The Uplift: Gus Walz
David Begnaud sits down with Gus Walz, the son of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, whose emotional reaction to his dad at the DNC went viral. Gus opens up about his nonverbal learning disorder in his first ever interview.
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The Uplift: Centenarian friends
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.
The Uplift: An interview with the president
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.
The Uplift: Field of dreams
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.
The Uplift: Jimmy Butler
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.
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10 of Pope Francis' most heartwarming moments
From spinning with the Harlem Globetrotters to signing a Harley-Davidson, here are 10 memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy.
Duo Team aiming to compete in 6th major marathon shares journey
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.
The top 10 uplifting news stories of 2024
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.
Combating Parkinson's with rock climbing
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.
Woman reuniting photos lost in Hurricane Helene with families who own them
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.
A real-life Rosie the Riveter, Jennifer McMullen, turns 100
The "Rosies" were women recruited by U.S. defense manufacturers during WWII to help build tanks, ships and planes.
This blind teen hopes his singing will bring joy to others
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.
Why a London man named Bushe turns his neighbors' hedges into art
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.
After being paralyzed, this 20-year-old competed in a marathon
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.
These trans activists wanted to build community. They found each other.
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.
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Duo set to complete 6 major marathons
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.
California couple's love surpassed all odds
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.
Dogs stuck during fires saved by CBS News crew
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.
Reuniting people with photos lost in Helene
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.
Ceramic donuts go viral
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 brings 81-year-old fan onstage
Shania Twain invited an 81-year-old superfan – who has been attending her shows for 25 years – onstage at her concert in England.
Athlete paralyzed skiing completes marathon
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.
WNBA stars become power couple on and off the court
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.
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Paramount Global chair Shari Redstone diagnosed with thyroid cancer
In a statement, a spokesperson for Shari Redstone said "her prognosis is excellent."
Oklahoma company seeks to buoy U.S. production of critical rare earth magnets
China produces as much as 95% of the world's rare earth magnets.
San Francisco's aggressive push to get more unhoused people off city streets
In mid-2024, San Francisco began more targeted sweeps of homeless encampments across the city in an effort to address its homeless crisis.
Tesla shares plunge as Trump suggests stripping contracts from Musk
Tesla's stock price tumbles 14%, erasing more than $150 billion in the automaker's value, as Elon Musk and President Trump trade barbs.
Judge blocks Trump admin from preventing foreign students from traveling to Harvard
If President Trump's measure stands, it would block thousands of students who are scheduled to come to the campus in Cambridge for summer and fall terms.
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Tesla shares plunge as Trump suggests stripping contracts from Musk
Tesla's stock price tumbles 14%, erasing more than $150 billion in the automaker's value, as Elon Musk and President Trump trade barbs.
Trump threatens to cut off Musk's subsidies. That could cost Tesla and SpaceX billions.
"The easiest way to save money in our Budget … is to terminate Elon's Governmental Subsidies and Contracts," Trump said in a post.
Military parade could disrupt flights at D.C.'s Reagan National Airport
The airport is expected to suspend commercial airline operations to accommodate military plane flyovers and more.
Nintendo Switch 2 draws hordes of fans to stores for global release
Fans around the world lined up outside electronics stores hours in advance to collect their pre-ordered video game consoles.
Jane Birkin's Hermes bag is going to auction at Sotheby's
Jane Birkin's original handbag, conceived after a chance encounter, has become one of the world's most coveted fashion accessories.
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Judge blocks Trump admin from preventing foreign students from traveling to Harvard
If President Trump's measure stands, it would block thousands of students who are scheduled to come to the campus in Cambridge for summer and fall terms.
Key House Republican subpoenas Biden's White House doctor
A House GOP probe into former President Joe Biden's mental acuity is expanding.
"Narco subs" trafficking cocaine targeted in latest U.S. sanction
Four Guyanese nationals and two Colombians were sanctioned for trafficking cocaine through "narco subs," airstrips and various individuals, U.S. officials said.
Trump threatens to cut off Musk's subsidies. That could cost Tesla and SpaceX billions.
"The easiest way to save money in our Budget … is to terminate Elon's Governmental Subsidies and Contracts," Trump said in a post.
U.S. sanctions 4 International Criminal Court judges
The judges are being sanctioned over arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and for U.S. personnel in Afghanistan.
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Cancer Moonshot legacy at risk
The National Cancer Institute could see nearly 40% of its funding slashed under President Trump's 2026 budget proposal. Former Cancer Moonshot official Dr. Kamal Menghrajani joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to break down what's at stake.
Asthma sufferers could be at greater risk if Trump cuts health program
The Trump administration wants to shutter the CDC's National Asthma Control Program, which provides millions in funding to state-administered initiatives aimed at fighting the disease.
FDA to review abortion pill mifepristone for safety. Here's what to know.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked the FDA "to review the latest data on mifepristone," but experts say concerns about the abortion pill's safety are misguided.
Ground beef with possible E. coli distributed nationwide, USDA says
The beef, which may be contaminated with E. coli, was distributed to Whole Foods Market retail locations across the U.S.
Tomato recall affecting multiple states elevated to highest risk warning by FDA
The tomatoes, recalled for potential salmonella contamination, were shipped to Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
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"Narco subs" trafficking cocaine targeted in latest U.S. sanction
Four Guyanese nationals and two Colombians were sanctioned for trafficking cocaine through "narco subs," airstrips and various individuals, U.S. officials said.
U.S. sanctions 4 International Criminal Court judges
The judges are being sanctioned over arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and for U.S. personnel in Afghanistan.
Nintendo Switch 2 draws hordes of fans to stores for global release
Fans around the world lined up outside electronics stores hours in advance to collect their pre-ordered video game consoles.
