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There is a young inventor in Colorado who saw a problem and created a solution that could prevent a lot of kids from getting sick...
Can ice cream ever be healthy? It may be an odd question to ask at this time of year...
I've been getting a lot of questions lately as to what was the most memorable piece I've done over the years...
Over two hundred years ago, an old man sang a tune that touched the heart of the poet Robert Burns...
Juliana Goldman of CBS News introduced us to a ballet teacher in Falls Church, Virginia...
As the push for self-driving cars become more popular, the U.S. Military has taken the idea to new heights...
On our previous broadcast, Tony Dokoupil of CBS News was telling us about James Conant...
On this day in 1831, a ship called the HMS Beagle set sail on a surveying mission to the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans...
If you want to go into space, you have to do a lot of planning - many years in advance...
About an hour outside Baton Rouge, Louisiana, there is a prep school in a small town...
On our previous broadcast, Omar Villafranca of CBS News was telling us about a prep school in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana...
The new year will mark the official start of recreational marijuana sales in California - and there are fears that it could lead to more impaired driving...
On our previous broadcast, Barry Petersen of CBS News was telling us about researchers who are trying to help police to detect whether a person is too high to get behind the wheel...
On the first Christmas, most of the things that we now associate with the holiday were absent...
Just because somebody is at work does not mean necessarily that they are working all the time...
This Christmas season, there is a popular fashion trend on social media: matching pajamas for the entire family...
More than five million Americans and living are living with Alzheimer's Disease - an illness for which there is no known cure...
Hidden deep within Northern California's Redwood Forest stands a grove of some ancient trees...
On our previous broadcast, John Blackstone of CBS News was telling us about Northern California's Redwood Forest...
In Colorado Springs, what began as an act of kindness years ago is now a growing holiday tradition...
On "Sunday Morning," Ben Tracy of CBS News found plenty of chestnuts in China's capital...
On our previous broadcast, Ben Tracy of CBS News was telling us about chestnuts in China...
The hum of the world is not made by humans or machines but apparently by the Earth itself...
As marijuana becomes legal in more and more states, the coffee industry is looking for new ways to take advantage of that...
Billions of pounds of food from restaurants end up in the trash every year, but some restaurant chains are trying to change that...
The reflection that stares back at shoppers in a dressing room mirror can often leave them scratching their heads...
There's a growing effort to bring a new industry to coal country: former miners are studying computer coding...
In basketball, it would be hard to find better at passing the ball than Michael Gibson...
In Boston, there is a program that's helping former gang members to go back to school...
More and more doctors are choosing not to accept insurance - and instead to charge monthly fees...
In the wetlands around Ann Arbor, Michigan, researchers have set up what they call the "Internet of Water"...
We are bombarding ourselves with what is known as "blue light" - from our phones, our computers and more...
There's a 3D method in Britain that lets customers pay for items at a store - with just a touch of a finger...
Doctors at Columbia University have removed what might be the largest cardiac tumor ever recorded...
You probably know the name of the first man to walk on the Moon, Neil Armstrong. And the last?
How do you unlock your home or your office? Maybe you use a key. What about your clothes?
The FDA recently approved a new device that could help some people to cope with chronic pain...
The first stop for many arrivals from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria is Orlando, Florida...
Workers at a Honda engine plant in Anna, Ohio combined their skills to give one of their colleagues a hand - literally...
On our previous broadcast, Scott Light was telling us about the workers at a Honda engine plant in Anna, Ohio...
For many teenagers, the only way to break out of drug and alcohol addiction is to break away from the temptations and the peer pressure...
It seems scientists have taken a big step toward not only understanding life, but making it...
Today in 1913 was a big one when it came to making automobiles, thanks to Henry Ford...
Those of us who are a few pounds - or maybe more than a few pounds - overweight know that shedding some of them is a good idea...
If you haven't bought your non-artificial Christmas tree yet, well, maybe you should think about a Plan B...
