Creating Walter White
The "Breaking Bad" star tells 60 Minutes how he began crafting his character and why he thinks most people can relate.
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The "Breaking Bad" star tells 60 Minutes how he began crafting his character and why he thinks most people can relate.
Actor Nick Nolte has been known to play some tough-talking characters in his time. These days he's playing a tough-talking former President on the TV series "Graves," while also finding time for some Questions & Answers with Lee Cowan
"The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl" creator and star Issa Rae started making shows for YouTube as a student at Stanford University. Her episodes have more than 20 million views. That success landed Rae on national television with her new HBO show, "Insecure." Rae spoke to Gayle King about what makes her so awkward and why that speaks to so many people.
Samantha Bee spent more than a decade on "The Daily Show." Then the longtime correspondent took her comedic talents to TBS for her own weekly news satire show, "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee." Critics have praised and called her the "political commentator we've been waiting for." Bee joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the 2016 campaign.
The former "NCIS" actor stars as Dr. Jason Bull on the CBS series. Jamie Wax caught up with the actor before the series premiere.
Alec Baldwin will portray Donald Trump when the 42nd season of "Saturday Night Live" premieres this week. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has the details.
On Sept. 30, 1991, the first broadcast of "Charlie Rose" aired on PBS in New York. To salute this milestone and celebrate all of his engaging conversations, we asked actor Bradley Cooper, Rose's friend and someone the journalist has interviewed frequently, to share the show's rich history.
"Big Brother" may be over this season, but CBS is unveiling a new way to watch the hit show. "Big Brother" host Julie Chen joins CBSN to give a first look.
Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman arguably has one of the most distinctive careers and voices in Hollywood. He made a name for himself with hit movies including "The Shawshank Redemption," "Glory" and "Million Dollar Baby." Behind the camera, Freeman is one of the executive producers of the CBS political drama, "Madam Secretary." He is directing the Season 3 premiere, as well as being a guest star. Freeman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his career and his thoughts on the 2016 elections.
After more than 22 years, Charles Osgood will sign off in his final "CBS Sunday Morning" broadcast on Sunday. Scott Pelley looks back on the television and radio legend's historic career.
"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" tackles serious topics with a satirical spin. The show leaves his audience laughing while enlightening them about news that affects the world. On Sunday, Oliver took home the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Talk Series. Oliver joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the 2016 elections and covering current events with satire.
Your energy-efficient TV might be using a lot more energy than you think. A new study by a national environmental group says a number of top-selling manufacturers are misleading consumers by gaming the Energy Star tests. Mireya Villarreal reports.
The former "Sister, Sister" star discusses her long, multifaceted career and why women shouldn't be afraid to talk about their bodies.
Scott Bakula returns as Agent Dwayne Pride in CBS' season 3 premiere of "NCIS: New Orleans" on September 20. Bakula joins CBSN to discuss the upcoming season.
Actor Scott Bakula has played many memorable roles, including one as a time-traveling physicist in "Quantum Leap." He earned a Golden Globe for best actor in 1992 for the series. Now Bakula is back for the third season of "NCIS: New Orleans." Bakula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his role as special agent Dwayne Pride.
Riccie Johnson, of our "Sunday Morning" family, has had more face time with familiar faces than anyone we know. Mo Rocca tells us about her life-long brush with fame.
The brand-new season of "NCIS: New Orleans" debuts Tuesday night on CBS. Lee Cowan has gone to the show's namesake city for a visit with its leading man, Scott Bakula, whose journey to the Big Easy came via Broadway.
At 16, Bo Burnham became a viral sensation by uploading comedy videos on YouTube. Now 26, Burnham has a stand-up comedy special on Netflix called, "Bo Burnham: Make Happy." In this interview with "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Anthony Mason, Burnham explains why he's not pressured by political correctness and how he sees it as an "overcorrection for a serious problem."
Michael Weatherly plays Dr. Jason Bull, the founder of a successful trial consulting firm, in the new CBS show, "Bull." The character combines psychology skills with technology to help predict and influence trial verdicts. Weatherly joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new role.
Actor Omar Dorsey joins CBSN to discuss his starring role in "Queen Sugar," a new drama airing on Oprah Winfrey's network, OWN.
Wendy Williams started out in radio, building the foundation of her brand in New York's hip hop industry. Known for getting the goods on the who's-who in the Big Apple's celeb circles, Williams took her career to a new level when she launched a daily talk show. She tells "Sunday Morning"'s Michelle Miller how she became a media mogul all while being a mom and wife.
MacGyver is back to rid society of the world's problems in a new reboot on CBS. Lead actor Lucas Till joins CBSN to talk about his upcoming series, which premieres on September 23.
