The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (February 18)
Snow and ice have you housebound? Our book reviewer offers recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles, including a biography of a civil rights hero.
Snow and ice have you housebound? Our book reviewer offers recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles, including a biography of a civil rights hero.
The author of the bestseller "Such a Fun Age" is back with a wry novel about young women at college.
The latest novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Return" imagines the life of a student wounded during a protest against Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi 40 years ago.
The author of "Raft of Stars" returns with a family drama about a schoolteacher's scheme to save his marriage by buying a run-down rafting company and uprooting his family to Wisconsin's Northwoods.
The Washington Post book reviewer offers his picks for the best fiction of the year.
In his new book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory," journalist Tim Alberta, son of a born-again Christian pastor, writes of an "age of extremism" in which white evangelicals have become embroiled by politics and their support of Donald Trump.
Activist Pidgeon Pagonis writes of the experience of being one of the .05 to 1.7% of the world's population having external or internal sexual organs that are not clearly male or female.
The award-winning author of "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" returns with a political thriller involving an American entrepreneur caught amid a coup in Haiti.
The author of "The Piano Tuner" and "The Winter Soldier" returns with a novel that spans centuries, set in the woods of Massachusetts and a homestead that is a site of mystery and wonder.
In her new historical novel the Dutch author recreates the fabled 1816 weekend when an 18-year-old Mary Shelley, trapped by a storm at Lord Byron's rented Swiss estate, conjured the horror tale "Frankenstein."
The latest novel from the two-time National Book Award-winner, about an enslaved Black girl in the American South, is thick with ghosts, history and searing poetry.
With Halloween creeping up on us, our book reviewer recommends some new novels haunted by ghosts and monsters of one kind or another.
A new biography of the Republican Senator's career describes his determination to speak out on January 6, 2021 against President Trump's lies about his election loss, just as violent Trump supporters broke into the Capitol.
The New York Times columnist believes it's not naïve to trust in others. In his new book, "How to Know a Person," he aims to help people divided by partisanship and social media better see and understand one another.
Prior to World War II, antisemites and Nazi sympathizers in the U.S. plotted to set up a Hitler-style dictatorship in America. Rachel Maddow says we are seeing another threat to democracy from the ultra-right today.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She talks about her new memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me."
The hit CBS drama is set to end this year, but there's been pushback, most notably from its star. He talks about his desire to continue the show; his memoir, "You Never Know"; and the legacy of "Magnum, P.I."
The New York Times bestselling author and humorist is back with another chronicle of an immersive experiment, in which he spent a year exploring the language and history of our nation's founding document and amendments, sometimes with a musket in tow.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
In an effort to fully understand our nation's founding document, the New York Times bestselling author and humorist embarked on a year-long quest to be the original originalist. Muskets were involved.
In his new memoir the star of such hit TV series as "Magnum, P.I." and "Blue Bloods" writes of the serendipity that launched his career.
Preview: More than a decade after a stroke robbed the country artist of his cherished singing voice, computer technology has helped create his new single, "Where That Came From."
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
2024 marks the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Louisville's Churchill Downs, the longest continuously-held sporting event in America.
A Kansas City-area man, 75, admitted he killed his hospitalized wife, saying he couldn't take care of her or afford her medical bills, court records say.
Donald Trump's criminal trial resumes Tuesday, the day after jurors were given a deep look at accounting inside the former president's company.
A tornado destroyed homes and toppled trees and power lines when it roared through a small northeast Oklahoma city, one of several twisters that erupted in the central United States amid a series of powerful storms.
Tornadoes touched down Monday evening in rural Oklahoma as large hail pelted parts of Kansas.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
College protesters are demanding divestment as a way to deliver change, although its effectiveness isn't clear cut.
A new membership from luxury fitness chain Equinox includes a battery of tests normally reserved for professional athletes.
Condé Nast employees were set to walk off the job only hours before the Met Gala, chaired by company editorial director Anna Wintour.
Donald Trump's criminal trial resumes Tuesday, the day after jurors were given a deep look at accounting inside the former president's company.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
A survey from the American Academy of Dermatology finds more than one-third of adults reported getting a sunburn last year — the highest number since 2020.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
A Moscow court says a U.S. man has been jailed for drunkenly crashing through a kid's library window, as an American soldier is also detained.
Jake and Callum Robinson from Australia and American Jack Carter Rhoad were shot in the head, their bodies dumped in a covered well miles away.
The skeletons were found at Wolf's Lair, the site of the failed assassination attempt on Hitler by Col. Claus Stauffenberg on July 20, 1944.
An Israeli tank unit has rolled in to take "operational control" of the Gaza side of the crucial Rafah border crossing amid talks for a truce.
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
Miss USA Noelia Voigt said she's stepping down and relinquishing her crown.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have each released several ruthless diss tracks against each other, with Kendrick alleging Drake has a secret daughter and making other disturbing accusations.
From "Magnum, P.I." to "Blue Bloods," Tom Selleck has become a staple of American television and film. In his latest memoir, "You Never Know," Selleck shares insights from his journey in Hollywood and beyond.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
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.
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
A Kansas City-area man, 75, admitted he killed his hospitalized wife, saying he couldn't take care of her or afford her medical bills, court records say.
Jake and Callum Robinson from Australia and American Jack Carter Rhoad were shot in the head, their bodies dumped in a covered well miles away.
A man has confessed to killing a woman at her apartment near Oklahoma City in 2016. He is being held on a first-degree murder charge.
Police identified the victims as Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen and said a 5-year-old girl was injured with a gunshot wound.
A church service in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, was upended Sunday when a man pulled a gun on the pastor in the middle of his sermon.
Boeing's Starliner space capsule is set for a historic launch Monday night. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood looks at the long-awaited mission into orbit, and what it could mean for the future of space travel.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
The planned piloted launch of Boeing's long-delayed Starliner crew ferry ship was called off with less than two hours to go before liftoff.
After years of delays, Boeing is set to launch its Starliner spacecraft with a crew for the first time Monday. The test flight will carry two astronauts to the International Space Station.
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Key battleground states across the country are essentially even, according to a recent CBS News poll. Executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto examines the numbers. Then, journalists Jasmine Wright and Daniella Diaz join with analysis.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is in trouble for telling the truth about what she did to her dog and lying about what she didn't do on the world stage. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson explains.
The 2024 Met Gala is underway with celebrities arriving for the red carpet. CBS News New York reporter Ali Bauman has more from outside the Met.
Hamas said Monday it had accepted a proposed cease-fire deal with Israel presented by Egypt and Qatar. Earlier in the day, President Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about efforts to secure a hostage deal and had lunch with King Abdullah of Jordan. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.