The Uplift: Dermot Mulroney
Actor Dermot Mulroney introduces us to Stick Nation -- a group that helps us find our inner child. Plus, more heartwarming news.
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The Uplift: A noble life
David Begnaud looks at the legacy of Gayle Noble, a California woman known for her random acts of kindness. Plus, more heartwarming news.
The Uplift: An ode to NYC
Meet the man running the "Humans of New York" project, a photo series that profiles everyday people on the streets of the Big Apple. But who is behind the camera? It's Brandon Stanton, who has a new project in the works as a way that shows his love for the city. Plus, more uplifting news.
The Uplift: Save the Swamp
The story of one man's mission to save a beloved Georgia swamp. A 17-year-old makes history by accomplishing a daring feat with the support of her dad. Plus, more heartwarming news.
The Uplift: Ed Sheeran
Gayle King sits down with Ed Sheeran to answer our burning questions: Is he really moving to the U.S.? Is Gayle really featured on one of his songs? What is on his bucket list? Find out those questions and more – plus good news stories from Steve Hartman and David Begnaud.
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A friendship forged from the Unabomber's violence
A tip from David Kaczynski led to the capture of the Unabomber – who happened to be his own brother. Ted Koppel talks with Kaczynski about his relationship with his sibling, and about the friendship he later developed with one of the Unabomber's victims.
A custodian earns 4 degrees and a mailman adopts his best friend
Texas custodian Jessica Caldwell earned four degrees while working nights and raising four kids. A local mailman adopted a dog from his old route.
10 of Pope Francis' most heartwarming moments
From spinning with the Harlem Globetrotters to signing a Harley-Davidson, here are 10 memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy.
Duo Team aiming to compete in 6th major marathon shares journey
Michael Sayih and Max Fink have finished the Chicago, New York, Boston, London and Berlin marathons together. They hope to complete the Tokyo Marathon this year.
The top 10 uplifting news stories of 2024
2024 was filled with breaking political news, international and domestic conflicts and world-changing events – but there was also heartwarming and good news. Here are the top 10 uplifting news stories of 2024.
Combating Parkinson's with rock climbing
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
Woman reuniting photos lost in Hurricane Helene with families who own them
After Hurricane Helene, Taylor Schenker found herself with about 200 family photos that didn't belong to her. Now, she's hoping to reunite them with the people they belong to.
A real-life Rosie the Riveter, Jennifer McMullen, turns 100
The "Rosies" were women recruited by U.S. defense manufacturers during WWII to help build tanks, ships and planes.
This blind teen hopes his singing will bring joy to others
In April, Sawyer McCarthy sang the national anthem at a Columbia Fireflies game, reaching millions of viewers — not only in America but around the world.
Why a London man named Bushe turns his neighbors' hedges into art
When Tim Bushe looks at a hedge, he sees "the shape within" the shrubbery - and then he teases it out with his trimmer to honor his late wife.
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After 15 years, this teacher and her star student still share a musical bond
Gia Martinez's first music class was 15 years ago, when she was a third grader at PS 48 in the Bronx. That happened to be the first year her teacher, Melissa Salguero, was teaching at the school. All these years later, the teacher still remembers her former start student — and they still share a musical bond.
Duo set to complete 6 major marathons
Michael Sayih and Max Fink have a special bond — they're regular racing partners who compete in countless 5K, Iron Man and marathon events all over the world. Michael has cerebral palsy, and started racing at 5 years old. Max has his own reason to race: to honor his mom, who died from breast cancer. He believes she brought him and Michael together. They are now attempting to complete all six Abbott World Marathon Majors. They only have one race left to reach their goal: Tokyo.
California couple's love surpassed all odds
For Elizabeth Wampler, it was not love or even like at first sight when she met her future husband. Now, 30 years later, she says her unfounded assumptions about his cerebral palsy were "wrong on all counts." In the week before Valentine's Day, CBS News is featuring stories about love that blossomed despite unimaginable odds. We call this series Love, Against All Odds.
Dogs stuck during fires saved by CBS News crew
It was a dramatic rescue. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti was contacted by a stranger who told him his three rescue dogs were stuck inside his Pacific Palisades house — alone — as the Palisades Fire closed in. Jonathan and his producer, who were reporting nearby, did not hesitate to help — risking their lives to save all three dogs.
Reuniting people with photos lost in Helene
After Hurricane Helene tore through six states, Taylor Schenker went for a walk in hard-hit Asheville, North Carolina. As she dug through the debris and mud, she found family photos that got lost in the storm. Now, she's hoping to use her Photos from Helene Instagram page to help reunite the images with the families who own them.
Ceramic donuts go viral
Jeff Nebeker celebrates the success of his viral ceramic donuts, which sold out in just three minutes after being posted by gallery owner Michelle O'Brien. Over 9,000 people are on the email list for the next restock.
Shania Twain brings 81-year-old fan onstage
Shania Twain invited an 81-year-old superfan – who has been attending her shows for 25 years – onstage at her concert in England.
