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It's been more than a year since the Supreme Court ended affirmative action, and the enrollment of Black students is down at elite colleges. Scott White, former director of guidance at Montclair High School in New Jersey, and a freelance writer for Forbes on college admissions, joins CBS News to unpack the trend.
Harvard University reported that students identifying as Black made up 14% of this year's freshman class, compared with 18% in 2023. Some other top schools also reported falls in Black student enrollment. The Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious university admissions policies were unconstitutional in 2023. Anemona Hartocollis, a national reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss the change.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson recently sat down with CBS News for her first broadcast interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2022. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell discussed several topics with her, including affirmative action, which the nation's highest court struck down back in June of last year.
Soledad O'Brien joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new CBS Reports documentary, "The End of Affirmative Action," and the impact the Supreme Court ruling is having on colleges and families.
One sister attends Emory on a full scholarship. The others wonder how the Supreme Court decision on college admissions will shape their futures.
Students for Fair Admissions, the group behind the cases that led the Supreme Court to strike down affirmative action in higher education, filed a lawsuit against West Point.
A group of parents accusing a top Virginia high school of racially discriminating against Asian American students is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in. Sheryll Cashin, law professor at Georgetown, joined CBS News to discuss the issues.
The new legal guidance follows the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision striking down the use of race in admissions.
Corporate diversity, equity and inclusion programs have come under fire from conservative groups with legal threats against companies promoting those initiatives on the rise following the Supreme Court ruling that gutted affirmative action at U.S. universities. Wall Street Journal reporter Lauren Weber joined CBS News to discuss the arguments being made for and against these programs and how hard companies are fighting to keep them.
Many colleges and universities are reconsidering their legacy policies after the Supreme Court gutted race-based affirmative action admissions with a recent ruling. Virginia Tech University has already announced it's ending legacy admissions. Sarah Enelow-Snyder, a freelance writer who has written about benefiting from having a family legacy, joined CBS News to discuss why she wants legacy admissions to end.
Young voter groups hope to replicate the boost in midterm election turnout after the Supreme Court struck down the federal right to an abortion in 2022.
Top colleges' preferential treatment of children of alumni has been facing new scrutiny since the Supreme Court last month struck down the use of affirmative action as a tool to diversify college campuses.
An analysis from Harvard economist group Opportunity Insights found the country's elite schools are twice as likely to accept students from families of the top 1% than students from other income groups with similar test scores. For more on the findings, CBS News was joined by John Friedman, an economics professor at Brown University and one of the authors of this analysis.
Students from middle-income families are the least likely to gain admission to elite universities in the U.S., Harvard researchers say.
Some constitutional scholars say the Supreme Court's exemption for military academies undercuts the argument for rejecting race-conscious admissions.
There are new concerns about diversity programs in the workplace and hiring after the Supreme Court upended affirmative action in college admissions last week. While the justices' ruling does not legally interfere with diversity in the workplace, experts say the move creates an opening for conservative groups to challenge business policies based on hiring and promoting minority employees. Noam Scheiber, labor and workplace reporter for the New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss what the law says.
A civil rights legal group is challenging legacy admissions at Harvard University, calling it racial discrimination.
Former President Donald Trump and other Republican presidential candidates over the weekend praised the recent rulings by the Supreme Court. The court's six conservative-leaning justices ruled against affirmative action and President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan last week, among other decisions. CBS News' Skyler Henry and senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe have more on the responses from both sides of the aisle.
Republican presidential candidates praised recent Supreme Court rulings that struck down affirmative action in college admissions, blocked President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan and ruled in favor of a designer who didn't want to make websites for gay wedding couples. Mr. Biden vowed to find a new way to provide student debt relief. Skyler Henry reports.
Michael Drake, the president of the University of California system, notes to "Face the Nation" that "affirmative action was one tool we used in the past that was removed" to create opportunities for a diverse student body.
In the wake of the Supreme Court decision that struck down affirmative action, Eric Holder, who served as Attorney General under former President Obama, tells "Face the Nation" that "the notion of affirmative action is to take into account one of many things, when you look at qualified students applying to college."
