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When 11-year-old Grace Chandy needed back surgery, she thought her dreams of playing basketball were dashed. But TIRR Memorial Herman in Houston introduced her to their adaptive sports league, and Chandy was able to play her favorite sport again in a wheelchair.
Heumann lobbied for legislation that eventually led to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Rehabilitation Act.
A TikToker named Bella says her mom, who is deaf, didn't watch the Super Bowl. But Bella wanted her mom to see Justina Miles, the ASL performer during Rihanna's halftime show. She filmed her mom's priceless reaction to the performance, and it has gone viral.
All Terrain Georgia, an initiative championed by quadruple amputee Aimee Copeland, recently introduced a fleet of wheelchairs specially equipped to navigate terrain too rugged for everyday chairs, making the state's parks and trails more accessible. Mark Strassmann reports.
Miles appeared on "CBS Mornings" to give her first interview since the big game, talking candidly about her preparation process and her surprise at Rihanna's pregnancy.
Deaf performer Justina Miles joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her energetic ASL performance of Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime show.
It was to be held on a stage that doesn't have wheelchair access. But Denver City Councilman Chris Hinds uses a wheelchair and was forced to hoist himself up and crawl.
Local seniors with vision loss are sharpening their cooking skills thanks to the Society For The Blind.
A brain tumor robbed Jacob Smith of his vision, but that hasn't stopped him from making a name for himself on the slopes.
Fourteen-year-old Greta Baier, who has nemaline myopathy, uses a wheelchair. But that hasn't stopped her from dancing. She performs to express herself — and empower other people with disabilities.
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen next month after being ravaged by a fire more than five years ago. "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker got a rare first look inside the rebuilt cathedral and spoke with Philippe Jost, the man who brought it back to life.
Hannah Kobayashi, 30, was travelling from Hawaii to New York City for a new job earlier this month but she vanished during a layover in Los Angeles, her family says. As they searched for Kobayashi, the family suffered another tragedy. Andres Gutierrez has more.
This Thanksgiving, CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell introduces us to a family who is spending their holiday giving thanks to not only their family, but the special place they call home.
A ban on transgender students from kindergarten through college using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities has become law in Ohio.
In an exclusive interview, Anne and Janet Wojcicki share how their family is working to raise awareness and fund research following Susan Wojcicki's death from lung cancer.
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki discusses the challenges of losing family, recent company changes, and her vision for the company's future.
Latinos played a key role in delivering President-elect Donald Trump an election victory earlier in November. Geraldo Cadava, professor of history and Latina and Latino studies for Northwestern University, joins "America Decides" to share his perspective on what drove many of these voters toward Trump.
New England Patriots star Marcus Jones has become an NFL record-breaker. But in the off-season, he channels his creativity as a part-time recording artist.
Actor Danielle Pinnock joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role in the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," where she plays a spirited 1920s jazz singer with plenty of sass.
From Emmy wins to Oscar nods, Colman Domingo reflects on his career and dives into his latest role in Netflix's "The Madness."
U.S. Army Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sanford G. Roy was one of several airmen aboard a plane shot down over Germany in April 1944.
The holiday shopping season has begun with stores offering deals and discounts for Black Friday.
Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs to take home the top honor at the National Dog Show.
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.
As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
Then-candidate Donald Trump in September promised that he would sign legislation to grant federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe.
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says fluoride can cause health problems and wants it removed from our drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the risks and benefits that come with fluoride.
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Dozens of men and boys who were aboard the overcrowded dinghy jumped into the sea, Doctors Without Borders said.
U.S. Army Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sanford G. Roy was one of several airmen aboard a plane shot down over Germany in April 1944.
The U.S. is among 175 nations haggling over a treaty to reduce the vast quantity of plastic pollution that ends up in our food, water and even our bodies.
Members of Parliament approved the so-called assisted dying bill by a vote of 330 to 275, signaling their approval in principle for the bill. The vote sends the bill to further scrutiny in Parliament.
The victim's captor allegedly changed the girl's name, kept her out of sight and out of school.
Adriana Diaz is turning 40. To help her celebrate, "CBS Mornings" surprised her with an appearance from award-winning singer-songwriter Ben Abraham and cake from her family.
Watching videos on your phone is second nature now but it wasn't always like that. Back on this day in 2005, Anthony Mason reported on this new trend.
Violinist Tyler Carson is known professionally as the "Fiddler on the Rock," for his performances from the famous Red Rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Natalie Morales spoke with Carson about how an unexpected turn in his life drew him to the inspiring and spiritual landscape of beauty, hope and healing.
The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap megastar Kendrick Lamar.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
On Thanksgiving Eve in 2020, an expectant mother was found dead inside her burning Illinois home. It was not immediately clear what caused her death. She had been involved with a firefighter – someone trained to save lives. Could he have set a fire to cover her murder? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports for this week's "48 Hours."
The victim's captor allegedly changed the girl's name, kept her out of sight and out of school.
When Melissa Lamesch is found dead at home in Mt. Morris, Illinois, on the day before Thanksgiving, authorities zero in on Matthew Plote, a man trained to save lives, not take them.
Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.
Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
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.
More than 1.5 million dogs were abandoned across the U.S. in the first half of 2024, according to a national database of animal shelters. With that in mind, Katherine Carver set out on a project to photograph 60 rescue dogs, first when they entered a shelter or rescue organization and then a year after they were adopted. That work is the basis of Carver's new book, "Abandoned: Chronicling the Journey of Once-Forsaken Dogs." Carver and her rescue dog, Victory, joined "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the book.
Adriana Diaz is turning 40. To help her celebrate, "CBS Mornings" surprised her with an appearance from award-winning singer-songwriter Ben Abraham and cake from her family.
Watching videos on your phone is second nature now but it wasn't always like that. Back on this day in 2005, Anthony Mason reported on this new trend.
"Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy" is a new Netflix documentary that aims to show the cost of overshopping. Anna Sacks, an environmentalist and waste expert featured in the documentary, joined "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about what happens to all the things we buy when we're done using them.
On Thanksgiving Eve in 2020, an expectant mother was found dead inside her burning Illinois home. It was not immediately clear what caused her death. She had been involved with a firefighter – someone trained to save lives. Could he have set a fire to cover her murder? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports for this week's "48 Hours."