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A 100-year-old and 107-year-old form a friendship as centenarians after meeting at the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Plus, David Begnaud has an update on Roberta Bell, a woman who was fired from her job as a correctional officer because she helped an incarcerated woman by taking care of her baby. Still, she has no regrets for selflessly caring for the boy.
An 11-year-old nabbed an interview with President Bill Clinton when he was in sixth grade – but how? Decades later, he shares how his determination landed him in the seat across from the president, which is still inspiring others today. Plus, more heartwarming news.
An Iowa farmer turns his field into a tennis stadium that rivals Wimbledon and attracts players from around the country, including a grand slam winner. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
NBA star Jimmy Butler has a new side hustle: being a barista. How his side gig selling cups of joe to fellow NBA players turned into a business. Plus, a woman shares how her grandfather's cat inspired her to start a nonprofit that helps animals and pet owners in need.
Go behind the scenes of America's famous pastimes. Our reporter tries his hand at selling concessions at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas – home of the Texas Rangers – to see how the ballpark operates. Plus, David Begnaud visits a surprise city with just 48 hours to find a story.
From spinning with the Harlem Globetrotters to signing a Harley-Davidson, here are 10 memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy.
Michael Sayih and Max Fink have finished the Chicago, New York, Boston, London and Berlin marathons together. They hope to complete the Tokyo Marathon this year.
2024 was filled with breaking political news, international and domestic conflicts and world-changing events – but there was also heartwarming and good news. Here are the top 10 uplifting news stories of 2024.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
After Hurricane Helene, Taylor Schenker found herself with about 200 family photos that didn't belong to her. Now, she's hoping to reunite them with the people they belong to.
The "Rosies" were women recruited by U.S. defense manufacturers during WWII to help build tanks, ships and planes.
In April, Sawyer McCarthy sang the national anthem at a Columbia Fireflies game, reaching millions of viewers — not only in America but around the world.
When Tim Bushe looks at a hedge, he sees "the shape within" the shrubbery - and then he teases it out with his trimmer to honor his late wife.
Mason Branstrator has always been an athlete, but three years ago, he was paralyzed in a skiing accident. It hasn't stopped him from playing sports.
As a trans teen growing up in Puerto Rico, Mila Hellfyre struggled to get support from her family, but she found family — and her partner Nick Alicea — through advocacy.
Michael Sayih and Max Fink have a special bond — they're regular racing partners who compete in countless 5K, Iron Man and marathon events all over the world. Michael has cerebral palsy, and started racing at 5 years old. Max has his own reason to race: to honor his mom, who died from breast cancer. He believes she brought him and Michael together. They are now attempting to complete all six Abbott World Marathon Majors. They only have one race left to reach their goal: Tokyo.
For Elizabeth Wampler, it was not love or even like at first sight when she met her future husband. Now, 30 years later, she says her unfounded assumptions about his cerebral palsy were "wrong on all counts." In the week before Valentine's Day, CBS News is featuring stories about love that blossomed despite unimaginable odds. We call this series Love, Against All Odds.
It was a dramatic rescue. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti was contacted by a stranger who told him his three rescue dogs were stuck inside his Pacific Palisades house — alone — as the Palisades Fire closed in. Jonathan and his producer, who were reporting nearby, did not hesitate to help — risking their lives to save all three dogs.
After Hurricane Helene tore through six states, Taylor Schenker went for a walk in hard-hit Asheville, North Carolina. As she dug through the debris and mud, she found family photos that got lost in the storm. Now, she's hoping to use her Photos from Helene Instagram page to help reunite the images with the families who own them.
Jeff Nebeker celebrates the success of his viral ceramic donuts, which sold out in just three minutes after being posted by gallery owner Michelle O'Brien. Over 9,000 people are on the email list for the next restock.
Shania Twain invited an 81-year-old superfan – who has been attending her shows for 25 years – onstage at her concert in England.
Mason Branstrator's life changed when he was paralyzed at 17. But that hasn't stopped him from playing sports and competing in a marathon. Mason, 20, just completed the wheelchair race at Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota.
The WNBA's DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas went from friends to teammates – and now, they're engaged. The Connecticut Sun stars share their love story for the Uplift's Pride Month series on LGBTQ Love Stories.
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
In Fanatics Fest's new skills-based contest, select fans will compete against sports legends like Tom Brady in a series of athletic challenges.
The recently purchased $8.6 million mansion in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C., was undergoing renovations.
Billionaire Elon Musk says he's committed to still being CEO of Tesla in five years from now.
"I think in terms of political spending, I'm going to do a lot less in the future," billionaire Elon Musk said.
In Fanatics Fest's new skills-based contest, select fans will compete against sports legends like Tom Brady in a series of athletic challenges.
Billionaire Elon Musk says he's committed to still being CEO of Tesla in five years from now.
Home Depot is eschewing price hikes related to tariffs as President Trump warns companies against raising consumer prices.
