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Two years ago, Harvard scholars discovered a copy of the American Declaration of Independence in a most unlikely place, an English public records office. The documents then went to the British Library for further tests and now science is able to tell a little more of its story. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Lawsuit raises implications for many other colleges that say they consider race as one of many factors to gather a diverse mix of students
Critics say the scholarships are branding ploys to get their brands listed at top universities like Harvard and Berkeley
This single mom went into labor during a final exam last year, then continued to raise her baby while completing her degree at Harvard Law School
Hurricane season officially began Friday, but Puerto Rico is still struggling to recover from last year's deadly Hurricane Maria. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joined CBSN from San Juan, Puerto Rico with the latest.
Even after eight years of economic growth, many public pensions owe more in retirement benefits than they have on hand
A Philadelphia teen who knew education could change his life has received a full ride to Harvard University
Prestigious universities like Harvard and Princeton are grappling with how to achieve true economic diversity
For many decades, colleges and universities have defined diversity by the number of students of color on their campuses. While strides have been made for racial inclusion, a group of students has often been left behind -- those from low-income families. CBS News contributor Leslie Sanchez explores how America's elite schools are trying to change that.
More than two-thirds of elderly Americans suffer from hearing loss, and new research is showing hope for the millions that are affected. Two of the co-authors of this study, Dr. Judith Kempfle and Dr. David Jung, spoke to CBSN about how this method of treatment works and what's still ahead before it's ready for patients.
Adding this simple word to mundane sentences made our correspondent crack up while reporting on the Harvard Lampoon.
60 Minutes correspondent Jon Wertheim learns the history of the quirky building and tries to see inside
An alum of Harvard's parody publication recalls the prank he pulled on Jeff Zucker that landed him in "deep, deep trouble."
60 Minutes goes inside the 142-year-old Harvard institution that’s become a wellspring of American comedy
In our series, A More Perfect Union, we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is stronger than what divides us. A celebration video of 16-year-old Ayrton Little went viral when he learned he'd been accepted to Harvard. Celebrations like his are common at their school, T.M. Landry College Preparatory. Every year it says 100 percent of graduates get into college. Omar Villafranca reports.
Sixteen-year-old Ayrton Little celebrated the news, surrounded by cheering classmates
Ayrton Little, a 16-year-old from Breaux Bridge, Louisana, was surrounded by classmates and a camera was rolling the moment he learned he was accepted to Harvard. His older brother, Alex, learned just last week that he got into Stanford. The brainy bros of Breaux Bridge are proud new members of the class of '22.
Republicans coalesce around final tax plan; 16-year-old reacts to getting accepted into Harvard
The university's governing board has approved a rule saying students who join single-gender clubs are forbidden from leading campus groups
CBS News' Paula Reid was trying to ask about the DOJ Civil Rights investigation into possible discrimination against Asian students at Harvard
Controversial education secretary talked up school choice, but demonstrators had other ideas
"For those of us who have daughters, it just happens fast," Obama said
Harvard University has rescinded a fellowship invitation to Chelsea Manning, the transgender former soldier convicted of giving classified information to WikiLeaks. The decision comes after CIA Director Mike Pompeo canceled a campus speaking event Thursday night and former acting CIA director Michael Morell resigned a university post. Jeff Pegues reports.
Move comes after current CIA director and a former acting CIA chief balk at school's controversial decision to give her that title
Morell says he can't remain at an organization "that honors a convicted felon and leaker of classified information"
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points. Here's what to know.
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.
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.
The Senate approved the mammoth National Defense Authorization Act despite concern from some Democrats over a controversial gender-affirming care policy.
The Charlotte Hornets' mascot appeared to award a fan a video game console, but the device was taken away when the cameras stopped.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points. Here's what to know.
The Senate approved the mammoth National Defense Authorization Act despite concern from some Democrats over a controversial gender-affirming care policy.
The Charlotte Hornets' mascot appeared to award a fan a video game console, but the device was taken away when the cameras stopped.
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 Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points. Here's what to know.
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."
The Senate approved the mammoth National Defense Authorization Act despite concern from some Democrats over a controversial gender-affirming care policy.
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.
Seed oils are making headlines, prompting fears around whether they can have negative effects on your health. Here's what to know.
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.
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.
Records are providing more details about the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting suspect and her family life. CBS News' Anne Schecter breaks down what's known as officials investigate the 15-year-old's motive.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos are meeting before a second term in the White House for the former president. This comes as other CEOs make attempts to connect with Trump. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
The Federal Reserve is set to announce a potential reduction to the interest rate, its final potential move in 2024. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more on what's expected.
Records are providing more details about the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting suspect and her family life. CBS News' Anne Schecter breaks down what's known as officials investigate the 15-year-old's motive.
Lawmakers struck a deal on Capitol Hill to fund the government that includes disaster funding and points on health care and price transparency. Molly Ball, a senior political correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more on the stopgap measure. Also, the House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release the report on findings regarding former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's alleged misconduct.
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate former football star and 2022 Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker as the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.