Schools across U.S. announce teacher layoffs
American schools are facing layoffs as enrollment falls and pandemic-era aid dries up. CBS News reporter Bo Erickson has the details.
American schools are facing layoffs as enrollment falls and pandemic-era aid dries up. CBS News reporter Bo Erickson has the details.
The March consumer price index indicates a third straight month of price increases, a sign the U.S. economy is still dealing with inflation. Prices in March rose 3.5% on an annual basis. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent breaks down the data.
New data from the Labor Department shows the U.S. added 303,000 jobs in March, beating the Dow Jones estimated gain of around 200,000 jobs. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the numbers and acting Labor Secretary Julie Su joins CBS News with her reaction.
The Federal Reserve will announce its decision on interest rates Wednesday as the U.S. continues to combat inflation. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent breaks down what to know before the announcement.
A new study by the Brookings Institution examines the role immigration has played in allowing the U.S. job market to grow faster without stoking inflation. Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, joins CBS News to explain how migrants contribute to job growth and U.S. demand.
The U.S. added 275,000 jobs in February, exceeding economists' expectations. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate jumped to its highest level in over two years. Javier David, managing editor for business and markets at Axios, joins CBS News to examine the numbers.
The U.S. economy added 275,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 3.9% from 3.7%, according to data released Friday. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger and Daniel Zhao, a lead economist and senior manager at Glassdoor, join CBS News with a look at the numbers.
A day after President Biden touted job numbers in his State of the Union address, the Labor Department has released its February jobs report with unemployment up to its highest level since January 2022. Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su joined CBS News to discuss the numbers.
There is no better person to ask about the American economy than Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. This Sunday, 60 Minutes sits down with Powell to ask about the future of interest rates, whether prices will come down, and what the Fed might do next.
The labor market beat expectations, adding 353,000 jobs in January, a jobs report released Friday says. Unemployment also remained below 4%. Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su joined CBS News to discuss the report, how voters feel about the economy and her department's efforts to stop child labor exploitation.
The first jobs report of 2024 shows the U.S. economy remains resilient despite the Federal Reserve jacking up interest rates.
Although U.S. unemployment remains near a 50-year low, job losses have surged this month. Here's what tells about the state of the labor market.
President Biden is taking a victory lap after a better-than-expected jobs report for December 2023. Nick Bunker, director of economic research for North America at Indeed.com, joined CBS News to discuss the state of the economy and demand for workers.
The labor market beat Dow Jones expectations in December with 216,000 jobs added, according to the latest labor report. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7%. Jeanna Smialek, a Federal Reserve and economy reporter for The New York Times, joined CBS News to break down the numbers.
The latest job numbers from the U.S. Labor Department could indicate the economy may not slow down as inflation decreases. Jeanna Smialek, a Federal Reserve and economy reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News with a look at the data.
According to the latest jobs report, U.S. employers added 199,000 jobs in November, a sign that the labor market is still going strong, while the unemployment rate dropped to 3.7% in November. CBS News contributor Javier David, managing editor for business and markets at Axios, says the report is "boring in the right ways."
Seasonal job listings are at the lowest level since 2008, according to job listing site Indeed. But while hiring is down, experts expect record-breaking spending for the holidays. Nancy Chen reports.
The economy is the issue voters most care about when thinking ahead to the 2024 presidential elections, according to a CBS News poll. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak met with Georgia voters who are divided on the state of the economy.
Fewer jobs than analysts expected were added last month, and the country's unemployment rate ticked up to 3.9%, the highest it has been since Jan. 2022. The report comes after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady earlier this week. Jo Ling Kent explains what this means for your wallet.
Job growth slowed more than expected in October. The Labor Department reports employers added 150,000 jobs to the U.S. Economy. CBS News business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports on the latest figures.
Job growth slowed more than expected in October and the unemployment rate climbed to 3.9%, marking the end of large monthly gains, the government reported on Friday. Nonfarm payrolls grew by 150,000 last month versus a downwardly revised 297,000 in September. The unemployment rate rose to 3.9% from 3.8% the month prior, according to the Labor Department. Jeanna Smialek, a Federal Reserve and economy reporter for The New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the numbers.
Unemployment claims in the U.S. are at their lowest level in about eight months, with first-time applications falling by 13,000 last week to 198,000. Victoria Guida, an economics policy reporter for Politico, joined CBS News to discuss the numbers.
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% last month with energy and housing prices contributing to the increase. Greg Robb, a senior economic reporter for MarketWatch, joined CBS News to break down the numbers.
A new report from the Labor Department Friday shows that the U.S. added 336,000 jobs in September, well above economists' expectations. The sunny jobs report, however, serves as a contrast to the numerous labor strikes taking place across the nation. Jo Ling Kent has more.
During President Biden's remarks today on the September jobs market, he took questions on why sentiments among Americans about the economy may not reflect what the strength this month's data yields. Biden also announced more American jobs in manufacturing. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
An attorney who represented two women seeking payments in 2016 for their silence about alleged sexual encounters with Donald Trump is continuing his testimony.
