Jazz legends' nonprofit inspires next generation of musicians
The founder of Jazz House Kids has produced some big stars, but says the focus is on how jazz has the power to make students better at whatever they choose to pursue.
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Texas targets religious groups aiding migrants
The issue of immigration has led to tensions between the federal government and the states and between border governors and big city mayors. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the story of a legal fight between a decades-old Catholic charity in El Paso, Texas, and state officials.
Nonprofit reunites Marines with their K9s
After K9s retire from service, a non-profit animal welfare group is helping reunite them with their Marine handlers.
Group makes sports accessible to disabled athletes
In 2020, two New York brothers with a love for lacrosse were inspired by their sister to create a nonprofit group designed to make the sport more accessible to children with disabilities. Four years later, their group offers a variety of sports for athletes of all abilities.
Nonprofit on Melinda French Gates donation
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates is donating $1 billion over the next two years to help women's rights, including reproductive rights. A nonprofit independent news outlet called "The 19th" will receive a multi-million dollar donation. Its co-founder and CEO, Emily Ramshaw, discusses the donation on "CBS Mornings."
Melinda French Gates $1B grant: Who benefits?
Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates announced Tuesday her plans to donate $1 billion over the next two years to various organizations and individuals working on behalf of women and families. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the details.
Nonprofit leader on state of AAPI in film, TV
The iconic Cannes Film Festival will wrap up this weekend, with an added focus on cultural representation. Gold House, a nonprofit that focuses on promoting and uniting the Asian Pacific community, worked with Cannes to help diversify the films and filmmakers that receive spotlights. Co-founder and CEO Bing Chen joins CBS News to discuss the state of AAPI representation in entertainment.
Drive-thru food pantry feeds thousands in Southern California
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.
Drive-thru food pantry feeds thousands in California food desert
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, bringing on new volunteers, partnering with food banks, companies and farms, and hosting special toy and clothing drives.
Aaron Carter's new song posthumously released
First on "CBS Mornings," we're getting a first listen to a never-before-heard song from Aaron Carter. Carter died in 2022 after struggling with addiction and mental health issues. Now, his team and his sister, Angel Carter Conrad, are releasing his previously unheard music. "The Recovery Album" comes out May 24. Part of the proceeds will go to the nonprofit "The Kids Mental Health Foundation," formerly known as "On Our Sleeves."
Nonprofit provides free guide dogs
"Guiding Eyes for the Blind," a New York-based nonprofit, provides free guide dogs for the visually impaired. Each year the group is able to provide 150 dogs, which can costs thousands of dollars to train and care for, to those in need.
Nonprofit provides culinary training, free meals
Farming Hope, a nonprofit in San Francisco, provides culinary training for those who have been incarcerated, experienced homelessness or been the victims of violent crime. On top of that, all the meals that are served are free, providing a much-needed lifeline for those experiencing food insecurity. CBS Bay Area's Itay Hod has the story.
Texas accused of stymying help for migrants
CBS News has learned that Texas officials are being accused of purposely making it harder to coordinate its migrant busing operation to Democratic-led cities. National correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Nonprofit teaches kids confidence with improv
In our series "A More Perfect Union," we'll show you how the innovative nonprofit The Unscripted Project is giving improvisational comedy a serious role in the classroom to help students learn confidence and other life skills. CBS News National Correspondent Jericka Duncan gave it a try at one Philadelphia school.
"Unbelievably frugal" Indianapolis man left $13 million to charities
Terry Kahn lived in a modest house, drove an old Honda and refused to carry a cellphone because he thought it cost too much.
Training program restores hope for jobless miners
The recent boom in renewable energy has impacted the coal industry. But new labor opportunities are coming in the form of a community-based nonprofit in West Virginia that is teaching unemployed coal miners valuable job skills that they can use to transition careers. Mark Strassmann has details.
Jeremiah Program celebrates 25 years empowering single mothers and their children
Jeremiah Program celebrates 25 years empowering single mothers and their children
American woman said to be among 18 aid workers detained in Afghanistan
A regional official tells CBS News the aid workers were arrested for "promoting Christianity," but the nonprofit group involved says it's received no information.
Stopping abuse of disability accommodations
Companies, including airlines and theme parks, are starting to crack down on people who are abusing disability accommodations in order to skip lines or save money -- but their practices to uncover these opportunists may actually be creating more challenges for those with disabilities. Amy Schinner, a park reporter for the travel planning company Touring Plans, joins CBS News to discuss.
Migrants arriving in New York face challenges
As New York City officials say they need more federal funding to care for an influx of asylum seekers, one nonprofit group is stepping in to help connect migrants with food benefits. CBS News' Aubrey Gelpieryn spoke with some of the migrant mothers seeking assistance who say they're worried their children have gotten thinner since coming to the U.S.