What a change it was when electric lights came into our world. Now, experts say we're paying a price for that...
We're seeing more and more electric vehicles on the roads these days, but there are some problems with them...
For coffee fans, it would be hard to imagine starting the day without that miracle brew...
When it comes to apples, there's no place like Fort Wayne, Indiana - as our CBS News colleague Mo Rocca tells us...
On our previous broadcast, our CBS News colleague Mo Rocca took us to Fort Wayne, Indiana - home of the Johnny Appleseed Festival...
Axe-throwing is not just for lumberjacks anymore. People are now hurling hatchets at a board just for the fun of it...
It's estimated that about 12,000 people a year in this country suffer from strokes in the eye...
If you're trying to lose weight and reach fitness goals, snapping a selfie could pay off...
On our previous broadcast, our CBS News colleague Ben Tracy was telling us about how more people in Japan are drinking more wine...
At John Hopkins School of Medicine, they're using lifelike robots to simulate emergencies...
Did you know that 28 percent of new cars do not come with a spare tire? That's right...
The average American could take in as much as 45-hundred calories and 200 grams of fat on this Thanksgiving Day...
The craft beer movement in this country is powered by hops, the flower that gives beers a wide range of flavor...
On our previous broadcast, our CBS News colleague Dana Jacobson took us to the Yakima Valley in Washington State...
One of the most popular gateways for counterfeit items during the holiday season is John F. Kennedy Airport in New York...
Most people would say that they want to grow old in their home - and there are ways to prepare...
Will driverless cars make it in New York City? Says our CBS News colleague Kris Van Cleave...
Attacks at concerts have prompted venues across the country to ramp up their security...
A growing number of French bulldog owners in England are giving up their popular pets...
On this day in 1945, some of the men who had become monsters in World War II were brought to trial...
There is a group of 80 or so women, all of whom have breast cancer, who go rowing together to build up their strength and prolong their lives...
A new study from Consumer Reports looks at how "in-car" technology is taking our eyes off the road...
Millions of Americans are using their passions to make money - it's called the "side hustle"...
When you hear the phrase "killer robot," you may think of Arnold Schwarzenegger in the "Terminator" movies...
In Colorado, there is a group of cyclists that calls itself "A Social Club With A Cycling Problem"...
As marijuana becomes legal in more and more states, the coffee industry is looking for new ways to take advantage of that...
A new fitness class has older adults acting like kids on the playground again - as a way to avoid falls...
In the Black Hills of South Dakota, there is a town called Lead - which was once home to the largest gold mine in North America...
On our previous broadcast, our CBS News colleague Jim Axelrod was telling us about the town of Lead, South Dakota...
There's a growing effort to bring a new industry to coal country: former miners are studying computer coding...
Just because somebody is at work does not mean necessarily that they are working all the time...
The future has already happened in China, as our CBS News colleague Ben Tracy tells us...
On our previous broadcast, our CBS News colleague Ben Tracy was telling us about how China has gone "cashless"...
For the first time in more than a decade, the nation's heart experts are changing the guidelines for high blood pressure...
More and more doctors are choosing not to accept insurance - and instead to charge monthly fees...
A startup company in Japan has gotten into the act by creating a "smart shirt" - with stretchable wires and sensors built into the fabric...
Resorts and spas for pets are popping up from coast to coast, pampering animals from head to paw...
In Baltimore, there is a place that aims to feed hungry minds. Our CBS News colleague Steve Hartman will take us there...
There is a water aerobics workout that helps your core - by making a fantasy come true...
It's far too easy to keep looking down at our smartphones when we should be paying attention to what's all around us...
On this day in 1927, the Holland Tunnel - which runs under the Hudson River between New York and Jersey City, New Jersey - opened for traffic...
In Boston, there is a program that's helping former gang members to go back to school - and build a better life...
The reflection that stares back at shoppers in a dressing room mirror can often leave them scratching their heads...
