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The University of Miami Hurricanes and University of Florida Gators kick off their NCAA college football seasons today.
University of Florida cuts all DEI positions
The University of Florida is cutting all diversity, equity and inclusion roles on campus because of a law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis last year barring state or federal funding use for such programs. Molly Ball, a senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with a look at the law's impact.
Deadly shark attacks doubled in 2023, global report finds
Gavin Naylor, director of the Florida Museum of Natural History's shark research program, said that "the fatalities are a bit unnerving this year."
How to watch today's Florida Gators vs. South Carolina Gamecocks game: Starting time, livestream options, more
The Florida Gators hope to end their road game-loss streak in a Week 7 SEC matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Why a 376-pound alligator was "behaving strangely" at a Florida zoo
Brooke, a 376-pound gator, was exhibiting a series of symptoms, including intermittent head-rolling in his lagoon.
A Florida teacher thought she'd settled her student loan debt 20 years ago. Then she got a bill for $1 million.
The woman worried she could lose everything — but a stranger from the internet offered to help.
Scientists grow plants in moon soil for the first time ever
NASA said the discovery paves the way for the possibility of harvesting plants in habitats on the moon in the future.
University of Florida probes interference
A major investigation is underway at the University of Florida, where researchers were allegedly told to destroy COVID-19 data. Some faculty members claim they were told to not criticize Governor Ron DeSantis amid fears of retaliation and political backlash. Giselle Thomas with CBS affiliate WGFL in Gainesville joined CBSN to discuss the report and the subsequent probe.
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President Biden returns from European trip; U.S. Federal Reserve to slow bond buying program
Florida reports record number of new COVID infections
Florida health officials report more than 21,000 new infections in a single day. However, the state has a 60% vaccination rate for people over the age of 12. Dr. Kartik Cherabuddi, an epidemiologist and associate professor of infections diseases at the University of Florida, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss how concerning the surge in Florida is and why masks are needed to slow the variant down.
Unvaccinated patients flood Florida hospitals
Officials at the University of Florida Health Jacksonville say they're hitting numbers of COVID-19 patients higher than any they've seen during the pandemic. More than 90% of those patients are unvaccinated, and only roughly 50% of the hospital staff is vaccinated. Manuel Bojorquez reports on the battle in a state that accounts for 1 in 5 of the nation's new coronavirus cases.
Scholars excavate scene of Tulsa massacre
A team of scholars is in the process of excavating grounds in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in hopes of better documenting the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Phoebe Stubblefield, Ph.D., a University of Florida forensic anthropologist leading the excavation project, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the significance of the project and what it means for the victims' families.
Keyontae Johnson makes first public statement since collapsing
Johnson, the Southeastern Conference's preseason player of the year, collapsed last Saturday during a game against the Florida State Seminoles.
Star player reportedly in medically induced coma after collapsing
Keyontae Johnson remains in critical but stable condition two days after he collapsed on the court during a game at Florida State.
Florida-LSU game postponed after Gators report virus outbreak
At least 21 team members tested positive for COVID-19, including about a dozen more who have quarantined through contact tracing.
Florida drops "Gator Bait" cheer over term's "historic racist imagery"
"It is past time for UF to commit and engage in this challenging, uncomfortable, transformational work," the school's president said.
#SayHerName: Black women killed by police
As protests continue across the country over the death of George Floyd, advocates are asking why it took so long for the shooting death of Breonna Taylor to gain national attention. University of Florida law professor Michelle Jacobs joins CBSN to discuss why there is such a disconnect and what changes can be made.
Univ. of Florida student president impeachment
A separate impeachment process related the Trump family is happening outside of Congress. Megan Reeves, an education reporter for the Tampa Bay Times, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the effort to oust the University of Florida's student body president.
Israel detains American student for her alleged boycott support
Lara Alqasem's weeklong detention marks the longest anyone has been held in a boycott-related case
University of Florida punishes lecturer who shoved graduates
Videos posted to social media showed a man dressed in an academic robe grabbing and pushing graduates ; Witnesses said African-American grads appeared to be singled out
Professor pushes students at graduation
The University of Florida is apologizing for "inappropriately aggressive" behavior by a school official at a graduation ceremony. He was caught on video forcibly pushing students -- many of whom were minorities -- across the stage.
