Mark Knopfler: Music is "a bit of an obsession"
Having dissolved his hit band, Dire Straits, when they were at the peak of their success, the musician says he can't think of anything good about fame
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Renée Zellweger on playing Judy Garland
In the new biopic "Judy" the Oscar-winning actress portrays the entertainer struggling to make a career comeback in London after years of battling addiction
Return to "Downton Abbey"
The cast, and the castle, of the internationally-popular TV series about the upper-class Crawleys and their working-class servants are back in a theatrical feature
By popular demand, "Downton Abbey" is back
The cast, and the castle, of the internationally-popular TV series about the upper-class Crawleys and their working-class servants are back, this time in a theatrical feature. Elizabeth Palmer visits Highclere Castle, famous as the location of Downton Abbey, and talks to the series' creator, Julian Fellowes, and cast members returning for the new motion picture.
Passage: The Cars' Ric Ocasek and journalist Cokie Roberts
"Sunday Morning" remembers the rock guitarist and lead vocalist for the 1970s-'80s rock band, and the pioneering broadcast journalist for NPR and ABC
Passage: Singer Ric Ocasek and journalist Cokie Roberts
"Sunday Morning" remembers two gifted individuals we lost this past week: Cokie Roberts, the pioneering broadcast journalist for NPR and ABC; and the guitarist and lead vocalist for the 1970s-'80s rock band The Cars, Ric Ocasek.
Extended transcript: John Williams on Spielberg, "Star Wars," and the power of music
The composer talks about the all-consuming work of writing music, and why he doesn't watch his films once they're done
John Williams on reworking the classics – his own
The composer collaborates with Anne-Sophie Mutter on "Across the Stars," featuring works for violin and orchestra adapted from his classic film scores, including "Star Wars," "Harry Potter" and "Schindler's List"
Composer John Williams
Composer John Williams is one of America's most celebrated musical talents – the best-known creator of music for films. He has written the scores for such revered classics as "Jaws," "Star Wars," "Superman" and "Schindler's List," and is returning to the "Star Wars" universe with the upcoming "Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker." Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Williams, and with violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, who collaborated with the composer on a new album of works for violin and orchestra adapted from his film scores, "Across the Stars."
The mysteries of "God Friended Me"
The hit TV show about a "God" account on Facebook pointing to people who need help has spoken to the spiritual journeys of its cast in surprising and challenging ways
Just divine: The hit series "God Friended Me"
The TV show about a "God" account on Facebook pointing to people who need help has spoken to the spiritual journeys of its cast in surprising and challenging ways. Correspondent Michelle Miller talks with stars Brandon Micheal Hall, Joe Morton, Javicia Leslie, Violett Beane and Suraj Sharma about "God Friended Me" and its stories of goodness, trust and love that have caused them to examine their own beliefs.
How to watch the 2019 Emmy Awards
The final season of "Game of Thrones" leads the pack with 32 Emmy nominations
"Queer Eye" star reveals he's HIV positive
"These are issues that need to be talked about," Van Ness said
MLB player pitches for independent bookstores
On social media, the Washington Nationals pitcher shares his love of reading
Saturday Sessions: Black Pumas perform "Fire"
Grammy-winning guitarist Adrian Quesada and vocalist Eric Burton formed the group Black Pumas in Austin, Texas. They became a local phenomenon, and have toured the U.S. and Europe. NPR named them the "Breakout Band of 2019." Making their network TV debut on "Saturday Sessions," the Black Pumas perform "Fire."
