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Eye Opener: Massive winter storm expected
The East Coast is bracing for what could be a massive winter storm this weekend. Also, President Biden vows to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Bridge collapses in Pittsburgh
Emergency crews are on the scene of a bridge collapse in Pittsburgh, and officials say it appears there were only minor injuries. President Biden is scheduled to visit the city today to talk about the economy and infrastructure. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more on the breaking news.
Biden and Ukrainian president discuss Russia
Ukrainian civilians are preparing for a Russian attack as President Zelensky talks to President Biden.
The Uplift: A wish for others and a walk down the aisle
A 13-year-old boy who got one wish and used it to help others. A bride who surprised her groom and guests with a special walk down the aisle. And a father-daughter duo taking RV trips to bond – and help others. All that, plus our most heartwarming videos of the week.
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Powerful winter storm forecast to slam East Coast
It could be the largest Nor'easter in years as parts of New Jersey, Maine, Massachusetts and Maryland are under blizzard warnings.
Pittsburgh bridge collapse injures 10 people
President Biden is expected to visit the area later Friday.
Nine officers fatally shoot pedestrian on Nashville interstate
The shooting came after a half-hour standoff caught on body cameras.
Russia says it won't start a war in Ukraine, but it won't "be ignored"
Ukraine's president asked Biden to tone down the rhetoric about a possible imminent Russian invasion. His country likely understands well the game Putin is playing.
Biden says he'll name a Black woman to Supreme Court by end of February
"It's long overdue, in my view," the president said, announcing the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer.
United launches pilot academy to address staffing shortage
Next year, airlines expect to have a shortage of more than 12,000 pilots.
Millions can't isolate from COVID at home. Here's what experts suggest.
The CDC has modified its isolation and quarantine guidance several times since its major update last month.
Alabama executes inmate after Supreme Court clears way
Matthew Reeves claimed the state failed to help him understand a form that would have let him choose a new execution method involving nitrogen.
Here's how long it will take to get your tax refund in 2022
The IRS already faces a huge backlog of unprocessed returns, creating challenges as the new tax season begins.
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Did man stage a freak car accident to cover up wife's murder?
The couple's children say their father is innocent and point out that he had 28 guns in the basement if he really wanted to kill her.
College student loses her ears, nose and lips after alleged dog attack
Jaqueline Durand was "catastrophically disfigured" when she was attacked by a mix-breed German Shepherd and a pit bull, the suit says.
Man identified through DNA charged in 1978 killing of girl
Mark Personette was arrested in suburban Denver in connection with the 1978 death of 15-year-old Marissa Harvey.
CBS News' Holly Williams on life in Ukraine with Russian troops massing at border
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, host Major Garrett talks with Williams about what everyday life is like for Ukrainians living in Kyiv with the growing threat of Russian hostilities at the border.
Holocaust survivor tells students: "We cannot let it happen again"
"Undeniable: The Truth to Remember," on CBS and Paramount+, follows several Holocaust survivors who share their harrowing stories with a diverse group of high school students.
Federal judge blocks big Gulf of Mexico oil lease sale
The judge said the Biden administration didn't adequately take into account the effect the drilling would have on planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, violating a bedrock environmental law.
EPA tackling environmental injustices in vulnerable communities
"These communities deserve to know what's in the air they're breathing and what's in the water that they're drinking," Regan told CBS News.
Bidens introduce their new cat, Willow
The 2-year-old Tabby was named after her hometown of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.
Chiefs fans raise more than $300,000 for children's hospital after win over Bills
Many of the donations came in troves of $13 – the same amount of seconds it took star quarterback Patrick Mahomes to turn the tide of the game.
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United launches pilot academy to address staffing shortage
Next year, airlines expect to have a shortage of more than 12,000 pilots.
Key inflation gauge surged 5.8% in 2021 — most in 39 years
Consumer prices and employer costs are rising at their fastest pace in decades, as Fed moves to douse inflation.
Amazon warehouse workers in NYC get OK to vote on union
"We quickly bounced back" and kept gathering signatures, organizer Christian Smalls said after getting green light from NLRB.
Gas stoves worse for climate than previously thought, study shows
Stoves continuously leak small amounts of methane, emitting as much greenhouse gas as 500,000 cars put out in one year.
School wrongly gave scholarships to 58 students. Now it's making it right.
Central Michigan University is blaming a technical error for mistakenly telling the students they'd been awarded a full ride.