Athlete paralyzed skiing completes marathon
Mason Branstrator's life changed when he was paralyzed at 17. But that hasn't stopped him from playing sports and competing in a marathon. Mason, 20, just completed the wheelchair race at Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota.
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Border Patrol agent testifies sandwich thrown at him "exploded all over"
Sean Dunn has been charged with a misdemeanor felony count for throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent during President Trump's federal takeover of D.C.
Remains of Indigenous woman who vanished in 2020 found; $60,000 reward offered
The remains of an Indigenous woman were recently identified as hers, five years after she disappeared on the Tulalip Reservation in Washington state.
Some U.S. airspace might be closed if shutdown continues, Duffy says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
White House says administration is complying with court order on SNAP funds
President Trump wrote on Truth Social that federal food benefits "will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!"
Tesla investors set to vote on Musk's proposed $1 trillion pay package
Shareholders to decide this week whether to grant Musk, the world's richest person, one of the richest compensation packages in corporate history.
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Some U.S. airspace might be closed if shutdown continues, Duffy says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
Tesla investors set to vote on Musk's proposed $1 trillion pay package
Shareholders to decide this week whether to grant Musk, the world's richest person, one of the richest compensation packages in corporate history.
Denny's to go private in $620 million deal for the 72-year-old breakfast chain
The breakfast chain's deal to go private comes after it closed some locations and struggled to boost sales.
Chrysler recalls 320,000 SUVs, telling owners to park outside over fire risk
High-voltage batteries can fail and cause a fire while the vehicles are either parked or in motion, federal regulators warn.
SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food stamp fight
The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.
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Border Patrol agent testifies sandwich thrown at him "exploded all over"
Sean Dunn has been charged with a misdemeanor felony count for throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent during President Trump's federal takeover of D.C.
Attorneys for Jan. 6 defendants face lawsuits for plagiarism
A Texas-based researcher produced a 26-page study for a defense lawyer in a Jan. 6 Oathkeepers case to argue for a change of venue, which she alleges was "pirated" by other attorneys.
Some U.S. airspace might be closed if shutdown continues, Duffy says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
White House says administration is complying with court order on SNAP funds
President Trump wrote on Truth Social that federal food benefits "will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!"
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Dems seek details on Epstein co-conspirator probe that was "inexplicably killed"
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein provided the Justice Department with "precise and detailed" information about 20 alleged co-conspirators, House Democrats say.
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Sock hops and concerts: How some places spent opioid settlement cash
States, counties, and cities are receiving millions in opioid settlement money to address the addiction crisis. The ways they spent the dollars in 2024 sometimes drew criticism.
Maldives becomes only nation with generational smoking ban
The Maldives began implementing a smoking ban Saturday on anyone born on or after January 2007, making it the only nation with a generational prohibition on tobacco, the Health Ministry said.
6 deaths, 27 illnesses tied to outbreak from prepared pasta meals
The CDC reported two additional deaths and seven new illnesses tied to a listeria outbreak from meals sold at major grocery chains.
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? New study offers clues
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.
From Narcan to gun silencers, opioid settlement cash pays law enforcement tabs
Local governments have received hundreds of millions of dollars from the opioid settlements to support addiction treatment, recovery, and prevention efforts.
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Brazil's president urges probe after police "massacre" leaves 121 dead
The raid against the Red Command drug trafficking gang saw thousands of officers battle heavily armed men who dropped explosives on police from drones.
Ex-Israeli military lawyer arrested over leaked video of alleged abuse
The Israeli military's former top legal official was arrested days after admitting to leaking a video allegedly showing troops abusing a Palestinian detainee.
Afghan quake death toll climbs as families face winter without homes
The death toll from an earthquake in northern Afghanistan is climbing, and hundreds of families have lost their homes as the harsh winter arrives.
5 months after Air India disaster, sole survivor struggling with PTSD
Visvash Kumar Ramesh was the only survivor of the fiery crash of Air India Flight 171. He calls it a miracle, but says he "lost everything" that day.
China sentences 5 people to death over links to Myanmar fraud gangs
Chinese and Thai authorities have tried to crack down on violent criminal gangs running vast fraud operations in Myanmar's borderlands.
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Cher reflects on her legacy and career: "I've always been exactly who I am"
Cher spoke with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decades working in music, movies and fashion — along with her latest project: Cherlato.
Cher reflects on legacy and career
Cher's movie, music and fashion career spans six decades. The icon reflects on her legacy and what's next with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King.
Patti Smith on discovery while writing memoir
Patti Smith is on the road while celebrating 50 years of her debut album, "Horses." She talks about her career and the stunning discovery she made while writing her new memoir.
UFC boots fighter as betting probe unfolds
The UFC cut fighter Issac Dulgarian days after his loss by first round submission prompted a probe of potential pre-bout irregular betting patterns. He was the favorite in the contest.
