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The Uplift - 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. Feb 21 - 05:20

4 months ago

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.

5 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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.

5 months ago

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.

9 months ago

Air India plane's fuel switches were cut off before crash, report finds -- The 15-page report released Friday by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau found that the cutoff switches for both engines were switched within one second.

11 hours ago

Secret Service bolsters security with drones, mobile command posts following Butler -- CBS News was taken inside the Secret Service's James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Maryland, to see the agency's newest eyes in the sky, a fleet of military-grade drones that reimagine aerial reconnaissance in a post-Butler era.

11 hours ago

How a young man's brilliance was unlocked by his father's persistence -- Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaking autistic teen, spent the first 14 years of his life trying to learn the basics, until his brilliance was suddenly unlocked by his father with the help of Viraj's right thumb.

10 hours ago

Couple's message in a bottle found 13 years later 2,000 miles away -- Brad and Anita Squires cast a message in a bottle from Newfoundland in 2012. It was found more than a decade later.

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Lufthansa CEO's wife involved in fatal car accident in Italy -- Vivian Spohr, the wife of Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, released a statement following the death of a 24-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle in Sardinia.

16 hours ago

Brazil warns of retaliatory levies against U.S. if Trump imposes 50% tariff -- Brazilian President Lula da Silva vowed to trigger Brazil's reciprocity law if negotiations with the U.S. fail.

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COVID cases likely rising in half of states, CDC estimates -- Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.

17 hours ago

Recent college graduates face a new obstacle in finding a job: AI -- Unemployment is rising among recent college grads as employers turn to artificial intelligence to handle entry-level work.

11 hours ago

"Personal revenge" likely motive in mayor's murder, police say -- Mayor Francisco Martinez was arrested in 2015 for allegedly trying to kill a daughter's boyfriend with a machete, police said.

19 hours ago

HHS facing billion-dollar backlog of delayed grants after DOGE -- Delayed funds include grants for youth homelessness and domestic violence.

16 hours ago

How Trump's "big, beautiful bill" affects student loans -- New law reduces the number of federal student loan repayment options and caps how much individuals can borrow for higher education.

20 hours ago

Trump official criticizes Fed chief Powell as Trump takes aim over interest rates -- A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as Mr. Trump pressures him over interest rates.

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Trump threatens 35% tariffs against Canada -- Canada - one of the U.S.'s largest trading partners - will face 35% tariffs, President Trump said Thursday.

21 hours ago

Why Myanmar's military ruler has welcomed Trump's tariff warning letter -- The U.S. has sanctioned Myanmar's military junta and refused to acknowledge its rule, so Mr. Trump's personal letter to its leader was welcomed, despite the subject. -- Jul 11

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10 children among 15 killed in Israeli strike at Gaza clinic, charity says -- Trump's meetings with the Israeli leader have brought no apparent breakthrough for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the bloodshed continues unabated.

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Trump meets Netanyahu for a second time amid hope for a Gaza ceasefire -- Israeli strikes reportedly kill dozens as Trump pushes for a Gaza ceasefire with Israel's visiting leader - which can't come soon enough for Palestinians, and many Israelis.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with congressional leaders -- Congressional leaders are meeting this week with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after some lawmakers accused the Israeli leader of trying to drag the U.S. into another war.

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3 ways seniors can supplement their Social Security now -- With concerns over Social Security high, seniors may benefit by supplementing their income with one of these options.

16 hours ago

When should retirees choose a HELOC over a reverse mortgage? Experts weigh in

1 month ago

Can Social Security recipients get a reverse mortgage?

16 hours ago

What are the fastest ways to get a HELOC this July? -- Want to tap into your home's equity quickly? These HELOC options could help, but there are caveats to consider, too.

16 hours ago

Should you open a HELOC or home equity loan before the July Fed meeting?

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No-closing-cost HELOCs: 5 things to know before borrowing this July

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4 DEBT RELIEF OPTIONS YOU CAN QUALIFY FOR WITH A LOW INCOME -- Struggling with debt on a tight budget? These debt relief options may offer some breathing room for your finances.

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Can you qualify for credit card debt forgiveness while on Social Security?

17 hours ago

Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now

11 days ago

Unlucky in love? AI dating apps promise to help you up your game. -- More people are turning to AI dating assistants for help crafting more witty, conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.

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Indeed, Glassdoor to lay off 1,300 workers as AI shakes up job searches -- As AI barrels into the workplace, job search firms like Indeed and Glassdoor are replacing workers with the technology. -- Jul 10

14 hours ago

Trump's tariffs giving CEO of bedding company sleepless nights -- Revenue losses from tariffs forced Standard Fiber to cut about 45 of its 250 workers, its CEO said. -- Jul 10

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CBS News Live - CBS News 24/7 - CBS News 24/7 is the anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations, available free to everyone with access to the internet. Nov 26, 2014 - CBS News 24/7

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Trump surveys deadly storm damage in Texas -- President Trump and first lady Melania Trump traveled to Central Texas Friday, where they surveyed damage from the flooding, which has claimed the lives of well over 100 people. They met with families of some of the victims, along with rescue workers and local officials. Jason Allen reports.

