Concerns persist about pandemic learning loss
As schools across the country start the new academic year, concerns persist about the lasting effects of pandemic learning loss. Mark Strassmann reports.
As schools across the country start the new academic year, concerns persist about the lasting effects of pandemic learning loss. Mark Strassmann reports.
The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated the stresses of being a teenager, leading to what the American Academy of Pediatrics called a "national state of emergency." Three years later, the impact on teens is still with us, but so are programs aiming to help them. Nancy Chen has more.
Student loan interest started accruing again on Friday after a three-and-a-half-year pause amid the COVID pandemic. Ayelet Sheffey, a senior economic policy reporter for Insider, joins CBS News to discuss what student loan borrowers should expect.
Since the start of the pandemic, math scores have fallen at their steepest rate in 50 years. But one school district in Connecticut is bucking that trend. Meg Oliver takes a look at how.
There has been a rise in COVID hospitalizations, and as cooler weather approaches, the CDC revealed its timeline for updated boosters. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to expect this fall.
In some places, the emergence of new COVID-19 variants is spurring the return of mask requirements and other safety measures.
There's no magic bullet to stop coronavirus variants, says virologist Paul Duprex, and that's giving the virus a competitive edge. There are three new COVID-19 variants now spreading around the country. 60 Minutes reported on variants in 2021.
COVID-19 has taken a toll on the nation's heart health, but how profound is only starting to emerge.
The trucking company laid off employees and ceased operations last week, in preparation of the bankruptcy filing.
As part of this week's 60 Minutes report, Bill Whitaker traveled to Uganda, where he saw the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest's most famous residents up close.
Bill Whitaker reports from Uganda's Impenetrable Forest, where scientists are trying to find the next deadly virus before it finds us.
Bill Whitaker reports from Uganda’s Impenetrable Forest, where scientists are trying to find the next deadly virus before it finds us.
The deadline in Los Angeles to pay back rent owed from the first year and a half of the COVID-19 pandemic has passed, prompting fears of a wave of evictions in the city. Mark Strassmann has the story.
The U.S. Department of State is still digging out from a passport processing backlog that started during the pandemic. Now, members of Congress are proposing legislation to tackle the backlog. Christina Ruffini reports from Washington, D.C.
The number of alcohol-related deaths has surged in the United States, with Mississippi seeing a 159% jump between 2018 and 2019. Federal data shows alcohol consumption rose dramatically during the pandemic. George Koob, the director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, joined CBS News to talk about the numbers.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wane, popular European tourist destinations like London and Rome are seeing a large increase in American tourists. Chris Livesay has details.
A lawsuit alleged the federal government overstepped in its efforts to convince social media companies to address postings that could result in vaccine hesitancy or affect elections.
"I ask myself, now at this stage in my life, what do I have to offer to society? I think what I have to offer is experience and inspiration to the younger generation of students," said Fauci.
A historic garden in Wilmington, Delaware, that disappeared for more than a half-century suddenly reemerged during the pandemic. Jim Axelrod has the story in "Eye on America."
Telemedicine became much more widespread during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the best uses for telemedicine and offer tips for making the most of your visit.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, West Virigina had one of the largest vaccine incentive lotteries in the nation, spending more than $20 million on sweepstakes prizes. Now, questions are mounting over the lottery's effectiveness and where some of the money went. Scott MacFarlane reports.
The cost of child care has been rising for decades, and the situation grew worse as the pandemic closed facilities. Centers are struggling to rehire workers. Meg Oliver reports.
Some U.S. company leaders are calling for their remote workers to return to the office. Meta this week announced that it was mandating that all workers return to the office for three days a week starting in September. Carter Evans has more.
Award-winning cookbook author and Chinatown advocate Grace Young talks about her love for the wok and takes a trip to New York City's oldest Chinatown with CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi to find out how these communities are doing three years after the pandemic.
After boat sales increased during the pandemic, some companies are going electric and working to change the industry. Joy Benedict reports.
The United Nations and other agencies have warned for weeks that an Israeli assault on Rafah, which borders Egypt near the main aid entry points, would cripple humanitarian operations
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
A line of family, friends and loved ones filled a North Texas home to celebrate Viola Ford Fletcher's birthday.
The shooting occurred on Friday night inside a Regal Cinemas theater in Ohio, according to police.
A'ja Wilson, of the Las Vegas Aces, has joined a roster of women athletes who have partnered with Nike to develop signature collections.
North Korea in recent months has maintained an accelerated pace in weapons testing as it expands its military capabilities while diplomacy with the United States and South Korea remains stalled.
The experience backcountry skier was traveling on Donaldson Peak in Idaho's Lost River Range when they triggered a slope collapse.
The European Broadcasting Union said Swedish police were investigating "a complaint made by a female member of the production crew" against Klein.
After losing a leg in the Boston Marathon bombings, Jessica Kensky proudly walked the graduation stage Friday with her service dog, Rescue, in hand.
