Minneapolis teachers go on strike for better pay and smaller class sizes
Minneapolis Public Schools canceled all of its classes Tuesday, impacting some 29,000 students.
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Teacher's viral post connects her to donor, sparks movement
Arizona teachers have some of the lowest salaries in the country — just one of the reasons they went on strike last year
Sacramento teachers fight for "what's right" with strike
They went on strike Thursday for the first time in 30 years, saying the school district is backtracking on promises
Denver teachers strike first time in 25 years
Public school teachers in Denver are expected to return to the bargaining table Tuesday amid their first strike in 25 years. Colorado is the seventh state where teachers have walked off the job in the past year. With Denver teachers on the picket line, about 71,000 students and their families are in limbo. Janet Shamlian reports.
Denver teachers to strike for first time in 25 years
Educators are planning to strike Monday after failed negotiations with the school district over base pay
"We have to make the sacrifice": L.A. families stand in solidarity with teacher strike
Union members first took to picket lines Monday as attendance at Los Angeles schools is down
Los Angeles teachers go on strike
More than 25,000 teachers in Los Angeles won't be going to work Monday after a breakdown in contract talks. The strike in the nation's second largest school district affects more than 1,000 schools and more than 600,000 students. A funding battle between teachers and the districts follows similar walkouts last year in six states. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Waves of workers are hitting picket lines in 2018
The first three months of 2018 alone saw as many large-scale strikes as occurred in all of last year
Ariz. teacher walkout and politics
A historic teacher strike ended in Arizona on Thursday, but could it be the beginning of political changes in the state? Jim Nintzel, Tucson Weekly executive editor, joined CBSN to discuss the political landscape in Arizona.
Kentucky House overrides tax increase veto amid teachers' rally
The vote came as thousands of teachers rallied inside and outside the Capitol, forcing more than 30 school districts to close
Why Oklahoma's "teacher of the year" left the state
"We were living off our credit cards for the longest time," Shawn Sheehan said
Low pay causing teacher shortages
The average teacher in Texas makes about $52,000 per year, but just next door in Oklahoma, educators are paid about $45,000. That pay gap is forcing teachers in Oklahoma and elsewhere to relocate to other states, creating a teacher shortage. Omar Villafranca reports.
Arizona teachers demanding raise protesting at schools across the state
Similar protests have taken place in Oklahoma and Kentucky recently
Oklahoma teachers on strike: "We're doing this for our kids"
Thousands of teachers spent Tuesday at the state Capitol, for the second day in a row
The 9 states where teachers have it worst
With educators rallying for better pay and working conditions, here's a closer look at their compensation
Oklahoma teacher strike continues
Teachers are on strike again Tuesday in Oklahoma to protest low wages and cuts in school funding. An estimated 36,000 teachers flooded the state's Capitol on Monday. Teachers also rallied in Kentucky to oppose legislation they say would damage their pension system. Omar Villafranca reports.
Teachers in Oklahoma, Kentucky walk out, demanding better wages
Oklahoma teachers rank 49th in pay and haven't received a raise in more than a decade
Hundreds of schools closed as teachers rally in Oklahoma, Kentucky
Thousands of Oklahoma teachers demand more education funding while educators in Kentucky fill the streets near the state Capitol
Teachers across the country take action amid calls for better pay
This comes about a month after West Virginia teachers shut down schools for nearly two weeks
Okla. teachers say pay increase not enough
Nearly a half-million students in Oklahoma could miss school Monday because of a threatened teacher's strike. Teachers are asking for a $10,000 raise over three years. Oklahoma ranks 49th in the country for teacher pay. Omar Villafranca reports.
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West Virginia teacher strike
Schools in West Virginia were closed for a third day Monday because of a teacher walkout. It's the first statewide teacher strike in West Virginia's history. CBS News correspondent Don Dahler explains why.
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At least 6 killed in shooting at Illinois parade; person of interest in custody
A person of interest was arrested more than eight hours after the shooting following a brief vehicle pursuit.
Cheney says Jan. 6 committee could make criminal referral for Trump
Committee members say new information is coming to light following Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony.
Family calls for justice, peace after fatal police shooting video released
A preliminary medical report says Walker, who was unarmed at the time of the shooting, had more than 60 gunshot wounds.
U.S. says shot that killed journalist was likely fired from Israeli positions
U.S. officials say they have concluded that gunfire from Israeli positions likely killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh but that there was "no reason to believe" her shooting was intentional.
Teen will lose her leg after shark attack in Florida
Addison Bethea was scalloping along the gulf coast with her older brother, a firefighter, when a 9-foot-long shark latched onto her thigh.
11-year-old boy dies after fireworks incident in Indiana
Camrynn Ray McMichael, of Mt. Vernon, died while on the way to the hospital, the Indiana State Police said.
At least 14 hikers still missing as death toll rises after glacier collapse in Italy
At least seven hikers were killed in the devastating avalanche, while eight people suffered injuries and 14 others remained missing Monday.
Copenhagen mall shooting motive likely not terrorism, police say
Authorities filed preliminary charges of murder and attempted murder against a 22-year-old Danish man.
