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Manny Remilus was in and out of the hospital as a kid. Now that he's a nurse, he wants to make hospital stays easier for children. So, he sings to them – and has even taken the healing power of music to a big stage.
This week, Cassie Botnick fulfilled a dream she's had for years – graduating college with her 2-year-old daughter, Luna.
This new mom missed her college graduation ceremony – because she was giving birth. So the university's president held a mini graduation in her hospital room.
High school senior Gary Martin ran a sub-4 minute mile at a meet on Monday, breaking a record set in 1965. The 18-year-old spoke to CBS News about his Olympic dreams, what fuels him, and his advice for other teens.
U.S. Representative Nancy Mace thought she was filming a campaign video, but when she knocked on a door, her boyfriend answered. It was all a scheme so he could surprise her with a proposal.
Msituni, a 3-month-old giraffe at the San Diego Zoo, had a leg condition that made it difficult to walk and stand. She may not have survived – if it weren't for her new leg braces.
Seven-year-old Talaya Crawford lost her shoe at the beginning of a track race – but that didn't slow her down, literally. She quickly put her shoe back on and sped up to the other runners and ended up winning the race. Her dad, professional boxer Terence Crawford, posted video of the astounding race on Instagram, and it went viral. "She just doesn't have a clue how much she just motivated me," he wrote.
A valedictorian with nonverbal autism gave an inspiring speech at her college graduation. “I have struggled my whole life with not being heard or accepted... Yet today, here I stand," Elizabeth Bonker said using a text-to-speech computer program.
As a kid, Manny Remilus was in and out of the hospital, and the nurses there made his stays easier. He wanted to do the same for the next generation.
Gary Martin has gotten extremely close to breaking this record during other track meets this year, but at a meet on Monday, he finally did it.
Mace was hesitant to knock on the door at first, not wanting to surprise the residents inside by showing up with her camera crew. But the person who opened the door shocked her.
Several people worked together to stop the car as it rolled forward.
"I roll over and me and my husband I lock eyes — and sure enough, it is not our dog," Julie Johnson said.
"It's amazing!" said Edgar Rives, a cook for nine years in the resort's employee cafeteria, of the cash bonuses.
The actor dropped out as a junior 30 years ago — but someone recently inspired him to go back and finish his degree.
Haley Taylor Schlitz was accepted to nine different law schools when she was only 16.
Walter Orthmann's career started in 1938, when he was just 15 years old. He hasn't left the company since.
Even after losing his back leg to cancer, Gus the golden doodle can still run around and swim, which proved helpful on Easter Sunday.
The CDC published updated data Thursday on counties at "medium" and "high" levels of COVID-19.
It's not just among kids — infections are on the rise nationwide.
The agency also upped its recommendation for second boosters in adults 50 and older, as well as the immunocompromised.
Hurley serves as the leader of Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, an anti-abortion group, the district attorney's office said.
Nineteen states and Washington, D.C., could set or tie existing high temperature records.
California drivers are already paying $6 a gallon — that could soon become the new normal around the U.S., JPMorgan says.
Texas restaurateur bought dozens of cases of formula from food distributor and handed it out to parents in need.
Fierce inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical tremors threaten to halt the economy in its tracks, experts say.
High inflation, rising interest rates and disappointing corporate earnings are souring Wall Street's outlook.
The Michigan automaker says it doesn't know what's causing fires in 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigators.
A flight from Zurich, Switzerland, to Plainfield, Indiana is set to include 1.5 million 8-ounce bottles of three types of baby formula, a White House official told CBS News.
No Republicans supported the bill, which suggests it's likely to fail in the Senate.
Former FBI general counsel James Baker takes the stand in the trial of Michael Sussmann, who is accused of lying to investigators.
The committee chair Rep. Bennie Thompson told "Face the Nation" in January that they had conversations with Barr.
Democrats have accused Republicans of leading "reconnaissance tours" of people who breached the Capitol on January 6.
The CDC published updated data Thursday on counties at "medium" and "high" levels of COVID-19.
It's not just among kids — infections are on the rise nationwide.
The agency also upped its recommendation for second boosters in adults 50 and older, as well as the immunocompromised.
"In the long term, not having the formula would result in permanent brain damage," one child's mother told CBS News.
Oklahoma lawmakers passed an anti-abortion bill outlawing abortion from the moment of fertilization. The legislation prohibits abortion at any point in pregnancy, except to save a woman's life or in cases of rape or incest. Jan Crawford has more details.
