John's Notebook: Homework for Mother's Day
"As a tribute to Mom I write letters to my kids on Mothers Day," John Dickerson says, "to be opened when I'm gone and they're older and the contents make more sense."
Celebrating Mother's Day
Thank mom for her financial influence
She's cited as having more personal finance impact than fathers or spouses, but someone else has the most influence
How stars spent Mother's Day 2014
Some celebrities moms celebrated their first Mother's Day, while others paid tribute to their own moms
From Amazon to Garden State
David Good's mother grew up in a remote village in the Amazon jungle. After meeting an American anthropologist, she moved to New Jersey and started a family
Meals like mom used to make
Charles Osgood explores the cuisine remembered from childhood with chefs Daniel Boulud, Alex Guarnaschelli and Marcus Samuelsson
Bob Schieffer's poem for Mother's Day
Celebrating the one who did the most for you
CBS News Poll: What's the best Mother's Day Gift?
Do YOU know what mom would like more than anything?
CBS News readers celebrate moms
CBS News asked you to share tributes to your moms for Mother's Day. The responses are heartwarming
Singer Ben Harper takes a musical journey with his mom Ellen in their new "Childhood Home" album
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Grammy Award-winning singer Ben Harper is out with a special collaborative album with his musician mom, Ellen
Son travels to Amazon jungle to reconnect with mother
As part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets David Good, whose mother grew up in a remote village in the Amazon jungle
From Amazon to Garden State: A mother and son's extraordinary journey
When one mother left her family in New Jersey to return to her village in the Amazon, her son felt abandoned -- until he realized you only have one mom
National Zoo’s sloth bear cub: A bittersweet Mother’s Day tale
The National Zoo’s four-month-old sloth bear cub is readying for her close-up – and she’ll have to be prepared for big crowds, since her unusual upbringing has attracted worldwide attention
Gwyneth Paltrow defends comments about working moms
Gwyneth Paltrow took to her website on Friday to clarify controversial comments she made to E! News in March
Christy Turlington Burns draws from her own experience in effort to make pregnancy, childbirth safer
Former model says on Mother's Day we spend $21B, issues call for people to honor mothers every day
Most stylish celebrity moms
From Kate Hudson to Duchess Kate, these stars make motherhood look good
Mother's Day: How much do people spend on a gift?
Cards, flowers and going out to eat remain the most popular ways to express appreciation for mom
More older women becoming first-time moms
More than nine times as many first births to mothers 35 and older than four decades ago, the CDC reports
Which U.S. state has the highest share of working moms?
When it comes to mothers who hold down a job, one region leads the rest of the country
Inside Anne Geddes' world of baby photography
Iconic photographer opens up about famous flowerpot concept, how people react when they meet her for the first time
Kevin Durant's mom on the tough love that led to son's success
Kevin Durant and mom Wanda Pratt spoke with James Brown about the hard work that led to the Oklahoma Thunder star being named NBA MVP
Kevin Durant to his mother: "You're the real MVP"
Thunder star wins first MVP award, turns acceptance speech into a tearful tribute to his mother, Wanda Pratt
Go high-tech for Mother's Day this year
For Mother's Day this year, there are plenty of tech treats for the hardest working woman in your life
Where's the best (and worst) country to be a mom?
U.S. continues to fall in rankings; it's more dangerous to be a woman or child than an armed fighter in one country, report says
An ode to awkward moms
Hilarious tributes to Mother's Day from the Awkward Family Photos website
Famous mothers and their famous children
Check out these celebrity moms and offspring who enjoy sharing the spotlight
U.S.
Police urge parents to check Halloween treats for THC-laced candy
Authorities warn that "drug laced" edibles can be difficult to tell apart from real candy
Child dies in New Jersey Harvest Festival ride accident
The child was on a ride called "Extreme," which features booths that twist around individually as the entire ride spins in circles
2020 Sunday Trail Markers: What to watch for in the Democratic debate
12 Democrats take the stage for the fourth Democratic debate Tuesday — here's a guide on what to watch
Vigil held for woman fatally shot in home by Fort Worth officer
The family's attorney claimed the officer "didn't have time to perceive a threat" before opening fire
Nadia Murad's mission to hold ISIS accountable
The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize recipient tells "60 Minutes" why she and her lawyer, Amal Clooney, want ISIS tried for war crimes and genocide
Kenya's Brigid Kosgei shatters women's marathon world record
"I'm feeling good and I am happy because I was not expected to run like this," Kosgei said
Angels decline to comment on report of Tyler Skaggs' drug abuse
ESPN reported Saturday that the Angels knew of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs' drug use "long before his death"
Queen Latifah to be honored with Harvard's W.E.B. Du Bois Medal
The Cambridge, Massachusetts, school's Hutchins Center for African and African American Research will be presenting the medal
Canadian Snowbird plane crashes during Atlanta air show
The remaining festivities associated with the annual air show were cancelled following the crash
Cruz says it was "really sad to see" NBA bend to pressure from China
"t was really sad to see an American company and indeed a global sports league like the NBA being dragooned into censoring the free speech of American citizens in the interest of big bucks," Cruz told "Face the Nation"
GOP rep says U.S. leaving Kurds "to the wolves" in Syria
"The Kurds found out on Twitter, for goodness sakes. We have left them to the wolves," Republican Adam Kinzinger told "Face the Nation"
Schiff suggests whistleblower testimony "might not be necessary"
"Given that we already have the call record, we don't need the whistleblower, who wasn't on the call, to tell us what took place during the call," Schiff told "Face the Nation"
Hunter Biden to step down from Chinese firm, swear off foreign work
A statement from Biden's lawyer said he "never anticipated the barrage of false charges" from President Trump
Transcript: Rep. Adam Schiff on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Adam Schiff that aired Sunday, October 13, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Transcript: Representative Adam Kinzinger on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Adam Kinzinger that aired Sunday, October 13, 2019, on "Face the Nation."
