Pandemic continues to impact U.S. education
Across the U.S., the three-year COVID-19 pandemic erased decades of incremental gains in public schools and widened gaps between top and bottom performers. Mark Strassman reports.
Across the U.S., the three-year COVID-19 pandemic erased decades of incremental gains in public schools and widened gaps between top and bottom performers. Mark Strassman 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.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
The Israel Defense Forces recovered the bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Bouskila and Itshak Gelernter in Gaza, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said.
David DePape was convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer.
Footage showed top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness. He later teed off at the PGA Championship.
A man is in custody more than a week after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
"I don't feel homeless, but I am legally homeless," said one of the dozens of students at Cal Poly Humboldt who call an RV or other vehicle home.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are also asking to intervene in the case, arguing the IRS has a conflict of interest in the matter.
Family tragedy nearly derailed Chris Rowland's college goals. But through all the missteps and blown opportunities, Pete Kadens stood by his side.
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are also asking to intervene in the case, arguing the IRS has a conflict of interest in the matter.
"I don't feel homeless, but I am legally homeless," said one of the dozens of students at Cal Poly Humboldt who call an RV or other vehicle home.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
Police released what they say was a suicide note left by Boeing whistleblower John Barnett.
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
Wall Street investors are increasingly confident of a soft landing for the U.S. economy, pushing financial markets to new highs.
Some owners of the electric vehicle will be eligible for compensation of up to $1,400 because of a battery problem that caused fires.
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
Employees of the German luxury car maker reject membership in the United Auto Workers after a contentious campaign.
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are also asking to intervene in the case, arguing the IRS has a conflict of interest in the matter.
Police released what they say was a suicide note left by Boeing whistleblower John Barnett.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
David DePape, convicted of trying to kidnap Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer in October 2022, was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Hypochlorous acid is the latest skin care ingredient making waves on social media for acne prevention — but is it true? We asked dermatologists.
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
Police said Gary Allen Srery might also be linked to other unsolved murders and sexual assaults in Western Canada.
Atlanta received Lun Lun and Yang Yang from China in 1999 as part of a 25-year loan agreement that will soon expire.
The Israel Defense Forces recovered the bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Bouskila and Itshak Gelernter in Gaza, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said.
It was unclear whether Lucero López Maza was the intended target of the attack, because shootings have become so common in the area.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
A 50-year-old man is charged with assault after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
Kenny Chesney recently kicked off his summer tour. The country superstar talks with "CBS Mornings" about his historic career and shares how his music continues to evolve.
Lainey Wilson took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
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 100% Chinese EV tariffs are meant to head off economic risks, but some Democrats say Chinese EVs should be banned entirely for security reasons.
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Disturbing video obtained by CNN appears to show Sean "Diddy" Combs pushing, kicking and dragging his then-girlfriend Cassandra Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016. Elise Preston reports.
David DePape, the man convicted of attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer inside their San Francisco home in 2022, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Police said Gary Allen Srery might also be linked to other unsolved murders and sexual assaults in Western Canada.
A 50-year-old man is charged with assault after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25.
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
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?
In a historic interview from the Vatican, Pope Francis sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss a range of issues, including the criticism he's faced for trying to make the church more inclusive. The pope's full interview will air on "60 Minutes" on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Family tragedy nearly derailed Chris Rowland's college goals. But through all the missteps and blown opportunities, Pete Kadens stood by his side. Steve Hartman has their story in "On the Road."
A U.S.-built pier is now ready to receive aid for civilians in Gaza. Meanwhile, at least 20 American medical workers are trapped in Gaza after Israel closed the Rafah border crossing. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab spoke with two of them.
The last pandas in the U.S. --four at Zoo Atlanta -- will soon be heading back to China this fall as a loan agreement expires
There's mounting criticism of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito after a report that a symbol used by election deniers was once displayed outside his home. Scott Macfarlane has more on how Alito is responding.