U.S. education "utterly flat" in global scale

Today in our School Matters series, we take a look at a report out this week that shows American students are lagging behind teens around the world in critical subjects. Every three years, 15-year-olds in nearly 80 countries take an international student assessment that tests math, reading and science. American teenagers scored worse than students in countries like China, Canada, Finland, and Poland in all 3 subjects, and they ranked below average in math. CBS News contributor and psychologist Lisa Damour joins "CBS This Morning" to break down the findings.

• Dec 4, 2019
• 03:25

Peloton holiday commercial sparks criticism

Peloton, the indoor exercise bike company, released a new holiday commercial that's causing an uproar on social media. Some people accused the ad of promoting an unhealthy marriage dynamic and peddling negative body images. Other users online were unfazed by the commercial.

• Dec 4, 2019
• 01:59

Doctors revive heart to perform transplant

For the first time in the U.S., doctors have brought a heart back to life and successfully transplanted it into another person. They used a special device to revive the heart of a 26-year-old donor who died of cardiac arrest on Sunday. The doctors then transported the beating heart from Ohio to Duke University Hospital in North Carolina where surgeons transplanted it into a military veteran. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Organ Care System or Heart-in-a-Box device.

• Dec 4, 2019
• 03:32

Sushi recalled over listeria concerns

Ready-to-eat sushi, salads and spring rolls are being recalled voluntarily over fears of listeria contamination. The Fuji Food products are sold in 31 states and Washington, D.C. at retailers including Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven and Walgreens. The products are packed in plastic, with most having sell-by dates of Nov. 22 to Dec. 6.

• Dec 4, 2019
• 00:42

Convicted rapists using dating apps

An alarming new report alleges sexual predators are using popular dating apps – and other users have no idea. The report exposed screening discrepancies between Match Group’s free dating apps, including Tinder, OKCupid, Plenty of Fish, and its paid service, Match.com. One woman told us she was raped on her first date by a convicted rapist she met online. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Dec 4, 2019
• 03:26

Military families sue for "poisoning" housing

Top military leaders are vowing to take action on unsafe conditions in the military's privatized housing. CBS News uncovered evidence of mold, rats and major disrepair in homes where some parents are raising kids. Now five military families are taking legal action, claiming the housing at a Florida base caused long-term health problems. Jan Crawford reports.

• Dec 4, 2019
• 02:49

2 armed students shot by Wis. cops in 2 days

For the second time this week, a Wisconsin community is reeling after police shot an armed student on a high school campus. The latest violence unfolded Tuesday in Oshkosh where officials said a 16-year-old student was wounded after stabbing a school resource officer. On Monday, around 70 miles away in Waukesha, police shot a 17-year-old who they said threatened an officer with a pellet gun. Dean Reynolds reports.

• Dec 4, 2019
• 02:04

Kamala Harris drops out of 2020 race

Sen. Kamala Harris, one of the top names in the Democratic presidential race, is out of the contest. She suspended her campaign Tuesday, saying she ran out of money. Ed O’Keefe reports.

• Dec 4, 2019
• 02:55

House Democrats release impeachment report

The House Judiciary Committee resumes impeachment hearings Wednesday after Democratic lawmakers spelled out why they believe President Trump violated his oath of office. The report concluded the president put pressure on Ukraine to investigate political rivals, threatening U.S. national security. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Dec 4, 2019
• 03:50

Report on impeachment inquiry released

House Democrats released a report with their findings from the impeachment investigation. It accuses the president of placing his own personal interests above the interests of the country. Nancy Cordes has the latest.

• Dec 3, 2019
• 03:11

Teacher hasn't missed a day in 26 years

For the past 26 years, students at a high school in Texas could count on one thing. A teacher there hasn't missed a single day that whole time, and she doesn't plan on taking time off anytime soon. Manuel Bojorquez shares her story.

