Man returns to college after "random acts of kindness" from CBS News viewers
Jaylan Gray had to leave college to take care of his younger brother after their mother died.
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Financial tips for paying for college
38% of high school students believed one year of college would cost around $5,000 or less, according to a recent study published by U.S. News. But tuition alone at a public in-state college is at least double that amount on average in 2023. Emily Irwin, senior director of advice for Wells Fargo, joined CBS News with what to know about the true cost of college and tips on how to ease the burden.
Colleges reconsidering legacy admissions
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.
Harvard professor on elite college admissions
The Department of Education is opening a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's legacy admissions policies. The preferential treatment of the children of alumni is facing new scrutiny after the Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action. Raj Chetty, an economics professor at Harvard, discussed the status of admissions at elite colleges.
Study: Elite schools favor rich students
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.
Ivy colleges favor rich kids, but middle-class students face obstacles
Students from middle-income families are the least likely to gain admission to elite universities in the U.S., Harvard researchers say.
Stanford University president to resign following research controversy
Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne says he will resign following concerns about the integrity of his research.
College students shun teaching as a career, a crisis for U.S. schools
Young people are turning away from teaching as a job, citing the low pay and uncertainty over education. "People feel demotivated," one student said.
Sneak peek: The Disappearance of Kristin Smart
A college student attends a party and is never seen again. A fellow student is long suspected of her murder. 26 years later, a jury speaks. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports Saturday, July 15 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
College housing in high demand
According to data from the commercial real estate firm CBRE, student housing property sales reached an all-time high in 2022, approaching $23 billion. That high demand is driving up rent for college students. Maggie Eastland, a reporting intern for the Wall Street Journal and a senior at Notre Dame, joined CBS News to discuss.
Massachusetts lawmakers target "affirmative action for the wealthy"
Admissions preference for the children of alumni is under scrutiny following the end of affirmative action at colleges.
UC president on use of affirmative action in their system
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.
Former AG Holder on recent Supreme Court rulings
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."
Face The Nation: Holder, Drake, Gorman
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.
Could the the Higher Education Act lead to loan forgiveness?
Calls for the Biden administration to use the Higher Education Act to continue loan forgiveness were made after the Supreme Court struck down his plan for student debt relief.
Biden speaks out after student loan ruling
President Biden delivered remarks criticizing the Supreme Court's decision to strike down his student loan forgiveness plan. In a 6-3 ruling Friday, the court's conservative majority said federal law does not allow the program to wipe out nearly half-a-trillion dollars in debt. Mr. Biden says he will take action to address the problem in other ways. Watch his full remarks and analysis in this CBS News Special Report.
Unpacking the affirmative action decision
The Supreme Court ended the systemic use of race as a factor in college admissions on Thursday. Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to break down the decision. Plus, Andrew Brennen, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate who testified in the case, shares his thoughts on the outcome.
Universities across U.S. react to Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling
Several college administrators indicated that the court's decision could create uncertainty and confusion regarding admissions procedures moving forward.
What is affirmative action? A history of the college admissions practice
The Supreme Court ruled affirmative action in college admissions at Harvard and UNC are unconstitutional. The repercussions could be far-reaching.
Professor, 2 students stabbed in gender issues class at Canadian university
Students who were in the class at the University of Waterloo said the assailant entered the classroom and started stabbing people after speaking with the professor.
How colleges use affirmative action
The Supreme Court will likely decide if affirmative action can be used in the college admissions process this week. The two cases before the court build off decades of debate and legal challenges. Lana Zak has more on this.
Dozens hurt in Paris building explosion
More than 30 people were injured in an explosion Wednesday at the Paris American Academy, a fashion and design college. Officials said a gas leak likely caused the blast. Imtiaz Tyab and Ramy Inocencio report.
Here's how the GOP wants to fix the college debt crisis
Republicans say it's unfair to forgive student-loan debt, and want to limit the amount that some students can borrow.
Jeremiah Program celebrates 25 years of helping single mothers achieve education goals
It's a double congratulations for a group of Twin Cities families, as the kids and their moms are graduating simultaneously. That's thanks in part to a unique approach that is stopping the poverty cycle and starting some big dreams.
Uber drivers get degrees with new program
Over a hundred Uber drivers have earned their college degrees free of charge this year. Since 2018, the rideshare company has partnered with Arizona State to provide free tuition for online degrees. Kris Van Cleave shares more.
Millions on high alert as massive winter storm to hit multiple states
Millions in the U.S. are in the path of the first major winter storm of the year, which is expected to dump snow and ice and create dangerous conditions from the Central Plains to the East Coast.
Congress counts electoral votes tomorrow. What to know
Several changes to the electoral vote count have been enacted since a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Thune says he'll help Trump understand "what's realistic" in the Senate
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's committed to helping Donald Trump "achieve success" when he returns to the White House.
Jimmy Carter: A man of vision, faith and humility
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of a public servant who sought to restore Americans' faith in the integrity of their government, and who was a Nobel Peace Prize-winner for his remarkable post-presidential years.
