The Uplift: Finding purpose
A widower finds a new purpose – in a Publix – after losing his wife. Then, volunteers in Southern California gather to work at a drive-thru that serves nutritious foods for those in need.
A widower finds a new purpose – in a Publix – after losing his wife. Then, volunteers in Southern California gather to work at a drive-thru that serves nutritious foods for those in need.
A police officer becomes a guardian angel for a little girl struggling at school. A New Jersey toddler goes viral for the way she speaks, bringing joy and laughs to millions. A 7-year-old makes history at the rodeo. Plus, more inspiring stories.
A mom worried about her son with autism opens an inclusive cafe that employs people with disabilities. The community around Paradise, California, rallies behind a woman whose beloved pet was stolen. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
Spencer, the official mascot of the Boston Marathon, is honored by his community. David Begnaud introduces us to a woman who calls herself a "bad weather friend" – because she's there when you need her most. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
A trendsetting third grader creates a school tradition to don dapper outfits on Wednesdays. A retiree makes it her mission to thank those who may be in thankless jobs. Plus, more heartwarming and inspiring stories.
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.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
At his lowest moment, U.S. Army veteran and former teacher Billy Keenan found strength in his faith as he was reminded of his own resilience.
The So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe in Cedars, Pennsylvania employs 63 people — 80% have a disability.
Charlie Bird — the "major Swiftie" of the two — had the idea after the singer announced her new album "The Tortured Poets Department" at the Grammys.
Russ Cook says the scariest part of his run through Africa was "on the back of a motorbike, thinking I was about to die."
Lyn Story is a retiree whose mission is to be the "bad weather friend," someone who is there for you in a time of need. David Begnaud shows how her huge heart led to life-changing friendships.
For most basketball players, making it to the NBA is the ultimate dream. But Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges has another dream, too.
Barbie has added new dolls to its Role Models collection, based on real-life singers and actresses from around the world.
The Daily Show host's tearful eulogy to his three-legged dog, Dipper, prompts jump in contributions to Animal Haven a no-kill shelter in New York City.
Back in March, two officers and a good Samaritan risked their lives to rescue a couple who were trapped in a burning home in Cape Coral, Florida.
A surfing accident left New York teacher Billy Keenan paralyzed, but when he received a call from a police officer, his life changed.
A mom was worried about what her son, who has autism, would do after high school. So she opened the So Much To Give cafe, a restaurant in Cedars, Pennsylvania, that employs people with disabilities – and helps them grow.
David Begnaud visits Jeffrey Olsen, known as the "Toy Man" in Vista, California, who has dedicated over 30 years to donating toys, food, and clothes to those in need.
David Begnaud has the story of an unlikely friendship at a Massachusetts elementary school, proving that words are not always necessary to form a special connection.
A bus driver in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, sprang into action when he saw a toddler on the street barefoot and wandering alone. The driver rescued the child from the cold and then contacted authorities.
The birth of a baby giraffe at Chester Zoo in the U.K. was caught on camera. After 472 days of pregnancy, new mom Orla delivered a 6-foot-tall baby after three hours of labor. Within 30 minutes of being born, the baby was learning how to walk. There are only about 2,500 Rothschild's giraffes remaining in the wild.
To find out about her young son Keegan's innermost feelings, this mom asked him to finish sentences that she started. These were his touching responses.
The New York Times bestselling author and humorist is back with another chronicle of an immersive experiment, in which he spent a year exploring the language and history of our nation's founding document and amendments, sometimes with a musket in tow.
A male driver was pronounced dead at the scene of a car crash outside the White House on Saturday night, officials said.
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
The painter, sculptor and printmaker created work that was hailed as landmarks of the minimalist and post-painterly abstraction art movements.
It was just the 10th Kentucky Derby decided by a nose, and the first since Grindstone wore the garland of red roses in 1996.
Warren Buffett referred to close friend Charlie Munger as the "the architect of Berkshire Hathaway."
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Job site Indeed identified the top 10 most sought-after job candidates by employers and recruiters. Here's what they found.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Queen Rania al Abdullah of Jordan that aired on May 5, 2024.
The decision prompted a wave of public backlash as women saw fertility treatments canceled or put in jeopardy after the ruling.
The hostage and cease-fire talks have taken on new urgency amid a looming Israeli ground invasion of Rafah, in southern Gaza.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was elected to the House in 2005 and represents the state's 28th Congressional District.
Ex-government employee Miguel Zapata is accused of sending fake FBI tips falsely accusing multiple coworkers of taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
The incident occurred in the parking lot of a hardware store in Willetton, a suburb in the west coast city of Perth, on Saturday night.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government's cabinet has voted unanimously to shutter the offices of the Qatar-owned broadcaster Al Jazeera in Israel.
Sadiq Khan, the Labour Party's mayor of London, has romped to victory, securing a record third straight term at City Hall, on another hugely disappointing day for the U.K.'s governing Conservatives ahead of a looming general election.
An adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News that "the end of the war will come with the end of Hamas in Gaza."
Torrential rain pounding the area since Thursday triggered a landslide in Luwu district in South Sulawesi province, officials say.
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She talks about her new memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me."
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She's penned a memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me," which she calls a "thank you" to her late mother, Emma, and late brother, Clyde. Goldberg talks with correspondent Seth Doane about her remarkable path, from a housing project in New York's Chelsea neighborhood, to a retreat overlooking a peninsula on the island of Sardinia.
The hit CBS drama is set to end this year, but there's been pushback, most notably from its star. He talks about his desire to continue the show; his memoir, "You Never Know"; and the legacy of "Magnum, P.I."
The hit CBS drama "Blue Bloods" is set to end this year, but there's been pushback on that, most notably from star Tom Selleck, who over 14 seasons has played the head of the NYPD (and the head of a very headstrong family). He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his desire to continue "Blue Bloods"; about his pioneering '80s crime show "Magnum, P.I.," which put him on the map (and which kept him from playing Indiana Jones); and how he got Frank Sinatra his last acting gig.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including rock musician Duane Eddy, and Richard Tandy, keyboardist for the Electric Light Orchestra.
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
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.
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
Federal prosecutors said the men used fake badges, police lights and firearms to rob and kidnap Shamari Taylor for drug money.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
In one find, a K-9 officer helped police find over a dozen fish buried in the sand and hidden behind logs and brush piles.
Massachusetts investigators uncover a suspicious web history after Brian Fanion reports his wife Amy's death as a suicide.
Boeing is expected to launch its Starliner space capsule that will take two astronauts to the International Space Station. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood breaks down Boeing's mission.
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
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.
Watch the full version of Margaret Brennan's interview with Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan that aired on May 5, 2024, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
We leave you this Sunday Morning with big horn sheep and lambs at Valley of Fire State Park in southern Nevada. Videographer: Lee McEachern.
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She's penned a memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me," which she calls a "thank you" to her late mother, Emma, and late brother, Clyde. Goldberg talks with correspondent Seth Doane about her remarkable path, from a housing project in New York's Chelsea neighborhood, to a retreat overlooking a peninsula on the island of Sardinia.
In Baton Rouge, La., nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. thought he'd found an opportunity to help a homeless person, when he spotted a disheveled man standing outside a coffee shop. Kevin offered the man, Matt Busbice, a dollar bill – the only money he had. Steve Hartman reports on the boy's selfless act, and what he received in return.