How to participate in Steve Hartman's "Taps Across America"
Thousands of trumpet and bugle players will sound Taps from their porches on Memorial Day.
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Finding the world's greatest mom before Mother's Day
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Kids are picking up their pitchforks for lockdown grievances
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How a N.C. nurse ended up volunteering at a Queens hospital
"I believe it's our duty," Bevin Strickland said. "I believe we should be compelled to do something when we can."
Newspaper delivery man turns into grocery lifeline
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Finding love in the age of social distancing
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"Kindness 101": Children write letters to heroes
Some kids went straight to the phone to thank the pharmacists and the fire chiefs and the nurses tending to grandparents in memory care. Others used sidewalk chalk to thank their mail carriers.
Steve Hartman's "Kindness 101," an online class to educate kids
We'll show some of my favorite "On the Road" stories and talk about the lessons within.
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Courtroom interpreter held by ICE says she worked in U.S. legally for decades
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FDA will consider easing restrictions on peptides touted by RFK Jr., MAHA figures
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Courtroom interpreter held by ICE says she worked in U.S. legally for decades
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Brian Hooker leaves Bahamas to be with ailing mother as search for wife continues
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FIFA chief Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup "for sure"
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated his stance Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the U.S.
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Billionaires, dark money fuel questions ahead of 2026 midterms
The ultra-wealthy donor class is getting ready to pour tens of millions into the fall elections that will decide which party will control Congress.
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S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs as investors shrug off Iran war fears
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Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules
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Why Jerome Powell — not Trump — will decide when the Fed chief steps down
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Allbirds's pivot from footwear to AI sends its shares soaring 600%
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It's Tax Day. Here's how big the average tax refund is in 2026.
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FDA will consider easing restrictions on peptides touted by RFK Jr., MAHA figures
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Senate rejects 4th attempt to curb Trump's war powers in Iran
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Why Jerome Powell — not Trump — will decide when the Fed chief steps down
President Trump would love to be finally rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But firing him would kick up a legal firestorm and roil financial markets, experts said.
Trump aide Sebastian Gorka signals he's interested in top counterterrorism post
Trump national security aide Sebastian Gorka has signaled his interest in becoming the next National Counterterrorism Center director, two U.S. officials said.
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FDA will consider easing restrictions on peptides touted by RFK Jr., MAHA figures
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New federal Medicaid rules require 1 month of work. Some states demand more.
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Florida doctor indicted after allegedly removing patient's liver instead of spleen
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Can Hungary's new leader wean his country off cheap Russian energy?
Hungary's politics have shifted definitively away from Russia and toward Europe, but quitting a cheap Russian energy habit could be painful.
Woman among 4 more Iranians sentenced to death over protests
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U.K. police hunt for 2 suspects in attempted arson attack on synagogue
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U.S. YouTuber gets 6 months in South Korean prison for offensive stunts
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Iran claims oil tanker transits Strait of Hormuz amid blockade
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Jury: Live Nation, Ticketmaster act as monopoly
A jury on Wednesday found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly over big concert venues. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
Ramy Youssef on new comedy special
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Ronda Rousey on return to MMA
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Inside the creation of "Front Porch Freestyles"
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"Margo's Got Money Troubles" stars on series
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Maine lawmakers pass rule on data centers
Lawmakers in Maine passed a temporary ban on new, large data centers in the state this week. If Gov. Janet Mills signs the legislation, the state will become the first to ban data centers. Daniel Kool, a cost-of-living reporter for the Portland Press Herald, joins CBS News to discuss.
Sneaker company Allbirds pivots to AI
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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New study researches AI and medical questions
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Everyday items born from space exploration
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March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
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Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
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When an Illinois grandmother had to sell her house after years of love and good memories, her granddaughter worked three jobs to make a dream possible. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Artemis II image raises heat shield concern
Now that Artemis II has gone up, around and come down again from the moon, there are questions about the heat shield that protected the crew on reentry. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Family speaks out as mom remains detained
Shanelle Kaul exclusively spoke with the family of a single mother who has been detained by federal immigration officials for nearly a month. She worked in the country for decades as a courtroom interpreter.
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Severe storms slammed the central U.S. for days and on Tuesday began moving east, threatening millions with another possible outbreak of tornadoes and hail. Rob Marciano tracks it all.
Jury: Live Nation, Ticketmaster act as monopoly
A jury on Wednesday found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly over big concert venues. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.