Christina Applegate opens up about bad days with MS
"There are just certain things that people take for granted in their lives that I took for granted. Going down the stairs, carrying things—you can't do that anymore," she said.
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Panel backs over-the-counter birth control
Federal health advisers recommended that a popular birth control pill be sold over the counter. The move paves the way for customers to be able to buy the contraceptive without a prescription for the first time in the U.S. Meg Oliver reports.
FDA panel OKs over-the-counter birth control pill
A panel of FDA advisors has taken a step towards approving the first over-the-counter birth control pill. A full review and vote on the matter is expected this summer. Dr. Carolyn Sufrin, associate professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, joined CBS News with details about the medication.
New breast cancer screening guidelines
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued updated draft breast cancer screening guidelines recommending all women at average risk should start getting screened for breast cancer every other year starting at age 40, a decade earlier than previous guidelines. CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for Public Health at KFF, Dr. Celine Gounder, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss.
Experts: Mammograms should start at age 40
A task force of experts is now recommending that most women start screening for breast cancer at age 40. Dr. Sarah Friedewald, chief of breast imaging at Northwestern Medicine, joins us to discuss the lowered age threshold.
Library provides space for moms who work from home
Working from home can be a challenge for mothers who often have to deal with child care and work at the same time. One Virginia library is providing a space dedicated to working parents. Jan Crawford has the story.
New guidelines suggest earlier mammograms
An increase in breast cancer diagnoses has prompted the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to suggest women begin regular mammograms starting at age 40, 10 years earlier than the previous guidance. Nikki Battiste takes a look at what prompted the change.
Your mammogram and breast cancer screening questions, answered
Experts advise starting breast cancer screenings at a younger age. We've gathered answers to the most common mammogram questions.
Shonda Rhimes and Julia Quinn on new book
TV icon Shonda Rhimes and best-selling author Julia Quinn sit down with Gayle King to talk about their new book, "Queen Charlotte." The book is based on scripts Rhimes wrote for the new Netflix Bridgerton prequel series "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story."
Selma Blair on MS, memoir "Mean Baby"
Actor and author Selma Blair joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her memoir "Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up," her MS diagnosis and the importance of disability visibility.
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Voices of the civil rights movement
To mark Martin Luther King Jr's birthday, "Sunday Morning" talks with some of those who were engaged from the very beginning of the civil rights movement, from sit-ins and marches to the Supreme Court.
Voices of the civil rights movement
As we mark Martin Luther King Jr's birthday, Martha Teichner talks with some of those who were engaged from the very beginning of the civil rights movement: Arthenia Joyner, who was a Black high school student who took part in a sit-in at a Whites-only lunch counter in Tampa, Fla.; Jawana Jackson, who as a child participated with her mother in the Selma-to-Montgomery march in the wake of "Bloody Sunday"; and attorney Fred Gray, who won four civil rights cases before the Supreme Court by the age of 35.
Artist Theaster Gates
Working out of an old airplane parts factory, the internationally-acclaimed artist Theaster Gates has refused to fit inside a box – from creating works out of discarded objects, to making paintings out of tar. He talks with Mark Whitaker about his role as an artist; his stewardship of neglected buildings in his Chicago neighborhood; and his work commissioned for the forthcoming Obama Presidential Library.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
For years, she seemed powerless against a fluctuating weight problem, until new medications, and a new attitude, gave Oprah Winfrey a breakthrough. She talks with Jane Pauley about "Enough," a new book co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff, about her weight-loss success.
From the archives: Pioneering dancer Carmen de Lavallade
Dancer, choreographer, actress and teacher Carmen de Lavallade, one of the pioneers of American modern dance, and the first prima ballerina of Creole descent to perform at New York's Metropolitan Opera, died on Dec. 29, 2025 at age 94. In this Dec. 3, 2017 "Sunday Morning" report, de Lavallade talked with Rita Braver about her artistic journey (including her collaborations with Alvin Ailey and future husband Geoffrey Holder), and her decision to boycott a 2017 Kennedy Center Honorees reception following President Trump's remarks about White nationalists who marched in Charlottesville, Va.
Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family.
Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family. He talks with Tracy Smith about portraying the characters Stack and Smoke; his ties to his parents; and what it took for him to recover from playing the villain Killmonger in "Black Panther."
Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Mormon church, dies at 85
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
A New Mexico monastery where the silence calls
The Monastery of Christ in the Desert, in Northern New Mexico, is home to 15 Benedictine monks, some livestock, and a guesthouse for people looking for a little quiet in this turbulent world. "Sunday Morning" pays a visit.
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VP JD Vance to discuss "restoring law and order in Minnesota" in Thursday's visit
Vice President JD Vance will be in Minneapolis on Thursday for a roundtable with local leaders and community members amid the federal government's immigration crackdown in the state.
House aims to vote on final funding measures ahead of shutdown deadline
The House is aiming to vote Thursday on the remaining bills to fund the government as the deadline to avoid another shutdown nears.
