7 things to know about "Stranger Things 2"
"Stranger Things" has returned with its second season. Fans can return to Hawkins, Indiana in the '80s-inspired sci-fi show on Netflix. Here are 7 things you need to know about the second season.
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Actor-comic Jermaine Fowler
Jermaine Fowler paid his comedy dues on stage in New York City. He went on to create and star in the sketch comedy series, "Friends of the People," and headline his own standup special on Showtime. The executive producer and star of the CBS series "Superior Donuts" joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the show tackles social issues, what's at the heart of a good joke, and why he didn't want to be the class clown.
Shemar Moore on new show "S.W.A.T."
Actor Shemar Moore got his start on "The Young and the Restless" in 1994 and went on to star in the hit series, "Criminal Minds," for 11 years. Now, Moore is back in the highly-anticipated new CBS series "S.W.A.T." He plays Sgt. Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson, assigned to run a specialized tactical police unit in Los Angeles. Moore joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss tackling social issues on "S.W.A.T." and taking a break from acting.
"Star Trek: Discovery" makeup
Makeup experts Glenn Hetrick and Neville Page used inspiration from previous "Star Trek" series to create the new characters in "Star Trek: Discovery." The two join CBSN to discuss the process and show off a Klingon helmet.
Morgan Freeman on "Madam Secretary"
Oscar winner Morgan Freeman has nearly 100 movie credits including "The Shawshank Redemption" and "Invictus." He's also an executive producer of the hit CBS drama "Madam Secretary." He reprises his role as Supreme Court Chief Justice Wilbourne. Freeman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the show and the documentary series, "The Story of Us."
"SNL" font skit
"Saturday Night Live" featured a skit in which host Ryan Gosling mocked the use of the font Papyrus by the movie "Avatar." Chris Costello, the graphic designer who created Papyrus, joined CBSN to share his reaction to the skit.
Actor Mark Feuerstein on "9JKL"
Actor Mark Feuerstein is starring in a CBS comedy inspired by his own life called "9JKL." He plays Josh Roberts, a newly divorced actor who moves home to New York City. Feuerstein, co-creator and an executive producer of the series, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new show.
CBS' "Young Sheldon"
Actor Jim Parsons has brought Sheldon Cooper to life for the past 10 years on "The Big Bang Theory." Now, Parsons is also behind the camera as an executive producer and narrator of a new show called "Young Sheldon," starring Iain Armitage. Parsons and Armitage join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the new series.
Actor Michael Weatherly on "Bull"
Actor Michael Weatherly made a name for himself as special agent Anthony DiNozzo on the hit CBS drama "NCIS." Now, the actor stars as psychologist Dr. Jason Bull on the CBS series, "Bull." Weatherly's character runs a consulting firm that fuses psychology and technology to make the perfect jury selections. Weatherly joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how Bull has changed in the series' second season.
"Star Trek" and medicine
"Star Trek: Discovery" is premiering this Sunday on CBS. Dr. Jon LaPook explains how well the "Star Trek" franchise has done over the years at predicting the future of medicine.
"Star Trek: Discovery" showrunner
Aaron Harberts, executive producer of "Star Trek: Discovery," sat down with CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and discussed his role, as well as what themes viewers will see in the new show.
"Star Trek: Discovery"
"Star Trek" is getting a new installment in the famed series. Actors Jason Isaacs and Mary Chieffo spoke to CBSN about their new roles.
Bobby Moynihan on new show
Bobby Moynihan was one of the longest running cast members in "Saturday Night Live" history. Now he's leaving the show for a new CBS sitcom, "Me, Myself & I," which follows the main character over three different stages of life. Moynihan joined CBSN to talk about the show, which premieres Monday night at 9:30/8:30 CT on CBS.
Bobby Moynihan on "SNL," new show
Comedian Bobby Moynihan was one of the longest-running cast members in "Saturday Night Live" history. After nine seasons, he left the show for the upcoming CBS comedy, "Me, Myself & I." Moynihan joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what it was like to be a part of "SNL" and some of the real-life changes he's going through.
Michelle Yeoh interview
International action star Michelle Yeoh is taking on a new role in the new CBS All Access original series "Star Trek: Discovery." CBSN's Vladimir Duthier caught up with the actress, and how she's bringing new meaning to the word "captain."
"The Vietnam War"
A new 18-hour documentary, "The Vietnam War," premieres Sunday night on PBS. Filmmakers Kim Burns and Lynn Novick discuss the project with CBS News chief Washington correspondent and anchor of "Face the Nation" John Dickerson.
Reese Witherspoon shifts gears
Reese Witherspoon is one of four women, including Nicole Kidman and Shailene Woodley, nominated for Emmy Awards for their performances in the HBO series, "Big Little Lies." Witherspoon is also a producer of the critically-acclaimed show. CBS News contributor and Vanity Fair executive West Coast editor Krista Smith spoke with her in Hollywood.
