This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," August 21, 2022
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Rep. Mike Turner, Dr. Deborah Birx and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Education
Demand for Sept. 1 student loan payments sent in error
The pause on student loan payments is set to expire at the end of the month.
Afghan girls defy Taliban rule by seeking education
One year of Taliban rule in Afghanistan reversed years of progress for women and girls. Teenage girls are now barred from school, but some are taking their education into their own hands. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Death toll rises in Kabul mosque bombing
At least 21 people are dead and dozens more injured after a bomb exploded at a mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan. Witnesses say a suicide bomber carried out the attack. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins us from Kabul with the latest on that plus the setbacks to women's rights since the Taliban takeover one year ago.
Some Afghan girls manage to keep learning, but few see a bright future
Taliban tells CBS News its ban on older girls' education is "temporary," but even girls who've managed to quietly keep learning have little hope.
2 ex-fraternity members get 6 weeks in jail for alcohol poisoning hazing death
The two men were both acquitted in May of more serious charges – including involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Wisconsin school board bans teachers from displaying pride flag
More than 13,000 people have signed an online petition opposing the Kettle Moraine policy.
Education secretary says decision on student loan pause coming soon
With just days until an Aug. 31 deadline, it's still unclear if payments and interest will actually resume in September.
U.S. Education Secretary on teacher shortage
While many students across the U.S. are headed back to the classroom, far fewer teachers will be in schools. U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the nationwide teacher shortage and its impact on students.
California becomes first state to provide free meals to all students
A study of New York's program found kids who were eligible for free meals often didn't take them for fear of being bullied.
Schools face widespread teacher shortage
The U.S. Labor Department is reporting at least 280,000 fewer teachers are working now than before the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Tanya Rivero sit down with Vicki Bayer, an interim superintendent for the Green Bay Area Public School District, to discuss the challenges her own school district is facing and how they're being addressed.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," August 14, 2022
U.S. Reps. Adam Schiff, Michael McCaul, Brian Fitzpatrick and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
U.S. schools short more than 280,000 teachers
Many school districts across the U.S. are facing a shortage of teachers amid low pay, burnout and other factors. Nationwide, the deficit is more than 280,000 teachers, according to the National Education Association. Some districts are offering incentives. Elise Preston takes a look.
U.S. schools struggling amid severe teacher shortage
Nationwide, there are at least 280,000 fewer public school teachers than there were before the pandemic, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Former President Trump to be deposed in New York; Inflation impacting back-to-school shopping
CBS Evening News, August 9, 2022
FBI searched Trump's home for suspected classified material; Wrestling program teaches kids skills on and off the mat
Wrestling program teaches kids life skills
A wrestling program in Chicago is teaching young athletes from underserved communities how to be champions in competition and in life. Charlie De Mar shares more.
Biden surveys Kentucky flood damage, vowing to help "as long as it takes"
The president and first lady visited Kentucky on Monday to meet with families who have suffered from the worst flooding in the state's history.
North Carolina sheriff stocking schools with AR-15 rifles
School resource officers will be responsible for handling the rifles.
School starting amid teacher shortage
With hundreds of thousands of public school teachers quitting earlier this year, many schools around the country are scrambling to ensure that someone will be there to educate students returning to the classroom soon. Elise Preston reports.
Retired lieutenant arrested in fatal shooting of D.C. library officer during training
A retired police lieutenant has been arrested after police say he fatally shot a fellow law enforcement officer Thursday during a training exercise at a Washington D.
Former NFL players open cannabis facility
Former Detriot Lions players Calvin Johnson and Rob Sims are changing the conversation around cannabis with Primitiv, a cannabis brand that promotes education and wellness.
Face The Nation: Murphy, Demings, Hockely
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on background check measures with Senator Chris Murphy, gun control with U.S. Rep. Val Demings, reflecting on the desensitization of school shootings, and Parkland survivor and mother of Sandy Hook victim talk gun control.
Talking about race with those who are unwilling
More states are planning to ban anything having to do with the concept of "Critical Race Theory," an academic concept that explores the impact of slavery and racism on American society. CBS News political analyst and New York Times opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie joins Lana Zak to discuss more.
Grieving father erupts at Parkland school shooter's trial
A grieving father erupted in anger as he told jurors about the daughter school shooter Nikolas Cruz murdered along with 16 others four years ago.
live updates
Government faces midnight shutdown deadline as Senate votes fail
The Senate failed to pass a House bill to keep the government open ahead of a midnight deadline. Follow live updates here.
Trump, Hegseth rally troops at rare meeting, rail against "woke" standards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted the new name, the Department of War, saying "the era of the Department of Defense is over."
Judge finds Trump admin. unconstitutionally targeted pro-Palestinian students
A judge gave a blistering assessment of the Trump administration's efforts to go after international students who expressed pro-Palestinian views on college campuses.
Feds find more SIM cards in NJ after disrupting network last week
Last week, U.S. Secret Service investigators found SIM servers in the Tri-State area that were capable of disabling cell towers and launching cyber attacks.
Why is the U.S. heading toward a government shutdown?
The government will shut down at 12 a.m. on Wednesday if lawmakers do not reach an agreement to extend government funding.
Florida puts man to death for 1990 double murder, its 13th execution of 2025
Victor Tony Jones, 64, was pronounced dead at 6:13 p.m. Eastern Time Tuesday following a lethal injection at Florida State Prison near Starke, the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
Imelda strengthens into a hurricane off the Bahamas
Imelda, the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, strengthened into a hurricane on Tuesday.
Pfizer to lower some drug prices as White House builds "TrumpRx" website
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
U.S. sees surge in baptisms as more Gen Z men embrace faith
A nationwide event drew 30,000 people and marked a broader trend of rising baptisms, with Gen Z men leading a new wave of faith.