"Inappropriately aggressive": School sorry for pushing graduates
University of Florida president apologizes for how school treated graduates at ceremony
Why Florida researchers are bashing in the brains of iguanas
So far, a team from the University of Florida has killed 249 iguanas
Richard Spencer speech
White nationalist Richard Spencer sparked controversy when he spoke Thursday at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Protesters and supporters gathered on campus ahead of the speech and hecklers prevented Spencer from giving his full remarks. CBS News' Hena Doba and Mark Strassmann report.
Dow plunges more than 1,500 points as stocks react to tariff shock
The Dow opened sharply lower as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
Top National Security Council staffers purged, U.S. officials say
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast released
A new forecast from researchers at Colorado State University predicts the 2025 hurricane season will be busier than an average year.
Hailey Okula, nurse influencer, dies from childbirth complications
Hailey Okula, a 33-year-old known online as "Nurse Hailey," died after giving birth to her first child, a son named Crew. She had dealt with infertility for almost two years.
Layoffs spiked by 205% last month, fueled by DOGE mass firings
Job cuts more than tripled to 275,240 last month, a surge caused by mass layoffs of government workers by Elon Musk's DOGE.
Tornadoes and violent winds cause deadly damage in South and Midwest
Tornadoes and violent winds flattened homes and ripped apart buildings from Oklahoma to Indiana.
Trump's tariffs target remote Australian territory inhabited by penguins
The Trump administration hit the remote Australian territory Heard Island and McDonald Islands with a 10% tariff, but no humans inhabit the islands.
D.C. top prosecutor nominee touts legal work for Jan. 6 rioters to Senate
D.C. U.S. attorney nominee Ed Martin, in a Senate questionnaire, highlighted his litigation work for two Jan. 6 defendants.
Bruce Springsteen releasing "Lost Albums" with songs never heard before
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
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RFK Jr. cuts CDC labs investigating STD and hepatitis outbreaks
CDC officials are warning of delays and disruptions due to cuts to laboratory staff.
Man wanted for murder breaks leg trying to flee from U.S. Marshals
Charles Ray Blevins, 38, allegedly shot and killed a man while on parole in 2019.
Hailey Okula, nurse influencer, dies from childbirth complications
Hailey Okula, a 33-year-old known online as "Nurse Hailey," died after giving birth to her first child, a son named Crew. She had dealt with infertility for almost two years.
Elon Musk will remain adviser to Trump even after DOGE work concludes, Vance says
Vice President JD Vance said billionaire Elon Musk will "continue to be an adviser" after leaving government.
Layoffs spiked by 205% last month, fueled by DOGE mass firings
Job cuts more than tripled to 275,240 last month, a surge caused by mass layoffs of government workers by Elon Musk's DOGE.
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Stellantis to pause production at Windsor plant, lay off 900 workers in Midwest
Jeep-maker Stellantis is idling production at plants in Canada and Mexico and will temporarily lay off 900 workers in the Midwest.
Trump's tariffs target remote Australian territory inhabited by penguins
The Trump administration hit the remote Australian territory Heard Island and McDonald Islands with a 10% tariff, but no humans inhabit the islands.
Layoffs spiked by 205% last month, fueled by DOGE mass firings
Job cuts more than tripled to 275,240 last month, a surge caused by mass layoffs of government workers by Elon Musk's DOGE.
Dow plunges more than 1,500 points as stocks react to tariff shock
The Dow opened sharply lower as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
Stocks slide around the world as investors recoil from Trump tariffs
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
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RFK Jr. cuts CDC labs investigating STD and hepatitis outbreaks
CDC officials are warning of delays and disruptions due to cuts to laboratory staff.
Trump National Security Council staffers purged, U.S. officials say
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
D.C. top prosecutor nominee touts legal work for Jan. 6 rioters to Senate
D.C. U.S. attorney nominee Ed Martin, in a Senate questionnaire, highlighted his litigation work for two Jan. 6 defendants.
Trump's tariffs target remote Australian territory inhabited by penguins
The Trump administration hit the remote Australian territory Heard Island and McDonald Islands with a 10% tariff, but no humans inhabit the islands.
Elon Musk will remain adviser to Trump even after DOGE work concludes, Vance says
Vice President JD Vance said billionaire Elon Musk will "continue to be an adviser" after leaving government.
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RFK Jr. cuts CDC labs investigating STD and hepatitis outbreaks
CDC officials are warning of delays and disruptions due to cuts to laboratory staff.
Hailey Okula, nurse influencer, dies from childbirth complications
Hailey Okula, a 33-year-old known online as "Nurse Hailey," died after giving birth to her first child, a son named Crew. She had dealt with infertility for almost two years.
