Meeet "Trash the Clown," unconventional hero cleaning up her hometown
A Port Huron mom, known as "Trash the Clown," is cleaning up her city one bag at a time and inspiring community involvement.
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Dear David: Stories of triumph that inspire perseverance and compassion
CBS News contributor David Begnaud shares inspiring stories of perseverance and compassion.
Teen caught graffitiing finds unexpected support from Sioux Falls mayor
Jaden Brunz, an 18-year-old artist, turned a risky graffiti project into a promising opportunity with the help of Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken.
David Begnaud honors his former teacher who's retiring after decades of teaching
CBS News contributor David Begnaud surprises his former teacher and mentor, who has made an impact on countless lives through her decades in the classroom.
Tulane University students design, build tiny home for man in need
For 10 months, students at Tulane University worked to design and build a tiny home for a member of their community in need. The home is just 440 square feet, but its impact is immeasurable.
Man's simple greeting every school morning leaves lasting impact
Dick Kazan is dedicated to sharing a simple message that makes a big difference in people's daily lives, but he didn't always have that perspective.
Social media sensation Judge Frank Caprio on cancer diagnosis, courtroom lessons
Through his actions and words, Judge Frank Caprio has shown that compassion and kindness can make a significant difference in people's lives.
11-year-old turns lawn mowing dreams into reality
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Officials say delays in election-related mail could disenfranchise voters
State and local election officials warned that ongoing issues could risk disenfranchising voters.
TD Bank gave incorrect customer data to consumer reporting agencies
Financial watchdog says Toronto-Dominion Bank shared incorrect info for thousands of its U.S. customers with consumer reporting companies.
Justin Timberlake to agree to a plea deal in DWI arrest, sources say
Justin Timberlake is poised to agree to a plea deal in his DWI case in Sag Harbor, Long Island, sources tell CBS News New York.
Opening statements set as trial for police charged in Tyre Nichols death begins
Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith have pleaded not guilty to federal charges in the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols.
House delays vote on GOP measure to fund the government
Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that the House would not proceed with a planned vote on a stopgap measure to keep the government funded.
Extreme heat is linked to pregnancy issues — and the risk is growing
Homicide, named by one study in 2022 as the leading cause of death of pregnant women in the U.S., is also among the risks inflated by extreme temperatures.
Here's how much Social Security benefits are forecast to rise in 2025
Social Security Administration is expected to disclose cost-of-living adjustment for retired workers in mid-October.
Pakistani man faces new terrorism charge in alleged murder-for-hire plot
A Pakistani man who was arrested earlier this year for allegedly plotting to assassinate current and former U.S. government officials now faces accusations of terrorism.
Trump Media shares slide after Donald Trump and Kamala Harris debate
Trump Media and Technology Group shares fell sharply after the former president's debate with Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Officials say delays in election-related mail could disenfranchise voters
State and local election officials warned that ongoing issues could risk disenfranchising voters.
TD Bank gave incorrect customer data to consumer reporting agencies
Financial watchdog says Toronto-Dominion Bank shared incorrect info for thousands of its U.S. customers with consumer reporting companies.
Justin Timberlake to agree to a plea deal in DWI arrest, sources say
Justin Timberlake is poised to agree to a plea deal in his DWI case in Sag Harbor, Long Island, sources tell CBS News New York.
Opening statements set as trial for police charged in Tyre Nichols death begins
Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith have pleaded not guilty to federal charges in the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols.
House delays vote on GOP measure to fund the government
Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that the House would not proceed with a planned vote on a stopgap measure to keep the government funded.
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TD Bank gave incorrect customer data to consumer reporting agencies
Financial watchdog says Toronto-Dominion Bank shared incorrect info for thousands of its U.S. customers with consumer reporting companies.
Here's how much Social Security benefits are forecast to rise in 2025
Social Security Administration is expected to disclose cost-of-living adjustment for retired workers in mid-October.
Trump Media shares slide after Donald Trump and Kamala Harris debate
Trump Media and Technology Group shares fell sharply after the former president's debate with Vice President Kamala Harris.
School lunch transaction fees are taking toll on parents, watchdog finds
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finds families typically pay as much as 60 cents per dollar for each electronic payment transaction.
Fearing the worst, schools deploy armed police to thwart gun violence
After a false alarm that a gunman was roaming one Catholic high school, the local diocese began forming its own armed police force.
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Officials say delays in election-related mail could disenfranchise voters
State and local election officials warned that ongoing issues could risk disenfranchising voters.
Right-wing influencer spreads false claim Harris wore earpiece
The baseless claim has been repeated after several presidential debates.
House delays vote on GOP measure to fund the government
Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that the House would not proceed with a planned vote on a stopgap measure to keep the government funded.
Pakistani man faces new terrorism charge in alleged murder-for-hire plot
A Pakistani man who was arrested earlier this year for allegedly plotting to assassinate current and former U.S. government officials now faces accusations of terrorism.
Trump Media shares slide after Donald Trump and Kamala Harris debate
Trump Media and Technology Group shares fell sharply after the former president's debate with Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Tube-tying rose after Roe v. Wade was overturned, study shows
More women chose to have their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, according to a new study.
Extreme heat is linked to pregnancy issues — and the risk is growing
Homicide, named by one study in 2022 as the leading cause of death of pregnant women in the U.S., is also among the risks inflated by extreme temperatures.
Apple's new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here's what to know.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
Cuomo testifies about COVID nursing home deaths
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo testified before Congress about his administration's handling of the COVID pandemic.