Sonequa Martin-Green on "Star Trek"
The latest reboot of "Star Trek" launches this month on CBS All Access. "Star Trek: Discovery" features new characters, new missions and a new ship. Actress Sonequa Martin-Green, who played Sasha on AMC's "The Walking Dead," stars as first officer Michael Burnham. Martin-Green, the first black woman to play the lead in a "Star Trek" series, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the show and how she reacted to critics when she was cast in the role.
U.S. envoy McGurk on defeating ISIS
In our ongoing series, Issues That Matter, we take a look at our nation's fight against ISIS. The State Department says ISIS has lost about 78 percent of its territory in Iraq and 58 percent in Syria since its peak in 2014. Nearly one-third of those losses have happened in the past six months. Brett McGurk, special presidential envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how ISIS is fighting for their life, "block by block." McGurk served under three administrations and just returned from a 12-day trip to the Middle East.
Peter Serafinowicz on "The Tick"
The actor explains why he loves playing the dimwitted superhero
Actor and comedian Bob Odenkirk
Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Bob Odenkirk is known for his role as lawyer Saul Goodman on AMC's "Breaking Bad." He continues that role in the show's prequel, "Better Call Saul," which has earned nine primetime Emmy nominations for its third season. Odenkirk joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his character's struggle to maintain his law practice while transforming into a shady attorney and bringing his comedic chops to drama.
Chris O'Dowd on "Get Shorty"
Actor Chris O'Dowd has appeared in movies including "Bridesmaids" and "Saint Vincent." He also earned a Tony nomination for his role in Broadway's "Of Mice and Men." O'Dowd joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his latest role as a hit man who is trying to leave his past behind and become a filmmaker, as well as other projects he's working on.
"The Last Tycoon" stars
Matt Bomer and Dominique McElligott talk about how they brought F. Scott Fitzgerald's Depression-era book, "The Last Tycoon," to life in their new series.
"Salvation" star
English actor Charlie Rowe plays an MIT grad student in the new CBS drama "Salvation." CBS News contributor Jamie Wax recently caught up with Rowe ahead of the show's premiere.
Billy Ray Cyrus
Singer-songwriter and actor Billy Ray Cyrus is gearing up for the second season of "Still The King" and has a new album coming out in August. Cyrus joined CBSN to talk about his acting career, new music and balancing fame in his star-studded family.
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Josh Duhamel talks "Ransom Canyon"
Josh Duhamel talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Ransom Canyon," how much he knew about ranch life before the show and his growing family.
Oprah expanding her podcast
Oprah Winfrey announced she's expanding her podcast, "The Oprah Podcast." Starting on Tuesday, two new episodes will drop weekly. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decision and revealed more about the guests she's had appear on the podcast.
Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Judge pauses in Paramount-WBD merger
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order to temporarily block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger from happening. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News.
Christopher Nolan describes challenges of creating "The Odyssey"
"The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries, pulled in more than $260 million worldwide over the weekend.
Christopher Nolan talks "The Odyssey"
Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan talks about his latest movie, "The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries. He tells "CBS Mornings" about what it was like working with the star-studded cast and challenges faced when creating the film.
"The Odyssey" wins big at the box office
"The Odyssey" raked in more than $264 million worldwide over the weekend. A majority of ticket buyers cited director Christopher Nolan as their primary reason for seeing the movie, according to PostTrack, a film industry research service. Adriana Diaz reports.
Sam Smith and the "gentle revolution" of "My Guy"
Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters, author of the music history "Mighty Real," says the latest ballad by British singer Sam Smith is a step forward from LGBTQ love songs being marginalized.
Sam Smith and the "gentle revolution" of "My Guy"
Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters, author of the music history "Mighty Real," says the latest ballad by British singer Sam Smith is a step forward from LGBTQ love songs being marginalized.
"Stuart Fails to Save the Universe": Comedy that breaks the rules (and the multiverse)
A new HBO Max comedy series – a spin-off from "The Big Bang Theory" – features comic book store owner Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman) as an unlikely action hero trying to restore order to a disintegrating universe. Luke Burbank talks with Sussman, co-star Lauren Lapkus, and series creators Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady and Zak Penn, about taking "The Big Bang Theory" characters into uncharted worlds.
Shania Twain on her "very long road" to getting it right
Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, Shania Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
Extended interview: Shania Twain
In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter Shania Twain, then performing at Wembley Stadium in London, talked with correspondent Seth Doane about the cathartic experience of creating her autobiographical new album, "Little Miss Twain."
Shania Twain on "Little Miss Twain"
Shania Twain grew up dirt poor in rural Ontario, and as a child sang country songs in bars. Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, and despite not signing a record contract until her late 20s, Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks with correspondent Seth Doane about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker ("My Left Foot"), and Sam Neill, star of the blockbuster "Jurassic Park."