Trump's DEI undoing undermines accommodations for disabled people
From halting diversity programs that benefit disabled workers to federal staffing cuts, the Trump administration has taken a slew of actions that harm people with disabilities.
Here's how cuts at NIH could impact cancer patients
The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institutes of Health has some worried about stalls in research and medicine.
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
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Trump's tariffs target remote Australian territory inhabited by penguins
The Trump administration hit the remote Australian territory Heard Island and McDonald Islands with a 10% tariff, but no humans inhabit the islands.
New search for MH370 suspended just weeks after it got underway
Malaysia says the latest hunt for missing flight MH370 has been suspended after less than 6 weeks, as "it's not the season" to scour the Indian Ocean.
Rare life-sized statues of toga-clad couple found in Pompeii tomb
The couple may have been married, and the woman appears to have been a priestess, researchers said.
BBC News sneaks in to reveal devastation as Myanmar quake toll tops 3,000
Myanmar's military rulers have kept journalists out since the devastating earthquake, so CBS News' partners at the BBC went undercover to reveal the scale of the disaster.
Stocks slide around the world as investors recoil from Trump tariffs
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
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Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
Bruce Springsteen releasing "Lost Albums" with songs never heard before
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Deborah Norville on leaving "Inside Edition"
Deborah Norville, the longest-serving female anchor in American TV history, says this will be her final season at "Inside Edition." She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about what's next after three decades on the show.
Tucker Wetmore on debut album
Fresh off his first No. 1 hit and ACM nomination, Tucker Wetmore talks to "CBS Mornings Plus" about his journey to a billion streams and what fans can expect from "What Not To."
Nintendo Switch 2 unveiled
The next generation of Nintendo gaming is here. Tech expert Bridget Carey joins us to break down what to know about the Switch 2 ahead of its June 5 release and why it's already a must-have for Millennials and Gen Z.
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Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
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.
What to know about RedNote
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
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Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
Icelandic volcano erupts, shutting down popular tourist attraction
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
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Man wanted for murder breaks leg trying to flee from U.S. Marshals
Charles Ray Blevins, 38, allegedly shot and killed a man while on parole in 2019.
What to know about federal executions as DOJ seeks death penalty for Mangione
Each death penalty case is authorized by the DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C., in consultation with local U.S. Attorney offices, who prosecute the cases.
Man accused of trying to kill Kavanaugh intends to plead guilty, court docs show
Nicholas Roske was found outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with a gun and a knife in 2022.
Adams reacts to judge dismissing case
New York City Mayor Eric Adams touted a judge's decision to dismiss his federal corruption case with prejudice. Adams faced several counts of bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.
José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.
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Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
Aisha Bowe prepares for liftoff
Aisha Bowe, a former NASA rocket scientist and tech founder, will become the first person of Bahamian heritage to travel to space. She joins Gayle King and an all-female Blue Origin crew launching April 14 and joins "CBS Mornings' to talk about how she is preparing.
"City-killer" asteroid has slim chance of striking moon, experts say
The 2024 YR4 asteroid has a near-zero chance of striking Earth, but a slim chance of hitting the moon, new research says.
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope releases its first images
The first images captured by NASA's SPHEREx space telescope showed tens of thousands of stars and galaxies.
Wilmore, Williams on space stay
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are sharing more details about their experience in space aboard the International Space Station after their time in Boeing's Starliner capsule. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the pair about their journey.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
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.
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Some NSC staffers fired, officials say
At least three senior National Security Council staffers were fired by the Trump administration, U.S. officials tell CBS News. This comes after President Trump reportedly met with rightwing personality Laura Loomer, who apparently had information for the president about some NSC staffers, a source said. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Court hearings on big immigration cases
There are several court hearings expected surrounding cases involving Trump administration immigration policies, including the deportation flights to El Salvador case and the pending deportation proceedings for Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Hearing on Tufts student detained by ICE
Tufts University is calling on ICE to release international graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk as the case goes before a federal judge in Boston Thursday afternoon. CBS News Boston's Tiffany Chan and CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane have the latest.
Canada announces tariffs match
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a 25% tariff on cars imported from the U.S. This comes after President Trump's tariffs announcement sent shockwaves around the world. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Willie James Inman report.
U.K., Canada brace for tariffs impact
Leaders in Canada, the United Kingdom and the European Union are processing the impact of President Trump's tariffs announcement. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Lana Zak report on how the news was felt abroad.