Lenny Kravitz on finding his voice
The Grammy-winning singer, with an introspective new memoir, "Let Love Rule," talks about his struggles with identity, the road to rock stardom, and his extended, blended family
Books
Book Excerpt: "His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life"
The latest book by bestselling historian Jonathan Alter is the first full-length biography of the 39th president
The New Season: Fall fiction titles
Washington Post book reviewer Ron Charles previews a few of the most hotly-anticipated novels and short story collections coming to bookstores this fall
Book excerpt: "The Silence" by Don DeLillo
The award-winning author's latest work is a novel keenly appropriate for a time of calamity and social dislocation
Book excerpt: "Missionaries" by Phil Klay
The author of the National Book Award-winning short story collection "Redeployment" is back with an epic novel about the moral complexities of geopolitics and modern warfare
Book excerpt: "Jack" by Marilynne Robinson
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author returns to the setting of her acclaimed novels "Gilead," "Home" and "Lila"
Book excerpt: "Magic Lessons" by Alice Hoffman
The author returns with a prequel to "Practical Magic" and "The Rules of Magic," which tells the origins of the Owens family's history of curses and intimations of witchcraft
Book excerpt: "Memorial" by Bryan Washington
The author's new novel tells of a mixed-race gay couple whose relationship is tested by family estrangements and separation
Book excerpt: "The Office of Historical Corrections" by Danielle Evans
A new collection of stories in which characters grapple with issues of race and culture
"The Pillars of Earth" author on new novel
Ken Follett has sold more than 170 million books, including the acclaimed novel "The Pillars of Earth." Now, Follett is out with a prequel titled "The Evening and the Morning," a historical epic about the world emerging from the Dark Ages, a time of terror, back to something that resembles quality and class: the Middle Ages. Jeff Glor spoke to the groundbreaking author just outside of London.
Book excerpt: "Compromised" by Peter Strzok
The former FBI Special Agent writes of the Bureau's investigation into members of Trump's circle and their ties to Russia
Book excerpt: "Piranesi" by Susanna Clarke
The bestselling novelist follows her award-winning debut, "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell," with a magical, labyrinthine fantasy
Book excerpt: "Transcendent Kingdom" by Yaa Gyasi
In the new novel by the author of "Homecoming," Ghanaian immigrants in Alabama search for the answers to their family's suffering by turning to science and to faith
Book excerpt: "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents"
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson digs beneath historic, systemic racism to examine social hierarchies that transcend classifications based on race, gender or class
Book excerpt: "Homeland Elegies" by Ayad Akhtar
In a new novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and author of "American Dervish" and "Disgraced," an immigrant father and his son search for identity in post-Trump America
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (August 30)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (August 2)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles
For the birds: Illustrator David Allen Sibley
One of the most respected and successful chroniclers of avian life has produced bestselling field guides for birdwatchers, covering more than 800 species
Book excerpt: "Make Russia Great Again" by Christopher Buckley
The bestselling author of "Thank You for Smoking" returns with a satire of the Trump administration "meddling" in the Russian election
Book excerpt: "Begin Again," on James Baldwin's America
Eddie S. Glaude Jr.'s bestseller – part biography, part memoir – examines the writer's trenchant and undespairing voice for the civil rights movement against our nation's current self-examination of race
Book excerpt: "Utopia Avenue" by David Mitchell
The bestselling author of "Cloud Atlas" returns with a freewheeling novel about the emergence of a British band in the 1960s
Book excerpt: "Hamnet," a child of Shakespeare
Maggie O'Farrell's literary novel explores the effect on the Bard, and his marriage, of the loss of his young son
Book sheds light on Harry and Meghan's split from royal family
The book also describes a conversation between Harry and Prince William that apparently led to a rift between the brothers
Cookbook celebrates farm-to-table cuisine
A new cookbook, years in the making, is celebrating a treasured American community in the Northeast. The Berkshires in Massachusetts have long been a cultural and summer vacation destination, and has recently been highlighted as a top farm-to-table destination. However, the farmers and cooks who live there year-round haven’t always gotten their due. Jeff Glor takes a look at how “The Berkshires Farm Table” cookbook aims to change that, one recipe at a time.
