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Kansas City kindergarteners and teachers came together to celebrate the 93rd birthday of a volunteer who reads to their class a few times a month. The surprise, moving classroom volunteer Eileen McKeon to tears. NBC News’ Tom Llamas has the story. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com Every day, NBC News helps people unders
Reaching speeds of 65 kilometres per hour, this leopard is a formidable predator, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Meanwhile, this extraordinary octopus from northern…
Jon Avery, who parks cars at the Roswell Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York, is being credited with helping patients fight their battles with the disease. Steve Hartman goes on…
The moment Penny flopped over for scratches for the first time ❤️ Penny was only the size of three apples when @cristinacleveland8509 first brought her home, and now she’s closer…
Have a laugh with Steve Hartman as he highlights some funny characters, silly moments and comedic situations around the U.S. #stevehartman #funny #funnyvideos #lol 0:00…
From a resplendent quetzal feeding his young to a turquoise-browed motmot searching for the perfect nest site, these remarkable birds face the challenges of finding food, securing…
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Episode 9: Unlock 6 strategies you can use to persuade an audience to accept and understand your argument or perspective. -- This is episode 9 of the animated series, “Public…
The Cretaceous Period is famous for enormous ocean-dwelling beasts. New research shows it boasted the biggest octopuses, and maybe the biggest invertebrates, of all time. Hosted…
Georgia mom Alex Henson was surprised at a local high school football game when every player presented her with a flower and a hug. The mom of two is fighting cancer, and said the…
High school senior Mason Wisnoski loves to support his high school football team. Typically, he does that from the sidelines, but recently, the team had him suit up for a major…
Princess Poppy has a stricter bedtime routine than most humans 😂💗 Every night, Grandpa makes sure Princess Poppy is tucked in, comfortable and properly entertained before bed. And…
Throughout history, a few men have been associated with the invention of anesthesia. William Morton definitely didn't invent it, but he sure did popularize it. He also tried to…
It took three women and one perfectly timed tackle 😭 @nancypriorRescue and her fellow rescuers knew they had to catch this injured swan, but he had absolutely no intention of…
It's been a huge year at the box office. But two of Hollywood's biggest hits came with the smallest expectations: "Obsession" and "Backrooms," horror films directed by YouTube…
While the Darwin’s bark spider can construct an orb web spanning up to 25 metres using silk that ranks among the toughest natural fibres in the world, Portia, a genus of jumping…
A shipwreck might end a ship's life upon the waves, but once it reaches the sea floor, an entire second life awaits. It turns out that shipwrecks have a rich afterlife, and are…
Robin Gay was driving home from her volunteer job when her car stopped working. A group of high school students walking home from a nearby game came over to help, directing…
He had no idea why his family was leaving, but Kelsey made sure he wasn’t alone 🥹❤️ When Oso’s family made the difficult decision to rehome him, Kelsey helped make the transition…
She started carrying cashews everywhere just in case her friends showed up 😂🐦⬛ Dodo editor Brielle shares how Joni’s fascination with the neighborhood crows turned into a very…
Take a balloon and fill it with lots of air. Take another one and fill it with less air. Now connect the two via a valve. What do you think will happen when you open the valve?
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander had an emotional end to his pro baseball career when his daughter, Genevieve, surprised him during his final game. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson…
No larger than a ping-pong ball, this nocturnal assassin roams the Namib Desert by night, sensing vibrations beneath the sand to hunt its prey hidden from sight. Subscribe:…
Steve and Andrea Hartman's son George is now on the road to start college – the culmination of an 18-year-journey that, they recognize, has gone so fast. They talk about this rite…
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Explore the physics of magnetism, and how its properties are used in modern technologies like MRI machines, hard drives, and more. -- In the 1920s, physicists still had many…
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Wait until she realizes this is her new home 🧡 Andrea and William found a Doberman puppy all alone while heading out for a hike. They brought her to safety, and soon she was…
"I said to myself: ‘Boy, this would be a good time to bring it back.'" The post Man returns 132-year-old magazine to library. Perfect timing helps him dodge a $12K late fee.…
Be it movie mythos or nostalgia for a ‘simpler’ time, there’s an undeniable allure in stepping into the American West. Directors: Sue Ding (https://sue-ding.com/), Sarah Garrahan…
Decades after seeing ‘Platoon’, Kevin B Lee recalls how the film stirred generational trauma in his family and racism at school. Director: Kevin B Lee (https://alsolikelife.com/)…
Across mountains, deserts, oceans and frozen landscapes, animals undertake epic migrations in search of food, safety and the chance to breed. For some, every mile is a matter of…
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She panicked until she realized what her dog was actually doing 🥹💛 At first, all she could see were tiny legs sticking out of her dog's mouth. But when she realized what he was…
Players from the Cincinnati Reds met with kids from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, according to the team, and signed a custom baseball card created for each child. Outfielder TJ…
From midnight bottle feeds to learning to walk again, Leeloo had a whole team fighting for her 🐆 Leeloo was born in a zoo and was critically ill when Dr. Valentina and Dr. Leonid…
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This is how Parsley says “I love you” ❤️ Parsley had spent years being used for tourist photos on Ukrainian beaches when Drs. Valentina and Leonid of Vet Crew began fighting to…
At Saturday night’s Arizona Diamondbacks game, trumpet player Jesse McGuire made an incredible recovery while performing the Star-Spangled Banner after his horn malfunctioned,…
Steve Hartman takes us on the road to visit the site of the 9/11 United Flight 93 crash in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. "CBS Evening News" delivers the day's most important stories,…
Her entire family was standing below with a sheet ready to catch her 😭 Cat rescuer Steve Murrow from @TeslaTreeService knew suspicious little Booters would need some convincing to…
Steve Hartman stays home this time around to let us into his parenting journey as his son George leaves the nest for college. "CBS Evening News" delivers the day's most important…
How Jupiter heats its moon, just be stretching and squeezing it.
