Former Indiana Sen. Birch Bayh dead at 91
Former U.S. Senator Birch Bayh, who championed the federal law known as Title IX banning discrimination against women in college admissions and sports, has died. He was 91.
Former U.S. Senator Birch Bayh, who championed the federal law known as Title IX banning discrimination against women in college admissions and sports, has died. He was 91.
The senator was the author of Title IX, the law banning discrimination against women in college admissions and sports
Critics argue the proposed changes protect institutions and harm survivors
The plan would allow students accused of misconduct to cross-examine accusers in campus hearings
The education secretary has said the Obama rules were unfairly skewed against students accused of assault
Education Sec. Betsy DeVos spoke exclusively to CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford after her Thursday speech
In an exclusive interview with CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford, Betsy DeVos said she intends to move beyond the Obama directive "towards a better way"
The Education secretary announced she would replace current system of handling campus sexual violence cases
Elizabeth Doe alleged being raped in 2013 by two players; neither player was charged until March 2017, and both are now awaiting trial
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said last week the current system for sexual assault protection isn't working
"No student should feel like there isn't a way to seek justice," Secretary of Education says
The university faces several federal lawsuits from women who say Baylor mishandled, ignored or suppressed their claims of assault for years
The Texas Rangers confirmed Wednesday they are working with the McLennan County prosecutor’s office to “determine if further action is warranted”
It will now be up to states and school districts to interpret whether federal sex discrimination law applies to gender identity
The White House will update the guidance issued by the Department of Justice and the Department of Education under the Obama administration
For the six other players allegedly invovled, the panel either upheld their punishments or eased sanctions
Prosecutors said they won't file charges, and an investigative report alleges the girls admitted to consensual sex with certain players
In preview of “60 Minutes Sports” investigation, senior vice president in charge of campus safety responds to charges by Baylor’s Title IX coordinator over attacks on women
BYU will adopt an amnesty clause so that "being a victim of sexual misconduct is never a violation of the Honor Code," the school said
Both alleged sexual assaults occurred at off-campus fraternity houses and the alleged victims were both female students at UC Berkeley
The University of Richmond is also facing scrutiny over its handling of alleged sexual assualts
The dismissal of basketball captain Jack Montague in February has catalyzed discussion about sexual misconduct on campus
Public schools must permit transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity, Obama administration says
Madi Barney filed a police report against her alleged rapist, and the report somehow ended up being basis for suspending her from school
They announced their move in rapid succession. It will take effect May 28 and was met with bitter condemnation from Israel and joy from Palestinians.
A suspect is in custody after five people were shot, two fatally, in a workplace shooting at Delaware County Linen in Chester, according to District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer.
The Biden administration says it has now wiped away $167 billion of student loans for 4.75 million people, or 1 in every 10 borrowers.
There were multiple fatalities from a tornado that ripped through the small Iowa town of Greenfield, which saw homes and businesses destroyed.
The milestone comes with the confirmation of two judges to the federal district court in Arizona.
The Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after two vials of blood were sent, Capitol police confirmed.
Herb Baumeister killed himself in 1996 as investigators sought to question him after 10,000 charred bones were found at his estate.
Clarence E. Anderson, better known as "Bud," earned over two dozen medals in his career.
Two members of a "minibike gang" have been arrested for allegedly attacking "Beverly Hills 90210" actor Ian Ziering in Hollywood on New Year's Eve, police say.
Clarence E. Anderson, better known as "Bud," earned over two dozen medals in his career.
The Biden administration says it has now wiped away $167 billion of student loans for 4.75 million people, or 1 in every 10 borrowers.
The milestone comes with the confirmation of two judges to the federal district court in Arizona.
Now largely unregulated, "buy now, pay later" lenders will have to provide basic customer protections, federal watchdog says.
Herb Baumeister killed himself in 1996 as investigators sought to question him after 10,000 charred bones were found at his estate.
The Biden administration says it has now wiped away $167 billion of student loans for 4.75 million people, or 1 in every 10 borrowers.
Cars, trucks and SUVs in the U.S. keep getting older, hitting a record average age of 12.6 years in 2024 as people hang onto their vehicles largely because new ones cost so much.
Now largely unregulated, "buy now, pay later" lenders will have to provide basic customer protections, federal watchdog says.
Parents who want to find safe vehicles for their teen drivers can get more bang for their buck this year, Consumer Reports says.
Forecasts show that employers are likely to hire fewer newly minted college grads this year. But there are pockets of job growth.
The Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after two vials of blood were sent, Capitol police confirmed.
The milestone comes with the confirmation of two judges to the federal district court in Arizona.
Craig Mackinlay was given a 5% chance to live. Now he wants to educate others on what caused it.
Vince Fong, a California State Assembly member, had the endorsement of both former President Donald Trump and Kevin McCarthy.
Former President Donald Trump says Pennsylvania voters won't be swayed by the outcome of his criminal trial.