We are bombarding ourselves with what is known as "blue light" - from our phones, our computers and more...
How do you unlock your home or your office? Well, how about if you just use your clothes?
Many stores do not let pets inside, but a company has found a way to make those stores more pet-friendly...
The man who shot and killed 26 people at a church in Texas on Sunday was armed with a Ruger AR 556 rifle - and two handguns were recovered from his vehicle...
There are "dog sitters" - even cat sitters. And in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, there is a "livestock sitter"...
On our earlier broadcast, our CBS News colleague Mo Rocca was telling us how Copenhagen is working hard to become the first "carbon-neutral" city in the world...
In one of the most troubled cities in this country, a high school jazz teacher is turning music lessons into life lessons...
Getting a good night's sleep is important, no matter what you do for a living - but especially if you are a truck driver...
When it comes to young home buyers, many are also thinking about the four-legged friends who'll be living there with them...
Washington State is now citing drivers for being under the influence of electronic devices while behind the wheel...
At Lake Nona Middle School in Orlando, the new students there are still raw after fleeing Puerto Rico...
Ever heard of "activated charcoal"? It is the key ingredient in a food fad these days...
Montpelier is the Virginia home of President James Madison, the father of the Constitution, and architect of the Bill of Rights...
When pets get sick, a trip to the vet isn't cheap. But now, some employers are helping pet owners by offering pet insurance as work perks...
Artificial Intelligence is now helping companies to decide which job applicants to hire...
There are more and more American restaurants in London, where the appetite for our sort of food is at an all-time high...
As we learn more about the deadly truck attack in New York City, we are also hearing a lot about social media...
For many teenagers, the only way to break out of drug and alcohol addiction is to break away from the temptations and the peer pressure...
Millions of tourists travel to Alaska every year to marvel at its glaciers. But most of them are shrinking - and shrinking fast...
No matter how fast Wi-Fi gets, most people probably wouldn't mind if it were faster. How about 300 times faster?
The sun will rise a little earlier for most of us next week after the end of Daylight Saving Time...
There is a 3D method in Britain that lets customers pay for items at a store - with just the touch of a finger...
Corn mazes are popular this time of year - and for many farms, they are also a big business...
If you ever feel like driving all the way across the United States, it's relatively easy.
That was not the case in the early days of the automobile.
In fact, it was nearly impossible - until this day in 1913, when a brand new highway came into being: the Lincoln Highway.
There is more than one way to harness the power of the wind - and to turn it into electricity.
Just try flying a kite.
NFL Football games are a genuine American tradition: Fans gather in their living rooms, sports bars or make a day of it tailgating.
And it's gaining lots of fans overseas, especially in the United Kingdom. In fact, there's even talk that the NFL may expand over there in the near future.
Everyone knows practice makes perfect. But in the medical world you don't always get a second chance to save a life. So at John Hopkins School of Medicine, they're using life like robots to simulate emergencies.
If you've ever traveled to a foreign country you may have noticed directional signs or a menu with an English translation that isn't quite right. In China these linguistic misfires while often amusing, have become something of a sore point for the Chinese government.
Far too many plastic bags still end up in our landfills - and in our oceans - around the world.
But a designer in London has an idea to take those plastic bags - and turn them into something that is not only useful, but also fun.
This is a red-letter day in the history of radio. On this day ... October 30th 1938 ... the Earth was invaded by Martians.
When a hurricane or other disaster hits the United States, people want to help. But what's the best way to do that?
Experts say cleaning out your closet and sending your old clothes to the disaster zone probably isn't the best way.
President Trump has repeatedly said the U-S is going to build a wall along the U-S/Mexico border.
Now government officials are reviewing some prototypes for what the wall would look like - if it's built.
Usually when you hear about a declaration of emergency, it's because of a huge natural disaster or a terrorist act. This time, it's because of drugs....So - what to do about it?
