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Robert De Niro, Sebastian Maniscalco and his dad sit down with Gayle King for an interview. A 93-year-old grandmother completes her goal of traveling to all 63 U.S. national parks with her grandson. Plus, heartwarming videos you need to see.
A seventh grader jumps into action to stop a school bus after the driver loses consciousness. A mom prepares to fulfill her dream of heading to space. Plus heartwarming videos you just need to see.
A dad receives a kidney donation from an anonymous donor – who then reveals their identity in a shocking surprise. Actors Ken Jeong and Craig Robinson surprise people at a karaoke bar in Rome. A family from Ukraine who fled to the U.S. receives life-changing medical care for their 2-year-old daughter.
Visit Morgan's Wonderland, an inclusive amusement park in San Antonio, Texas, built by a man who was inspired by his daughter to create a place everyone fits in. Meet a marine veteran driving across the country in her so-called "painted buffalo" to help others through art therapy. Plus, more inspiring stories.
A girl who helped others during her own health battle gets a surprise gift to thank her for her selflessness; a 91-year-old woman crosses a high-flying goal off her bucket list; and an 80-year-old woman forms a friendship with a man in prison, who was wrongly accused and freed after 28 years.
After seeing his daughter Morgan excluded, Gordon Hartman started on a quest to create a space where no one felt left out. His idea: an inclusive theme park.
Brad and Joy Ryan arrived at the National Park of American Samoa this week – a meaningful ending to their epic journey.
Hallie Barnard was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder as a baby. So the Taylor Swift fan says, for her, the singer's song "Bad Blood" took on a deeper meaning.
Kyle's arch nemesis: Ivan. The city of Kupreski Kosci in Bosnia and Herzegovina gathered 2,325 people named Ivan in 2017, setting the world record.
Christian Bowers has Down syndrome, and his mom, Donna Herter, said his lack of friends was making him feel depressed. She didn't know where to turn. So, she posted on Facebook.
The actors met at work more than four decades ago.
The Ocean-Shot Project launched in 2021 to develop a "massive, first-of-its-kind" coral reef restoration initiative in the Caribbean country Antigua and Barbuda.
A golden retriever named Spencer had been a staple at the race since 2015, but sadly, he died earlier this year.
He thought he was getting a jersey signed — but team captain Jacob Trouba said he needed to tell him something.
Jackson said having an empty shop helps some children who are sensitive to new environments and sounds.
A chimpanzee named Limbani was born with pneumonia and rejected by his mother. Luckily, two caretakers — who own chimps — stepped in to help before he was ready to go into the care of Zoological Wildlife Foundation. He recently reunited with them after six years – and still remembers them.
Viral video captured the very special moment a service dog named Justin opened wide to receive his diploma, alongside his owner, Grace Mariani.
Tsuni the baby elephant made a splash at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium – and she certainly didn't act like she was 900 pounds as she played in her bubble bath.
Summer didn't initially understand what her best friend Ashleigh was trying to tell her when she gifted her a baby onesie. Once she realized she was saying she was pregnant too – and they are due 5 weeks apart – she was brought to tears.
Graduates at High Point University lined up to say teary goodbyes to the school's beloved security guard, Ms. Val.
Gordon Hartman was inspired by his daughter, who has physical and cognitive disabilities, to create a space where everyone could feel included. His idea: a fully accessible theme park in San Antonio called Morgan's Wonderland.
Ed Sheeran surprised a high school band in Tampa, Florida – but his presence wasn't the only present he gave them. He also gave the students new guitars and tickets to his concert.
Eight years ago, Joy Ryan hadn't seen mountains or an ocean. Now, she's 93 and she's traveled around the country with her grandson – and they just reached their goal of hitting all 63 U.S. national parks.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom met with the migrants Saturday, saying that the state is working to determine who planned the trip and whether any criminal laws were violated.
Viktoria Nasyrova attempted to murder a woman with cheesecake. As one private investigator would find out, she had a list of alleged victims — including her ex-boyfriend's dog.
Investigators' initial suspicions in the deaths of a mother and daughter are upended by autopsy results and other evidence.
Video showed the Chinese warship speeding towards the USS Chung-Hoon.
Meta this week announced that it was mandating that all workers return to the office for three days a week starting in September.
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
A report of U.S. job cuts showed roughly 5% of job losses in May were due to AI technology.
Allstate and others say thousands of natural disasters in recent years have made the state too expensive to cover.
AI has a place in the profession, but is currently limited in its capabilities, a Texas judge said.
The symbolic vote on executives' multi-million dollar pay packages comes amid an ongoing writer's strike.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom met with the migrants Saturday, saying that the state is working to determine who planned the trip and whether any criminal laws were violated.
Video showed the Chinese warship speeding towards the USS Chung-Hoon.
The Florida governor went on a whirlwind campaign tour through Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina this week.
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
The recording — from a July 2021 meeting at Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey — is a crucial piece of evidence that prosecutors obtained in recent months.
