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Breaking Through Gridlock In Washington

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:30:02 EDT

It seems as if gridlock has long been the order of the day in Washington, so when the fierce battle in Congress over the financial bailout finally ended with approval this past week, we couldn't help but wonder what scars would be left.

Shirley MacLaine, With Grace And Gusto

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:00:07 EDT

Shirley MacLaine won an Oscar for her role in the 1983 movie "Terms of Endearment." And at an age when other stars might be slowing down, she still seems to be just getting started. Rita Braver offers this Sunday Profile.

TV's Import Business

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:30:05 EDT

"The Office" was a comedy hit in England before being transplanted to the U.S., where the American version became a hit in its own right. David Edelstein looks at new shows that were road-tested overseas.

Taking Stock Of The Wall Street Bailout

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:30:07 EDT

With word of agreement on a Wall Street rescue package, Rita Braver examines what it took to get to this point on Capitol Hill, while from New York Anthony Mason reports on what's at stake for Wall Street - and Main Street.

An Appreciation Of Paul Newman

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:30:03 EDT

The Oscar-winning actor graced dozens of classic motion pictures in his long career. Anyone who's followed Paul Newman on-screen has his own favorite memories; our critic David Edelstein has his.

Hobos Ride The Rails To 2008 Convention

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:30:05 EDT

You may have thought that train-hopping hobos had gone the way of the old steam engine, but CBS News' Bill Geist now knows they're still out there, riding the rails. Oh, and attending a national convention in Iowa.

The Unspoken Hard Truths

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:26:48 EDT

Jeff Greenfield wonders what the debates would sound like if the candidates spoke with candor about the hard truths. Candor? In an election year?

A Wall Street Week Of Biblical Proportions

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:00:02 EDT

We're taking stock this morning of the economic whirlwind that swept from Wall Street across the world this past week. Our Cover Story is reported by Martha Teichner.

Celebrating 85 Years Of Hollywood History

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:00:04 EDT

A new book and five-hour documentary on PBS chronicles the history of one of the most successful film studios. Jerry Bowen takes us on a walk through Hollywood history.

A Peek Into The World Of Graydon Carter

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:30:02 EDT

Vanity Fair magazine has been impressing readers with its pictures and writing for the better part of a century now, a tradition strictly enforced by its current editor, Graydon Carter. Tracy Smith has a Sunday Profile.

Regulate Wall Street, For Our Own Good

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:23:13 EDT

If you're astonished by all that's been happening on Wall Street, you're not the only one. Here's Contributor Ben Stein.

CBS News Wins Five Emmys

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:00:05 EDT

Two CBS News broadcasts, 60 Minutes and CBS News Sunday Morning, received a total of five News and Documentary Emmy Awards, the most of any network, at ceremonies held in New York.

The ABCs Of Home Schooling

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 14:30:03 EDT

For a growing number of American students, "homework" is two words, not one, and a classroom is the one place they're not likely to be, because when it comes to education, for these students and their parents, there's no place like home.

Galveston In The Aftermath Of Ike

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:30:05 EDT

Though it wasn't the "storm of the century," Hurricane Ike pounded a large stretch of the Gulf Coast with powerful winds, heavy rain, and surging seas. Now thousands of people in its path are struggling with the aftermath.

On Rattling Sabres With Russia

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 14:30:03 EDT

The problem of how best to deal with Russia is becoming an issue in campaign '08 and is much on the mind of contributor Ben Stein.

The Fall Movies Are Coming

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:30:06 EDT

The new movie season has arrived. Here's a preview of coming attractions for the latest Oscar bait and box office hopefuls.

Turning The Iraq Tide, From The Bottom Up

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:30:04 EDT

Who TRULY deserves the credit for the turnaround in the U.S. position in Iraq? A former Marine and author on counterinsurgency says it wasn't until the ground-level perspective of grunts was listened to that things changed.

The Sex Change Capital of The U.S.

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:30:02 EDT

Trinidad looks pretty much like any small town. Home to about 10,000 people, it's tucked in the Rocky Mountains of southern Colorado, and has come to be known as the "sex-change capital of the United States."

Let Us Now "Change" The Campaign Rhetoric

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:30:04 EDT

Different though they were overall, the two recent political conventions managed to sound quite similar in one respect. At least, that's the opinion of Contributor Timothy Noah, Senior Writer for the online magazine "Slate."

