The Uplift: Tiny, terrific towns
David Begnaud introduces us to a young man travels to tiny towns across the U.S. to highlight what makes them terrific. Plus, we catch up with a man who had dream of flying as a teen – now, he's taking to the skies.
The Uplift
Stories that uplift and inspire
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The Uplift: Hero dad
David Begnaud introduces us to a father who became his son's hero, just by being himself. Plus, Steve Hartman shares a lesson on humility and we take a look at the job of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The Uplift: The greatest place in the world
Visit one of "the world's greatest places," according to Time Magazine. Plus, meet a little girl using jokes to raise money for a cause close to her heart.
The Uplift: Diamond stories
David Begnaud has a double header -- two stories about how baseball can help build community.
The Uplift: Dermot Mulroney
Actor Dermot Mulroney introduces us to Stick Nation -- a group that helps us find our inner child. Plus, more heartwarming news.
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SPAM sending cans of food to Hawaii after wildfires
"To our 'ohana on Maui, we see you and love you," the company wrote.
Football player gives his scholarship to hardworking teammate
The team couldn't give out any more scholarships, but financial help was still coming Zack Conti's way.
He lost his sight — but found a new career
"If you want something in life you have to reach out and grab it and you have to work on it. So, that's basically what I did," Calvin Echevarria said.
Inspiring feline stories for International Cat Day
A family fled Ukraine and was reunited with their cat that was left behind; a two-faced cat named Biscuits and Gravy; and a mom who opened a cat cafe to help college kids find peace — plus more inspiring cat stories.
Taylor Swift hugs Kobe Bryant's daughter during concert
Vanessa Bryant also paid homage to Kobe and Gigi at the concert.
Cancer patient has doctors play role in her wedding
"Because they were the hands of fate that saved me and allowed me time to marry Bill," Sherri Shaw said.
Missing 15-foot python named "Big Mama" found safe and returned to owners
"Big Mama" had been missing since the Fourth of July.
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina gets surprise from Harry Styles
Svitolina said she was giving away two Harry Styles tickets – because she couldn't attend due to Wimbledon. The right person saw that message.
Helping endangered sea turtles, by air
Due to changing ocean temperatures, hundreds of sea turtles have been washing up almost dead onto New England beaches. Because local aquariums don't have room to nurse them all back to health, the volunteer pilots of Turtles Fly Too have come to the rescue.
Father and son who has cerebral palsy get big surprise from Peyton Manning
Jeff and Johnny Agar have overcome the odds and redefined what it means to be champions. One of their dreams is now coming true.
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Child's jokes show love's lasting strength
In Louisiana, 9-year-old Nora Vaughn has turned laughter into a mission of love. Her 14-year-old sister, Susie, was diagnosed with Rett syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder with no known cure, at age 3, inspiring Nora to take action.
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After 15 years, this teacher and her star student still share a musical bond
Gia Martinez's first music class was 15 years ago, when she was a third grader at PS 48 in the Bronx. That happened to be the first year her teacher, Melissa Salguero, was teaching at the school. All these years later, the teacher still remembers her former start student — and they still share a musical bond.
Duo set to complete 6 major marathons
Michael Sayih and Max Fink have a special bond — they're regular racing partners who compete in countless 5K, Iron Man and marathon events all over the world. Michael has cerebral palsy, and started racing at 5 years old. Max has his own reason to race: to honor his mom, who died from breast cancer. He believes she brought him and Michael together. They are now attempting to complete all six Abbott World Marathon Majors. They only have one race left to reach their goal: Tokyo.
California couple's love surpassed all odds
For Elizabeth Wampler, it was not love or even like at first sight when she met her future husband. Now, 30 years later, she says her unfounded assumptions about his cerebral palsy were "wrong on all counts." In the week before Valentine's Day, CBS News is featuring stories about love that blossomed despite unimaginable odds. We call this series Love, Against All Odds.
Dogs stuck during fires saved by CBS News crew
It was a dramatic rescue. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti was contacted by a stranger who told him his three rescue dogs were stuck inside his Pacific Palisades house — alone — as the Palisades Fire closed in. Jonathan and his producer, who were reporting nearby, did not hesitate to help — risking their lives to save all three dogs.
Reuniting people with photos lost in Helene
After Hurricane Helene tore through six states, Taylor Schenker went for a walk in hard-hit Asheville, North Carolina. As she dug through the debris and mud, she found family photos that got lost in the storm. Now, she's hoping to use her Photos from Helene Instagram page to help reunite the images with the families who own them.
Ceramic donuts go viral
Jeff Nebeker celebrates the success of his viral ceramic donuts, which sold out in just three minutes after being posted by gallery owner Michelle O'Brien. Over 9,000 people are on the email list for the next restock.
Shania Twain brings 81-year-old fan onstage
Shania Twain invited an 81-year-old superfan – who has been attending her shows for 25 years – onstage at her concert in England.
