The business turning rejected produce into savings
Abhi Ramesh launched Misfits Market in 2018, an online grocery store that buys rejected produce from farmers and packages it for sale across the country. Skyler Henry reports.
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Minority communities much more likely to have sewage in waterways
A major issue facing U.S. rivers is contamination by sewage and other forms of pollution, but some communities are impacted more than others.
Why donated organs are left unused
One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded.
"Gulf of America" in business' name preceded political storm
The name wasn't meant to be a political statement, but a symbol of the local community's connection to the environment.
Milwaukee developers see timber high-rise as model for the future
Building costs are comparable to more traditional structures, but developers say building with wood has advantages over steel and concrete.
Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
In shrinking rural towns, Texas schools are teaming up to stay alive
A dozen specialities are offered across five high schools. Most students graduate with a trade certification and associate's degree.
Grieving daughters struggle to pay off $12,000 funeral bill
Nationally, the median funeral cost, including casket and burial, is more than $8,000.
How people with criminal records are working to reduce violence in cities
Baltimore officials credit the different approach to crime prevention with a drastic reduction in gun violence over the past six years.
North Carolina radio station critical in Hurricane Helene recovery
Even the most well-organized relief efforts are only as effective as the number of people who know about them.
Former MLB player hopes to change the culture of youth sports
Former MLB player Travis Snider hopes to change the culture of youth sports through his Seattle-based company 3A Athletics.
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9-year-old delivers teddy bears to hospital kids
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The business turning rejected produce into savings
Abhi Ramesh launched Misfits Market in 2018, an online grocery store that buys rejected produce from farmers and packages it for sale across the country. Skyler Henry reports.
How butchers are adapting to higher beef prices
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King Charles gives annual Christmas address
Britain's King Charles delivered his annual Christmas address, carrying on a royal tradition that began nearly a century ago. Leigh Kiniry has more.
Zelenskyy talks peace plans with Witkoff, Kushner
President Trump is spending this Christmas at his home in Florida, where he put out a flurry of social media posts overnight. Members of his team, meanwhile, are trying to find a solution to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Willie Inman has details.
Rescues underway amid storms across California
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Why flamingos are returning to Florida
In late 19th-century Florida, hunters pushed flamingos into functional extinction. But something changed over the last 25 years when hurricanes in the Caribbean chased them into the Everglades. Mark Strassmann reports.
Christmas celebrations slowly return to Bethlehem
Thousands traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual tree lighting ceremony in Manger Square -- the first such celebration since 2023. As Imtiaz Tyab reports, there's hope for a brighter future and lasting peace.