Texas officer keeps school safe while spreading joy
To the teens at Clark High in Plano, Texas, Officer Parker is a confidant and confidence booster
Everyday Heroes
Former Giants player saves man from roof of burning home
Cole Farrand used an extension ladder from his grandparents’ house to bring the man to safety
Pearl Harbor hero, 93, returns to the base 75 years after saving lives
Mel Heckman, who helped rescue his fellow sailors, fulfilled his wish to return with his family
Man in Texas saves his brother and dog in N.C. via Twitter
Craig Williams was scrolling through pictures of hurricane devastation on Twitter when he stumbled across a pic of his brother's house
La. woman saved from certain death during flooding reunited with rescuer
In Baton Rouge last month, David Phung -- a land surveyor by trade -- demonstrated he’s pretty good in the water, too -- saving a dog and her owner from floodwaters
Mass. boy helps save baby brother from choking to death
10-year-old calls 911 and runs barefoot for help when little brother chokes on a piece of fruit, family says
Caught on camera: Teacher's aide saves choking boy
Teacher's aide in Oklahoma is being commended after she saved a little boy who had swallowed a penny
Caught on dashcam: Oregon trooper saves 2-year-old on busy road
Video shows trooper snatching up tot from busy highway moments before 18-wheeler rolls by
Bachelor detective takes on case of two Pittsburgh boys
After meeting two foster children at his boxing gym, no-nonsense veteran cop went from a man's man to family man
School custodian hailed a hero after saving 3rd grader's life
"If he wasn't there, I probably would have died," says 8-year-old
Good Samaritan killed helping stalled driver
Driver stopped to help a person on a California highway whose car had run out of gas
Quick-thinking bus driver saves unconscious motorist
A Massachusetts bus operator is credited with preventing a dangerous accident with only seconds to spare
Caught on camera: Texas cop saves little girl from choking
Body-camera captures the moment a police officer saves the life of a toddler who stopped breathing and was turning blue
Police officer in Texas hailed a hero after rescuing drowning man
Dashboard camera video shows the moment a Fort Worth police officer jumped into a Texas lake to help save a drowning person
Florida boys rescue toddlers from burning home
A 10-year-old and an 11-year-old rushed into a mobile home filled with thick smoke to pull two young kids out
Colorado boy, 10, dies after alerting family to fire
The boy is being credited with with alerting his mother to the fire, which started when the family of six was sleeping in their Leadville home
Retired NYPD detective drowns while saving boy
New Yorker was vacationing with family in Puerto Rico when he saw boy struggling in the surf
Hero teen struck by truck, still pulls man to safety
"He was in the opposite lane and I thought, 'I can't let him stay there.'"
Trucker who helped save sex captive in Virginia: "I've got daughters"
When Kevin Kimmel caught a glimpse of a distraught-looking young woman in an RV, he knew he had to act
Shoveling it forward: The kindness of strangers
Wisconsin firefighters finish shoveling snow from man's driveway after taking him to hospital
Girl helps paramedics through sign language skills
A 10-year-old in Kansas used her signing skills to assist emergency health care workers with a car crash victim
D.C. "Pajama Lady" helps kids in need on Christmas
Armed with PJs, Kathy Jackson is passing on a Christmas tradition to hundreds of foster children
Sydney siege victims lauded as heroes
One of the two killed in the standoff reportedly grabbed the hostage taker's gun, while the other is said to have shielded a pregnant friend
Family saved from burning home by 6-year-old girl
The fire blazed through the coastal Massachusetts house, but the girl's quick action prevented any loss of life
Postal workers get thanks for thwarting a predator
Three Illinois postal workers say something suspicious one day; their actions may have saved a young boy
U.S.
Ned Beatty, "Network" and "Deliverance" actor, has died at 83
Beatty's manager said he died Sunday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Gottlieb says Delta variant likely to become dominant U.S. strain
"I think the risk is really to the fall that this could spike a new epidemic heading into the fall," the former FDA commissioner said.
Biden's ex-COVID aide faults Trump administration for "deadly sins"
The errors by the Trump administration cost American lives, Slavitt said.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, June 13, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Susan Collins pushes "targeted, responsible" bipartisan infrastructure deal
Collins said the plan from the bipartisan group of senators focuses specifically on traditional infrastructure.
Transcript: Andy Slavitt on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Andy Slavitt, former White House senior COVID-19 adviser, that aired Sunday, June 13, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Senator Susan Collins on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Senator Susan Collins that aired Sunday, June 13, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken that aired Sunday, June 6, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Blinken says China "has to cooperate" with COVID origin probe
The G-7 nations are calling for a so-called "Phase II" study from the World Health Organization on the origins of COVID-19.
CBS News poll: Vaccinated or not, Americans venture out
As Americans head out and things reopen, they've got requests for businesses they'll frequent, and most also favor employer vaccine mandates.
Stephen King on "Lisey's Story" and keeping his imagination young
At 73, the bestselling author of horror and suspense, who has adapted his 2006 novel for Apple TV, talks about what his early success with "Carrie" meant for his mother; and how a box left behind by his late father changed the course of his life.