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What we know about immigration raids on farms -- An immigration raid on a cannabis farm north of Los Angeles Thursday resulted in protests that witnesses said turned violent. Camilo Montoya-Galvez examines what we know about these Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and the farms that are being targeted.

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Global backlash grows to Trump's tariff threats -- President Trump on Thursday threatened to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods beginning Aug. 1. Mr. Trump's latest salvo came after he also threatened tariffs on a number of other countries earlier in the week, including Japan and South Korea. Kelly O'Grady looks at how other nations are reacting.

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Report: Crashed Air India jet had fuel switches cut off -- A preliminary report released on the Air India jet, which crashed last month in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, has found that the fuel control switches to the engine had been shut off just moments before the crash. All but one of the 242 people aboard the plane died in the wreck. CBS News aviation safety analyst Robert Sumwalt, former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, joins for analysis.

10 hours ago

CBS Evening News - How a father unlocked his son's brilliance - Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaking Massachusetts teen with autism, spent the first 14 years of his life trying to learn the basics, until his father suddenly unlocked his brilliance with the help of Viraj's right thumb. Now, he's headed to MIT, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Steve Hartman has his extraordinary story. 11H ago - 02:44

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Reflecting on the heroism shown during the floods -- As Americans grapple with the tragedy and aftermath of the devastating floods in Texas, "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois reflects on how everyday people joined together to help their neighbors in their darkest hours.

9 hours ago

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on Broadway hit "Purpose" -- "Purpose," a powerful Broadway family drama about legacy and faith, took home two awards at last month's Tonys. The man behind it, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, spoke to CBS News.

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Federal agents raid Southern California farm -- As workers were being detained during an immigration raid at a cannabis farm in Southern California on Thursday, federal agents fired tear gas and tossed smoke bombs to disperse a crowd of protesters who formed outside the farm. Carter Evans has the latest.

9 hours ago

Secret Service adds drones, mobile command posts -- It was almost one year ago that a 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Nicole Sganga went inside the Secret Service's training facility in Maryland to see the changes the agency is making to ensure such an incident never happens again.

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Megan Piphus on new children's album -- Megan Piphus, known for ventriloquism and as Gabrielle on "Sesame Street," is out with a new children's album called "Cinderella Sweep." Her songs cover a wide range of life lessons for kids from learning your ABCs to self love.

11 hours ago

Rachel Brosnahan on playing Lois Lane -- Emmy award winning actor Rachel Brosnahan stars as Lois Lane in the new "Superman" film. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" about how she prepared for the role and why she was excited to play the iconic character. -- Jul 10

11 hours ago

Unique "not mail" box helps Boston woman connects with neighbors -- A woman is giving her neighbors in Boston a chance to connect with others through a "not mail" box outside of her home.

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Trump administration sues California over transgender athletes -- The Justice Department alleged in a new lawsuit that California violated federal civil rights laws by allowing a transgender athlete to compete.

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CBS Reports - Is America in a New Gilded Age? | CBS Reports - When tech billionaires were given a front row-seat at the latest presidential inauguration - and the world's richest man gained unprecedented power over federal agencies - questions about the growing influence of today's tycoons took center stage. Is America in a new Gilded Age, or is this just the latest chapter in its struggle to balance wealth, power and democracy? Jun 28 - 43:39

12 days ago

The Price of Milk | CBS Reports -- The economy and immigration are two of the biggest issues on the minds of Americans, but we rarely get a look behind the scenes to see how these key forces in American life intersect. CBS News Race & Culture and CBS Reports reveal the connection between immigration and food prices by following the journey of the people, both legal and undocumented, bringing America's milk to market.

13 days ago

Finding Common Ground | CBS Reports -- Los Angeles is home to one of the largest populations of Jews in the world, and one of the largest populations of Muslims in America. For almost two decades, a group there has been trying to build bonds between these two communities, but the attack of Oct. 7, 2023 and its aftermath are putting that mission to the test. CBS Reports and CBS News Race and Culture examine these challenges and explore how the next generation may hold the key to forging paths to unity amid adversity.

4 months ago

Ultra Processed | Food Tech & the American Diet -- Americans are among the world's biggest consumers of ultra-processed foods, which comprise more than half of an average adult's diet and two-thirds of a child's. As technology continues to accelerate innovations in additives, chemicals and food products, U.S. regulators are struggling to keep up. CBS Reports examines why ultra-processed foods have become so pervasive in the American diet, and what filling the gaps in federal regulation can do to ensure Americans are fed and healthy.

9 months ago

CBS Reports | Does Big Plastic's Idea Work? -- As America grapples with an escalating plastic crisis, the city of Houston, ExxonMobil and other partners announced a new program that promised to recycle nearly all of the city's plastic waste. However, after two years, the program has yet to fully materialize. Critics argue that the evidence suggests it never will. And yet, the company envisions similar programs in other American cities. CBS Reports and Inside Climate News investigate whether this proposed solution to our plastic recycling crisis is indeed too good to be true.

10 months ago