Since 1996 inflation-adjusted pay for a public school teacher has actually fallen, and nationwide about one in five teachers has a second job during the school year to make ends meet. Fury over those flat and falling wages helped spark a movement over the past 18 months in which tens of thousands of teachers walked off the job, but thousands have also been forced by economic conditions to give up their profession. “CBS This Morning” co-host Tony Dokoupil talks with New York Times education reporter Dana Goldstein, and with Oklahoma teachers who have struggled with low pay – including one, Carri Hicks, who turned her frustration into a run for public office. Source
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The Backstreet Boys: “We will never turn our backs on each other”
They’re the bestselling boy band of all time, and now, as men, they’re back with their biggest world tour in 18 years, after their latest hit album, “DNA” Source
Almanac: Marilyn Monroe’s billowing dress
On September 15, 1954, the actress’ wardrobe malfunction over a New York City subway grate was filmed for a celebrated scene in “The Seven Year Itch” – footage that would be deemed unusable Source
David Ortiz breaks silence 3 months after shooting: “I almost died”
Red Sox legend speaks publicly for the first time about the shooting at a Dominican nightclub that seriously injured him three months ago Source
Kids with money and privilege more likely to binge drink
Many parents believe that if they make a lot of money, their kids will have a better life; but when it comes to binge drinking, the more money you have, the more susceptible your kids may be Source
Iran slams “lies” after U.S. accusation of “unprecedented attack”
Drone attacks that hit the world’s biggest oil processing facility and an oil field in Saudi Arabia could shock world energy prices Source
Condoleezza Rice on “Face the Nation”
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice joins Margaret Brennan on “Face the Nation,” September 15, 2019 Source
The Hollywood Ripper: How “48 Hours” helped crack the case
Four young women attacked, only one survivor — inside the investigation and trial of the serial, sexual thrill killer Source
The Hollywood Ripper on Trial
Part 2: Four young women attacked, only one survivor. “48 Hours”‘ Maureen Maher has been on the trail of serial killer Michael Gargiulo for more than a decade. How “48 Hours” helped crack one of the cases. Source
Ed Markey supporters urge Joe Kennedy III to stand down
Kennedy is considering a primary challenge against Ed Markey in 2020 Source