Book excerpt: "Rebel Chef" by Dominique Crenn
The first woman in America to earn three Michelin stars writes about how her ambition butted up against a restaurant culture that was traditionally a man's domain
Entertainment
Entertainment
Alanis Morissette on her new audio memoir
Her music was the soundtrack of the 90s, and now Alanis Morissette is revealing the background stories to some of those songs. The Grammy Award winner released an Audible original, “Alanis Morissette: Words + Music.” The audio memoir is filled with life stories and music she recorded in her home studio. Vladimir Duthiers spoke with her about the new release.
Alexandra Pelosi on new political documentary
Filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about her journey across the U.S. following the pandemic, poverty and politics for her new documentary, "American Selfie: One Nation Shoots Itself."
Trump's rally dance sparks viral TikTok challenge
Mr. Trump has been dancing at the end of many rallies, but TikTok users are taking that "dad dance" and making it their own.
"Seinfeld" cast reuniting to raise money for Texas Democrats
The cast of the "show about nothing" is reuniting for "A Fundraiser About Something" — to turn Texas blue.
AOC's first Twitch livestream was one of the most-watched ever
Ocasio-Cortez topped out at 439,000 concurrent views, making it the third most-watched Twitch stream ever.
Quibi shutting down 6 months after its billion-dollar debut
The company bluntly declared that it "is not succeeding" after raising almost $2 billion from Hollywood heavyweights.
12-year-old composer debuts with Philharmonic
Twelve-year-old Grace Moore sees a piece she composed performed by the New York Philharmonic. The musicians for the Philharmonic are also doing their part during the pandemic to bring music to the masses by playing in various areas of the city, rain or shine. Nancy Chen reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.
All about Marvel's upcoming movies and TV shows
From the MCU to streaming favorites, here's everything we know about Marvel's upcoming releases
Troy Aikman says he supports military after appearing to mock flyovers
"It was odd to see one over a mostly empty stadium but I am an unwavering patriot that loves this country," he tweeted.
Charlie Brown holiday specials not on TV this year
Specials like "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" will be available for free — but only for a small window of time.
Dave Matthews on how to get ready to vote
With under two weeks until the election, Dave Matthews and other big-name musicians are teaming up with HeadCount to make sure Americans are ready to vote. Matthews tells "CBS This Morning" about how voters can make sure they are prepared for the election, as well as the importance of the youth vote.
Using protest music to inspire in the "I Can't Breathe" era
"I Can't Breathe/Music for the Movement" reimagines three historically significant protest songs for the current moment and adds one new original track.
Disneyland and other theme parks face strict reopening guidelines
Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood will have to wait until their counties reach the least restrictive yellow tier before they can reopen with limited capacity.
Smithsonian museum displays Kobe Bryant's 2008 Finals jersey
Bryant donated it to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2017.
Ashley McBryde on co-hosting 2020 CMT Awards
Country star Ashley McBryde is co-hosting the 2020 CMT Music Awards. She joins "CBS This Morning" live from Nashville to discuss her first-time hosting gig. McBryde also shares how she turned to music to get herself through the pandemic, and the honor of playing legendary country star Loretta Lynn's guitar.
World
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Intrigue behind pope's comments on same-sex civil unions
The 20-second video clip didn't just raise eyebrows. It also raised suspicions.
Libyan factions sign countrywide U.N.-brokered cease-fire
The United Nations billed the deal as historic after years of fighting that has split the North African country in two.
Russia insists COVID "under control" as bodies pile up in a hospital
Record number of new cases in a single day, more daily deaths than in the spring, and dozens of bodies in a hospital hallway, but the Kremlin says it's "tense, but it is under control."
U.S. suspends citizen, visa services in Turkey over reports of potential attacks
"The U.S. Mission in Turkey has received credible reports of potential terrorist attacks and kidnappings against U.S. citizens and foreign nationals in Istanbul, including against the U.S. Consulate General, as well as potentially other locations in Turkey," the embassy said.
Goldman to pay $3 billion fine following Malaysia bribe probe
Claw-back drama for old bonuses to top bank execs includes former CEO Lloyd Blankfein and reportedly Gary Cohn.
U.S.
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Cop fired after fatally shooting Black teen in Waukegan, Illinois
19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette was killed during the incident and his girlfriend was seriously wounded.
AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson to resume COVID-19 vaccine trials
On Friday, both AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson announced their coronavirus vaccine trials are set to resume in the U.S. after hitting pause when volunteers became sick.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Senate Democratic hopefuls are raising serious cash. They're also spending it.
Jaime Harrison, Sara Gideo and Mark Kelly all raised record-breaking funds.
Food writer opens porch restaurant for chipmunk
A chipmunk in Georgia is living the life thanks to a food writer who created a special place exclusively for the furry creature.
Iconic bookstore makes plea to customers in effort to stay open
Strand said its revenue has dropped 70% in the last year and that the loans and cash reserves it relied on from the beginning of the pandemic have been depleted.
Politics
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Senate Democratic hopefuls are raising serious cash. They're also spending it.
Jaime Harrison, Sara Gideo and Mark Kelly all raised record-breaking funds.
What Big Tech can expect from next administration
Tech companies fear that a "blue wave" would bring more lawsuits, data privacy laws or even new enforcement agencies.
Trump and Biden pursue key voting blocs in Florida: Seniors and Latinos
Less than two weeks from Election Day, 3.6 million votes have been cast in Florida and both campaigns continue to court critical voting blocs: Latino voters and seniors.
This week on "Face the Nation," October 25, 2020
National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien, and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Pa. court: Ballots with mismatched signatures to be accepted
The Trump campaign previously asked a federal district court judge to deem signature mismatches unconstitutional.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Alanis Morissette on her new audio memoir
Her music was the soundtrack of the 90s, and now Alanis Morissette is revealing the background stories to some of those songs. The Grammy Award winner released an Audible original, “Alanis Morissette: Words + Music.” The audio memoir is filled with life stories and music she recorded in her home studio. Vladimir Duthiers spoke with her about the new release.
Alexandra Pelosi on new political documentary
Filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about her journey across the U.S. following the pandemic, poverty and politics for her new documentary, "American Selfie: One Nation Shoots Itself."
Trump's rally dance sparks viral TikTok challenge
Mr. Trump has been dancing at the end of many rallies, but TikTok users are taking that "dad dance" and making it their own.
"Seinfeld" cast reuniting to raise money for Texas Democrats
The cast of the "show about nothing" is reuniting for "A Fundraiser About Something" — to turn Texas blue.
AOC's first Twitch livestream was one of the most-watched ever
Ocasio-Cortez topped out at 439,000 concurrent views, making it the third most-watched Twitch stream ever.
Technology
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GM sells out first year of production of its electric Hummer
The next version of the truck, the $100,000 Hummer EV 3X, isn't scheduled to begin production until the fall of 2022.
California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employees, not contractors
The decision is a major milestone in the transportation companies' labor battle with the state.
Instagram apologizes for incorrectly flagging #EndSARS posts as false
On social media, in both Nigeria and across the world, supporters of the protesters used #EndSARS to express support for the movement.
Amazon offers 1-hour pickup at Whole Foods stores across U.S.
Curbside pickup increasingly in demand as pandemic changes consumer behavior in ways that could prove permanent.
GM expected to announce details of GMC Hummer EV
The zero-emissions "supertruck" is among 20 electric models the company plans to develop and sell globally by 2023.
Science
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Scientists find first-ever "murder hornet" nest in the U.S.
Officials plan to eradicate the Asian giant hornet nest – hopefully before the invasive species takes hold.
Trump falsely claims wind energy "kills all the birds"
"I know more about wind than you do," Mr. Trump said during the presidential debate, erroneously claiming it "kills all the birds."
Colorado wildfire explodes in size, forcing evacuations
A wildfire burning in Colorado has grown more than 100,000 acres over the span of a few hours.
Colorado wildfires show "climate change is here and now"
As bad as this year has been, scientists warn it's "unlikely that the records from 2020 will stand for long."
A green puppy was born in Italy
The farmer who owns the pup appropriately named him Pistachio.
Health
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AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson to resume COVID-19 vaccine trials
On Friday, both AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson announced their coronavirus vaccine trials are set to resume in the U.S. after hitting pause when volunteers became sick.
