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From "binge-watching" to "photobombing," concepts that didn't even exist a few years ago are now getting official status. Anthony Mason looks at some of the new words that made the Merriam-Webster Dictionary this year.
When Steve Hartman first met Malcolm Mitchell three years ago, the wide receiver - then playing for the University of Georgia - had been invited to join a book club. He was the only man in the club, and by far the youngest. But he was proud to be called a nerd. Today, Mitchell is playing for the New England Patriots, and he's taken his love of reading to a new level: writing a children's book, "The Magician's Hat."
In this web exclusive, the actor talks with Mo Rocca about how dyslexia affected his performance as the Fonz on the classic 1970s sitcom "Happy Days."
Veronica Roth's bestselling "Divergent" series has sold more 35 million copies worldwide. All three books were turned into blockbuster movies. Roth joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her next young adult novel, "Carve the Mark," the first book in a two-part science fiction fantasy series.
In his latest book, "Three Days in January: Dwight Eisenhower's Final Mission," Fox News Channel anchor Bret Baier writes about the time between President Eisenhower's famous farewell address and John F. Kennedy being sworn in as the 35th president of the United States. Baier joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the parallels between then and now, with the transition of power from President Obama to President-elect Donald Trump.
A popular website and now a bestselling book, Atlas Obscura is a guide to many of the world's most unusual places. Serena Altschul discusses some of the awe-inspiring destinations with two of the guide's creators, Josh Foer and Dylan Thuras.
Retailers across the country are adding up their holiday receipts. Among businesses that were expecting an increase in sales in 2016 were mom-and-pop bookstores. Tony Dokoupil has more on this surprising retail plot twist.
In this web exclusive, the bestselling author of "The Alchemist" talks to correspondent Rita Braver about how he was inspired by Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea," and what he hopes readers take away from his own books.
The Brazilian-born author of such bestsellers as "The Alchemist" has more Facebook followers than any other writer (more than 28 million), so he has a special affinity for the Internet. But what about books? In this web exclusive, Paulo Coelho explains to correspondent Rita Braver why he rid his home of thousands of books.
Study the fine print of any book by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho and you'll find all the signs of a master at work. His latest novel, "The Spy," is based on the life of Mata Hari, the Dutch-born exotic dancer who in 1917 was accused of spying for Germany and executed. Rita Braver has more.
Best-selling author Michael Lewis' new book, "The Undoing Project," explores the research of two psychologists who found that people's instincts often lead to mistakes. Lewis joins CBSN to explain the inspiration behind the book, which was many years in the making.
Michael Lewis has sold more than nine million copies of his books in the United States alone. Three of them became successful movies, including "The Blind Side," "Moneyball" and "The Big Short." Lewis joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his latest book, "The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds," which follows the intense collaboration between two Israeli psychologists.
A Virginia school banned "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" after a parent filed a complaint over racial slurs in the books. Brian Hill of our Virginia affiliate WTKR has more on their decision and the community's reaction.
Best-selling author James Patterson is famous for his thrillers, while Fox News host Bill O'Reilly is known for his historical "Killing" series. Now the two are teaming up to release a new children's book, "Give Please a Chance," celebrating the power and influence of the world "please." Patterson and O'Reilly join "CBS This Morning" to discuss their collaboration.
In the world of American fashion, there are names that stand out as icons, like Tommy Hilfiger, who took the world by storm more than 30 years ago. He is out with a new memoir called "American Dreamer," where he reveals how he helped his brand grow to more than $6.5 billion in global sales. Gayle King visited him in his Connecticut home.
Jeff Kinney, best-selling author and illustrator of the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" children's books, has sold more than 180 million print copies worldwide. Kinney joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his unusual path to success and 11th book, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down."
While some publishers may be concerned about book sales, there's one category that is flying off the shelves: coloring books for grown-ups. Rita Braver reports on the adult coloring craze, with visits to bestselling artist Steve McDonald ("Fantastic Cities"), and art therapist and author Lacy Mucklow ("Color Me Happy").
