The Uplift: Finding purpose
A widower finds a new purpose – in a Publix – after losing his wife. Then, volunteers in Southern California gather to work at a drive-thru that serves nutritious foods for those in need.
A widower finds a new purpose – in a Publix – after losing his wife. Then, volunteers in Southern California gather to work at a drive-thru that serves nutritious foods for those in need.
A police officer becomes a guardian angel for a little girl struggling at school. A New Jersey toddler goes viral for the way she speaks, bringing joy and laughs to millions. A 7-year-old makes history at the rodeo. Plus, more inspiring stories.
A mom worried about her son with autism opens an inclusive cafe that employs people with disabilities. The community around Paradise, California, rallies behind a woman whose beloved pet was stolen. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
Spencer, the official mascot of the Boston Marathon, is honored by his community. David Begnaud introduces us to a woman who calls herself a "bad weather friend" – because she's there when you need her most. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
A trendsetting third grader creates a school tradition to don dapper outfits on Wednesdays. A retiree makes it her mission to thank those who may be in thankless jobs. Plus, more heartwarming and inspiring stories.
Born in a crucial time of need at the start of the pandemic, this organization began with a scrappy operation. Four million meals later, the Seva Collective has continued to grow.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
At his lowest moment, U.S. Army veteran and former teacher Billy Keenan found strength in his faith as he was reminded of his own resilience.
The So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe in Cedars, Pennsylvania employs 63 people — 80% have a disability.
Charlie Bird — the "major Swiftie" of the two — had the idea after the singer announced her new album "The Tortured Poets Department" at the Grammys.
Russ Cook says the scariest part of his run through Africa was "on the back of a motorbike, thinking I was about to die."
Lyn Story is a retiree whose mission is to be the "bad weather friend," someone who is there for you in a time of need. David Begnaud shows how her huge heart led to life-changing friendships.
For most basketball players, making it to the NBA is the ultimate dream. But Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges has another dream, too.
Barbie has added new dolls to its Role Models collection, based on real-life singers and actresses from around the world.
The Daily Show host's tearful eulogy to his three-legged dog, Dipper, prompts jump in contributions to Animal Haven a no-kill shelter in New York City.
Back in March, two officers and a good Samaritan risked their lives to rescue a couple who were trapped in a burning home in Cape Coral, Florida.
A surfing accident left New York teacher Billy Keenan paralyzed, but when he received a call from a police officer, his life changed.
A mom was worried about what her son, who has autism, would do after high school. So she opened the So Much To Give cafe, a restaurant in Cedars, Pennsylvania, that employs people with disabilities – and helps them grow.
David Begnaud visits Jeffrey Olsen, known as the "Toy Man" in Vista, California, who has dedicated over 30 years to donating toys, food, and clothes to those in need.
David Begnaud has the story of an unlikely friendship at a Massachusetts elementary school, proving that words are not always necessary to form a special connection.
A bus driver in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, sprang into action when he saw a toddler on the street barefoot and wandering alone. The driver rescued the child from the cold and then contacted authorities.
The birth of a baby giraffe at Chester Zoo in the U.K. was caught on camera. After 472 days of pregnancy, new mom Orla delivered a 6-foot-tall baby after three hours of labor. Within 30 minutes of being born, the baby was learning how to walk. There are only about 2,500 Rothschild's giraffes remaining in the wild.
To find out about her young son Keegan's innermost feelings, this mom asked him to finish sentences that she started. These were his touching responses.
Born in a crucial time of need at the start of the pandemic, this organization began with a scrappy operation. Four million meals later, the Seva Collective has continued to grow.
Nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. had just received the dollar for good grades, and it was the only money he had to his name.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese suited up as professionals for the first time Friday night as the brief league preseason begins.
The decision prompted a wave of public backlash as women saw fertility treatments canceled or put in jeopardy after the ruling.
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Job site Indeed identified the top 10 most sought-after job candidates by employers and recruiters. Here's what they found.
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy exits as it lays off more staff. What's ailing the fitness company?
The decision prompted a wave of public backlash as women saw fertility treatments canceled or put in jeopardy after the ruling.
The hostage and cease-fire talks have taken on new urgency amid a looming Israeli ground invasion of Rafah, in southern Gaza.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was elected to the House in 2005 and represents the state's 28th Congressional District.
Ex-government employee Miguel Zapata is accused of sending fake FBI tips falsely accusing multiple coworkers of taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.
Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year under a new administration rule, the White House says.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
Three suspects were arrested and charged in the slaying of Hardeep Singh Nijjar by masked gunmen outside Vancouver.
The U.N. is warning that an Israeli offensive in Rafah would put hundreds of thousands of Palestinians "at imminent risk of death."
The substance was found during a 2023 excavation of a Roman bathhouse.
The woman — identified by the Brussels Times as Annie De Poortere — disappeared on November 12, 1994.
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station for failing to bring a photo ID - required under a law introduced by his government.
The 2024 Met Gala theme is "The Garden of Time" — to go along with the spring exhibition, titled "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion."
In his new memoir the star of such hit TV series as "Magnum, P.I." and "Blue Bloods" writes of the serendipity that launched his career.
Preview: More than a decade after a stroke robbed the country artist of his cherished singing voice, computer technology has helped create his new single, "Where That Came From."
Marc Summers says bringing his play to New York City has been a "dream," after a career that's often has played out in front of a live audience.
Kiki Wong got her first guitar from Costco at 13 years old. Now she's joining The Smashing Pumpkins.
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
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.
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
For the first time since 1803, two groups of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground at the same time in parts of the Midwest and South. However, a small section of Central Illinois marks the only place where both the 13-year and 17-year cicadas are emerging in the same place. Dave Malkoff reports on the extraordinary event.
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
In one find, a K-9 officer helped police find over a dozen fish buried in the sand and hidden behind logs and brush piles.
Massachusetts investigators uncover a suspicious web history after Brian Fanion reports his wife Amy's death as a suicide.
James Craig's lawyers have argued there is no direct evidence that he put poison in his wife's protein shakes.
The woman — identified by the Brussels Times as Annie De Poortere — disappeared on November 12, 1994.
Usher Weiss, 26, must pay a $5,000 fine and surrender all contraband.
Boeing is expected to launch its Starliner space capsule that will take two astronauts to the International Space Station. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood breaks down Boeing's mission.
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Born in a crucial time of need at the start of the pandemic, this organization began with a scrappy operation. Four million meals later, the Seva Collective has continued to grow, bringing on new volunteers, partnering with food banks, companies and farms, and hosting special toy and clothing drives.
A widower finds a new purpose – in a Publix – after losing his wife. Then, volunteers in Southern California gather to work at a drive-thru that serves nutritious foods for those in need.
A tornado touched down in the city of Hawley, Texas, late Thursday, destroying several homes. One family whose young son was injured described the life-threatening ordeal. Omar Villafranca reports.
Lenzo Thompson, a crossing guard for the Rutherford County School District outside Nashville, Tennessee, has been known to dress up on the job, as Santa, Cupid, or even the Easter Bunny.
Nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. of Louisiana had just received a dollar for good grades, the only dollar to his name. When he chose to give it away to a man he thought was homeless, he received a surprising reward. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."