In 2019, Lonnie G. Bunch III became both the first historian and the first African American to serve as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Now 73, Bunch has announced he is…
When her tiny tail nub wags, her whole body wiggles 😭❤️ Flor was in terrible shape when she was rescued from a canal, but Fatima from The Cantu Foundation helped her make an…
Steve Hartman goes “On the Road to share stories about recovery, heroism and kindness in healthcare. #healthcare #patient #patientcare #heartwarming #wholesome #stevehartman "CBS…
While bison prepare for the return of spring, a lone wolf risks his life for love. Witness Yellowstone’s most breathtaking wildlife moments. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub…
Dig into the science of avian influenza to find out what makes the H5N1 virus so dangerous, and its potential to jump to humans. -- While avian influenza used to infect mostly…
A community in Huntsville, Alabama, came out in support of an 11-year-old boy who loves trick-or-treating. Steve Hartman has more. "CBS Evening News" delivers the day's most…
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As he journeys into the dark depths of the North Atlantic, underwater cameraman Ken O’Sullivan encounters a remarkable diversity of marine life, from graceful jellyfish to…
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Why is the Smith Chart one of the scariest charts in electrical engineering? We printed the largest one in the world to explain how it works and why it's so terrifying (to…
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Check out JMP’s workshop here: https://www.jmp.com/scishow-dataviz Ahhh, the layover: uncomfortable seats, nonexistent charging ports, and bad food that costs $40 for some reason.…
As 2,000 turtles lay their eggs on this Indian beach, their hatchlings must evade predators as they make their way to the water. Meanwhile, baby painted turtles endure months of…
The Fairfield Women’s Basketball team came together to celebrate one of their own, surprising senior shooting guard Casey Prior with an athletic scholarship. NBC News’ Tom Llamas…
Episode 8: Explore what building blocks you need to best explain complex ideas in ways your audience will understand and engage with. -- This is episode 8 of the animated series,…
Science Across America is a national series uncovering exceptional science in all 50 states. It is presented by the Independent Media Initiative, HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, Alfred…
That side-eye says absolutely not 😅 Brix was determined to become friends with Beaker, but the very guarded dog wasn’t exactly thrilled about his new admirer. Jason shared how…
At the University of Akron’s home opener over the weekend, school alumnus and longtime season ticketholder Marty Whims was chosen to serve as the team’s “Offensive Coordinator of…
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A woman in England had just “asked for a sign” when a kingfisher streaked in, and even landed on her hand—staying there for ten minutes. SEE the full story on Good News Network:…
Shipwrecks have long fascinated oceanographer Robert Ballard, who became renowned for locating the wreck of the RMS Titanic in 1985. He talks with correspondent Lee Cowan about…
In Morton, Illinois, home to the annual Pumpkin Festival, and site of the Libby's factory responsible for 85 percent of the world's canned pumpkin, correspondent Nancy Giles gets…
It took three weeks before she finally let Angie do this 💙 Angie spent three weeks climbing rooftops to earn this stray cat’s trust. She was ready to adopt her when a vet…
Explore China, where vibrant rice-growing communities coexist with remarkable wildlife amongst dense jungles and remote forested valleys inhabited by jewel-coloured birds and wild…
Dawn was not only loved in the end, but she was home 💗 Dawn arrived emaciated and in hospice care, and Summer knew they might not have much time together. Dodo editor Monica…
Dig into the neuroscience behind our sense of direction and find out why some people are better at navigating than others. -- Whether you identify as a wayfinding whiz or get lost…
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The way he held his rescuer's hand 😭 Tosya had spent his life confined to a tiny guinea pig cage at a petting zoo before he was finally rescued. Dodo editor Tarang shares how Drs.…
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As vast swarms of desert locusts descend, consuming everything in their path, sea lions work together to herd fish into a secluded cove, turning the ocean itself into a trap.…
With a beak that surpasses the length of its own body, the sword-billed hummingbird possesses a remarkable adaptation that is as extraordinary, but presents a set of challenges.…
After watching every other cat around him find a family, Marc Anthony finally got his turn ❤️ Marc Anthony was found crying alone in the snow with a severe infection that…
