Reading, math scores fell sharply for 9-year-olds during pandemic, data show
Reading scores saw their largest decrease in 30 years, while math scores had their first decrease in the test's history.
COVID-19
FDA OK's updated COVID booster shots
The FDA has authorized new booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech that target the initial coronavirus strain as well as the current Omicron subvariants. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins "Red and Blue" with details on how these shots are different and when they should be rolling out.
Parents concerned about monkeypox risk
More than 18,400 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in the U.S. so far. While only 17 of those are children under the age of 16, some parents are concerned that the number will grow as kids head back to school. Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon at Columbia University Medical Center, joins CBS News to discuss what parents need to know about that, plus the new COVID booster shot formula targeting Omicron subvariants.
States tap surpluses for tax cuts, rebates to offset inflation
Republicans and Democrats alike have joined the tax-cutting trend during a midterm election year.
U.S. life expectancy drops again, marking worst 2-year decline in a century
The CDC said the drop in life expectancy was largely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Best face masks for working out
These workout face masks from Amazon, Airinum, Athleta and more won't get in the way of your 2022 fitness goals.
Mask mandates could be coming back this month. Here's where to find N95 masks on sale
Pick up some N95 masks from 3M, Kimberly-Clark, Honeywell and more. Plus, we found great KN95 masks for kids.
Late Maryland mayor accused of embezzling $2.2 million from DC charter school system
A lawsuit alleges that Kevin Ward, who died by apparent suicide in January, used the money to purchase cars and sports memorabilia.
2 "lucha libre" wrestlers allegedly killed by Mexican cartel
Photos circulated on social media of a banner signed by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel that was found near one of the bodies.
China puts millions back under COVID lockdown amid fresh outbreaks
The measures affect about 3 million people in the city of Dalian, along with an undisclosed number in in Hebei province several hours from capital Beijing.
Gov't suspending free COVID tests by mail
The Biden administration will pause its program to send Americans free at-home COVID-19 tests this week, blaming Congress for failing to fund further rounds of shipments. Americans who have yet to request all 16 of their free tests through the federal portal have until Friday to place their orders. CBS News' Tony Dokoupil has more.
U.S. donating COVID-19 vaccines to Mexico as domestic demand drops
The bi-national movement has led to 250,000 people, including children, being vaccinated against COVID-19 in Mexico.
Moderna sues over COVID vaccine
Moderna is suing rival drugmakers Pfizer and BioNTech, claiming they copied its technology when developing COVID vaccines. Both Pfizer and Moderna's shots use mRNA technology, which Moderna says it pioneered. Pfizer says it will "vigorously defend" itself against the allegations.
Secret Service returns $286 million in relief funds
The U.S. Secret Service says it has returned $286 million in stolen COVID relief funds to the government. The agency says the money that was meant to aid businesses in the early days of the pandemic was stolen by scammers, possibly from overseas, who were using fake identities and dummy accounts.
Secret Service returns $268 million in fraudulent COVID-19 relief funds loans
The Secret Service did not announce if any arrests have been made.
Powell says Fed could keep lifting rates "for some time"
While higher borrowing costs will hurt, failure to ease inflation "would mean far greater pain," Federal Reserve chief says.
First lady Jill Biden's rebound COVID case
First lady Jill Biden tested positive with a rebound case of COVID-19 after taking the drug Paxlovid. CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins us to discuss what Americans should know about the risk, plus the plans for new booster shots targeting Omicron subvariants.
Dr. Agus answers questions on COVID rebound
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus explains why COVID-19 cases sometimes "rebound" in patients who were treated with Paxlovid. He also answers viewers' questions about Omicron subvariants and whether there's a risk of catching monkeypox at the gym.
Novak Djokovic, unvaccinated against COVID-19, out of U.S. Open
Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open as expected because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States.
Syria and student loans on Biden's agenda
The U.S. military carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria yesterday targeting facilities used by Iran-backed militias. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined Errol Barnett and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the strike, as well as President Biden's plan to forgive some student loan debt and preparations for an updated round of COVID-19 booster shots.
School year begins with relaxed COVID measures
Schools nationwide are lifting COVID-19 restrictions as kids head back to school. Carter Evans has more on what one school is doing to keep kids safe.
School year begins with relaxed COVID measures
"Keeping students in school has really helped with mental health and emotional well-being."
CBS News checks in with nurse behind powerful COVID pictures
Alan Hawes' work on the front lines of the pandemic gave himself and the world some powerful perspective.
Why has polio been found in New York, London and Jerusalem?
Polioviruses recently found the cities were mutated versions of viruses that originated in oral vaccines meant to stamp out the disease.
U.S. and South Korea begin biggest military drills in years
The drills could draw an angry response from North Korea, which has dialed up its weapons testing activity to a record pace.
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk's death, analysis reveals
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims
No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.
Smoke cloud from meth seized by FBI sickens Montana animal shelter workers
Fourteen animal shelter workers were evacuated and went to the hospital. The shelter's 75 dogs and cats were relocated or put into foster homes.