Review: "Burn After Reading"

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:00:04 EDT

The hit cable television series "Mad Men" that's all the rage is part-satire, part-soap opera, and part-head trip, says David Edelstein.

Going Mad Over Plaid

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:30:04 EST

A new book, "Tartan: Romancing the Plaid," will tell you everything and more you ever wanted to know about plaid.

Searching For The Best Place To Work?

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:30:02 EDT

Anyone who goes on the Internet knows Google. Turns out you'd have to search far and wide to find employees who get a better deal than can be found at the Internet company, reports CBS News correspondent John Blackstone.

The Party's Over, Denver

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:00:02 EDT

As the two Presidential campaigns are winnowing down their vice-presidential choices, they might want to consider some unsolicited advice from Contributor Mo Rocca.

Burning Man Flares Up Again In The Desert

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:30:03 EDT

Every year Nevada"s barren Black Rock Desert is transformed when 45,000 people gather for the festival known as Burning Man. Sunday Morning's Daniel Sieberg went into the wilderness to meet the people behind the spectacle.

Richard Branson's Empire Keeps Growing

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:00:01 EDT

Richard Branson is launching a new airline, Virgin America, and just formed the Council of Elders with Nelson Mandela. It seems there is nothing he won't do.

Obama's Pick

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:00:01 EDT

As the Democrats' part of Campaign '08 comes into focus, CBS News correspondents Dean Reynolds and Kimberly Dozier take the measure of Senator Joseph Biden.

Rescuing Afghani Art And History

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:00:04 EDT

In 1988 a small group of museum workers in Kabul carefully culled their most precious objects, packed them, sealed the boxes, and hid them in a vault, and took a vow of silence. Now they have been unveiled for the first time.

Rita Rudner: One Funny Lady

Sun, 04 May 2008 16:00:04 EDT

In a city that boasts about its sinfulness, where the entertainment is often X-rated, one of the most successful performers on the Las Vegas strip avoids four-letter words and always appears fully-clothed.

Inside The National Enquirer

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:00:05 EDT

When you think of great investigative journalism, sensational tabloids don't ordinarily spring right to mind. But the John Edwards affair story was broken by The National Enquirer. Kelly Cobiella visits the tabloid . and tells all.

Coming Soon: A Post-American World

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:30:02 EDT

Within the next 50 years China's economy will be double that of the United States. So where will that leave the U.S.? Are we slipping? Is the golden age of America coming to an end?

A Sidewalk Artist's 3-D Works

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:00:04 EST

Sidewalk artist Julian Beever concocts exquisite three-dimensional drawings that have won raves when posted on the Internet. But the original chalk drawings? They will be gone with the rain.

Another Politician, Another Scandal

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:00:02 EDT

On a weekend of new details and new disclosures in the John Edwards saga, Tracy Smith offers a look at yet another fall from grace.

The Evolving, Enduring Stoner Movie

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:00:01 EDT

As David Edelstein notes, the stoner action comedy Pineapple Express is the latest in a long line of pot-centric films that have both demonized and celebrated marijuana.

The Legacy Of Mao

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:30:03 EDT

If former Communist leader Mao Tse Tung miraculously woke up tomorrow, would he even recognize the capitalist colossus his country has become? Would he recognize himself as the iconic figure the Communist Party has cast him as in the new China?

Stephenie Meyer's Latest Vampire Tale

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:30:04 EDT

Author Stephenie Meyer is a frequent star on the young adult best-seller list, and her newest book out this weekend is likely to keep her streak going. Kelly Cobiella has the fine print...

If At First You Don't Succeed ...

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:30:02 EDT

From the cars we drive to politicians, athletes and celebrities, failures and perceived failures are all around us. But sometimes when things fail, they were simply ahead of their time.

I'm Ben Stein, And I've Erred Financially

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 10:04:34 EDT

Feeling bad about some of your recent financial choices? You have plenty of company including our Contributor Ben Stein.

A Look At Fancy Swimming Pools

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 15:30:02 EDT

There are more than 8 million pools in this country, a testament to the good life. They are places to play, unwind, soak up the sun, and see (and be seen). But they don't have to be chlorinated holes in the ground " they can be works of art.

A Rock Legend Living The High Life

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:18:28 EDT

In his 40-year-career, Steve Winwood has written countless classic rock songs, earning him a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But there's a side of him that might surprise you. He spoke On The Record with Mark Phillips.