Hiker who kept climbing California mountain after friend turned back found dead
A hiker who kept climbing California's Mount Whitney after a fellow hiker turned around has been found dead, according to a volunteer group.
Jack Smith set to testify publicly for first time at House hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, will testify publicly for the first time before the House Judiciary Committee.
Trump administration expects the economy to roar this year. Here's why.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicts that first-quarter economic growth will heat up to 5%. But sustaining that pace won't be easy, economists say.
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Trump administration expects the economy to roar this year. Here's why.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicts that first-quarter economic growth will heat up to 5%. But sustaining that pace won't be easy, economists say.
Guilty plea in $380 million Ponzi scheme, feds say
A financial adviser in Georgia, Todd Burkhalter, has pleaded guilty in a Ponzi scheme that bilked more than 2,000 people out of $380 million, federal authorities say.
Wealth inequality in America just hit its widest gap in 3 decades
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Ryanair CEO on Elon Musk: "I suspect he's a bigger idiot than me"
Budget airline Ryanair launches "big idiot" fare promotion after CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk trade insults.
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House takes up latest war powers resolution to block Trump in Venezuela
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
House aims to vote on final funding measures ahead of shutdown deadline
The House is aiming to vote Thursday on the remaining bills to fund the government as the deadline to avoid another shutdown nears.
What's in Trump's "ultimate long-term deal" on Greenland?
Trump dropped threats to seize Greenland by force and hit allies who oppose a U.S. takeover with tariffs, claiming a deal will give the U.S. what it needs.
Jack Smith set to testify publicly for first time at House hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, will testify publicly for the first time before the House Judiciary Committee.
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Trump launches "Board of Peace" without major U.S. allies, meets with Zelenskyy
President Trump joined fellow members of his "Board of Peace," signing its founding charter and pledging that the vaguely defined group will work with the U.N. to end suffering.
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Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
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House takes up latest war powers resolution to block Trump in Venezuela
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
What's in Trump's "ultimate long-term deal" on Greenland?
Trump dropped threats to seize Greenland by force and hit allies who oppose a U.S. takeover with tariffs, claiming a deal will give the U.S. what it needs.
Body of swimmer found months after vanishing during race
Five months after Nikolai Svechnikov went missing, authorities confirmed a body was found with "no head, no feet and no arms."
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Trump launches "Board of Peace" without major U.S. allies, meets with Zelenskyy
President Trump joined fellow members of his "Board of Peace," signing its founding charter and pledging that the vaguely defined group will work with the U.N. to end suffering.
Trump repeats false or exaggerated claims about Greenland as he pushes for U.S. ownership
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
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Sundance Film Festival opens for its final year in Park City
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
Oscar nominations for 2026 announced. See the full list of nominees here.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
FCC says TV talk shows must offer equal time to political candidates
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
Prince Harry says U.K. tabloid court battle is "not just about me"
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
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Tech leaders discuss future of AI in Davos
Tech leaders have taken the stage this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how AI will impact jobs. Bloomberg News reporter Sarah Frier joins CBS News with more.
Nonprofit helps to cut down on screen time
On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
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Almanac: January 18
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
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Former Uvalde school officer acquitted
Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde school police officer, was acquitted of 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment over his response during the Robb Elementary School shooting in Texas. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Ex-DEA agent learns fate for aiding drug traffickers: "Little dark secret"
Joseph Bongiovanni was accused of authoring bogus DEA reports, stealing sensitive files, throwing off colleagues and outing confidential informants.
Murders plummeted more than 20% in U.S. in 2025, study shows
The 2025 national homicide rate might be the lowest recorded in the U.S. since 1900.
Guilty plea in $380 million Ponzi scheme, feds say
A financial adviser in Georgia, Todd Burkhalter, has pleaded guilty in a Ponzi scheme that bilked more than 2,000 people out of $380 million, federal authorities say.
Suspect in murder of Ohio couple extradited
A Chicago man accused of murdering his ex-wife and her husband arrived in Ohio on Wednesday to face charges. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest on the investigation.
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Former Uvalde school officer acquitted
Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde school police officer, was acquitted of 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment over his response during the Robb Elementary School shooting in Texas. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Prince Harry testimony in tabloid case
Prince Harry is testifying in a lawsuit against the owner of two British tabloids, the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. The newspapers' owner denies the allegations. Elizabeth Palmer reports on the emotional testimony.
Top Minnesota corrections officer slams DHS
As ICE raids have unfolded across the Twin Cities, the Trump administration has accused state leaders of protecting the "worst of the worst." Minnesota's top corrections official disputes the claim, saying, "it is fundamentally false. We cooperate with ICE and ICE detainers. We have as a matter of policy done that for a long, long time." Nicole Sganga reports.
Trump launches "Board of Peace"
While in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum, President Trump officially launched his "Board of Peace," which is a new body to help resolve the conflict in Gaza. As of Thursday morning, 20 countries have signed on, but some U.S. allies have not. Ed O'Keefe reports.
What to expect from Jack Smith's testimony
Former special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.