• Dec 3, 2019
• 01:52

Safety concerns for free dating apps

Many free dating apps used by millions do not screen whether users are registered sex offenders. One woman said she was raped by a man she met through one popular website. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Dec 3, 2019
• 02:25

North Korea threatens U.S. as deadline nears

North Korea is dialing up the pressure on the U.S. to salvage nuclear negotiations. President Trump insisted he still had confidence in North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Dec 3, 2019
• 01:19

Military families file lawsuit over housing

Military families living in housing riddled with mold came to Congress to demand action. Jan Crawford spoke with families who said they put their health in danger just by being at home.

• Dec 3, 2019
• 02:21

Wisconsin officer shoots armed student

For the second day in a row, a Wisconsin high school was put on lockdown after an officer shot an armed student. It happened after an officer reported being stabbed. Dean Reynolds reports.

• Dec 3, 2019
• 01:39

Trump clashes with Macron at NATO summit

President Trump is in London, running elbows with royals and clashing with world leaders. In a tense exchange, he offered the president of France captured ISIS fighters. Ben Tracy reports.

• Dec 3, 2019
• 02:05

Kamala Harris drops out of presidential race

Kamala Harris told her supporters she's dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination. As Ed O'Keefe reports, Harris reviewed her campaign finances and decided she couldn't go on.

• Dec 3, 2019
• 02:02

World of Weddings: Tiny weddings in the U.S.

In our series, World of Wedding, we are traveling around the globe to understand what marriage means in different countries. In the U.S., many couples choose large weddings. But that comes with big expectations and big budgets. Now, some are taking a very different approach. Adriana Diaz reports.

• Dec 3, 2019
• 06:23

Michael Lewis on how government is degraded

President Trump and Congress have until Dec. 20 to strike a deal to avoid a partial government shutdown. In the new paperback edition of “The Fifth Risk,” best-selling author Michael Lewis reveals the personal toll on federal workers of the record-breaking shutdown that began last year. Lewis joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the government and its various departments are being degraded.

• Dec 3, 2019
• 04:23

Inside the Zuckerberg-Chan family home

Only on “CBS This Morning,” Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, philanthropist Priscilla Chan, invited us into their home. They have never allowed a TV camera crew inside before. Gayle King was able to see first-hand who this couple is outside their Facebook lives. They discussed raising their two young daughters and how family inspires the work they do.

• Dec 3, 2019
• 06:51

Giving Tuesday: Make the most of a donation

Today is “Giving Tuesday,” meant to encourage charitable donations during the holidays. Americans, including companies and foundations, gave an estimated $427 billion to U.S. charities last year. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to share how to make the most of your charitable giving this holiday season.

• Dec 3, 2019
• 03:08

Accused drug kingpin arrested in Colombia

Cesar Emilio Peralta, an accused drug kingpin linked to the shooting of former Boston Red Sox great David Ortiz, was arrested Monday in Colombia. He had been wanted by the FBI since late 2018 for his decade of alleged drug trafficking in Latin America.

• Dec 3, 2019
• 00:39

Conn. man whose wife disappeared stands trial

A Connecticut man facing charges in connection with his wife's disappearance is expected to testify Tuesday in a civil case. Fotis Dulos is being sued by his wife’s mother over more than $2.5 million in loans to his business. Jennifer Dulos, a mother of five, vanished in May. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Dec 3, 2019
• 02:40

Zuckerberg, Chan on "setting audacious goals"

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, want to expand their reach beyond their social media empire. Their philanthropic company, which turns four years old Tuesday, is awarding millions of dollars to projects like eliminating all disease, transforming criminal justice and improving equity in education. "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King spoke with them at the offices of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative for their first-ever joint network TV interview about what they want to accomplish.

• Dec 3, 2019
• 05:28

Wis. student may have prevented school tragedy

A dramatic confrontation at Waukesha South High School in Wisconsin ended without any loss of life. A 17-year-old was shot and wounded by police after they say he threatened an officer with a gun. Dean Reynolds reports.

• Dec 3, 2019
• 02:21

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