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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2025 · 32 MIN

Measles Outbreak in Texas | How Parents Can Get Teens Excited About School & Learning

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Texas is facing its largest measles outbreak in decades. At least 124 people have come down with the virus — mostly kids and those who are not vaccinated. The outbreak has spread across nine counties. Omar Villafranca has more.This summer, the family trip to a national forest could look a little different amid major DOGE cuts. There's been a 10% job cut to the U.S. Forest Service as part of the Trump administration's plan to shrink the federal government. Now, staff will have to scale back services. CBS News' Ian Lee spoke to fired federal workers on their personal impact and how Americans will be impacted by these cuts.At least 53 people have died from a fast-spreading illness in two villages, with symptoms proving fatal within 48 hours. The World Health Organization has been monitoring the outbreak since January. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical correspondent, has more.Marine veteran Barrington Scott has been scuba diving for more than a decade. Recently, he took the ultimate test – diving on all seven continents in record time. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more on his journey.A new book explores why teens are checking out of school and what parents can do to help. Authors Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop discuss the growing crisis in education.In his new memoir, "Souvenirs from an Absurd Life," Don Dahler shares firsthand accounts of war zones, wildlife and decades of groundbreaking reporting.

Texas is facing its largest measles outbreak in decades. At least 124 people have come down with the virus — mostly kids and those who are not vaccinated. The outbreak has spread across nine counties. Omar Villafranca has more.This summer, the family trip to a national forest could look a little different amid major DOGE cuts. There's been a 10% job cut to the U.S. Forest Service as part of the Trump administration's plan to shrink the federal government. Now, staff will have to scale back services. CBS News' Ian Lee spoke to fired federal workers on their personal impact and how Americans will be impacted by these cuts.At least 53 people have died from a fast-spreading illness in two villages, with symptoms proving fatal within 48 hours. The World Health Organization has been monitoring the outbreak since January. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical correspondent, has more.Marine veteran Barrington Scott has been scuba diving for more than a decade. Recently, he took the ultimate test – diving on all seven continents in record time. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more on his journey.A new book explores why teens are checking out of school and what parents can do to help. Authors Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop discuss the growing crisis in education.In his new memoir, "Souvenirs from an Absurd Life," Don Dahler shares firsthand accounts of war zones, wildlife and decades of groundbreaking reporting.

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