Mom posts photo of 1st grader with textbook used by Blake Shelton -- in 1982
"Marley is EXCITED that her 'new' reader belonged to Blake Shelton, but I am EMBARRASSED!!!!," her mother posted on Facebook
"Marley is EXCITED that her 'new' reader belonged to Blake Shelton, but I am EMBARRASSED!!!!," her mother posted on Facebook
Teachers face a tough question as walkout threatens to keep many schools closed for the rest of the week
Twister Sister singer Dee Snider says he supports the movement, but thinks the song choice is "kind of weird"
Thousands of teachers spent Tuesday at the state Capitol, for the second day in a row
With educators rallying for better pay and working conditions, here's a closer look at their compensation
"If I didn't have a second job, I'd be on food stamps," said Rae Lovelace, a single mom and a third-grade teacher at Leedey Public Schools in northwest Oklahoma
Teachers are on strike again Tuesday in Oklahoma to protest low wages and cuts in school funding. An estimated 36,000 teachers flooded the state's Capitol on Monday. Teachers also rallied in Kentucky to oppose legislation they say would damage their pension system. Omar Villafranca reports.
Schools closed across Oklahoma and Kentucky Monday as teachers walked out on strike, demanding higher pay and better classroom conditions. CBS News' Omar Villafranca joins CBSN from Oklahoma City about how a nine-day teacher's strike in West Virginia laid the ground for other states.
Oklahoma teachers rank 49th in pay and haven't received a raise in more than a decade
More than 30,000 Oklahoma teachers walked out of class on Monday and marched to the state capital. Their demands? Higher wages and funding for their classrooms. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Thousands of Oklahoma teachers demand more education funding while educators in Kentucky fill the streets near the state Capitol
Teachers in Oklahoma are walking out today to protest for higher pay and increased school funding. Teachers in Kentucky are also rallying to preserve their pension plans. This comes after a strike in West Virginia lasted nine days. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joined CBSN from outside the state capitol in Oklahoma City.
Hundreds of schools in Oklahoma and Kentucky are closed today as thousands of teachers prepare to rally at their state Capitols. They're fighting for larger pay and increased school funding. Omar Villafranca reports.
This comes about a month after West Virginia teachers shut down schools for nearly two weeks
Teachers across the country are staging protests. In Kentucky, schools were closed Friday after hundreds of teachers refused to show up. In Arizona, thousands marched this week on the State Capitol. In Oklahoma, they're threatening to walk off the job on Monday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca explains why.
Nearly a half-million students in Oklahoma could miss school Monday because of a threatened teacher's strike. Teachers are asking for a $10,000 raise over three years. Oklahoma ranks 49th in the country for teacher pay. Omar Villafranca reports.
Oklahoma officials announced a plan to use nitrogen gas to execute inmates once the state resumes using the death penalty
An Amber Alert had been issued for 7-month-old Jody Minjarez; police believe they found the child's body on Wednesday
Teachers in Oklahoma are among the lowest paid in the U.S., and some schools switched to a four-day school week to try to make up for it
Is a 4-day school week the answer to low teacher pay? Some 210 schools in Oklahoma think so.
Some schools in Oklahoma have switched to a four-day school week. Bob Gragg, White Rock schools superintendent, discusses how the shortened week works in his community and addresses some concerns about the shift.
Oklahoma teachers are among the lowest paid in the U.S. Now many schools in the state have shortened the school week to 4 days to save money and keep teachers happy without raising salaries. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports from Harrah, Oklahoma, and then CBSN spoke to Bob Gragg, a school superintendent who chose to make the change.
One Oklahoma school district shortened its week specifically for teacher recruitment and to stop them from moving to other states that paid more
Oklahoma teachers could be the next to go on strike. Educators there are the second lowest paid in the U.S. with an average salary of about $45,000 per year. Talk of a walkout there comes after some schools switched to a four-day school week to try to make up for low pay. Omar Villafranca reports.
An eagle was found coated in a layer of ice after a winter storm hit Oklahoma. See how a game warden helped defrost the bird safely.
Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, was killed in an airstrike in Lebanon's capital Beirut.
President Biden said, "Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror."
Millions of customers in several states were in the dark as Hurricane Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
In most states, those who wish to vote have more than one option that makes it easier and more convenient to register or update their registration than in past years.
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
On Saturday, Pope Francis acknowledged that the abuse scandal had created "atrocious suffering and wounds," and undermined the faith.
Tyler Theroux was born with a brachial plexus injury that would eventually leave him depressed and in extreme pain. A complex surgery finally provided relief.
The 60-year-old priest was questioned by the investigating judge and placed under arrest, the prosecutor's office said.
The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.
In most states, those who wish to vote have more than one option that makes it easier and more convenient to register or update their registration than in past years.
Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby's parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was "not working."
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.
Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
President Biden said, "Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror."
In most states, those who wish to vote have more than one option that makes it easier and more convenient to register or update their registration than in past years.
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Tyler Theroux was born with a brachial plexus injury that would eventually leave him depressed and in extreme pain. A complex surgery finally provided relief.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
President Biden said, "Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror."
The 60-year-old priest was questioned by the investigating judge and placed under arrest, the prosecutor's office said.
On Saturday, Pope Francis acknowledged that the abuse scandal had created "atrocious suffering and wounds," and undermined the faith.
A U.K. watchdog identified "multiple instances of misconduct" in the running of Campbell's charity Fashion for Relief.
Landslides and flooding caused by rainfall have killed at least 66 people in Nepal. Dozens of others are missing, police said Saturday.
Dame Maggie Smith, whose luminous career included two Academy Awards and a Tony, died on Friday, September 27, 2024, at age 89. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that aired January 20, 2002, correspondent Eugenia Zukerman talked with Smith about her roles, which ranged from Shakespeare's Desdemona to Harry Potter's Professor Minerva McGonagall; and about her grandmother's advice that she never appear on the stage. Zukerman also talked with "Gosford Park" director Robert Altman and producer Bob Balaban about the actress' on-screen magic.
The festival, which runs through Oct. 14, features new films starring Adrien Brody, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, Saoirse Ronan, Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.
Richard Powers has been writing for decades, after a career as a computer programmer. In 2019, his nature-inspired book "The Overstory" took home a Pulitzer Prize. His newest book, "Playground," also focuses on the natural world, this time paying homage to our oceans, celebrating their beauty and raising concern for the future. Jeff Glor has more.
Author V.E. Schwab has written nearly two dozen books since making her debut in 2011. Her novels feature modern characters and twisty plots, and are helping redefine the fantasy genre. Dana Jacobson has more.
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" September 29, correspondent Anthony Mason talks with Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of the rock band Coldplay about their massively-successful world tour.
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby's parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was "not working."
A search was underway for the suspects, national police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe said in a statement regarding the two mass shootings in South Africa.
Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court Friday and pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court while the Adams' arraignment took place.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was arraigned Friday, a day after a federal indictment outlined alleged crimes Adams carried out involving a foreign government. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court.
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
Dame Maggie Smith, whose luminous career included two Academy Awards and a Tony, died on Friday, September 27, 2024, at age 89. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that aired January 20, 2002, correspondent Eugenia Zukerman talked with Smith about her roles, which ranged from Shakespeare's Desdemona to Harry Potter's Professor Minerva McGonagall; and about her grandmother's advice that she never appear on the stage. Zukerman also talked with "Gosford Park" director Robert Altman and producer Bob Balaban about the actress' on-screen magic.
In 2003, Ed Bradley traveled to Beirut to interview Hassan Nasrallah as part of a 60 Minutes report on the Islamist terrorist organization Hezbollah. On Friday, Nasrallah, Hezbollah's longtime leader, was killed during an Israeli airstrike in Beirut.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli airstrike on Beirut; Author Richard Powers on his new book "Playground."
The Wild Feathers were formed in 2010, and since then, they've been touring non-stop. The Nashville-based quintet has recorded four studio albums, sold-out headlining tours, and shared dates with icons like Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan. This week, the band will release "Sirens," their first new album in three years. Here are The Wild Feathers with "Stereo."