Biting into the flamin' hot origin story of Flamin' Hot Cheetos
For years, Richard Montañez sold an American success story that, as a janitor at a Frito-Lay factory, he cold-called the company CEO to pitch the snack food hit Flamin' Hot Cheetos. There's just one problem: Flamin' Hot Cheetos were already on store shelves.
F. Lee Bailey: An appreciation
The lawyer famed for high-profile defendants died last week at age 87. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty looks back at Bailey's career and his controversies.
"In the Heights" star Anthony Ramos on Latino representation in musical theater
The actor and singer featured in the original cast of "Hamilton" now stars in the film version of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning musical, "In the Heights."
Biden says U.S. is "back at the table" as G-7 comes to close
"I conveyed to each of my G-7 counterparts the U.S. is going to do our part. America is back to the table," the president said in a press conference.
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Cancel the Tokyo Olympics? It's unlikely. Here's why
The coronavirus has already delayed the Summer Games a year, and there's a chorus calling for it to be nixed completely, but there's an awful lot at stake.
Israeli parliament approves new government, ending Netanyahu's rule
Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Netanyahu turned bitter rival, has become prime minister.
Novak Djokovic comes from behind to win French Open
This is Djokovic's 19th Grand Slam singles title.
Bidens meet Queen Elizabeth for tea at Windsor Castle
fter the tea, Mr. Biden said the queen was "very gracious" and she reminded him of his own mother.
G-7 leaders call for new investigation into COVID-19's origins
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a press conference Sunday that the G-7 leaders have agreed to create "global pandemic radar" to spot diseases before they spread.
U.S.
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Ned Beatty, "Network" and "Deliverance" actor, has died at 83
Beatty's manager said he died Sunday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Gottlieb says Delta variant likely to become dominant U.S. strain
"I think the risk is really to the fall that this could spike a new epidemic heading into the fall," the former FDA commissioner said.
Biden's ex-COVID aide faults Trump administration for "deadly sins"
The errors by the Trump administration cost American lives, Slavitt said.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, June 13, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Susan Collins pushes "targeted, responsible" bipartisan infrastructure deal
Collins said the plan from the bipartisan group of senators focuses specifically on traditional infrastructure.
Politics
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Bidens meet Queen Elizabeth for tea at Windsor Castle
fter the tea, Mr. Biden said the queen was "very gracious" and she reminded him of his own mother.
Biden's ex-COVID aide faults Trump administration for "deadly sins"
The errors by the Trump administration cost American lives, Slavitt said.
G-7 leaders call for new investigation into COVID-19's origins
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a press conference Sunday that the G-7 leaders have agreed to create "global pandemic radar" to spot diseases before they spread.
Blinken says China "has to cooperate" with COVID origin probe
The G-7 nations are calling for a so-called "Phase II" study from the World Health Organization on the origins of COVID-19.
CBS News poll: Vaccinated or not, Americans venture out
As Americans head out and things reopen, they've got requests for businesses they'll frequent, and most also favor employer vaccine mandates.
Entertainment
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Ned Beatty, "Network" and "Deliverance" actor, has died at 83
Beatty's manager said he died Sunday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Latest on the Tokyo Olympics
Weighed down by a litany of negative news, unwanted by much of the Japanese public and medical community, the fate of the Summer Games seems murky. Lucy Craft takes a look.
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Cancel the Tokyo Olympics? It's unlikely. Here's why
The coronavirus has already delayed the Summer Games a year, and there's a chorus calling for it to be nixed completely, but there's an awful lot at stake.
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Meet the robots inside Amazon's fulfillment centers
With access granted for the first time ever, "Sunday Morning" visited the company's secret technology facility near Seattle to observe how high-tech tools are being used to aid human workers.
McDonald's becomes latest company to be hit by data breach
Fast-food chain says only customers in South Korea and Taiwan are affected after customers' personal data exposed.
Hybrid work models pose security risks, but safeguards exist
A company's weakest link can expose the entire firm to security attacks. An expert provides tips on how to remain vigilant.
Music publishers sue Roblox for copyright infringement
The National Music Publishers' Association alleges that the popular gaming platform "actively encourages" its players to upload popular music skirting licensing fees.
Apple unveils new privacy features in iOS 15 and other products
Tech giant is strengthening its privacy features, including enabling people to track how apps harvest their data.
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Gottlieb says Delta variant likely to become dominant U.S. strain
"I think the risk is really to the fall that this could spike a new epidemic heading into the fall," the former FDA commissioner said.
Blinken says China "has to cooperate" with COVID origin probe
The G-7 nations are calling for a so-called "Phase II" study from the World Health Organization on the origins of COVID-19.
Astronomers discover "weird" exoplanet that could have water clouds
Exoplanet TOI-1231 b is "oddly reminiscent" of Neptune, scientists say, and could contain clouds with water.
Hospitals across U.S. tell workers they must get COVID-19 shots
Hundreds of thousands of health care employees face deadlines to get shots. Some are pushing back.
