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.
Michael Roppolo is a social media associate producer for CBS News. Based in New Jersey, Michael graduated from RIT/NTID in 2013 with a degree in journalism and a minor in American history. An award-winning content creator, he began his career as an intern for "48 Hours," covering crime for CBS News. After graduation, he returned to CBS News to write about science and technology. Now splitting his time between "48 Hours" and CBSNews.com, Michael received an Emmy and an Edward R. Murrow Award for his work on the 2018 documentary, "39 Days." He also previously interned at Fox News, writing for their website.
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.
As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, Mattel introduced two new Barbie dolls: a blind Barbie and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome.
The fight for community, inclusion and acceptance is still going strong 34 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law.
It was "f---ing mind-blowing," the "Back to the Future" actor posted about his appearance with the band at the Glastonbury Festival.
Drone footage shows the large hole, which is estimated to be at least 30 feet deep and 100 feet wide.
With Charlie Bird as the ultimate Swiftie and his husband Ryan Clifford's signature blonde locks, they are the perfect Taylor Swift content creators. And they've found a way to use their fandom to give back to others.
"It is against the basic civil and human rights that we have established are a key part of American identity," one advocate tells CBS News. "Community living should be the rule, rather than the exception."
Angel Gabriel Cuz-Choc was found hiding in a wooded area after his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter were found dead in Florida.
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.
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The online campaign, launched ahead of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, challenges negative assumptions that people with Down syndrome can face: "Assume that I can, so maybe I will."
Astronomers have discovered three small moons at the farthest planets of our solar system — two circling Neptune and one around Uranus.
Josef Fritzl, now 88, was sentenced to life in prison in 2009 after pleading guilty to locking up his daughter in a basement for 24 years and fathering seven children with her.
The first thing Gypsy Rose Blanchard wanted to do after she's freed? Meet Taylor Swift.
"I had made vows that I would be with him in sickness and health, and I took that very seriously," Kris Armstrong said of her former husband, Brandon Smith. "I didn't stay married to him, but I wanted to take care of him."