Some Florida schools lose funding over mask mandates
Board members voted to withhold some funds and offset federal grants that "support noncompliance" with state rules.
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Florida to consider punishing districts for enforcing mask mandates
Nearly 850,000 child COVID cases were added over the past four weeks.
Federal agencies on plans to help Americans handle climate change
More than 20 federal agencies detailed how climate change will come to affect every aspect of daily life and how they're preparing.
Student loan forgiveness program gets overhaul
The Biden administration is overhauling the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The Department of Education said the changes could benefit more than 550,000 public-sector workers. Seth Frotman, the executive director of the Student Borrower Protection Center, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the changes and who might qualify.
Challenging state bans on school mask mandates
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights says five states' bans on school mask mandates may violate the civil rights of students with disabilities. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives' January 6 commission is preparing to request the phone records of hundreds of people related to the U.S. Capitol attack. CBS News legal analyst and professor at Loyola Law School Jessica Levinson joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Report finds federal agencies fall short on cybersecurity
A Senate report has finds federal agencies are not meetings government cybersecurity standards. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN AM to discuss the report.
Miguel Cardona confirmed as education secretary
The Senate has voted to confirm Miguel Cardona as education secretary, clearing his way to lead President Biden's effort to reopen the nation's schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.
Biden administration won't cancel standardized testing
The Department of Education announced Monday it would give school districts flexibility in administering standardized tests, but wouldn't allow broad cancellation of those exams.
Cardona testifies on COVID and reopening schools at confirmation hearing
Cardona attributed his success in partially reopening Connecticut schools to "regular and intentional" communication among union leaders, parents, and educators.
Student debt relief will be "a priority," says education secretary nominee
The Department of Education pick said he was "totally in support" of President Joe Biden's plan to back $10,000 of student loan forgiveness.
Joe Biden introduces Miguel Cardona as pick to lead Education Department
Cardona is Connecticut's commissioner of education.
Biden announces Miguel Cardona as education secretary nominee
Cordona, who has been the education commissioner of Connecticut and has public schools experience, will become the third Latino tapped to serve in the Biden administration.
Federal judge refuses to block campus sexual assault rules
The rules from the Education Department take effect Friday.
Trump pushes states to reopen schools this fall amid pandemic
"We want to reopen the schools. Everybody wants it. The moms want it, the dads want it, the kids want it. It's time to do it," Mr. Trump said at a White House event.
Betsy DeVos sued over new campus sexual assault rules
"This new federal effort to weaken Title IX makes it more difficult for victims of sexual harassment or sexual assault to continue their educations and needlessly comes amid a global pandemic," the lawsuit said.
New campus sex assault rules bolster rights of the accused
Under the new rules, the definition of sexual harassment is narrowed.
21 NYC teachers have died of coronavirus, DOE says
The NYC Department of Education says 50 employees, including 21 teachers, have died due to the virus.
Trump signs executive order targeting anti-Semitism on college campuses
Critics fear the order will be used to stifle free speech and prevent any criticism of Israel.
After scrutiny, U.S. again erasing student debt for disabled vets
The Department of Education had earlier suspended a loan forgiveness initiative touted by White House officials
Betsy DeVos cancels debt for 1,500 students after facing lawsuit
Virginia Representative Bobby Scott says the decision still falls "well short" of providing necessary relief
Betsy DeVos in contempt of court for violating order on student loans
The Department of Education continued to collect on loans from student borrowers who attended a now-defunct for-profit institution
NYC Title IX coordinators get added funding
New York City has granted the New York Department of Education additional funding for Title IX coordinators for the 2020 fiscal year. This comes after Girls for Gender Equity, a non-profit, partnered with students to campaign for the funding. Brittany Brathwaite, the organizing and innovation manager with GGE joined CBSN to talk about the initiative. She was joined by Yazmin Abdullah, one of the students who helped organize the campaign.
"It helped me find my voice": Special Olympics faces cuts
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos came under fire after it was revealed the Trump administration proposed eliminating funding for the program
Judge seeks documents in Puerto Rico tutoring program investigation
Territory's Department of Education said unidentified documents sought by the court are from 2011 to 2013, before Julia Keleher was appointed in 2016
School district accused of deeming student's swastika "artistic"
Michigan school district was previously criticized for its use of Redskin name, image as mascot
Biden says U.S. won't supply Israel with weapons for Rafah offensive
The president says he's "made it clear" to Israelis that "they're not going to get our support" if they attack Rafah's population centers.
