Obama pays tribute to Toni Morrison in summer reading list
The former president encourages reading Toni Morrison's "transcendent" books
Books
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison dead at 88
Morrison, 88, was one of the great writers of her time, excelling as a novelist, essayist, editor, and short story writer
Extended interview: Colson Whitehead on writing "The Nickel Boys"
The Pulitzer Prize-winner also discusses "The Underground Railroad," the emotional drain of research, and searching for different ways to attack the world through literature
Colson Whitehead on "The Nickel Boys" and exhuming tales of the dead
In his latest novel, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Underground Railroad" recounts stories from a notorious boys' reform school where many went missing, or never left alive
"Three Women" author Lisa Taddeo on female desire
"Desire is something we think about so often, and also the thing we hold most closely to our chests"
Elaine Welteroth talks new book, career and relationships
Former Teen Vogue editor-in-chief and Project Runway judge Elaine Welteroth is now writing about her own experiences
Book excerpt: Andrew Rannells' "Too Much Is Not Enough"
In his memoir the Tony-nominated star of "The Book of Mormon" writes about coming from Nebraska as a drama student to New York City – a fascinating and scary place, where people drink coffee at night!
Book excerpt: Jim Acosta's "The Enemy of the People"
The chief White House correspondent for CNN writes about covering a very different kind of president than America has ever seen before
How accurate is HBO's "Chernobyl"?
A new mini-series brings to life the story of the 1986 nuclear disaster
Elizabeth Gilbert hopes her new novel goes down "in one gulp"
"This is a book about very promiscuous young women behaving very recklessly and experiencing and testing the limits of their power"
"The Ballad of Huck & Miguel": Huck Finn revisited, in today's L.A.
Tim DeRoche reframes Mark Twain's story of comradeship as a modern-day boy-adventurer and an undocumented Mexican immigrant rafting down the Los Angeles River
Almanac: The rise of Dracula
The immortal vampire first saw the light of day when Bram Stoker's horror novel was published on May 26, 1897
Under the Tuscan sun with author Frances Mayes
With a sense of adventure, the writer restored her 300-year-old house, making it the star of an international bestseller
The birthplace of Pinocchio
The tiny Tuscan town of Collodi is where the wooden puppet who would become a live boy was born – the protagonist of a coming-of-age story much darker than the familiar Disney film
Scott Pelley on new memoir and "asking the wrong question"
In his new memoir, "Truth Worth Telling," the "60 Minutes" correspondent tells the stories of individuals who found purpose during life-changing moments in world history
Life lessons and war stories from Admiral William H. McRaven
The former Navy SEAL and author of the memoir "Sea Stories" tells of bringing Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden to justice, and the improbable act that is of most value
Book excerpt: "Sea Stories" by Admiral William H. McRaven
In his latest book, the retired Navy SEAL commander and author of the bestselling "Making a Bed" writes "sometimes unbelievable stories of life"
Book excerpt: Howard Stern on how therapy changed him
In "Howard Stern Comes Again" the radio giant explains what it took for him to treat his guests as collaborators in an interview, rather than as foils for his on-air antics
J.R.R. Tolkien's creation of Middle-earth, on display in New York City
An exhibition at the Morgan Library and Museum explores the fantasy author's creative process
Harper Lee, true crime writer
For years the author of "To Kill a Mockingbird" researched a true-crime novel based on a series of mysterious deaths in Alabama; a new book explores the case, and Harper Lee's fascination with it
Excerpt: "Furious Hours," about Harper Lee's true crime investigation
Casey Cep's new book explores a series of mysterious deaths in Alabama, and how the author famed for "To Kill a Mockingbird" spent years writing about it
Robert Caro's latest book tackles a new subject: himself
Robert Caro sat down with Bob Schieffer to discuss his new book, "Working: Researching, Interviewing, Writing."
New books detail lives of powerful women
Susan Page, Lynne Olsen and Evan Thomas join Bob Schieffer to discuss their new books, which all focus on powerful women.
A visit to the Metropol, star of "A Gentleman in Moscow"
The 110-year-old art nouveau hotel has welcomed countless famed guests in its day, but one of its most famous is fictional, the protagonist of Amor Towles' bestselling novel
Book excerpt: "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles
Read the opening chapter of the monumental bestseller about a Russian aristocrat condemned to spend the rest of his life inside Moscow's famed Metropol Hotel
Entertainment
Disney is bringing back Hilary Duff for a "Lizzie McGuire" reboot
"This is what dreams are made of"
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Seratones performs "Gotta Get To Know Ya"
Seratones, a group of rockers from Shreveport, Louisiana, got together in 2013 and created a rock-and-roll sound influenced by soul and punk. Three years later, they released their first album – and they had their first TV debut on CBS. On Friday, the group released "Power," their second studio collection, and began a 35-city international tour. Seratones performs three of its hit songs.
Seratones performs "Power"
Seratones, a group of rockers from Shreveport, Louisiana, got together in 2013 and created a rock-and-roll sound influenced by soul and punk. Three years later, they released their first album – and they had their first TV debut on CBS. On Friday, the group released "Power," their second studio collection, and began a 35-city international tour. Seratones performs three of its hit songs.
