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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.
"We asked God all the time, 'why did you do this?' And now we know: to take care of each other."
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.
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.
Many service employees are seeing smaller tips as inflation-hit consumers rebel against digital gratuities.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently transported a group of undocumented migrants from Texas to Sacramento.
Donald Trump's legal team has been informed that the former president is a target of the federal criminal investigation into possible mishandling of classified information.
Madeline Kingsbury, a 26-year-old mother of two, had been missing since late March. Police said human remains were found Wednesday during the search.
President Joe Biden vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have repealed his plan to forgive student debt.
Many service employees are seeing smaller tips as inflation-hit consumers rebel against digital gratuities.
Union of rival golf tours signifies that "human rights clearly took a back seat to the merger's financial benefits," critics say.
Air pollution costs the U.S. $800 billion a year, data shows. Wildfires — driven by climate change — are making it worse.
Millions of workers who work outdoors should take extra precautions due to the poor air quality in parts of the Northeast, a physician says.
Public schools barred students from going outside, while sports organizations scrapped events because of unhealthy air.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently transported a group of undocumented migrants from Texas to Sacramento.
Donald Trump's legal team has been informed that the former president is a target of the federal criminal investigation into possible mishandling of classified information.
President Joe Biden vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have repealed his plan to forgive student debt.
Parlatore thinks a charging decision could come within weeks, and he says Trump's legal team has a plan to respond.
A number of former Trump aides have already testified before the grand jury investigating the 2020 presidential election and the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Air pollution costs the U.S. $800 billion a year, data shows. Wildfires — driven by climate change — are making it worse.
As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass "unhealthy" levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here's what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.
Here's what to know about the health effects of wildfire smoke as a thick haze continues its takeover of eastern U.S. skies.
Does a mask help with air pollution? Here's how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke as Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in the northeastern U.S.
Pope Francis is expected to undergo intestinal surgery. The 86-year-old will recover at Rome's Gemelli Hospital for several days. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more from Rome.
HMS Triumph was officially declared missing with 64 people on board in January 1942.
Maximilian Rivkin has escaped arrest since the 2021 takedown of the ANOM network, which saw 800 arrested on three continents.
Canada is on track to have its most destructive wildfire season in history — and climate change has set the stage.
The Jalisco cartel, known by its initials as the CJNG, is famous for its ruthless treatment of supposed traitors, informants or turncoats.
As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass "unhealthy" levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here's what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.
More than 100 fiction and nonfiction features will unspool at the New York City festival, with many available for home viewing through July 2 via the Tribeca At Home platform. Check out some recommended picks.
Shakur is one of only 12 rap artists, including Queen Latifah and Ice-T, who have received a star on the Walk of Fame.
His family called him "an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling" in a statement.
Harry has told the court he's determined to stop the "madness" of news outlets using alleged unlawful activities to obtain personal information.
Director and screenwriter Steven Caple Jr. sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to discuss directing "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts."
The SEC is suing crypto trading platform Coinbase, saying it is operating illegally as it failed to register as an exchange. It's the latest move in a crackdown against crypto companies. Jon-Jorge Aras, a partner at Warren Law Group and head of the firm's securities litigation, has more.
Some big tech companies are rolling back policies put in place to curb misinformation around the 2020 election, spurring concerns voters may find it difficult to decipher what information is real and what's fake in the 2024 presidential election cycle. CBS News election law contributor David Becker has more.
A new study claims that artificial intelligence is more accurate at predicting a patient's cancer risk than traditional methods. Janet Shamlian takes a look at how the emerging technology could help breast cancer diagnoses.
The update comes for those who "just wanted to type a ducking word," Apple said at the Worldwide Developers Conference.
The company's operating system upgrade, coming September, adds live voicemail transcribing and an enhanced autocorrect tool.
Millions of people across the Eastern U.S. are facing dangerous air quality due to hundreds of wildfires in Canada. The haze has disrupted flights and prompted warnings to stay inside. Dr. Leonardo Trasande, children's environmental health specialist, joins CBS News with tips to stay safe from the health risks associated with poor air quality.
Smoke traveling down from Canadian wildfires has caused the air quality in several states to reach hazardous levels. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on how officials are mitigating the fires, and how much longer people can expect the smoke to last. Plus, CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains the science behind the sky turning orange.
Forecasts suggest hazy skies and reduced air quality will persist across the Northeast and into the Midwest for at least a few more days.
Canada is on track to have its most destructive wildfire season in history — and climate change has set the stage.
The University of New England is also home to a blue lobster named Blueberry, a large lobster named Larry, and a famous yellow lobster, named Banana.
Madeline Kingsbury, a 26-year-old mother of two, had been missing since late March. Police said human remains were found Wednesday during the search.
Emma Coronel Aispuro is scheduled to be released in mid-September, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
On Wednesday, a jury found Rudolph not guilty on all counts in connection to a fatal 2021 shooting outside his Florida home.
Susan Lorincz has been arrested and charged with manslaughter for allegedly shooting and killing her neighbor through her front door. Some are upset it took four days since the shooting of AJ Owens, a mother of four, for the arrest to happen. Mark Strassmen reports.
Shawn Jackson, 18, and his 36-year-old stepfather, Lorenzo Smith, were identified as the two people shot and killed at a graduation ceremony in Virginia on Tuesday. Jackson had just accepted his diploma when the shots rang out. Nicole Sganga reports.
The Dragon carries needed crew supplies and equipment, along with two roll-out solar array blankets.
One of the new images, part of an "astronomical treasure trove" reveal asteroid tails shooting across the far-off galaxy.
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.
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.
Shakur is one of only 12 rap artists, including Queen Latifah and Ice-T, who have received a star on the Walk of Fame
Prince Harry will make an appearance in court Tuesday as he sues one of Britain's tabloid newspapers for phone hacking and illegal intrusion into his private life. The publisher admits phone hacking once took place at its newspapers but denies that the Duke of Sussex was ever a target. Holly Williams spoke with media lawyer Matthew Gill about what Harry hoped to achieve by taking the very public case to trial.
Apple is unveiling its Vision Pro headset, a virtual reality device set for release next year at a starting cost of $3,499.00. Carter Evans reports.
CBS News is learning new details about a federal lawsuit accusing Twitter of complicity in a brutal campaign of repression by Saudi Arabia. A Saudi aid worker who used an anonymous Twitter account to mock Saudi Arabia was arrested in 2018 and allegedly tortured. His American sister spoke with CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod.
In an interview with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, Donald Trump’s former criminal attorney Timothy Parlatore said he believes charges could be brought in Florida, and the former president’s legal team has a plan in place to respond, which would include motions to dismiss any indictment.
