World War II veteran awarded Pennsylvania high school diploma 2 days before his death at age 98
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Remp served in World War II and stayed in the Marines all the way through the Vietnam War.
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How compassion, not just money, helped one student achieve his college dreams
Family tragedy nearly derailed Chris Rowland's college goals. But through all the missteps and blown opportunities, Pete Kadens stood by his side.
Woman to celebrate first Mother's Day at home since emerging from 5-year coma
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug.
A boy gave away his only dollar. In exchange, he was rewarded for his generosity.
Nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. had just received the dollar for good grades, and it was the only money he had to his name.
Girl, 7, starts lemonade stand to raise money for mother's headstone
The first time Emouree went to the cemetery with her grandmother, she couldn't understand why everyone else got a giant granite headstone, but her mother just received a tiny metal one.
How a Maine 8-year-old inadvertently became a fashion trendsetter
Most 8-year-old boys don't get dressed to the nines. But James Ramage of Chelsea, Maine, loves to dress for third-grade success.
Man walked 5 miles to work until hundreds formed a makeshift rideshare service
Residents of Cabot, Arkansas, will often drive down city streets looking for Bill Moczulewski so they can give him a ride to his job at Walmart.
How a student's friendship with an Auburn coach helped him beat leukemia
Sam Cunningham was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 12. Seven years later, he's the Auburn men's basketball team manager.
Woman forms friendship with driver responsible for mother's death in crash
Staci Green went far beyond the words "I forgive you," to the actions of "I love you."
After three decades spent "On the Road," beloved photographer retires
Steve Hartman and Bob Caccamise have partnered together for the better part of 30 years, traveling to every corner of the country.
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Iraqi president on ISIS threat, Gaza war and more
During a brief exchange at the United Nations with President Trump, Iraqi President Abdul Rashid expressed his commitment to engaging in the rising tensions in the Middle East. During his address to the General Assembly, Rashid joined a chorus of world leaders endorsing a Palestinian state -- a view both Israel and the U.S. oppose. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois sat down with Rashid.