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When Donald Wilson lost the mother of his three children to a stroke, he was left alone, struggling to parent them while keeping a fulltime job. Then an unlikely neighbor came to his aid.
The story of a wealthy businessman who annually gives out hundreds of $100 bills to strangers motivated a group of Phoenix students to start their own Secret Santa club.
Terry Kahn lived in a modest house, drove an old Honda and refused to carry a cellphone because he thought it cost too much.
"My wife will tell you, I'm a little bit hard-headed," Zach Anglin said.
One senior living community in Olathe, Kansas, isn't exactly known for its singles' scene, but widowers Doris Kriks and Carl Kruse found love there nonetheless.
Army Sgt. Jack Bryant Jr. was killed in Iraq almost 20 years ago. But his family has ensured his memory will live on through generations.
After Sonja White's students told her their one wish was to fly on a plane, she went full throttle on the pretend.
Every Wednesday, students converge on a tiny house in St. Louis for their weekly breakfast club, hosted by 66-year-old Peggy Winckowski.
In 1951, John Amalfitano's neighbor found an egg with a message asking its finder to write back.
Not since early explorers came to Florida in search of the fountain of youth has there been a crazier quest than that of 47-year-old Andrew Karr.
Flu cases are surging nationwide and 27 children are among those who have died this flu season. One hospital shares ways to be on the lookout for respiratory issues. Janet Shamlian reports.
Wayne LaPierre, the longtime director of the National Rifle Association, said Friday he is resigning after three decades at the helm of the powerful organization. The announcement comes just days before a civil corruption trial is set to begin, in which New York Attorney General Leticia James is accusing LaPierre and other NRA officials of diverting millions of dollars to fund luxury personal trips. Jeff Pegues has more.
A powerful stormfront is marching toward the Northeast, where some cities are awaiting their first significant snowfall in nearly two years. Errol Barnett has details.
Kicking off the election year near Valley Forge in the Battleground state of Pennsylvania, President Biden on Friday directly attacked former President Donald Trump for his actions leading up to Jan. 6, calling them an "assault on democracy." Ed O'Keefe reports.
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on Colorado's Republican primary ballot because of his attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. In a 4-3 decision last month, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Trump is ineligible to appear on the ballot because he violated the Constitution's so-called insurrection clause, Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Jan Crawford has the latest.
Ashli Babbitt was shot and killed while she tried to climb through a broken door into the Speaker's Lobby outside the House Chamber.
Singer Michael Bolton said he was taking a temporary break from touring for a few months as he recovers from surgery to remove a brain tumor.
Austin has been hospitalized since Monday due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure, officials said.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the state of Idaho that argued its ban on abortion was preempted by federal law.
Verizon will pay $100 million to eligible current and former subscribers to settle a class-action lawsuit over fees it charged customers.
Verizon will pay $100 million to eligible current and former subscribers to settle a class-action lawsuit over fees it charged customers.
The U.S. dodged a recession last year thanks to robust consumer spending. Here's what the new year may bring for the economy.
The National Rifle Association's longtime leader will step down on the eve of a legal showdown with New York's attorney general over allegations of corruption.
As debt payments resumed in October, loan servicers put callers on hold for an average of 70 minutes, federal agency finds.
The New York attorney general is seeking sanctions for "ill-gotten gains" from fraud.
Ashli Babbitt was shot and killed while she tried to climb through a broken door into the Speaker's Lobby outside the House Chamber.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the state of Idaho that argued its ban on abortion was preempted by federal law.
Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court review a landmark decision in a case from Colorado finding he should be kept off the state's primary ballot.
The RFK Jr. fundraiser organized by two Kennedy PACs is scheduled to take place on the eve of the New Hampshire primary.
GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley also weighed in on gun control following a school shooting in Iowa earlier Thursday.
Flu cases are surging nationwide and 27 children are among those who have died this flu season. One hospital shares ways to be on the lookout for respiratory issues. Janet Shamlian reports.
Looking to boost your nutrition in the new year? Experts point to plant-based diets as a way to look and feel better.
Video evidence is leading researchers to link seizures to some rare cases of sudden unexplained deaths in children, according to a new study.
Approval of Florida program paves way for other U.S. states to request same permission to lower drug costs for American consumers.
Video from crib monitors is leading researchers to link seizures to some rare cases of sudden unexplained deaths in children. Dr. Jon LaPook, CBS News' chief medical correspondent, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the impact of the study and what it reveals.
The documents unsealed in a lawsuit related to Jeffrey Epstein contain testimony about previously public allegations against Prince Andrew.
The 22-year-old Tampa Bay Rays shortstop is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old girl and sending the child's mother monthly payments.
The pilot of the plane, identified as American Robert Sachs, was also killed, police said.
While it is the first time a senior Israeli official has laid out such a vision, it does not represent official policy.
