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CBS Reports goes to Illinois, which has one of the highest rates of institutionalization in the country, to understand the challenges families face keeping their developmentally disabled loved ones at home.
CBS Reports goes to Illinois, which has one of the highest rates of institutionalization in the country, to understand the challenges families face keeping their developmentally disabled loved ones at home.
The online campaign, launched ahead of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, challenges negative assumptions that people with Down syndrome can face: "Assume that I can, so maybe I will."
Mia Armstrong, a 13-year-old with an impressive array of accomplishments, has added author to her credentials with her new children's book, "I Am a Masterpiece!" Through her writing, Armstrong shares her life experiences as a person with Down syndrome portraying it as her "superpower" and inspiring readers with her story.
The 20-year-old's smiling face can be seen in Sephora, Kohl's and soon several other places across the country.
The black bear was filmed just inches away from a family as it interrupted a birthday lunch to devour the tacos and enchiladas
Gigi, who has Down syndrome, and her boyfriend, Lucas, who has autism, are celebrating six months together. They also hit another milestone on their date — driving alone in a car together.
The Klein sisters are four of 10 siblings. The youngest, Ted, has Down syndrome and just celebrated his 60th birthday. To celebrate, they sang him a personalized song, changing the lyrics of "My Guy" to "Our Ted." It brought him to tears.
In a lawsuit, Caden Cox makes disturbing allegations against his former supervisor, alleging Matthew Kmosko held him "at knifepoint in a campus bathroom during his work shift."
Christian Bowers has Down syndrome, and his mom, Donna Herter, said his lack of friends was making him feel depressed. She didn't know where to turn. So, she posted on Facebook.
Donna Herter says her 24-year-old son, Christian Bowers, was desperate for friends. Bowers has Down syndrome, and his mom didn't know where to turn. So she wrote a post on Facebook that went viral — and gained Bowers many new friends.
This year, Mattel's 2023 Fashionistas lineup includes new dolls in a variety of body types including a new Fashionista doll wearing braces and a Ken Fashionista doll with a prosthetic leg, according to the company.
For this woman in Syria, little boys and girls with Down syndrome don't always get the representation they deserve when they walk into toy stores — so she decided to change that.
Actor and former WWE star John Cena made a young fan's dream come true earlier this month. He visited a 19-year-old who has Down syndrome and is nonverbal after his family was forced to flee Ukraine because of Russia's invasion.
The couple has made history in each of their respective fields.
A couple from Puerto Rico with Down syndrome speak to David Begnaud about how they live their life without limits.
Hunter Peterson, a member of the Milwaukee Bucks Hoop Troop, has become a decorated member of the NBA team – even though he's not a player. Peterson, who has Down syndrome, recently received a championship ring from the Bucks for his impact on fans and the team.
A military mom said she has faced hurdles in getting care for her daughter who is deaf and has Down syndrome. She's now trying to help other military families with complex medical needs. Norah O'Donnell has more.
"For me, the most important thing about fulfilling my dreams is to show people around the world that there are no limits and to inspire them to pursue their own dreams," Sofía Jirau says on her website.
Evan Adelman has Down syndrome, but it's not holding him back from cheerleading. In fact, he's inspiring his peers. CBS Boston's Paula Ebben reports.
Until recently, Tim Harris was the only restaurant owner in the country with Down syndrome. For the last five years he has lived for his business. But now he is closing down to be with his new love, girlfriend Tiffani. Steve Hartman met the happy couple On the Road.
Two U.S. officials confirm to CBS News that an Israeli missile has hit Iran, in apparent retaliation for last weekend's drone and missile attack on the Jewish state.
Twelve people have been selected to serve as jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, filling out the panel on the third day of proceedings.
The bills are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to get badly needed lethal aid to Ukraine, as well as security funding for Israel and Taiwan.
His comments come as a deadlocked Congress continues to stall on Ukraine aid.
Cuba's deputy foreign minister tells CBS News that his country is willing to accommodate more than one deportation flight per month.
The Supreme Court will consider Monday whether bans on public camping constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" barred by the Eighth Amendment.
Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was one of three students suspended from Barnard College following a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University on Thursday.
Dubai is known for using planes to help prompt precipitation over the region. But experts say it did not play a role in this week's historic downpour.
Taylor Swift took to social media hours ahead of the expected release of her new album "The Tortured Poets Department."
The bills are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to get badly needed lethal aid to Ukraine, as well as security funding for Israel and Taiwan.
"Ultimately we think this is a better approach that reflects the evolution of the business," Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters said on an earnings call.
Taylor Swift's successes and failures, including the battle to regain control of her master recordings, are part of the syllabus at the University of California, Berkeley.
Prosecutors allege one of the suspects, Tifany Adams, provided a statement to law enforcement "indicating her responsibility" in the killings.
"Their job is to protect our investments," said one man whose bank account was drained of $15,000. "Otherwise, what's the point of putting it with a bank?"
"Ultimately we think this is a better approach that reflects the evolution of the business," Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters said on an earnings call.
"Their job is to protect our investments," said one man whose bank account was drained of $15,000. "Otherwise, what's the point of putting it with a bank?"
