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Soaring tuition costs in the U.S. aren’t the only obstacle to attending college these days. Many Americans struggle with a more basic task — simply figuring out how much a bachelor’s degree would cost them,   A new study from Gallup and the higher-education foundation Lumina shows that a large majority of people remain convinced of the merits of going going to college. But the costs dissuade many from enrolling, while less than a quarter of respondents were able to estimate the cost of getting a bachelor’s degree within $5,000 of its…

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USC valedictorian responds after university cancels graduation speech – CBS News Watch CBS News The University of Southern California canceled the traditional speech from the valedictorian at its upcoming graduation ceremony after some criticized her pro-Palestinian views. But the move to cancel Asna Tabassum’s speech is receiving backlash as well. Carter Evans spoke with Tabassum, who says she feels betrayed by the school. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On [ad_2]

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Elephant on the loose in Butte, Montana Escaped circus elephant, Viola, stops traffic in Montana city 00:34 A circus elephant named Viola gave the performance of her life on Tuesday  – a grand disappearing act.  The mammoth animal was scheduled to appear on stage at Jordan World Circus in Butte, Montana, but before her act, Viola escaped and wandered through the city, a city official confirmed to CBS News. The circus had two shows scheduled, one at 4:00 p.m. and one at 7:00 p.m. local time. “One of the circus…

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Forced to hide her true self, Joe Horras’ transgender daughter struggled with depression and anxiety until three years ago, when she began to take medication to block the onset of puberty. The gender-affirming treatment helped the now-16-year-old find happiness again, her father said. A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court late Monday allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on such care for minors could jeopardize her wellbeing once again. Horras is scrambling to figure out next steps and is considering leaving Idaho, where he’s lived his whole life, to move…

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As former President Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial gets underway in New York this week, the CBS News Confirmed team has been tracking potentially misleading narratives that have gained some traction on social media. Here are three of the viral claims that have emerged during the trial so far and what to know about them.  Claim 1: Judge Juan Merchan won’t let Trump go to his son’s graduation On Monday, Trump posted to his nearly 7 million followers on Truth Social that Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing the trial,…

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House speaker faces removal bid as articles of impeachment for Mayorkas delivered to Senate – CBS News Watch CBS News House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing pressure from far-right members of his own party, who are threatening to remove him. Meanwhile, articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas were delivered to the Senate, where the bid is expected to be quickly dismissed. Scott MacFarlane reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On [ad_2]

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“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, April 16, 2024 – CBS News Watch CBS News Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On [ad_2]

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Six Republican governors are condemning efforts by the United Auto Workers to organize car factories in their states, a flash point as the labor group tries to build on its success last year winning concessions from the Big Three automakers by making inroads in the historically union-averse South.  “We have a responsibility to our constituents to speak up when we see special interests looking to come into our state and threaten our jobs and the values we live by,” the governors of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas said…

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Whitey Herzog, the gruff and ingenious Hall of Fame manager who guided the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s and perfected an intricate, nail-biting strategy known as “Whiteyball,” has died. He was 92. Cardinals spokesman Brian Bartow said Tuesday the team had been informed of his death by Herzog’s family. The team did not immediately have additional details about Herzog, who had been at Busch Stadium on April 4 for the Cardinals’ home opener. “Whitey Herzog devoted his lifetime to the game…

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