Trump praises Meloni for having "taken Europe by storm" during visit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attended a documentary about Trump ally John Eastman's attempts to overthrow the results of the 2020 election.
New Orleans Saints, NFL donate $1 million to Bourbon Street attack victims
"Our community has experienced an unimaginable tragedy and our collective hearts are broken," said Gayle Benson, who owns the New Orleans Saints.
New York City's congestion pricing takes effect after years of turmoil
Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
Jeff Baena, filmmaker and husband of Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47
Jeff Baena was an indie screenwriter and director. He and actress Aubrey Plaza wed in 2021.
Tilda Swinton on portraying a life's end in "The Room Next Door"
In Pedro Almodóvar's acclaimed new film, "The Room Next Door," Tilda Swinton stars as a woman with a terminal cancer diagnosis who seeks to die on her own terms and timeline.
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Thune says he'll help Trump understand "what's realistic" in the Senate
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's committed to helping Donald Trump "achieve success" when he returns to the White House.
Jimmy Carter and his love of America's music
"Sunday Morning" contributor Bill Flanagan remembers the former president's love of music, and how his celebrations of America's musical heritage spanned the genres of country, gospel, classical, jazz, blues and rock 'n' roll.
Jimmy Carter: A man of vision, faith and humility
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of a public servant who sought to restore Americans' faith in the integrity of their government, and who was a Nobel Peace Prize-winner for his remarkable post-presidential years.
The brilliant, unique world of child prodigies
Math and physics are mere child's play to 12-year-old Suborno Bari, a child prodigy who began giving university lectures at age 7. Experts who explain what characterizes children who excel at science, music, chess or abstract art as prodigies.
New Orleans Saints, NFL donate $1 million to Bourbon Street attack victims
"Our community has experienced an unimaginable tragedy and our collective hearts are broken," said Gayle Benson, who owns the New Orleans Saints.
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"Breaking Bad" house up for sale. Here's how much it costs.
Centered on mythical methamphetamine cookers Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, the series wrapped up more than a decade ago, but its legacy continues to draw looky-loos to the home.
Social Security Fairness Act set to get Biden's signature
Legislation granting full Social Security benefits to nearly 3 million retirees will soon get become law, advocates say.
Major airlines offer storm waivers to passengers ahead of winter storm
American, JetBlue, Southwest and United are offering passengers waivers to reschedule flights ahead of Winter Storm Blair.
U.S. Steel faces murky future after proposed Nippon Steel takeover
The Biden administration blocked the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel. Here's what that could mean for the once iconic American company.
Apple's Siri settlement could mean money for consumers — what to know
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
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Transcript: Reps. Mike Turner and Jim Himes "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 5, 2025
The following is a transcript of an interview with Reps. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, and Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 5, 2025.
Thune says he'll help Trump understand "what's realistic" in the Senate
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's committed to helping Donald Trump "achieve success" when he returns to the White House.
Transcript: House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 5, 2025
The following is the full transcript of an interview with House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 5, 2025.
Trump praises Meloni for having "taken Europe by storm" during visit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attended a documentary about Trump ally John Eastman's attempts to overthrow the results of the 2020 election.
Transcript: Senate Majority Leader John Thune on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 5, 2025
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Republican of South Dakota, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 5, 2025.
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USGA warns of link between alcohol, cancer
The U.S. Surgeon General has called for new warning labels on alcoholic beverages that warn of a link between drinking and cancer. The announcement sent shares of alcohol stocks tumbling, but such labels are still a long way off, especially with the change in presidential administrations just two weeks away. Here's what to know about the warning.
Surgeon general calls for alcohol cancer warning
The U.S. surgeon general is now recommending a new label on alcohol products that warns of the risks of cancer, similar to the warning labels on cigarettes. A new advisory says alcohol consumption is one of the leading preventable causes of cancer, behind smoking and obesity. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Flu emergency room visits now "very high" nationwide, CDC says
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
How much alcohol is bad for you? And more questions, answered.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for cancer risk warnings to be included on alcoholic beverages, prompting questions about the health impacts of alcohol.
Mediterranean diet ranks healthiest again. Here's what the 3 top diets entail.
Looking to boost your nutrition this year? The Mediterranean diet has topped the U.S. News & World Report's annual diet list again. Here's what to know.
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Trump praises Meloni for having "taken Europe by storm" during visit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attended a documentary about Trump ally John Eastman's attempts to overthrow the results of the 2020 election.
Austrian Chancellor says he will resign after new government talks fail
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he will resign in the coming days.
Congress notified of planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel
President Biden has made it clear that Israel has the right to defend its citizens as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas in Gaza.
Researchers find 3-million-year-old tools in Kenya
On a lakeside peninsula in Eastern Africa, archaeologists have found clues about a society that lived there over 3 million years ago.
World's oldest person has died at 116
Tomiko Itooka, who loved bananas and a yogurt-flavored Japanese drink called Calpis, was born on May 23, 1908.
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Jimmy Carter and his love of America's music
"Sunday Morning" contributor Bill Flanagan remembers the former president's love of music, and how his celebrations of America's musical heritage spanned the genres of country, gospel, classical, jazz, blues and rock 'n' roll.