As Nick Lupton and his wife experience "one of the highest floods we've ever had," they're putting their new self-made defense system to the test.
Singer Michael Bolton said he was taking a temporary break from touring for a few months as he recovers from surgery to remove a brain tumor.
The pilot of the plane, identified as American Robert Sachs, was also killed, police said.
Peloton instructor Jenn Sherman has issued an apology to director Christopher Nolan, after he found out he took her Peloton class and heard her harsh criticism of his movie.
After years of airing on NBC, the 2024 Golden Globes found a new home and will air on Sunday, Jan. 7 on CBS in an effort to bounce back after past controversies.
David Soul played Detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson in the 1970s TV show "Starsky and Hutch."
Starting this month, some new PCs running Windows 11 will have a special "Copilot key" that launches Microsoft's AI chatbot.
Transportation is the number one source of planet-warming emissions in the U.S. A new project from Google is using AI to cut down on stop-and-go traffic, which in turn will help reduce emissions. Ben Tracy has the story.
Google's Project Green Light aims to reduce stop-and-go traffic by up to 30%, cutting down on planet-warming emissions.
Artificial intelligence is giving cyber criminals another weapon, says CrowdStrike chief security officer Shawn Henry. As AI becomes more accessible, it is enabling individuals with limited coding skills to engage in hacking activities. He discusses how this evolving landscape of AI may affect cyber threats against the U.S. in 2024 and beyond.
An investigation by CBS News found misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war can be easily found and spread on social media. One school in Dallas has a media literacy course to help teach teens, who often get their news from social media, how to separate fact from fiction. Tom Hanson reports.
Thousands of Himalayan glaciers could lose as much as 80% of their mass by the end of the century as the Earth's temperature rises, according to projections. Peter Clark, distinguished professor of earth, ocean, and atmospheric sciences at Oregon State University, joins CBS News to explain the problem and potential solutions.
Dozens of species of raptors in Africa are seeing declining populations. Researchers warn the birds of prey are at risk of population collapse.
Researchers say they've unraveled a mystery that's puzzled scientists for years and identified the enzyme responsible for urine's yellow color.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking the spread of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 this winter.
Much of the Western U.S. is in the midst of a snow drought. Eric Sproles, an assistant professor at Montana State University, joins CBS News with the economic and environmental impacts.
Ahmir Joliff, 11, was killed during Thursday's mass shooting at an Iowa high school, authorities said. Seven other people, including four students, were injured.
Randy Roedema, a former Colorado police officer, has been sentenced to 14 months in jail for his role in the death of Elijah McClain.
A young Louisiana mother's death is ruled a suicide, but her father believes she was murdered. See the photos he believes show evidence of homicide.
A second batch of documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been unsealed. Both sets of documents released this week contain the names of people connected to Epstein in a variety of ways. Most of them are not accused of any wrongdoing and much of the information had been previously reported. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on if there's anything of note in these documents.
Dan Marburger was one of seven people injured by a teenage shooter at Iowa's Perry High School.
NASA's spacecraft Juno did a flyby of Jupiter's moon Io to learn more about the lunar body's volcanic activity.
SpaceX launches two rockets less than three hours apart to put a military spaceplane and 23 more Starlink internet satellites into orbit.
NASA's Artemis III crewed moon landing will likely be delayed, the Government Accountability Office said in a recent report. The mission was initially planned for late 2024 or early 2025 but is now delayed until December 2025. The watchdog reports it could be pushed back as far as 2027. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the mission.
These missions are headed not just to Earth's moon, but moons of Mars and Jupiter — and a pair of asteroids.
December's full moon, also known as the Cold Moon and Long Night Moon, will reach peak illumination on Tuesday at 7:33 p.m. ET.
Christie Wilson disappeared in 2005, and her killer refused to say where he put her body.
In 1981, 13-year-old Mary Day disappeared from her Seaside, Calif., home, with no sign of her anywhere. It would be 22 years before she reappeared, bringing along more questions than answers.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Friday to take up former President Donald Trump's appeal in the Colorado ballot case. The state's Supreme Court disqualified him in late December, citing the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman have more.
Flu cases are surging nationwide and 27 children are among those who have died this flu season. One hospital shares ways to be on the lookout for respiratory issues. Janet Shamlian reports.
Artists and fans are gearing up for Sunday's Golden Globe Awards on CBS and Paramount+. USA Today film critic Brian Truitt joins to preview the show.
Wayne LaPierre, the longtime director of the National Rifle Association, said Friday he is resigning after three decades at the helm of the powerful organization. The announcement comes just days before a civil corruption trial is set to begin, in which New York Attorney General Leticia James is accusing LaPierre and other NRA officials of diverting millions of dollars to fund luxury personal trips. Jeff Pegues has more.
There are 10 days and counting until the Iowa Republican Caucus. At town halls Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley ramped up criticism of former President Donald Trump. CBS News politics reporter Zak Hudak has more.