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Former secretary of education for Bush reacts to Linda McMahon nomination
Margaret Spellings, former secretary of education, reacts to Linda McMahon being President-elect Trump's choice for his secretary of education.Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago -
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With McMahon, Trump shrugs off lack of school experience for Education nod
For a normal administration, Linda McMahon would be an unusual pick for Education secretary. But President-elect Trump has given no indication he wants a normal administration. McMahon has little ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Department of Education releases FAFSA forms 10 days ahead of schedule
The Department of Education announced on Thursday the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms are officially available for all students and families, 10 days ahead of ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
South Dakota Republican introduces bill to eliminate Department of Education
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced legislation on Thursday to eliminate the Department of Education, a move that would have the support of President-elect Trump. The proposal would get rid of the ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Linda McMahon, Trump’s Education Secretary Pick, Named in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Linda McMahon, who ran World Wrestling Entertainment for decades, was accused in the lawsuit of not preventing one of the organization’s employees from victimizing children who helped set up ...Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Texas education board approves Bible lessons in public schools
The Texas State Board of Education has adopted new curriculum that will include lessons focused on the Biblical teachings and Christianity's impact on history.Politics - NBC News - Yesterday -
Texas Board of Education votes to approve Bible curriculum in elementary schools
The Texas Board of Education narrowly voted Friday to allow Bible-based curriculum in elementary schools.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Analysis: Some of Trump’s largest gains came in highly-educated counties
Among Northeastern counties with the largest share of people with advanced degrees, the median county shifted 4.8 percentage points toward Trump from 2020 to 2024.Top stories - NBC News - 23 hours ago -
California woman takes little free libraries to another level
You may have seen these little free libraries on the side of the road, quaint little houses where people can share good old fashion traditional books. But as Itay Hod reports, one woman in ...Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous.Business - The New York Times - October 27 -
"Mornings Memory": How bringing dogs to work boosted productivity in California office
In today's "Mornings Memory," we revisit a 1997 CBS report on a California office where dogs boosted productivity and employee happiness.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Toxic contamination of Southern California’s coast lives on decades later: Study
Toxic pesticides dumped off Southern California's coast decades ago are staying put — deep in adjacent ocean sediments and in the fish that reside in these habitats, a new study has found. Current ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Will Newsom's expanded tax credit program save California's film industry?
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled plans over the weekend to raise the cap on California's film and TV tax credit program. Will it save Hollywood from ruin?Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28 -
Ex-Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price Faces Rape Charge in California
Price cultivated a big social media following by skewering corporations. Now he’s the target, over sexual misconduct allegations.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
California Republican who impeached Trump locked in tight race for reelection
A California House Republican who voted to impeach former President Trump for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot is locked in a tight race for another term, according to a new poll. The ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
How an urban farming nonprofit in California is addressing food insecurity
The "CBS Mornings'" series "Rebuilding America" shows how a California organization is helping to provide neighbors with better access to fruits and vegetables in food deserts.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
California Will Boost Sustainable Fuel Supplies to Curb Airplane Emissions
Jet engines contribute about 9 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the agreement with an airlines trade group may help reduce the total.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
California inks sustainable aviation fuel deal with major airlines
California signed an agreement Wednesday with the country's leading passenger and cargo airlines to accelerate the use of sustainable aviation fuels across the state. The California Air Resources ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Breeders’ Cup Arrives in California, Where Horse Racing Is Struggling
The state looms large in the sport’s history, and its tracks are stunning. But horse racing in California is going broke.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
Inside a Deadly Southern California Jail System: 5 Takeaways
Troubling patterns across the Riverside County jail system put detainees at risk.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
Elon Musk’s canvassing operation sued in California for alleged labor law violations
Plaintiffs accuse America Pac of several violations during its operation to support Orange county’s Michelle Steel. Elon Musk’s troubled canvassing operation on behalf of Donald Trump and the ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
California drug bust yields enough fentanyl to kill quarter of state’s population
Officials uncovered ‘alarming amount of fentanyl-laced pills’ during routine traffic stop in state’s central valley. A routine traffic stop in California’s central valley turned into a major ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
OpenAI Speaks to California Attorney General About Becoming For-Profit Company
A new report says CEO Sam Altman’s efforts to shed its nonprofit AI research lab status are moving forward.Business - Inc. - November 5 -
California scientists unlock new key to mosquito-borne disease spread
Male mosquitoes that fail to hear potential females do not end up mating — a phenomenon that could have major implications for insect-borne disease spread, a new study has determined. The mating ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Georgia leaning Trump; Harris wins California, CBS News projects
Georgia is currently leaning toward former President Donald Trump, and Vice President Kamala Harris will win her home state of California, CBS News projects. CBS News' Major Garrett and Anthony ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5
