Chronic absenteeism has been rising since most schools returned to full-time in-person learning. One district in Tennessee is tackling the issue head-on with dedicated staff who try to get kids to come back to the classroom. Meg Oliver has the story.
Some Arab American voters in Michigan say they will not vote for President Biden in 2024 over his continued support for Israel's war in Gaza. The hit in the key battleground state has some Democrats worried, as a new CBS News poll showed a majority of Americans disapprove of the president's handling of the war. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Passengers on a flight from Amsterdam to Detroit had to spend a night in military barracks after their plane was diverted to a remote Canadian military base. Passengers were stuck on board the diverted plane for hours without food. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Israeli forces are continuing their push into the Gaza Strip as the Palestinian Health Ministry said more than 18,000 have been killed since Oct. 7. There is growing international anger at both Israel and the U.S. for the countries' refusals to seek a permanent cease-fire. Charlie D'Agata reports.
A tornado that swept through Tennessee killed six people over the weekend. Thousands more are now displaced as residents contend with the cleanup in the aftermath. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
The presidents of Harvard and MIT are facing calls to resign over backlash to their congressional testimony about antisemitism on campus. But hundreds of faculty, staff and alumni have signed a letter urging Harvard's board not to fire Harvard president Claudine Gay. Nikole Killion has the latest.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear special counsel Jack Smith's petition and decide whether former President Trump is immune from federal prosecution for crimes allegedly committed while in office. Robert Costa reports.
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The Monopoly maker said tepid demand for its toys and games has continued into the crucial holiday shopping period.
CHOP pioneered a gene therapy that's already helping patients who have sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder.
Former President Donald Trump opted not to testify as scheduled in his New York civil fraud trial on Monday. The last-minute decision came as a new Des Moines Register poll showed Trump far ahead of other Republican candidates in Iowa. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "America Decides" to discuss.
A new CBS News poll shows what Americans think about the economy and the Israel-Hamas war, with major implications for 2024. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto, Ed O'Keefe and Bo Erickson have more.
Jamie Yuccas sits down with up and coming comedian Leslie Liao, who talks about her matter of fact comedic style, growing up in Orange County as the child of Chinese immigrants, and the struggles of being a single woman in Los Angeles.
While it's impossible to predict exactly what will happen, there are some ways HELOC rates could decrease next year.
Cardi B and Offset have previously split several times, but had always managed to reconcile.
The three automakers are breaking the law and want workers to "sit down and shut up," UAW chief Shawn Fain said.
A mom bought a copy of the first Harry Potter book for her kids to read on vacation. More than 20 years later, it sold at auction for $69,000.
The latest draft of the agreement from the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, does not mention the phasing out of fossil fuels, which was expected by climate activists. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy looks at the impact of the decision.
Organic mattresses are more popular than ever these days. But are they worth the added cost?