Carol Bove's heavy metal artistry
Carol Bove's bent and warped steel sculptures tower above visitors to the artist's retrospective at New York's Guggenheim Museum. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Bove about how her artwork invites museum-goers into an environment of curiosity and playfulness.
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Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
The lawsuit alleges that Eli Lilly misled consumers by using outdated clinical trial data to make its drugs appear more effective than Novo's.
Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Supreme Court will review Alaska's bid to seize plane over 6-pack of beer
The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, argues that taking his 1969 Cessna would violate the Eighth Amendment's "Excessive Fines Clause."
Video appears to show United employee threatening to call ICE on customer
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
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Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
The lawsuit alleges that Eli Lilly misled consumers by using outdated clinical trial data to make its drugs appear more effective than Novo's.
Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
What to know about Taylor Farms amid the cyclospora outbreak
The nation's largest recent cyclospora outbreak has put one of America's biggest produce suppliers under renewed scrutiny.
Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
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2 more convictions tossed in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Appeals court denies Biden bid to block release of tapes with biographer, for now
An appeals court denied former President Joe Biden's attempt to keep the Justice Department from giving a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations with his biographer.
Supreme Court will review Alaska's bid to seize plane over 6-pack of beer
The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, argues that taking his 1969 Cessna would violate the Eighth Amendment's "Excessive Fines Clause."
Key Arizona primaries to watch today
Arizona has traditionally been a red state, and six of its nine House representatives are Republicans.
NYT moves to quash subpoenas for phone records of reporters and family members
The New York Times moved to quash subpoenas that sought phone records of the reporters and their relatives, including the spouses of two reporters and one reporter's mother.
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Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause
Melinda French Gates recalled to Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that she started getting perimenopause symptoms in her early 40s. "I kind of couldn't believe it because I just finished having my last child in my late 30s," French Gates said. French Gates added it took three doctors to diagnose her symptoms and to get her the right treatments.
FDA says it's still investigating Taylor Farms
The FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce is still the focus of their ongoing cyclospora investigation, despite a false positive test announced Sunday. Carter Evans reports.
Severely ill prisoners granted early release are left stuck behind bars
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
FDA still probing Taylor Farms lettuce despite false positive test
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing" in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
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U.S. soldier killed in Iraq identified as 30-year-old from North Carolina
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of North Carolina, was "decommissioning ammunition and an accident happened," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Tourists stabbed near famed Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.
Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
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Nearly 100 U.S. service members injured in Iranian strikes this month
Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, U.S. officials said.
Video of Moroccan man dying while pinned down by police sparks anger in Italy
The death of a Moroccan man as he was detained by Italian police in Bologna has sparked anger and a formal investigation.
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Josh Duhamel talks "Ransom Canyon"
Josh Duhamel talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Ransom Canyon," how much he knew about ranch life before the show and his growing family.
Oprah expanding her podcast
Oprah Winfrey announced she's expanding her podcast, "The Oprah Podcast." Starting on Tuesday, two new episodes will drop weekly. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decision and revealed more about the guests she's had appear on the podcast.
Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Judge pauses in Paramount-WBD merger
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order to temporarily block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger from happening. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News.
Christopher Nolan describes challenges of creating "The Odyssey"
"The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries, pulled in more than $260 million worldwide over the weekend.
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Exclusive discounts from CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Can you spot an AI image? Quiz shows how difficult it has become.
An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
Details emerge on suspect in NYC fire
More details are emerging about the Army veteran accused of starting a fire outside a federal building in lower Manhattan on Monday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Details of suspect in NYC explosion
A U.S. Army veteran was arrested after he set off fireworks and started a fire outside of a Manhattan building, which houses federal agencies, including ICE, the FBI said. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
D4vd to appear for court hearing
Musician D4vd will be in court in Los Angeles on Tuesday for a preliminary hearing in a murder case. Prosecutors will present evidence, claiming he is responsible for the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Lilia Luciano reports.
Fire set outside NYC federal building
A former U.S. Army soldier is in custody after allegedly starting a fire and setting off fireworks in front of a federal building in New York City on Monday. The building houses dozens of agencies, including the FBI and ICE. Tom Hanson reports.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
Key Arizona primary races to wwatch
Arizona voters head to the polls Tuesday for some key primary races, including the GOP contest for governor and House District 1. CBS News' Taurean Small breaks it down.
Details emerge on suspect in NYC fire
More details are emerging about the Army veteran accused of starting a fire outside a federal building in lower Manhattan on Monday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
U.S. hits Iran with 10th night of strikes
The U.S. struck Iran for a tenth night as CBS News reports that nearly 100 service members have been injured on multiple bases in the Middle East this month. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Aaron Navarro have more.
Marine Corps veteran on Iran war
Nearly 100 service members have been injured in Iranian airstrikes on U.S. bases in the Middle East this month, officials told CBS News. Kyleanne Hunter, the CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and a Marine Corps veteran, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the toll of the Iran war on service members.