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
At least 102 were hospitalized in December, nearly double an earlier peak.
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
The decline in births is "a very small difference" from the year before.
Rights groups have condemned the government crackdown, which has included arbitrary arrests and restrictions on social media.
It was the first deadly exchange of fire along the Israel-Egypt border in over a decade.
Footage from the accident site showed bodies lined up on tracks and the injured being shifted to hospitals while rescuers desperately looked through the overturned and jumbled metal train compartments.
Images broadcast on local stations showed smashed train compartments torn open with blood-stained holes of twisted metal, and scores of passengers lying beside the tracks.
CIA Director William Burns traveled secretly to Beijing last month, becoming the most senior U.S. official to visit China since the U.S. shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon.
Lyricist Cynthia Weil, who with her husband Barry Mann was half of one of the most successful songwriting teams in New York's fabled Brill Building, and who wrote or co-wrote hits for such artists as Neil Diamond, Linda Ronstadt and Lionel Richie, died June 1, 2023, at age 82. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that aired February 8, 2015, Weil and Mann talk with correspondent Rita Braver about their love-hate competition with Carole King (dramatized in the musical "Beautiful"), and about creating such classics as "On Broadway" and "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'."
British band "The Heavy" is known for their unique blend of blues, gospel and soul music. Their work has been featured in countless TV shows, movies and video games, and now they're out with their sixth studio album. Here is The Heavy with "I Feel the Love."
British band "The Heavy" is known for their unique blend of blues, gospel and soul music. Their work has been featured in countless TV shows, movies and video games, and now they're out with their sixth studio album. Here is The Heavy with "Hurricane Coming."
British band "The Heavy" is known for their unique blend of blues, gospel and soul music. Their work has been featured in countless TV shows, movies and video games, and now they're out with their sixth studio album. Here is The Heavy with "Feels Like Rain."
The star of the improv show and longtime partner of DC Young Fly reportedly died in Miami on Wednesday.
Artificial intelligence will likely remake the workplace. A recent analysis from Goldman Sachs looked at the global impact, and found that AI could replace 300 million full-time jobs. Futurist Martin Ford joined CBS News to discuss the jobs he believes AI likely won't take, and what you can do if you're concerned your job may be replaced.
It's important to practice good "cyber hygiene" to prevent hackers, and even employees, from accessing sensitive information.
Financial watchdog urges consumers who keep funds with a digital app to transfer the money to an insured bank account.
In a new documentary, CBS Reports explores the unleashing of artificial intelligence, a rapidly evolving technology. Entrepreneur João Santos, who created AIsthetic, an apparel company using CHatGPT as the CEO, joins CBS News.
Owner of Facebook and Instagram could bar users in the state from sharing news over bill requiring tech companies to pay news publishers.
In the last century, only two wolverines were spotted in California.
Arizona is limiting new construction around Phoenix as the state's water supply continues to dwindle. State officials say there isn't enough groundwater for housing construction that's already been approved. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
A litter of six red wolf pups, a highly endangered species of which there are only about two dozen in the wild, was born at the Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota on Thursday.
The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and forecasters are already watching some activity in the Gulf. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson joins with a preview of the season, and national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez investigates Florida's flood insurance crisis.
Officials say it "looks weird," and could have been an accident - or a protest over new environmental restrictions on diesel trucks hauling heavy loads.
Viktoria Nasyrova attempted to murder a woman with cheesecake. As one private investigator would find out, she had a list of alleged victims — including her ex-boyfriend's dog.
Investigators' initial suspicions in the deaths of a mother and daughter are upended by autopsy results and other evidence.
See the details of the bizarre case.
The Hollywood Police Department has also issued arrest warrants for two other suspected gunmen.
The shooting happened in the same county where a sheriff was shot to death in 2013.
In a first of its kind event, the European Space Agency on Friday livestreamed images of Mars in what it called an opportunity "to get as close as it's currently possible" to the Red Planet.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
Up until Friday, all images seen of the planet were technically of its past.
A new launch target was not announced, but Boeing officials said a flight this year is still feasible. In theory.
Scientists first made a brightness map of the exoplanet, then a temperature map of the atmosphere.
See the details of the bizarre case.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived. AI tools such as ChatGPT offer the power to transform fields like business, art, medical research and more. But this technology also brings ethical uncertainty and peril. CBS Reports explores the unleashing of this still rapidly evolving creation and some of the possible dangers.
Viktoria Nasyrova is accused of using cheesecake as a murder weapon. Her motive was to steal the identity of Olga, who looks a lot like her. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Megan Hargan was suspected of killing her mother and sister. Her defense had an unusual theory: her sister was the one who pulled the trigger – with her toe. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Two people were killed when a small plane crashed and caught fire near an airport in Tupelo, Mississippi, on Saturday.
Some U.S. company leaders are calling for their remote workers to return to the office. Meta this week announced that it was mandating that all workers return to the office for three days a week starting in September. Carter Evans has more.