Tattoos can be works of art. How about a tattoo that not only looks good - but could save your life? Scientists say they've come up with one.
New aviation security measures are taking effect today. They'll affect about 325-thousand airline passengers on two thousand commercial flights arriving each day in the U-S.
Amazon would like to come into your house. Is that OK with you? Your answer will likely determine the success or failure of a new program the giant retailer is starting.
Ever been in one of those meetings that seem to go on, pointlessly, forever? And your mind just starts to - drift away? A new study suggests that means you're smart and creative!
We know President Trump's views on climate change - from threatening to pull the U-S out of the Paris Accord aimed at reducing pollution to flat out denying it's happening. But new research from the government's General Accountability Office suggests that, if it's a hoax - it's an expensive one.
Previous wars have been fought on the ground, on the sea and in the air. But there's a new threat: war in space. The Pentagon is taking steps to try to prevent one way up there.
If you live in - or even just walk in - a city, I bet this has happened to you: you've had to dodge someone on the sidewalk who's oblivious to everything except their smart phone. Honolulu has decided it's time to do something about it.
A baby crying is a universal sound. Now a new study suggests mothers have a universal reaction to it.
Some athletes are turning to a cardiovascular workout that spares them from wear and tear on their legs and knees using an underwater treadmill.
We're seeing a lot of improvements these days in drones. When they debuted several years ago, they were simple model helicopters with real motors.... Well, things have changed
Today marks the 116th anniversary of the first time someone went over Niagara Falls in a barrel.
The FDA has approved a new gene therapy to treat some aggressive types of lymphoma. The treatment is giving hope to patients who have run out of options
Many of you remember what has been called "The Great Recession."
On this day in 1929, Wall Street collapsed ... and the crash signaled the start of "The Great DEPRESSION."
There is a group of 80 or so women, all of whom have breast cancer, who go rowing together to build up their strength and prolong their lives. Our CBS News colleague Dean Reynolds spoke with one of these rowers. Her name is Amber Gallman.
Marine biologists already knew whales and dolphins are smart ... and now it turns out that their social relationships may be just as complex and interesting as ours.
Tattoos and piercings have become more socially acceptable for young adults. But, safety first!
It was known as the "Red Scare" ... an effort to root out the Communists that many Americans believed had infiltrated everything from the government to the motion picture industry. On this day in 1947, Congress got involved.
If you're ever asked to name a genius, probably just a few spring to mind right away ... Albert Einstein ... Isaac Newton ... and Leonardo da Vinci. Walter Issacson has written a new biography of da Vinci ... and he makes the argument that at least some of Leonardo's genius came from pure determination and constant curiosity.
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. But it turns out that many adults who have hypertension are NOT keeping their blood pressure at a healthy level.
Some cancer patients have turned to music therapy to help fight the stress that comes with fighting the disease. Our CBS News colleague Meg Oliver tells us about a program at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in New York.
It's now 55 weeks till the 2018 mid-term elections. And we have our first campaign story. Our CBS News colleague Dean Reynolds has the story of four political candidates who have a very good chance…of graduating.
For decades, relations between the United States and Cuba have not been good. On this day in 1960, they hit a low point. The United States imposed a trade embargo on Cuba ... and the effects are still being felt.
Changing a flat tire is no fun. But many drivers couldn't change them if they wanted to ... because many new cars do not come with a spare tire.
Potholes are a nuisance for drivers on the road - but sometimes, they can be much more dangerous - and they are also expensive to fix. But what if the holes and cracks that appear in the roads could repair themselves?
Dozens of cities are now making bids to become Amazon's second headquarters in North America...
In the Black Hills of South Dakota, there is a town called Lead - which was once home to the largest gold mine in North America...
On our previous broadcast, our CBS News colleague Jim Axelrod was telling us about the town of Lead, South Dakota...
Millions of people now do their shopping online, but browsing through the Internet isn't quite the same as flipping through a catalogue...
Tens of thousands of preschool children in this country are struggling with untreated vision problems...