Brittney Griner writes letter to Biden from Russian prison
A handwritten letter from Brittney Griner was delivered to the White House on the Fourth of July.
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11-year-old boy dies after fireworks incident in Indiana
Camrynn Ray McMichael, of Mt. Vernon, died while on the way to the hospital, the Indiana State Police said.
At least 6 killed in shooting at Illinois parade; person of interest in custody
A person of interest was arrested more than eight hours after the shooting following a brief vehicle pursuit.
Major cities cancel July 4 fireworks amid fire fears, supply chain issues
Some cities are choosing to illuminate the night sky with drones or laser beams instead.
Small business hit with back rent demands amid high inflation
"I needed $10,000 in 15 days," said décor shop owner in Texas who took out several loans in order to pay rent on time.
Teen will lose her leg after shark attack in Florida
Addison Bethea was scalloping along the gulf coast with her older brother, a firefighter, when a 9-foot-long shark latched onto her thigh.
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Small business hit with back rent demands amid high inflation
"I needed $10,000 in 15 days," said décor shop owner in Texas who took out several loans in order to pay rent on time.
End of Roe ushers in new era of "rage" funding on both sides
Donations are pouring in to nonprofit groups in what experts call an example of "rage giving."
Bezos slams White House for telling gas stations to cut prices
The Amazon.com founder claims Biden is either relying on "misdirection or a deep misunderstanding of basic market dynamics."
A common retirement strategy can erode your savings: watchdog
Workers who move 401(k)s into IRAs can lose significant money to a choice they didn't have to make, new analysis shows.
Venice to impose fee on day-trippers to preserve historic city
In January, same-day tourists will be required to make reservations and pay to visit the historic lagoon city.
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California's Newsom to Floridans in new ad: "Join us"
Gov. Gavin Newsom is running for reelection in California, but his latest television ad is airing in Florida.
Cheney says Jan. 6 committee could make criminal referral for Trump
Committee members say new information is coming to light following Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony.
Last WWII Medal of Honor recipient to lie in honor at U.S. Capitol
Williams, a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer and the last living medal of honor recipient from World War II, died Wednesday at 98 years old.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on June 26, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Rep. Adam Schiff join Margaret Brennan.
Racial disparity in maternal deaths "one of the biggest challenges," expert says
"We see that as a top of the iceberg of poor health in women and poor health in Black women," Dr. Henning Tiemeier told "Face the Nation."
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Juvenile arthritis or growing pains?
Dr. Karen Onel, pediatric rheumatology chief, explains symptoms of stiffness and joint swelling to look for in children.
Racial disparity in maternal deaths "one of the biggest challenges," expert says
"We see that as a top of the iceberg of poor health in women and poor health in Black women," Dr. Henning Tiemeier told "Face the Nation."
Texas Supreme Court blocks order that resumed abortions
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court order that allowed some abortions to resume.
Jet fuel leak poisons drinking water in Hawaii
Thousands of Navy families living near Pearl Harbor have been poisoned after a jet fuel leak contaminated the tap water system. Investigations revealed a failure of leadership and oversight as the cause of this dangerous incident. David Martin has more.
1 dead in listeria outbreak linked to Florida
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the source of a recent outbreak of listeria. One person has died and nearly two dozen have been hospitalized. All of the patients either reside in or traveled to Florida before becoming sick.
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7 members of same family shot dead in their home in Mexico
Three women and four men, including a minor, were shot at their home in the eastern state of Veracruz, officials said.
Copenhagen mall shooting motive likely not terrorism, police say
Authorities filed preliminary charges of murder and attempted murder against a 22-year-old Danish man.
Brittney Griner writes letter to Biden from Russian prison
A handwritten letter from Brittney Griner was delivered to the White House on the Fourth of July.
At least 14 hikers still missing as death toll rises after glacier collapse in Italy
At least seven hikers were killed in the devastating avalanche, while eight people suffered injuries and 14 others remained missing Monday.
U.S. says shot that killed journalist was likely fired from Israeli positions
U.S. officials say they have concluded that gunfire from Israeli positions likely killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh but that there was "no reason to believe" her shooting was intentional.
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Here Comes The Sun: Mikhail Baryshnikov
Dancer and actor Mikhail Baryshnikov sits down with Anthony Mason to discuss his role in “The Cherry Orchard” at Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York. He also voices his opinion on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Also, David Pogue meets the creators of Marcel the Shell, an animated character who stars in the film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.” “Here Comes The Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
How the "American Woman" guitar got back to its owner 46 years later
CBS News hears the unlikely story of how rock star Randy Bachman's got his favorite guitar back from the man himself, and the two others who made it happen.
Venice to impose fee on day-trippers to preserve historic city
In January, same-day tourists will be required to make reservations and pay to visit the historic lagoon city.
Randy Bachman's 1976 stolen guitar returned
Randy Bachman made hits like "American Woman" and "Takin' Care of Business" on a pumpkin orange 1957 Gretsch, a guitar he'd bought with savings as a teenager. But the instrument that the founding member of The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive had learned to play on was stolen in 1976. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer speaks with Bachman and the sleuth that tracked down his long lost guitar.