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Eric Holder, who served as Attorney General under former President Obama, tells "Face the Nation" that "the notion of affirmative action is to take into account one of many things, when you look at qualified students applying to college", Michael Drake, the president of the University of California system, notes to "Face the Nation" that "affirmative action was one tool we used in the past that was removed" to create opportunities for a diverse student body, and Lindsay Gorman, a technology expert at the German Marshall Fund, discusses on "Face the Nation" how to differentiate AI-generated images online from real ones.
The Supreme Court has issued its ruling on the future of affirmative action, followed by Friday rulings that block President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, and allow a Colorado website designer to refuse service to same-sex couples, based on her religious convictions. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa looks at the decisions, and their fallout.
The Supreme Court's conservative majority has recently upended decades of past precedent involving issues that have shaped American life. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett break down some of the major decisions this term -- and what to expect moving forward.
The ruling prohibits the consideration of race in admissions, prompting analysis and discussion on its practical implications for future college admissions.
Without mentioning President-elect Donald Trump's name, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to signal his concern that Trump's protectionist rhetoric on the campaign trail could send the U.S.-China relationship into another valley.
The families of eight school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.
Steve Hartman recounts his experience visiting the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings across the country.
The former president proudly wears the title of "citizen," which is also the title of his new book, "Citizen: My Life After the White House." He talks about making a difference outside of elected office, and the prospects of a second Trump administration.
The Hezbollah militant group has a strong presence in central Beirut, known as the Dahiyeh, and the strikes came as Lebanese officials are considering a U.S.-brokered cease-fire proposal.
A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."
The trilateral amphibious training between Australia, Japan and the U.S. Marine rotational force in northern Australia will begin in 2025 with Exercise Talisman Sabre.
The government made a list of demands in dozens of categories in a letter Thursday to the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office.
What appeared to be an open-and-shut case for Texas investigators turned out to be a twisted murder plot involving victim Alyssa Beard's ex-boyfriend Andrew Beard and his fiancée Holly Elkins – who detectives say was the mastermind.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The former president proudly wears the title of "citizen," which is also the title of his new book, "Citizen: My Life After the White House." He talks about making a difference outside of elected office, and the prospects of a second Trump administration.
Steve Hartman recounts his experience visiting the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings across the country.
The photographer who worked with Steve Hartman describes in poignant detail the emotional challenges of working with the families of school shooting victims.
The families of eight school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.
Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit.
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, threw down Friday in Dallas. Financially, they both came out winners.
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."
Without mentioning President-elect Donald Trump's name, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to signal his concern that Trump's protectionist rhetoric on the campaign trail could send the U.S.-China relationship into another valley.
Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
At 27-years-old Karoline Leavitt would be the youngest White House press secretary in history.
Oklahoma's attorney general said the state schools superintendent cannot mandate students watch a video announcing a new Department of Religious Freedom and Patriotism.
Kayla Smith, one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Idaho's restrictive abortion ban, tells Nicole Valdez about "the most traumatic experience" of her life. She and five other women are suing the state to clarify and expand abortion exceptions.
The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.
A mother and son flew 9,000 miles to seek care for his spinal condition after they'd exhausted options in their home country.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has raised controversy on topics ranging from vaccines to fluoride to food.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
The Hezbollah militant group has a strong presence in central Beirut, known as the Dahiyeh, and the strikes came as Lebanese officials are considering a U.S.-brokered cease-fire proposal.
The attack came as fears are mounting about Moscow's intentions to devastate Ukraine's power generation capacity ahead of the cold winter.
The trilateral amphibious training between Australia, Japan and the U.S. Marine rotational force in northern Australia will begin in 2025 with Exercise Talisman Sabre.
Without mentioning President-elect Donald Trump's name, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to signal his concern that Trump's protectionist rhetoric on the campaign trail could send the U.S.-China relationship into another valley.
The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.