Vangelis wrote music for dozens of other movies, including Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner" in 1982.
A Ukrainian medic recorded her time in Mariupol on a tiny data card, which was smuggled out to the world in a tampon.
The 86 to 11 vote sends the bill to President Biden's desk for his signature.
The military has identified a soldier's rifle that may have killed Shireen Abu Akleh, but says it can't be certain unless Palestinians turn over the bullet.
"I am proud to assure them that they have the full, total, complete backing of the United States of America," the president said.
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Vangelis wrote music for dozens of other movies, including Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner" in 1982.
Amanda Kloots is embracing the idea of living her life to the fullest after her husband, Nick Cordero, died from COVID-19.
Johnny Depp has testified he never struck ex-wife Amber Heard.
The Grammy-winning superstar received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from NYU at the Yankee Stadium graduation ceremony.
Retailer unveils two versions of its affordable Fire 7, which can be preordered ahead of June debut in stores.
Tesla founder wants the SEC to investigate Twitter's claims about spam and fake accounts on the platform.
Former President Trump's Truth Social site has yet to generate any ad revenue, according to a new regulatory filing for the business. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joined CBS News' Mola Lenghi and Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Billionaire demands proof that less than 5% of Twitter's accounts are fake or spam. Analysts say he's angling for a better purchase price.
Tesla CEO's $44 billion offer for the social media company is "out the window," one Wall Street analyst says.
Twenty million years ago, Switzerland's low-lying parts were covered in an ocean teeming with fish, sharks and dolphins.
The "very flashy" moths were found in the luggage of a traveler arriving from the Philippines, authorities said.
As floodwater sweeps homes away and trains off their tracks, a young Indian activist slams leaders for inaction in the face of "a real climate emergency."
A spectacular full moon is fast approaching. Here's everything you need to know to see it.
Astronomers have managed to get the first images of the black hole located at the core of the Milky Way. Scientists across seven countries released the first ever image of the black hole called Sagittarius A*. Jeff Glor has more.
The horrors of Russia's ruthless assault on Mariupol were captured in vivid detail on a body camera worn by a Ukrainian medic, who recorded her team's efforts to save lives. She had the footage smuggled out of Mariupol and given to the Associated Press before she was captured by Russian forces. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Hurley serves as the leader of Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, an anti-abortion group, the district attorney's office said.
The suspect accused of killing 10 people and wounding three others at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, appeared in court Thursday. Authorities are weighing the possibility of adding hate crime and terrorism charges. Jericka Duncan has the latest.
As the suspect was led out, someone shouted "you're a coward!" from the courtroom gallery.
Armando Barron is accused of killing his wife's co-worker after he discovered they were texting - and then forcing her to behead him.
Grounded earlier by software bugs and corroded valves, Boeing says the Starliner is finally ready for flight.
NASA is confident Boeing's Starliner astronaut ferry ship is finally ready for prime time.
NASA expects dwindling power to shut down the InSight Mars lander by the end of the year.
While not as serious as a potentially life-threatening 2013 incident, NASA is taking no chances with the station's aging spacesuits.
Millions in the Americas, Europe and Africa were able to see the spectacular red glow of the total lunar eclipse.
These athletes are making waves in the worlds of athletics and advocacy.
If it glittered or dazzled, it was likely being worn by a celeb at fashion's biggest party of the year
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One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial-killer Dexter Morgan.
For an unprecedented number of young people in Gen Z, gender is a social construct that needs dismantling. In this CBS Reports documentary, we follow four teens with diverse gender identities to see how they are dealing with and experiencing a world that’s redefining gender.
Nina Jankowicz, the head of the Disinformation Governance Board at the Department of Homeland Security, has resigned. This comes after Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas paused the program amid criticism from Republicans. Jankowicz joins Jamie Yuccas on CBS News to discuss her decision to step down from the board.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has put the highly criticized Disinformation Governance Board on hold after just three weeks. The board's executive director, Nina Jankowicz, also resigned, citing death threats over her role. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins "Red and Blue" to discuss.
The CDC's independent advisory committee is recommending Pfizer booster shots for children between 5 and 11 years old as COVID infections and hospitalizations spike across the U.S. yet again. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on the recent surge in cases. Then, Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist and editor-at-large at Kaiser Health News, joins Jamie Yuccas to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
This year, a record number of women were selected for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. For the first time, West Point's class of scholars is all women. Norah O'Donnell speaks with the four cadets about what service means to them.