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President Biden is set to announce Monday a new proposal to forgive some student loan debt for about 25 million Americans. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has more on who may benefit.

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A total solar eclipse will darken skies across the U.S. on April 8, 2024. Tens of millions will witness it in the “path of totality,” or you can watch a livestream here.

Hidden along California’s rugged Northern Coast lies the tiny town of Trinidad and its stunning coastal and forest landscapes. It’s a jewel of a town, with spectacular sea views and access to state and national parks. What you won’t see are a lot of people. With a population of just 370, it’s the smallest incorporated city in the state, but it’s well worth a trip. “It’s got a nice small-town vibe, the locals are friendly, and there’s a lot of stuff you can do here,” says John Adams, executive director of the local chamber of commerce. “If you’re staying in Trinidad, it’s going to feel pretty unique.” Redwood forests are a key attraction along California’s rugged northern coast. (Taylor Greytak/Greater Trinidad Chamber of Commerce) Getting here If you’re road-tripping up from the Bay Area, it’s a five to six hour drive — and Highway 101 gets windy up north. But you’ll want to make the drive just a bit longer, so you can experience the 31-mile Avenue of the Giants. Hike the trails, take in the majesty of this dense, towering redwood forest and snap

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press aerospace writer MESQUITE, Texas (AP) — Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada eagerly awaited Monday’s celestial sensation — a total eclipse of the sun — even as forecasters called for clouds. The best weather was expected at the tail end of the eclipse in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, as well as New Brunswick and Newfoundland in Canada. An amateur astronomer prepares her telescope a day before a total solar eclipse in Mazatlan, Mexico, Sunday, April 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) A sign in the town square greets visitors in Paris, Texas, Sunday, April 7, 2024. Paris is one of many small towns along the route where the eclipse can be observd from. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Sara Luneau, 57, poses at Jay Peak ski resort in Jay, Vermont, Monday, April 8, 2024. Luneau and her 16-year-old niece are among the lucky 100 or so skiers and snowboarders who will get a chance to ride the tram to the top of the mountain and view the eclipse from nearly 4,000 feet elevation. (AP Photo/Susan Haigh)

SAN FRANCISCO — When Blake Snell takes the hill Monday for the first time with the Giants, fans will understandably expect a cool-as-a-cucumber, kind of goofy, laid-back lefty, a guy who throws hard but games harder. That may be the public persona that has become associated with the two-time Cy Young winner, aided by his devoted streaming audience on Twitch, his comic book-inspired nickname — “Snellzilla” — and endearing postgame soundbites through a drawl heard inside high school food courts up and down the West Coast. When it comes time to lock in, though, such as 6:45 p.m. Monday evening, the Giants are learning there is a different side to their $62 million free-agent prize. “I knew he was a funny dude and kind of goofy in some ways,” assistant pitching coach J.P. Martinez said. “But he’s an assassin when it comes to how to get ready for his pen work, how to go through his mound work.” Snell began breaking down stereotypes as soon as he arrived in Scottsdale, signing his contract with only a week left in camp. Kyle Harrison, who idolized the

OAKLAND — A dreary week during which the Athletics made a deal to leave town at the end of the season gave way Saturday to spectacular sunshine and a new beginning. The Oakland Ballers, a Pioneer League expansion team that promises to truly be rooted in Oakland, held an open tryout at Laney College for what will amount to a few invitations to its abbreviated spring training in May. “If you don’t believe in baseball gods, a day like this will change your mind,” said Oakland Ballers co-founder Paul Freedman. “We started this team as fans, so the impact of the A’s is pretty heartbreaking. We think there needs to be baseball in Oakland and Oakland will continue. We want to give the community something to really around, so we’re here to stay.” Oakland Ballers manager Micah Franklin greets baseball players at the team’s open tryout, Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Laney College in Oakland, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) Two days after the A’s announced they will relocate to Sacramento for at least the next three seasons as they await financing and construction

By PHILIP MARCELO (Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Jonathan Majors has been ordered to complete a year-long counseling program but avoided jail time Monday for assaulting his ex-girlfriend in a high-profile case that derailed the once-promising star’s career. The 34-year-old star of “Creed III” and other films had faced up to a year behind bars after he was convicted of misdemeanor assault by a Manhattan jury in December. Judge Michael Gaffey sentenced Majors to conditional discharge after noting that both sides in the case agreed the charges did not warrant jail time. He said Majors must complete a 52-week, in-person batterer’s intervention program in Los Angeles, where the actor lives. He also has to continue with the mental health therapy his lawyers say he’s been participating in. Majors faces a year in jail if found in violation of the terms, which also included a no contact order with his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Majors, dressed in all black and accompanied by his girlfriend, actor Meagan Good, declined to address the court and left the courthouse without speaking to reporters. His lawyer, Priya Chaudhry

New Zealand has tightened the rules of its primary temporary work visa program as the government tries to tackle what it calls an “unsustainable” influx.

