The Uplift: Finding purpose
A widower finds a new purpose – in a Publix – after losing his wife. Then, volunteers in Southern California gather to work at a drive-thru that serves nutritious foods for those in need.
A widower finds a new purpose – in a Publix – after losing his wife. Then, volunteers in Southern California gather to work at a drive-thru that serves nutritious foods for those in need.
A police officer becomes a guardian angel for a little girl struggling at school. A New Jersey toddler goes viral for the way she speaks, bringing joy and laughs to millions. A 7-year-old makes history at the rodeo. Plus, more inspiring stories.
A mom worried about her son with autism opens an inclusive cafe that employs people with disabilities. The community around Paradise, California, rallies behind a woman whose beloved pet was stolen. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
Spencer, the official mascot of the Boston Marathon, is honored by his community. David Begnaud introduces us to a woman who calls herself a "bad weather friend" – because she's there when you need her most. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
A trendsetting third grader creates a school tradition to don dapper outfits on Wednesdays. A retiree makes it her mission to thank those who may be in thankless jobs. Plus, more heartwarming and inspiring stories.
Born in a crucial time of need at the start of the pandemic, this organization began with a scrappy operation. Four million meals later, the Seva Collective has continued to grow.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
At his lowest moment, U.S. Army veteran and former teacher Billy Keenan found strength in his faith as he was reminded of his own resilience.
The So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe in Cedars, Pennsylvania employs 63 people — 80% have a disability.
Charlie Bird — the "major Swiftie" of the two — had the idea after the singer announced her new album "The Tortured Poets Department" at the Grammys.
Russ Cook says the scariest part of his run through Africa was "on the back of a motorbike, thinking I was about to die."
Lyn Story is a retiree whose mission is to be the "bad weather friend," someone who is there for you in a time of need. David Begnaud shows how her huge heart led to life-changing friendships.
For most basketball players, making it to the NBA is the ultimate dream. But Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges has another dream, too.
Barbie has added new dolls to its Role Models collection, based on real-life singers and actresses from around the world.
The Daily Show host's tearful eulogy to his three-legged dog, Dipper, prompts jump in contributions to Animal Haven a no-kill shelter in New York City.
Back in March, two officers and a good Samaritan risked their lives to rescue a couple who were trapped in a burning home in Cape Coral, Florida.
A surfing accident left New York teacher Billy Keenan paralyzed, but when he received a call from a police officer, his life changed.
A mom was worried about what her son, who has autism, would do after high school. So she opened the So Much To Give cafe, a restaurant in Cedars, Pennsylvania, that employs people with disabilities – and helps them grow.
David Begnaud visits Jeffrey Olsen, known as the "Toy Man" in Vista, California, who has dedicated over 30 years to donating toys, food, and clothes to those in need.
David Begnaud has the story of an unlikely friendship at a Massachusetts elementary school, proving that words are not always necessary to form a special connection.
A bus driver in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, sprang into action when he saw a toddler on the street barefoot and wandering alone. The driver rescued the child from the cold and then contacted authorities.
The birth of a baby giraffe at Chester Zoo in the U.K. was caught on camera. After 472 days of pregnancy, new mom Orla delivered a 6-foot-tall baby after three hours of labor. Within 30 minutes of being born, the baby was learning how to walk. There are only about 2,500 Rothschild's giraffes remaining in the wild.
To find out about her young son Keegan's innermost feelings, this mom asked him to finish sentences that she started. These were his touching responses.
The changes immediately open new doors for LGBTQ members — but over a quarter of U.S. congregations have already left the UMC, and more could follow.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial is set to continue for a second day Thursday.
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.
Wednesday's deadly weather comes after a series of deadly and powerful tornadoes struck the Midwest on Monday and Tuesday.
Justice Department accuses Hyundai Capital America of failing to obtain court orders before repossessing service members' cars.
The median U.S. rent now hovers around $2,000 a month, consuming a growing chunk of people's paychecks.
Regional grocery chains separately recall cheese spreads sold across the Midwest because they may be tainted with bacteria.
If it feels like everyone in New York City is richer than you, it's because they probably are.
The cost to buy a home is historically high, but Congress and the administration can do much more, experts say.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial is set to continue for a second day Thursday.
