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.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. breaks silence after fiery plane crash
The ex-NASCAR driver praised the "quick response of my pilots, local law enforcement, emergency personnel and hospital staff"
Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo fired in 2014 Eric Garner death
New York City's police commissioner fired the officer involved in the 2014 death of an unarmed black man
Man who allegedly threatened 100 victim mass shooting arrested
Tristan Wix texted about his desire to set world record for "longest confirmed kill ever" and slay at least 100 people, authorities said
Tlaib and Omar denounce Israel travel ban in press conference
The two Democrats cast the travel restrictions as part of a broader effort to suppress the voices of those who criticize the treatment of Palestinians in occupied and disputed territories
Epstein signed will days before his death in Manhattan jail
Epstein put all of his holdings in a trust — known as the "The 1953 Trust" — though there's no word on beneficiaries
Maddy Freking wows fans at 2019 Little League World Series
Freking is only the 19th girl to play in the Little League World Series
Elizabeth Warren publicly apologizes for DNA test
The 2020 Democratic candidate came under fire after seeking a DNA test to back up her claims of having Native American heritage
Proud Boys members convicted for NYC brawl with Antifa
A jury deliberated for less than two days before convicting two members of the far-right group
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Elizabeth Warren apologizes for DNA test
"I know that I have made mistakes. I am sorry for the harm I have caused," Warren told a Native American audience Monday
CEOs say running a company isn't only about the stock price
In a shift, leading chief executives say companies also must invest in workers and protect the environment
Ohio boy donates $15,000 earned at county fair to St. Jude
Diesel Pippert earned thousands selling livestock — and wise beyond his years, he gave it to kids who need it more
Texas school district sued for coloring in student's haircut
"J.T. felt extremely degraded and suffered at least great embarrassment, shame, anxiety and depression," the complaint reads
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Juul raises $325 million despite growing health concerns
Facing stricter regulation in the U.S., the vaping company has been pushing to expand overseas
World
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Tourists face jail time for stealing sand from Sardinia, Italy
The couple told police they took the sand because they wanted to keep it as a "souvenir"
500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
Iran sanctions threaten the lives of young cancer patients
In the battle over sanctions between the U.S. and Iran, the losers are Iranian cancer patients seeking life-saving drugs
DHS says "Remain in Mexico" program is one "we're building to last"
Under the policy, approximately 32,000 asylum seekers have been returned by the U.S. to Mexico — where most struggle to find lawyers and some face persecution
NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
U.S.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. breaks silence after fiery plane crash
The ex-NASCAR driver praised the "quick response of my pilots, local law enforcement, emergency personnel and hospital staff"
Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo fired in 2014 Eric Garner death
New York City's police commissioner fired the officer involved in the 2014 death of an unarmed black man
Man who allegedly threatened 100 victim mass shooting arrested
Tristan Wix texted about his desire to set world record for "longest confirmed kill ever" and slay at least 100 people, authorities said
Tlaib and Omar denounce Israel travel ban in press conference
The two Democrats cast the travel restrictions as part of a broader effort to suppress the voices of those who criticize the treatment of Palestinians in occupied and disputed territories
Politics
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Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Tlaib and Omar denounce Israel travel ban in press conference
The two Democrats cast the travel restrictions as part of a broader effort to suppress the voices of those who criticize the treatment of Palestinians in occupied and disputed territories
Elizabeth Warren publicly apologizes for DNA test
The 2020 Democratic candidate came under fire after seeking a DNA test to back up her claims of having Native American heritage
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Elizabeth Warren apologizes for DNA test
"I know that I have made mistakes. I am sorry for the harm I have caused," Warren told a Native American audience Monday
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Entertainment
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Elton John blasts press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan
He explained Harry's mother, Princess Diana, was one of his "dearest friends" and that he feels "a profound sense of obligation" to protect him
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Megan Rapinoe's dad probably voted for Trump
Rapinoe spoke about what it was like to come out to her conservative parents
"The Rock" and Lauren Hashian tie the knot
Johnson's former brother-in-law snapped photos of the happy couple during the seaside wedding
George R.R. Martin: "Game Of Thrones" TV show ending is "freeing"
"I don't think it was very good for me because the very thing that should have speeded me up actually slowed me down," Martin said
Technology