Experts warn against pointing your phone’s camera directly at the sun. Here are a few tricks for photographing the solar eclipse — or snapping a selfie.

Iran is vowing to avenge the deaths of several officials killed by an Israeli attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria last week. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more on the situation in the Middle East.

Monday, April 8, 2024 3:27PM A Fresno musician is in search of her trailer filled with thousands of dollars worth of equipment. It was stolen from a local storage facility. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno musician Margo Montoya made a disturbing discovery when she recently went to pick up her trailer full of equipment. She says she dropped it off at a west central Fresno storage facility after performing on March 23. When she went back two weeks later, it was gone. “I’ve been parking here at the space for a few years now, and we’ve really never had any trouble,” she said. From power cords to speakers and lights, photos show a few of the items that were stolen. She estimates the total value of the items at more than $20,000. Montoya says she and her band Eminet Grove have performed across the Central Valley and along the Central Coast. She’s been performing for over 30 years and is crushed that someone would take everything she’s worked so hard for. She had a message for the thieves. “Make a choice to do the right

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump said Monday that abortion rights should be left to the states, offering his clearest stance yet on one of the most delicate and contentious issues in American politics. “My view is now that we have abortion where everyone wanted it from a legal standpoint, the states will determine by vote or legislation, or perhaps both. And whatever they decide must be the law of the land. In this case, the law of the state,” Trump said in a video posted to his Truth Social account. “Many states will be different,” Trump continued. “Many will have a different number of weeks, or some will have more conservative than others, and that’s what they will be. At the end of the day, this is all about the will of the people.” Trump had previously suggested he could support a 15-week federal ban with exceptions in the cases of incest, rape and when the life of the mother is in danger. However, his ultimate decision to punt the politically fraught issue to the states and not back a national ban was

By Derricke Dennis Monday, April 8, 2024 2:43PM The incident in Baltimore — and the one in New York — serve as reminders for bridge officials nationwide to be on alert. NEW YORK — Another massive container ship lost power near a bridge, in an incident reminiscent of what led to the Baltimore disaster last month. Pictures posted online show the 89,000-ton, 1,100-foot-long vessel “APL Qingdao” anchored close to New York’s Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. It’s now on the way to completing its journey but this incident comes less than two weeks after the deadly bridge collapse in Baltimore. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the container ship “had experienced a loss of propulsion” Friday night as it traversed a waterway in New York Harbor. Three tugboats were escorting the ship, which is standard procedure for large vessels heading out into the Atlantic. The tugboats were able to tow the ship until it regained propulsion. Authorities noted that even if the ship had come close to the bridge, the design of the bridge — with protective rock-islands built around its posts — would likely have prevented the kind

Monday, April 8, 2024 2:42PM The post office has been closed for more than a year, forcing residents to travel to Merced to get their mail. MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — More progress is being made in Planada following last year’s devastating flooding. The US Postal Service says the town’s post office will be reopening today. The post office has been closed for more than a year, forcing residents to travel to Merced to get their mail. Retail services will not be available, but PO boxes will be accessible Monday through Friday from 7 am to 6 pm, and Saturday from 7 am until 2 pm. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Are you considering opening a no-penalty CD this season? Here’s what some experts think of the idea.

President Biden is gearing up to reveal a series of proposals designed to cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt, in the wake of the Supreme Court’s rejection of his original plan for student loan relief.

Country music’s superstar Jelly Roll celebrated a remarkable night at the CMT Music Awards, securing wins for Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year, and CMT Performance of the Year. He joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about his big wins.

Today, more than 30 million Americans will be able to witness a rare total eclipse of the sun. Also, the NCAA Men’s Final between UConn and Purdue tonight will cap an epic March Madness. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.