When the Concorde flew commercial passengers at supersonic speed during nearly 30 years of service...
Our CBS News colleague Jeff Glor joined test pilot Nils Larson aboard an F-18 Hornet jet to find out how low sonic booms can go...
An FDA advisory panel last week endorsed a pioneering gene therapy for a rare form of blindness...
The push is already on in this country for our kids to get their flu shots early this year...
On our previous broadcast, our CBS News colleague Ben Tracy was telling us about how China has gone "cashless"...
It's far too easy to keep looking down at our smartphones when we should be paying attention to what's all around us...
Many stores do not let pets inside, but a company has found a way to make those stores more pet-friendly...
There is an emerging travel business that sends paying customers on surprise vacations...
When someone is in the hospital, it can be hard for loved ones who can't be there all the time...
Japan has developed quite a taste for wine in the past few years - not just drinking it, but also making it...
On our previous broadcast, our CBS News colleague Ben Tracy was telling us about how more people in Japan are drinking more wine...
A father and daughter who have both made their careers out of saving lives found themselves at the center of the massacre in Las Vegas...
The Las Vegas gunman was a familiar sight at casinos around Nevada, because he was a big money gambler...
The technology built into the dashboard of many cars can also lead to dangerous distraction...
Ride services for children are popping up across the country - to help give busy parents an extra hand...
Federal investigators are saying Stephen Paddock, the Las Vegas mass shooter, had devices on at least 12 guns that allowed them to to mimic fully automatic weapons...
Artificial Intelligence is now helping companies to decide which job applicants to hire...
No matter how fast Wi-Fi gets, most people probably wouldn't mind if their Wi-Fi were faster...
Amazon has become a leader in delivering retail goods - but some scammers are trying to take advantage of that...
As we learn more and more about the massacre in Las Vegas, we cannot help but feel a wave of emotions about what happened...
As the gunfire erupted in Las Vegas on Sunday night, the police ran toward the scene - and past the fleeing crowd...
The gunman in the Las Vegas massacre had family in Orlando, Florida - which was the scene of last year's mass murder at the Pulse nightclub...
Supporters of gun control are pushing for new laws after the massacre in Las Vegas. What will Congress do?
After Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, there is a lot of reconstruction to be done, but not enough trained workers to do it...
On our previous broadcast, our CBS News colleague Mark Strassmann was telling us about the shortage of skilled construction workers in this country...
More than a month after Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas, man residents are now struggling with bad allergies...
What can the power of music do? Our CBS News colleague Chris Martinez has a story for you...
Synthetic opioids such as fentanyl have been pouring into this country through international mail and private carriers...
On our previous broadcast, our CBS News colleague Tony Dokoupil went to New York's JFK Airport...
Amazon, based in Seattle, is shopping around for a second North American headquarters...
The Federal Government took nearly 29 billion dollars in money and property between 2001 and 2014 - under a program known as "civil forfeiture"...
On our previous broadcast, our CBS News colleague Jan Crawford was telling us about what is known as "civil forfeiture"...
For weeks now, Americans have been scrambling to protect their credit reports after Equifax revealed that it had been hacked...
On our previous broadcast, our CBS News colleague Anna Werner was telling us about Art Damaio...
There are more and more American restaurants in London, says our CBS News colleague Jane Ferguson...
Car companies are always looking for ways to make their vehicles lighter and stronger...
There are some new guidelines for student athletes to help stop the spread of infectious diseases - so that they can play healthy and safe...
When it comes to young home buyers, many are also thinking about the four-legged friends who'll be living there with them...
Many women love to wear high heels - but all those years of wearing them can lead to painful osteoarthritis of the big toe...
Hours before Mexico City was rocked by an earthquake last week, a smaller quake jolted the Los Angeles area...
There's a woman in Morgantown, West Virginia who is living her dream - as our CBS News colleague Steve Hartman tells us...