In this web exclusive, correspondent Anthony Mason sits down with the singer Cher to talk about her new book, "Cher: The Memoir – Part One," which explores the "crazy ride" of her childhood. She also discusses her relationship with Sonny Bono, and why their extraordinarily successful musical duo, Sonny & Cher, survived the breakup of their marriage.
He's earned critical acclaim and award nominations for performances in "Aftersun" and "Normal People." Now, Irish actor Paul Mescal, who's become a Gen Z heartthrob, is front-and-center of Ridley Scott's epic "Gladiator II."
Paul Mescal has earned critical acclaim and award nominations for his performances in "Aftersun" and the TV series "Normal People." Now, the Irish actor who's become a Gen Z heartthrob is front-and-center of "Gladiator II," Ridley Scott's sequel to his Oscar-winning 2000 epic of ancient Rome. Mescal talks with correspondent Seth Doane about acting alongside such icons as Denzel Washington; and what he first felt on stage in a high school production of "The Phantom of the Opera."
Eric Goode, who owns a conservancy for turtles and tortoises in Ojai, Calif., fell into documentary filmmaking when he directed the series "Tiger King" (about a keeper of exotic pets). He followed that hit with "Chimp Crazy," about a woman whose love of chimpanzees pits her against the authorities and PETA. Goode talks with correspondent Luke Burbank about the lengths he would go to, to teach audiences of the dangers facing animal species from mankind's hubris and stupidity.
Actor Kathy Bates sits down with Ben Mankiewicz to discuss her latest role in the CBS drama "Matlock." Then, Lee Cowan meets Jacob Rock, a 20-year-old nonverbal man with autism who composed a symphony in his head. With the help of musician Rob Laufer, Jacob's ideas became a reality when the University of Southern California's orchestra played it. "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."
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
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.
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
What appeared to be an open-and-shut case for Texas investigators turned out to be a twisted murder plot involving victim Alyssa Beard's ex-boyfriend Andrew Beard and his fiancée Holly Elkins – who detectives say was the mastermind.
After authorities ruled Megan Parra took her own life, her family would spend years investigating her death, recruiting two retired FBI agents and convincing local and state officials to take a second look at the case.
After Alyssa Burkett was murdered, detectives quickly learned that the prime suspect was the father of her child, Andrew Beard. But as the investigation unfolded, they would find out that Beard wasn't the only one involved in the murder plot.
A Georgia jury heard opening statements Friday in the trial of the man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley. Jose Ibarra is charged with killing the 22-year-old in February. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
A murder trial is underway in Athens, Georgia, for a Venezuelan man accused of killing 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. The suspect was in the U.S. illegally, and his arrest helped put the immigration debate front and center during the presidential campaign. Mark Strassmann is covering the trial.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
In this web exclusive, correspondent Anthony Mason sits down with the singer Cher to talk about her new book, "Cher: The Memoir – Part One," which explores the "crazy ride" of her childhood. She also discusses her relationship with Sonny Bono, and why their extraordinarily successful musical duo, Sonny & Cher, survived the breakup of their marriage.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition. "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl reports.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including conservative legal advocate Theodore Olson, who also argued in support of same-sex marriage.
Paul Mescal has earned critical acclaim and award nominations for his performances in "Aftersun" and the TV series "Normal People." Now, the Irish actor who's become a Gen Z heartthrob is front-and-center of "Gladiator II," Ridley Scott's sequel to his Oscar-winning 2000 epic of ancient Rome. Mescal talks with correspondent Seth Doane about acting alongside such icons as Denzel Washington; and what he first felt on stage in a high school production of "The Phantom of the Opera."
Eric Goode, who owns a conservancy for turtles and tortoises in Ojai, Calif., fell into documentary filmmaking when he directed the series "Tiger King" (about a keeper of exotic pets). He followed that hit with "Chimp Crazy," about a woman whose love of chimpanzees pits her against the authorities and PETA. Goode talks with correspondent Luke Burbank about the lengths he would go to, to teach audiences of the dangers facing animal species from mankind's hubris and stupidity.