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An 11-year-old piano prodigy with autism gets a huge surprise. A heroic woman rescues a stranger in a blizzard. Host Tony Dokoupil faces his fear of dancing and takes dance lessons for the first time.
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An 11-year-old piano prodigy with autism gets a huge surprise. A heroic woman rescues a stranger in a blizzard. Host Tony Dokoupil faces his fear of dancing and takes dance lessons for the first time.
A congressman brings his baby son along for a historic vote – and some father-son bonding. A girl makes a unique wish for a mystical pet, and strangers help her pursue her dreams. Plus, heartwarming videos you need to see.
A beluga whale that showed up in Norway gains support from a community trying to help him live a fulfilled life. Popular YouTuber Mark Rober takes us inside his secret lab where fun experiments are created. Plus, a woman gives birth in an unexpected place – and heroes rush to be by her side.
Get a close-up look at the winter monarch butterfly count in California. Meet a blended family who, despite facing many challenges, shares a story about resilience and love. And the story of a woman who uses her hobby to honor her late son and help cancer patients.
An 83-year-old man builds handmade toys for kids in need. A lost dog is found thousands of miles away – and makes a friend who promises to get him home for the holidays. College students find a way to boost the spirits of a child with cancer.
Jordyn's Summer Shirt project became a way for Jordyn Moore to learn new skills and prepare for life after school.
"I never expected it. Like, never in a million years," 15-year-old Sergio Peralta told CBS News.
Seamus, an Australian shepherd, ran into a storm drain and began to float away in raging floodwaters. He was found about a mile away.
Sha'Kyra Aughtry welcomed Joey White into her home, saving him from the blistering cold and caring for him as he suffered from severe frostbite.
Seven-year-old Madeline likes unicorns so much she wanted one of her own, and wrote to her county asking permission — if she could find one.
"For people who unfortunately have to be alone for the holiday, just having some sense of holiday and knowing people are thinking about you I think is especially meaningful," Met Council CEO David Greenfield told CBS News.
For the couple to have their baby on their birthday is a one in 133,000 chance. Here are more fun birthday stats.
The group's founder says they are still trying to locate about 8,000 people, and he hopes this incredible success story will help other families keep hope alive.
While Madeline easily won approval for her unicorn, the license does come with some rules.
Bear had only been with his family for about a week.
Mo Mountain Mutts is a dog-walking business in Alaska that picks up local pooches in a bus customized to transport pups on adventures.
A flight from Baltimore to Puerto Rico was delayed, but a flight attendant kept passengers entertained by giving them a comedy show as he read the safety instructions.
While in the NICU with his newborn, Daniel Johnson was singing a gospel song. Then, his baby boy, who was born at 22 weeks, raised his hand just as he sang the word "hallelujah."
Jordyn Moore, a 21-year-old who was born with autism and verbal apraxia, works full time at her family business — a T-shirt company her mom created for her. They sell shirts with a simple message: "Be Kind to Everyone."
This dog suddenly became quadriplegic and couldn't walk anymore. But he went to physical therapy, and proudly walked to his owner, who was brought to tears.
This 8-year-old took his aunt to an art exhibit – and he showed her a piece that brought her to tears.
Fourteen-year-old Greta Baier, who has nemaline myopathy, uses a wheelchair. But that hasn't stopped her from dancing. She performs to express herself — and empower other people with disabilities.
Breyana A. Hammond, a recent grad of George Washington University Law School, checked her bar exam results with her family — and their reaction speaks for itself.
During pandemic, nonpaying customers were protected against shut-offs. Now millions are losing electricity, gas.
The digital payments company is the latest tech giant to slash jobs, citing a "challenging macro-economic environment."
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
As the ice storm advanced eastward, watches and warnings stretched from the western heel of Texas all the way to West Virginia.
Because inflation is easing, Fed will likely increase rates at slower pace. But borrowing will still be more expensive.
During pandemic, nonpaying customers were protected against shut-offs. Now millions are losing electricity, gas.
The digital payments company is the latest tech giant to slash jobs, citing a "challenging macro-economic environment."
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
Because inflation is easing, Fed will likely increase rates at slower pace. But borrowing will still be more expensive.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans moved last year. The reason? Think housing costs, jobs and taxes.
The Protect Reproductive Options Act, or PRO Act, codifies the right to abortion access and reproductive care in the state
Former President Donald Trump is suing journalist Bob Woodward, claiming the reporter didn't have permission to release interview recordings of Trump to the public.
Harris will join several other White House officials in Memphis.
Exclusive: CBS News obtained video of a portion of the deposition, which includes Trump saying, "Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool."
The previously undisclosed search came after Biden lawyers found top secret documents on Nov. 2.
Maker of prepared meats says some of its salami, pepperoni and other products may be contaminated.
Adults found with small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs will get information on addiction treatment rather than jail time.
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Adults found with small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs will get information on addiction treatment rather than jail time.
The blast, which ripped through a mosque inside a major police facility in Peshawar, was one of the deadliest attacks on Pakistan's security forces in years.
Police initially believed the victim owned the car in which her body was discovered, but they then identified her as someone who looked "remarkably similar."
CBS News visits a front-line bunker where Ukraine's drone warriors watch in real time as waves of Russians "advance over the bodies of their fallen soldiers."
In underground hi-tech command centers, soldiers — some of whom are former gamers and IT workers — use inexpensive drones to stream live video from the frontline.
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Jaafar Jackson said he's "humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael's story to life."
Priscilla Presley flagged issues with a trust amendment, such as misspelling of her name and the lack of a witness.
The 2023 Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards will be held on March 4.
There is some debate in Hollywood over the unexpected best actress Oscar nomination for Andrea Riseborough. Some say those advocating for the actress may have broken Academy rules during their campaign and now the Academy is reviewing her nomination. Nigel Smith, senior news editor for People Magazine, joined CBS News to discuss the controversy.
The digital payments company is the latest tech giant to slash jobs, citing a "challenging macro-economic environment."
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
The decision comes after an analysis found some 2015-19 Hyundai and Kia vehicles lack protections to prevent theft.
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Alec Baldwin and film set weapons specialist Hannah Gutierrez-Reed have been formally charged with manslaughter in connection with the deadly shooting on the "Rust" set. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave breaks joins Lana Zak with more details on the charges.
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
The 16-year-old mom was fleeing the violence when the killers caught up to her outside the home and shot the young mother and her son, the sheriff said.
Jason Lewis, 41, turned himself into police on Tuesday morning.
Forensic tests matched the victim's remains to his daughter, now a 49-year-old woman living in Florida, earlier this year, authorities said.
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
A weather system is expected to sweep across the U.S., bringing bitter cold to much of the South and East. The Weather Channel's Chris Warren has the forecast.
Severe weather is sweeping across much of the South, and Texas is taking the biggest hit. At least two people have died as a result of the storm, officials said. Omar Villafranca reports.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Seth Perrault, an officer with the Eatonton, Georgia, Police Department called his boss and told him that his wife shot herself. Two days later, he was arrested for her murder. What happened?
Alec Baldwin and film set weapons specialist Hannah Gutierrez-Reed have been formally charged with manslaughter in connection with the deadly shooting on the "Rust" set. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave breaks joins Lana Zak with more details on the charges.