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The Uplift: America the beautiful
To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States this year, we are sharing what makes the country great from A to Z. This week, sixth graders share why they find America beautiful.
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The Uplift: A surprise from Shaq
Shaquille O'Neal steps in to a young 7-foot-3 police recruit from Texas. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at the reality competition show "The Traitors," and more heartwarming news.
The Uplift: Daddy daughter dance
David Begnaud takes us to a Louisiana prison where fatherhood is the focus. He meets inmates who got the chance to take part in a daddy-daughter dance and reconnect with their kids. Plus, more heartwarming news.
The Uplift: New beginnings
A boy who faced life-changing challenges gets by with help from his friends. A group of retired teachers gets together to continue the passion of helping kids. Plus, more good news.
The Uplift: Made with love
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
The Uplift: Pint-sized politician
A pint-sized politician proves you are never too little to run a big campaign. David Begnaud catches up with the Agars, a father-son duo making history by competing together in triathlons. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
The Uplift: Tiny, terrific towns
David Begnaud introduces us to a young man travels to tiny towns across the U.S. to highlight what makes them terrific. Plus, we catch up with a man who had dream of flying as a teen – now, he's taking to the skies.
The Uplift: Hero dad
David Begnaud introduces us to a father who became his son's hero, just by being himself. Plus, Steve Hartman shares a lesson on humility and we take a look at the job of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The Uplift: The greatest place in the world
Visit one of "the world's greatest places," according to Time Magazine. Plus, meet a little girl using jokes to raise money for a cause close to her heart.
The Uplift: Diamond stories
David Begnaud has a double header — two stories about how baseball can help build community.
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Good news you may have missed in 2025
The bad news from the past year (and there was a lot of it) drowned out much of the GOOD news that made smaller headlines. David Pogue reports on some of 2025's best underreported stories.
Steps of Faith: How "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis and friends brought hope and charity to amputees
An annual fundraiser in Kansas City called Thundergong! has helped more than 2,000 amputees around the country pay for prosthetic limbs through the Steps of Faith Foundation.
Steps of Faith: Bringing hope to amputees
Twenty years ago, when Kansas City musician Billy Brimblecom Jr. was diagnosed with cancer, he went through 13 rounds of chemotherapy, and ultimately lost a leg. One of his oldest friends, former "SNL" and "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis, rallied to his cause, helping raise funds to pay for a prosthetic leg. Since then, Sudeikis, Brimblecom and friends have held an annual fundraiser, called Thundergong!, that has helped more than 2,000 amputees all over the country pay for prosthetics through the Steps of Faith Foundation. Lee Cowan reports.
Metallica's gift of giving
The heavy metal band has not only changed lives with their music; they've also changed lives with their philanthropy – from donations to food banks and disaster relief, to their charity, All Within My Hands, which has donated to workforce education and other critical services.
Metallica's gift of giving
The heavy metal band Metallica has not only changed lives with their music; they've also changed lives with their philanthropy – from donations to food banks and disaster relief, to the band's charity All Within My Hands, which has donated to workforce education and other critical services. Luke Burbank talks with band members Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, Robert Trujillo and Lars Ulrich, and with one of the 9,000 Metallica Scholars who have benefitted from the band's grants through trade schools and community colleges.
Blind rock climber Jesse Dufton
"Climbing teaches you a lot about who you are," says 40-year-old rock climber Jesse Dufton, who has conquered thousands of peaks without the benefit of vision. Dufton, who was born with a rare degenerative condition called rod-cone dystrophy, talks with Lee Cowan about how losing his sight did not lead to him forsaking his potential. [Our thanks to Alastair Lee of BritRock Films.]
Teaching the food truck business
A retired Air Force brigadier general sought a new mission: to create the first certified mobile food-truck apprentice program in America. David Pogue talks with John Michel about Currency of Caring, which helps teach entrepreneurs (many of whom had been going through hard times) the food-truck business; and with Demetrius Gower, whose Big Meechie's Kitchen & Food Truck, in Granite City, Ill., has proven an award-winning success.
Creating a lifeline for families in hard times
Murphy's Giving Market, a food pantry in Upper Darby, Pa., was started not by a nonprofit or government agency, but by one concerned citizen: Desireé Murphy Morrisey, who'd gone through tough times herself. Her pantry, founded during COVID, now helps 400 families. She talks with David Pogue about why she feels it is her social responsibility to help those experiencing tough times now.
A friendship forged from the Unabomber's violence
A tip from David Kaczynski led to the capture of the Unabomber – who happened to be his own brother. Ted Koppel talks with Kaczynski about his relationship with his sibling, and about the friendship he later developed with one of the Unabomber's victims.
A custodian earns 4 degrees and a mailman adopts his best friend
Texas custodian Jessica Caldwell earned four degrees while working nights and raising four kids. A local mailman adopted a dog from his old route.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
The AI bubble is leaking air, some economists say. Should investors worry?
AI has fueled a stock boom in recent years. Now, some Wall Street analysts think that epic run is coming to an end.
Abbott Labs to pay nearly $385M in case over bacterial contamination at plant
The case stems from a Cronobacter bacterial contamination at one of Abbott Laboratories' Michigan plants.
Iconic designer Bob Mackie dies at 87. See photos of legendary stars he dressed.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
The U.S. economy faces mounting headwinds. Here are the top risks.
Rising energy costs, persistently high inflation and mounting federal debt are clouding the outlook for the U.S. economy — and Americans' finances.
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The AI bubble is leaking air, some economists say. Should investors worry?
AI has fueled a stock boom in recent years. Now, some Wall Street analysts think that epic run is coming to an end.
