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This sweeping biography of the 20th president, assassinated in 1881, illuminates the life of a remarkable Civil War general and politician and his surprisingly consequential influence on the United States.
She's always looked forward, as a poet, a mother of four, and the wife of "Sophie's Choice" author William Styron. Now, at 95, Rose Styron has decided to look back, both in her new book, and as the subject of a documentary.
She was fearless, charming, and single when she was introduced to Washington's most eligible bachelor. Biographer Carl Sferrazza Anthony, and Martha Bartlett, the Georgetown hostess who paired up Bouvier with John F. Kennedy, talk about Jacqueline Bouvier.
In March 2021 former Wall Street Journal writer Neil King Jr. embarked on a walk of 330 miles, from his home in Washington, D.C., to New York City. He retraced his steps with "Sunday Morning," and talked about the America he found along the way.
Carl Sferrazza Anthony's biography tells of the socialite's adventures in Europe; her career as a Washington photojournalist; and her romance and marriage to a future president.
Writer Neil King Jr. stepped out of his Washington, D.C., home and walked 26 days on back roads to New York City. Along the way he found America, past and present.
The title of the veteran newsman's latest book is both a loving testament to his family (whose stoic outlook helped build the American Midwest), and a statement on his battle against cancer.
In an interview with Jane Pauley airing June 25 on "CBS News Sunday Morning," the veteran newsman also talks about his family, the subject of his latest book, "Never Give Up."
In her latest book the New York Times bestselling science writer explores secrets of the world's most enigmatic bird.
In his latest book the veteran newsman writes about his ancestors who settled in the American Midwest, and how the Midwesterners' can-do attitude helped define a nation.
The Beatle's recently uncovered photographs, long thought lost, are the basis of his new book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery. "Sunday Morning" got a private tour.
When Laura Carney's dad was killed in a car crash at just 54 years old, he left behind a bucket list of items mostly unfulfilled. So, Carney set out to live her father's unfinished life – and began a healing process.
Frances Haugen blew the whistle on Facebook in 2021, releasing thousands of pages of company research and exposing the potential negative impacts of the platform. In her new memoir, "The Power of One," she details her journey to blowing the whistle and calls for transparency and accountability in social media. Haugen joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her journey and how social media is impacting youth.
McCarthy gained prominence for his unflinching explorations of some of the darkest corners of the American landscape.
When she tried to sell her first book, it was rejected 98 times. But Bonnie Garmus' dogged determination paid off; her next attempt, born out of anger over a male colleague stealing her idea, has spent more than a year on The New York Times bestseller list.
When author David Von Drehle moved into a new home, he found his neighbor, Charlie White, was not your typical 102-year-old. The colorful White, who'd already lived a couple of lifetimes, had a lot to teach others about making the most of our time alive.
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles, including the latest by New York Times bestselling novelist Emma Cline, "The Guest."
The author of "The Girls," the New York Times bestseller about the Manson Family murders, returns with a smoldering thriller about a young escort's search for a new sugar daddy.
This latest biography, drawing upon more than 200 interviews and previously-unseen FBI documents, creates a deeper study of the civil rights leader's upbringing and mission.
This wickedly comic debut novel presents a day in the lives of a husband and wife, and the wife's best friend, whose respective narrations offer very different takes on the sturdiness of the marriage.
The Newbury Medal-winning author of books for young readers has written an unusual memoir for adults, about his parents, and his own struggles to be a good husband and father.
The 80-year-old Chilean-born writer, whose latest novel is "The Wind Knows My Name," talks about her tumultuous family history, and the passion and courage of her stories' female characters.
The New York Times bestselling author of such works as "The House of the Spirits" and "A Long Petal of the Sea" returns with a story that draws parallels between the Holocaust and the plight of children separated from their parents at the U.S. border.
Steven Wright is one of the greatest comedians of all time. Now, he can add "novelist" to his resume. The Massachusetts native is publishing his first book, "Harold," which started as a series of Tweets before turning into more. Jeff Glor reports.
