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Search in California for missing girl

Rescue teams battled swirling and dangerous surf, searching for a young girl swept away in Orange County on Tuesday night. The girl's family was walking on the sand when a wave and strong rip currents carried them out. Her mother and a sibling were rescued. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

  • Jun 10
  • 2:05
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Laos cave rescuer describes mission

Mikko Passi, a rescue diver who helped free a group of miners from a Laos cave, spoke with Matt Gutman about the moments the men emerged after being trapped for 10 days. Two miners remain missing.

  • Jun 1
  • 3:13
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Lead diver in Laos rescue mission speaks out

Rescuers in Laos are risking their lives to save seven missing miners. Officials say the artisanal gold miners became trapped seven days ago, when early monsoon rains hit southern Asia, flooding the tunnel. Matt Gutman reports.

  • May 26
  • 2:35
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Video shows infant being rescued from car trapped in Texas floodwaters

First responders rescued an infant from a car that became trapped in floodwaters in southern Texas on Saturday, video shows.

  • May 24
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Video shows rescuers treating mountain climber who fell 50 feet

Rescuers airlifted an injured hiker who fell about 50 feet from the summit of Washington state's Mount Si on Saturday.

  • May 17
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New video shows dramatic Air Force rescue

The U.S. military rescued a small plane that crashed off Florida's East Coast on Tuesday. The passengers were stranded at sea for hours. Cristian Benavides reports.

  • May 13
  • 1:49
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Video shows man's rescue after falling under bridge in Washington state

Dramatic video shows a man's rescue from beneath the High Steel Bridge in Washington state.

  • May 3
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California helicopter crew saves worker

An incredible rescue took place in San Jose, California, on Friday, when a tree worker found himself dangling from his harness 75 feet above the ground after suffering a medical emergency on the job. CBS News 24/7 anchor Elizabeth Cook explains how the rescue went down.

  • Apr 24
  • 3:04
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F-16 pilot on Iran rescue mission

President Trump is hailing the rescue of a downed weapons system officer as one of the most complex missions the U.S. military has ever attempted. Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, a decorated F-16 fighter pilot and combat veteran, joins CBS News to discuss.

  • Apr 6
  • 12:40
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Premature babies who escaped Gaza war finally reunited with families

Palestinian parents separated from their premature newborns by the war in Gaza finally get to meet their children for the first time.

  • Mar 31
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Hero dog leads police to missing 3-year-old

A neighborhood dog helped authorities in Louisville, Kentucky, find a missing 3-year-old boy last month in a dramatic rescue seen in newly released body camera footage. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil has the story.

  • Feb 10
  • 1:27
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NYC chopper crash kills 1, injures 4

One person was killed and four others saved after a helicopter crashed into New York City's East River moments after takeoff. Michelle Miller reports.

  • Oct 4, 2011
  • 1:53
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NYC chopper crash kills 1, injures 4

One person was killed and four others saved after a helicopter crashed into New York City's East River moments after takeoff. Michelle Miller reports.

  • Oct 4, 2011
  • 1:53
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Boy swims 2.5 miles to save family swept out to sea: "Superhuman"

"The waves are massive and I have no life jacket on. … I just kept thinking 'just keep swimming, just keep swimming,'" Austin Appelbee said.

  • Feb 3
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Teen boy recalls grueling swim to save family

A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving the lives of his mother and two younger siblings with an hourslong swim after the family was swept out to sea off the Australian coast. Tony Dokoupil has the story.

  • Feb 3
  • 1:42
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Rookie cop saves 2 choking babies within months

A rookie cop in New York City faced not one, but two life or death tests of his police academy training. As Tony Dokoupil reports, he passed them both.

  • Jan 30
  • 1:11
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The Uplift: A motel and a meaningful mentorship

A New Jersey motel opens its doors to people in need. A pilot has a full-circle moment when he helps rescue refugees. A scam call that turns into mentorship. All of that, plus our most heartwarming videos of the week, on "The Uplift."

  • Feb 10, 2022
  • 20:10
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The Uplift: Russell Crowe to the rescue

A couple who owns a small bookshop in the U.K. says Russell Crowe surprised them with a donation – and they're putting their crowdfunding to good use. A man in Florida springs into action to save a woman stuck in a canal. Plus, our heartwarming videos you just need to see.

  • Nov 11, 2022
  • 22:31
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The Uplift: A home for the holidays

A animal shelter in Virginia pairs rescue animals with foster families for Thanksgiving. A corrections officer makes the selfless decision to take in an inmate's baby. Plus, more heartwarming stories.

