The Uplift: Diamond stories
David Begnaud has a double header — two stories about how baseball can help build community.
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The Uplift: A teen and his turkeys
A man who found solace in sunsets while caring for his ill wife finds a way to bring that peace to others. A teen collects turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving to give to veterans. A mom reunites with the man who saved her life after she was diagnosed with a tumor.
The Uplift: Look for the helpers
Amid the Southern California wildfires, we have seen many stories of sorrow and loss – but also of survival and love. In the darkness, there are moments of light. This episode of "The Uplift" is dedicated to those helping victims of the fires – from daring rescues to finding personal ways to offer support.
The Uplift: A wish for others and a walk down the aisle
A 13-year-old boy who got one wish and used it to help others. A bride who surprised her groom and guests with a special walk down the aisle. And a father-daughter duo taking RV trips to bond – and help others. All that, plus our most heartwarming videos of the week.
The Uplift: A special dress, a surfer and a shout
A New Jersey boy goes surfing every day – no matter the weather – for a good reason. A bride wore a special tactile wedding dress for her groom, who is blind. And the unique way moms are letting out their pent-up frustrations. Plus, in honor of Women's History Month, we shine a light on a woman bonding with her community.
The Uplift: Sunflowers, superheroes & more
A man is inspired by his late mother to spread joy by becoming a superhero. A school custodian is overcome with emotion when she walks into work. Two Harvard freshmen help Ukrainians find safe places to stay. Plus, the meaning behind the sunflower billboards popping up across the U.S., on this week's episode of "The Uplift."
The Uplift: Royals and roller coasters
A 78-year-old in the U.K. honors Queen Elizabeth II by dedicating her house to royal family memorabilia. Children's book author Mo Willems discusses his new book "The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!" And NASA's first Black astronaut candidate, Ed Dwight, continues to make an impact.
The Uplift: A tractor trip and TikTok surprise
A 76-year-old takes an 1,800-mile road trip on his tractor – for a good reason. A TikTok star uses his platform for kind gestures and surprises. A horse farm in New York City helps veterans and people with disabilities. Plus, our most viral, heartwarming videos of the week.
The Uplift: Elephants, dogs, robot spiders
Visit an elephant sanctuary in Thailand helping gentle giants in need. Meet Hudson Rowan, the 14-year-old artist behind an unconventional "I voted" sticker design that will be used on Election Day. Learn about how a comfort dog is helping the people who usually help others.
The Uplift: A unicorn for a pet
A congressman brings his baby son along for a historic vote – and some father-son bonding. A girl makes a unique wish for a mystical pet, and strangers help her pursue her dreams. Plus, heartwarming videos you need to see.
The Uplift: Fortune Feimster
Comedian Fortune Feimster talks about finding yourself and your comedy. A TikToker combines two very different niches – graveyards and baking. A woman spreads joy in a simple way – holding signs on the side of the road. Plus, our viral videos you just need to see.
The Uplift: Holiday helpers
Volunteers help Holocaust survivors in New York celebrate Hanukkah. A town finds a unique way to use Christmas trees to help their community. A woman goes on a mission to bring holiday lights to her neighborhood.
Former U.S. Olympian calls Biles a role model
Former Team USA gymnast Nastia Liukin said what Simone Biles did in Tokyo is more impressive than any of her past Olympic wins. Liukin spoke to CBS News about how it's not accomplishments in the arena, but in the community, that make athletes role models.
Detroit lawnmower gang going strong after 15 years
In 2010, with Detroit on the brink of bankruptcy and about to shut down public parks, Tom Nardone got his lawnmower and took matters into his own hands. Years later, he's still at it, but with a larger crew. Lauren Winfrey reports.
Nebraska doctor has unusual payment plan
Nebraska surgeon Demetrio Aguila served across Asia for eight years as an air force doctor before realizing he could make an impact closer to home. After seeing patients in his clinic who could not pay for treatment, he began a program that offers them the option to pay for surgery by volunteering for local humanitarian groups. Meg Oliver shows how the plan is paying off in our series A More Perfect Union.
Friend group founds cancer support nonprofit
A group of high school students in New Jersey joined forces to rally support for a friend battling cancer. Now, nearly 20 years later, these friends are taking their effort nationwide. Our series A More Perfect Union takes Vladimir Duthiers inside "Student Movement Against Cancer," now a nonprofit helping people across the country.
Christmas tree farmer back to work after fire
When a fire destroyed Christmas tree farmer Larry Ryerson's equipment, his community decided to step up to help. Now, he's back to business. Mark Strassmann shares his story.
"Sober curious" reshaping social life
In life and online, interest in the sober community is booming. On Instagram, there are more than 1.2 million #soberlife posts. More than 500,000 boast "sober is sexy." Dr. Tara Narula reports.
