Elton John: Addiction "nearly destroyed my soul"
The music legend has completed an autobiography, titled "Me," but his story is far from over
Books
Book excerpt: "A Fool's Errand" on what America needs to remember
The head of the Smithsonian Institution, Lonnie G. Bunch III, writes about the creation and dedication of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
Excerpt: "The Book of Gutsy Women" by Hillary Rodham Clinton & Chelsea Clinton
Their new book explores the lives of inspirational females, including Senator Margaret Chase Smith, who denounced Joe McCarthy and became the first woman to seek a major party's presidential nomination
Book excerpt: Olivia Newton-John's "Don't Stop Believin'"
In her new memoir the singer relates her ethos of "the show must go on," even while racked with pain from a cancer diagnosis
Ta-Nehisi Coates is ready to tell the stories of the enslaved
"You can't look for a fairy tale. This is history. History's dirty, you know?" Coates said
Oprah reveals new book club pick: "The Water Dancer"
The acclaimed writer's debut novel tells the story of a young boy born into bondage on a plantation and the mysterious power he discovers
MLB player pitches for independent bookstores
On social media, the Washington Nationals pitcher shares his love of reading
"The Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood: "I have never believed it can't happen here"
The Canadian author says her sequel, "The Testaments," which continues the saga of the women of the dystopian society of Gilead, offers "tons of hope"
Margaret Atwood on "The Handmaid's Tale" and its sequel: "It is a warning"
Preview: The author tells "Sunday Morning" that the atrocities described in her dystopian classic, and her new novel "The Testaments," were taken from real-life events: "The human race made it up, unfortunately"
Samantha Power: "It's going to be very hard to recover" from Trump era
Former U.N. ambassador says there's a need to restore and reinforce America's alliances and our nation's celebration of diversity and individual rights
Book excerpt: "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood
In her sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale," shortlisted for the Booker Prize, the author writes of attempts to wipe away the "corrupt and blood-smeared fingerprints of the past"
A look back: Summer 2019's biggest movies and beach reads
These were the winners at the movie box office this summer; and what were the biggest books of the season?
Eddie Huang on the myth of the "model minority"
The restaurateur, streetwear designer, TV host, and author of "Fresh Off the Boat" talks about family, Chinese identity, and pork buns
Obama pays tribute to Toni Morrison in summer reading list
The former president encourages reading Toni Morrison's "transcendent" 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
Entertainment
Queen Latifah to be honored with Harvard's W.E.B. Du Bois Medal
The Cambridge, Massachusetts, school's Hutchins Center for African and African American Research will be presenting the medal
Halloween comes early at New York Comic Con
The largest pop culture event on the East Coast drew hordes of sci-fi, fantasy, anime and comic book fans, many of whom came in disguises (or, in the case of some superheroes, discarded them)
Elton John: Addiction "nearly destroyed my soul"
The music legend has completed an autobiography, titled "Me," but his story is far from over
Elton John on his autobiography, "Me"
The singer who is midway through his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour" has just released his first official autobiography, "Me." Tracy Smith talks with Sir Elton John about the reasons for writing the book, which covers the story of his parents, music, addiction and recovery, and his marriage and two sons, which he calls "maybe not the last chapter, but the best chapter."
Play-by-play with Jason Benetti
Beginning this year radio and television sports broadcaster Jason Benetti became the fulltime play-by-play announcer for the Chicago White Sox. Benetti, who has cerebral palsy, spoke with Scott Simon, of National Public Radio, about his remarkable career.
Mariska Hargitay, the avenging angel of "Law & Order: SVU"
The actress and executive producer of the long-running series has taken the fight for victims of sexual harassment and assault off-screen as well
"Law & Order: SVU" star Mariska Hargitay
Michelle Miller sits down with the star and executive producer of the long-running series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," who has taken her character's fight for the victims of sexual harassment and assault off-screen as well.
Liz Phair opens up about the most difficult chapter of her new memoir
In her new memoir she describes what it was like to be a young female musician in a male-dominated industry
Liz Phair performs "Divorce Song"
Indie music legend Liz Phair rocked the music patriarchy back in the 1990s and in her new memoir, "Horror Stories," she describes what it was like to be a young female musician in a male-dominated industry. She performs "Divorce Song" from her 1993 album "Exile in Guyville."
Liz Phair performs "Good Side"
Indie music legend Liz Phair rocked the music patriarchy back in the 1990s. She performs "Good Side," her first single in a decade.
The Dish: Healthy recipes from chef Ellie Krieger
Krieger earned degrees in nutrition while also pursuing a career as a Wilhelmina fashion model
Liz Phair is almost done with her new album
Indie music legend Liz Phair rocked the music patriarchy back in the 1990s. She tells "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason that she's nearly finished with her first album in nearly a decade.
Liz Phair performs "Why Can't I?"
Indie music legend Liz Phair rocked the music patriarchy back in the 1990s and in her new memoir, "Horror Stories," she describes what it was like to be a young female musician in a male-dominated industry. She performs "Why Can't I?" from her landmark debut.