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Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
Funeral homes now live streaming memorial services
Roughly 20% of funeral homes in U.S. offer an online option to grieving family and friends who can't attend the event
Overstock shares sink after CEO comments about "Deep State"
Investors are fleeing retailer Overstock after its CEO issued a bizarre statement about the "deep state" and "men in black"
U.S. lawmaker joins international Facebook investigation
Rep. David Cicilline joins the International Grand Committee on Disinformation and "Fake News," as lawmakers from a dozen countries seek answers on election influencing
Science
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500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
Activists mourn first Icelandic glacier lost to climate change
A memorial plaque was installed at the site of the former glacier, warning that "in the next 200 years all our glaciers are expected to follow the same path"
Rescued baby dugong dies of shock with a stomach full of plastic
"Her death will remind Thais and people all over the world not to dispose trash into the oceans," a Natural Resources and Environment Minister said
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Health
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Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Juul raises $325 million despite growing health concerns
Facing stricter regulation in the U.S., the vaping company has been pushing to expand overseas
Dog Goods USA recalls pig ears in 33-state outbreak of salmonella
Pet owners are urged to return pig ears sold under the Chef Toby brand amid reports of 127 people falling ill
Teen blames vaping after his lung collapses
As the CDC and state health departments investigate acute lung injuries possibly tied to e-cigarettes, one teen launches a social media campaign, #lunglove, against vaping
Thousands of veterans fear "burn pits" have exposed them to lethal disease
At some of military bases in Afghanistan, waste materials were disposed of in so-called "burn pits"
MoneyWatch
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Epstein signed will days before his death in Manhattan jail
Epstein put all of his holdings in a trust — known as the "The 1953 Trust" — though there's no word on beneficiaries
U.S. kids are quitting sports amid rising costs, inequality
Youth sports participation is rising among richer families, as children lower down the ladder exit the field
34% of economists expect a recession in 2021
The good news for Americans? Fewer forecasters think a serious downturn is likely to hit next year
CEOs say running a company isn't only about the stock price
In a shift, leading chief executives say companies also must invest in workers and protect the environment
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Crime
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Tourists face jail time for stealing sand from Sardinia, Italy
The couple told police they took the sand because they wanted to keep it as a "souvenir"
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo fired in 2014 Eric Garner death
New York City's police commissioner fired the officer involved in the 2014 death of an unarmed black man
Man who allegedly threatened 100 victim mass shooting arrested
Tristan Wix texted about his desire to set world record for "longest confirmed kill ever" and slay at least 100 people, authorities said
Epstein signed will days before his death in Manhattan jail
Epstein put all of his holdings in a trust — known as the "The 1953 Trust" — though there's no word on beneficiaries
Space
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Space
NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Milky Way black hole emits mysterious light flare
Scientists spot a flare of light coming from a black hole in the Milky Way. Syracuse University physics professor Duncan Brown explains to CBSN how the mysterious event may have occurred.
Dream Chaser spaceplanes to launch on Vulcan rocket
Sierra Nevada Corp. picks ULA's Vulcan rocket to boost Dream Chaser spaceplanes into orbit
Our galaxy's black hole suddenly flashed a bright light
Scientists called the flashes "unprecedented"
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
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Warren apologizes for ancestry controversy
At a Native American forum in Iowa Monday, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren apologized for controversy caused by her previous claims of Native American heritage. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Zak Hudak reports.
Trump 2020 press secretary talks economics
Donald Trump is dismissing what could be warnings of a possible looming recession. Kayleigh McEnany, the national press secretary for the Trump 2020 campaign, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss their economic strategy.
Planned Parenthood rejects "gag order"
Planned Parenthood announced it's giving up its federal funding from Title X, a program dedicated to providing birth control to low-income women. The decision was made after the Trump administration issued a new rule that would prohibit clinics from referring women for abortions. Jan Crawford and Kate Smith join CBSN with more on how this could impact the organization.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Warren apologizes at Native American forum
Massachusetts Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren apologized Monday for her past claims of Native American heritage. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe was at the forum in Sioux City, Iowa. He spoke with CBSN's Elaine Quijano about what he heard.