Some athletes are turning to a cardiovascular workout that spares them from wear and tear on their legs and knees...
There's more than one way to harness the power of the wind - and to turn it into electricity. Just try flying a kite...
Experts in Switzerland are working on a new generation of drones programmed to avoid any obstacles...
How do you teach a driverless vehicle to drive? Here's the ultimate learning curve for driverless car research...
There are some "protective" health benefits from drinking alcohol - as long as you do it in moderation, of course...
A group that keeps track of school shootings in America says there have been 240 of them since 2013 - about one every week...
Some cancer patients have turned to music therapy to help fight the stress that comes with fighting the disease...
Buying a home is the biggest purchase that most people will ever make. But now, hackers have figured out how to steal the down payment...
What does it take to raise and train a guide dog for someone who is blind? The answer may be "tough love"...
Our CBS News colleague Omar Villafranca visited the home of Rachel Burgan and her family, which is located within Houston's flood plain...
Potholes are a nuisance for drivers on the road, but they can be dangerous - and they are expensive to fix...
There is a classic Korean dish that's becoming more popular in this country, as people discover its health benefits...
Millions of people now do their shopping online. But browsing the Internet isn't the same as flipping through a catalogue...
Tattoos and piercings have become more socially acceptable for young adults. But, safety first...
Car seats can save a child's life in an accident - and there's good and bad news about how parents are using their car seats...
Calvin Seibert makes his living as an artist's assistant. But in his heart, he is a builder...
On Saturday, in the Black Hills of South Dakota, there was a ceremony at Mount Rushmore...
On our previous broadcast, our CBS News colleague Jim Axelrod was telling us about Luigi Del Bianco...
There is a device that is being tested in England that has helped dozens of people to lose weight without any invasive surgery...
We sure love our electronics. We are upgrading our phones and TV's and computers all the time...
It could be a month before the lights are back on in parts of the Florida Keys after Hurricane Irma...
Most years, the State of Florida supplies about half of the orange juice in this country...
In years to come, robots and artificial intelligence will transform the way we live and work...
On our previous broadcast, our CBS News colleague Dana Jacobson was telling us about robotics and artificial intelligence...
Hurricane Irma destroyed a quarter of the homes in the Florida Keys - and nearly two-thirds of the rest have major damage...
What residents of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are going through after Hurricane Irma is what the Texas Gulf Coast has lived with since Hurricane Harvey...
Sitting down for too long at the office is not a good idea. We know we should get up and move around more...
Fast food is getting even faster, thanks to technology that can take - and even make - orders...
Countless water rescues have taken place in the flooded parts of Florida after Hurricane Irma...
There is a pizza place in Nashville that delivers not only to its neighborhood, but also for it...
One of the best known runners in the nation's capital is not famous for speed or even distance...
As Irma continues to pummel Florida, one couple that was in the Caribbean when the storm struck there has shared their story...
Hurricane Irma struck Florida just weeks after Hurricane Harvey made landfall in the Houston area...
The biggest threat that the Miami area faces from Hurricane Irma is not the rain, but the wind speed and the surge of seawater...
The potential danger from Hurricane Irma extends throughout the Florida Keys, and the fishermen there are getting ready...
Ride services for children are popping up across the country - to help give busy parents an extra hand...
Staying active can become more difficult as we get older, but even small changes can help...
Our CBS News colleague Jim Axelrod caught up with some boys on a Lego building project...
A timeshare lets you own a piece of vacation property, but it can be difficult to get out of one...
With the summer coming to an end, many people are taking their final dip in the pool...
To take to the open sea in a 42-foot sailboat is to risk it all, as our CBS News colleague Don Dahler tells us...
Summer is winding down, but experts are reminding everyone that ticks are still out there in full force...
Going to college can seem like an impossible dream for children whose parents are in prison...
On our previous broadcast, we told you about Karl Winsness - a plumber in Utah who gives college scholarships...