Liz Phair on her new memoir "Horror Stories"
Indie music legend Liz Phair rocked the music patriarchy back in the 1990s and in her new memoir she describes what it was like to be a young female musician in a male-dominated industry. She sits down with “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason to discuss how she feels about her first record, all these years later.
Jane Fonda arrested at climate change protest
Jane Fonda was arrested Friday as she protested climate change on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building. The 81-year-old actress was participating in her weekly "Fire Drill Friday" campaign.
World
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Ecuador president, indigenous leaders sit down for negotiations
The summit was aimed at defusing nearly two weeks of protests that have paralyzed the economy and left seven dead
Nadia Murad's mission to hold ISIS accountable
The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize recipient tells "60 Minutes" why she and her lawyer, Amal Clooney, want ISIS tried for war crimes and genocide
Japanese rescue crews continue search efforts in wake of Hagibis
The government announced that 14 people died and 11 were missing, while 187 suffered injuries
Kenya's Brigid Kosgei shatters women's marathon world record
"I'm feeling good and I am happy because I was not expected to run like this," Kosgei said
Simone Biles captures all-time medal record at world championships
The superstar gymnast earned her 24th medal at the world championships Sunday, surpassing the all-time medal record
U.S.
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Police urge parents to check Halloween treats for THC-laced candy
Authorities warn that "drug laced" edibles can be difficult to tell apart from real candy
Child dies in New Jersey Harvest Festival ride accident
The child was on a ride called "Extreme," which features booths that twist around individually as the entire ride spins in circles
2020 Sunday Trail Markers: What to watch for in the Democratic debate
12 Democrats take the stage for the fourth Democratic debate Tuesday — here's a guide on what to watch
Vigil held for woman fatally shot in home by Fort Worth officer
The family's attorney claimed the officer "didn't have time to perceive a threat" before opening fire
Nadia Murad's mission to hold ISIS accountable
The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize recipient tells "60 Minutes" why she and her lawyer, Amal Clooney, want ISIS tried for war crimes and genocide
Politics
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2020 Sunday Trail Markers: What to watch for in the Democratic debate
12 Democrats take the stage for the fourth Democratic debate Tuesday — here's a guide on what to watch
Cruz says it was "really sad to see" NBA bend to pressure from China
"t was really sad to see an American company and indeed a global sports league like the NBA being dragooned into censoring the free speech of American citizens in the interest of big bucks," Cruz told "Face the Nation"
GOP rep says U.S. leaving Kurds "to the wolves" in Syria
"The Kurds found out on Twitter, for goodness sakes. We have left them to the wolves," Republican Adam Kinzinger told "Face the Nation"
Schiff suggests whistleblower testimony "might not be necessary"
"Given that we already have the call record, we don't need the whistleblower, who wasn't on the call, to tell us what took place during the call," Schiff told "Face the Nation"
Transcript: Rep. Adam Schiff on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Adam Schiff that aired Sunday, October 13, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Entertainment
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Queen Latifah to be honored with Harvard's W.E.B. Du Bois Medal
The Cambridge, Massachusetts, school's Hutchins Center for African and African American Research will be presenting the medal
Halloween comes early at New York Comic Con
The largest pop culture event on the East Coast drew hordes of sci-fi, fantasy, anime and comic book fans, many of whom came in disguises (or, in the case of some superheroes, discarded them)
Elton John: Addiction "nearly destroyed my soul"
The music legend has completed an autobiography, titled "Me," but his story is far from over
Elton John on his autobiography, "Me"
The singer who is midway through his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour" has just released his first official autobiography, "Me." Tracy Smith talks with Sir Elton John about the reasons for writing the book, which covers the story of his parents, music, addiction and recovery, and his marriage and two sons, which he calls "maybe not the last chapter, but the best chapter."
Play-by-play with Jason Benetti
Beginning this year radio and television sports broadcaster Jason Benetti became the fulltime play-by-play announcer for the Chicago White Sox. Benetti, who has cerebral palsy, spoke with Scott Simon, of National Public Radio, about his remarkable career.
Technology
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SpaceX makes push toward piloted test flight
Critical tests in the next few months must go well for Crew Dragon to carry out piloted test flight
NASA to launch satellite from 40,000 feet — from an airplane
The launch kicks off a $252 million mission to study Earth's electrically charged ionosphere
Facebook still won't let you "friend" Christopher Wylie
The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower remains banned from Facebook more than a year after revealing how the social media giant was used to manipulate voters
Why automation could hit African-American workers hard
AI, robots and other technologies that supplant human labor threaten to widen the racial wealth gap in the U.S.