California police recently began dismantling pro-Palestinian demonstrators' fortified encampment at the UCLA campus.
The ad, first shared with CBS News, features part of Donald Trump's interview with Time Magazine.
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
At a contentious hearing with Trump looking on, lawyers from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office told the judge that Trump had violated the gag order four more times.
A man's physical and verbal threats caused the United flight from London to Newark, New Jersey, to divert to Bangor, Maine.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty told lawmakers that its subsidiary Change Healthcare didn't have multifactor authentification.
At a contentious hearing with Trump looking on, lawyers from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office told the judge that Trump had violated the gag order four more times.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
O'Donnell shared a photo of a script for season three, episode one of the Max show, revealing her character's name is Mary.
Lay it all out there next Valentine's Day with a "stress-free, clothes-free" cruise to the Caribbean.
The ad, first shared with CBS News, features part of Donald Trump's interview with Time Magazine.
A man's physical and verbal threats caused the United flight from London to Newark, New Jersey, to divert to Bangor, Maine.
The Fed is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged, noting a lack of progress in curbing inflation.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
"It's like trying to send a rocket to the moon in 1910 when the Wright Brothers were still working on their planes," one expert said.
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty told lawmakers that its subsidiary Change Healthcare didn't have multifactor authentification.
At a contentious hearing with Trump looking on, lawyers from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office told the judge that Trump had violated the gag order four more times.
The ad, first shared with CBS News, features part of Donald Trump's interview with Time Magazine.
Several New York Democrats acknowledged that Republicans are more aggressively counterpunching on the issue of abortion in the 2024 election cycle.
An attorney who represented two women seeking payments in 2016 for their silence about alleged sexual encounters with Donald Trump is continuing his testimony.
A similar repeal of Arizona's 1864 abortion ban passed the GOP-controlled House last week, and Gov. Katie Hobbs has said she'd sign the measure.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains why experts hope more aggressive screening guidelines will help address some concerning breast cancer trends.
Mexico City's chief prosecutor disputed a volunteer group's claims that human remains and other evidence had been found at the site.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
Shanidar Z's skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — "was as flat as a pizza," experts said.
It marks the first time in recent memory that anyone claimed to have found such a body disposal site in the capital.
O'Donnell shared a photo of a script for season three, episode one of the Max show, revealing her character's name is Mary.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Emmy Award-winning actor Jeff Daniels says he's playing one of his most challenging roles yet. He stars in the new Netflix limited series "A Man in Full," created by Hollywood heavyweights David E. Kelley and Regina King, who also serves as a director. Daniels portrays Charlie Croker, a tough-talking real estate mogul facing bankruptcy. He must defend his empire and his family against enemies attempting to exploit his fall from grace.
Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Sarah Gelman, Amazon Books Editorial Director, shares her top book picks for all kinds of moms.
Country star Walker Hayes talks about his new album, "Sober Thoughts," and his journey toward sobriety.
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.
Artificial intelligence assistants may soon be able to do much more than play your favorite music or call your mom, but some Google researchers warn about possible ethical dilemmas. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more.
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.
A newly-filed lawsuit targets two of the biggest generative AI platforms in the world, Open AI, the creators of ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot AI program.
If you think allergies are worse this year, you aren't imagining it. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff shows us how a hyperlocal pollen count could help people manage symptoms better.
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
Shanidar Z's skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — "was as flat as a pizza," experts said.
The group of nations in the G7 have announced an agreement to phase out coal power plants by 2035. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life — but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.
Family members said Heavenly Faith Garfield and the victim had been discussing the pact for several weeks, the affidavit says.
The shooting occurred at an apartment complex in west Fort Worth, authorities said.
Officials say that a school shooting threat was "neutralized" at a middle school west of Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries to those inside the school.
It marks the first time in recent memory that anyone claimed to have found such a body disposal site in the capital.
MS-13 members targeted random civilians so they could increase their status within the gang, prosecutors said.
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Just days after being ordered to pay $9,000 for violating a gag order in his "hush money" case, former President Donald Trump is once again being accused of breaking the order. A hearing is being held over Trump's comments Thursday morning. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
Former President Donald Trump was in Wisconsin and Michigan Wednesday where he hyped up his part in overturning Roe v. Wade and defended his policy of letting states make their own abortion laws. On the Democratic side, President Biden is heading to Charlotte, North Carolina, to meet with the families of the law enforcement officers killed in a shootout this week. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on the campaigns.
Just before dawn Thursday, police moved in on a pro-Palestinian encampment on UCLA's campus, pulling apart barricades and making arrests. The protesters had been demonstrating against the war in Gaza. CBS News' Carter Evans reports from the scene and Brian Higgins, former Bergen County police chief, joined CBS News to discuss the tactics used by authorities.
Former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial resumes Thursday with another gag order hearing. On Wednesday, Trump slammed the judge in the case, telling supporters at a rally he had been "unconstitutionally gagged." CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more on the case.
Police have begun breaking up an pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.