2 armed students shot by Wis. cops in 2 days
For the second time this week, a Wisconsin community is reeling after police shot an armed student on a high school campus. The latest violence unfolded Tuesday in Oshkosh where officials said a 16-year-old student was wounded after stabbing a school resource officer. On Monday, around 70 miles away in Waukesha, police shot a 17-year-old who they said threatened an officer with a pellet gun. Dean Reynolds reports.
Paradise banding together through football
One year ago, crews finally extinguished the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California. Now football is helping to bring the community together. Jonathan Vigliotti explains.
"Sesame Street" has roots in black culture
It has been 50 years since "Sesame Street" was created. Bryan Greene, freelance reporter for the Smithsonian Magazine, joins CBSN to discuss the show's roots.
Roommate charged in death of college student
The community at Clark Atlanta University is mourning the loss of 21-year-old student Alexis Crawford. Her roommate and her roommate's boyfriend have been charged with Crawford's murder. Mark Strassmann reports.
Boston program transforms gang members into college students
In Boston city and community leaders are engaged in a bold experiment: To use higher education to transform the city's most dangerous neighborhoods. The program "Boston Uncornered" recruits gang members to drop their guns and enroll in college by paying them to do so. Supporters say it costs less than the ongoing cycle of enforcement, incarceration and recidivism, and is also an investment in the community. Dana Jacobson reports.
Community buys car for woman in need
This 60-year-old woman was walking 12 miles to and from work every day, six days a week. She is a symbol of hard work and determination to her community, so they knew they had to help out in a big way.
On The Trail: A distant cemetery
In the South, Decoration Day is marked by placing flowers on the headstones of ancestors. There are songs, sandwiches, even a bit of scripture. Conor Knighton attended a Decoration Day ceremony that took place in a very remote spot: on top of a mountain, inside of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where an entire community had been uprooted decades earlier for a dam project.
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Mystery of the missing minute from Epstein jail video solved
Documents that were part of the Epstein files release help explain why a video released from the night of Epstein's death was missing one minute close to midnight.
Investigators in Guthrie search get over 4,000 calls to tip line in 24 hours
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1 and ransom notes were being investigated.
Ukrainian Olympian banned from Winter Games over helmet honoring war victims
Ukrainian Olympian banned from Winter Games for insisting on wearing helmet honoring athletes killed in his country's war with Russia.
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Voluntary departures hit record high as detained immigrants lose hope
Vilma Palacios is one of thousands who have given up their immigration cases and voluntarily left the U.S. after being detained. More detainees are opting for voluntary departure than ever before, a CBS News analysis found.
House votes to rescind Trump's Canada tariffs
The measure's passage is largely symbolic as it's likely to be vetoed by the president if it survives a Senate vote.
Bondi had list of a Democratic lawmaker's Epstein files "search history"
A high-profile House Democrat is accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of "spying" on her search history while she pored through Jeffrey Epstein-related documents.
Justice Department fires U.S. attorney hours after judges picked him for the job
A panel of judges in New York appointed a new top federal prosecutor in Albany after a Trump nominee was found to be serving unlawfully — but within hours, the Justice Department said it had fired the judges' new hire.
How did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's doorbell footage?
Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnected with no active subscription to store video.
House approves the SAVE America Act as GOP makes election bill push
The SAVE America Act would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
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Voluntary departures hit record high as detained immigrants lose hope
Vilma Palacios is one of thousands who have given up their immigration cases and voluntarily left the U.S. after being detained. More detainees are opting for voluntary departure than ever before, a CBS News analysis found.
One dead, dozens hurt when bus carrying community college baseball team crashes in Iowa
A community college bus carrying the school's baseball team crashed and overturned in a ditch in rural Iowa.
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Mystery of the missing minute from Epstein jail video solved
Documents that were part of the Epstein files release help explain why a video released from the night of Epstein's death was missing one minute close to midnight.
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Monk who led peace walk to D.C. tells CBS News peace "begins from within"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara said the public support he received gives him hope for the future.
House votes to rescind Trump's Canada tariffs
The measure's passage is largely symbolic as it's likely to be vetoed by the president if it survives a Senate vote.
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Some job-seekers are paying thousands of dollars just to land an interview
"Reverse recruitment" firms promise to cut the length of job searches in half and help connect candidates with employers.
Stellantis issues "do not drive" warning for cars with unrepaired air bags
Stellantis is telling owners of the affected vehicles not to drive them until a potentially dangerous air bag is replaced. See which models are affected.