Mountains don’t just rise above us—they slowly breathe, pulling CO₂ from the atmosphere and releasing it again through the forces of erosion, helping regulate Earth’s climate over…
An automatic feeder AND running water on demand? Cheddar and Junior have their humans trained well 😹 On Dodo Digs, host Melanie Demi discovers how @katwellington has made every…
Caring for them gave the whole family something to hold onto 🥹❤️ A mama cat and her kittens appeared on Charlene’s skylight just as her family was saying goodbye to their beloved…
They look like two little old men 👴 Kathryn was raising her daughter while fostering two tiny hairless puppies, and the three quickly became inseparable. Dodo editor Tarang shares…
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Gloria Steinem, a trailblazing figure in the women's liberation movement who died on Sept. 2, 2026 at age 92, was a 30-something columnist for New York magazine when she helped…
As sea fog surrounds the island, bears face formidable prey. With the odds against them, they must rely on skill to secure a meal. Meanwhile, following months of darkness, polar…
Turns out a breakup's best medicine might be a dog ❤️🩹 Shanti started following Fabiola and her friends during a mountain hike and simply never left. What began as a stray dog…
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Dig into the phenomenon known as the doorway effect, where walking into a new space can make you forget what you were doing. -- You enter your living room, then pause. Uh-oh, what…
She had to learn how to use her little legs again ❤️🩹 Dolly was carrying 1.7 pounds of matted fur when Abigail helped free her from it. Once it was all gone, her personality…
WeeWoo was so timid he’d even back away at feeding time, so his foster mom had an unexpected idea for bringing him out of his shell 🥹 As the runt of his litter, WeeWoo was…
James Melton, who has been wearing a prosthetic leg since he was 22 months old, scored his first high school touchdown in his team’s first game of the season. NBC News’ Hallie…
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The small town of Gander in the Canadian province of Newfoundland saw its population virtually double when U.S. airspace was closed on 9/11, grounding 38 international flights on…
They’d known each other for about two seconds when she started climbing into Leanna’s car💕 This severely malnourished stray walked right up to Leanna in a parking lot and almost…
The Wagyu Brothers, a Tokyo hamburger shop, aims to produce the best burger on Earth, using high-grade, hand-chopped Wagyu beef. Correspondent Adam Yamaguchi samples their Wagyu…
His favorite place to sit is unfortunately on top of you 😭 Meech may weigh 160 pounds, but his personality hasn’t quite caught up with his size. Dodo editor Valentina talks with…
A UCLA Physics Professor bet me $10,000 that my video (https://youtu.be/jyQwgBAaBag) about going downwind faster than the wind was wrong. Here's how we proved it...
Even after a rocket hit their sanctuary, they stayed 💔 Drs. Valentina and Leonid have remained in Ukraine throughout the war, rescuing and treating animals with nowhere else to…
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home (usually in the backyard) that serve as carriage houses…
Grizzly bears emerge from hibernation and perform an almost dance-like ritual, rubbing against trees to shed the traces of their winter fur. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub…
While an unsuspecting impala falls into the leopard’s sights, a powerful lion bull attempts to take down its prey. These are some unforgettable moments from the wild heart of…
We had questions about Kiki's wheelchair and we got answers 🐑✨ Kiki can’t straighten her legs, but she’s figured out exactly how to get where she wants to go. Her wheelchair lets…
Explore how tariffs work and dig into how their enactment can set off an economic chain reaction that impacts global trade. -- In 1930, in hopes of supporting farms and…
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He even delivers them in the shower 🤣💛 Georgie has a thing for blankets, fabric and laundry, but carrying them around isn’t enough. He seeks Emily out wherever she is to…
Alabama fourth grader DeVyn Coker was diagnosed with cancer when she was just seven years old. For years, her days have included hospital stays and chemotherapy. Before she went…
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Attending the homecoming dance is a high school rite of passage, but asking a date can be nerve-wracking. So when one tenth grade student needed a boost of confidence, his biggest…
What happens at the all-night Brooklyn corner shop before sunrise? Director: Michael Faller (http://www.mikefaller.com/) Score: Michael Odmark In the early morning light, the…
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As a baby marine iguana comes face to face with racer snakes, it must outrun them to survive. Meanwhile, Sir David Attenborough reveals the remarkable ways in which regal horned…
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