Five years after the pandemic and some kids are still behind in subjects like math and reading. For the first time since the start of the pandemic, flu deaths have exceeded COVID deaths. And over 300 ports in the US are key links in the supply chain — how some of the cranes being used could be a threat to US security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new lawsuit from the National Treasury Employees Union challenges a major government move. Could we soon see the end of the American penny? President Trump says it cost too much to make. And a once-thriving factory that produced millions of pounds of French fries is now closed, leaving an entire town facing an uncertain future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astronaut Sunita Williams speaks out about her extended mission in space. Why she says she and her crewmates have not been abandoned. A deadly strain of bird flu is threatening the nation’s egg supply. And on the CBS Evening News' "On the Road" series — Steve Hartman takes a trip to see where one former student’s incredible gesture left a lasting impact.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A judge has temporarily paused the Trump administration's buyout proposal for federal workers. A federal judge has also temporarily barred the Justice Department from disclosing a list of FBI agents tied to the Jan. 6 probe. The NCAA bans transgender women from women’s sports following President Trump's executive order that penalizes schools and leagues allowing their participation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made his first official visit to Panama, where the country announced it will withdraw from China’s Belt and Road Initiative, potentially opening the door for U.S. investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

USAID is shutting down overseas operations, leaving nearly all staff on leave. And a call for help turned deadly when a sheriff’s deputy shot and killed Sonya Massey outside her home. CBS News investigates her case and other troubling incidents within the department in Sangamon County, Illinois.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fifth-generation farmer Kenneth Hartman Jr. tells CBS News’ he’s seen firsthand how tariffs hit agriculture and fears a growing trade war could further strain an industry already burdened by inflation. A winter storm is set to bring ice and frigid temperatures to the Northeast, while record-breaking heat scorches the South. Remains from all 67 victims of the midair collision over Washington, D.C., have been recovered, officials say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump paused his plans to implement steep tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for at least a month after talks with the leaders of both countries. Staffers with the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, were instructed to stay out of the agency's Washington headquarters on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NTSB officials say they've recovered all three data recorders from the deadly midair crash in Washington, D.C.— two black boxes from the passenger jet and one from the Army helicopter. After expressing condolences to the families of those lost in the midair collision in Washington D.C., President Trump shifted focus on Thursday, raising concerns about diversity efforts and their impact on aviation hiring standards. Firefighters have nearly 100% contained the Palisades and Eaton Fires that devastated Southern California. An atmospheric river is expected to bring up to a foot of rain to the north part of the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the investigation into the deadly midair collision continues, today we stand united in mourning the 67 lives lost. Eye on America- The FAA manages an average of 45,000 flights daily, and while the U.S. aviation system boasts an impressive safety record, it is increasingly under strain. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports on the safety of the skies. At the time of the American Airlines flight and Black Hawk collision in D.C., weather wasn’t an issue, but a storm system on the way could bring visibility challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some migrants crossing into the U.S. illegally aren’t doing it alone — Americans are helping them in. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services oversees 13 federal agencies with a budget of $1.8 trillion. CBS News’ Chief Medical Correspondent Dr LaPook explains what Robert F. Kennedy Jr, President Trump's pick for HHS secretary, could mean for the future of the department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices