OTTUMWA — The dogs barked constantly, but the cats were cats. That wasn't the most important aspect of Eisenhower Elementary first-graders reading to the animals, though. It was the act of showing up.

HOPKINS, Minn. (WCCO) -- Story time in Ellen Dischinger's kindergarten classroom captures attention. But it's the story the students wrote they're most excited to share, about a doll affectionately ...

CBS Mornings lead national correspondent David Begnaud explores the importance of compassion with a visit to Davis, California. In that town is a gathering place known as the compassion bench. David ...