The U.S. economy faces mounting headwinds. Here are the top risks.
Rising energy costs, persistently high inflation and mounting federal debt are clouding the outlook for the U.S. economy — and Americans' finances.
Tech stocks slump after AI execs call for industry slowdown
The Nasdaq slid 1% on Monday after AI company executives called for a slowdown in developing the technology.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei: "For too long the industry lied" about AI risks
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
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Abbott Labs to pay nearly $385M in case over bacterial contamination at plant
The case stems from a Cronobacter bacterial contamination at one of Abbott Laboratories' Michigan plants.
EPA to eliminate limits on climate pollution from power plants
The rule, which is expected to face immediate legal challenges, also could prevent future administrations from regulating greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, sources said.
Vance says 870K people suspected of COVID-era U.S. fraud barred from federal loans
A U.S. enforcement push, dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," probed losses involving the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.
Don Jr.'s wife says Russian oligarch hosted post-wedding festivities as a "gift"
Bettina Anderson, wife of Donald Trump Jr., said their "dear friend" Umar Kremlev hosted two nights of festivities after their wedding in the Bahamas.
Trump dismisses push for AI guardrails despite warnings from tech leaders
President Trump threw cold water on momentum for AI guardrails, saying all the U.S. needs is a "SMART PRESIDENT."
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Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
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After losing son, couple welcomes daughter born from embryo frozen for 22 years
The couple named their daughter Georgia in honor of their late son, Giorgos.
Iran's proxies using Yemen to compound war's impact on oil prices
An attack on a Saudi Arabian pipeline and a simmering war between the Saudis and Iran's Houthi allies in Yemen are pushing oil prices up.
Shark attacks, injures surfer at popular beach in Australia
Scientists believe increasingly crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures are shifting sharks' migratory patterns, which may be contributing to a rise in attacks.
Sweden faces political uncertainty as election deals far-right a blow
Sweden's left-wing opposition are holding a slim lead after an election that saw the far-right's share of the vote
Israeli official calls for revocation of "NAZA" filmmakers' citizenship
The documentary "NAZA" includes interviews with purported Israeli intelligence officers who claim the systematic use of AI-powered targeting systems in Gaza.
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Iconic designer Bob Mackie dies at 87. See photos of legendary stars he dressed.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
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Extended interview: Stella Parton
Stella Parton offers fans a glimpse into the life of her larger-than-life sister, Dolly Parton, from her makeup routine to her views on death, in an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King.
Céline Dion makes triumphant return
Céline Dion, who stepped back from performing in 2022 after announcing a rare autoimmune and neurological disorder, returned to the stage over the weekend for her long-awaited comeback tour. Adriana Diaz reports.
Celine Dion returns to the stage
Canadian superstar Celine Dion returned to the stage in Paris this weekend, for her first full concert in six years, and the first of 26 shows.
Diane von Furstenberg on life, love, and a wrap dress
One of the most important names in fashion for nearly 50 years, Diane von Furstenberg has long empowered women, with practical, feminine clothing, most famously embodied by her '70s wrap dress.
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The AI bubble is leaking air, some economists say. Should investors worry?
AI has fueled a stock boom in recent years. Now, some Wall Street analysts think that epic run is coming to an end.
Biosecurity expert on AI misuse
Dr. Ashish Jha, founder of BioRadar and a senior fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center, joins to discuss Anthropic's recent report about how it blocked bad actors from using its Claude models to design biological weapons.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Tech stocks slump after AI execs call for industry slowdown
The Nasdaq slid 1% on Monday after AI company executives called for a slowdown in developing the technology.
Reaction to "sobering message" from CEOs on AI
Bill Cohen, author of "Money to Burn," reacts to new warnings from major tech CEOs about AI and calls to slow the pace of development. "I'd take this warning very seriously," he told CBS News 24/7.
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
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New details on Clancy holdout juror
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial faced a domestic violence charge in 2021, but it was later dismissed, police records show. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Lindsay Clancy juror speaks out
Paula Devlin, a juror in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, sat down with Shanelle Kaul to share her experience with the high-profile case and tense deliberations that ultimately ended in a mistrial.
Man arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month.
State of al‑Qaeda 25 years after 9/11 attacks
25 years after 9/11, we rarely hear about the state of the organization responsible for the attacks. The Atlantic recently put out a piece on al-Qaeda that says in part, "analysts can't decide if the terrorist organization is all but defunct or more threatening than ever." The article's author, Graeme Wood, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
New terror threats against U.S. post 9/11
The FBI is warning of potential attacks on 9/11 remembrance ceremonies as terrorist groups call for new strikes on U.S. soil. Anna Schecter has more.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Understanding concerns of AI race with China
President Trump criticized Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's AI warnings and said the U.S. must maintain its lead over China in the AI race. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to discuss.
Brokers offer felons path to Trump pardons
Paid brokers are now offering felons a path to be pardoned by President Trump, a CBS News investigation shows. CBS News' Gabe Kaminsky and Daniel Klaidman have more on their 60 Minutes report.
Biosecurity expert on AI misuse
Dr. Ashish Jha, founder of BioRadar and a senior fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center, joins to discuss Anthropic's recent report about how it blocked bad actors from using its Claude models to design biological weapons.
Trump blames diesel price on Russia-Ukraine war
President Trump said on social media that the rising diesel price is mostly due to the Russia-Ukraine war and not Iran. CBS News' Aidan Stretch has more.
Trump downplays AI leaders' warnings
President Trump downplayed recent warnings from leaders of major AI firms about tech regulation and development. In a post on Truth Social, he accused Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei of "pretending to be a 'perfect little angel.'" CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.