Pedal Power

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:00:04 EDT

With gas prices now more than four dollars a gallon, more and more people are trading in their four wheels for two.

War Criminals Can Run But They Can't Hide

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:00:04 EDT

People around the world were startled this past week by news of the arrest of former Bosnian Serb warlord Radovon Karadzic, a fugitive picked up on a Belgrade city bus after evading capture for 13 years.

Mad About "Mad Men"

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:00:01 EDT

The hit cable television series "Mad Men" that's all the rage is part-satire, part-soap opera, and part-head trip, says David Edelstein.

Bringing Back Bridge

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:30:04 EST

Think playing bridge is a thing of the past? John Blackstone gets a lesson in the art of playing bridge from Warren Buffet and Bill Gates.

Marine Mascot "Chesty" Retires

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:30:03 EDT

He's doggedly loyal to the Marine Corps, but now he's ready to call it a career. David Martin salutes Chesty, the English bulldog Marine mascot.

Taking Stock Of Our Economic Woes

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:30:04 EDT

Everyone knows we've been through some tough financial times of late. But does anyone really know how to turn things around? Our cover story is reported by Rita Braver.

A Zen Retreat

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:30:02 EDT

How about a getaway where you don't need any money? Better yet, a getaway where money isn't even allowed? John Blackstone visits Green Gulch Farm.

Getting "Closer" To Kyra Sedgwick

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:30:04 EDT

Fans of Kyra Sedgwick were pleased but probably not surprised that she was nominated for an Emmy this week for best actress in a TV drama. In fact, they'd probably think it a crime if she weren't. Cynthia Bowers has a Sunday Profile.

Simple Rules For Picking A Veep

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:00:02 EDT

As the two Presidential campaigns are winnowing down their vice-presidential choices, they might want to consider some unsolicited advice from Contributor Mo Rocca.

Oh Mamma Mia, It's "Mamma Mia!"

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:30:05 EDT

The ABBA song "SOS," from the just-opened movie "Mamma Mia," turns out to be appropriate, as our critic David Edelstein is in distress .

Lew French, The Rock Master

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:30:04 EST

Lew French is a stone mason, but that title hardly describes what he really does. He sees the rocks that he uses to build walls and fire places as puzzle pieces.

It's Not All In The Wrists

Thu, 01 May 2008 22:00:01 EDT

We journey now to a truly unique realm in the universe of high fashion and advertising. Susan Koeppen of The Early Show introduces us to some models who work with their hands and ONLY their hands.

The FBI At 100

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:00:02 EDT

In the wake of 9/11, the Bureau has made terrorism its top priority. No longer the FBI of J. Edgar Hoover, tracking down gangsters and alleged Communist sympathizers, it's about stopping terrorist acts before they happen.

Doris Day: Why She Left Hollywood

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:00:04 EDT

Doris Day was America's sweetheart, the beloved "girl next door" and a huge recording and movie star. But behind-the-scenes her life was bittersweet and she ended up retreating from Hollywood to a reclusive life away from the spotlight.

Filming "The Dark Knight"

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:30:01 EDT

When keepers of the Batman flame needed a director for the latest incarnation, they called Christopher Nolan, whose dark vision was realized in large part because of a spine-tingling performance by the late Heath Ledger as the Joker.

Carousels Make A Comeback

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:30:02 EDT

There's something wonderful about an old-fashioned merry-go-round. Dedicated preservationists have been restoring some of them for us, our kids and grandkids. Michelle Miller takes us for a spin.

When Dogs Paint Masterpieces

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:55:22 EDT

While most celebrated artists have only two legs, Sunday Morning correspondent Bill Geist visited with Tillie, the canine creator of several impressive paintings.

Richard Ford On The Work Of Writing

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:00:03 EDT

A novelist's work is never done. They're always thinking, plotting, writing, dreaming up stories and weaving them into fiction. And that IS work, as Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Ford can tell you. Martha Teichner paid him a visit.

3-D Movies: Coming Back At Ya'!

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:51:20 EDT

3-D movies were a novelty during the 1950s, best viewed through old-fashioned red-blue glasses. Now a new summer movie is heralding a 3-D comeback, as David Edelstein is happy to show us:

A Hot Topic For Summer: A.C.

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:30:03 EDT

The National Weather Service is predicting a hotter than normal July for much of the East Coast as well as for most of the Southwest . which brings us to one of Contributor Ben Stein's favorite topics: air conditioning.

