The Uplift: Finding friendship
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The Uplift: Meeting a watchmaker
A woman who lost her baby helps grieving mothers who have experienced the same loss. A couple who tied the knot 56 years ago with no wedding party becomes newlyweds again. And David Begnaud gets an assignment to travel to a surprise city and find a story in 48 hours.
More families choosing open embryo donations
In July, Clare Kilcullen gave birth to her daughter, Marlowe, thanks to a frozen embryo donated by a couple from Canada. As Jo Ling Kent reports, it's part of a growing movement to maintain a connection between donors of frozen embryos and their recipients.
WIC policy director on impact of shutdown
The government shutdown is threatening funding for free food programs. Ali Hard, public policy director of the National WIC Association, joins "The Takeout" to explain how the shutdown could impact millions of families reliant on the program.
The Suzanne Morphew Case: Nothing Is What It Seems
After a mother of two vanishes on Mother’s Day, bizarre clues emerge— a chipmunk alibi, a tranquilizer gun and a spy pen. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Behind steep decline of moms of young kids in workforce
For six years, Mackenzie Bruegge worked in medical billing. But with two young children at home, she says the math just didn't add up. Her decision to quit reflects a national trend. Lana Zak reports.
Prosecutors: Teen killed family over prom dispute
In 1989, 9-year-old Jessica Pelley came home and learned that four members of her Indiana family were dead. Years later, her stepbrother Jeff Pelley was convicted for killing her mother, stepfather and two sisters. Prosecutors said he murdered them in anger because he was not allowed to drive himself to his prom. Jim Axelrod previews the story that will air on “48 Hours” Saturday at 10/9c.
Husband of missing Connecticut woman arrested
The estranged husband of Jennifer Dulos, the missing Connecticut mother of five, was arrested and charged with murder and kidnapping Tuesday. Fotis Dulos is expected to be arraigned Wednesday. Two other people also were arrested in connection with Jennifer's death. Mola Lenghi reports on what we know about the arrests.
Average age of moms giving birth in U.S. rises to nearly 30 years old
Average age also increased for first-time moms, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts say there are a few reasons why.
FBI probing Kentucky pardons
The FBI is looking into controversial pardons made by Kentucky’s former Republican Governor Matt Bevin. Lawmakers from both parties say they're concerned that some of Bevin's last-minute pardons before he left office were favors to supporters. Don Dahler spoke to a mother who wishes she was warned that her daughter's rapist was going free.
Missing Idaho kids case takes alarming turn
The parents of two missing children from Idaho are now missing too, and the FBI thinks the kids are in serious danger. Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 17, haven't been seen for three months. Police believe their mother, Lori Vallow, and stepfather, Chad Daybell, could have answers if they can be found. Investigators say the children's disappearance could be connected to the death of Daybell's former wife. Errol Barnett reports.
Friend of dead TX mom charged with kidnapping
In a disturbing twist in the murder of Texas mom Heidi Broussard, the 33-year-old's close friend Magen Fieramusca was charged with two counts of kidnapping. Broussard and her three-week-old daughter Margot disappeared on December 12. The baby was found alive. Investigators say more charges could be coming as they work to determine who killed Broussard and left her in the trunk of the Fieramuscas' car. Authorities reportedly say Fieramusca had acted like she was expecting a child at the same time as Broussard, as part of a plot to kidnap baby Margot. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Mom gets kidney from daughter's teacher
A mom from North Carolina desperately needed a kidney and thought she'd have to wait up to eight years to get one. Then, her daughter's kindergarten teacher came to her hospital room with a surprise.
New book details House Speaker's rise
"Christine Pelosi joins ""Red and Blue"" to discuss the latest in the impeachment investigation and her new book about her mother, ""The Nancy Pelosi Way."" The book details the House Speaker’s rise through America's political ranks. "
Colorado mother accused of murdering daughter
A mother in Colorado who asked for donations to cover medical treatments for her dying daughter is now charged with murdering her child. The investigation started after she brought another daughter to a hospital claiming she was ill. Barry Petersen reports.
Funerals held for victims of Mexico attack
A mother and her four children were laid to rest after they were killed in an attack in Mexico. They are among nine Americans killed in the ambush. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest from Mexico.
On Mother's Day without a mom
"Sunday Morning" contributor Faith Salie remembers her mother, and the valuable lessons about motherhood that she realized only after becoming a mom herself.
Daryn Kagan on Mother's Day and her daughter's two mothers
Broadcast journalist Daryn Kagan, who married a widower with a young girl, talks about raising the daughter of a woman who did not live to see her grow up.
"The Pioneer Woman": Ree Drummond
One of the most popular figures on the Food Network is Ree Drummond, who loves butter, basset hounds and Ethel Merman. The bestselling cookbook author and the figure behind the top-rated cooking show, not to mention Pioneer Woman magazine, tells Alina Cho, "I'm not a trained chef … I really am a mom who cooks for her family." We also meet Ree's cattle-herding husband, Ladd Drummond, with whom she transformed the small town of Pawhuska, Okla., into a tourist destination.