A Harvard law student's appreciation
Before attending Harvard Law School, Rehan Staton worked in sanitation, refurbishing dumpsters. So, he was that rare student who recognized and thanked custodians and cafeteria staff at the school. Correspondent Steve Hartman reports on a nonprofit, the Reciprocity Effect, that Staton founded to help celebrate support staff for their efforts.
Nonprofit helps migrant children with chess
As more migrant families continue to arrive in New York, one nonprofit is helping the children acclimate by giving them chess lessons. About 200 migrant children are now enrolled in the program. Astrid Martinez has the story.
Dog sanctuary takes in hundreds of strays
The Man That Rescues Dogs, a nonprofit founded nearly 20 years ago in Thailand, rescues stray dogs off of the streets. For dogs that are paralyzed or disabled, the sanctuary provides wheelchairs so they can live their best lives and run together.
Youth orchestra works to narrow racial gap
Less than 5% of orchestras in the U.S. are made up of Black or Latino members, but one Los Angeles-based nonprofit is trying to change that. Started in 2009, the Inner City Youth Orchestra holds weekly rehearsals to help young musicians from underrepresented backgrounds take center stage. Manuel Bojorquez has the story.
Nonprofit fulfills wishes for wounded veterans
After a mortar blast in Iraq left Chris Kind with a brain injury and PTSD, the Army veteran found joy again through gardening. But burns on his skin prevented him from being outside in the sun. Then, a nonprofit group gifted him a $10,000 greenhouse. Janet Shamlian shares more.
Nancy Guthrie "still out there," sheriff says, as FBI offers $50,000 reward
Investigators believe the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is "still out there," but they have not identified any suspects, the sheriff said.
Who entered Epstein's jail tier the night of his death? Files raise new questions.
Newly released documents from the Epstein files raise more questions about activity seen on video from the jail the night he died.
Ukraine and Russia carry out first prisoner exchange in 5 months
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff calls Ukraine and Russia's exchange of 314 prisoners "tangible progress," but acknowledges a lot of work left to end the war.
A timeline of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as search intensifies
The search for Savannah's Guthrie's mom, Nancy Guthrie, stretches into a fifth day after she disappeared over the weekend.
Minnesota activist arrested and charged with threatening ICE agents
Prosecutors allege that Kyle Wagner, 37, shared social media posts threatening ICE agents.
Bio lab found in Las Vegas is similar to California scene, officials say
Officials in Reedley, California said they had tried to warn federal authorities about the possibility of similar labs after one was found there in 2023.
What Savannah Guthrie video reveals about strategy to get mom home
In a video message, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings sought to tell their mother's possible abductor – or abductors – that they are "ready to talk."
Spokesperson says both Trump and Bondi asked Gabbard to be at FBI search
President Trump told NBC News he didn't know why Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was at the search of the Georgia county's elections office.
Concern over safety and justice as U.S. moves 7,000 ISIS suspects to Iraq
Iraq says it's ready to put thousands of ISIS suspects transferred by the U.S. from Syria on trial. Can it really offer "fair and decisive" justice?
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Layoffs jumped in January as companies pull back on hiring
Employers cut more than 108,000 jobs in January, the highest total for that month since 2009, new data shows.
Who entered Epstein's jail tier the night of his death? Files raise new questions.
Newly released documents from the Epstein files raise more questions about activity seen on video from the jail the night he died.
Spokesperson says both Trump and Bondi asked Gabbard to be at FBI search
President Trump told NBC News he didn't know why Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was at the search of the Georgia county's elections office.
Nancy Guthrie "still out there," sheriff says, as FBI offers $50,000 reward
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
What Savannah Guthrie video reveals about strategy to get mom home
In a video message, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings sought to tell their mother's possible abductor – or abductors – that they are "ready to talk."
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Layoffs jumped in January as companies pull back on hiring
Employers cut more than 108,000 jobs in January, the highest total for that month since 2009, new data shows.
Why now is a good time to start house-hunting
Housing affordability is improving as more homeowners list their properties, according to data from Zillow.
Criminals plot to sack Super Bowl fans for a loss with these online scams
Lawmakers are warning Americans to beware the many financial scams linked to Super Bowl LX, from fake betting sites to counterfeit tickets.
Chrysler recalls more than 450,000 vehicles whose brakes could fail
Chrysler is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles with improperly designed trailer tow modules whose trailer lights may not work and that have trailer brakes that could fail, officials say.
Minute Maid frozen juice concentrates won't be made anymore
Minute Maid's parent company, Coca-Cola, says it's ending production of its frozen juice concentrates, including orange juice.
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Who entered Epstein's jail tier the night of his death? Files raise new questions.
Newly released documents from the Epstein files raise more questions about activity seen on video from the jail the night he died.