Online furniture and home furnishings seller says it is opening a brick-and-mortar location in May.
Tesla's stock price has tumbled 39% this year amid concerns about the electric vehicle maker's slowing growth.
Italy joins a long list of countries offering foreigners the opportunity to relocate, laptops in tow.
The bills are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to get badly needed lethal aid to Ukraine, as well as security funding for Israel and Taiwan.
His comments come as a deadlocked Congress continues to stall on Ukraine aid.
Two U.S. officials confirm to CBS News that an Israeli missile has hit Iran, in apparent retaliation for last weekend's drone and missile attack on the Jewish state.
Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was one of three students suspended from Barnard College following a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University on Thursday.
House Rules allow a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker. Conservatives want to keep it that way.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume the Infinite Herbs basil sold at Trader Joe's after 12 people were sickened.
A landmark review for Britain's National Health Service found young people have been let down by "remarkably weak" evidence backing medical interventions in gender care.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
British lawmakers have backed legislation that would see the legal age to buy tobacco increase by one year every year until it's eventually banned.
A new generation of deodorant products promise whole-body odor protection. Should you try one? Dermatologists share what to know.
The bills are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to get badly needed lethal aid to Ukraine, as well as security funding for Israel and Taiwan.
His comments come as a deadlocked Congress continues to stall on Ukraine aid.
Two U.S. officials confirm to CBS News that an Israeli missile has hit Iran, in apparent retaliation for last weekend's drone and missile attack on the Jewish state.
Cuba's deputy foreign minister tells CBS News that his country is willing to accommodate more than one deportation flight per month.
Two officers survived the plane crash in Elgeyo Marakwet county, about 250 miles northwest of Nairobi, Kenya.
"Ultimately we think this is a better approach that reflects the evolution of the business," Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters said on an earnings call.
Taylor Swift's successes and failures, including the battle to regain control of her master recordings, are part of the syllabus at the University of California, Berkeley.
Taylor Swift's successes and failures, including the battle to regain control of her master recordings, are part of the syllabus at the University of California, Berkeley. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Dickey Betts, a guitarist and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has died at the age of 80 following a battle with cancer. Betts wrote some of the bands biggest hits, including "Ramblin' Man."
Taylor Swift took to social media hours ahead of the expected release of her new album "The Tortured Poets Department."
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill supporting the development of nuclear fusion power. Hank Jenkins-Smith, professor of public policy at the University of Oklahoma, joins CBS News to discuss.
Sen. Maria Cantwell is backing an amended bill that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S.
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.
U.S. Senators are pressing banks to take more actions to help victims of wire fraud. CBS News national consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner has more on how Americans are being scammed.
Artificial intelligence has become so advanced it has now surpassed human performance in several basic tasks, according to a new report from Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Russell Wald, deputy director of the institute, joins CBS News to unpack more key findings from the study.
Some of the most critically endangered birds on the planet have been released back into the wild. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more on the harsh conditions Puerto Rican parrots face, and the people working to save them.
Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.
A human jawbone containing several teeth was linked to a former U.S. Marine who died almost 75 years ago during a military exercise in California.
The recent births of Noreen and Antonia are boosting hopes of diversifying the endangered species.
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
Prosecutors allege one of the suspects, Tifany Adams, provided a statement to law enforcement "indicating her responsibility" in the killings.
The man faces seven charges related to drug importation and dealing and 12 other charges. He faces life in prison, officials said.
Twelve people have been selected to serve as jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, filling out the panel on the third day of proceedings.
Sgt. Tony Anthony Mason Jr. was shot to death while sitting in a car with a woman he had been dating, according to police.
In an alibli court filing, lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, claim he was "out driving" the night of the killings.
NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Naples, Florida home last month was space junk from equipment discarded by the space station.
NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.
It was a "bittersweet moment" as United Launch Alliance brought the Delta program to a close.
NASA flight engineers managed to photograph and videotape the moon's shadow on Earth about 260 miles below them.
Millions of Americans poured into the solar eclipse’s path of totality to watch in wonder. The excitement was shared across generations for the rare celestial event that saw watch parties across the country as almost all of the continental U.S. saw at least a partial solar eclipse.
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.
Two U.S. officials confirm to CBS News that an Israeli missile has hit Iran. The strike follows last weekend's retaliatory drone and missile attack against Israel. Carissa Lawson anchors a special report.
Taylor Swift's successes and failures, including the battle to regain control of her master recordings, are part of the syllabus at the University of California, Berkeley. Jo Ling Kent has more.
U.S. officials, from the president to the Treasury secretary, are accusing China of pushing cheap goods. Mark Wu, professor of law at Harvard University, joins CBS News to examine how low-priced Chinese products could impact American businesses, workers and the global economy.
Some of the most critically endangered birds on the planet have been released back into the wild. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more on the harsh conditions Puerto Rican parrots face, and the people working to save them.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill supporting the development of nuclear fusion power. Hank Jenkins-Smith, professor of public policy at the University of Oklahoma, joins CBS News to discuss.