Oxford University Press announced its new edition of Shakespeare's complete works will name Christopher Marlowe as a co-author. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more on why this happened.
The journalist's new book features exclusive interviews with the disgraced investor who built a Ponzi scheme that grew into the largest financial fraud in Wall Street history.
Author John Grisham has had 28 consecutive #1 New York Times fiction bestsellers, since "The Pelican Brief" in 1992. Now he's back with his latest novel, "The Whistler." The former attorney talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about how he happily dropped his law career, though he never really left the law far behind.
Drybar, the largest hair blow-dry chain in the nation, opened their first location in 2010. The company has now expanded to 66 salons in 16 states. Drybar founder Alli Webb joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her new book, "The Drybar Guide to Good Hair for All," and how her business is growing.
Singer, songwriter and author Bob Dylan, 75, became the first songwriter to win the Nobel Literature Prize Thursday. The academy called Dylan's songs, "poetry to the ears." CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner's books have sold more than 13 million copies worldwide. For the first time, Weiner is telling her own life stories. She joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about her new memoir, "Hungry Heart: Adventures in Life, Love and Writing."
All aboard the "Reading Railroad." This week, the famed New York Public Library unveiled its brand new book train. Dana Jacobson reports.
Last month, Oprah Winfrey revealed her 76th book club selection: "Love Warrior" by Glennon Doyle Melton. From what being a "love warrior" means to her favorite part of the book, Oprah shares why she connected with the memoir.
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Oscar-nominated actress Renate Reinsve sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her journey to the mainstage and her nomination for her role in "Sentimental Value."
Misty Heggness, an economist and professor, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her new book "Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy."
Iron & Wine is the long-running and widely acclaimed project of American singer-songwriter Sam Beam. The five-time Grammy nominee's eighth full-length album "Hen's Teeth" is out now and features collaborations with the folk trio "I'm With Her" and backing vocals from his daughter Arden. Here's Iron & Wine performing "Roses."
Iron & Wine is the long-running and widely acclaimed project of American singer-songwriter Sam Beam. The five-time Grammy nominee's eighth full-length album "Hen's Teeth" is out now and features collaborations with the folk trio "I'm With Her" and backing vocals from his daughter Arden. Here's Iron & Wine performing "Singing Saw."
Iron & Wine is the long-running and widely acclaimed project of American singer-songwriter Sam Beam. The five-time Grammy nominee's eighth full-length album "Hen's Teeth" is out now and features collaborations with the folk trio "I'm With Her" and backing vocals from his daughter Arden. Here's Iron & Wine performing "Singing Saw."
Fans around the world are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon series. Scott Stein, editor at large for CNET, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss its evolution.
Neil Sedaka, the singer and songwriter behind such hits as "Breaking Up is Hard to Do," "Calendar Girl," and "Love Will Keep Us Together," died on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at age 86. In this 2020 "Sunday Morning" story, David Pogue talked with Sedaka – as well as Valerie Simpson (of Ashford & Simpson), author John Seabrook, and producer Oak Felder – about the elements that go into writing a hit song.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
In his memoir, the Tony Award-winning composer of such hits as Broadway's "Hairspray" writes of his half-century in show business, which grew in part from his youthful worship of Bette Midler - an adoration that would grow into a collaboration.
For Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Goransson, creating the score for "Sinners" was a challenge, explaining he had to find his "voice within the blues." He describes his unlikely personal connection to the music and how he met the film's director.
"Scream" writer and creator Kevin Williamson describes his passion for horror films and being asked to direct a "Scream" movie for the first time, at the request of one of the returning stars. Natalie Morales reports.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Legendary actor Morgan Freeman, who has starred in more than 100 movies in his six-decade career, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about narrating the docuseries "The Dinosaurs" and how he's fighting the use of artificial intelligence to replicate his iconic voice.
