The Uplift

An ultimate frisbee team with a seven-season losing streak learns resilience through their losses. National Guard troops stationed overseas return home just in time for the new year - and one of the sweet homecomings was caught on camera. Plus, more heartwarming news.

We look back at former President Jimmy Carter's commitment to Habitat for Humanity and meet a woman who still lives in a so-called "Carter Home" in Baltimore that the late president helped build more than 30 years ago. Plus, more heartwarming news.

A Holocaust survivor and a teenage boy form a bond while working together. A Michigan man earns the title of "Sunrise Guy" for his passion for waking up with the sun to take photographs. Plus, more heartwarming news.

Amid the Southern California wildfires, we have seen many stories of sorrow and loss - but also of survival and love. In the darkness, there are moments of light. This episode of "The Uplift" is dedicated to those helping victims of the fires - from daring rescues to finding personal ways to offer support.

An orchestra's performance receives a surprising reaction from a young boy in the audience - and the single word he uttered made a major impact. Plus, how a Google spreadsheet is helping victims of the California wildfires.

A couple returns to their Altadena house after the Los Angeles fires to find a meaningful gem. A man with cerebral palsy and his wife share their love story - and the full life they have led together. Plus, David Begnaud has three good news stories.

A group of Iowa teens became heroes in the middle of a school day when they saw a stranger in need of help and sprang into action. Then, Stephen and Elizabeth Wampler share their 30-year love story, and how Stephen overcame obstacles while living with cerebral palsy. Plus, more heartwarming news.

A young high school football player proves his worth by being a small but mighty force on his team. David Begnaud shares how that little lion became the pride of his school. A teacher gets what she calls a message from God, delivered by a former student who offered to be her surrogate. Plus, more heartwarming news.

A man with cerebral palsy and his racing partner attempt to complete six Abbott World Marathon Majors, with one left: Tokyo. David Begnaud has an update on Trooper the dog, who was rescued after being abandoned ahead of Hurricane Milton. Plus, a behind the scenes look at the Girl Scouts' cookie operation.

Two beloved bald eagles named Jackie and Shadow received global attention as they awaited the hatching of their eaglets in Big Bear, California. David Begnaud introduces us to a girl who raised funds to obtain a prosthetic limb called the Hero Arm – and in the process, she became a hero to others. Plus, more heartwarming news.

David Begnaud introduces us to a former inmate who got a second chance and used it to help other formerly incarcerated women. Plus, the story of James Harrison, who saved more than 2.4 million babies by donating blood.

A Baltimore doctor who doesn't charge his patients realizes it's those patients who have made him a rich man with their generosity towards him. A man who was a refugee from Central Africa builds a new life in the United States as a police officer, author and father. Plus, more good news.

A man gets on one knee to pop the question and a photographer snaps the milestone moment. The only problem is she doesn't know the couple and goes to great lengths to find the newly engaged pair. A Texas artist shows off his unique medium: Popcorn. Plus, three heartwarming stories from David Begnaud.

Tennis superstar Coco Guaff returns to her home court in Delray Beach, Florida to visit the people who knew her before she was famous – and teach up-and-coming tennis players. Plus, David Begnaud shares the story of two families who met at a grief camp and how it changed their lives.

Go behind the scenes of America's famous pastimes. Our reporter tries his hand at selling concessions at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas – home of the Texas Rangers – to see how the ballpark operates. Plus, David Begnaud visits a surprise city with just 48 hours to find a story.

NBA star Jimmy Butler has a new side hustle: being a barista. How his side gig selling cups of joe to fellow NBA players turned into a business. Plus, a woman shares how her grandfather's cat inspired her to start a nonprofit that helps animals and pet owners in need.

An Iowa farmer turns his field into a tennis stadium that rivals Wimbledon and attracts players from around the country, including a grand slam winner. Plus, more heartwarming stories.

An 11-year-old nabbed an interview with President Bill Clinton when he was in sixth grade – but how? Decades later, he shares how his determination landed him in the seat across from the president, which is still inspiring others today. Plus, more heartwarming news.

A 100-year-old and 107-year-old form a friendship as centenarians after meeting at the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Plus, David Begnaud has an update on Roberta Bell, a woman who was fired from her job as a correctional officer because she helped an incarcerated woman by taking care of her baby. Still, she has no regrets for selflessly caring for the boy.

David Begnaud sits down with Gus Walz, the son of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, whose emotional reaction to his dad at the DNC went viral. Gus opens up about his nonverbal learning disorder in his first ever interview.

David Begnaud traveled the country to meet teachers who not only helped kids in the classroom — but left a lasting impression on their hearts, earning them a spot in the 2025 National Teachers Hall of Fame. Plus, more good news and heartwarming stories.

Two siblings work to honor their late father by getting a word he made up into the dictionary. Also, David Begnaud introduces us to a dad and Stanford professor using his own cancer diagnosis to teach his medical students and inspire countless people. Plus, more heartwarming news.

David Begnaud had a chance encounter with a 102-year-old woman at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, and she shared with him her lessons on life. Three young siblings teach us a lesson about grief and how they overcame the complicated emotion when their beloved labradoodle died. Plus, more heartwarming stories.

A recent graduate leaves his commencement ceremony for his place of work, Burger King, and ends up helping out his coworkers - while still in his graduation gown. Now, he's being honored for his selfless act.

CBS News Minnesota's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield introduces us to a teen who received double diplomas on graduation day. David Begnaud returns to the the debate stage to highlight a coach who has changed the lives of countless teens. Plus, Nate Burleson talks to Owen Wilson on the golf course about how he's combining the game with his comedy career.