Restaurants making vegetables the star of the meal
As more than 22 million American adults today eat mostly or strictly vegetarian or vegan, chefs are celebrating veggies
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New food trend
In the latest installment of our series, Real Food, we focus on the expanding veggie movement. More than 22 million American adults follow mostly or strictly vegetarian or vegan diets. Farmers markets have grown steadily since 2004, rising to more than 8,000. Jamie Wax reports.
The sparkling Christie Brinkley
The supermodel and actress has launched her own line of Prosecco wines
Almanac: A better doughnut hole
On July 9, 1872, John F. Blondel won a patent for his spring-loaded device to punch out the center of a doughnut
The Dish: Chef Matthew McClure
The "high south" cuisine McClure serves in his Arkansas restaurant, The Hive, earned him a Food & Wine award in 2015
The Dish: Chef Matthew McClure
Chef Matthew McClure was born and raised in Arkansas. His passion for food sent him north to the New England Culinary Institute in Vermont, and then jobs at some of the top restaurants in Boston. Fulfilling a dream to return to his home state, he helped open The Hive in Bentonville in 2012, earning him a 2015 Food & Wine award as The People's Best New Chef. McClure joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to share his culinary journey.
Wine critic Antonio Galloni's mission to bring wine to everyone
The Delectable app founder just rolled out a premium subscription that lets users scan wine labels and access thousands of expert reviews
Navigating wine aisles with an app
World-renowned wine critic Antonio Galloni is on a mission to teach people that wine is for everyone. He started Vinous.com for wine lovers, and now his app, Delectable, helps people learn about wine by scanning wine labels on their phones. Galloni joins "CBS This Morning" to offer tips on how to navigate the wine aisle.
Food safety tips for holiday cookouts
As you fire up the grill or pack your holiday picnic, health officials are warning of steps you should take to reduce the chances of food poisoning -- especially in summertime, when rising temperatures may increase the risk. CBS News' Don Champion reports.
The return of an heirloom watermelon
More than a century ago, the Bradford Watermelon was the sweetest, juiciest watermelon around; now, thanks to the latest generation of the Bradford family in S.C., they’re back
An heirloom watermelon's comeback
More than a century ago, the Bradford Watermelon was the sweetest, juiciest watermelon around; now, thanks to the latest generation of the Bradford family in South Carolina, they're back. Martha Teichner reports.
The Dish: Chef Tom Douglas
Tom Douglas had no formal training but went on to become a driving force in defining the cuisine of the Pacific Northwest. His restaurant, Dahlia Lounge, won him one of his three James Beard Awards. He went on to open another 17 restaurants. Douglas joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to share his culinary journey.
The Dish: Chef Tom Douglas
The man behind an empire of Seattle-area restaurants became a driving force in defining the Pacific Northwest cuisine
Bread to beer, and back again
One craft brewery's recipe for standing out in a crowded market: Using cast-off bread in its beer to combat food waste
The Dish: Chef John Tesar
Here are some of the chef's signature dishes
The Dish: Chef John Tesar
Chef John Tesar has worked at some of the trendiest restaurants in New York and Las Vegas, earning notice for his skills in the kitchen-and for his outsized personality. In 2014, he opened Knife in Dallas, a steakhouse reinvention that made Esquire's list of "Best New Restaurants." "Knife" is also the title of his new book. Tesar joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to share his culinary journey.
Rise of meal kit services
From Nestlé's Freshly to Blue Apron, the popularity of meal delivery kits is growing in American kitchens. The Atlantic senior editor Derek Thompson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the competition in the food kit sector and Amazon's purchase of Whole Foods.
The Dish: Chef Dale Talde
Chef Dale Talde is the proud son of Filipino immigrants. After graduating from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, he began his professional career in Chicago. He later moved to New York and formed Three Kings Restaurant Group with his partners, opening their first restaurant, Talde, in Brooklyn. Talde joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to share his story.
The Dish: Chef Dale Talde
The proud son of Filipino immigrants, the Chicago native and his partners formed Three Kings Restaurant Group
The Dish: Thomas Boemer
Born in Minnesota, Boemer's family moved to North Carolina when he was five years old - a change of venue that would change his life. From fried chicken to barbecued pork, he fell hard for southern cooking, and would later make it the focus of his career. Boemer joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss his culinary journey.
