"This was my last hope": Unique nonprofit furnishes homes for free
One mother and her kids slept in her car until they were given housing. FurnishHopeDC filled the whole apartment for them.
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Nonprofit gives Oklahoma youths facing homelessness tiny homes
The young adults initially pay $100 per month for a tiny home that includes a living space, kitchen and bathroom.
Incoming L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on her agenda
Democratic Rep. Karen Bass, the newly elected mayor of Los Angeles, says she plans to address homelessness in the city beginning on "Day 1."
The health issues affecting American veterans
This Veterans Day, CBS News is looking into the health issues that affect American veterans. Leo Shane III, deputy editor for the Military Times, speaks about the problems veterans are facing and what more needs to be done to help them.
Arizona woman sues city after arrest for feeding homeless
Norma Thornton has been feeding Bullhead City's homeless since 2018 but was arrested for doing so last March, lawsuit states.
When an officer was killed, the homeless gave all they could in her honor
Seara Burton was shot in the line of duty just days before her wedding.
Suspect charged with murder, hate crimes in D.C. shootings of homeless men
The suspect is also under investigation in the shootings of two homeless men in New York City.
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Iraqi PM: Delegation to remove U.S. troops from Iraq; Video from Jeffrey Epstein's first suicide attempt lost
U.N. chief to meet with Putin, seek ceasefire
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an attempt to broker a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today over America's "Remain in Mexico" policy for asylum seekers. And Warren Buffet will continue his tradition of auctioning off a charity lunch to raise money for the homeless this spring but says it will be the last one.
Woman helps homeless man
For years this man stood on a street corner. And for years, people drove right past him. But one day, a woman stopped. When she heard his story, she decided to do something to help.
Homeless man helps
A homeless man in Manchester was helping and comforting children and their parents after the explosion at the Ariana Grande concert. "There was a lot of homeless people that stayed there and helped ...If I didn't help, I wouldn't be able to live with myself for walking away and leaving kids like that," Stephen Jones told ITV.
Federal aid programs plagued by delays
Some families that have been struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic are still waiting on the latest round of stimulus checks and other benefits like unemployment. Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on why the government is facing challenges getting federal aid money to people in dire financial situations.
Child poverty amid the pandemic
Frontline producer Jezza Neumann joined CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his new film "Growing Up Poor in America." It follows three families in Ohio who were struggling to make ends meet even before the pandemic, and shows how they're surviving now.
Baby boomers facing spike in homelessness
The number of homeless people over 55 is expected to spike to 225,000 nationwide in the next four years, a 32% jump since 2017, according to a study.
Kind hearts and open doors
In January of last year, when Gean LeVar's husband died in their Glendale, Arizona, home, the house was in such terrible condition that police were forced to condemn it. Widowed and homeless in one day, LeVar was taken in by neighbors across the street, who "adopted" their new grandmother. Steve Hartman reports.
Inflation causing housing affordability crisis
Rrecord-high inflation is making homelessness worse across the U.S., according to a report from the Washington Post. Rachel Siegel co-authored that article and joins Lana Zak on CBS News to discuss.
The full episode of 60 Minutes Overtime from February 9, 2014
It wasn't just the homeless who were transformed in this story. Anderson Cooper explains to 60 Minutes Overtime how an assignment changed him; and, What 60 Minutes' Lesley Stahl learned while reporting on the surprising medical differences between males and females?
Nonprofit aims to end cycle of youth homelessness
More than 40,000 youth experience homelessness on any given night in the U.S. Breaktime, a nonprofit in Boston, is trying to end the cycle of homelessness among young adults by helping them with workplace training and job placement. Meg Oliver has more.
Nonprofit aims to end cycle of youth homelessness with job training
"Young people who are LGBTQ+ are being kicked out of their homes. We also have many young people who are transitioning out of the foster care system," the executive director said.
Project Home Again shows off donations on TikTok
A Massachusetts nonprofit that creates rooms for those getting back on their feet harnessed the power of TikTok to show how it uses donations. Janet Shamlian shares more.
Tennessee lawmaker invokes Hitler in message to homeless people
"So for two years, Hitler lived on the streets... and then went on to lead a life that's got him into history books," Sen. Frank Niceley said.
Potential Tennessee bill threatens felony charges for encampments on public land
Felony convictions in Tennessee result in the revocation of an individual's right to vote.
Mariupol residents left homeless by war
"We had a beautiful life... Now, we have nothing": Residents of Mariupol, Ukraine, have been particularly hard-hit by Vladimir Putin's war on the country, with many being made homeless as the city is left in ruins.
Mariupol residents face homelessness amid ongoing war
"They have broken everything," one Mariupol resident said. "We have nowhere to go."
Suspect in deadly crash into homeless encampment was drunk: authorities
Prosecutors in Salem, Oregon say Enrique Rodriguez Jr. had roughly twice as much alcohol in his blood as the law allows. The crash killed four and seriously injured two more.
Fed lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in first cut since 2024
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
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Trump attends banquet dinner with King Charles during 2nd state visit to U.K.
Trump is receiving the royal treatment from King Charles on a historic second U.K. state visit, but he's been greeted also by protests over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Maps show the forecast track of Tropical Storm Gabrielle
Tropical Storm Gabrielle formed Wednesday morning over the central Atlantic Ocean, becoming the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez testifies about RFK Jr., vaccines
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez and Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry testified before a Senate panel weeks after departing in a dramatic shakeup at the health agency.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces questions on Epstein files at House hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for a second day of questioning by lawmakers.
Obama says America is at "inflection point" amid political violence
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
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Cardi B on expecting baby with Stefon Diggs and falling in love again
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Bear seriously injures hiker in "surprise encounter" at Yellowstone
The 29-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest and arm in Tuesday's attack on the Turbid Lake Trail northeast of Yellowstone Lake.
The IRS will soon set its 2026 tax brackets. See how yours could change.
The IRS adjusts its tax provisions for inflation every year, which can help taxpayers avoid so-called "bracket creep."