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Millions can't isolate from COVID at home. Here's what experts suggest.
The CDC has modified its isolation and quarantine guidance several times since its major update last month.
New Mexico governor, troops volunteer to teach amid COVID surge
At least 80 members of the National Guard have volunteered to be substitute teachers after regular teachers have been sidelined due to COVID.
Woman is vaccinated, and "grateful," after ICU stay in pregnancy
"I would sit and count my breaths because I didn't know if I would survive the night," she said.
Scientists keep an eye on "stealth" Omicron variant BA.2
This version of the coronavirus has been found in at least 40 countries, including the U.S.
Students stage walkout to demand safer schools, COVID protections
The protest is the latest in a wave of walkouts by students in cities across the nation.
CBS Mornings
CBS Mornings
Nicole Kidman on portraying a legend
“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King sits down with Golden Globe winner Nicole Kidman to talk about her role as Lucille Ball in the new film "Being the Ricardos." Kidman had access to secret recordings to transform into character.
"48 Hours" details "Mystery on County Road M"
Todd Kendhammer was convicted of his wife's murder in 2017. He claims he's innocent, and says she died when a pipe flew off a truck and hit the windshield on a Wisconsin road. Now his new legal team says there's powerful evidence the jury never saw. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty joins "CBS Mornings" with a preview of her report, "Mystery on County Road M".
Blizzard warnings from Maryland to Maine
The Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore tracks a "big deal" blizzard that could bring a historic snowstorm to Boston.
Romo, Nantz preview AFC Championship Game
After winning one of the greatest games in NFL history, the Kansas City Chiefs now take on the upstart Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship with a Super Bowl bid at stake. CBS Sports' Tony Romo and Jim Nantz join "CBS Mornings" to preview the action and reflect on their friendship after calling more than 100 games together.
Study: COVID shot doesn't lead to infertility
There is strong new evidence that COVID-19 vaccines do not lead to infertility. A newly-released study found no correlation between vaccination and the ability to get pregnant. It comes as recent data also suggests that COVID-19 infection surfacing in late pregnancy can have deadly outcomes for unvaccinated pregnant people and their babies. Nikki Battiste reports from Chicago.
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A fashion designer's journey from the garment factory to Beverly Hills
Johana Hernandez grew up watching her immigrant parents work in garment factories. She's now dressing celebrities and showing her designs at Paris Fashion Week.
Antonio Brown on fallout with the Bucs: "I never had a mental health diagnosis"
After Brown jogged off the field shirtless in the middle of a game, some speculated he had mental health issues or suffered from CTE.
Self-defense classes teach older Asian Americans how to fight back
One participant said she has learned to be more aware of her surroundings.
Black sheriff fired White deputy over alleged racism, lawsuit says
Aaron Appelhans, Wyoming's first Black sheriff, made the move last year. The suit, from a Black deputy who quit, details what it says were years of torment by the White one.
Shut down by COVID, nightclub transforms into grocery store
Robert Thomas not only transformed the venue into one of the city's first Black-owned supermarkets, but also created a platform for Black vendors.
60 Minutes
60 Minutes
Who betrayed Anne Frank and her family?
A retired FBI special agent and a team of investigators believe they’ve solved one of the world’s most well-known and tragic cold cases. Jon Wertheim reports.
Saving the children from the Holocaust
In 2014, 60 Minutes met Nicholas Winton, a British stockbroker who in 1939 traveled to Czechoslovakia and saved 669 children from the Holocaust.
Cosmic Roulette | 60 Minutes Archive
NASA says an asteroid came within about 1.2 million miles of the Earth's atmosphere on Tuesday afternoon. In 2013, Anderson Cooper reported on our ability to detect asteroids and comets that come close to Earth after another asteroid impacted the atmosphere over Russia.
The trio behind Chris Stapleton’s unique sound
Chris Stapleton and producer Dave Cobb deconstruct their recording process and why Morgane Stapleton is often the “voice of reason” in the studio.
Chris Stapleton: The 60 Minutes Interview
The 43-year-old has collaborated with some of music's biggest names and won five Grammys, but stardom has never seemed to be the goal for Chris Stapleton. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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The Uplift — full episode
A 13-year-old boy who got one wish and used it to help others. A bride who surprised her groom and guests with a special walk down the aisle. And a father-daughter duo taking RV trips to bond – and help others. All that, plus our most heartwarming videos of the week.
