Americans turn to crowdfunding to pay medical bills
1 in 5 Americans report contributing to a medical-related crowdfunding campaign for friends, family, even strangers.
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A Hollywood happy ending for theater owner in Washington state
After "CBS Sunday Morning" report aired, thousands of donations poured in to aid the struggling Firehouse Theater in tiny Kingston.
Woman dies after waiting hours in hospital emergency room
A preliminary chest X-ray showed 25-year old Tashonna Ward had an enlarged heart, but she was never admitted to the hospital.
Alleged ringleader in $400,000 GoFundMe scam pleads not guilty
Authorities said Mark D'Amico, his ex-girlfriend and a homeless vet concocted a story that bilked hundreds of thousands from unsuspecting good Samaritans.
How the crowdsourcing website GoFundMe is changing charity
The website where anyone can appeal to the public for money for anything from medical bills to disaster relief highlights the innate goodness of people (and the occasional scammer)
GoFundMe: Crowdsourcing charity
In the old days people might have turned to the government or to charities such as churches for help; today the first place many people seem to turn to is GoFundMe, a crowdsourcing website, where anyone can appeal to the public to contribute money for pretty much anything – medical bills, disaster relief, funeral expenses, acts of kindness. "Sunday Morning" Contributor David Pogue examines the good will, and occasional fraud, on crowdsourcing sites, and looks at the economics of online charity.
Fans donate to college player whose family lost everything
The funds are going toward Nathan Bain's family in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian destroyed nearly everything they owned.
Star college gymnast dies after slipping off uneven bars
Accomplished gymnast at Southern Connecticut State University has died following a serious spinal cord injury suffered in a training accident
Krispy Kreme says college student can resell its doughnuts
"I am definitely going to need a bigger vehicle," Jayson Gonzalez, 21, said after doughnut maker reverses course
Woman allegedly fakes cancer, receives $10,000 in donations
"She took advantage of other people's generosity by lying about having cancer. She also lied about her own father's death to get another day off from work"
Plumber praised for fixing elderly woman's boiler for free
His invoice said "no charge for this lady under any circumstances"
Boy thrown from mall balcony returns home
The family of the five-year-old boy who was thrown from a third-floor balcony at Minnesota's Mall of America back in April posted an update on GoFundMe on Tuesday. "We are pleased to share that our son completed his inpatient rehabilitation and is now home," the family wrote. The boy suffered significant head trauma and broken bones and needed multiple surgeries after he was tossed nearly 40 feet to the ground by a stranger.
Boy back home months after being thrown from mall balcony
"We are so thankful, and we rejoice in the Lord's blessings to our family," his family said
Sex trafficking victim who killed man as a teen to be released
Brown, serving a life sentence for a 2004 murder, was granted clemency earlier this year after Kim Kardashian West and Rihanna lobbied on her behalf
Neighbors rally around N.J. man to help him save his home
Lamar Harris has lost all of his family members — but luckily he has a community and church that are in his corner
Father of 6 dies after wave hits him
Lee Dingle's devastated wife said their kids tried to save him after the "freak accident"
What triggered unusual 3-shark attack that killed U.S. woman?
Scientists say the sharks were not behaving normally
American woman killed by sharks while snorkelling in Bahamas
Family identifies victim as 21-year-old Jordan Lindsey of Torrance, California, "the most beautiful, gentle soul"
Parkland families react to arrest of officer who didn't confront gunman
Former Florida deputy Scot Peterson has been charged with 11 criminal counts, including child neglect, culpable negligence, and perjury
Missing Hawaii hiker found dead days after disappearance
Noah Mina, 35, was reported missing May 20 on a remote trail on Hawaii's island of Maui
"We Build The Wall" group constructs private border fence
"We Build The Wall" private border wall construction group speak to CBS News' David Begnaud
"Egg Boy" donates $70,000 to mosque attack victims
"To the victims of the Tragedy, I whole heartedly hope that this can bring some relief to you," the teen wrote in an Instagram post
Hiker found after 17 days praises rescuers who "never gave up"
Amanda Eller received a welcome party after she was rescued from a Hawaiian jungle
Lost Maui hiker on her 17-day fight for survival in forest: "I chose life"
"I wasn't going to take the easy way out"
Deadly tornado shreds part of mobile home park in Oklahoma town
"I looked out, straight out the window, which was busted, and saw my neighbor's trailer rolling over"
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Trump trial resumes, with key witness Michael Cohen expected to testify Monday
Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York continues after several days of testimony from Stormy Daniels.