Actor Taye Diggs is opening about a mental health condition that has affected his younger sister Christian: schizophrenia, which impacts how a person thinks, feels and behaves.
Vital Pursuit will include whole-grain bowls, protein pasta, sandwich melts and gluten-free options.
Stress can impact how your skin looks and feels, dermatologists say. Here's how — and what you can do about it.
Vaccine scare tactics haven't shifted, but more parents are falling for them. Here's what the rhetoric gets wrong and how it endangers children.
Panera faces another lawsuit over a highly caffeinated beverage that the restaurant chain said it would phase out.
Hamas welcomes 3 EU countries' plan to recognize a state of Palestine, as Israel hammers Gaza with new airstrikes.
Orcas face an "immediate high risk of extinction" in New Zealand – and one man was filmed attempting to "body slam" an adult male as it swam alongside a calf.
Police responded to calls about a man "running around naked, screaming and physically attacking other people" in a park near Zurich.
Craig Mackinlay was given a 5% chance to live. Now he wants to educate others on what caused it.
Matthew Trickett, 37, was one of three men charged with assisting Hong Kong authorities with gathering intelligence in the U.K.
Lenny Kravitz tells "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King about times he still feels like a "16-year-old kid trying to get the record deal."
Actor Jeremy Renner joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his return to the hit show "Mayor of Kingstown" following a snowplow accident that nearly took his life. Renner stars as Mike McLusky in the Paramount+ crime drama, which follows a family of power brokers working to bring order and justice to a town dependent on the prison system.
Commuters in a London train station are being surprised with performances from some of the biggest names in music. It all started with the donation of a piano from Elton John, who wanted to spread a little joy to people passing through. "CBS Mornings" sent cameras to St. Pancras International station in London to find out what the hype is all about.
In a conversation with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, Lenny Kravitz shares that despite his confident exterior, he still struggles with insecurities.
Crystal McKinney, a former model, accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in New York City over 20 years ago. She filed the lawsuit under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act.
Actress Scarlett Johansson demanded that OpenAI stop using an AI-generated voice that she says sounds like her own and was developed without her permission. Intellectual property attorney Joseph Lawyer joins to break down the dispute.
Target is slashing prices on more than 5,000 items by this summer. Prices for household items like milk, bagels, diapers and even pet food are dropping, but there are concerns the move could hurt small businesses struggling to compete with larger chains. Columbia's retail studies director Mark Cohen joins to discuss.
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.
Scarlett Johansson is demanding answers from OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, after it released a ChatGPT voice that she says sounds "eerily similar" to her own. Johansson claims she declined Altman's offer for her to voice the product. Jo Ling Kent has the detials.
Actor Scarlett Johansson says she is shocked after OpenAI released a tool that uses a voice that's very similar to hers. Johansson said in a statement that the artificial intelligence company had reached out to her about using her voice for their product, but she declined. Google also recently announced that it is expanding its AI overview feature. Connie Guglielmo, editor-at-large at CNET, joins CBS News with these stories and more.
The Environmental Protection Agency is urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water from cyberattacks. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to discuss.
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
A suspect is in custody after five people were shot, two fatally, in a workplace shooting at Delaware County Linen in Chester, according to District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer.
Police responded to calls about a man "running around naked, screaming and physically attacking other people" in a park near Zurich.
Herb Baumeister killed himself in 1996 as investigators sought to question him after 10,000 charred bones were found at his estate.
A jury found former University of Arizona graduate student Murad Dervish guilty in the killing of hydrology professor Thomas Meixner.
The remains or DNA of 33 women were found on Robert Pickton's pig farm in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia.
NASA ruled out a planned Saturday launch of Boeing's Starliner to allow more time for analysis of a small, but persistent helium leak in the ship's propulsion system.
Studying the atmosphere of a "puffy" exoplanet about 200 light-years from Earth may have unraveled a confounding cosmic mystery.
Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally reached space on a Blue Origin flight at 90 years old. The 10-minute flight ended Dwight's 60-year journey for a chance to travel beyond Earth. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at The Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with more on Dwight's legacy.
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket lifted off Sunday, carrying the oldest man ever to go into space. Ed Dwight, 90, trained to become NASA's first Black astronaut candidate 60 years ago, but he didn't get to fly then.
Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
Retired Army Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster, a CBS News contributor who served as national security adviser in the Trump administration, discusses the decision three European countries made to recognize a Palestinian state.
Actor Jeremy Renner joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his return to the hit show "Mayor of Kingstown" following a snowplow accident that nearly took his life. Renner stars as Mike McLusky in the Paramount+ crime drama, which follows a family of power brokers working to bring order and justice to a town dependent on the prison system.
Donald Trump's former lawyer Rudy Giuliani and nearly a dozen other allies of the former president pleaded not guilty in Arizona Tuesday to criminal charges over an alleged plot to overturn the 2020 election results in the state. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is wrapping up with both sides resting their case and the court taking a break for Memorial Day. Closing arguments in the case are set to begin Tuesday. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has a recap of the case so far.
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