Chiefs fans raise more than $300,000 for children's hospital after win over Bills
Many of the donations came in troves of $13 – the same amount of seconds it took star quarterback Patrick Mahomes to turn the tide of the game.
Kamala Harris mug sells out after Biden buys one
Mr. Biden also bought a necklace for first lady Jill Biden and a sweatshirt for his grandson.
Pilot who fled Afghanistan helps fly refugees decades later
"The overwhelming thing that they conveyed was that one, that they were very proud of me, which was very humbling," Zak Khogyani said through tears. "And also that I gave them a lot of hope."
Coach cancels workout, tells players to shovel driveways of neighbors in need
Instead of a weightlifting workout, a Pennsylvania high school coach told his team to help shovel snow from driveways of those in need.
CBS Reports
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Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBS Reports' "Reverb" series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
The Trials of Critical Race Theory
This episode of CBS Reports' "Reverb" series examines the backlash to so-called critical race theory in schools and the impact on students and teachers.
The New Pro-Gun Generation
This episode of CBS Reports' "Reverb" series investigates how gun owners are growing more diverse as increasing numbers of Black, Latino, and other underrepresented Americans arm up out of fear for their safety.
An (Un)Civil War: The Evangelical Divide
This episode of CBS Reports' "Reverb" series reveals that as Christian nationalism attracts followers, traditional pastors fear for their faith and the country.
Deepfakes and the Fog of Truth
This CBS Reports documentary reveals the growing threat posed by technology that makes lies look true and the truth seem false.
CBS Essentials — Your Online Shopping Guide
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Here's how to watch the 2022 Super Bowl LVI
Here's everything you need to know about watching Super Bowl LVI, including where to stream the 2022 Super Bowl.
What are the differences between N95, KN95, surgical and cloth masks?
As the Omicron surge continues, our explainer is here to help you sort through the latest mask news.
Last minute Valentine's Day gift ideas
These last-minute Valentine's Day gifts from Scentbird, Amazon, Cameo and more will impress your loved one.
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United launches pilot academy to address staffing shortage
Next year, airlines expect to have a shortage of more than 12,000 pilots.
Pittsburgh bridge collapse injures 10 people
President Biden is expected to visit the area Friday to discuss infrastructure.
Key inflation gauge surged 5.8% in 2021 — most in 39 years
Consumer prices and employer costs are rising at their fastest pace in decades, as Fed moves to douse inflation.
Powerful winter storm forecast to slam East Coast
It could be the largest Nor'easter in years as parts of New Jersey, Maine, Massachusetts and Maryland are under blizzard warnings.
Did man stage a freak car accident to cover up wife's murder?
The couple's children say their father is innocent and point out that he had 28 guns in the basement if he really wanted to kill her.
Politics
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Watch Live: Top Pentagon leaders hold briefing amid Russia-Ukraine crisis
The U.S. has put 8,500 U.S. troops from stateside bases on heightened alert to potentially deploy to Eastern Europe.
Russia says it won't start a war in Ukraine, but it won't "be ignored"
Ukraine's president asked Biden to tone down the rhetoric about a possible imminent Russian invasion. His country likely understands well the game Putin is playing.
Biden and Zelenskyy speak amid Russia's military buildup
President Biden later tweeted a continuation of Washington's hard line toward Moscow, saying the U.S. "will respond decisively — along with our Allies and partners — if Russia further invades Ukraine."
As Ukrainians pray for peace, Russia keeps hope for diplomacy alive
Moscow is disappointed by the U.S. and NATO's response to its demand for "security guarantees," but the Kremlin at least sees "hope for the start of a serious conversation."
Biden says he'll name a Black woman for Supreme Court by end of February
"It's long overdue, in my view," the president said, announcing the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer.
Health
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Millions can't isolate from COVID at home. Here's what experts suggest.
The CDC has modified its isolation and quarantine guidance several times since its major update last month.
Surgeon General on how U.S. can "get to a better place" with COVID
"While we are heading in the right direction, we are not where we want to be," Dr. Vivek Murthy told CBS News
Woman is vaccinated, and "grateful," after ICU stay in pregnancy
"I would sit and count my breaths because I didn't know if I would survive the night," she said.
Scientists keep an eye on "stealth" Omicron variant BA.2
This version of the coronavirus, which scientists call BA.2, has been found in at least 40 countries, including the U.S.