Severe geomagnetic storm watch issued for first time in 19 years
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
Trump says he'd leave abortion to states, but if reelected, could he limit it?
Trump could significantly restrict abortion without ever imposing a federal ban, some experts say. Here's how he could do it.
Bird flu risk to humans is low, but "things can change," doctor says
Should you worry about the potential impact of the H5N1 virus on humans? CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the current risk and what officials are watching for.
Police disperse protesters at several campuses, use tear gas in Tucson
Police used tear gas to disperse pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Arizona Tucson campus after they refused to leave their encampment, according to numerous reports.
Florida sheriff's office releases video of deputy fatally shooting U.S. airman
The Florida sheriff's deputy has been placed on administrative leave after the deadly shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.
Meghan hints at her heritage as she and Harry visit Nigeria
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
A "Mammoth" carbon capture facility gets up and running in Iceland
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
Hailey and Justin Bieber announce pregnancy, show baby bump
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
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Trump trial resumes, with key witness Michael Cohen expected to testify Monday
Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York continues after several days of testimony from Stormy Daniels.
Trump says he'd leave abortion to states, but if reelected, could he limit it?
Trump could significantly restrict abortion without ever imposing a federal ban, some experts say. Here's how he could do it.
"Operation Catch a Toe" leads to murder suspect with distinctive foot
How an unusual clue ended life on the run for fugitive William Greer, wanted for killing his girlfriend Tammy Myers and hiding her body.
Cornell University president Martha Pollack resigns
Cornell University president Martha E. Pollack will step down at the end of June, she announced Thursday. She's the third president of an Ivy League school to step down since December.
Court: School had right to fire gay teacher who announced wedding
Lonnie Billard fell under a "ministerial exception" to Title VII that courts have derived from the First Amendment, a judge said.
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Think "spaving" can save you money? Think again.
Retailers use a number of marketing ploys to separate you from your money, often by dangling freebies and discounts.
Faulty insulin pump app led to hundreds of injuries, prompting recall
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
Planet Fitness hikes membership fee for first time since 1998
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.
Paid sick leave sticks after many pandemic protections vanish
Sixty-one percent of the lowest-paid U.S. workers can't get time off for an illness, according to a recent Economic Policy Institute report on the state of sick leave in the United States.
Chevrolet Malibu drives into sunset as GM makes way for electric cars
At its height, the Chevy Malibu won Motor Trend Car of the Year 1997 because of its smooth ride and fuel economy.
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Trump trial resumes, with key witness Michael Cohen expected to testify Monday
Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York continues after several days of testimony from Stormy Daniels.
Trump says he'd leave abortion to states, but if reelected, could he limit it?
Trump could significantly restrict abortion without ever imposing a federal ban, some experts say. Here's how he could do it.
Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill ahead of deadline
The bill stalled earlier this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
New U.S. rule would empower asylum officials to reject more migrants earlier
The Biden administration announced a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
Consultants close to Rep. Henry Cuellar plead guilty to conspiracy
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Rios Cuellar, have been indicted in an alleged bribery scheme.
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Bird flu risk to humans is low, but "things can change," doctor says
Should you worry about the potential impact of the H5N1 virus on humans? CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the current risk and what officials are watching for.
Faulty insulin pump app led to hundreds of injuries, prompting recall
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
Planet Fitness hikes membership fee for first time since 1998
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.
Limit these ultra-processed foods for longer-term health, study suggests
New research links higher consumption of certain ultra-processed foods to a higher risk of death.
Neuralink brain-chip implant encounters issues in human patient
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
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Meghan hints at her heritage as she and Harry visit Nigeria
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
A "Mammoth" carbon capture facility gets up and running in Iceland
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
Severe geomagnetic storm watch issued for first time in 19 years
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
Horse's rescue from rooftop offers flood-battered Brazil a bit of hope
It took about a day for crews to reach a horse seen stranded on a rooftop surrounded by floodwater in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state.
Taylor Swift's European Eras Tour leg kicks off with a new setlist
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour began its European leg with four dates at the La Defense Arena in Paris with a revamped setlist.
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Meghan hints at her heritage as she and Harry visit Nigeria
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
New insights after Miss USA resignations
Earlier this week, both Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava gave up their titles. In a resignation letter obtained by CBS News from a source familiar with the matter, Voigt accused organization leadership of creating a "toxic work environment."
