Note To Self
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In the "CBS Mornings" series "Note to Self," former world champion pool player, Jeanette Lee, shares her career journey despite a debilitating health battle.
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In the "CBS Mornings" series "Note to Self," former world champion pool player, Jeanette Lee, shares her career journey despite a debilitating health battle.
Jonathan Pascual, an IRONMAN competitor battling stage four cancer, shares a heartfelt letter to his younger self.
In this installment of the series, "Note to Self," journalist Jenisha Watts opens up about her turbulent upbringing. Reflecting on her past, she writes a letter to her younger self about overcoming drug addiction and neglect, and how revealing her hidden story set her free.
Bernie Wagenblast, a transgender woman who's one of the iconic voices of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, writes a note to her 18-year-old self, who had not transitioned yet for the CBS News series "Note to Self."
It has been 10 years since a bomb exploded just feet from Rebekah Gregory and her son Noah as they attended the Boston Marathon as spectators. Gregory's body shielded the 5-year-old, but she was seriously injured, eventually losing her left leg. For our series Note to Self, Gregory shares a letter with her younger self about what happened that day, her determination and mission to help others.
Ten years after he survived and his sister died in the Sandy Hook shooting, Isaiah Márquez-Greene writes a letter to his younger self about perseverance and strength.
Ernie Johnson is a familiar name and voice to millions of basketball fans, being featured for more than 30 years on the NBA on TNT. In the "CBS Mornings" series Note to Self, Johnson reflects on his career and family in an emotional letter to his younger self.
In our Emmy nominated series Note to Self, we hear from a teen who's using her blog to help herself and others cope with heartbreaking loss. Dylan Levitt has connected with thousands all over the world — writing about losing her father to suicide and her own mental health challenges.
Inspiration4's first all-civilian mission to space aboard a SpaceX rocket will include St. Jude Children's Research Hospital physician assistant and cancer survivor Hayley Arceneaux. The 29-year-old represents the hope pillar of the mission and will be the youngest American to travel to space. As she prepares for this historic journey, Arceneaux writes a note to her younger self for our Emmy-nominated series Note to Self.
NFL player and Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst is one of the more than 50 million Americans living with a mental illness. Hurst is also talking openly about his own battles with depression and suicide, and putting his name behind a foundation hoping to encourage others to get help and stop the stigma around mental illness. Warning: This piece includes mention of suicide and may be difficult for some to hear.
As part of the Emmy-nominated series Note To Self, businesswoman, philanthropist and high-profile political wife Cindy McCain offers advice to her adolescent self. She reflects on motherhood, addiction and a lifetime spent alongside war hero, Arizona Senator and two-time presidential candidate John McCain.
"CBS This Morning" revisits a personal message from now President-elect Joe Biden. In 2016, he reflected on accomplishing some of his dreams and coping with devastating loss for the "CBS This Morning" series Note to Self.
Cyntoia Brown made headlines when she was sentenced to life in prison at age 16 for killing a man who she says picked her up for sex. She was granted clemency earlier this year after spending 15 years behind bars. Now at 31 years old, she shares intimate advice for her 16-year-old self in a Note to Self.
Stylist Tan France is best known for his role as the fashion expert on the Netflix series "Queer Eye." The award-winning reality program has been recognized for its celebration of diversity and acceptance in the LGBTQ community. France details his life before the show's success, in his recently released memoir titled "Naturally Tan." As part of our series Note To Self, France shares his own journey to acceptance.
On April 20, 1999, two gunmen killed 12 students and one teacher at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Nearly 20 years later, we asked members of the Columbine community – Amy Over, Kacey Johnson, and Tom Mauser, father of Daniel – to write letters to their younger selves and reflect on the two decades since the shooting.
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene told "CBS Mornings" that President Trump's opposition to releasing files from the federal investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is a "huge miscalculation."
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman spoke to "CBS Mornings" about his 2022 stroke, mental health challenges and advice to others.
Google said the fake messages are part of a massive criminal network called "Lighthouse" that has stolen information through phishing and smishing scams.