Blockbuster movies to see this summer
Fandango's managing editor Erik Davis joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the exciting movies premiering this summer and to share his top recommendations.
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Voyager Digital suspends crypto trading
Digital asset brokerage company Voyager Digital is the latest casualty of the cryptocurrency meltdown. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss what this means for investors.
Google to delete location history for visits to abortion clinics
Visits to counseling centers, fertility centers, addiction treatment facilities, weight loss clinics and cosmetic surgery clinics will also be erased from users' location histories.
FCC wants TikTok removed from app stores
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has issued an order for Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, citing a pattern of surreptitious data storage and access. The FCC gave Apple and Google until July 8 to respond. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins anchors Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste to explain the controversy.
Big Tech faces pressure on abortion cases
Tech companies are facing numerous questions on whether they will cooperate with law enforcement officials who may seek to prosecute abortions where the procedure is now banned. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on the pressures these companies are facing, including from their own employees.
Summer gadgets to help you stay cool
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share innovative technology that can help families beat the heat and save money this summer.
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"Engine Trouble": How greenhouse gases threaten our world
The Supreme Court's ruling on Thursday limiting the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to strictly regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants makes the effort to counter climate change much more difficult. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" video essay, writer and narrator Robert Krulwich explains why rising levels of carbon dioxide in our air since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution pose an existential threat to us and our planet. Based on the work of Aatish Bhatia. Animation directed and designed by Nate Milton. Music by Buck St. Thomas.
New York denies permit renewal for bitcoin mining company
State officials said Greenidge Generation's mine is a threat to New York's climate goals. A Greenidge spokesperson says, "It simply would not."
2022 wildfire season sparks to life
Dozens of wildfires were burning across the nation this week. Climate change is making these fires more frequent and intense, and the crews that fight them are feeling the toll. CBS News’ Ben Tracy sat down with Kelly Martin, president of the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters Association, to talk about what these brave firefighters go through.
Another giant African snail sighting forces Florida county into quarantine
Florida officials confirmed the recurrence of an invasive snail species that destroys wildlife and poses serious threats to human health.
West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
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7 members of same family shot dead in their home in Mexico
Three women and four men, including a minor, were shot at their home in the eastern state of Veracruz, officials said.
At least 6 killed in shooting at Illinois parade; person of interest in custody
A person of interest was arrested more than eight hours after the shooting following a brief vehicle pursuit.
"Very active investigation" of parade shooting
Law enforcement officials in Highland Park, Illinois, provided an update on the investigation after a shooting at the Fourth of July parade. At least six people were killed and about two dozen wounded, some critically. Officials said the gunman is still on the loose, and people in the area are being advised to shelter in place. Watch the full briefing.
Police: 6 killed in July 4th parade shooting
Law enforcement officials and the mayor in Highland Park, Illinois, held a news conference after a gunman opened fire at a Fourth of July parade, killing at least 6 people and leaving two dozen injured. The suspect is still being sought. Watch the briefing here.
Woman who killed pimp in 1994 pardoned by California governor
It's the final step in an official redemption that has spanned more than a decade and three governors of both political parties.
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Atlas 5 launches early warning testbed satellite
New infrared sensor technology is designed to improve detection of ballistic and hypersonic weapons.
SpaceX launches SES communications satellite
The SES-22 relay station is the first of six new satellites that will deliver TV, radio and data across the U.S.
First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
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Live music is back on stage 2022
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The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
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Here Comes The Sun: Mikhail Baryshnikov
Dancer and actor Mikhail Baryshnikov sits down with Anthony Mason to discuss his role in “The Cherry Orchard” at Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York. He also voices his opinion on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Also, David Pogue meets the creators of Marcel the Shell, an animated character who stars in the film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.” “Here Comes The Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Man held over Illinois shooting
Police have captured a 21-year-old man they’re calling a person of interest in the shooting attack that left six people dead at an Illinois 4th of July parade. An 11-year-old boy died in what his mom says was a “tragic freak accident” with fireworks in Indiana. And swimmer Ryan Lochte says he’ll auction off six of his 12 Olympic medals, with the money going to a charity for terminally ill children.
Eye on America: School safety, and more
We go inside one New Jersey school that's raising the bar to keep children safe. And a look back on history, we meet with a civil rights activist reflecting on a famous sit-in in Mississippi. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Reporter witnessed Illinois parade shooting
Lynn Sweet, the Washington bureau chief for the Chicago Sun-Times, was at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, when a gunman opened fire. She joined CBS News' Lana Zak to talk about what she witnessed.
Police video released in Jayland Walker shooting
Protests bubbled over Sunday night following the release of police body cam footage showing the pursuit and killing of 25-year-old Jayland Walker after a traffic stop. Walker, a Black man, was shot up to 60 times by police after what Akron, Ohio police say was a car chase then foot pursuit. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston joined Anne-Marie Green from Akron, Ohio with a detailed report.