The fall movies worth watching
Owen Gleiberman, chief film critic for Variety magazine, joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss the movies worth watching this fall. That includes "IT Chapter Two," "Downton Abbey," and "Ad Astra."
How to watch the MTV Video Music Awards
VMAs will feature performances from Missy Elliott, Queen Latifah, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Normani and Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift on the fate of her back catalog
In an interview to be broadcast August 25 on "CBS Sunday Morning," singer-songwriter Taylor Swift talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the sale of Big Machine Label Group (home to Swift's first six albums) to music mogul Scooter Braun, a talent agent with whom Swift has had a contentious relationship.
What to stream this weekend
TV Guide senior editor Krutika Mallikarjuna joined CBSN to talk about the best shows to stream this weekend: "13 Reasons Why," "Power," "On Becoming a God in Central Florida."
Celebrities call for action against raging Amazon fires
Leonardo DiCaprio, Diddy and Madonna are among the celebrities calling for action
Naomi Osaka is "nervous" to talk to Serena Williams
Osaka is heading to the 139th U.S. Open next week to defend her title
Taylor Swift on sexist labels in the music industry
Preview: In an interview airing on "CBS Sunday Morning" August 25, the 10-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter talks about labels that have been applied to her because of her gender
Taylor Swift on sexist labels in the music industry
Preview: In an interview to be broadcast August 25 on "CBS Sunday Morning," singer-songwriter Taylor Swift talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about how a different vocabulary is used for the accomplishments of men and women in the music industry.
"It's kinda crazy": Kid influencers make big money
Is it all in good fun – or unregulated child labor? These little influencers raise big questions
Miley Cyrus denies cheating on Liam Hemsworth
"You can say I am a twerking, pot smoking , foul mouthed hillbilly but I am not a liar," she says
Taylor Swift plans to re-record earlier songs. Here's why
Preview: Superstar tells "CBS Sunday Morning" she'll re-record the masters of her earlier songs to offset the impact of the sale of her original music label
World
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Trump attends dinner at G-7 summit after days of bashing allies
Mr. Trump had lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of a dinner with other G-7 members
Why the Amazon could be at risk of "collapsing"
"As we chop more of the rainforest, what we're risking is reaching a tipping point"
Unpiloted Soyuz spacecraft aborts space station docking
Russian flight controllers hope to make a second docking attempt after troubleshooting
The Dish: Chef Anya Fernald shares her signature recipes
Including sausage, chimichurri, and roasted baby carrots
Trump arrives for G-7 summit amid trade war with China
Mr. Trump may get an icy reception when he meets with world leaders
U.S.
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Trump attends dinner at G-7 summit after days of bashing allies
Mr. Trump had lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of a dinner with other G-7 members
Trump says he was "kidding" when he called himself the "chosen one"
Trump tweeted that he was "being sarcastic" when he called himself the "chosen one" for trade negotiations with China
Recovery still underway 2 years after Hurricane Harvey
"Our big thing with Harvey was arrive early, stay late," said one of the group's leaders
26-pound cat in need of a home becomes viral sensation
"OMG, big boi Mr. B is a CHONK. He's a chonk of a chonk. He redefines the term," the shelter wrote in its adoption post
Officials investigate 193 lung disease cases among vapers
Officials are investigating 193 possible cases of severe lung illness associated with vaping in 22 states
Politics
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Trump attends dinner at G-7 summit after days of bashing allies
Mr. Trump had lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of a dinner with other G-7 members
Trump says he was "kidding" when he called himself the "chosen one"
Trump tweeted that he was "being sarcastic" when he called himself the "chosen one" for trade negotiations with China
Evoking 1968, Biden asks crowd to imagine if Obama was assassinated
Recalling Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., Biden asked an audience to contemplate Obama's assassination
Trump hiking U.S. tariffs on $550 billion in Chinese imports
Conflict takes a dangerous new turn as the Trump administration and China exchange blows over trade
Trump arrives for G-7 summit amid trade war with China
Mr. Trump may get an icy reception when he meets with world leaders
Entertainment
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Disney is bringing back Hilary Duff for a "Lizzie McGuire" reboot
"This is what dreams are made of"
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Seratones performs "Gotta Get To Know Ya"
Seratones, a group of rockers from Shreveport, Louisiana, got together in 2013 and created a rock-and-roll sound influenced by soul and punk. Three years later, they released their first album – and they had their first TV debut on CBS. On Friday, the group released "Power," their second studio collection, and began a 35-city international tour. Seratones performs three of its hit songs.
Seratones performs "Power"
Seratones, a group of rockers from Shreveport, Louisiana, got together in 2013 and created a rock-and-roll sound influenced by soul and punk. Three years later, they released their first album – and they had their first TV debut on CBS. On Friday, the group released "Power," their second studio collection, and began a 35-city international tour. Seratones performs three of its hit songs.