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The mysteries of "God Friended Me"
The hit TV show about a "God" account on Facebook pointing to people who need help has spoken to the spiritual journeys of its cast in surprising and challenging ways
Return to "Downton Abbey"
The cast, and the castle, of the internationally-popular TV series about the upper-class Crawleys and their working-class servants are back in a theatrical feature
John Williams on reworking the classics — his own
The composer collaborates with Anne-Sophie Mutter on "Across the Stars," featuring works for violin and orchestra adapted from his classic film scores, including "Star Wars," "Harry Potter" and "Schindler's List"
Mark Knopfler: Music is "a bit of an obsession"
Having dissolved his hit band, Dire Straits, when they were at the peak of their success, the musician says he can't think of anything good about fame
Imelda's rainfall is now 7 times more likely than 30 years ago
Because of a much warmer Earth, the chance of a historic rain event later this century in coastal Texas will have increased by 20 times in just 100 years' time
Korean War veteran in Puerto Rico struggling 2 years after Maria
A panel is asking FEMA and the Department of Veterans Affairs to help an 88-year-old Korean War veteran whose home still has a blue tarp for a roof
"Queer Eye" star reveals he's HIV positive
"These are issues that need to be talked about," Van Ness said
Biden says Trump "could be impeached" based on House probe results
Biden's comments come amid reports that President Trump asked the Ukrainian president to investigate Biden's son
Washington Monument elevator breaks down days after reopening
Visitors were rescued a few at a time by D.C. Fire from a height of nearly 500 feet
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Creating Patagonia National Park
Located in the southern tip of Chile, the park is part of the largest private land donation in history, a philanthropist's dream two-and-a-half decades in the making
Suspect arrested for 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847
The hijackers shot and killed U.S. Navy diver Robert Stethem, 23, after beating him unconscious
How to watch the 2019 Emmy Awards
The final season of "Game of Thrones" leads the pack with 32 Emmy nominations
Biden says Trump "could be impeached" based on House probe results
Biden's comments come amid reports that President Trump asked the Ukrainian president to investigate Biden's son
U.S. to deploy troops to help with Saudi Arabia's defense
President Trump has approved the deployment of U.S. forces that will be defensive in nature
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More U.S.Calendar: Week of September 23
From Climate Week to the Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Almanac: The Los Angeles freeways "Stack"
On September 22, 1953, the Four-Level Interchange design opened, allowing drivers in 32 lanes to switch from one freeway to another without ever having to cross another lane of traffic
Washington Monument elevator breaks down days after reopening
Visitors were rescued a few at a time by D.C. Fire from a height of nearly 500 feet
Anti-ICE demonstrators, counter-protesters face off in Colorado
The event ended peacefully, authorities told CBS Denver
Suspect arrested for 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847
The hijackers shot and killed U.S. Navy diver Robert Stethem, 23, after beating him unconscious
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Justice Neil Gorsuch claims Supreme Court not split on party lines
Gorsuch refuted the notion that judges are just "like politicians with robes"
Anti-ICE demonstrators, counter-protesters face off in Colorado
The event ended peacefully, authorities told CBS Denver
Korean War veteran in Puerto Rico struggling 2 years after Maria
A panel is asking FEMA and the Department of Veterans Affairs to help an 88-year-old Korean War veteran whose home still has a blue tarp for a roof
Biden says Trump "could be impeached" based on House probe results
Biden's comments come amid reports that President Trump asked the Ukrainian president to investigate Biden's son
"A Kennedy is a Kennedy": Joe Kennedy launches Senate challenge
The 38-year-old Kennedy scion is challenging Senator Ed Markey
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Mark Knopfler: Music is "a bit of an obsession"
Having dissolved his hit band, Dire Straits, when they were at the peak of their success, the musician says he can't think of anything good about fame
Renée Zellweger on playing Judy Garland
In the new biopic "Judy" the Oscar-winning actress portrays the entertainer struggling to make a career comeback in London after years of battling addiction
Return to "Downton Abbey"
The cast, and the castle, of the internationally-popular TV series about the upper-class Crawleys and their working-class servants are back in a theatrical feature
By popular demand, "Downton Abbey" is back
The cast, and the castle, of the internationally-popular TV series about the upper-class Crawleys and their working-class servants are back, this time in a theatrical feature. Elizabeth Palmer visits Highclere Castle, famous as the location of Downton Abbey, and talks to the series' creator, Julian Fellowes, and cast members returning for the new motion picture.
Passage: The Cars' Ric Ocasek and journalist Cokie Roberts
"Sunday Morning" remembers the rock guitarist and lead vocalist for the 1970s-'80s rock band, and the pioneering broadcast journalist for NPR and ABC
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Three Mile Island closes for good, unable to run profitably
The infamous nuclear reactor shuts down on the day of a mass walkout pushing for an end to fossil-fuel reliance
Zuckerberg visits Trump at the White House
The Facebook CEO's trip to Washington D.C. comes as Congress has been debating a privacy law
Amazon promises to use only renewable energy in 10 years
Company has been under pressure from employees to get off fossil fuels and cut ties with extraction companies
TikTok may be censoring Hong Kong protests, report says
A search for Hong Kong demonstrations on Facebook or Twitter yields thousands of results — not so on Chinese-owned app
Instagram plans to restrict posts promoting weight loss products
Influencers promoting diet teas, supplements and certain cosmetic surgeries may have their posts hidden or removed completely
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"Change is coming": Millions march in global climate change strike
Thousands of people in cities around the world are hitting the streets to demand their governments take action on climate change
Three Mile Island closes for good, unable to run profitably
The infamous nuclear reactor shuts down on the day of a mass walkout pushing for an end to fossil-fuel reliance
Radar picks up huge swarm of dragonflies in parts of southeast U.S.