Three wishes
At a nursing home in northwest Arkansas, 11-year-old Ruby Chitsey likes to go to work with her mom, a nurse who travels to several nursing homes in the area. And it was on one of those visits that Ruby started going up to residents with her notepad and asking them, "If you could have any three things, what would they be?" And so started a charity called "Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents." Steve Hartman reports.
Staying at Home
A mother's dilemma: Stay at home or not? In 2004, 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl reported on a growing trend of women "opting out" of their careers to stay home with their children.
The full episode from the April 27, 2014 edition of 60 Minutes Overtime
The final gifts that a mother and father gave their 14-year-old Jewish daughter as she boarded a train to escape the Nazis; and, when Lesley Stahl and the 60 Minutes team went 70 feet underground inside a nuclear control center, they found a system dating back to the 1960s.
Jennifer Lawrence's unconventional journey
The Oscar-winning actress dropped out of middle school to pursue acting and by 21 was headlining major motion pictures. Bill Whitaker reports.
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Alexia, Brayden, McKenzie, and Ember now live with their grandmother, "who had to change the whole way that she lived" because their mom does drugs
Jennifer Lawrence's unconventional journey
The Oscar-winning actress dropped out of middle school to pursue acting and by 21 was headlining major motion pictures. Bill Whitaker reports.
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State of the Union live updates as Trump prepares to deliver 2026 address
President Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress tonight. Follow for live updates.
Senate voting on DHS funding as ICE reform deal remains out of reach
The Senate is taking a procedural vote on funding for the Department of Homeland Security as a partial government shutdown stretches into an 11th day.
Speaker Mike Johnson calls for "patience" on economy: "You don't flip a switch"
Hours before President Trump's State of the Union address, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News the U.S. economy is on the right track — but inflation hasn't been "completely fixed yet."
Hegseth demands full military access to Anthropic's AI model, sets deadline
The Pentagon may decide to officially designate Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" to push them out of government, sources say.
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Johnson calls Democrats' boycott of Trump's State of the Union "detestable"
"We play for one team," House Speaker Mike Johnson told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil ahead of the State of the Union. "We're all for America."
Poll on Trump State of the Union finds most say admin. hasn't explained Iran policy
In new CBS News poll, most describe the state of the country as "divided;" Republicans are optimistic. Democrats and Republicans alike want to hear Trump talk about the economy and the cost of living.
3 charts highlight the affordability issues Americans worry about most
President Trump is expected to tout his administration's economic record in his State of the Union address, even as affordability remains front and center.
Friend of U.S. citizen killed by ICE agent disputed official account of shooting
The close friend and passenger of a 23-year-old American citizen who was killed by an ICE agent in Texas last year disputed officials' account of the fatal shooting.
Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is set to deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night as the party attempts to counter the president's message.
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Speaker Mike Johnson calls for "patience" on economy: "You don't flip a switch"
Hours before President Trump's State of the Union address, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News the U.S. economy is on the right track — but inflation hasn't been "completely fixed yet."
Johnson: Allegations against Gonzales are "detestable" but "we're trying to sort it out"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has been accused of having an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
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State of the Union live updates as Trump prepares to deliver 2026 address
President Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress tonight. Follow for live updates.
Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is set to deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night as the party attempts to counter the president's message.
AI skills are in demand, but don't always command pay premiums
Six in 10 employers want workers with AI skills, but few are offering higher base pay or bonuses for the know-how.
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AI skills are in demand, but don't always command pay premiums
Six in 10 employers want workers with AI skills, but few are offering higher base pay or bonuses for the know-how.
3 charts highlight the affordability issues Americans worry about most
President Trump is expected to tout his administration's economic record in his State of the Union address, even as affordability remains front and center.
Consumer confidence rose in February as labor market outlook improves
Consumers' perceptions of employment conditions improved slightly in February, helping bolster overall confidence in the economy.
Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
Paramount Skydance raises bid for Warner Bros. Discover to $31 per share
Warner Bros. Discovery said it will engage with Paramount Skydance to assess if its latest offer is superior to Netflix's $83 bid.
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Speaker Mike Johnson calls for "patience" on economy: "You don't flip a switch"
Hours before President Trump's State of the Union address, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News the U.S. economy is on the right track — but inflation hasn't been "completely fixed yet."
Johnson: Allegations against Gonzales are "detestable" but "we're trying to sort it out"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has been accused of having an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
Poll on Trump State of the Union finds most say admin. hasn't explained Iran policy
In new CBS News poll, most describe the state of the country as "divided;" Republicans are optimistic. Democrats and Republicans alike want to hear Trump talk about the economy and the cost of living.
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State of the Union live updates as Trump prepares to deliver 2026 address
President Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress tonight. Follow for live updates.
Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is set to deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night as the party attempts to counter the president's message.
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Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with David Oshinsky, author of "Polio: An American Story," and with violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, who contracted polio as a child, about how parents opting out of vaccinations for their children could affect polio rates here.