House tables Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
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Whistleblower speaks out on quality issues at Boeing supplier
Former Spirit AeroSystems worker Santiago Paredes was responsible for checking 737 Max fuselages before they were shipped to Boeing.
3 killed as storms slam Southeast after tornadoes strike Midwest
Wednesday's deadly weather comes after a series of deadly and powerful tornadoes struck the Midwest on Monday and Tuesday.
Barron Trump selected as Florida delegate to Republican National Convention
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.
Democrats seek to make GOP candidates pay for threats to reproductive rights
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
Hyundai finance unit accused of illegally seizing U.S. soldiers' cars
Justice Department accuses Hyundai Capital America of failing to obtain court orders before repossessing service members' cars.
New Mexico AG again accuses Meta of failing to address child exploitation
A sting, part of "Operation MetaPhile," led to the arrests of two men at the same New Mexico motel Tuesday.
Deputies burst into wrong apartment, fatally shot airman, lawyer says
Florida sheriff deputies burst into the wrong apartment and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said.
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Stormy Daniels returning to the stand at Trump trial today
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial is set to continue for a second day Thursday.
Democrats seek to make GOP candidates pay for threats to reproductive rights
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
Barron Trump selected as Florida delegate to Republican National Convention
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.
3 killed as storms slam Southeast after tornadoes strike Midwest
Wednesday's deadly weather comes after a series of deadly and powerful tornadoes struck the Midwest on Monday and Tuesday.
New Mexico AG again accuses Meta of failing to address child exploitation
A sting, part of "Operation MetaPhile," led to the arrests of two men at the same New Mexico motel Tuesday.
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Hyundai finance unit accused of illegally seizing U.S. soldiers' cars
Justice Department accuses Hyundai Capital America of failing to obtain court orders before repossessing service members' cars.
Rents are rising far faster than wages, especially in these U.S. cities
The median U.S. rent now hovers around $2,000 a month, consuming a growing chunk of people's paychecks.
Hy-Vee, Schnucks recall cream cheese spreads due to salmonella risk
Regional grocery chains separately recall cheese spreads sold across the Midwest because they may be tainted with bacteria.
1 in 24 NYC residents is a millionaire, more than any other city
If it feels like everyone in New York City is richer than you, it's because they probably are.
The federal government can do more about home costs than you think
The cost to buy a home is historically high, but Congress and the administration can do much more, experts say.
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Stormy Daniels returning to the stand at Trump trial today
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial is set to continue for a second day Thursday.
Democrats seek to make GOP candidates pay for threats to reproductive rights
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
Barron Trump selected as Florida delegate to Republican National Convention
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.
House tables Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
U.S. to empower asylum officials to reject more migrants earlier in process
The Biden administration is planning to announce a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
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Over 321,000 U.S. children lost a parent to overdose over 10 years, study finds
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
Hy-Vee, Schnucks recall cream cheese spreads due to salmonella risk
Regional grocery chains separately recall cheese spreads sold across the Midwest because they may be tainted with bacteria.
Study seeks to find out why Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers
The American Cancer Society is trying to find out why Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers.
Tweens are obsessed with skin care. Experts share do's and don'ts
The trend of teens and tweens obsessing over skin care is "at its max," one dermatologist says.
Study raises concern over exposure to flame retardant chemicals in some car seats
According to a new study, "vehicles are likely important sources of human exposure to potentially harmful" flame retardants.
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Hope fades for survivors 3 days after South Africa building collapse
Rescue work was turning into a victim recovery effort after an apartment building collapsed in South Africa, trapping dozens of construction workers.
Flight attendants charged with smuggled drug money to Dominican Republic
Four flight attendants who worked at major international airlines and flew from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic were charged for allegedly smuggling drug money.
Prince Harry is in London, but won't see King Charles
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games but his spokesman said he will not meet with his father, King Charles III.
Historic ship delivers Olympic flame to France for the Summer Games
The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
At least 100 dead and dozens still missing amid flooding in Brazil
Nearly 400 municipalities have been affected by the worst natural calamity ever to hit the state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil.
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Miss Teen USA gives up title days after Miss USA resigned
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
Travis Kelce joins upcoming horror TV series "Grotesquerie"
"Grotesquerie" star Niecy Nash took to social media to show off her new co-worker, Travis Kelce, on the new horror-drama TV series by "American Horror Story" creator Ryan Murphy.