Remembering Diane Ladd
Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd has died at the age of 89. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers looks back at her life and career.
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Researchers use AI to treat male infertility
Researchers at the Columbia University Fertility Center have reported the first successful pregnancy using a new artificial intelligence method they developed to help with male infertility. Dr. Zev Williams, director of the Columbia University Fertility Center, joins CBS News to explain how it works.
Almanac: November 7
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Meta stock falls after AI commitment
Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet recently reported their quarterly earnings and one thing is certain: the jaw-dropping investments in artificial intelligence are only just getting started. This all comes just days after Nvidia became the world's first-ever $5 trillion company. Jacob Ward, technology journalist, joins CBS News to discuss.
Are we in an AI bubble?
The health of the U.S. stock market on any given day depends on a number of variables, but the New York Times reports that lately, it almost entirely hinges on the success of artificial intelligence and the companies behind this technology. Evan Gorelick, writer for "The Morning" newsletter at the New York Times, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Videos show orcas flipping great white sharks and eating their livers
New research suggests that a pod in the Gulf of California specializes in hunting sharks.
Almanac: November 7
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Scientists say they've solved debate about origins of mysterious dinosaur
The discovery "rewrites decades of research on Earth's most famous predator," the study's co-author said.
"Fertility tourism" booming as U.S. couples seek affordable treatments abroad
A Florida couple traveled to Colombia to make their dream of a family a reality through the booming "fertility tourism" business.
Fish named Arnie swims a record 530 miles, mostly upstream
The Murray cod, named Arnie after Australia's recently retired Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus, was first tagged in 2022.
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Brazil's president urges probe after police "massacre" leaves 121 dead
The raid against the Red Command drug trafficking gang saw thousands of officers battle heavily armed men who dropped explosives on police from drones.
George Banks, mass murderer who killed multiple children, dies in prison
George Banks had been in prison since 1982 after shooting 14 people, and killing 13, including his own children, during a rampage in Wilkes-Barre.
New details in foiled Michigan attack
Two men are facing federal charges in what the FBI called a "potential terrorist attack" that was foiled in Michigan. According to a newly unsealed criminal complaint, authorities found multiple AR-15 style rifles, shotguns, handguns and more than 1,600 rounds of ammunition in the suspects' homes.
China sentences 5 people to death over links to Myanmar fraud gangs
Chinese and Thai authorities have tried to crack down on violent criminal gangs running vast fraud operations in Myanmar's borderlands.
13 suspected drug cartel members killed in shootout with police
Four suspects were arrested and nine people kidnapped by the gang were freed following the clash in Sinaloa, officials said.
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Scientists discover black hole flare with the light of 10 trillion suns
Researcher Matthew Graham said scientists didn't initially "believe the numbers about the energy" emitting from the cosmic display.
25 years of International Space Station
Over the past 25 years, the International Space Station has hosted 280 people from 23 countries. Jericka Duncan speaks with former astronauts about their time living 250 miles above Earth.
China sends 3 taikonauts, first live mammals ever, to its space station
China has sent a new crew to its Tiangong space station, including its youngest ever taikonaut, along with the first live mammals ever sent to the station.
Astronomers discover most powerful "odd radio circle" twins ever detected
"Odd radio circles" are enormous and unexplained phenomena that can only be detected using radio telescopes.
Weak spot in Earth's magnetic field keeps growing, satellites show
The weak spot, known as the South Atlantic Anomaly, was identified in the 19th century and expanded in recent years.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Robert Redford 1936-2025
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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The legacy of the Bush-Cheney White House
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at 84. CBS News' Jared Hill has a look back at Cheney's life and Barton Gellman, writer of the book "Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency," looks back at his relationship with former President George W. Bush.
Undocumented mom fears separation from kids
When her husband left for work one morning in early September, a mother of three never imagined he wouldn't come back home that day. They're both undocumented immigrants. The woman, who didn't want to be identified, says they came to the U.S. from Mexico after fleeing cartel violence that left her fearing for her life and their children's safety. After 18 years of living in the U.S., her husband — who she claims has no criminal record — was detained by immigration authorities and deported on Sept. 25, 2025. Now, she's left behind — struggling to hold their family together — and facing an impossible choice: return to the danger from the past or raise her children alone in a country she no longer sees as a safe haven. The Department of Homeland Security told CBS News the undocumented father had "full due process," adding that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement "does not separate families. Parents are asked if they want to be removed with their children or ICE will place the children with a safe person the parent designates. This is consistent with past administration's immigration enforcement."
White House clarifies Trump post about SNAP
The White House on Tuesday clarified comments from President Trump about SNAP benefits. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Updates on key Election Day races
Voters are heading to the polls in states across the country Tuesday, but three races in particular, in New York, New Jersey and Virginia, are being watched as a sign of what Americans want heading into next year's midterms. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Fin Gómez have more.
Dick Cheney's view of Trump
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett looks back on Cheney's life and his view of President Trump.