Trump and Musk trade insults and accusations as public feud intensifies
"Elon and I had a great relationship," President Trump said Thursday. "I don't know if we will anymore."
See map and list of countries affected by Trump's travel ban
President Trump signed a proclamation barring travelers and immigrants from 12 countries and restricting entry for nationals from another seven.
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Nintendo Switch 2 draws hordes of fans to stores for global release
Fans around the world lined up outside electronics stores hours in advance to collect their pre-ordered video game consoles.
Judge threatens to exclude Sean "Diddy" Combs from courtroom
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial threatened Thursday to potentially have him removed from court over interactions with the jury.
Nintendo Switch 2 hits shelves
Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser joins "CBS Mornings Plus" as fans line up across the country to get their hands on the company's first new console since the original Switch debuted in 2017.
"Wicked: For Good" trailer released
The trailer for the highly-anticipated sequel, "Wicked: For Good," has been released. In the film, Elphaba and Glinda team up to challenge the Wizard of Oz.
Popular band fined $36,000 for glorifying drug cartels
At a Los Tucanes de Tijuana performance, nearly a third of their songs were "narcocorridos" glamorizing drug traffickers, officials said.
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Nintendo Switch 2 for sale after delay
After much anticipation, Nintendo's newest video game console has finally arrived. The Nintendo Switch 2 went out Thursday after President Trump's tariffs forced the company to temporarily delay preorders. Scott Stein, CNET editor at large, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Meta signs nuclear power deal for AI energy
Meta has signed a 20-year agreement to buy nuclear power from Constellation Energy, joining the growing list of tech giants turning to nuclear energy to meet the demands of artificial intelligence. Bloomberg News tech reporter Riley Griffin has more.
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.
Blue Origin spacecraft carries 6 to edge of space
A Blue Origin sub-orbital spacecraft successfully rocketed to an altitude more than 60 miles above the Earth Saturday with a crew of six. After separating from its booster, the capsule touched down in the West Texas desert about 10 minutes after liftoff.
Colleges try to tackle A.I. in the classroom
Some colleges are turning to classic tactics to try to keep A.I. out of the classroom. Sales of lined composition test books — known as "blue books" — which students used to use to handwrite essays and answers on exams, are on the rise, the Wall Street Journal reported. Here's how schools are trying to tackle the exploding use of A.I.
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Japanese probe's second straight attempt at moon landing a failure
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Looking at Iran's uranium enrichment
Iran's foreign minister says his country will not accept any nuclear deal with the U.S. that completely bans uranium enrichment. Anna Erickson, professor of nuclear and radiological engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Fungus in "agroterrorism" arrest already widely prevalent in U.S., researcher says
Two Chinese researchers were charged with trying to smuggle strains of a fungus called Fusarium graminearum into the U.S.
NSF terminates research grants
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has terminated thousands of research grants, following President Trump's executive order. Todd Wolfson, President of the American Association of University Professors, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with more details.
Massive planet discovered orbiting tiny star, puzzling scientists
It had not been thought possible that such tiny, weak stars could provide the conditions needed to form and host huge planets.
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"Narco subs" trafficking cocaine targeted in latest U.S. sanction
Four Guyanese nationals and two Colombians were sanctioned for trafficking cocaine through "narco subs," airstrips and various individuals, U.S. officials said.
Colorado attack suspect gets 118 charges
The man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at demonstrators calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Boulder, Colorado, appeared in court on Thursday. He has been in custody since his arrest following Sunday's attack. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Judge threatens to throw Combs out
The judge in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial admonished him and said he would consider removing Combs from the courtroom on Thursday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Toxic fungus smuggling suspect in court
One of the Chinese nationals charged with bringing a toxic fungus into the United States faced a judge Thursday and will be back in court next Friday. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Judge threatens to exclude Sean "Diddy" Combs from courtroom
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial threatened Thursday to potentially have him removed from court over interactions with the jury.
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Latest on Japanese lunar lander
Officials are waiting for a status update from a private Japanese space company on its second attempt to land a private lunar lander on the moon. The lander was set to touch down Thursday afternoon, but communication with it has been completely lost. Leroy Chow, a retired NASA astronaut, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Japanese lunar lander loses connection
Japan and the space industry are hanging in suspense as they try to connect with a lander that was expected to touch down on the moon Thursday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
Watch: Fate of Japanese lunar lander unknown
A privately-built Japanese moon lander has so far failed to send a signal back to Earth after making its descent to the lunar surface on Thursday. CBS News space consultant William Harwood reports.
Japanese probe's second straight attempt at moon landing a failure
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Massive planet discovered orbiting tiny star, puzzling scientists
It had not been thought possible that such tiny, weak stars could provide the conditions needed to form and host huge planets.
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Summer music heats up 2025
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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
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.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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Detainees spell out "SOS" at Florida facility
At a detention center in Miami-Dade County, Florida, detainees worked together to spell "SOS." CBS News Miami reporter Nikiya Carrero has more.
Reporter's Notebook: The real budget debate
As President Trump and Elon Musk trade insults on the public stage, a quieter battle emerges over who deserves government help. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
What to know about latest Supreme Court rulings
The Supreme Court released a number of unanimous rulings in major cases. Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
San Francisco cracks down on homeless encampments
Surging homelessness in the U.S. has led to more tent encampment sites popping up across many big cities. Adam Yamaguchi reports on an aggressive push to get more unhoused people off San Francisco's streets.
The growing anti-war movement inside Israel
Israel said its forces recovered the remains of two Israeli-American hostages who were killed, and their bodies then taken, during Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack. With the ceasefire deal with Hamas in doubt, returning more hostages seems out of reach. Imtiaz Tyab reports that frustration with the war is growing inside Israel.