Book excerpt: "The Nazi Conspiracy"
Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch's New York Times bestseller examines an alleged Nazi plot to assassinate Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Josef Stalin as they attended a 1943 summit meeting in Tehran.
Books
"Master Slave Husband Wife": A startling tale of disguise to escape slavery
In 1848 Ellen Craft, an enslaved woman in Macon, Georgia (whose father was her White enslaver), embarked on a remarkable ruse: Fleeing the South with her enslaved husband, she masqueraded as a male White slaveowner accompanied by "his" slave.
Pamela Anderson on surviving abuse, paparazzi: Being a mother "saved me"
In a new memoir, "Love, Pamela," and Netflix documentary, the "Baywatch" icon reveals details about traumas she suffered as a child and a life lived in the harsh spotlight of the tabloids, and what she gained returning to her Pacific Northwest hometown.
Excerpt: "Master Slave Husband Wife," a tale of an escape from slavery
Author Ilyon Woo recounts a remarkable 19th century story of deception, in which a fair-skinned enslaved woman and her husband flee the South masquerading as a male slave owner and "his" property.
Books to inspire this new year
Editorial director of Amazon Books, Sarah Gelman, joins "CBS Mornings" to share her top recommendations to tackle New Year resolutions.
Michelle Miller releasing a new book
In just two months, Michelle Miller will release her first book: "Belonging: A Daughter's Search for Identity Through Loss and Love." It comes out on March 14 from HarperCollins. It is the remarkable story of her incredibly fractured childhood and the search for answers in the five decades since her birth.
Biography of George Shultz released
George Shultz was a man who helped end the Cold War and was squarely in the middle of this nation's biggest battles for a century. World War II, civil rights, Watergate, the Soviet Union, clean energy, and most recently, the scandal at Theranos. George Shultz died two years ago at the age of 100, but not before asking the man who once covered him as a reporter at the New York Times to write down his remarkable story. Jeff Glor reports.
Steven Sund on new book
Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund was fired the day after the January 6 Capitol attack. Now, Sund tells CBS News chief campaign correspondent Robert Costa that he is concerned another attack could happen again.
"We Are Here" creators on new children's book
Author Tami Charles and illustrator Bryan Collier join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new book "We Are Here" and why representation in books is so important.
The Book Report: Ron Charles' favorite novels of 2022
The Washington Post book reviewer shares his top fiction titles of the year.
New book looks at Elizabeth Taylor's legacy
New York Times best-selling author Kate Andersen Brower and Elizabeth Taylor's grandson, Quinn Tivey, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the first-ever authorized biography of the Hollywood icon. Anderson Brower and Tivey also discuss Taylor's fight against HIV/AIDS, what she was like as a grandmother, and carrying on her legacy at The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.
Best-selling writers rally around new author stood up at book signing
Chelsea Banning tweeted her frustration at only two people showing up to the signing for her debut fantasy novel "Of Crowns and Legends" after a few dozen people RSVP'd to the event.
Vlad to Dad: Parenting book recommendations
Sarah Gelman, editorial director of Amazon Books, joins "CBS Mornings" to share her parenting book recommendations for new parents.
Maria Ressa on new book
Nobel peace prize winner and Rappler's CEO, co-founder and president Maria Ressa joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "How to Stand up to a Dictator."
Author Louise Penny on new book
Best-selling author Louise Penny is known for her mystery novels that follow Inspector Gamache as he investigates murders in the beloved fictional town of Three Pines. Louise Penny joins "CBS Mornings" to share how a painting and forgiveness inspired the 18th novel in the series, "A World of Curiosities."
Buyers of Bob Dylan's $599 "signed" book find replica autographs
Buyers received a letter confirming their $600 copy was "hand-signed by Bob Dylan." Then the publisher apologized, saying that wasn't the case.
Actor Steven Martin's life in the movies
“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King sits down with actor Steve Martin and cartoonist Harry Bliss to discuss their new book, "Number One is Walking: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions." Martin shares behind-the-scenes stories about hit movies like, "Three Amigos," and talks about getting Paul McCartney to sing one of his songs.
Amazon reveals best books of the year list
Only on "CBS Mornings," Amazon reveals its best books of the year list. Amazon books editor and director, Sarah Gelman, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss this year's picks, and why the number one book "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin is the "perfect" novel for our moment.
Patti Smith shares treasured possessions
Patti Smith shares some of her treasured and nostalgic possessions with CBS News' Anthony Mason as they discuss her new book of photographs.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (November 13)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles for the fall, including works by Barbara Kingsolver and Booker Prize-winner Shehan Karunatilaka.
Book excerpt: "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver
The bestselling novelist is back with her take on Charles Dickens' "David Copperfield" – a story equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, about an irrepressible boy nobody wants.