Nicola Coughlan on new season of "Bridgerton"
Season three of the hit Netflix show "Bridgerton" is out next week and centers around wallflower Penelope Featherington and her seemingly unrequited crush, Colin Bridgerton. Anthony Mason visited the "Bridgerton" set during filming in December 2022, and ecently spoke with star Nicola Coughlan over a cup of tea in New York at Lady Mendl's.
Nicola Coughlan gives first look at 3rd season of "Bridgerton"
As the new season of the Netflix series approaches — with a release date set for May 16 — fans can look forward to seeing Nicola Coughlan in a new light.
Judge approves conservatorship for Beach Boys' Brian Wilson
The judge approved the petition filed by Wilson's family and inner circle after the death in January of his wife, who handled most of his tasks and affairs.
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Apple apologizes for iPad Pro commercial after backlash
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
Cyberattacks grip U.S. hospital systems
The Ascension Healthcare Network, one of the nation's leading nonprofit and Catholic health systems, says a "cyber security event" disrupted its clinical operations Wednesday. Threat intelligence company Cyble says there have been 77 ransomware attacks on the U.S. health care sector since the beginning of February. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to unpack the troubling trend.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Dell notifies customers affected by data breach
The tech giant disclosed Thursday that a database was accessed through a Dell portal, which contains a database of customer information. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.
FTX says it plans to pay back most customers
FTX says most of its customers will receive some of their money back nearly two years after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed. Yesha Yadav, associate dean of Vanderbilt Law School, joins CBS News to discuss how the payback will work.
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A "Mammoth" carbon capture facility gets up and running in Iceland
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
Video shows plasma swirling on sun in "exquisite detail"
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
NASA simulation mimics flying into black hole's "point of no return"
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Long-awaited Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Hammerhead flatworm sightings in Canada
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
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"Operation Catch a Toe" leads to murder suspect with distinctive foot
How an unusual clue ended life on the run for fugitive William Greer, wanted for killing his girlfriend Tammy Myers and hiding her body.
Consultants close to Rep. Henry Cuellar plead guilty to conspiracy
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Rios Cuellar, have been indicted in an alleged bribery scheme.
Menendez on testifying at bribery trial: "That's to be determined"
Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, of New Jersey, is set to be tried on bribery, corruption and obstruction charges beginning Monday.
New video of Florida airman's killing
Florida officials have released body camera footage of the events that led to the death of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, who was shot and killed in his own home by a sheriff's deputy. Keith Taylor, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, joins CBS News with more on the incident.
Times Square NYPD machete attacker sentenced to 27 years
Trevor Bickford was sentenced to 27 years Thursday for attacking NYPD officers with a machete on New Year's Eve in 2022 near Times Square.
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Severe geomagnetic storm watch issued for first time in 19 years
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
"God's Hand" revealed in "ominous" new image
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
Thick atmosphere detected around planet twice as big as Earth
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
Video shows plasma swirling on sun in "exquisite detail"
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
Starliner launch delayed to at least May 17 to replace suspect valve in Atlas 5 rocket
United Launch Alliance decided to replace a suspect valve in the Atlas 5 rocket's upper stage, delaying launch to late next week.
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N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
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Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
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Stunning turns in decades-old murder case
For years, Nicki Myers Bates has been searching for the remains of her mother — and the man who killed her. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant travels to Texas to report on the 2006 case.
Prince Harry and Meghan visit Nigeria
Prince Harry and Meghan have begun a trip to Nigeria, arriving Friday. For the Duke of Sussex, it's a chance to promote the Invictus Games, his organization for wounded warriors. The couple briefly stopped in the U.K., but did not see King Charles.
Eye Opener: More devastating weather in the South
More devastating weather amid a week of tornadoes in the South. Also, police release bodycam footage of the death of a Florida airman. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
New insights after Miss USA resignations
Earlier this week, both Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava gave up their titles. In a resignation letter obtained by CBS News from a source familiar with the matter, Voigt accused organization leadership of creating a "toxic work environment."
Nicola Coughlan on new season of "Bridgerton"
Season three of the hit Netflix show "Bridgerton" is out next week and centers around wallflower Penelope Featherington and her seemingly unrequited crush, Colin Bridgerton. Anthony Mason visited the "Bridgerton" set during filming in December 2022, and ecently spoke with star Nicola Coughlan over a cup of tea in New York at Lady Mendl's.