Steve Albini, rock musician and producer behind Nirvana and Pixies albums, dies at 61
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
Actor Hoa Xuande on his rise in Hollywood
As part of AAPI month, "CBS Mornings" partnered with the organization Gold House to celebrate its A 100 list, which recognizes this year's most impactful Asian-Pacific leaders. One of the honorees is actor Hoa Xuande. You may recognize him for his lead role in the HBO show "The Sympathizer." He stars alongside Sandra Oh and Robert Downey Jr. Jo Ling Kent met the rising star, whose unlikely Hollywood journey shows no signs of stopping.
Carl Lamarre breaks down Drake, Kendrick feud
Billboard's Carl Lamarre joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the heated feud between hip-hop artists Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
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Microsoft: More workers are adopting AI
A new Microsoft report shows that 75% of workers now use artificial intelligence at their jobs. Jared Spataro, Microsoft's corporate vice president of AI at work, joins CBS News to discuss how the technology is changing workplaces.
The ethical challenges of AI on battlefield
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how millions work and the same is true for militaries worldwide. Autonomous weapons systems are already on the battlefield in Ukraine and Gaza. Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff, research professor at U.S. Army War College, joins CBS News 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.
Spirit AeroSystems whistleblower speaks out
Santiago Paredes spent a decade doing final inspections on 737 fuselages for Spirit AeroSystems, one of Boeing's largest suppliers. He says he filed an ethics complaint when his managers asked him to speed up inspections about where he was finding issues, and when he was ignored, he eventually resigned. He spoke exclusively to Kris Van Cleave.
How technology helped a nonspeaking autistic woman find her voice
Jordyn Zimmerman is autistic and nonspeaking at 29, but she's still making her voice heard.
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Video shows plasma swirling on sun in "exquisite detail"
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
NASA simulation mimics flying into black hole's "point of no return"
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Long-awaited Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Hammerhead flatworm sightings in Canada
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
Ingenuity, NASA's "little 'copter that could" (and did!)
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
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UC Riverside student accused of building AR-15-style rifle in campus apartment
Campus police discovered an assault rifle registered to the student, as well as several high-capacity magazines, ammunition and "hand-drawn images in a journal depicting a violent act."
New Mexico AG again accuses Meta of failing to address child exploitation
A sting, part of "Operation MetaPhile," led to the arrests of two men at the same New Mexico motel Tuesday.
Deputies burst into wrong apartment, fatally shot airman, lawyer says
Florida sheriff deputies burst into the wrong apartment and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said.
Flight attendants charged with smuggled drug money to Dominican Republic
Four flight attendants who worked at major international airlines and flew from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic were charged for allegedly smuggling drug money.
Former U.S. soldier convicted in cold case murder on Army base in Germany
A man was convicted in the 2001 murder of Amanda Gonzales, a U.S. Army soldier who was 19 at the time of her death.
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Thick atmosphere detected around planet twice as big as Earth
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
Video shows plasma swirling on sun in "exquisite detail"
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
Starliner launch delayed to at least May 17 to replace suspect valve in Atlas 5 rocket
United Launch Alliance decided to replace a suspect valve in the Atlas 5 rocket's upper stage, delaying launch to late next week.
NASA simulation mimics flying into black hole's "point of no return"
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
What to know about Boeing's Starliner launch
Boeing's Starliner space capsule is set for a historic launch Monday night. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood looks at the long-awaited mission into orbit, and what it could mean for the future of space travel.
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
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.
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U.S. reviewing planned Israel weapons sales
The Biden administration says it paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week because of concerns that the Israeli military could use them in Rafah where more than one million civilians are sheltering. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the details.
What Biden needs to do to win Pennsylvania
The Biden campaign continued its focus on abortion rights Wednesday, with Vice President Kamala Harris speaking on the issue near Philadelphia. The stop comes as CBS News polling finds the presidential race is neck to neck in the Keystone State. Pennsylvania State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Biden campaign adviser, joins CBS News' "America Decides" to discuss.
Examining the rise of 6-week abortion bans
Seventeen states in the U.S. now ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy or sooner, with some exceptions. Elizabeth Dias, national religion correspondent for The New York Times, joins "America Decides" to explain the history of six-week abortion bans and their increasing visibility.
Public school leaders grilled on antisemitism
The leaders of three large public school districts faced questions Wednesday from a House panel about antisemitism. They denied allegations they let the incidents run rampant at their schools. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has details on the hearing.
Microsoft: More workers are adopting AI
A new Microsoft report shows that 75% of workers now use artificial intelligence at their jobs. Jared Spataro, Microsoft's corporate vice president of AI at work, joins CBS News to discuss how the technology is changing workplaces.