"Stranger Things" hasn't been around long but it already has a loyal fan base. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax spoke with the creators of Netflix's hit show.
In the classic "MacGyver" series, Richard Dean Anderson played a secret agent who used science and ordinary objects to solve tough problems. Now, the show is getting a reboot as a new series on CBS. Co-stars Lucas Till and George Eads join "CBS This Morning" to discuss how they prepared for their roles.
The original "Star Trek" series lasted just three years, from 1966 to 1969, but the adventures of the Starship Enterprise are still continuing at warp speed half a century later. Faith Salie talks with Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner, and with some of "Star Trek"'s most passionate fans.
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
Anson Mount previews the fourth season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." He talks about his introduction to "Star Trek" and why he thinks it's the best season yet.
Tenisha Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" before a lawsuit over her late husband's estate became public, and discussed her grief and raising her daughter alone.
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
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 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.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
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.
"The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries, pulled in more than $260 million worldwide over the weekend.
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" 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.
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.
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.
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.
Tenisha Warner, the widow of "The Cosby Show" actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, spoke exclusively to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about coping with grief one year after his death.
Violent and property crime categories were also down, new analysis shows. But reported drug crimes were up when compared to the same period last year.
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee encouraged the DOJ to look into criminally charging Jack Smith, alleging the former special counsel who brought charges against President Trump lied to Congress.
Democrat Amish Shah will be up against Republican Jay Feely in Arizona's 1st Congressional District in November.
The EU fined Google 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the tech giant broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its search engine to steer consumers toward its own services and apps over others'.
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
Despite U.S. assertions, the CEO of a maritime risk firm says "there is no guarantee of safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. Navy is taking a major step to restrict press access to information about service members by no longer releasing information about any sailor's service history.
The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee encouraged the DOJ to look into criminally charging Jack Smith, alleging the former special counsel who brought charges against President Trump lied to Congress.
Democrat Amish Shah will be up against Republican Jay Feely in Arizona's 1st Congressional District in November.
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
Secret Service officials warned nationwide threats have reached an unprecedented level since January, nearly 40% higher than during the same period last year.
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.
Despite U.S. assertions, the CEO of a maritime risk firm says "there is no guarantee of safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump said on Thursday the deal would include no enrichment of nuclear material.
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
Anson Mount previews the fourth season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." He talks about his introduction to "Star Trek" and why he thinks it's the best season yet.
Tenisha Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" before a lawsuit over her late husband's estate became public, and discussed her grief and raising her daughter alone.
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
ChatGPT developer OpenAI says its artificial intelligence systems hacked into another AI company without prompting. Connor Leahy, U.S. director for ControlAI, joins CBS News to discuss.
OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, says one of its artificial intelligence models went rogue and hacked another AI company. Neil Lawrence, professor of machine learning at the University of Cambridge, joins to assess the claim.
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.
New findings identified a technology that could restore movement and sensation for millions of paralyzed people living with spinal cord injuries. Bradley Blackburn has the story.
OpenAI says its new artificial intelligence model hacked another company on its own in what the company called "an unprecedented cyber incident." Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
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.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
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.
Violent and property crime categories were also down, new analysis shows. But reported drug crimes were up when compared to the same period last year.
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
A Delta Airlines pilot coming in to land a flight with more than 100 people on board faced terrifying moments over LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday night after an anonymous caller falsely reported a rocket launcher on the ground. Tom Hanson has the story.
Florida police fired a barrage of bullets at a vehicle belonging to a man wanted in the killing of a mother of four after he led them on a wild car chase. The suspect was taken into custody. Cristian Benavides has more.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
The U.S. launched a 12th straight night of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, which continues to target Gulf nations in retaliation. The strikes come as President Trump issues a new warning to Iran and the bodies of fallen U.S. service members return home. Nancy Cordes reports.
There are new signs of a U.S. military buildup in the Middle East. More aerial refuelers have been deployed to places like Israel while flight trackers show B-1 bombers leaving bases in the U.K. Charlie D'Agata has more.
Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to make a second landfall on Thursday, this time in Texas, after it brought dangerous flooding to Louisiana. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has the latest on the storm's path.
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall Wednesday in southeast Louisiana, bringing dangerous flooding to the region. Lana Zak has a look at the damage.
Jill and Mark discuss a $50 million Ponzi scheme that ensnared dozens of investors with promises of big, risk-free returns. Then, they break down the emotional manipulation tactics scammers use to gain your trust and how to protect yourself as AI makes fraud more sophisticated and harder to spot than ever. Plus, a burned-out caller is desperate for a career reset and wonders how long she can afford to coast on her savings before figuring out her next move.