After Harvey walloped Texas, plenty of people stepped up to help - and some never even had to get wet...
What can the power of music do? Our CBS News colleague Chris Martinez has a story for you...
Hearing aids could be getting a high-tech reboot, as our CBS News colleague John Blackstone tells us...
On our previous broadcast, our CBS News colleague John Blackstone paid a visit to Doppler Labs - a startup in San Francisco...
Every year in this country, nearly 800,000 people have a heart attack - and for many of them, it's not the first time...
There is an "academic boot camp" that helps veterans to move from the battlefield to the college classroom...
After a stroke, it can be a struggle to learn how to move again. That's where "TangoStride" comes in...
Many people rescued in Hurricane Harvey were rescued by people who read their social media posts...
One of the hot new topics in astronomy is something called FRBs - "Fast Radio Bursts"...
It's been inspiring to hear some of the stories about people helping one another in the Houston flooding...
A lot of people are still mourning the death of Britain's Princess Diana on this day in 1997...
We humans use machines every day. Futurist Elon Musk wants to take that a step further...
Today in 1963, a new phase in the effort to keep the world from being destroyed in a nuclear war...
Scientists would like to know a lot more about the planet Venus, but there's a big problem...
A British researcher says he's come up with a way to make eating vegetables less traumatic for kids - and parents...
If you ever worry that you're starting to lose faith in human nature, take a look at what's happening in the Houston area...
Hurricane Katrina was the worst natural disaster in the history of the United States - at least for now...
After the riots in Ferguson, Missouri, President Obama had suspended a program that let police agencies get things like tanks and heavy weapons from the military...
Today in 1966 was the last time you could buy a ticket to see the most influential pop group in history performing in concert...
You've heard about the nation's opioid abuse epidemic. Here's something that may surprise you...
Science is closing in on a pill that could give us the benefits of exercise - without actually exercising...
Being a first-time parent can be both a wonderful and slightly terrifying experience...
Car companies are always looking for ways to make their vehicles lighter and stronger...
Almost 25 years ago, the American Academy of Pediatrics introduced a "Back to Sleep" campaign...
Millions of people across the country got a chance yesterday to witness a wonder of the universe...
There's a classic Korean dish that is becoming more popular in this country, as people discover its health benefits...
Volunteering can do a lot of good for other people - but it can also do a lot of good for the volunteers themselves...
The deadly van attack in Barcelona yesterday was an act of terror that struck a popular area for tourists...
The total eclipse of the Sun will take place on Monday - and a group of "citizen scientists" will be tracking its journey across the country...
Looking for a robot to mow your lawn? They're already on the job, says our CBS News colleague Omar Villafranca...
On our previous broadcast, our CBS News colleague Omar Villafranca told us about a robotic mower...
The total solar eclipse takes place on Monday - starting in Oregon and reaching South Carolina in less than two hours...
Schools and camps around the country are preparing for the solar eclipse on Monday, just days away...
In the South Texas heat, there is a special place for special kids - as our CBS News colleague Omar Villafranca found out...
Some health care providers are now prescribing food, instead of medicine, to try to tackle the obesity problem in this country...
At Trump Tower yesterday, President Trump said that both sides were to blame for the deadly violence in Charlottesville, Virginia...
A company in Australia says it has developed a way to harness the power of the ocean's waves as never before...
Police in London are now equipping most of their armed officers with head-mounted cameras...
New research suggests there are some benefits from drinking alcohol, as long as you do it in moderation...
Gibraltar is a British territory at the southern tip of Spain - and it is the only place in Europe where you can find wild monkeys...
What President Trump said on Saturday after the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia has drawn a lot of attention...
There is a pizza place in Nashville that delivers not only to its neighborhood, but also for it...
Staying active is important to everybody - but critically so for people who've been left disabled by an accident or suffer from a painful health disorder...
In Malibu, the night time has become an ideal time for surfing, as our CBS News colleague Carter Evans found out...