"Hair Love" illustrator Vashti Harrison joins "CBS Mornings" to share her newest children's book "Big," and takes us inside her process creating a book that visualizes how hurtful words stay with kids.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Annette Bening talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," why she wanted to play her character and learning to ride a horse for the role.
Inspired by a true story, Netflix's "The Rip," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, follows two Miami-Dade police officers as they discover more than $20 million of cartel cash during a drug raid and reveals corruption within the department. But now the real-life officers involved in the raid are suing Damon and Affleck through their production company. Carter Evans reports.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The Supreme Court ushers in a new era of gerrymandering; the legacy of CBS News Radio; motherless daughters; comedian Martin Short; rebuilding L.A.; remembering Ted Turner; and Martha Stewart prepares a Mother's Day breakfast.
When you learn what Martin Short has endured in his private life, as captured in the hilarious and heartbreaking documentary "Marty: Life Is Short," the comedian's irrepressibly sunny attitude is all the more astonishing.
In this web exclusive, correspondent Tracy Smith sits down with comedian Martin Short, star of "SCTV," "Saturday Night Live" and "Only Murders in the Building," to talk about how director Lawrence Kasdan convinced him to become the subject of the documentary, "Martin: Life Is Short." They also discuss applying his childhood fantasies in show business; experiencing grief and loss as a young man; his first professional job on "Godspell" with Gilda Radner; and the value of reading his own reviews. He also describes his treasured characters like Ed Grimley, Nathan Thurm and Jiminy Glick.
For more than 50 years, comedian Martin Short has been a bright spot on any stage or screen. And when you know what he has endured in his private life, his irrepressibly sunny attitude is all the more astonishing. "Marty: Life Is Short," a hilarious and heartbreaking Netflix documentary, tells of the personal tragedies that Short has endured since childhood – and how he has risen above them. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Short and director Lawrence Kasdan about grief and loss being met with laughter and joy.
In her latest book, "The Martha Way," Martha Stewart shares her classic methods for cooking – the building blocks essential to every home chef.
Adriana Diaz goes behind the scenes with her prep ahead of this year's Met Gala.
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "Who You Gonna Run To?"
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "Last Orders."
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "In the Middle of It."
A Frontier plane struck a pedestrian on the runway in Denver before takeoff. Meanwhile, the cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak is set to evacuate passengers on Spain's Canary Islands.
On Oct. 30, 1938, CBS News Radio listeners were sent into a frenzy listening to Orson Welles' reading of H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds," thinking it was a real broadcast detailing an alien invasion. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns introduces the fictional, now-iconic breaking news bulletin.
UFC president and CEO Dana White joins "CBS Mornings" to break down UFC 328, which is being held this weekend. The main event features undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev defending his middleweight belt against former champion Sean Strickland.
The body of a seventh person was located Monday nearly 150 miles north of a Union Pacific rail yard in Laredo, where six bodies were discovered on Sunday afternoon.
The Supreme Court set aside lower court decisions that had blocked the state from using a congressional map drawn by Republicans in 2023 that contained one majority-Black district.
Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court to restore its congressional map that aimed to give Democrats an edge in the midterms, days after it was blocked by the state's highest court.
Justice Samuel Alito extended an administrative stay that maintained access to mifepristone through the mail.
Infectious disease experts have sought to reassure people that the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak poses very low risks to the wider public.
Suspending the federal gas tax would have a modest impact on fuel prices, while also requiring congressional approval.
The family of one of the victims in last year's deadly mass shooting at Florida State University accused ChatGPT developer OpenAI of enabling the suspect leading up to the attack.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
The Supreme Court set aside lower court decisions that had blocked the state from using a congressional map drawn by Republicans in 2023 that contained one majority-Black district.
Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court to restore its congressional map that aimed to give Democrats an edge in the midterms, days after it was blocked by the state's highest court.
