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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders spoke on the second night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, recalling memories from her time as White House press secretary during the Trump administration. Sanders sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell on the third night of the RNC to reflect on her speech.
Wildflower Composers Festival in Philadelphia creates a space for female, trans and nonbinary composers to learn and grow in the craft.
New students at Eton College, the most elite U.K. boarding school for boys, are being told to leave their smartphones at home.
Three administrators have been "permanently removed from their positions" at Columbia College and "remain on leave" over texts they exchanged during an on-campus event about Jewish life at the school, Columbia University's president announced Monday.
For 10 months, students at Tulane University worked to design and build a tiny home for a member of their community in need. The home is just 440 square feet, but its impact is immeasurable.
Esther Bishop has been a crossing guard in Brooklyn, New York, for 15 years. Known as "Star," she dances at her intersection to make sure drivers notice her and to bring cheer to the kids crossing the street. CBS New York's Steve Overmeyer has the story.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
CBS News polls consistently show that democracy and the American Dream itself are on the ballot this November, but why do voters think that? And how do their personal lives shape their views on our national conversations? CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with people from across America, including some who participated in our polls, to find out.
The American Library Association found that 4,240 books were targets of censorship efforts in 2023, with about half of those books written by or including people of color and those from LGBTQ communities. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with Anthony Nicodemo, a gay teacher and basketball coach in Westchester County, New York, about his message to proponents of book bans.
The Richland Public Library is pioneering an evolution in what libraries can offer their communities.
Louisiana became the first state to require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry signed the bill into law Wednesday.
The initial shutting down of schools amid the COVID pandemic was "the right thing," but the length of the closures "was the problem," Dr. Anthony Fauci said on "CBS Mornings."
Public schools in Wisconsin are turning to indoor gardens to get fresh produce to their cafeteria tables.
For students whose dreams of college hang on whether or not they can scrape together the money, federal aid is a key part of that dream. This year, many were met with frustration as improvements to the application caused a slew of technical glitches and processing delays. Liam Knox, admissions and enrollment reporter for Inside Higher Ed, joins CBS News to examine what went wrong.
Schools have breaks spread throughout the year, but none so long as summer vacation. The lengthy break dates back to the 19th century.
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers bar girls over 12 from receiving a formal education, but some brave young women refuse to accept the draconian edict.
Congress passed over $1 trillion for infrastructure in 2021, but many aging schools are still waiting for funding.
Last week, the University of the Arts in Philadelphia announced it would permanently shut down on Friday. It marks the latest closure among smaller arts and liberal arts schools. CBS News reporter Zak Hudak examines why the closures are happening.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
Government numbers show hiring slowed down more than expected in the U.S. last month. However, 32% of the U.S. jobs listed on LinkedIn are entry level positions. LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher has tips for new grads looking for a job.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
Ronald Yancey became the first Black graduate at Georgia Tech nearly 60 years ago. In May, he presented a degree from the school to his granddaughter.
College can be stressful with studying and meeting deadlines, but some students are struggling with a different issue: housing. Federal data shows more than 1.5 million U.S. college students are homeless. CBS News producer Sarah Svoboda shows how some California State University students are dealing with it.
A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of "doctor of litter-ature" on a cat named Max who has become a beloved member of its community.
The district at the center of the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling, which outlawed racial segregation in schools, is now helmed by its first Black female superintendent.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
The 1,500 page measure would do much more than prevent a government shutdown.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
A student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, authorities said in a shooting that left two people and the suspected shooter dead and others injured.
Four Russian military aircraft flew in international airspace near Alaska on Tuesday, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
Police have warned residents to avoid monkeys seen recently in Orange City, Florida.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.
The dead were two adults, an 11-year-old boy, and two girls ages 9 and 2, according to police.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to consider whether South Carolina health department's can cut off funding from Planned Parenthood because it performs abortions.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
Four Russian military aircraft flew in international airspace near Alaska on Tuesday, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
The 1,500 page measure would do much more than prevent a government shutdown.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
"In essence, this money has been stolen from all of us for all these years," said an 84-year-old woman whose late husband's Social Security benefits were slashed. "It's not fair."
Here's what to know about Frontier's "GoWild!" unlimited flight deal, an "all you can fly" offer that costs $299.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to consider whether South Carolina health department's can cut off funding from Planned Parenthood because it performs abortions.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The 1,500 page measure would do much more than prevent a government shutdown.
A new Pentagon report says China is continuing to expand its nuclear force and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Alabama woman, is now free from years of dialysis after receiving an experimental pig kidney transplant last month.
Ukrainian-born ballet phenom Sergei Polunin was rewarded for backing Putin's attacks on his native country, but he appears to have fallen from Moscow's graces.
A new Pentagon report says China is continuing to expand its nuclear force and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.
The "Frankfurt Silver Inscription" shows the earliest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.
A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.
Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.
Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
Ben Schwartz and James Marsden join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their roles in the highly anticipated sequel "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Dave Matthews, Leon Bridges and Derek Trucks led a star-studded tribute to the Grateful Dead at this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Anthony Mason spoke with the band's three surviving core members about their journey to becoming one of the most influential bands in American history.
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
After a landmark year for AI advancements like chatbots and image generation, questions loom about the future. Generative AI expert Sam Gregory shares what's ahead.
FAA data shows lithium battery fires are up 388% on U.S. flights since 2015, happening nearly twice per week on average. The lithium batteries inside your tablet, laptop and phones can be flammable when they're damaged or they overheat. Passengers should never put a lithium battery in a checked bag, but it's also advised to keep an eye on your devices during your flight.
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.
OpenAI is rolling out its ChatGPT search engine for free to everyone with an OpenAI account after first making the service available for paying subscribers back in October. Will Knight, senior writer with Wired, joined CBS News to discuss the tool.
2024 has been a big year for space exploration, with the shift towards privately financed missions fueling major innovations. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the latest on the Boeing Starliner astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station for months, the Odysseus moon lander, Space X and NASA.
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. creates nearly 6 billion tons more waste in December than in other months. The nonprofit says about 25% of returned products end up in landfills. Sandra Goldmark, a circular economy expert and associate dean at the Columbia University Climate School, joins CBS News to share examples of sustainable, environmentally friendly gifts for everyone on your list.
A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.
Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.
Chris Stanford is facing a reckless endangerment charge after shooting at a fugitive several times and hitting a home that had a family inside.
Damaso Lopez Serrano — who is known as "Mini Lic" — is accused of ordering the 2017 killing of award-winning journalist Javier Valdez.
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
Two astronauts who have been stuck aboard the International Space Station for months will have to wait even longer to come home. Their planned returned was delayed once again on Tuesday, pushing their earliest return trip back to late March. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.
December's full moon, known as the Cold Moon, is the last full moon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Cold Moon.
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
A Texas man is looking for help from lawmakers after his wife and children, including two girls born in the U.S. in September, were detained and deported to Mexico. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Wednesday will be the latest tech leader to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been indicted on several charges, including first-degree murder as an act of terrorism. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Momentum is building for a new ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest developments.