The Dish: Chef Thomas Boemer
Here are some of the chef's signature dishes
Blame millennials
Industry experts say millennials' dining habits are behind the decline of casual chains like Applebee's and Buffalo Wild Wings. Executive editor of Chowhound, Carleigh Connelly, spoke to CBSN about the shift going on in the restaurant business.
Chobani's chief taster
This week on 60 Minutes, Steve Kroft profiles Chobani's CEO Hamdi Ulukaya. Hear why the company's yogurt recipe is personal for him
Wisconsin recipes: Rhubarb Ginger Cream Scones
Kriss Marion’s scones are quick, tasty ways to showcase seasonal rhubarb
Wisconsin recipes: Morning-of Breakfast Bread
Kriss Marion’s quick-rising, slightly sweet loaf is ready in about an hour, from bowl to cutting board
Entertainment
Entertainment
Rosé talks rise in music industry and doubts
K-pop star Rosé is up for three Grammy nominations, including Record and Song of the Year. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her rise to fame and the doubts she still has at times.
France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Noah Wyle on authenticity of "The Pitt"
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's who's performing on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
George Clooney, his wife and their twins granted French citizenship
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to Forbes
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
MetroCard art: Swiping beauty from the mundane
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
2025: The year's top books
"Sunday Morning" checks out the bestselling fiction and non-fiction of the past year.
2025: The year's top movies
"Sunday Morning" checks out the highest-grossing films of the past year.
2025: The year's top music
"Sunday Morning" checks out Spotify's top streaming hits of the past year.
The Book Report: Ron Charles' picks from 2025
The Washington Post book reviewer offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his picks for fiction and non-fiction titles to add to their New Year's reading lists.
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Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said the AI chatbot was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Potential New Year's Eve terror attack thwarted in North Carolina, authorities says
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
Tesla sales drop for a second year in a row amid headwinds
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
Venus Williams gets wild card for Australian Open at age 45
Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.
Woman says tea laced with pills given to ex was a chemistry experiment
Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiancé Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.
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Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said the AI chatbot was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Tesla sales drop for a second year in a row amid headwinds
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
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Maduro says Venezuela open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
Records reveal Minnesota's long history with day care fraud warnings
Audits completed in the past 10 years show that Minnesota has lacked the teeth to properly vet attendance records and go after possible fraudsters proactively.
White House aiming to get final approval for Trump-backed ballroom by March
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
4 takeaways from NYC Mayor Mamdani's inauguration speech
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made bold promises for his administration in his first speech.
U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
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Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Some states ban junk food from SNAP benefits
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
New California tortilla law aims to decrease birth defects in Latino babies
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
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Angelina Jolie meets Palestinian refugees, aid workers at Rafah crossing
The Rafah border crossing was set to reopen under the ceasefire in effect in Gaza since October, but has so far remained closed.
Maduro says Venezuela open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
"Like a horror movie": Survivors, witnesses describe Swiss ski resort fire
As a deadly fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski town of Crans-Montana, young people trapped inside tried desperately to escape.
Venus Williams gets wild card for Australian Open at age 45
Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.
Swiss bar fire started by sparklers, investigators say, amid efforts to ID victims
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
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Entertainment
Rosé talks rise in music industry and doubts
K-pop star Rosé is up for three Grammy nominations, including Record and Song of the Year. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her rise to fame and the doubts she still has at times.
France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Noah Wyle on authenticity of "The Pitt"
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's who's performing on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Technology
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Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said the AI chatbot was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Economic oasis emerges in the Arizona desert
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
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.
OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Science
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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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Epstein suvivors' lawyers on files remaining
Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein survivors are alleging that a large number of files have yet to be released by the Department of Justice. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Woman says tea laced with pills given to ex was a chemistry experiment
Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiancé Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.
Fallout grows over freezing of child care funds
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.
Epstein survivors decry delay in releasing files
There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Day care in Minneapolis vandalized after viral video purporting fraud
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
Space
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Space
NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Official says sparklers lit Swiss fire
Celebratory sparklers likely lit the massive fire that killed dozens and injured more than a hundred people at a popular bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, an official announced Friday. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Strategists on challenges ahead for Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as the 112th mayor of New York City. Political strategists Joel Payne and Matt Gorman weigh in on the road ahead.
Epstein suvivors' lawyers on files remaining
Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein survivors are alleging that a large number of files have yet to be released by the Department of Justice. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Maduro says he's open to U.S. talks
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is now saying he's open to talks with the U.S. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.
Global stocks kick off 2026 on a high
The stock market is seeing boosts attributed to artificial intelligence. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has more.