Extreme heat wipes out coral reef in Florida: "100% coral mortality"
Almost every single coral in a coral reef nursery in the Florida Keys has died as NOAA raises its coral bleaching warning system to the highest level possible for the area.
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DeSantis under fire for school curriculum
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing criticism from both Democrats and Republicans over his push to overhaul the state's approach to teaching African American history. The changes include teaching middle schoolers that some enslaved people benefited from slavery. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
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Florida officials fear toxic flood; Egyptian mummies paraded through Cairo
Human remains found in luggage in separate Texas, Florida incidents
Three suitcases were found in Florida and one was found in Texas with human remains inside. Officials in both states are investigating the incidents.
Florida schools' new Black history guidelines
Florida's Board of Education approved controversial guidelines for teaching Black history in schools this week, including 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. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
May trial date set in Trump classified docs case
A federal judge in Florida on Friday set a trial date of May 2024 in the classified documents case of former President Donald Trump.
Florida's new Black history curriculum cites "personal benefit" of slavery
The lessons will be taught to sixth through eighth grade students this year.
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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Justice Department suggests Trump team misled investigators on Mar-a-Lago documents; Prosecutors rest case in R.Kelly's federal trial
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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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Democratic challenger chosen for Florida governor's race; Land-value tax could help fix the U.S. housing crisis
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Trump legal team could file motion for "special master"; Trouble ahead for U.S. movie theaters
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Justice Department releases huge new set of Epstein files
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files, the latest group of records made public under a new law.
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Trump administration seeks to cancel thousands of asylum cases
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
Trump announces new "Trump class" of Navy battleships
President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump class" of battleships, part of the Pentagon's new "Golden Fleet."
Blumenthal seeks details on White House ballroom from architect, dinner attendees
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
Judge orders plan to return ex-CECOT detainees to U.S. or give them hearings
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.
At least 5 people killed in Mexican navy plane crash near Galveston, Texas
A small Mexican navy plane on a medical mission crashed Monday near Galveston, Texas, killing at least five people.
Brown University police chief placed on leave after mass shooting
Brown University police chief Rodney Chatman has been placed on leave after the mass shooting that killed two students in Providence, Rhode Island.
Trump calls release of photos of people in Epstein files "a terrible thing"
President Trump has responded to the release of the Epstein files, saying Monday that the release of photos risked ensnaring "highly respected" people with no connection to Epstein's crimes.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.