U.S. reports COVID-19 high not seen since July
The number of new coronavirus cases reported in the U.S. on Thursday is the nation's fourth-highest in a single day since the start of the pandemic.
Russia insists COVID "under control" as bodies pile up in a hospital
Record number of new cases in a single day, more daily deaths than in the spring, and dozens of bodies in a hospital hallway, but the Kremlin says it's "tense, but it is under control."
Angry protests as Poland's top court bans virtually all abortions
Constitutional Court ruling bars abortion of defective fetuses, closing one of the last loopholes in what were already some of Europe's toughest reproductive health laws.
Final presidential debate: Fact checking Trump and Biden
CBS News fact checked some of what Trump and Biden said about COVID-19, the economy, immigration and more at their final debate.
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Postal Service awards $5 million contract to DeJoy's former company
Annual pay rate to move mail across a 700-mile highway route is one of the highest among 1,600 USPS contracts last quarter.
What Big Tech can expect from next administration
Tech companies fear that a "blue wave" would bring more lawsuits, data privacy laws or even new enforcement agencies.
Workers being laid off twice as COVID ripples through economy
As PPP business loans run out, economists see a second wave of layoffs. "It feels completely arbitrary," said one worker made jobless.
Iconic bookstore makes plea to customers in effort to stay open
Strand said its revenue has dropped 70% in the last year and that the loans and cash reserves it relied on from the beginning of the pandemic have been depleted.
Jay-Z launches his own cannabis line
Monogram is the music mogul's latest business venture.
Crime
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Member of far-right group charged with rioting at George Floyd protests
Ivan Harrison Hunter, a self-described member of far-right group Boogaloo Bois, has been charged with one count of rioting
White teen girl sentenced for plot to attack Black churchgoers
Police in 2019 said they thwarted a "potentially horrific incident" when classmates found the girl's plans for a knife attack at a historically Black Georgia church.
Did this phantom figure abduct Jennifer Kesse?
A young woman vanishes from her Florida condo. Security footage captures a person calmly parking her car — is this the kidnapper?
Trucker who drove toward crowd of protesters charged
A tanker truck was seen approaching thousands of George Floyd protesters as they tried to frantically get out of the way during the incident earlier this summer.
Epstein's ex denied seeing "inappropriate underage activities"
Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly denied hiring anyone under the age of 18 for him in newly released transcripts.
Space
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NASA confirms successful asteroid sample collection
Photographs indicated the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft captured much more than the minimum amount needed for mission success.
NASA scientists elated with asteroid sampling mission
Images from the spacecraft give researchers confidence an attempt to collect samples from an asteroid was successful.
Space station crew returns to Earth after 195-day mission
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and two cosmonauts head home to close out action-packed space flight.
NASA asteroid mission declares "touchdown"
The dramatic effort to collect a sample is the centerpiece of an $800 million mission.
NASA spacecraft trying to bring asteroid sample back to Earth
The drama unfolds Tuesday as the U.S. takes its first crack at collecting asteroid samples for return to Earth.
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All about Marvel's upcoming movies and TV shows
From the MCU to streaming favorites, here's everything we know about Marvel's upcoming releases
Just 54 photos of dogs getting treats
Everything is terrible – except for these amazing photos by German photographer Christian Vieler-Kircher
The most haunted places in America
Looking to be scared witless? Try these abandoned mental hospitals, "haunted" hotels, and more.
"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
The 50 most popular baby girl names
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Fact checking the final Trump-Biden debate
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell with a round up of fact checks from the final presidential debate between President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
Trump and Biden make last pitch to voters
In the final question of the 2020 presidential debate between President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, the candidates were asked to imagine their inauguration day and what they would say to a person who didn't vote for them. Here are their responses.
CBSN Originals: "Generation Climate"
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.
A Nation In Need: A Stimulus Checklist
It's been months since the first coronavirus stimulus checks went out, and with no end to the pandemic in sight, many Americans are in desperate need of additional help. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and economist Lisa Cook join CBSN's Lana Zak for a special look into what’s needed to keep the U.S. economy going and what Americans are hoping for in the next round of assistance.
Penn. court rules on ballot signatures
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled unanimously Friday that mail ballots and applications can't be challenged or rejected for signatures mismatches. Nicole Ford of CBS Pittsburgh report.