Late last year, South Carolina Medicaid approved GLP-1s to treat obesity, placing it among the few state programs covering the drugs. But access remains limited.
Mortgage rates jumped higher on Monday following Moody's downgrade of U.S. debt, adding to the headwinds facing homebuyers.
The Justice Department also announced it would be dropping the misdemeanor trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
The recently purchased $8.6 million mansion in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C., was undergoing renovations.
"I think in terms of political spending, I'm going to do a lot less in the future," billionaire Elon Musk said.
The Trump administration's cuts to medical research grants have disrupted awards once backed by former President Joe Biden's "Cancer Moonshot" initiative.
Kentucky residents impacted by deadly tornadoes will likely have to turn to a weakened Federal Emergency Management Agency to aid recovery.
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
Early season heat waves gripping the Central and Southern United States are bringing attention to the health dangers of high temperatures during pregnancy.
The Trump administration's cuts to medical research grants have disrupted awards once backed by former President Joe Biden's "Cancer Moonshot" initiative.
Dr. Celine Gounder joins to explain how extreme heat, intensified by climate change, poses growing dangers for pregnant women especially as temperatures soar earlier in the season.
In "The Baby Bonding Book," Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie helps overwhelmed new parents focus on what truly matters in the early stages of parenting building a connection with their child.
Mayor Clara Brugada, who holds the second most powerful political post in Mexico, said her secretary Ximena Guzmán and adviser José Muñoz were killed.
Eli Cohen's remains have yet to be returned to Israel, where he is regarded as a national hero.
Billionaire Elon Musk says he's committed to still being CEO of Tesla in five years from now.
Israel lets limited aid into Gaza, easing its blockade as Netanyahu says his allies can't tolerate "images of mass famine" in the war-torn Palestinian territory.
The violent crime in Guanajuato is linked to conflict between the Santa Rosa de Lima gang and the Jalisco New Generation cartel, one of the most powerful in Mexico.
Reprising her role as Erika Sloane, Angela Bassett reflects on playing the president and the joy of seeing strong female leadership on screen.
After impressing audiences in "Top Gun: Maverick," Greg Tarzan Davis was written into the "Mission: Impossible" franchise.
In his second Mission: Impossible film, Greg Tarzan Davis plays Degas—an agent who once pursued Ethan Hunt but now fights alongside him to stop a rogue AI known as "The Entity."
Angela Bassett reprises her role as Erika Sloane—now President of the United States in "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" and explains why she chooses to back Ethan Hunt in the fight against an all-powerful AI.
Sesame Street revealed it will air new episodes and 90 hours worth of old ones on Netflix starting later this year. It comes nearly 56 years after Sesame Street first appeared on PBS, where new episodes will air as well, Netflix says, the same day they become available to stream.
Billionaire Elon Musk says he's committed to still being CEO of Tesla in five years from now.
The law requires platforms to remove images and videos, including deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence, within 48 hours after a victim's request.
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.
Using your phone has always been a no-no in movie theaters. But movie theatergoers could soon be encouraged to use them to interact with chatbots. New York Times reporter Brooks Barnes wrote an article about Meta's "movie mate" chatbot. He joins "The Daily Report" with more.
"Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton shows Brook Silva-Braga how he uses current AI models, asks ChatGPT some questions and more in this special "CBS Saturday Morning" web extra.
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Mayor Clara Brugada, who holds the second most powerful political post in Mexico, said her secretary Ximena Guzmán and adviser José Muñoz were killed.
A Louisiana jail maintenance worker has been arrested and accused of aiding a jailbreak by 10 inmates. Four men have been recaptured since the escape. CBS News' Kati Weis reports.
The second week of Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial began with more witness testimony. Former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard testified she saw Combs beating his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail late last week, sparking a manhunt for the group.
Four of the ten escaped inmates from a New Orleans jailbreak have been recaptured. Officials are still looking for six others. CBS News' Kati Weis has more from Louisiana.
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The Justice Department charged New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver for allegedly assaulting a law enforcement officer outside a Newark ICE facility in early May. McIver said the charges against her are "purely political" and misrepresent her actions. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the latest.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland got into a testy exchange during a Senate hearing on the State Department's 2026 budget request. Hollen said he regretted voting to confirm Rubio as secretary of state, which Rubio responded, "Your regret for voting for me confirms I'm doing a good job."
President Trump is not publicly acknowledging a division among Republicans on the conservative budget bill moving through House committees. Mr. Trump visited GOP lawmakers to push for their support to get the bill into the Senate. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
President Trump met with House Republicans on Capitol Hill as he tries to push for the budget bill's passage in the lower chamber by Memorial Day. Mr. Trump rebuked claims that he is losing patience with GOP lawmakers who are against parts of the bill. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Here's a look at former President Joe Biden's "Cancer Moonshot" initiative's legacy and its impact on research since the task force began.