Spotify says it will grant Neil Young's request to remove his music
Young asked for his music to be removed over Spotify's hosting of Joe Rogan's podcast, which features what Young called "life-threatening misinformation."
MoneyWatch
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Key inflation gauge surged 5.8% in 2021 — most in 39 years
Consumer prices and employer costs are rising at their fastest pace in decades, as Fed moves to douse inflation.
Gas stoves worse for climate than previously thought, study shows
Stoves continuously leak small amounts of methane, emitting as much greenhouse gas as 500,000 cars put out in one year.
Interest rates are set to rise. Here's how that will affect consumers.
Americans will soon face a double whammy: high inflation combined with pricier loans and credit card debt.
United launches pilot academy to address staffing shortage
Next year, airlines expect to have a shortage of more than 12,000 pilots.
"Meme stocks" have returned to Earth — and to a changed market
Although stocks embraced on social media last year have nosed down, Wall Street pros say they've changed the investment game.
World
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Watch Live: Top Pentagon leaders hold briefing amid Russia-Ukraine crisis
The U.S. has put 8,500 U.S. troops from stateside bases on heightened alert to potentially deploy to Eastern Europe.
Russia says it won't start a war in Ukraine, but it won't "be ignored"
Ukraine's president asked Biden to tone down the rhetoric about a possible imminent Russian invasion. His country likely understands well the game Putin is playing.
Biden and Zelenskyy speak amid Russia's military buildup
President Biden later tweeted a continuation of Washington's hard line toward Moscow, saying the U.S. "will respond decisively — along with our Allies and partners — if Russia further invades Ukraine."
As Ukrainians pray for peace, Russia keeps hope for diplomacy alive
Moscow is disappointed by the U.S. and NATO's response to its demand for "security guarantees," but the Kremlin at least sees "hope for the start of a serious conversation."
Holocaust survivor tells students: "We cannot let it happen again"
"Undeniable: The Truth to Remember," on CBS and Paramount+, follows several Holocaust survivors who share their harrowing stories with a diverse group of high school students.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Nicole Kidman on portraying a legend
“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King sits down with Golden Globe winner Nicole Kidman to talk about her role as Lucille Ball in the new film "Being the Ricardos." Kidman had access to secret recordings to transform into character.
Best shows to watch on Netflix right now – January 2022
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
"Jeopardy!" champion's winning streak ends
After 40 consecutive victories, "Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider's winning streak came to an end Wednesday. Her cash winnings on the show reached over a million dollars, placing her in fourth place for highest all-time regular season cash winnings on the show.
Rick Glassman on new TV show "As We See It"
"As We See It," a new show on Prime Video, is a TV first as the three lead actors, who play characters on the autism spectrum, also identify as living on the spectrum. Actor Rick Glassman joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the series and positive feedback the show has received.
Technology
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Apple notches record results despite supply-chain snags
Tech company is showing "Teflon-like" resistance to semiconductor shortages, Wall Street analysts say.
Amazon warehouse workers in NYC get OK to vote on union
"We quickly bounced back" and kept gathering signatures, organizer Christian Smalls said after getting green light from NLRB.
Tesla halts new models in 2022, citing chip shortages
That means yet another delay for the Cybertruck pickup, which was originally scheduled to go on sale last year.
Picasso heirs launch NFTs of ceramic work by famed artist
"We're trying to build a bridge between the NFT world and the fine art world,"the famed artist's great-grandson said.
GM is "aggressively moving" on electric vehicles, CEO Mary Barra says
GM is investing nearly $7 billion in Michigan to build a new battery plant and overhaul an existing factory to make electric trucks.
Science
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Gas stoves worse for climate than previously thought, study shows
Stoves continuously leak small amounts of methane, emitting as much greenhouse gas as 500,000 cars put out in one year.
Astronomers discover mysterious space object emitting giant radio waves
"Somehow it's converting magnetic energy to radio waves much more effectively than anything we've seen before," team leader Dr. Hurley-Walker said.
GM is "aggressively moving" on electric vehicles, CEO Mary Barra says
GM is investing nearly $7 billion in Michigan to build a new battery plant and overhaul an existing factory to make electric trucks.
Ghostly monkey, twin slug snake among 224 new species identified
There are also dozens of newly identified reptiles, frogs and newts, fish and 155 plant species, including the only known succulent bamboo species, found in Laos.