Actress Eva LaRue opens up about her yearslong stalker and the two-part documentary detailing her experience.
Oprah Winfrey on Tuesday announced her latest book club selection "Some Bright Nowhere" by Ann Packer on "CBS Mornings."
Here's a reader's guide for Ann Packer's novel "Some Bright Nowhere," which Oprah chose as her November book club pick.
Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News that Democrats agreed "collectively" that the "mass chaos" wrought by the government shutdown needed to end — and rejected allegations that he folded.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Flight reductions begin Friday at dozens of U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages due to the government shutdown.
Last month, about 200 federalized California National Guard soldiers were sent to Portland, and another 200 federalized Texas National Guard soldiers were sent to Chicago.
Lt. Dakota Black of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office in Shawnee, Oklahoma, says the case of Makayla Meave, a missing teacher's aide, was one of the most heart-wrenching cases of her career.
President Trump on Friday wrote that he was "withdrawing" his "support and Endorsement" of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, indicating that he might even back an effort to primary his former longtime ally.
North Carolina's tricolored bats are unstable, among several species of bats quickly dying off in the dark. The bats eat the same bugs that kill crops, meaning they play a critical role in the ecosystem.
Miami Beach Police announced that the 22-year-old was taken into custody on multiple charges, including possessing amphetamine and marijuana, along with resisting an officer without violence.
Disney and YouTube TV reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google-owned live streaming platform Friday.
President Trump exempted foods like beef and bananas from his sweeping country-by-country tariffs on Friday.
"We're absolutely in communication with the White House," Senate health committee chair Bill Cassidy said of plans to come up with a fix for high health care costs.
The stock market has stumbled on concerns that the surge in artificial intelligence stocks could echo the dot-com bubble.
The Trump administration is scrapping a proposal that would have made airlines pay passengers up to 775ドル for flight disruptions.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 16, 2025.
Last month, about 200 federalized California National Guard soldiers were sent to Portland, and another 200 federalized Texas National Guard soldiers were sent to Chicago.
President Trump on Friday wrote that he was "withdrawing" his "support and Endorsement" of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, indicating that he might even back an effort to primary his former longtime ally.
DHS said it officially launched an operation dubbed "Charlotte's Web" to target immigrants living in the Charlotte area illegally.
January 6 defendant Dan Wilson was pardoned by President Trump for a second time on unrelated gun charges.
Ultramarathoner and dad Kevin Humphrey never expected his minor symptoms would be a life-threatening cancer.
The study sought to answer questions about how breast cancer risk differs by type of hormonal contraceptive. Doctors say the results won't change how they counsel patients.
Eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for women under 50, according to new research.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene an ally during the shutdown for joining Democrats in demanding that Congress address high health care costs.
New versions of Cheetos and Doritos, without artificial flavors or dyes, will be sold in December.
A man in his 30s broke into the K-pop star's home in the suburbs of Seoul to steal valuables, police said.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 16, 2025.
Elsewhere, the president of Finland warned that a ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before the spring and urged European allies to keep up support.
It intends to make refugees who have been granted asylum wait 20 years before applying to be allowed to live in the U.K. long-term.
Government officials from across the world gathered in Belem, Brazil for the United Nations' annual climate talks.
Miami Beach Police announced that the 22-year-old was taken into custody on multiple charges, including possessing amphetamine and marijuana, along with resisting an officer without violence.
Nearly 15 years since Of Monsters and Men's album "My Head Is an Animal" took the rock world by storm with hits like "Little Talks" and "Dirty Paws," the group is back with its latest album, "All is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade." Here is Of Monsters and Men performing "Dream Team."
Nearly 15 years since Of Monsters and Men's album "My Head Is an Animal" took the rock world by storm with hits like "Little Talks" and "Dirty Paws," the group is back with its latest album, "All is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade." Here is Of Monsters and Men performing "Styrofoam Cathedrals."
Nearly 15 years since Of Monsters and Men's album "My Head Is an Animal" took the rock world by storm with hits like "Little Talks" and "Dirty Paws," the group is back with its latest album, "All is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade." Here is Of Monsters and Men performing "Ordinary Creature."
