David Begnaud’s 2025 stories that will inspire and give you hope
Get ready to laugh and shed a few tears watching these uplifting stories from CBS News contributor David Begnaud in his series Beg-Knows America.
0:00 Arthur Brooks on building a happier life in 2025
07:55 Former mayor celebrates 5,000th wedding as "The Marrying Mayor“
14:38 Teens jump into action to save man who fell on railroad tracks
20:01 High school football player shows heart and determination
26:11 Trooper the dog endures surgeries for cancer and a foreign object in his stomach
32:04 How one girl's bionic arm sparked a movement
42:21 How Illinois' first lady and Willette Benford are giving second chances to women leaving prison
48:47 Texas city's first foreign-born police officer turns trauma into triumph
55:03 “Dear David": Selfless acts, unexpected heroes and full-circle moments
1:02:54 Finding love after loss: A couple's journey from grief to joy
1:10:18 Two Florida sisters deliver hope and healing with handmade dolls for hurricane survivors
1:17:29 Idaho video store closes after 30 years, but one customer's routine lives on
1:22:17 11-year-old's dream to interview a president sparked a lifelong gift of generosity
1:31:49 She lost her job to care for a baby. Years later, she became family.
1:37:59 Extended interview: Gus Walz shares his story, "surreal" moment with dad and more
1:48:25 Stanford doctor's final lesson gives med students a firsthand view of living with cancer
1:54:21 102-year-old Beatrice Stieber brings more love, laughs and life advice
1:59:53 "SPEAK" documentary shows teens transforming trauma into advocacy
2:07:41 Texas teacher who built speech program from scratch receives emotional $100K surprise
2:14:47 Everyday heroes: A diver's recovery mission and students who never left a friend's side
2:20:54 A car accident leads to generosity and 2 brothers use chess to make a difference
2:26:32 A custodian earns 4 degrees and a mailman rescues his favorite dog
2:32:14 From organ donation to innovation, 2 lives transformed by purpose
2:37:52 A blind baker, a book-loving Brit and dancing retirees all inspire hope
2:44:21 12-year-old lawncare boss donates $1,000 to help his church pay off its mortgage
2:51:14 LSU grad uses 3D printing to create adaptive technology for children
2:58:34 Leukemia survivors reunite at medical school and 102-year-old shines on baseball diamond
3:05:23 David Begnaud remembers Rhode Island's Judge Frank Caprio
3:10:24 Judge Frank Caprio's farewell advice to his family
3:12:03 How Billy the Goose turned neighbors into friends in Louisiana
3:16:45 A singer's cancer diagnosis halted his life. His passion helped him find a stronger voice.
3:23:23 Inside the launch of CBS News Atlanta
03:29:22 Teen climbs Everest, nurse saves a life, raccoon gets CPR
3:36:25 Brandon Stanton opens up on the struggles that shaped "Humans of New York“
3:47:20 Girl achieves dreams despite diagnosis, man's baseball passion aids Alzheimer's research
3:54:12 One woman's mission of kindness lives on after passing
4:00:25 How forgiveness turned a violent crime into a story of hope
4:08:09 A father's injury led his son to help others in life
4:13:22 Man fulfills childhood dream by visiting, documenting small towns: "Every town's got a story“
4:20:00 Beloved father-son triathletes face a frightening new challenge
4:25:30 Unexpected friendship leads to woman's wish of being a flower girl 80 years later
4:30:46 Man's act of generosity leads to life-saving discovery
4:37:28 School rallies around boy severely burned after jet crashed near car
4:49:13 Man's dream to restore old pipe organ brings people together to sing Christmas carols
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0:00 Arthur Brooks on building a happier life in 2025
07:55 Former mayor celebrates 5,000th wedding as "The Marrying Mayor“
14:38 Teens jump into action to save man who fell on railroad tracks
20:01 High school football player shows heart and determination
26:11 Trooper the dog endures surgeries for cancer and a foreign object in his stomach
32:04 How one girl's bionic arm sparked a movement
42:21 How Illinois' first lady and Willette Benford are giving second chances to women leaving prison
48:47 Texas city's first foreign-born police officer turns trauma into triumph
55:03 “Dear David": Selfless acts, unexpected heroes and full-circle moments
1:02:54 Finding love after loss: A couple's journey from grief to joy
1:10:18 Two Florida sisters deliver hope and healing with handmade dolls for hurricane survivors
1:17:29 Idaho video store closes after 30 years, but one customer's routine lives on
1:22:17 11-year-old's dream to interview a president sparked a lifelong gift of generosity
1:31:49 She lost her job to care for a baby. Years later, she became family.
1:37:59 Extended interview: Gus Walz shares his story, "surreal" moment with dad and more
1:48:25 Stanford doctor's final lesson gives med students a firsthand view of living with cancer
1:54:21 102-year-old Beatrice Stieber brings more love, laughs and life advice
1:59:53 "SPEAK" documentary shows teens transforming trauma into advocacy
2:07:41 Texas teacher who built speech program from scratch receives emotional $100K surprise
2:14:47 Everyday heroes: A diver's recovery mission and students who never left a friend's side
2:20:54 A car accident leads to generosity and 2 brothers use chess to make a difference
2:26:32 A custodian earns 4 degrees and a mailman rescues his favorite dog
2:32:14 From organ donation to innovation, 2 lives transformed by purpose
2:37:52 A blind baker, a book-loving Brit and dancing retirees all inspire hope
2:44:21 12-year-old lawncare boss donates $1,000 to help his church pay off its mortgage
2:51:14 LSU grad uses 3D printing to create adaptive technology for children
2:58:34 Leukemia survivors reunite at medical school and 102-year-old shines on baseball diamond
3:05:23 David Begnaud remembers Rhode Island's Judge Frank Caprio
3:10:24 Judge Frank Caprio's farewell advice to his family
3:12:03 How Billy the Goose turned neighbors into friends in Louisiana
3:16:45 A singer's cancer diagnosis halted his life. His passion helped him find a stronger voice.
3:23:23 Inside the launch of CBS News Atlanta
03:29:22 Teen climbs Everest, nurse saves a life, raccoon gets CPR
3:36:25 Brandon Stanton opens up on the struggles that shaped "Humans of New York“
3:47:20 Girl achieves dreams despite diagnosis, man's baseball passion aids Alzheimer's research
3:54:12 One woman's mission of kindness lives on after passing
4:00:25 How forgiveness turned a violent crime into a story of hope
4:08:09 A father's injury led his son to help others in life
4:13:22 Man fulfills childhood dream by visiting, documenting small towns: "Every town's got a story“
4:20:00 Beloved father-son triathletes face a frightening new challenge
4:25:30 Unexpected friendship leads to woman's wish of being a flower girl 80 years later
4:30:46 Man's act of generosity leads to life-saving discovery
4:37:28 School rallies around boy severely burned after jet crashed near car
4:49:13 Man's dream to restore old pipe organ brings people together to sing Christmas carols
Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornings" co-hosts Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson bring you the latest breaking news, smart conversation and in-depth feature reporting. "CBS Mornings" airs weekdays at 7 a.m. on CBS and stream it at 8 a.m. ET on the CBS News app.
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CBS Mornings
Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornings” co-hosts Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson bring you the latest breaking news, smart conversation and in-depth feature reporting. Watch "CBS Mornings" on weekdays at 7 a.m. ET on CBS and stream it at 8 a.m. E...