Man who needs new heart refuses to get vaccine
A 31-year-old man who needs a new heart isn't getting one because he hasn't been vaccinated against COVID-19. David Ferguson said his son DJ refuses to get the shot, and the hospital treating him said the coronavirus vaccine is one of several required for transplant candidates. Paul Burton of CBS Boston reports.
Crime
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Did man stage a freak car accident to cover up wife's murder?
The couple's children say their father is innocent and point out that he had 28 guns in the basement if he really wanted to kill her.
Nine officers fatally shoot pedestrian on Nashville interstate
The shooting came after a half-hour standoff caught on body cameras.
Man identified through DNA charged in 1978 killing of girl
Mark Personette was arrested in suburban Denver in connection with the 1978 death of 15-year-old Marissa Harvey.
Suspect arrested after Houston officers shot
A suspect is in custody Friday morning following the shooting of three police officers in central Houston. It is the latest incident in what has been a violent month for police officers across the nation. Jeff Pegues reports.
The Trials of Critical Race Theory
A new episode of CBS Reports' Reverb series examines the backlash to so-called critical race theory in schools and the impact on students and teachers.
Space
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SpaceX rocket piece on track to collide with the moon
This is believed to be the first unintentional case of space junk hitting the moon, one astronomer said.
5 amazing facts about the James Webb Space Telescope
Technically, it could also see details as small as a U.S. penny at a distance of about 25 miles.
Saturn's tiny frozen moon could be a "stealth" ocean world
The latest discovery has "expanded the definition of a potentially habitable world in our solar system and beyond," scientists say.
Webb space telescope reaches orbit nearly a million miles away
With Webb on station, engineers will focus on aligning the telescope's optical system.
Webb space telescope nearing destination a million miles away
If all goes well, Webb will be 100 times more powerful than Hubble — so sensitive to infrared light that it could detect the faint heat of a bumble bee as far away as the moon.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Best shows to watch on Netflix right now – January 2022
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Top U.S. athletes to watch at Beijing Winter Olympics
Thousands of the world's best athletes are getting ready for the Beijing Winter Olympics. These top Americans should be on your list to watch.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
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Holocaust survivor takes to TikTok
Lily Ebert is a 98-year-old Holocaust survivor who has gone viral on TikTok, with the help of her 18-year-old great-grandson. Together, they are sharing inspiring messages and teaching a younger generation about the horrors of the Holocaust. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Here Comes The Sun: Kirsten Dunst, Marcel Duchamp
Kirsten Dunst has spent the better part of her life in front of the camera. In a "Here Comes The Sun" exclusive, she discusses freedom from fear and other lessons learned from acting. We also have a story on influential artist Marcel Duchamp that may leave you asking, "Is that art?" "Here Comes The Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Eye On America: Inspiring youth, threat to tribal land
An alternative music program in California is motivating high school students to open up about anxiety, anger and depression. Meanwhile, rising ocean water in Washington state is consuming a Native American tribe's land. Watch these stores and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Person To Person: Norah O'Donnell interviews Brené Brown
"Person to Person" with Norah O'Donnell brings viewers the most intimate type of interview — going beyond the headlines through thoughtful conversation. In this episode, O'Donnell sits down with best-selling author Brené Brown about her new book, "Atlas of the Heart," which maps out the language people use to describe emotions. The two discuss vulnerability as a strength and why the ability to identify feelings can give someone power over their emotions.
Bridge collapses in Pittsburgh
Emergency crews are on the scene of a bridge collapse in Pittsburgh, and officials say it appears there were only minor injuries. President Biden is scheduled to visit the city today to talk about the economy and infrastructure. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more on the breaking news.
CBS News Live
CBS News Live
Eye Opener: Massive winter storm expected
The East Coast is bracing for what could be a massive winter storm this weekend. Also, President Biden vows to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Bridge collapses in Pittsburgh
Emergency crews are on the scene of a bridge collapse in Pittsburgh, and officials say it appears there were only minor injuries. President Biden is scheduled to visit the city today to talk about the economy and infrastructure. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more on the breaking news.
Biden and Ukrainian president discuss Russia
Ukrainian civilians are preparing for a Russian attack as President Zelensky talks to President Biden.
The Uplift: A wish for others and a walk down the aisle
A 13-year-old boy who got one wish and used it to help others. A bride who surprised her groom and guests with a special walk down the aisle. And a father-daughter duo taking RV trips to bond – and help others. All that, plus our most heartwarming videos of the week.