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
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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
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Trump family crypto firm granted conditional approval to establish a bank
The plan has sparked criticism from Democrats, who argue that granting bank status to a business affiliated with the Trump family poses a conflict of interest.
Supreme Court won't rehear Trump's appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll case
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Woman fights off bear with spray after being attacked on trail in Alaska
A woman was running alone on a path called the Wolverine Bowl Trail when the brown bear attacked her, officials said.
Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Rep. Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.
Tommy John, MLB All-Star pitcher who had a surgery named after him, dies at 83
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Bacon says Congress "should have oversight" amid concerns about USS Lincoln
GOP Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska said Congress should conduct oversight following concerns about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is being replaced after a nearly nine-month deployment.
Beshear says he's "heard absolutely nothing" from McConnell
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following formal requests for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.
Short pants: The long and the short of it
The summer of 1936 saw a heat wave so dangerous at least five thousand people died. It also saw the popularization of a cooler fashion alternative – shorts – which, in some jurisdictions, were illegal.
How Lovina Zook left the Amish and found an online audience
This 23-year-old who grew up in a conservative Amish community and had never used a cell phone or computer is today an unlikely social media influencer, sharing stories and recipes of the Amish with her six million online followers.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.
Indiana storms linked to 7 deaths as floods trigger rescues and evacuations
Nearly 130,000 utility customers statewide remained without power as of Sunday afternoon.
American Kate Douglass sets 50-meter freestyle world record at Pan Pacific
Kate Douglass, 24, is a five-time Olympic medalist.
5 people injured in shooting at Virginia State University, 1 suspect arrested
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
Air traffic controller saves day when 2 jets with same call number converge
An air traffic controller's quick thinking helped avert a dangerous situation when two jets, one landing in Phoenix and the other simultaneously taking off, shared the same flight number and radio frequency.
Why freshmen at one high school give their mothers a goodbye kiss on their first day
For the last 26 years at Bishop Kelley High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the seniors surround the cars of the incoming freshmen and don't let them out until they do one specific thing: give their mothers a goodbye kiss.
Army temporarily grounds Apache helicopter training flights after deadly crash
The U.S. Army said Friday it is temporarily halting Apache helicopter training flights after two soldiers were killed earlier this week in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas.
Hormuz chaos highlights risks for other global trade chokepoints
The war in Iran has underscored how disruptions to a key shipping route thousands of miles away can have a material impact on American consumers.
FDA upgrades egg recall linked to salmonella to highest risk level
U.S. food regulators say 1.6 million cartons of recalled eggs can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
How to get a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
The U.S. has refunded more than $100 billion in illegal tariffs to businesses, and some of that money is going to consumers — here's what to know.
Walmart tomato soup kits recalled over Listeria risk, FDA says
The 14oz soup kits were distributed at Walmart stores in 29 states between June 30 and July 7, according to the FDA.
How double jeopardy could come into play after Mangione guilty plea
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal counts on Friday. His state trial is currently scheduled to begin on Sept. 8.
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Justice Department expands military's power to detain migrants near border
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
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Trump family crypto firm granted conditional approval to establish a bank
The plan has sparked criticism from Democrats, who argue that granting bank status to a business affiliated with the Trump family poses a conflict of interest.
Supreme Court won't rehear Trump's appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll case
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Woman fights off bear with spray after being attacked on trail in Alaska
A woman was running alone on a path called the Wolverine Bowl Trail when the brown bear attacked her, officials said.
Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Rep. Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.
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Trump family crypto firm granted conditional approval to establish a bank
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CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
Hormuz chaos highlights risks for other global trade chokepoints
The war in Iran has underscored how disruptions to a key shipping route thousands of miles away can have a material impact on American consumers.
FDA upgrades egg recall linked to salmonella to highest risk level
U.S. food regulators say 1.6 million cartons of recalled eggs can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
How to get a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
The U.S. has refunded more than $100 billion in illegal tariffs to businesses, and some of that money is going to consumers — here's what to know.
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CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
Supreme Court won't rehear Trump's appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll case
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
U.K. prime minister messages with impersonator of top Trump staffer
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
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RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
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Senior Israeli official calls for killing of "30 to 40" Gazans every night
Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for nightly "targeted assassinations" in Gaza: "They're not even people."
CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Thousands waiting for help as Indonesia earthquake death toll nears 70
Thousands of people are still waiting for aid on Indonesia's Flores island days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people.
U.K. prime minister messages with impersonator of top Trump staffer
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
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Jon Batiste on creating his 3 new albums
Jon Batiste speaks with "CBS Mornings" about his three new albums, which were inspired by composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Thelonious Monk, and explains how he crafted each one in a single day. The Grammy winner also gives an update on his wife, who is battling cancer.
Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Actor Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in "Remember the Titans" and "Heroes," has died at 36, her publicist confirmed. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Actor Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, her father confirmed in a statement. The star was known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville." Gayle King has a look at her life and career.
Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Movie theaters boom amid studio hits
The box office has been booming in 2026, with five blockbuster hits making over $1 billion. Mark Strassmann has more details from Los Angeles.
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States crack down on misleading home listings
More home listings are using AI to add furniture, repaint walls, spruce up landscaping and even add windows. But when does virtual staging cross the line into deception or even fraud? CBS News' Evyn Moon explores.
The iNaturalist app – Mixing science with fun
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species. (Originally broadcast March 22, 2026.)
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.
The silent spy game orbiting above Earth's skies
Above Earth's atmosphere, an arms race is unfolding. Thousands of miles above the ground, satellites from different companies and nations are observing us and each other. To learn more, Olivia Gazis traveled to Vantor, a Colorado-based satellite technology company.
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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Murder trial of Tupac Shakur to begin
Opening statements are expected to begin Monday in Las Vegas in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis has pleaded not guilty. CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi breaks down what to expect.
Trial starting after Microsoft exec's alleged murder-for-hire involving ex-wife
Jared Bridegan was repeatedly shot outside his vehicle while his 2-year-old child was strapped in a car seat.
Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.
Violent crime down in big cities
Violent crime numbers are down across many major U.S. cities. Ali Bauman is in Newark, New Jersey, which has seen a large drop in homicides.
5 hurt in Virginia State University shooting
Police say multiple suspects were involved in the Virginia State University campus shooting that wounded five on Saturday.
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
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Former Trump ambassador on U.S.-Iran deal
James Jeffrey, a former U.S. diplomat and deputy national security adviser under three administrations, including President Trump's first term, joins to discuss where U.S.-Iran relations stand as the 60-day negotiation period expires.
Florida gears up for primaries
Florida is set to hold primary elections on Tuesday, including a highly contested Republican gubernatorial primary to replace Rob DeSantis. CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede breaks down some key races to watch.
Legalities of Trump, DOJ relationship
Attorney General Todd Blanche refused to pledge that the Department of Justice would remain independent of President Trump and the White House, despite decades of precedent. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Murder trial of Tupac Shakur to begin
Opening statements are expected to begin Monday in Las Vegas in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis has pleaded not guilty. CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi breaks down what to expect.
Lawmakers concerned for troops on USS Lincoln
U.S. Central Command chief, Admiral Brad Cooper, met with troops on the USS Abraham Lincoln, whose historic deployment is raising concerns for the service members' mental health. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.