"Ring of fire" solar eclipse captured in photos around the world
Millions of people around the world marveled at the sight of the annular solar eclipse Thursday morning.
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Gottlieb says Delta variant likely to become dominant U.S. strain
"I think the risk is really to the fall that this could spike a new epidemic heading into the fall," the former FDA commissioner said.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Judge dismisses lawsuit over hospital's vaccine requirement
U.S. district judge Lynn N. Hughes said in his ruling that claims that the vaccines are dangerous are both "false" and "irrelevant."
TSA screens over 2 million travelers in a day - most since March 2020
The 2,028,961 people screened on Friday represent 74% of the travel volume compared to the same day in 2019, signaling that summer travel is picking up.
ER visits for suspected suicide attempts among teen girls rose during pandemic
The CDC called for "increased attention to, and prevention for, this population."
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The new place for personal finance tips? TikTok
Looking for help with your personal finances? Check out TikTok. But beware of scams and bad investing advice.
Consumer prices are soaring. Here's what's increasing the most—and why
Shortages are driving up costs of big-ticket items like cars and washing machines, while pricier crops lead to higher grocery bills.
Biting into the flamin' hot origin story of Flamin' Hot Cheetos
For years, Richard Montañez sold an American success story that, as a janitor at a Frito-Lay factory, he cold-called the company CEO to pitch the snack food hit Flamin' Hot Cheetos. There's just one problem: Flamin' Hot Cheetos were already on store shelves.
Hospitals across U.S. tell workers they must get COVID-19 shots
Tens of thousands of health care employees face deadlines to get immunized or risk losing their jobs. Some are pushing back.
Diverse comic book series returns after two decades
Milestone Comics was founded in 1993 by a team of African American artists and writers who wanted to tell the stories of underrepresented communities while tackling big issues..
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Debate lingers over cause of Texas cheerleader's fatal injuries
Prosecutors allege Cayley Mandadi was beaten to death by her boyfriend, Mark Howerton. But the defense has other explanations as to how she could have died.
1 killed in downtown Austin shooting, authorities say
One suspect is in custody and another remains at large, according to police.
What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
"The Capitol Attack is likely the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice," the government said in a court filing.
Police: Florida supermarket gunman made threats before shooting
The gunman had posted on social media that he wanted to kill people and children, police said.
1979 contract murder tied to former Tennessee governor
A trusted ally of Jimmy Hoffa was gunned down after testifying about a corrupt governor, officials say.
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Astronomers discover "weird" exoplanet that could have water clouds
Exoplanet TOI-1231 b is "oddly reminiscent" of Neptune, scientists say, and could contain clouds with water.
"Ring of fire" solar eclipse captured in photos around the world
Millions of people around the world marveled at the sight of the annular solar eclipse Thursday morning.
NASA's Jupiter probe beams back first pictures of Ganymede
The Juno probe will make flybys of three of Jupiter's moons thanks to a mission extension.
How to watch the rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse on Thursday
Look up! But don't forget your solar eclipse glasses.
Jeff Bezos is heading to space in own rocket
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced Monday that he'll fly to space on his own rocket. The New Shepard, built by Bezos' space company Blue Origin, is set to blast off from West Texas on July 20. Christian Davenport, who covers NASA and the space industry for The Washington Post (owned by Bezos), joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the significance of the upcoming flight.
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Cayley Mandadi death: A look at her final hours
After attending a music festival with her boyfriend in October 2017, Cayley Mandadi died from injuries she sustained that day -- but what exactly caused her death?
Ted Bundy: The serial killer's final years
Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy's murder spree ended when he was caught shortly after attacking several women at Florida State University in Tallahassee.
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Forbes has updated their billionaires list, detailing the richest people around the world.
Richard Ramirez: The story, the evidence, the Night Stalker
Before the world knew Richard Ramirez as a convicted killer, he was known as the Night Stalker.
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Actor Ned Beatty has died at 83
Ned Beatty, the indelible character actor whose first film role as a genial vacationer raped by a backwoodsman in 1972's "Deliverance" launched him on a long, prolific and accomplished career, has died. He was 83. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Simone Biles: The 60 Minutes Interview
Sharyn Alfonsi speaks with the gold medal-winning gymnast about the year-long delay before her final Olympic Games, USA Gymnastics' response to Larry Nassar and why she thinks the training she went through in previous years wasn't right.
The story of the last known slave ship
The Clotilda was burned and sunk in an Alabama River after bringing 110 imprisoned people across the Atlantic in 1860. Three years ago, its remains were found. Anderson Cooper reports on the discovery of the wreck and the nearby community with descendants of the enslaved who were aboard the ship.
Why do mass shooters choose the AR-15 style rifle?
Some of the worst massacres in recent memory have had something in common: the AR-15 style rifle. Scott Pelley reports on why the high velocity rounds used in the gun makes it so deadly.
6/13/2021: High Velocity, The Last Slave Ship, Simone Biles
What makes the AR-15 style rifle the weapon of choice for mass shooters; Inside the wreck of the last ship known to have brought enslaved Africans to America; And, Simone Biles: The 60 Minutes Interview