The fall movies worth watching
Owen Gleiberman, chief film critic for Variety magazine, joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss the movies worth watching this fall. That includes "IT Chapter Two," "Downton Abbey," and "Ad Astra."
Technology
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Unpiloted Soyuz spacecraft aborts space station docking
Russian flight controllers hope to make a second docking attempt after troubleshooting
YouTube shuts over 200 channels with Hong Kong disinformation
The decision follows the suspension of hundreds of thousands of Twitter and Facebook accounts tied to the Chinese government
Phone carriers will block some robocalls for free
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon will start offering blocking software and move to halt fake caller ID numbers
Instagram says there's "no truth" to new hoax post, so don't share it
The fake notice has already fooled many of your friends and many celebrities
Facebook will let users see how company tracks them
Users will be able to disconnect their account from data Facebook gathers elsewhere on the web—after a wait period
Science
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Brazil officials call Amazon fire outrage "sensationalist"
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro encouraged development in the Amazon rainforest. Now he's calling global backlash "sensationalist"
What you can do to help the burning Amazon rainforest
The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and vital to combating climate change — and it's on fire with no end in sight
Nature up close: A trip to the American Museum of Natural History
Visiting New York City's Mecca for any natural history fanatic
New York woman catches fish with 2 mouths
The catch was made in Lake Champlain, which is rumored to have its own Loch Ness-like sea monster
Sharks gather for annual underwater mating dance
Every year, sharks gather for their annual underwater mating dance and scientists are there to catch them
Health
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Officials investigate 193 lung disease cases among vapers
Officials are investigating 193 possible cases of severe lung illness associated with vaping in 22 states
Ruth Bader Ginsburg completes radiation therapy
The radiation therapy was administered to treat a tumor on her pancreas
Front lawn becomes a stage for house-ridden boy
Quinn Waters lives in a world all his own, but he's not lonely — not anymore
World's most polluted cities
Air pollution can cause serious health problems for people who are exposed to it, even for just a few minutes
Warning of measles exposure at Disneyland parks
According to the Orange County Health Care Agency, the infectious teen was in the area from August 11 to 15
MoneyWatch
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Trump hiking U.S. tariffs on $550 billion in Chinese imports
Conflict takes a dangerous new turn as the Trump administration and China exchange blows over trade
Stocks crumble as U.S.-China trade war heats up
Investors on edge as China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods and President Trump vows to hit back
Trump orders U.S. companies to seek "alternatives" to China
Responding to China tariffs, the president leaned on American companies to make "your products in the USA"
China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods in latest trade war salvo
Tit-for-tat levies are the latest salvo in the escalating trade war between the world's two biggest economies
Walmart and other retailers face a new front on gun sales: Lawsuits
Nation's biggest retailer has settled with at least two families of people killed in a mass shooting
Crime
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Jury finds man guilty of manslaughter in "stand your ground" case
Michael Drejka is scheduled to be sentenced on October 10 and is being held without bond
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Former U.S. attorney named special prosecutor in Smollett case
Dan Webb has been tasked with re-examining the handling of the Smollett case, marking the sixth time he's been tapped as a special prosecutor
New details emerge in Anguilla manslaughter case
A resort worker is providing new details in the case of a Connecticut man accused of manslaughter in the Caribbean. Errol Barnett reports.
Former Houston police officer charged with murder
A former police officer is charged with murder in connection with a botched drug raid. Prosecutors say ex-cop Gerald Goines lied to obtain a search warrant on a home he said belonged to heroin dealers. Major Garrett reports.
Space
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Unpiloted Soyuz spacecraft aborts space station docking
Russian flight controllers hope to make a second docking attempt after troubleshooting
Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
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World's most polluted cities
Air pollution can cause serious health problems for people who are exposed to it, even for just a few minutes
Pictures from the Amazon rainforest fires
A record number of fires have devastated the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and neighboring countries
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
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Man found guilty in "stand your ground" shooting
A white Florida man was found guilty of manslaughter Friday for the 2018 shooting death of an unarmed black man. Natalie Brand reports.
Seratones performs "Over You"
Seratones, a group of rockers from Shreveport, Louisiana, got together in 2013 and created a rock-and-roll sound influenced by soul and punk. Three years later, they released their first album – and they had their first TV debut on CBS. On Friday, the group released "Power," their second studio collection, and began a 35-city international tour. Seratones performs three of its hit songs.
Seratones performs "Gotta Get To Know Ya"
Seratones, a group of rockers from Shreveport, Louisiana, got together in 2013 and created a rock-and-roll sound influenced by soul and punk. Three years later, they released their first album – and they had their first TV debut on CBS. On Friday, the group released "Power," their second studio collection, and began a 35-city international tour. Seratones performs three of its hit songs.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Seratones performs "Power"
Seratones, a group of rockers from Shreveport, Louisiana, got together in 2013 and created a rock-and-roll sound influenced by soul and punk. Three years later, they released their first album – and they had their first TV debut on CBS. On Friday, the group released "Power," their second studio collection, and began a 35-city international tour. Seratones performs three of its hit songs.