Book excerpt: "Chuck Berry: An American Life"
A big, new biography of the father of rock 'n' roll explores what author R.J. Smith calls "the often triumphant, sometimes anguished details" of Berry's career and personal life.
Book excerpt: "The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida" by Shehan Karunatilaka
The Booker Prize-winning comic novel is narrated by the ghost of a war photographer who's granted seven days to figure out who killed him.
Book excerpt: "Dr. No" by Percival Everett
It's not James Bond; it's a clever comic romp about a math professor who specializes in the study of nothingness, whose work attracts the attention of a supervillain.
The 50 most banned books in America
These books have been banned at schools and libraries. Why?
Entertainment
Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family," dies at 64
Loring had the role in the classic 1960s sitcom, which was the original version of "The Addams Family."
Annie Wersching, actress on "24," dies at age 45
Her publicist said she died following a battle with cancer.
Meret Oppenheim: An artist beyond categorization
Best-known for a fur-lined teacup, the Swiss artist and photographer was a free-spirit whose work spanned half a century, and is now the subject of a new retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Meret Oppenheim: An artist's reinvention of herself
Best-known for a fur-lined teacup, the Swiss artist Meret Oppenheim (1913-1985) was a free-spirit whose work spanned half a century. Correspondent Serena Altschul reports on a new retrospective of Oppenheim's work, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson on "Banshees," friendship
The actors are both Oscar-nominated for the acclaimed Irish comic-drama "The Banshees of Inisherin," about two longtime friends whose relationship suddenly grinds to a halt.
"Banshees of Inisherin" stars Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson
The acclaimed Irish comic-drama "The Banshees of Inisherin," about two longtime friends whose relationship suddenly grinds to a halt, stars two actors who clicked while collaborating on the 2008 classic "In Bruges." Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, both Oscar-nominated for their performances in "Banshees," talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about their friendship, and the challenge of playing ex-friends.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including Emmy Award-winning college basketball broadcaster Billy Packer.
James Cromwell, never tiring of acting and activism
The 83-year-old character actor, known for memorable roles in "Babe," "L.A. Confidential," "The Queen" and "Succession," is also known for his protests, including against animal testing.
Actor and activist James Cromwell
James Cromwell, the 83-year-old character actor is known for memorable roles in "L.A. Confidential," "The Queen," "Succession," and his Oscar-nominated performance as Farmer Hoggett in "Babe," is also known for his activism, including protests against animal testing and a power plant. Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz visits with Cromwell to talk about playing opposite a pig, and gluing himself to a Starbucks counter to protest pricing.
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Eagles top 49ers, Chiefs squeak by Bengals to set up Super Bowl matchup
The Eagles routed the 49ers 31-7 while the Chiefs needed a last-second field goal aided by a 15-yard penalty to win the AFC Championship
Stetson Bennett arrested for public intoxication, police say
Earlier this month, Bennet led the Georgia Bulldogs to become the first team to win consecutive College Football Playoff national championships.
Firefighters respond to "spontaneous" Tesla car battery fire in California
Crew members from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to a Tesla that was "engulfed in flames" due to a battery fire, officials said in a tweet.
Annie Wersching, actress on "24," dies at age 45
Her publicist said she died following a battle with cancer.
Molotov cocktail thrown at New Jersey synagogue, authorities say
The Molotov cocktail's bottle broke and the synagogue was undamaged, police said. No one was injured.
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CEO quotes Martin Luther King in email announcing layoffs
PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada quoted the civil rights in an email a critic called an "all time classic bad layoff announcement."
Kentucky Trader Joe's becomes third store to unionize
The unionization effort at Trader Joe's comes amid a larger wave of organizing largely led by younger workers.
Looking to get hired? These are the best months to try.
U.S. employers typically finish their annual budgets in January and start advertising for open roles soon thereafter.
Many more single women than men are homeowners. Here's why.
Single women own about 10.7 million homes compared to 8.1 million for single men, according to a LendingTree analysis.
Wall Street sends stocks to their highest levels since summer
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, marking the market's third winning week in the last four.
Politics
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Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Congress to take over prayer breakfast from private religious group
Members of Congress, the president, vice president and other administration officials and their guests are invited to Thursday's prayer breakfast.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Jan. 29, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio join Margaret Brennan.
DOJ "actively working" on providing info on Trump, Biden docs to senators
Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte sent a letter to the leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Saturday.
McCarthy wants "reasonable" debt ceiling deal, will meet with Biden this week
"I want to find a reasonable and a responsible way that we can lift the debt ceiling but take control of this runaway spending," McCarthy told "Face the Nation."
