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Nurse scales cliffs to save lives in remote Uganda

In the rugged mountains of eastern Uganda, nurse Agnes Nambozo's daring climbs up rickety wooden ladders to reach remote patients have not only saved lives but also earned her a nod from Bill Gates in his latest #GatesNotes.

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Kids in Uganda adopt trees as pets

Uganda's "Pet a Tree" project teaches children to love, name, and nurture trees — all to help fight climate change.

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Why a small Illinois town is finding hope in a new grocery store

When steel and manufacturing jobs dried up over the last several decades in Venice, Illinois, the town lost two-thirds of the population, followed by its only grocery store and only school. But now, Venice hopes to make a comeback.

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Dads form group to write letters to thousands of strangers

Buz Ecker is a man of letters -- one a day to his three kids over the course of their lives. Paulik thought if the letters meant so much to them, maybe others would want one, too.

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The rescue dog that runs ultramarathons

Meet Jellybean, a dog rescued from a shelter in Sacramento who has now run seven marathons and two ultramarathons. Itay Hod reports.

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Nine-year-old boy gives ball to 80-year-old at Phillies game

Jameson Pennings, 9, was ecstatic to get a foul ball at a recent Phillies game. Then he saw someone who he felt needed it much more than he did. Steve Hartman has the story for "On the Road."

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Dalit women in India fight caste discrimination with farming

In rural Tamil Nadu, an initiative of Dalit women are turning wasteland into not just crops, but a movement against social exclusion in India.

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How this eyeless cat landed a role in a Stephen King film

Dory is a small gray and white cat who loves curling up on her spot on the sofa — and now, she's also a movie star. The friendly feline landed a role in The Long Walk, a Stephen King adaptation filmed in Manitoba, after the movie's direc...

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Time's "Kid of the Year" taking on scams targeting seniors

Cybercriminals stole more than $16 billion last year from unsuspecting victims. Nearly a third of those victims were seniors. Now, one Texas teenager is using computer science to fight scammers.

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Pasadena Run Club a lifeline for Eaton Fire survivors

Two years ago, Carl Walton joined the Pasadena Run Club for a sense of community, but he ended up getting so much more after the deadly Eaton Fire destroyed his home in Altadena, California, earlier this year.

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San Francisco’s last video store adapts to survive in the streaming era

Video Wave, the last remaining video store in San Francisco, continues to attract both longtime customers and a new generation of movie lovers. The store’s survival now hinges on a subscription model, reflecting changes in how people acc...

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Leading breast cancer surgeon sings to her patients

Leading breast cancer surgeon, Dr. Laura Esserman, goes beyond expectations to make the operating room more comfortable for her patients. Elizabeth Cook has the story.

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Florida high school helps all graduates get to college

Located in a county where only 17% of the population has a college education, all of the students in Roberts Junior Senior High School's graduating class are college-bound.

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Why a Cincinnati bride's landlord walked her down the aisle

Shacole Fox never knew her father. She thought she didn't care and wouldn't miss something she never felt she had. But as her wedding day approached, she started to feel a void. Steve Hartman has her story in "On the Road."

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Dad and son speak out after viral fan clash at Marlins-Phillies game

A home run during a Marlins-Phillies game turned sour — then sweet — for a young fan and his dad after a confrontation over the ball went viral on social media.

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Illinois boy serves up kindness

At his roadside stand in Sycamore, Illinois, 9-year-old Ethan Wargo serves up something more refreshing than lemonade: he offers compliments to people passing by, some of whom have traveled an hour to hear his flattery.

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Urban sketching movement turns sidewalks into studios

Flash mobs started as a playful social experiment in the early 2000s. A new movement sweeping the globe is urban sketching, like a flash mob with pencils. Itay Hod has the story.

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California town hopes for Powerball luck after devastating wildfires

Saturday's Powerball jackpot soared to $1.8 billion, making it the second-largest jackpot in history. One town north of Los Angeles is looking for a little luck after a devastating year.

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The future of living? In Oosterwold, gardening is obligatory

Oosterwold, in the Netherlands, is a model community with creative freedom. But there's one rule: 50% of your plot must be used for farming.

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66-year-old achieves dream of making the LSU marching band

A lifelong dream led a 66-year-old tuba player to return to school and make it onto the LSU Tiger Marching Band. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."

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Ethiopia’s green legacy initiative helps forests to recover

Ethiopia’s reforestation project aims to plant 7.5 billion trees in 2025 alone. It’s improving green cover and offers other benefits. But what about aftercare?

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Southeast Asians flood delivery apps to support Indonesian drivers

People across Southeast Asia are ordering food in solidarity with Indonesian motorcycle taxi and delivery drivers protesting income inequality.

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Ladakh locals lead sustainable tourism drive

Overtourism in Ladakh is triggering an ecological crisis. Local communities are pioneering green alternatives, promoting sustainable travel options and conservation.

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Meet the experts sailing to 26 Greek islands to protect monk seals

For about two months, Luke, Suzanne, Nora, John and Aran have sailed the Aegean and Ionian to inform locals, visitors and tourism operators about the threats monk seals are facing.

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Nine-year-old boy opens "compliment stand" to boost self esteem

A 9-year-old boy swapped lemonade for kind words. His "compliment stand" is now attracting visitors from miles away. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."

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What does it mean to be happy?

John Dickerson recently talked with Arthur Brooks, a best-selling author, whose new book "The Happiness Files" provides a different way to think about what makes us happy.

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WNBA's Atlanta Dream helps eliminate $10 million in debt for Atlantans

Thursday marks 62 years since Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I have a Dream" speech, calling for justice and equality. The WNBA team named after that speech – the Atlanta Dream – is working to eliminate $10 million in debt for 3,500 pe...

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Mexico jaguar numbers grow, but extinction threat remains

Mexico's jaguar population has increased significantly in recent years but the largest feline in the Americas is still in danger of extinction, said a Mexican advocacy group that released a national census of the animals.

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Minnesota hunting dog Bruno chases down foul balls

One of the biggest fans of the Sartell Muskies, a Minnesota baseball team, is Bruno. He seldom misses a home game, but instead of cheering on his hometown team, he comes for the foul balls.

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Ohio library showcases late man's massive reading list with thousands of books

While many are getting to the bottom of their summer reading lists, a new study finds that daily reading for enjoyment has declined by 40% over the past 20 years.