Wedding invitations, kids’ toys and rings were among the items recovered from the World Trade Center wreckage after 9/11, 25 years ago.
In May 2002, 60 Minutes reported on the nearly eight-month, around-the-clock effort to search through the debris. https://t.co/dFvppt9vck
On the morning of September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush was visiting an elementary school classroom in Sarasota, Fla., when his chief of staff, Andrew Card, informed him that America was under attack.
Card revisits the Emma E. Booker Elementary School with @MajorCBS, and talks about a singular moment, captured in an iconic photograph.
In the months after 9/11, funerals and memorial services for fallen firefighters were held almost daily, and at each one, fire department bagpipers were there to "pipe them to heaven." This year marks 25 years since the attacks. https://t.co/CDOA43tc5H
More than 114,000 child car seats sold by Britax are being recalled over concerns around a possible handle defect, according to a notice from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. https://t.co/TjtEZ8ZZsz
Five years ago today, 13 U.S. troops were killed in the explosion at Abbey Gate in Afghanistan. About 170 Afghans also were killed, and other people were catastrophically wounded.
This was the thread I posted that week as the names and photos of the KIA were released. RIP.
Today, we remember Alison Parker and Adam Ward.
On Aug. 26, 2015, Alison and Adam were killed while doing the work they loved. Eleven years later, their lives, their work and the impact they made continue to be remembered. ❤️
A statement provided by Dolly Parton's publicist on Tuesday said the country music legend and cultural icon died at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones after "bravely facing a brief battle with cancer." https://t.co/MBNRC5aiNc
Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.
Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).
A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.
At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at https://t.co/cLu9I7M2wC
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at https://t.co/arzrqInqJA
Thinking about Jim Foley. He was murdered by ISIS militants 12 years ago today in Syria. He covered American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Reported on the “Arab Spring” in Libya and later on the civil war in Syria.
BREAKING: Merck and Moderna say an mRNA vaccine shows promise in preventing the recurrence of melanoma, sending stocks soaring. https://t.co/w97HbPBeC5
The Wrong Kind of American. Just reading this powerful piece -- a lot of really interesting takeaways and moments, including how much respect she had for Mike Pence. https://t.co/OuwXQB4gTH
OH NO!! We are now losing more than two minutes each day of sunlight. Today will be the last sunset after 8pm this year! BOOOO! By the end of this month, we will be losing nearly two and half minutes a day.
In an interview with Gayle King earlier this year, Hayden Panettiere opened up about being a child actor and the emotional toll it took on her. "I didn't care about anybody else's opinion but my mom's because I knew that if she was unhappy with my performance in any way that the rest of the day was going to be ruined. It was gonna be a very bad bad day," Panettiere said on "CBS Mornings" on May 18, 2026.
Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36, her publicist confirmed to CBS News.
DEVELOPING: A woman was found stabbed to death in McLean this morning near Difficult Run Trail, police say. Here's what we know so far: https://t.co/qmOhCz2TlM
Family caregivers — who provide ongoing support for children or adults with chronic, disabling or serious health conditions — now number roughly 63 million Americans, up from 43.5 million a decade earlier.
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for 213,500 units of Goody King magnetic building cubes and blocks due to the risk of the magnets becoming loose and swallowed by children. https://t.co/QiGFGQJPtp