Health
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Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
Veterans file 260,000 burn pit claims under new law
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims with the department after the PACT Act expanded health coverage. Norah O'Donnell sat down with VA Secretary Denis McDonough to see how the department is handling the largest health care expansion for veterans in decades.
VA urges millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
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Djokovic wins 10th Australian Open and 22nd Grand Slam, tying Nadal's record
Djokovic stretched his unbeaten streak in Melbourne to 28 matches, the longest run at the tournament for a man in the Open era.
Iranian state TV says defense factory hit in drone attack
The state-run news agency IRNA said three drones were shot down by Iranian air defenses.
At least 25 die in Peru when bus plunges off cliff
Traffic accidents are common along Peru's narrow roadways and steep cliffs.
Tiny radioactive capsule that was lost in Australia triggers search
Police have determined the incident to be an accident and no criminal charges are likely.
Opium production rises 33% in Myanmar, U.N. report says
In this season, farmers earned twice as much selling opium in 2022 as they did the previous year, the report found.
Entertainment
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Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family," dies at 64
Loring had the role in the classic 1960s sitcom, which was the original version of "The Addams Family."
Annie Wersching, actress on "24," dies at age 45
Her publicist said she died following a battle with cancer.
Meret Oppenheim: An artist beyond categorization
Best-known for a fur-lined teacup, the Swiss artist and photographer was a free-spirit whose work spanned half a century, and is now the subject of a new retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Meret Oppenheim: An artist's reinvention of herself
Best-known for a fur-lined teacup, the Swiss artist Meret Oppenheim (1913-1985) was a free-spirit whose work spanned half a century. Correspondent Serena Altschul reports on a new retrospective of Oppenheim's work, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson on "Banshees," friendship
The actors are both Oscar-nominated for the acclaimed Irish comic-drama "The Banshees of Inisherin," about two longtime friends whose relationship suddenly grinds to a halt.
Technology
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Firefighters respond to "spontaneous" Tesla car battery fire in California
Crew members from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to a Tesla that was "engulfed in flames" due to a battery fire, officials said in a tweet.
Creating a "lie detector" for deepfakes
With the proliferation of artificial intelligence software used to produce fake videos and photographs, Adobe and Microsoft have teamed up to develop new tools for verifying images on the web.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Creating a "lie detector" for deepfakes
With the proliferation of artificial intelligence software used to produce fake videos and photographs that can spread disinformation, Adobe and Microsoft have teamed up to develop new tools for verifying the attributes and history of images and videos on the web. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how Content Credentials can help retain trust in journalism, and protect democracy from propaganda.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Science
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Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
Earth's inner core may have started spinning the other way, study says
Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
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Molotov cocktail thrown at New Jersey synagogue, authorities say
The Molotov cocktail's bottle broke and the synagogue was undamaged, police said. No one was injured.
Infant twin recovered during Ohio Amber Alert last month has died, police say
Authorities say one of the twin Ohio boys who became the center of a statewide AMBER Alert that garnered nationwide attention last month has died.
Questions raised after Georgia cop says his wife fatally shot herself
Just days after Amanda Perrault, the wife of an Eatonton police officer made allegations of abuse against her husband, he claimed that she took her own life.
Prosecutor: College student's murder serves as a cautionary tale
Shot at least nine times, texts found on a University of Mississippi student's Apple Watch proved invaluable to investigators searching for her killer and provided insight about what may have led to her murder.
Man killed, 4 injured in Baltimore shooting, car crash
A woman and a 2-year-old child were critically wounded in the shooting. A 6-year-old child was also critically hurt in a car crash caused by the gunfire.
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Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
Spacewalkers continue space station power system upgrade
Spacewalks in low-Earth orbit face a small but very real threat from debris and and micrometeoroids whizzing by at extreme velocities.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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Eagles are Super Bowl bound
The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the San Francisco 49ers 31-7 in Sunday's NFC Championship game, sending the Eagles to the Super Bowl. Fans were already celebrating in Philadelphia shortly after the game. CBS Philadelphia reports.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on 'The Takeout'
Colorado Governor Jared Polis joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the Democrats' strategy heading into 2024, his feelings on Donald Trump's third presidential run, and the proper way to handle classified documents.
DOJ working to brief senators on Trump, Biden docs
In a letter obtained by CBS News, a Justice Department official said prosecutors are working to brief lawmakers on potential risks to national security after the discovery of classified documents at the homes of both former President Donald Trump and President Biden.
Face the Nation: Warner, Rubio, Demings
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on Chinese businesses in the U.S., Tyre Nichols death and violence in Israel.
Blinken to visit Israel and West Bank amid outbreak in violence
CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem ahead of a visit by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is traveling to Israel and the West Bank amid an outbreak of violence that has raised security concerns in the region.