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"Star Trek" actress Sonequa Martin-Green pays tribute to trailblazing actress Nichelle Nichols and how she helped women and people of color in STEM. Runner Markelle Taylor shares how running changed his life – and how he qualified for a marathon in prison. Plus, our top viral videos.
Visit an elephant sanctuary in Thailand helping gentle giants in need. Meet Hudson Rowan, the 14-year-old artist behind an unconventional "I voted" sticker design that will be used on Election Day. Learn about how a comfort dog is helping the people who usually help others.
Northern Californians get a chance to see images of space, captured by the James Webb Telescope, up close. An 8-year-old who lost her mom then got just one RSVP to her birthday part gets a surprise celebration. A 102-year-old WWII veteran gets long-overdue recognition and a surprise phone call.
World renowned scientist and conservationist Jane Goodall receives a unique tribute. A mom gives out free hugs to make people feel loved. Two sisters meet for the first time – how did they find each other? All of that, plus our top viral videos.
A 76-year-old takes an 1,800-mile road trip on his tractor – for a good reason. A TikTok star uses his platform for kind gestures and surprises. A horse farm in New York City helps veterans and people with disabilities. Plus, our most viral, heartwarming videos of the week.
But "Fluffy" and "Sir Sitsalot" are out of the running, the Union County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook
Love notes, book reviews, doodles and old photos are just some of the many mementos left behind.
"I just wanted to go over there and make sure he was all right. Make sure he knows that I'm all right," the young batter told CBS News.
Not only did the Oscar-nominated actor respond, he wrote the little girl a poem.
"She's very much 1,000% actually a hero," Sonequa Martin-Green said of Nichelle Nichols, who as not only one of the first Black women to star on a TV series, but a recruiter for women and people of color at NASA.
A grieving fan was trying to sell JJ Watt shoes and jersey to cover her grandfather's funeral costs. The NFL star helped pay for the services instead.
"My little sister turns eight tomorrow. Her birthday party is going to be this week. Our mom died of brain cancer 83 days ago. One. One child from her class RSVP'd," Chloe Sexton says in her now-viral TikTok video.
Ulster County Board of Elections in New York recently opened its second annual "I voted" sticker design contest, asking locals to create their own logos for those Election Day stickers. One stands out.
Goodall may not have expected to become a Barbie at 88 years old – but it's not just any doll.
At 16 he was imprisoned for a carjacking. With time on his hands, he began writing. Now an accomplished poet, playwright, attorney and MacArthur Fellow, Dwayne Betts has also founded a non-profit that provides libraries to inmates.
A Delaware gardener named Jeff Premar noticed someone was stealing his vegetables. So, he set up a security camera – and realized the culprit was a groundhog. "He would get right up into the camera and chomp on the veggies in your face like, 'Yeah I’m eating your veggies, what are you gonna do about it, Gardener Jeff?'" Premar told CBS News. Eventually, have gave up and built the groundhog, whom he named Chunk, a mini table to dine at.
Lexy Burke raises money for strangers by reaching out to followers on TikTok. When she saw a boy holding a lemonade stand in Nashville, she got her followers to raise $1,100 in an hour. Then she surprised the boy – who had a good reason behind his lemonade stand.
Oakland Public Library has a collection of items forgotten in library books – from love notes to doodles to baby photos. Librarian Sharon McKellar, who started the "Found in a Library Book" database, told "The Uplift" about the project – which has 370 items and counting.
Players from the Green Bay Packers joined one of their youngest fans for an impromptu tea party during training camp.
Ava's dad kissed her on the head – and the newborn shocked her parents by kissing him back. "I can't believe Ava did that," her mom, Tabitha Coakley, wrote on TikTok, where the video has gone viral.
Eliane moved to Japan at six months pregnant, then the pandemic hit. She was separated from her mom, Solange, for two years, but they finally reunited. Plus, Solange got to meet her Alani for the first time.
A bride named Laura went to her grandmother's senior living facility on her wedding day – to surprise her grandmother in her gown. She said her grandmother is 84 years old, has Alzhimer's and was recently sick, so she couldn't attend the wedding in person. But she visits her every day, so of course she had to go see her on her wedding day.
11-year-old Zoe, who is deaf, was shocked when she walked up to Anna from "Frozen" at Disneyland and the character started speaking sign language. Zoe's mom said they she was excited to be able to be chatting with someone – especially a princess.
Airfares were down 7.8% in July compared to June, according to the latest numbers released by the Labor Department.
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
"I just remember feeling like I was in another country during military conflict," the TV personality writes.
News of the faster rotation led to misleading posts on social media about the significance of the measurement, leading some to express concern about its implications.
The Justice Department is investigating Trump for potential Espionage Act violations, according to a search warrant. What does it mean?
Airfares were down 7.8% in July compared to June, according to the latest numbers released by the Labor Department.
A new analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model finds that wealthier taxpayers will bear the brunt of the impact.
Some investors believe inflation may have peaked, allowing Federal Reserve to be less aggressive with hikes.
Gov. Newsom warns plant's power is needed for reliable energy, but questions over earthquake safety and more loom.
Produced by Amazon-owned studio MGM, the show aims to follow the mold of "America's Funniest Home Videos."
The Justice Department is investigating Trump for potential Espionage Act violations, according to a search warrant. What does it mean?
FBI agents seized several sets of records of various classified levels from Trump's home in Florida.
