."
Could genetic engineering reverse aging?
George Church's lab at Harvard Medical School is working to make humans immune to all viruses, eliminate genetic diseases and reverse the aging process. Scott Pelley reports on how close the geneticist's team is to a breakthrough.
Geneticist: Reversing the aging process in humans could be 20 years away
"Aging reversal is something that's been proven about eight different ways in animals," geneticist George Church says. So when will humans get to turn back the clock? Church tells 60 Minutes it's not that far away. See the full report, Sunday
Caroline Wozniacki retiring from tennis at age 29
The former world number one will retire from tennis after the Australian Open in January.
Harvard-Yale game interrupted by climate protest
The protest delayed the game for about 30 minutes
How Harvard's debate tournament helps teens find their voice
"Trailblazers don't wait for opportunities. They create them"
Judge: Harvard doesn't discriminate against Asian-Americans
University's admissions policies pass "constitutional muster," a judge ruled in the closely watched trial
Jeffrey Epstein gave nearly $9 million to Harvard
University's president said the late sex offender made the donations before his conviction for "abhorrent" crimes
Palestinian Harvard freshman kept out of U.S. allowed in, after all
He was denied entry at Boston's Logan Airport but is in U.S. now on student visa; administration staying mum on why he was blocked in first place
Millions take aspirin for heart health – but many shouldn't
People who take aspirin to prevent a heart attack may need to rethink the pill-popping, Harvard researchers report
Immigrant twins graduate from medical school — one day apart
Octavio and Omar Viramontes graduated from Harvard and UCLA Medical school, respectively, just one day apart
World getting better in spite of "authoritarian populism," UN told
Harvard psychology professor tells leaders "there is no limit to the betterments we can attain if we continue to apply knowledge," and history shows we will
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.
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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.
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.
Platner says he's reflecting on "best path forward" 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.
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.
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.
China test-launches ballistic missile from sub in South Pacific, draws protests
China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing protest and concern from countries in the region.
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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."
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.
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.
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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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Platner says he's reflecting on "best path forward" 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.
NASA administrator: "We are very much in a space race right now" against China
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the U.S. is "very much in a space race right now" against China, as the two countries vie to land astronauts on the moon and secure a near-permanent presence.
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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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Politico: New accusation against Platner
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing another accusation. Politico reports that a woman Platner dated nearly five years ago claims he forced her to have sex with him against her will.
Balogun red card controversy: What we know
U.S. striker Folarin Balogun will play Monday night in the World Cup match against Belgium after his controversial red card suspension was overturned by FIFA. CBS News' Elizabeth Campbell and Nancy Cordes report.
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.
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.
FIFA president reacts to red card controversy
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacted to the controversy after Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension was lifted, and President Trump confirmed his phone call on the matter in the Oval Office on Monday. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.