Dispute over Cardi B's Super Bowl cameo roils prediction markets
Cardi B appeared during Bad Bunny's halftime show at the Super Bowl, but one prediction market says it's unclear whether she sang.
TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
Data center building boom stirs pushback in state and local politics
The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.
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Voluntary departures hit record high as detained immigrants lose hope
Vilma Palacios is one of thousands who have given up their immigration cases and voluntarily left the U.S. after being detained. More detainees are opting for voluntary departure than ever before, a CBS News analysis found.
Justice Department fires U.S. attorney hours after judges picked him for the job
A panel of judges in New York appointed a new top federal prosecutor in Albany after a Trump nominee was found to be serving unlawfully — but within hours, the Justice Department said it had fired the judges' new hire.
Bondi had list of a Democratic lawmaker's Epstein files "search history"
A high-profile House Democrat is accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of "spying" on her search history while she pored through Jeffrey Epstein-related documents.
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Mystery of the missing minute from Epstein jail video solved
Documents that were part of the Epstein files release help explain why a video released from the night of Epstein's death was missing one minute close to midnight.
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Monk who led peace walk to D.C. tells CBS News peace "begins from within"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara said the public support he received gives him hope for the future.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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Ukrainian Olympian banned from Winter Games over helmet honoring war victims
Ukrainian Olympian banned from Winter Games for insisting on wearing helmet honoring athletes killed in his country's war with Russia.
House votes to rescind Trump's Canada tariffs
The measure's passage is largely symbolic as it's likely to be vetoed by the president if it survives a Senate vote.
Breezy Johnson has plans for her repaired gold medal
Team USA star skier Breezy Johnson talks with CBS News about her broken Olympic medal, a superstition, and what keeps her motivated on the slopes.
Rules of mysterious ancient board game decoded by AI, scientists say
The aim of the "deceptively simple but thrilling strategy game" was to hunt and trap the opponent's pieces in as few moves as possible, scientists said.
Lindsey Vonn shares update after 3rd surgery: "I'm making progress"
The 41-year-old American came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics and crashed seconds into her downhill race on Sunday.
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James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
Looking back at James Van Der Beek's life
James Van Der Beek, the star of teen classics like "Varsity Blues" and "Dawson's Creek," has died at the age of 48. His wife posted about his death on Instagram on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
New York Fashion Week designer on his runway
Christian Cowan is one of the many designers featured in this season's New York Fashion Week. The 31-year-old is the creative director of his fashion label, which he founded in 2017. He joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his upcoming runway.
Fashion week kicks off in NYC
Fashion Week officially began on Wednesday in New York City. The top designers and brands are getting ready to showcase their fall and winter collections. CBS News contributor Lauren Sherman has more.
Actor James Van Der Beek dies at 48
Actor James Van Der Beek, known for his roles in "Dawson's Creek," "Varsity Blues" and more, has died at the age of 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media.
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How did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's doorbell footage?
Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnected with no active subscription to store video.
TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
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.
Americans turn to AI for mental health advice
Millions of Americans are turning to AI for emotional therapy. A report in JAMA found about 13% of young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice. Dr. Sue Varma, a board-certified psychiatrist, explains what to know about safety, privacy and ethical standard concerns.
AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Latest details on Day 11 of Guthrie search
FBI agents are combing through the rugged desert terrain of Arizona, searching for new clues in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Then, former FBI special agent Jeff Harp joins with analysis.
How did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's doorbell footage?
Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnected with no active subscription to store video.
Over 4,000 calls in 24 hours to Guthrie tip line
The FBI conducted searches along several Tucson roadways on Wednesday in its search for Nancy Guthrie. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
New details in Tumbler Ridge shooting
Police say a shooter killed at least nine people and injured dozens of others in shootings at a high school and a home in British Columbia, Canada. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Bitcoin's possible role in Nancy Guthrie case
A purported ransom note for Nancy Guthrie demanded payment in bitcoin. Ben Weiss, a crypto reporter for Fortune, joins with analysis.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Extended interview: Breezy Johnson
CBS News' Seth Doane speaks with U.S. Olympic skier Breezy Johnson about her plans for her broken and repaired gold medal, her parents, her teammates Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn and more.
Investigators search near Nancy Guthrie's home
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is intensifying, with FBI agents conducting an extensive search along roads in the area near her home in Tucson, Arizona. It comes after authorities detained a man overnight for questioning, before releasing him hours later. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Pasta frenzy inside the Olympic village in Milan
In Italy's Olympic village, even if you win or lose -- there's always dinner. CBS News took an informal poll.
James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
Latest details on Day 11 of Guthrie search
FBI agents are combing through the rugged desert terrain of Arizona, searching for new clues in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Then, former FBI special agent Jeff Harp joins with analysis.