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
The Biden administration is planning to announce a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
Regional grocery chains separately recall cheese spreads sold across the Midwest because they may be tainted with bacteria.
The American Cancer Society is trying to find out why Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers.
The trend of teens and tweens obsessing over skin care is "at its max," one dermatologist says.
According to a new study, "vehicles are likely important sources of human exposure to potentially harmful" flame retardants.
Human Rights Watch says Sudan's RSF forces are waging "an ethnic cleansing campaign" in Darfur, warns another massacre may be looming.
The suspect's girlfriend reportedly told investigators he showed up at her house and told her he had done something to "three gringos."
Rescue work was turning into a victim recovery effort after an apartment building collapsed in South Africa, trapping dozens of construction workers.
Four flight attendants who worked at major international airlines and flew from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic were charged for allegedly smuggling drug money.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games but his spokesman said he will not meet with his father, King Charles III.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
"Grotesquerie" star Niecy Nash took to social media to show off her new co-worker, Travis Kelce, on the new horror-drama TV series by "American Horror Story" creator Ryan Murphy.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
As part of AAPI month, "CBS Mornings" partnered with the organization Gold House to celebrate its A 100 list, which recognizes this year's most impactful Asian-Pacific leaders. One of the honorees is actor Hoa Xuande. You may recognize him for his lead role in the HBO show "The Sympathizer." He stars alongside Sandra Oh and Robert Downey Jr. Jo Ling Kent met the rising star, whose unlikely Hollywood journey shows no signs of stopping.
Billboard's Carl Lamarre joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the heated feud between hip-hop artists Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
A new Microsoft report shows that 75% of workers now use artificial intelligence at their jobs. Jared Spataro, Microsoft's corporate vice president of AI at work, joins CBS News to discuss how the technology is changing workplaces.
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how millions work and the same is true for militaries worldwide. Autonomous weapons systems are already on the battlefield in Ukraine and Gaza. Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff, research professor at U.S. Army War College, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Santiago Paredes spent a decade doing final inspections on 737 fuselages for Spirit AeroSystems, one of Boeing's largest suppliers. He says he filed an ethics complaint when his managers asked him to speed up inspections about where he was finding issues, and when he was ignored, he eventually resigned. He spoke exclusively to Kris Van Cleave.
Jordyn Zimmerman is autistic and nonspeaking at 29, but she's still making her voice heard.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
The suspect's girlfriend reportedly told investigators he showed up at her house and told her he had done something to "three gringos."
Campus police discovered an assault rifle registered to the student, as well as several high-capacity magazines, ammunition and "hand-drawn images in a journal depicting a violent act."
A sting, part of "Operation MetaPhile," led to the arrests of two men at the same New Mexico motel Tuesday.
Florida sheriff deputies burst into the wrong apartment and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said.
Four flight attendants who worked at major international airlines and flew from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic were charged for allegedly smuggling drug money.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
United Launch Alliance decided to replace a suspect valve in the Atlas 5 rocket's upper stage, delaying launch to late next week.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner space capsule is set for a historic launch Monday night. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood looks at the long-awaited mission into orbit, and what it could mean for the future of space travel.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
The Biden administration says it paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week because of concerns that the Israeli military could use them in Rafah where more than one million civilians are sheltering. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the details.
The Biden campaign continued its focus on abortion rights Wednesday, with Vice President Kamala Harris speaking on the issue near Philadelphia. The stop comes as CBS News polling finds the presidential race is neck to neck in the Keystone State. Pennsylvania State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Biden campaign adviser, joins CBS News' "America Decides" to discuss.
Seventeen states in the U.S. now ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy or sooner, with some exceptions. Elizabeth Dias, national religion correspondent for The New York Times, joins "America Decides" to explain the history of six-week abortion bans and their increasing visibility.
The leaders of three large public school districts faced questions Wednesday from a House panel about antisemitism. They denied allegations they let the incidents run rampant at their schools. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has details on the hearing.
A new Microsoft report shows that 75% of workers now use artificial intelligence at their jobs. Jared Spataro, Microsoft's corporate vice president of AI at work, joins CBS News to discuss how the technology is changing workplaces.