The Life And Wild Times Of David Crosby

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:18:54 EST

David Crosby has been captivating us with his performances for 40 years now - and his musical voyage continues. Rita Braver has a Sunday Profile.

UFOs Still Flying 60 Years After Roswell

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:30:02 EDT

Sixty years have gone by since the UFO sighting in Roswell, N.M., but the question about whether or not aliens exist continues to gnaw at earthlings.

Bill Geist Goes To Hot Dog U.

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:00:03 EDT

Sunday Morning correspondent Bill Geist is pursuing a lifelong dream of running his own hot dog stand by enrolling in Hot Dog University. This is his story.

Targeting The Supreme Court

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:00:05 EDT

The high court ruling this week on the Second Amendment and an individual's right to own a gun is a cause one man worked long and hard to bring before the court. It's the only lawsuit he's ever litigated. And he's never even owned a gun.

Nancy Giles On Guns

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:30:02 EDT

Nancy Giles has a personal opinion about this week's Supreme Court decision upholding a personal right to gun ownership:

Review: Angelina Jolie And "Wanted"

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:06:09 EDT

With roles in films such as "Girl, Interrupted" (for which she won an Oscar) and her latest, "Wanted," Angelina Jolie has attracted a host of admirers . and that includes our own David Edelstein.

Paying Musical Homage To The Greats

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:30:03 EDT

If you thought tribute bands were nothing but cheesy wanna-bes in sequined Elvis costumes, think again. The Beatles tribute band Rain will sell 100,000 tickets this year, and the competition from other rock legend imitators is fierce.

How The GI Bill Changed America

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:30:02 EDT

Signed into law 64 years ago today, the original GI Bill promised every servicemember returning from WWII the building blocks of what would become the American dream. Now a new GI Bill aims to fulfill that promise for a new generation of vets.

It's "Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me!"

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:30:03 EDT

At a time when radio audiences are shrinking, when the news seems to be mostly bad, three million listeners are tuning in weekly for a radio news show ... and loving it. It's NPR's "oddly informative" news quiz, "Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me."

The Best CDs Of Summer 2008

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:06:38 EDT

Sunday Morning music critic Bill Flanagan reviews some of the exceptional new albums of the summer.

Meet "The Money Lady"

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:00:03 EST

On her television show, Suze Orman is part friend, part parent, and a whole lot of attitude. But what's she like behind the scenes? Ben Tracy meets "The Money Lady."

Winds Of Change Blow In Texas

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:30:03 EDT

More and more windmills are dotting the landscape in West Texas. They mark a change not only in the environment, but a way of life. But not everyone wants the burgeoning business of wind power in their backyard.

Bill Berloni Makes Stars Out Of Strays

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:00:04 EDT

Not only does Bill Berloni give shelter dogs a second chance, he makes them Broadway stars.

You Are Now Pronounced Party A And Party B

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:30:02 EDT

When same-sex weddings begin again in California, some decent people will see only indecency, but that is not likely to diminish the joy for those who thought marriage could never be theirs.

Steve Carell Gets "Smart"

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:00:02 EDT

If you're adapting the TV classic "Get Smart" and want to cast the starring role of secret agent Maxwell Smart, would you believe ... Steve Carell?

Father's Day: Time To Accessorize

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:00:01 EDT

Bad news for one Father's Day gift-giving tradition: A trade group of necktie manufacturers says it's shutting down due to slumping demand. Obviously these hapless haberdashers didn't consult with our Contributor Ben Stein.

"My Best Friend For Life"

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:30:02 EDT

Jim Nantz of CBS Sports has just published a book about his father and the difficult times he's been through. With Father's Day just one week off, Jim has some thoughts to share:

The Wondrous Life of Junot Diaz

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:00:01 EDT

The 39-year-old MIT professor has a lot to celebrate these days. Few books have arrived to more thunderous acclaim than Diaz's first novel, "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao."

Review: Messing With The Camp Of "Zohan"

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:33:34 EDT

Kevin James and Adam Sandler kept 'em laughing in their recent movie, "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry." And so it is with Sandler's brand new film, which David Edelstein is about to review ... once he gets a certain matter off his chest:

Lists Are Taking Over America

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:30:01 EDT

Lists have become an American obsession. They appear in magazines and on TV and radio. And they have become quite profitable. Let us count the ways ...