Adrien Brody on "The Brutalist"
In the sweeping new period drama, Adrien Brody stars as László Toth, a Jewish Hungarian architect who survives the horrors of World War II, and seeks to rebuild his career after emigrating to America.
Adrien Brody on "The Brutalist"
In the sweeping new period drama "The Brutalist," Adrien Brody stars as László Toth, a Jewish Hungarian architect who survives the horrors of World War II, and seeks to rebuild his career after emigrating to America. Brody talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his own family's emigration experience, and of navigating film work ranging from his Oscar-winning performance in "The Pianist" to the whimsy of Wes Anderson.
Who's hosting the 82nd Annual Golden Globes? All about Nikki Glaser.
Known for her brutally honest style, comedian Nikki Glaser takes the stage as host of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards tonight.
Extended interview: Tilda Swinton
In this web exclusive, Academy Award-winning actress Tilda Swinton talks with correspondent Seth Doane about her experience of working with Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar's "The Room Next Door," his first English-language feature. She also talks about her introduction to cinema with experimental filmmaker Derek Jarman; her family history in Scotland; and her love of producing.
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What to know about car rental app Turo
The car rental app Turo is working to understand how two of its vehicles were used in the deadly New Orleans attack and Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas. The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside of President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel and the electric truck used in the New Orleans attack were both rented via Turo. New York Times technology reporter Eli Tan joins CBS News 24/7 to explain how the app and its background check process work.
Apple's Siri settlement could mean money for consumers — what to know
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
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.
The legal grounds for a TikTok ban delay
President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court suspend the TikTok ban until after he takes office while he works on a political resolution. University of Minnesota Law School associate professor Alan Rozenshtein breaks down the legal basis for the request.
Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
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Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
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Investigators say jealousy was a motive in murder of Texas teen
Matthew Edgar, who claimed to have no memory of how his ex-girlfriend was killed, was convicted of Livye Lewis' murder while on the run from authorities in Texas.
Did a dentist accused of murder poison his wife's protein shakes?
Angela Craig's autopsy revealed she had been poisoned. Police claim the evidence points to her husband James — alleging he purchased potassium cyanide and arsenic and laced her protein shakes with poison.
New Orleans starts to heal after terrorist attack
The crowds began returning to Bourbon Street in New Orleans and memorials grew as the city processed the deadly truck attack this week that killed 14 people. Omar Villafranca has more.
The death of Livye Lewis: A party, a murder, and a man on the run
After a party in Hemphill, Texas, Livye Lewis is discovered dead and her ex-boyfriend Matthew Edgar is found bloodied on the ground nearby. What happened along the side of the road where they were discovered?
Bomb-making material found in home of truck attacker
New Orleans is ramping up security in the aftermath of the New Year's Day terror attack that killed 14 people and wounded dozens more. The city is set to host the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras celebrations in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, investigators revealed that bomb-making materials were found inside the attacker's home in Houston and the Airbnb where he was staying. Omar Villafranca has more.
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NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Nature: Bald Eagles in South Dakota
We leave you this Sunday with bald eagles flying high above the Missouri River in South Dakota. As of January 1st, the bald eagle is, finally, our official national bird. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
Jimmy Carter and his love of America's music
"Sunday Morning" contributor Bill Flanagan remembers the former president's love of music, and how his celebrations of America's musical heritage spanned the genres of country, gospel, classical, jazz, blues and rock 'n' roll.
The unlikely life story of Jimmy Carter
Elected in 1976 in the aftermath of Watergate, Jimmy Carter, the little-known governor of Georgia, believed he had a responsibility to restore Americans' faith in the integrity of their government. The 39th president accomplished much during his one term in office, but then Carter launched what just might be the most productive post-White House career in history. Correspondent Rita Braver looks back on the remarkable life of a public servant and Nobel Peace Prize-winner, and talks with Carter's son, Chip; former Carter aide Stuart Eizenstat; and biographer Jonathan Alter, about Jimmy Carter's legacy.
Adrien Brody on "The Brutalist"
In the sweeping new period drama "The Brutalist," Adrien Brody stars as László Toth, a Jewish Hungarian architect who survives the horrors of World War II, and seeks to rebuild his career after emigrating to America. Brody talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his own family's emigration experience, and of navigating film work ranging from his Oscar-winning performance in "The Pianist" to the whimsy of Wes Anderson.
How Oakland's Creative Growth enabled generations of artists
In 1974, psychologist Elias Katz and his wife Florence, an artist, started Creative Growth Art Center, a space where artists with disabilities could make art, some of which has been acquired and shown at such institutions as the Museum of Modern Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Venice Biennale. After 50 years, Creative Growth is still going strong, and has provided a model for nearly 100 similar art spaces nationwide. Correspondent Luke Burbank reports. [Photos courtesy of: California Department of State Hospitals; Cheryl Dunn; John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wis.; Museum of Modern Art, New York City; Diana Rothery; Michaela Schulz; Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.; Venice Biennale/Andrea Avezzù.]