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Meet the Texas man known as the 'fairy godfather' of Halloween

Christophe Waggoner believes every child should be able to wear a Halloween costume, and he's found a sustainable and affordable way to help.

CBS America

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Gaza bakery a lifeline for families on the brink of starvation

In Gaza, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is offering a brief window for aid to reach those in desperate need. In one city, its largest bakery is once again up and running — a lifeline for families on the brink of starvation.

France 24

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Hostage reunions stir memories of a father's return from war

The images of bittersweet homecomings as the Gaza peace plan went into effect stirred the memory of a woman Steve Hartman met "On the Road."

CBS America

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Creative musicians turn trash to instruments and a landfill to theater

North of San Francisco, a few dozen families flocked to a performance with instruments made from trash located at a dump. Anne Makovec has the story.

CBS America

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School basketball team gives up title after finding they didn't win

After an exciting championship win for the girls' basketball team at Academy High School, a coach watched the tape, leading to an unthinkable act of sportsmanship.

CBS America

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Chicago students who went viral for mock conclave meet Pope Leo

The Chicago students whose mock conclave gained international attention finally met Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City. CBS News Chicago's Noel Brennan, who first shared their story, reflects on how it reached all the way to Rome.

CBS America

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Meet Bastian, winner of "People's" World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest

First on "CBS Mornings," Bastian takes home the title of "People's" World's Cutest Rescue Dog. His owner, Joelle, shares their story.

CBS News

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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.

Reuters

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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.

CBS America

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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.

CBS America

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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.

CBS America

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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."

CBS America

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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...

CBC News

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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.

CBS America

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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.

CBS America

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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...

CBS America

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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.

CBS News

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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.

CBS America

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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."

CBS America

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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.

CBS America

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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.

CBS News

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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.

CBS News

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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.

CBS America

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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.

DW News

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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."

CBS America

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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?

DW News

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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.

Reuters

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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.

DW News