  • Dec 1, 2023
  • 22:04
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Trump says Iran deal not final, will resume bombing "if they don't behave"

President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.

  • updated 34M ago
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Victims ID'd in B-52 bomber crash that killed 8 at Edwards Air Force Base

As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.

  • updated 40M ago
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"The most famous judge in America, for a while," on highs and lows of a Trump trial

In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.

  • 1H ago
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Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison for Gilgo Beach serial killings

Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.

  • updated 23M ago
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The Obama Presidential Center and Library opens in Chicago

After more than a decade since it was announced, the Obama Presidential Center and Library officially opens to the public in Chicago's Jackson Park on June 19, 2026.

  • 24M ago
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Victims ID'd in B-52 bomber crash that killed 8 at Edwards Air Force Base

As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.

  • updated 40M ago
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Want to start a business? AI can help, business owners say

AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.

  • 9H ago
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Yum! Brands sells struggling Pizza Hut in $2.7 billion deal

The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.

  • 21H ago
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The Obama Presidential Center and Library opens in Chicago

After more than a decade since it was announced, the Obama Presidential Center and Library officially opens to the public in Chicago's Jackson Park on June 19, 2026.

  • 24M ago
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Georgia lawmakers not changing voting maps during special session

Georgia House leadership say they are holding off on redrawing Georgia's legislative maps​ during the special legislative session.

  • 54M ago
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D.C. Democratic primary for mayor results still undetermined in city's first ranked-choice election

Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George is holding a lead with 64% of ballots counted.

  • 3H ago
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American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"

Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.

  • Jun 15
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They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone.

After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.

  • Jun 15
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6/14: Sunday Morning

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.

  • Jun 14
  • 1:01:59
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Vance says text of U.S.-Iran deal will be released Friday "at the latest"

Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."

  • 4H ago
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Trump says Iran deal not final, will resume bombing "if they don't behave"

President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.

  • updated 34M ago
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Entertainment

Durand Bernarr on new music

Durand Bernarr talks about collaborations in his music, why his new album's title is a tribute to his father and his music journey since his viral Grammy speech earlier this year.

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Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with first World Cup hat trick

Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.

  • 7H ago
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America250 announces concert headliners, host

Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins are set to headline America250's "America's Block Party Concert," with Queen Latifah set to host. Rosie Rios, the chair of America250, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.

  • Jun 16
  • 4:15
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A look at the adaptation of "I Will Find You"

Harlan Coben talks about casting for the Netflix adaptation of his 2023 bestselling novel "I Will Find You." The series stars Sam Worthington, who describes how fatherhood impacted him in his role and how he sees his character.

  • Jun 16
  • 5:04
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"Star Wars" lightsaber and more iconic film props going up for auction

Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.

  • Jun 16
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Want to start a business? AI can help, business owners say

AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.

  • 9H ago
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms

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.

  • Mar 28, 2024
  • 3:27
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Anthropic to meet Trump officials, Axios says

Anthropic's senior staff is planning to meet with White House officials amid a recent dispute over the company's safety measures. Maria Curi, a tech reporter for Axios, has more.

  • Jun 15
  • 2:38
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Science

Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos

The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.

  • Jun 12
  • 17:06
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Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time

The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.

  • Jun 12
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World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean

The researchers saw many strange animals β€” many believed to be new to science β€” living off the whale carcasses.

  • Jun 10
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission

NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.

  • Jun 9
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Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting

Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.

  • Jun 8
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Crime

Heuermann addresses court as he's sentenced

Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after pleading guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann spoke at the hearing where the sentence was handed down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

  • 56M ago
  • 3:10
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Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison

Rex Huermann, the man who pleaded guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

  • 2H ago
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5 arrested in White House UFC attack plot

The FBI says it foiled a plot to attack Sunday's UFC event at the White House. Court records detail an alleged plot to use drones carrying explosives and snipers to target certain event attendees. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.

  • 7H ago
  • 3:37
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Gilgo Beach serial killer to be sentenced

Rex Heuermann, the man who pleaded guilty in April to the Gilgo Beach murders, is set to be sentenced on Wednesday. Tom Hanson reports on how the case unfolded.

  • 6H ago
  • 2:05
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Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue psychiatric defense in NYS murder trial

Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

  • 1H ago
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission

NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.

  • Jun 10
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission

NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.

  • Jun 9
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks

Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.

  • Jun 5
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Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.

Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.

  • Jun 4
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NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"

NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.

  • Jun 4
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Heuermann addresses court as he's sentenced

Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after pleading guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann spoke at the hearing where the sentence was handed down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

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