Spokesperson says both Trump and Bondi asked Gabbard to be at FBI search
President Trump told NBC News he didn't know why Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was at the search of the Georgia county's elections office.
U.S. and Russia agree to resume military-to-military communication
The U.S. on Thursday announced the resumption of dialogue with Russia's military, which had been suspended since 2021.
Republicans pan Democrats' demands for ICE reform as DHS funding cliff nears
Senate Republicans criticized Democrats' list of demands to rein in ICE, further reducing the odds of reaching a deal on DHS funding.
Minnesota activist arrested and charged with threatening ICE agents
Prosecutors allege that Kyle Wagner, 37, shared social media posts threatening ICE agents.
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Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
5 ways to find affordable care without health insurance
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
When health insurance costs more than the mortgage
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
Extended Interview: Mel Robbins
In this web exclusive, author and podcaster Mel Robbins talks with Norah O'Donnell about "The Let Them Theory."
Book excerpt: "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins
In her latest bestseller, the motivational speaker discusses how personal growth is only possible when you stop pouring energy into things you cannot control – which includes changing other people.
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Anti-doping agency responds to penis injection claims at Olympics
In ski jumping, a small difference in suit size can make a significant difference in an athlete's performance.
U.S. and Russia agree to resume military-to-military communication
The U.S. on Thursday announced the resumption of dialogue with Russia's military, which had been suspended since 2021.
Concern over safety and justice as U.S. moves 7,000 ISIS suspects to Iraq
Iraq says it's ready to put thousands of ISIS suspects transferred by the U.S. from Syria on trial. Can it really offer "fair and decisive" justice?
Russia says huge meteorite chunk discovered before being smuggled to U.K.
Russia's customs service says a 2.8-ton chunk of the Aletai meteorite was found in a shipping container, labeled as a garden ornament.
Ukraine and Russia carry out first prisoner exchange in 5 months
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff calls Ukraine and Russia's exchange of 314 prisoners "tangible progress," but acknowledges a lot of work left to end the war.
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LaMonte McLemore, singer and founding member of The 5th Dimension, dies at 90
The 5th Dimension had broad crossover success and won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice.
Ron Funches opens up about autism diagnosis
Actor and comedian Ron Funches talks to "CBS Mornings" about appearing on the reality show "The Traitors," how it led to his autism diagnosis and opening up to others about it.
2026 Super Bowl ads to look out for
Super Bowl advertisements are already making waves as companies seek a big win during the NFL's final football game of the season. Jeanine Poggi, the editor-in-chief at Ad Age, joins CBS News with more.
Susan Lucci on life after soap opera stardome
For decades, Susan Lucci starred in "All My Children." She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about her second memoir, which dives into her life after the soap opera series, the death of her husband and the resilience she found along the way.
Ransom note being investigated in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, sheriff says
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
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How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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.
iPhone flip to reportedly launch
Apple is reportedly getting ready to launch its first foldable phone. Plus, OpenAI announced it is retiring its older ChatGPT-4o. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
Tesla, Waymo execs defend self-driving cars before Senate committee
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
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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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Officials: Nancy Guthrie is "still out there"
Investigators believe "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, is "still out there." CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have the latest on the search for the missing woman.
FBI: Deadline on Guthrie ransom note is 5pm
The FBI has announced a $50,000 reward for information in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down what we know and Marlon Marrache, a retired LAPD sergeant, joins with analysis.
Latest details on Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Officials gave an update Thursday on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, saying they believe she is "still out there" and offering a $50,000 reward for information in the case. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have more.
Nancy Guthrie "still out there," sheriff says, as FBI offers $50,000 reward
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
Investigators return to Nancy Guthrie's home
As the search for "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, stretches into a fifth day, investigators are looking for more clues. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez is in Tucson, Arizona, with the latest on the case.
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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.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Concerns about health care costs
According to a new KFF Health tracking poll, two-thirds of those surveyed say they worry about not being able to afford health coverage and more than half say costs have gone up in the past year. Renuka Rayasam, senior correspondent at KFF Health News, joins CBS News to discuss.
U.S.-Russia nuclear treaty expires
The U.S. and Russia have agreed to hold high-level military talks just hours after the last remaining nuclear treaty between the two super-powers expired. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Sheriff, FBI on Nancy Guthrie search
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos and Heith Janke, the special agent in charge of the FBI's field office in Phoenix, gave an update on the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Nanos said investigators believe Guthrie is "still out there." The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information on her whereabouts.
Officials: Nancy Guthrie is "still out there"
Investigators believe "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, is "still out there." CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have the latest on the search for the missing woman.
FBI: Deadline on Guthrie ransom note is 5pm
The FBI has announced a $50,000 reward for information in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down what we know and Marlon Marrache, a retired LAPD sergeant, joins with analysis.