A 12-year-old girl in northern Virginia admitted she lied about three white classmates cutting off her dreadlocks. The girl accused the 6th grade boys at a private Christian school of calling her hair “ugly” and “nappy,” holding her down, and cutting her hair with scissors during recess. She acknowledged the allegations were false after a police investigation. In a statement, the girl’s family wrote that “to those young boys and their parents, we sincerely apologize for the pain and anxiety these allegations have caused. We understand there will be consequences, and we’re prepared to take responsibility for them.” Source
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Why everyone should fill out a FAFSA form
Tuesday marks the first day you can apply for college financial aid for the next school year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, determines grants, loans and work study money for more than 12 million students. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why even those who don’t think they will qualify for aid should still apply. Source
Lil Nas X on the origins of “Old Town Road”: “The line just comes to me”
“The day the song came out, I knew I was on to something,” the 20-year-old rapper said Source
Rapidly melting chunk of glacier near famed Mont Blanc at risk of collapse
As part of our Eye on Earth series, we go to Northern Italy, where a massive glacier near the famed Mont Blanc is at risk of collapse. Officials watching the melting glacier have triggered emergency protection measures to keep people in the remote region safe. Seth Doane reports. Source
Some Florida teachers can now carry guns inside the classroom
Starting Tuesday, some teachers in Florida can carry guns inside the classroom. The law was passed in response to the Parkland school shooting last year where 17 students and staff were killed. But critics worry this will make schools less safe. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Yahoo engineer admits hacking 6,000 accounts for sexual photos
Former Yahoo software engineer pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to hacking into thousands of Yahoo users’ personal accounts Source
New revelations shed light on Trump-Ukraine call — live updates
A series of rapid-fire developments on Monday brought the House impeachment inquiry into clearer focus Source
Recipes for National Homemade Cookie Day, Oct. 1st!
There are few better ways to celebrate the day than to enjoy some delicious, homemade cookies – and we’ve got recipes! Source
Hong Kong protests rage on Communist China’s 70th birthday
Police had lined up to separate the protesters and counter-protesters, but some minor scuffles ensued. Two pro-Beijing protesters were arrested Source
China uses anniversary parade to show off new high-tech missiles
After 7 decades of rule under the Communist Party, China is a fast- rising world power, and it’s keen to let the world know that Source