The Golden Age of Radio began in the 1920s, and a century later, an unexpected group of artists are fighting to keep it relevant amid the rise of podcasts and other popular forms of digital media.
A Louisiana dad spoke out after explicit deepfake images of his 13-year-old daughter and others were allegedly shared, saying, "It's disturbing. Those pictures are horrible. They're extremely explicit, and they look real. You cannot tell the difference."
"Walk My Walk" by "Breaking Rust" is not your average country song. Both the music and the artist were generated by artificial intelligence. On Spotify, "Walk my Walk" has been streamed roughly 4 million times and over 11 million times on YouTube. Andrew Chow, technology correspondent at Time, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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.
The stock market has stumbled on concerns that the surge in artificial intelligence stocks could echo the dot-com bubble.
The AI firm Anthropic says Chinese hackers used its artificial intelligence tools to spy on tech companies, financial institutions and government agencies in what it believes is the first documented case of a worldwide cyberattack with minimal human involvement. CBS News contributor Chris Krebs, the former head of the federal government's cybersecurity agency, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what this could mean for the future and how to prevent it.
A deadly fungal disease called "white nose syndrome" is sweeping across North America, wiping out millions of bats. Dave Malkoff goes underground in North Carolina as scientists race to save these vital creatures.
The study sought to answer questions about how breast cancer risk differs by type of hormonal contraceptive. Doctors say the results won't change how they counsel patients.
The behavior, which had never been observed before, stunned scientists as, typically, the larger house spider would prey on its smaller neighbor.
Kit Prendergast discovered the bee while surveying a critically endangered wildflower and was drawn to the insect's unique appearance.
Recent studies have shown new antibody drugs to slow cognitive decline among people with early-onset Alzheimer's – a critical finding, given that the disease as of now has no cure. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, which is conducting important research into treating the disease before symptoms arise. The clinical trials involve the 1 to 2 percent of people with Alzheimer's who are genetically predisposed to developing dementia. He also talks with philanthropist Bill Gates, who has already donated 300ドル million to support Alzheimer's research.
A man in his 30s broke into the K-pop star's home in the suburbs of Seoul to steal valuables, police said.
Lt. Dakota Black of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office in Shawnee, Oklahoma, says the case of Makayla Meave, a missing teacher's aide, was one of the most heart-wrenching cases of her career.
"CSI: Miami" and "All My Children" actor Eva LaRue and her daughter Kaya Callahan share their harrowing ordeal with a relentless stalker that began in 2007 in a new two-part Paramount+ documentary, "My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story." The pair joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to share more about their experience.
Alina Habba, the Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, posted on social media Saturday, "We got him."
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Department said two inmates broke out after a "brief struggle," during which a chemical substance was thrown at a police officer's face.
Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, plans to challenge SpaceX with the powerful, partially reusable New Glenn rocket.
Customers send their telescopes to Starfront Observatories, where amateur stargazers can view the night sky unencumbered by artificial light.
A severe geomagnetic storm could cause widespread disruption to infrastructure technology and make northern lights visible for much of the northern half of the U.S.
Astronauts opened the hatch to the International Space Station for the first time 25 years ago. The station will be retired at the end of the decade and there's a new type of space race on to replace it. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
President Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
A detective hunts for answers when a woman goes missing. For Tracker Black it's personal. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
A couple walked 12,000 miles through all 50 states. What started as a simple adventure to see America's beauty turned into a mission to connect a divided country. Brady Halbleib has the story.
A deadly fungal disease called "white nose syndrome" is sweeping across North America, wiping out millions of bats. Dave Malkoff goes underground in North Carolina as scientists race to save these vital creatures.
President Trump has threatened legal action against the British broadcaster BBC. Haley Ott has the details.
Economic promises helped Donald Trump get re-elected. Now, he has an affordability problem, and his administration is facing backlash from consumers over the cost of living. Ali Bauman has more on efforts to bring relief.