Robots can help amid nursing home staffing crisis
A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.
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American Airlines plane from Miami found with apparent bullet hole in Colombia
The bullet was located in the right wing of a 737 MAX 8 aircraft that flew from Miami, Florida, to Medellín on Monday night as flight 923.
Photographer on capturing Jack Hughes' toothless grin after Olympic gold
Getty Images photographer Elsa Garrison shares how she managed to capture a "pretty iconic" image of Team USA's Jack Hughes.
12th century Crusader sword discovered by student off coast of Israel
A student made the discovery "by chance" while swimming, according to the University of Haifa.
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges
Once a left-leaning political campaigner, Brand has rebranded himself as a conservative guru to millions of social media followers
France to punish U.S. ambassador after "surprise" no-show to diplomatic meeting
U.S. envoy Charles Kushner will be denied access to French government ministers due to his lack of attendance after comments about the death of a far-right activist
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Jeff Probst previews "Survivor"
Jeff Probst, who has hosted "Survivor" since it first aired more than 25 years ago, talks with "CBS Mornings" about how the 50th season is different, fan influence and what to expect with the premiere on Wednesday.
Neve Campbell on return to "Scream" franchise
Neve Campbell speaks to "CBS Mornings" about reprising her iconic role in the "Scream" franchise. Campbell talks about how the movie connects to a younger generation and her choice to speak out about pay disparity for "Scream 6."
Oprah reveals "Kin" as new book club pick
Oprah on "CBS Mornings" revealed "Kin" by Tayari Jones as her next book club selection. Kin is about two motherless daughters who have been best friends since early childhood, but their lives take different paths. This is only the tenth time Oprah has picked the same author twice.
Extended interview: Madison Beer
Madison Beer opens up about the start of her music career, artists who have inspired her along the way and creating her third studio album, "Locket," in an interview with CBS News senior culture correspondent Anthony Mason.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles on Monday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
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Hegseth demands full military access to Anthropic's AI model, sets deadline
The Pentagon may decide to officially designate Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" to push them out of government, sources say.
AI-driven attacks are increasing, report says
CrowdStrike is reporting an increase in AI-driven attacks around the world. Adam Meyers, the head of counter adversary operations at CrowdStrike, joins CBS News with more details.
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.
Teens use AI more frequently than parents know, survey finds
A Pew Research Center survey found that just 4 in 10 parents talk to their teens about AI usage.
Robots can help amid nursing home staffing crisis
A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.
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What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
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Former DEA chief examines "El Mencho" operation
The killing of Mexican cartel boss "El Mencho" has led to massive unrest across the country. Ray Donovan, who served as chief of operations at the Drug Enforcement Agency and oversaw the capture of El Chapo, joins with analysis.
Stepbrother charged in cruise ship death
CBS News has learned authorities have charged the stepbrother of Anna Kepner, who was found dead aboard a cruise ship in November 2025, with homicide. Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Utah judge in Charlie Kirk shooting case rejects bid to disqualify prosecutors
State District Judge Tony Graf decided in a Tuesday ruling to keep the Utah County Attorney's Office on the case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk.
Latest details on cruise ship death
The family of Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old who was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship in November, says her 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with homicide in her death, court documents show. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Guthrie family increases reward to $1 million
Savannah Guthrie posted a new video on Tuesday pleading for the return of her mother. The family is now offering a $1 million reward. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
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What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
NASA to start slow-moving process returning moon rocket to hangar this week
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
NASA's moon rocket hit by new problem, flight pushed to April
The Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — on a flight around the far side of the moon and back.
Report criticizes NASA Boeing Starliner trip
An internal investigation is blasting NASA's handling of the first piloted flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in 2024. The flight left two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station for nearly a year. The investigation found the flight was plagued by potentially life-threatening technical and management failures.
Cosmologist on UFO files
President Trump has ordered the release of all government documents related to aliens, UFOs and extraterrestrial life. It comes after former President Barack Obama addressed the topic earlier this week and said aliens are real, a statement which he later modified. CBS News contributor Janna Levin has more details.
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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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McCarthy previews 2026 State of the Union
President Trump is set to deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday night. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins "The Takeout" to discuss the points he believes the president should touch on.
McCarthy says Rep. Gonzales should resign
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas is facing calls to resign over his alleged affair with an aide who died after setting herself on fire. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joined CBS News to discuss the situation and also said Gonzales should step down.
Stakes of 2026 State of the Union address
President Trump is set to address the nation on Tuesday night to tout his accomplishments and lay out his agenda for the coming year. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
What Americans think about state of U.S.
Ahead of President Trump's State of the Union address, CBS News producer Jared Ochacher asked people on the street what they think.
Former DEA chief examines "El Mencho" operation
The killing of Mexican cartel boss "El Mencho" has led to massive unrest across the country. Ray Donovan, who served as chief of operations at the Drug Enforcement Agency and oversaw the capture of El Chapo, joins with analysis.