Netflix announced it is dropping its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, which paves the way for Paramount Skydance, the parent company of CBS News, to acquire it instead. The merger would require approval from Warner Bros. shareholders and federal regulators.
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Hours before Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's interview, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed the AI company a "supply chain risk to national security," which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic.
For Buddy Wiggins of Honolulu, Hawaii, the end result of a yearslong sports gambling addiction has come to this: soliciting strangers on the beach.
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say.
In his new memoir, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs writes about a life that stretched from the projects of New York City to the pinnacle of Wall Street.
"If somebody charges you something and it's unlawful, they should give you your money back," Dame CEO Alexandra Fine said.
"We're probably looking at weeks, not days, of joint efforts by the United States, Israel and our Arab partners, who have also been attacked this morning," Sen. Tom Cotton told CBS News on Saturday.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview Friday, hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the company a supply chain risk to national security.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
Mexico's attorney general's office said it performed genetic tests to match the cartel leader's remains to the family.
"We're probably looking at weeks, not days, of joint efforts by the United States, Israel and our Arab partners, who have also been attacked this morning," Sen. Tom Cotton told CBS News on Saturday.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Oscar-nominated actress Renate Reinsve sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her journey to the mainstage and her nomination for her role in "Sentimental Value."
Misty Heggness, an economist and professor, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her new book "Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy."
Iron & Wine is the long-running and widely acclaimed project of American singer-songwriter Sam Beam. The five-time Grammy nominee's eighth full-length album "Hen's Teeth" is out now and features collaborations with the folk trio "I'm With Her" and backing vocals from his daughter Arden. Here's Iron & Wine performing "Singing Saw."
Iron & Wine is the long-running and widely acclaimed project of American singer-songwriter Sam Beam. The five-time Grammy nominee's eighth full-length album "Hen's Teeth" is out now and features collaborations with the folk trio "I'm With Her" and backing vocals from his daughter Arden. Here's Iron & Wine performing "Roses."
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI company a supply chain risk is "retaliatory and punitive." The Pentagon made the designation, which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic, after the company refused to give the military unfettered access to its AI model.
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.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview, hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the company a supply chain risk to national security, which restricts military contractors from doing business with the AI giant. Amodei called the move "retaliatory and punitive," and he said Anthropic sought to draw "red lines" in the government's use of its technology because "we believe that crossing those lines is contrary to American values, and we wanted to stand up for American values."
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said in an exclusive interview with CBS News that the AI company sought to draw "red lines" in the government's use of its technology because "we believe that crossing those lines is contrary to American values, and we wanted to stand up for American values." He added: "Disagreeing with the government is the most American thing in the world."
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Mexico's attorney general's office said it performed genetic tests to match the cartel leader's remains to the family.
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Former President Bill Clinton is being deposed by members of the House Oversight Committee over his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Columbia University acting president Claire Shipman described the ICE detention of student Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva, claiming agents gained entry to a residential building by stating they were police seeking a missing child. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Former President Bill Clinton is up next for a deposition before members of the House Oversight Committee regarding his alleged links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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.
Tony Dokoupil anchors special coverage of the large-scale military operation launched by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled for nearly 40 years. President Trump said the U.S. would continue "heavy and pinpoint bombing" throughout the week or "as long as necessary."
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes by the U.S. and Israel on Saturday. CBS News contributor Masih Alinejad, who has survived three plots by Iran's regime to kill or kidnap her, discusses the crippling of the Iranian regime.
Some Americans are concerned about how attacks on Iran could impact the economy. CBS News' Jericka Duncan discusses the potential impact.
CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd, who served as assistant secretary for counterterrorism for the Department of Homeland Security, discusses how the U.S. is working to share intelligence and counter any domestic attacks.
With the U.S. and Israel launching an armed conflict with Iran, Saturday could mark one of the most consequential days for the Middle East in generations. Analyst and author Douglas Murray and CBS News' Major Garrett break it all down.