How a blind college student became a radio broadcaster for an NBA G League team
Allan Wylie, a freshman sports communication major at Rowan University in New Jersey, is a color commentator for the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League.
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When Clay Morton discovered his mentor, Dr. Walt Manger, had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, he set out to save as much of his mentor's brilliance as possible.
Secret Santa gives thousands of dollars to North Carolina victims of Helene
Every year, this anonymous, wealthy businessman travels the country during the holidays, giving away about $100,000 in $100 bills.
Bills rookie Ray Davis reflects on the brotherly bond that changed his life
For the Bills' Sunday Night Football tilt against the 49ers, Ray Davis wore a picture on his cleats paying tribute to the day he first met Patrick Dowley about 17 years ago.
Ernie Johnson, wife found healing by "unlocking" their late son's key collection
Ernie and Cheryl Johnson had planned to hold onto their late son Michael's quirky key collection forever. But then they met 6-year-old Cooper Kivett.
Son gifts father a restored Camaro decades after he let one go to raise a family
Jared Guynes spent three years scouring the internet for parts and putting together a 1967 Chevy Camaro piece by piece, which he gifted his father on his 65th birthday.
Maine dogs go viral for their autumn joy
Jody Hartman of Freeport, Maine, went viral for giving his pets the OK to run and jump through the autumn leaf piles.
Student with special needs finds acceptance, brotherhood in Clemson fraternity
The ClemsonLIFE program gives students with intellectual disabilities a chance to learn life skills. But as much as the program offers, junior Charlie McGee wanted the whole college experience.
Missouri elementary school names building after its beloved custodian
Custodian Claudene Wilson is so dedicated to Swedeborg District lll Elementary School that, over the past 30 years, she has taken on many additional responsibilities.
Helene destroyed their North Carolina campground, but they're staying put
On the website of the Mountain River Family Campground, old customers and total strangers began reserving campsites, leaving comments like, "I know we can't come."
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More than 70 people are dead after a ski resort in Turkey went up in flames during the night.
Deep South sees unprecedented snow
Much of the country is seeing frigid temperatures while snow is impacting the U.S. as far south as Texas, Louisiana and the Florida panhandle. Kati Weis and Skyler Henry have more.
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New Hegseth allegations emerge
Peter Hegseth, President Donald Trump's Defense secretary pick, is facing new allegations, this time from his former sister-in-law, who claims the former Fox News host made his second wife fear for her safety. Hegseth's lawyer has denied the allegations. Nikole Killion has the details.
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Elon Musk's DOGE has a new cost-cutting target: the U.S. penny
Elon Musk's DOGE is taking aim at the U.S. penny, pointing out that it costs more to manufacture than it's worth.
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U.S. border agents told to summarily deport migrants without asylum hearings
U.S. border agents have been instructed to summarily deport migrants crossing into the country illegally without allowing them to request legal protection.
48 years after Hawaii teen's murder, ex-schoolmate is arrested in Utah
Honolulu Police say modern forensic tests allowed them to identify and arrest a suspect in Dawn Momohara's 1977 murder.
JetBlue now accepts Venmo payments to book flights, an airline first
Venmo payment options are available on JetBlue website, and will roll out on carrier's mobile app in coming months.
Ice chunk from JetBlue plane crashed through couple's ceiling, lawsuit says
A California couple is suing for $1 million in damages, citing property damage and emotional distress.
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Elon Musk's DOGE has a new cost-cutting target: the U.S. penny
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JetBlue now accepts Venmo payments to book flights, an airline first
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Trump wants the feds to lower prices for Americans. Can he deliver?
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Trump announces up to $500B in private sector AI infrastructure investment
President Trump announced billions in private sector investment by OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle to build AI infrastructure in the U.S.
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U.S. border agents told to summarily deport migrants without asylum hearings
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Trump calls National Cathedral bishop's sermon "nasty in tone"
In the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington asked President Trump to "have mercy upon the people in our country."
Senate Democrats work to delay speedy confirmation of Trump nominees
Senate Republicans are trudging through the process to confirm President Trump's nominees as Democrats push back on their speedy approval.
Will Trump's return force Europe to "wake up" on collective defense?
French President Emmanuel Macron says Europe must "wake up" and spend more on its defense as Trump returns, but how realistic is the suggestion?
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More than a dozen cats dead or sickened by bird flu in raw pet food, FDA says
The sick or dead cats include domestic, exotic and sanctuary cats. The FDA is investigating.
Trump moves to withdraw U.S. from the World Health Organization
President Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term, beginning the process of withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization.
Use of "aphrodisiac honey" is surging, customs officials warn
A record amount of illegally imported honey touted as a sexual enhancement — but often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs — was seized in France last year.
Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say
Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time since the current outbreak began in 2022, officials say.
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Sunfish that got sick recovers — thanks to human cutouts
A popular sunfish in Japan lost its appetite and banged on the side of its tank after the aquarium it lived in closed for renovations.
Record haul of cocaine linked to notorious cartel seized in Toronto
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Russian spy ship tracked off U.K. as defense official warns Putin
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Man admits to murders in crossbow attack on BBC presenter's family
A 26-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murdering 2 daughters and the wife of BBC broadcaster John Hunt in a knife and crossbow attack at their home.
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"Hot Bench" cast marks milestone
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Trevor Noah returns as Grammy Awards host
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Morris Chestnut on "Watson"
In the CBS show "Watson," Morris Chestnut takes on the role of Dr. John Watson, who, after the death of Sherlock Holmes, resumes his medical career while solving mysteries on his own. He joins "CBS Mornings."
Questlove explores 50 years of SNL music
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Songwriters Hall of Fame class of 2025
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Half of American teenagers get 4 hours or more of daily screen time and are more likely to experience anxiety and depression, a report found.
4 teens swap smartphones for flip phones
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Trump announces AI infrastructure project
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Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
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Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
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SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather
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Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
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Record haul of cocaine linked to notorious cartel seized in Toronto
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Man admits to murders in crossbow attack on BBC presenter's family
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Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht
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"Hot Bench" cast marks milestone
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