The National Weather Service radar showed the large blob extending from Virginia to North Carolina
Amazon promises to use only renewable energy in 10 years
Company has been under pressure from employees to get off fossil fuels and cut ties with extraction companies
Which businesses are closing for Friday's climate strike?
Lush, Patagonia and Ben & Jerry's are closing locations, while others are shutting offices or offering paid time off
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7 dead from rare disease spread by mosquitoes
The latest death in Massachusetts was a man in his 70s
Walmart says it will stop selling e-cigs
America's largest retailer cites mounting regulatory concerns in decision to stop carrying vaping product
Another vaping-related death reported; illnesses top 500 nationwide
The Food and Drug Administration revealed that its criminal investigations unit started tracking leads early on
Chemicals in tap water could cause 100,000 cancer cases in U.S.
Consumers should invest in water filters, a research group said, citing 22 contaminants found in U.S. water systems
Children separated from families could suffer long-term health issues
"As they become adults, we see continued anxiety, continued depression, real PTSD"
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Who should be in charge of America's ancient forests?
On the 25th anniversary of a law protecting more than 24 million acres of federally-owned forests in Northern California, Oregon and Washington, clear-cutting forests on state-owned and private land is coming under scrutiny
More blood-pressure pills recalled over cancer-causing chemical
A carcinogen ID'd in recalled losartan tablets is the same one that prompted Novartis to halt distribution of generic Zantac meds
Why house flipping may be starting to flop
The number of homes being flipped is down — so, too, is the average profit on flipped homes, latest numbers show
Walmart says it will stop selling e-cigs
America's largest retailer cites mounting regulatory concerns in decision to stop carrying vaping product
American "economic refugees" are increasingly retiring abroad
With many Americans financially unprepared for retirement, a growing number are moving abroad — and loving it
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Camp Pendleton Marines charged for alleged human smuggling
The Marine Corps said none of those charged were assigned to military support along the southwest border
Shooting at South Carolina bar leaves 2 dead, 8 injured
Police in Lancaster are investigating the shooting at the Old Skool Sports Bar & Grill
Police use tear gas in Paris against anti-government protesters
Paris police said at least 106 people were arrested and 1,249 security checks took place
Woman denied early release in texting suicide case
Michelle Carter has served seven months of a 15-month sentence for encouraging her boyfriend to take his own life
Poway synagogue shooting suspect ordered to stand trial
A judge ruled John T. Earnest will be tried for murder and attempted murder for the attack on the California synagogue
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Brad Pitt asks NASA astronaut: Who was better — me or Clooney?
Pitt plays an astronaut in his newest film, "Ad Astra", which will be released nationwide Friday
Friday the 13th to get full Harvest Moon
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Fire delays rocket launch to the International Space Station
It's not yet known when the HTV-8 cargo ship will be launched to the International Space Station
India fails to land on the moon
India hoped to become the fourth nation to soft-land on the moon with their Chandrayaan-2 space mission. But their space agency, ISRO, lost communication with their lander just before the mission was complete. CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss the apparent failure.
Indian spacecraft apparently crashes in moon landing attempt
India seeks to join the U.S., Russia and China as the only countries to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon
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Photos: Hurricane Dorian's devastation
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The most valuable NFL teams in 2019, ranked
Thanks to some pricey TV deals, a relocation, and brand-new stadiums, the NFL has never been more valuable.
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Dona Sarkar is a Microsoft engineer. But she's also much more. Author? Designer? TedX speaker? Yes, yes and yes.
Nature: Florida
"Sunday Morning" takes us to Myakaa River State Park in Sarasota, Florida. Videographer: Doug Jensen.
Going the distance
A lot of police officers go above and beyond the call of duty. But few officers have gone further out of their way than Sgt. Jeff Turney of the Glendale, Arizona Police Department, who responded to a call about a 94-year-old preparing to drive to an assisted living facility all the way in Florida in a most remarkable fashion. Steve Hartman reports.
Drinking culture and American kids
On America's college campuses, there are epidemics we talk about and those we don't. When sexual assaults or fraternity hazing deaths make headlines, court cases follow and new rules are enacted, but less attention is paid to an underlying issue – binge drinking culture. CBSN Originals explores how drinking to excess is not only considered normal, but cool, and how for many young people "blacking out" is less a rarity than an every weekend occurrence – with grave consequences.
By popular demand, "Downton Abbey" is back
The cast, and the castle, of the internationally-popular TV series about the upper-class Crawleys and their working-class servants are back, this time in a theatrical feature. Elizabeth Palmer visits Highclere Castle, famous as the location of Downton Abbey, and talks to the series' creator, Julian Fellowes, and cast members returning for the new motion picture.
