Florida's new Black history curriculum cites "personal benefit" of slavery
The lessons will be taught to sixth through eighth grade students this year.
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DeSantis threatens Anheuser-Busch over Dylan Mulvaney promotion
State pension fund shareholders could take legal action against beer maker for linking brand with "radical social ideologies," Florida governor says.
Florida's controversial history standards
Florida's 2023 Social Studies curriculum will include lessons on how "slaves developed skills" that could be used for "personal benefit," according to a copy of the state's academic standards reviewed by CBS News. Andrew Atterbury, education policy reporter for Politico, joined CBS News to talk about why Florida is doing this.
Biden touts economic plans in Philadelphia
President Biden delivered remarks at the Philadelphia Shipyard Thursday on the many ways he says his administration is delivering on its economic plan. The president touched on clean energy and continuing to create products made in America during his speech. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Florida infant dies after being left in hot car; babysitter charged
Rhonda Jewell, 46, was charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child.
Girl burned by McDonald's Chicken McNugget awarded $800,000 in damages
Photos the mother took of the burn were shown and sound clips of the child's screams were played in court.
Man, 3 sons convicted of selling bleach as fake COVID cure
It was pitched as a cure for 95% of known diseases, including COVID-19, Alzheimer's, autism, brain cancer, HIV/AIDS and multiple sclerosis, prosecutors said.
One killed after gunfire erupts in Florida Walmart
A suspect has been taken into custody.
DeSantis criticizes Jan. 6 probe
GOP presidential candidates are weighing in on the news Donald Trump is the target of the special counsel investigation into Jan. 6. Speaking to CNN, Ron DeSantis called the investigation the "criminalization of political differences." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe is traveling with the Florida governor and reports from South Carolina.
AAA pulls back from renewing some insurance policies in Florida
More insurance companies are fleeing the state because of the growing threat from natural disasters.
Boy, 7, killed by toddler driving golf cart in Florida, police say
Police have not said why the child was behind the wheel of a golf cart.
DeSantis slams "woke" agenda
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is now the first presidential candidate officially on the ballot in South Carolina after filing the paperwork Tuesday morning. He went on to unveil his new "anti-woke" agenda in an attempt to win over voters. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on that and a possible third party run from Senator Joe Manchin.
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Iran accused of supplying Russia with deadly drones designed to explode on impact; winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Fort Myers, Florida.
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Hurricane Ian tears through southwest Florida; Evacuations in northeast Florida amid flood threat.
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Death toll rises as residents survey damage caused by Hurricane Ian; series of shootings in Stockton, California, could be result of serial killer.
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Massive storm nearing Florida as residents brace for impact; British pound drops to historic low.
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Trump search affidavit to be released; First trip back to the moon in 50 years.
Florida community hopping with dozens of rabbits in need of rescue
A drive is on to raise money for the effort before their possible extermination by a subdivision of the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Wilton Manors.
Longest python recorded captured in Fla.
You're looking at footage of the longest Burmese python ever recorded. Amateur hunters captured the snake in Naples, Florida. The Southwest Florida Conservancy says the python is a record 19 feet long and weighs 125 pounds. That's roughly the average height of an adult giraffe.
Florida sea temperatures hit mid-90s, threatening marine life
The higher-than-normal sea surface temperatures off the coasts of the Sunshine State could cause a "nasty" coral bleaching event, experts say.
Disney World attendance appears to drop
Disney World visitors are facing smaller crowds and shorter wait times for rides, suggesting fewer people are visiting the theme park, according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal's Jacob Passy. CBS News spoke with Passy about the perceived drop in attendance.
Disney CEO Bob Iger's contract renewed for 2 more years
Iger returned to lead the media giant in November, following a tumultuous tenure by former CEO Bob Chapek.
How Charlie Kirk's assassination portends a national crisis
The murder of Charlie Kirk last week follows a litany of violent acts against political targets. Historian Jon Meacham talks about the existential questions now facing America.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing is not cooperating with authorities, gov says
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Colorado school shooter had account on "violent gore" site, ADL says
Desmond Holly and several school shooters in the past year were active on the same website, the ADL says.
Sen. Chris Coons: The internet "is driving extremism in our country"
In a joint segment with Republican Sen. James Lankford, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons said amid efforts to foster bipartisan discourse, the internet "is driving extremism in our country."
Ukrainian drones target one of Russia's top oil refineries
The strike on the Kirishi refinery, in Russia's northwestern Leningrad region, follows weeks of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says fuels Moscow's war effort.
White House requests $58 million to increase security for executive, judicial branches
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
California legislature votes to phase out "forever chemicals" in cookware
California lawmakers voted to phase out a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.
Ex-world boxing champion Ricky Hatton found dead at age 46
Ricky Hatton shared the ring with the best boxers of his generation, including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.