Shop clerk, son charged with selling illegal kratom amid probe into deaths of 2 Ole Miss studentsFederal authorities investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students have charged a store clerk and his son with selling an illegal kratom product.CBS News3d agoWhole story →JusticeEducationkratom deaths investigation
Detroit man to serve 7 1/2 years in prison for $16M federal student aid schemeA Detroit man was sentenced for leading a $16 million fraud scheme that involved federal student aid and pandemic-era assistance.CBS News5d agoWhole story →HealthJusticestudent aid fraud sentencing
Cornell University agrees to independent investigation into alleged rape case, Gov. Kathy Hochul saysCornell University has agreed to hire outside counsel to conduct an independent investigation into the 2024 alleged gang rape case, Gov. Kathy Hochul says.CBS News5d agoWhole story →JusticeEducationKathy Hochulcornell rape investigation
Senate committee advances Nicole Saphier's nomination for surgeon generalThe Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee advanced President Trump's pick for the next surgeon general, sending Nicole Saphier's nomination to the full Senate.CBS News6d agoWhole story →HealthEconomysurgeon general nomination
Oregon eyes nation's first universal healthcare system. Will it work?While Democratic congressional candidates are floating the restoration of federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding, Oregon officials are crafting a more ambitious plan to implement universal coverage in their state.CBS News6d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentoregon universal healthcare proposal
Former UC Davis equestrian athletes sue school over alleged Title IX violationsNineteen former members of UC Davis' women's equestrian team have filed a federal class-action lawsuit accusing the university of violating Title IX by failing to provide female athletes with an equal share of athletic financial aid.CBS News6d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationtitle ix lawsuit
Michigan man faked 50 employees, $875K payroll to steal $2.18M in pandemic relief fundsA Metro Detroit man will serve two years in federal prison over a $2.18 million fraud scheme involving pandemic assistance funds.CBS News6d agoWhole story →HealthJusticepandemic relief fraud