Apple pulls Quartz news app from China app store
Apple said the app included content that was illegal in China, although it provided no details, according to Quartz
Science
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After invasive fish found, Georgia tells anglers: Kill them ASAP
Georgia's Department of Natural Resources has a message for anglers: If you catch a northern snakehead, kill it immediately
Spacewalkers complete work swapping batteries
The spacewalk comes amid news Alexei Leonov, history's first spacewalker, has died at 85
NASA to launch satellite from 40,000 feet — from an airplane
The launch kicks off a $252 million mission to study Earth's electrically charged ionosphere
Environmentalists' new target? Charmin toilet paper
Critics say Procter & Gamble contributes to deforestation and should use recycled materials for paper products
Travel guru Rick Steves vows to pay $1 million "carbon tax"
Long-time travel expert says there won't be "any travelers around in a hundred years" unless people take action
Health
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Man drives five hours for surgery insurance won't cover
Around the country, middle-class Americans with high-deductible insurance plans are heading to dozens of cash-based surgery centers
Wasted U.S. health care spending tops annual defense budget
Redundant administrative tasks, opaque pricing, misaligned incentives — welcome to America's bloated medical system
Teens with skin conditions inspire masterpieces on fashion runway
Three teens modeled dresses that represent something more than what meets the eye
With Medicare's open enrollment, should you change plans?
This open enrollment season for Medicare, seniors will face plenty of changes — and some new pitfalls
Vapers – like smokers – may now pay more for life insurance
Insurance company Prudential will treat users of e-cigarettes like smokers, making their policies more expensive
MoneyWatch
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"Jesus Shoes" with holy water on sale for $4,000
The lucky owner can now literally walk on water
93-year-old gains new lease on life with cupcake business
The secret to a long life? It's not just about the dough
All-women Delta crew flies 120 girls to NASA space center
"It didn't seem realistic to go after a career in aviation, but today I realized, 'Hey, I can do this too,'" one 17-year-old student said
With Medicare's open enrollment, should you change plans?
This open enrollment season for Medicare, seniors will face plenty of changes — and some new pitfalls
Vapers – like smokers – may now pay more for life insurance
Insurance company Prudential will treat users of e-cigarettes like smokers, making their policies more expensive
Crime
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Vigil held for woman fatally shot in home by Fort Worth officer
The family's attorney claimed the officer "didn't have time to perceive a threat" before opening fire
Fort Worth officer kills woman in her home
A white police officer shot and killed a black woman inside her own home in Fort Worth on Saturday. According to recent data compiled by The Washington Post, there have been 75 deadly police shootings in Texas this year. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Angels decline to comment on report of Tyler Skaggs' drug abuse
ESPN reported Saturday that the Angels knew of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs' drug use "long before his death"
Skaggs reportedly given opioids by Angels staff
Tyler Skaggs, the Los Angeles Angels pitcher who died this summer, was reportedly given drugs by a team employee. Skaggs was found dead in a Texas hotel in July. An autopsy found opioids in his system. According to ESPN, an Angels public relations representative told federal agents he gave Skaggs oxycodone and watched him snort drugs the night before he died.
Chowchilla bus kidnapping survivors relive their terrifying ordeal
Twenty-six children abducted by masked gunmen and buried alive in a truck trailer — survivors relive their horrifying ordeal and journey to escape
Space
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Spacewalkers complete work swapping batteries
The spacewalk comes amid news Alexei Leonov, history's first spacewalker, has died at 85
The first human to walk in space has died
Alexei Leonov, a Soviet-era cosmonaut, was the first man to conduct a spacewalk in 1965 – an experience that almost killed him
SpaceX makes push toward piloted test flight
Critical tests in the next few months must go well for Crew Dragon to carry out piloted test flight
20 new moons were discovered around Saturn
The new discovery increases the moons orbiting the "jewel of our solar system" to 82, surpassing Jupiter
NASA starts spacewalks to replace station batteries
The new batteries will help extend the space station's life through the 2020s
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Halloween comes early at New York Comic Con
The largest pop culture event on the East Coast drew hordes of sci-fi, fantasy, anime and comic book fans, many of whom came in disguises (or, in the case of some superheroes, discarded them)
The worst movies of the century
These are the lowest-rated films since 2000.
Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped
The 50 most popular baby girl names
How many do you know?
Murder map: Deadliest U.S. cities
You might be surprised by the murder rates in major cities across the U.S.
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"The Faces of Family Separation"
CBS News takes viewers inside the real-life challenges facing migrant families split apart by the Trump administration's "Zero Tolerance" policy. The documentary provides an immersive look at the hotly debated issue through the eyes of those impacted the most — the fathers, mothers, sons and daughters separated and unaware when they'll see their family members again.
Hong Kong, Nadia, Psychedelic Science
“60 Minutes” is on the streets of Hong Kong with pro-democracy demonstrators; then, Nobel laureate Nadia Murad's fight to bring ISIS to court; and, researchers experimenting with psychedelics to treat addiction, depression and anxiety
Politics week in review: October 13th, 2019
Days after former Vice President Joe Biden called for the impeachment of Donald Trump, his son Hunter announced he will step down from the board of a Chinese-backed private equity firm. The Hill's political reporter Julia Manchester breaks down the latest political headlines for the CBSN Politics week in review.
Researching psychedelics to treat addiction
Volunteers at some of the country’s leading medical research centers are going through intense therapy and six-hour psychedelic journeys deep into their minds to do things like quit
Nadia Murad’s mission to hold ISIS accountable
The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize recipient tells “60 Minutes” why she and her lawyer, Amal Clooney, want ISIS tried for war crimes and genocide. Scott Pelley reports
