Given 8 months to live, a teen beat cancer thanks to an extraordinary friendship
In 2022, at the age of 14, Dylan Mwaniki was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. Four years later, he graduated from high school.
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Doctor has a special surprise for her patient
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise.
NTSB investigating skydiving plane crash
A plane crash near Kansas City, Missouri, killed 11 skydivers and their pilot on Sunday. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak reports.
2 men charged after gear stolen from England's World Cup team
Footwear and soccer balls were among the items taken, the BBC reported, but the theft did not include anything "game-critical."
Baggage handlers struggle to fold baby stroller
Baggage handlers went viral after a struggle to fold a stubborn baby stroller. Tony Dokoupil has more.
At least 6 dead after tornado rips through Michigan and storms hit central U.S.
Severe storms were sweeping across the central U.S., and forecasters warned tornadoes could turn dangerous across several states.
Freedom Plane celebrates 250 years of U.S.
The American Freedom Train steamed across the country to mark the nation's bicentennial 50 years ago. Natalie Brand reports that this year, marking the 250th anniversary, the train is now a plane.
Fed meeting minutes reveal deep splits on December rate cut decision
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
Federal Reserve officials remain cautious on future rate cuts
Minutes from September Fed meeting reveal a divide between members who support additional rate cuts and those worried about inflation.
Lightning "megaflash" recognized as new world record
A lightning flash that extended 515 miles from eastern Texas to near Kansas City, Missouri, in 2017 is recognized as being the longest horizontal distance.
Tracking winter storms across U.S.
There are deadly storms from the Central Plains and South, all the way to New England. Meanwhile, a mix of snow, ice and rain are pushing East. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast.
Midwest hit with snow as storm heads east
On Sunday, winter advisories and winter storm warnings are up from Colorado all the way to Pennsylvania. It already looks like the real deal in big parts of the country. Jeff Berardelli reports.
Kansas City to remove MLK's name from street
Nearly 70% of Kansas City voters supported returning Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to its original name, The Paseo. Allison Kate from the Kansas City Star joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the reasons behind the vote.
Roger Waters: "Another Brick in the Wall"
A founding member of Pink Floyd, rock legend Roger Waters kicked off his solo "Us + Them Tour" in Kansas City on May 26, with a rousing rendition of "Another Brick in the Wall," from the classic album, "The Wall." Don't miss Anthony Mason's profile of Waters on "Sunday Morning" June 4.
Paul Rudd, the tiny superhero with a big heart
Tracy Smith spends time with actor Paul Rudd, star of the upcoming Marvel adventure, "Ant-Man and the Wasp," and also the superhero behind the Big Slick celebrity fundraising weekend benefiting Mercy Children's Hospital in Kansas City.
Fatal1ty
Steve Kroft profiles Jonathan Wendel, 24, arguably the best professional video game player -- or "cyberathlete" -- in the world. By 2006, Wendel, known by the pseudonym "Fatal1ty," had won $300,000 at 41 tournaments and was declared world champion of four different games.
Tornado confirmed near Kansas City
Multiple sirens have been heard in and around Kansas City Tuesday warning of tornadoes, with one already confirmed on the edge of the city. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports.
Kansas City tries a different tack to address its homeless crisis
Kansas City's homeless prevention coordinator is working to direct churches, aid organizations and shelters to align their resources in an effort to get people a place to stay while supporting their needs.
Inside fight to end homelessness in Kansas City
The number of homeless people in the U.S. is growing. The Department of Housing and Urban Development reports that the number of unhoused Americans rose 18% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Ian Lee reports on the effort to end the chronic problem in Kansas City.
Firefighter paramedic fatally stabbed by patient inside ambulance
Graham Hoffman, 29, was taking a patient to the hospital following a routine medical call from police when he was stabbed in the chest, piercing his heart.
Satanist group attempts to hold Black Mass at Kansas Statehouse, 4 arrested
About 30 members of the Kansas City group Satanic Grotto rallied outside the Statehouse for the separation of church and state on Friday.
Super Bowl reporter found dead had sedative in his system, police say
Adan Manzano, an anchor and reporter for Telemundo in Kansas City, Missouri, was found dead in his room during Super Bowl week.
Potential economic consequences of DOGE cuts
The Trump administration ordered the termination of more than 6,000 Internal Revenue Service employees last week. According to a local union, that includes roughly 1,000 IRS workers in Kansas City alone. Donna Ginther, director of the Institute for Policy and Social Research at the University of Kansas, joins "America Decides" to discuss the potential economic ramifications.
Man dies days after pleading guilty to shooting Black teen who rang his doorbell
Andrew Lester pleaded guilty in the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black honor student who rang the White man's doorbell by mistake.
Kansas City retiree who shot Ralph Yarl pleads guilty to lesser charge
As part of a plea deal, Andrew Lester pleaded guilty to second-degree assault in the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl. He will be sentenced in March.
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Medical plane missing near Nantucket with 6 on board, authorities say
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Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David
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Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