Decades of national suicide prevention policies haven't slowed the deaths
Despite years of national strategies to address the suicide crisis in the U.S., rates continue to rise.
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Pakistani man faces new terrorism charge in alleged murder-for-hire plot
A Pakistani man who was arrested earlier this year for allegedly plotting to assassinate current and former U.S. government officials now faces accusations of terrorism.
Olympic breaker Raygun is top ranked despite controversial performance
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
Russia responds to Harris-Trump debate: "Leave our president alone"
The Kremlin says Kamala Harris and Donald Trump threw around Vladimir Putin's name too often during their debate, and "we really, really don't like this."
Jewelry seized by Nazis from concentration camp prisoners returned to kin
Valuables taken from Nazi concentration camp prisoners are returned to their families in a ceremony "important for sentimental reasons but also for historical reasons."
4 climbers found dead on Mont Blanc after phone connection cuts out
French rescue officials said they found the bodies of two Italian and two South Korean climbers close to the peak of Mont Blanc.
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Muni Long on her journey from writing hits to becoming a VMA nominee
Before becoming a Grammy-winning solo artist, Muni Long wrote hits for stars like Rihanna and Mariah Carey. Now, she's nominated for best R&B song at the VMAs.
Olympic breaker Raygun is top ranked despite controversial performance
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
Frankie Beverly, R&B singer and Philadelphia native, dies at 77
Legendary R&B singer and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly has passed away, his family announced on Instagram Wednesday.
Muni Long on her journey to the VMAs
Ahead of the Video Music Awards, where she's nominated for best R&B song, Muni Long joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her rise from hit songwriter for stars like Rihanna and Mariah Carey to a Grammy-winning solo artist with millions of fans on Spotify.
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris in post signed "Childless Cat Lady"
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
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Apple's new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here's what to know.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
Microsoft holding cybersecurity summit
Microsoft is holding a cybersecurity summit Tuesday in the wake of the CrowdStrike software update that caused a global outage in July. Microsoft reportedly plans to address ways the tech industry can improve its security. CBS News cybersecurity contributor Andrew Boyd has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Apple must pay Ireland more than $14 billion in back taxes, court rules
Ruling comes on same day EU court enforces whopping $2.7 billion penalty against Apple in long-running antitrust case.
How the new iPhone 16 makes use of AI
In a product launch Monday, Apple unveiled a slate of new gadgets that feature artificial intelligence. The announcement included details about the new iPhone 16, which is expected to hit U.S. stores in October. CBS News' Danya Bacchus has the details.
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California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
State of emergency over California Line Fire
Firefighters are battling triple-digit temperatures as they fight Southern California's Line Fire. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency with thousands evacuating ahead of the blaze. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Missouri patient contracts bird flu despite no known contact with animals
The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.
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Justin Timberlake to agree to a plea deal in DWI arrest, sources say
Justin Timberlake is poised to agree to a plea deal in his DWI case in Sag Harbor, Long Island, sources tell CBS News New York.
Officers on trial in Tyre Nichols' death
The Memphis police officers charged in connection to Tyre Nichols' death are in court for opening statements. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith pleaded not guilty to charges related to Nichols' death in January 2023. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
U.S. accuses man dubbed "The Tank" of leading cartel fuel theft ring
The U.S. says Ivan Cazarin Molina answers directly to Jalisco cartel leader "El Mencho" who has a $10 million bounty on his head.
DUI law advocate charged with daughter's death after allegedly leaving her in a locked car during heat wave
Prosecutors claim the mother's blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit when officers found her and her daughter inside a locked SUV.
Neighbors say Kentucky highway shooting suspect threatened them with rifle
A neighbor of the man suspected of shooting five people on a Kentucky highway say the man once pointed a loaded AR-style rifle at him and his child.
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Russia launches NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts to space station
Don Pettit is replacing astronaut Tracy Dyson, who plans to return to Earth on Sept. 23, after a six-month stay aboard the space station.
SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn mission
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched into space with billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crewmates aboard. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest on the mission.
SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn crew
SpaceX launched its Polaris Dawn rocket into orbit Tuesday morning after several failed attempts. If all goes according to plan this time, the four private civilians on board will take part in a a historic space walk that's set for Thursday. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
SpaceX launches billionaire on mission slated to have first private spacewalk
The mission features the first non-government spacewalk by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX crew trainer Sarah Gillis.
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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What to expect from 2024 MTV VMAs
Megan Thee Stallion will host Wednesday's MTV Video Music Awards. Taylor Swift leads the night with 12 nominations. Jack Irvin, a digital music reporter at PEOPLE Magazine, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss what viewers can expect from the awards show.
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Several wildfires are blazing in California. A man has been arrested for allegedly sparking the Line Fire. CBS News Los Angeles' Rick Montanez reports from Wrightwood, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
Donald Trump says he won debate
Former President Donald Trump says he is looking into the possibility of a second debate against Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump says he won the debate Tuesday in Philadelphia against Harris. CBS News' Errol Barnett has more.
How Harris, Trump reacted to debate
Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump are reacting to their debate in Philadelphia Tuesday. CBS News campaign reporters Katrina Kaufman and Nidia Cavazos report on the candidates' reactions.
Donald Trump's comments on Springfield
Former President Donald Trump repeated baseless claims apparently sparked online about immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, eating people's pets. CBS News campaign reporters Aaron Navarro and Libby Cathey break down the debate moments that are gaining traction online.