Justice Samuel Alito extended an administrative stay that maintained access to mifepristone through the mail.
The effort potentially shielded Iranian aircraft from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter.
Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other high-powered business leaders have been invited to be a part of the U.S. delegation traveling to China this week.
The 18 Americans who were aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have returned to the U.S. and are now in quarantine. One remains in the biocontainment unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center after testing positive. Ian Lee has more.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil about what risks hantavirus poses to the U.S. public.
Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CBS News that the hantavirus outbreak should be treated differently from COVID.
Infectious disease experts have sought to reassure people that the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak poses very low risks to the wider public.
Most of the Americans who were on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak were taken to specialized facilities at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CBS News that the hantavirus outbreak should be treated differently from COVID.
The effort potentially shielded Iranian aircraft from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter.
Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other high-powered business leaders have been invited to be a part of the U.S. delegation traveling to China this week.
Authorities said they seized unidentified narcotics, cash, 10 guns, 11 vehicles, six motorcycles — and seven tigers.
Erfan Shakourzadeh, 29, was hanged after being convicted for allegedly collaborating with the CIA and Israel's Mossad intelligence service, Iran's judiciary said.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Annette Bening talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," why she wanted to play her character and learning to ride a horse for the role.
Inspired by a true story, Netflix's "The Rip," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, follows two Miami-Dade police officers as they discover more than $20 million of cartel cash during a drug raid and reveals corruption within the department. But now the real-life officers involved in the raid are suing Damon and Affleck through their production company. Carter Evans reports.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The Supreme Court ushers in a new era of gerrymandering; the legacy of CBS News Radio; motherless daughters; comedian Martin Short; rebuilding L.A.; remembering Ted Turner; and Martha Stewart prepares a Mother's Day breakfast.
When you learn what Martin Short has endured in his private life, as captured in the hilarious and heartbreaking documentary "Marty: Life Is Short," the comedian's irrepressibly sunny attitude is all the more astonishing.
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Years after USA Gymnastics was rocked by the scandal of Larry Nassar, the disgraced doctor who pleaded guilty to molesting multiple young gymnasts, a gymnast alleges another coach abused her as a child because warnings went unheeded. CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod has the details.
Kirk Moore, an Oklahoma high school principal, took a bullet tackling a gunman in his school's lobby. He told CBS News what he did was "just instinct" and said he didn't even realize he'd been shot at first. Matt Gutman has more.
The man accused of starting last year's catastrophic Palisades Fire in Los Angeles appeared in court Monday. Prosecutors said the suspect admired Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
The lawyers for the man accused of attacking the White House Correspondents' Dinner are seeking to disqualify top prosecutor Jeanine Pirro, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other U.S. attorneys in the Washington, D.C. office from the case. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
Cole Allen, the suspected White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter, pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday. Allen's lawyers are seeking to disqualify all U.S. attorneys in the Washington, D.C., office from the case, including the District of Columbia's Jeanine Pirro and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
President Trump told CBS News exclusively on Monday that he wants to suspend the federal gas tax to give Americans some relief at the pump as the war with Iran continues. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
The 18 Americans who were aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have returned to the U.S. and are now in quarantine. One remains in the biocontainment unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center after testing positive. Ian Lee has more.
Years after USA Gymnastics was rocked by the scandal of Larry Nassar, the disgraced doctor who pleaded guilty to molesting multiple young gymnasts, a gymnast alleges another coach abused her as a child because warnings went unheeded. CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod has the details.
The Supreme Court on Monday lifted a mandate in Alabama requiring the state to use a congressional map with two majority-Black districts. Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley joins to discuss his opposition to "racial gerrymandering."
Kirk Moore, an Oklahoma high school principal, took a bullet tackling a gunman in his school's lobby. He told CBS News what he did was "just instinct" and said he didn't even realize he'd been shot at first. Matt Gutman has more.