The experience backcountry skier was traveling on Donaldson Peak in Idaho's Lost River Range when they triggered a slope collapse.
Tens of thousands of transborder students — some as young as kindergarteners — cross the border from Mexico into California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to pursue an education in the United States.
A'ja Wilson, of the Las Vegas Aces, has joined a roster of women athletes who have partnered with Nike to develop signature collections.
The shooting occurred on Friday night inside a Regal Cinemas theater in Ohio, according to police.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
A'ja Wilson, of the Las Vegas Aces, has joined a roster of women athletes who have partnered with Nike to develop signature collections.
The $5 meal could include a choice of a McChicken, a McDouble or four-piece chicken nuggets along with fries and a drink.
Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.
Huy Fung Foods said its peppers are "too green" to make its signature sriracha sauce, forcing it to suspend production until September.
Annual wildfires and flooding are keeping major insurance companies from covering homeowners in California and Florida.
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
Minnesota officially adopted its new state flag on Saturday, making the old flag history. So what happens to the old flag now that it is obsolete?
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
A divided three-judge panel ruled last month a recently adopted congressional map that includes two majority-Black districts is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
Eighty-four million Americans had a mental disorder in 2022, while 34 million people had a substance use disorder. About 11 million people dealt with both, but many did not receive professional treatment, partially because of a persistent stigma leading to silence and shame around mental health problems. Michelle Miller reports on how former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and author Stephen Fried are hoping to make change with their new book.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that the facility would be supported by the Seattle Fire Department's overdose response team.
The European Broadcasting Union said Swedish police were investigating "a complaint made by a female member of the production crew" against Klein.
Tens of thousands of transborder students — some as young as kindergarteners — cross the border from Mexico into California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to pursue an education in the United States.
While officials work to keep politics out of the event, the Israel-Hamas war has led to controversy this year.
North Korea in recent months has maintained an accelerated pace in weapons testing as it expands its military capabilities while diplomacy with the United States and South Korea remains stalled.
The United Nations and other agencies have warned for weeks that an Israeli assault on Rafah, which borders Egypt near the main aid entry points, would cripple humanitarian operations
The European Broadcasting Union said Swedish police were investigating "a complaint made by a female member of the production crew" against Klein.
Native Fashion Week designers embraced the runway, juxtaposing modernity and traditional Native ceremony.
The new book by the host of HBO's "Real Time" takes aim at those who brazenly invoke the standards of today to rewrite history in ways that even "Star Trek" would think go too far.
While officials work to keep politics out of the event, the Israel-Hamas war has led to controversy this year.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
The Ascension Healthcare Network, one of the nation's leading nonprofit and Catholic health systems, says a "cyber security event" disrupted its clinical operations Wednesday. Threat intelligence company Cyble says there have been 77 ransomware attacks on the U.S. health care sector since the beginning of February. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to unpack the troubling trend.
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.
The tech giant disclosed Thursday that a database was accessed through a Dell portal, which contains a database of customer information. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.
FTX says most of its customers will receive some of their money back nearly two years after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed. Yesha Yadav, associate dean of Vanderbilt Law School, joins CBS News to discuss how the payback will work.
Parts of the country saw the aurora borealis on Friday night and the dazzling show will continue on Saturday night, according to officials.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
The shooting occurred on Friday night inside a Regal Cinemas theater in Ohio, according to police.
Witness testimony continued Friday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in 2022. Read has pleaded not guilty and her lawyers argue local law enforcement officials are framing her. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt has the latest on the testimony.
Bailey Boswell was convicted of murder in the 2017 death of Sydney Loofe. Boswell's boyfriend was also convicted and sentenced to death.
Edrick Lamont Faust, 48, was charged with murder, and various other charges in connection with the 23-year-old first-year law student's death, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced.
How an unusual clue ended life on the run for fugitive William Greer, wanted for killing his girlfriend Tammy Myers and hiding her body.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
In Washington, D.C., we meet two figure skaters who are expanding access to the sport to other Black college students. Then in California, UFC legend Ronda Rousey opens up about her life and career in her vulnerable new memoir. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
David Begaud heads to a surprise city on a mission to find a story in 48 hours – and he meets three strangers with powerful messages to share. A heroic cowboy teaches a lesson in modesty. Plus, more heartwarming news stories.
New White House report says Israel may have violated international humanitarian law in Gaza; How chef Fermin Nunez is changing the culinary scene in Austin, Texas
Incredible Northern lights set the sky ablaze on Friday night, with some vibrant colors even visible to the naked eye amid a geomagnetic storm. Meanwhile, a protest in Germany at a Tesla factory turned into a stampede. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Singer-songwriter Katie Pruitt garnered widespread acclaim for her introspective music and powerful live performances after releasing her first album in 2020. Rolling Stone even declared her an "artist you need to know." Now returning to Saturday Sessions with music from her new album "Mantras," here is Katie Pruitt with "White Lies, White Jesus And You."