Fetterman suffered a stroke days before the primary in May.
A new analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model finds that wealthier taxpayers will bear the brunt of the impact.
Called the Inflation Reduction Act, the bill passed the House in a 220 to 207 party-line vote, days after it cleared the Senate in 51 to 50.
One of the laws slated to take effect allows potential relatives of an embryo or fetus to sue abortion providers for up to $20,000 within four years of an abortion.
Polio has been detected in New York City's wastewater, suggesting further circulation of the virus. The city's health department is urging pediatricians to immediately identify and schedule appointments for children who are behind on their polio immunizations. Elaine Quijano shares more details.
A case of polio was identified in Rockland County, New York, and now the virus has been detected in New York City's wastewater.
Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Ray Luján reflect on their experiences recovering from strokes.
Last month, the New York Health Department reported the nation's first case of polio in almost a decade, in Rockland County, north of New York City.
The attack followed a tense week between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank in which 49 Palestinians, including 17 children and 14 militants, were killed.
It was the third time this week Mexican cities have seen widespread arson and shootings by drug cartels.
Ukrainian forces strike the last working bridge over a river in the Russian-occupied Kherson region, authorities say.
Footage on social media showed powerful winds sweeping through the venue, trees bending dangerously and debris flying.
The attacker was randomly shooting at people, including at children, state TV reported, quoting witnesses.
"I just remember feeling like I was in another country during military conflict," the TV personality writes.
The singer's federal trial on charges he conspired to obstruct justice in his 2008 state child pornography trial starts Monday in Chicago.
Footage on social media showed powerful winds sweeping through the venue, trees bending dangerously and debris flying.
Four acclaimed singer-songwriters joined forces to create an indie-folk-rock band and have since released their debut album, “The Very Best of Fantastic Cat.” For Saturday Sessions, Fantastic Cat performs "C'mon Armageddon."
Four acclaimed singer-songwriters joined forces to create an indie-folk-rock band and have since released their debut album, “The Very Best of Fantastic Cat.” For Saturday Sessions, Fantastic Cat performs “Ain’t This the Strangest Town."
About 36% admitted they spend too much time on social media and 54% say it would be somewhat hard to give it up.
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share tracking devices and apps that can help people find lost things. He discusses trackers that can find a parked car or glasses as well as a smart lock to help keep track of keys and even pets.
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
Programmable thermostats and smart lights can help consumers' lower energy bills.
The U.S. Labor Department has released its latest Consumer Price Index for July 2022. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what this means for prices and the economy.
News of the faster rotation led to misleading posts on social media about the significance of the measurement, leading some to express concern about its implications.
Men find 88 distinct prints left by a mixture of adults and children on what is now the Utah Test and Training Range.
For more than 75 million Americans living out West, snow melt from the Sierra Nevada is a major source of water. However, the mountain range's snowpack is shrinking, down an average of 23% since 1955. Roger Bales, professor of engineering at the University of California, Merced, joins CBS News to discuss what this could mean for California's water future.
In a part of space far, far away, two galaxies joined together to form one of the universe's most spectacular events – a galactic merger with streaming stars and chaos. And scientists say the stunning images are a preview of what's to come for the Milky Way.
"Hopefully downstream we will find the Thames, but at the moment, it's gone," said one tourist who had come, hoping to see the origin of the iconic English river.
The 24-year-old suspect charged with attempted murder and assault in the stabbing of author Salman Rushdie has pleaded not guilty. Michael George has more.
It was the third time this week Mexican cities have seen widespread arson and shootings by drug cartels.
The singer's federal trial on charges he conspired to obstruct justice in his 2008 state child pornography trial starts Monday in Chicago.
The author will likely lose an eye, and the nerves in his arm were "severed" and his liver was "stabbed and damaged," his agent said.
In April 2021, the U.S. Army released a report saying officers at Fort Hood ignored Guillén's complaints of sexual harassment.
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
Scientists suspect the tangled object is likely pieces of shredded Dacron netting from the Perseverance itself.
"Dueling gravitational forces will trigger bursts of intense stellar formation and wildly distort their once-majestic structures," researchers said.
All over the globe, the Sturgeon moon gave viewers one last supermoon before 2023.
Etienne Klein apologized for misleading some Twitter followers with his "scientist's joke."
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Inside the case against Steven Pankey, a former political candidate who was tried for the kidnapping and murder of a Colorado 12-year-old.
These colleges come with a hefty price tag
CDC data reveals which U.S. state has the highest rate of drug overdose-related deaths per 100,000 residents.
An inside look at the puzzling disappearance of the Florida millionaire
Poultry farms across the U.S. are scrambling to contain a new, highly contagious avian flu. The outbreak has contributed to a 47% increase in the price of eggs at grocery stores in July compared to a year ago. John Ramos has more.
Airline ticket prices peaked in May, as pent-up pandemic demand filled planes, and fuel prices soared. Now, fuel prices are declining and airfares have followed suit. Kris Van Cleave has more.
A nationwide shortage of bus drivers is impacting as much as 86% of school across the United States. Schools have been forced to alter or entirely scrap bus routes amid the lack of staffing. Danya Bacchus has more.
Record temperatures in Europe are leading to unprecedented droughts and wildfires across the continent. Ian Lee has more.
The 24-year-old suspect charged with attempted murder and assault in the stabbing of author Salman Rushdie has pleaded not guilty. Michael George has more.