World
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Ecuador president, indigenous leaders sit down for negotiations
The summit was aimed at defusing nearly two weeks of protests that have paralyzed the economy and left seven dead
Nadia Murad's mission to hold ISIS accountable
The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize recipient tells "60 Minutes" why she and her lawyer, Amal Clooney, want ISIS tried for war crimes and genocide
Japanese rescue crews continue search efforts in wake of Hagibis
The government announced that 14 people died and 11 were missing, while 187 suffered injuries
Kenya's Brigid Kosgei shatters women's marathon world record
"I'm feeling good and I am happy because I was not expected to run like this," Kosgei said
Simone Biles captures all-time medal record at world championships
The superstar gymnast earned her 24th medal at the world championships Sunday, surpassing the all-time medal record
U.S.
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Police urge parents to check Halloween treats for THC-laced candy
Authorities warn that "drug laced" edibles can be difficult to tell apart from real candy
Child dies in New Jersey Harvest Festival ride accident
The child was on a ride called "Extreme," which features booths that twist around individually as the entire ride spins in circles
2020 Sunday Trail Markers: What to watch for in the Democratic debate
12 Democrats take the stage for the fourth Democratic debate Tuesday — here's a guide on what to watch
Vigil held for woman fatally shot in home by Fort Worth officer
The family's attorney claimed the officer "didn't have time to perceive a threat" before opening fire
Nadia Murad's mission to hold ISIS accountable
The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize recipient tells "60 Minutes" why she and her lawyer, Amal Clooney, want ISIS tried for war crimes and genocide
Politics
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2020 Sunday Trail Markers: What to watch for in the Democratic debate
12 Democrats take the stage for the fourth Democratic debate Tuesday — here's a guide on what to watch
Cruz says it was "really sad to see" NBA bend to pressure from China
"t was really sad to see an American company and indeed a global sports league like the NBA being dragooned into censoring the free speech of American citizens in the interest of big bucks," Cruz told "Face the Nation"
GOP rep says U.S. leaving Kurds "to the wolves" in Syria
"The Kurds found out on Twitter, for goodness sakes. We have left them to the wolves," Republican Adam Kinzinger told "Face the Nation"
Schiff suggests whistleblower testimony "might not be necessary"
"Given that we already have the call record, we don't need the whistleblower, who wasn't on the call, to tell us what took place during the call," Schiff told "Face the Nation"
Transcript: Rep. Adam Schiff on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Adam Schiff that aired Sunday, October 13, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Entertainment
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Queen Latifah to be honored with Harvard's W.E.B. Du Bois Medal
The Cambridge, Massachusetts, school's Hutchins Center for African and African American Research will be presenting the medal
Halloween comes early at New York Comic Con
The largest pop culture event on the East Coast drew hordes of sci-fi, fantasy, anime and comic book fans, many of whom came in disguises (or, in the case of some superheroes, discarded them)
Elton John: Addiction "nearly destroyed my soul"
The music legend has completed an autobiography, titled "Me," but his story is far from over
Elton John on his autobiography, "Me"
The singer who is midway through his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour" has just released his first official autobiography, "Me." Tracy Smith talks with Sir Elton John about the reasons for writing the book, which covers the story of his parents, music, addiction and recovery, and his marriage and two sons, which he calls "maybe not the last chapter, but the best chapter."
Play-by-play with Jason Benetti
Beginning this year radio and television sports broadcaster Jason Benetti became the fulltime play-by-play announcer for the Chicago White Sox. Benetti, who has cerebral palsy, spoke with Scott Simon, of National Public Radio, about his remarkable career.
Technology
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SpaceX makes push toward piloted test flight
Critical tests in the next few months must go well for Crew Dragon to carry out piloted test flight
NASA to launch satellite from 40,000 feet — from an airplane
The launch kicks off a $252 million mission to study Earth's electrically charged ionosphere
Facebook still won't let you "friend" Christopher Wylie
The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower remains banned from Facebook more than a year after revealing how the social media giant was used to manipulate voters
Why automation could hit African-American workers hard
AI, robots and other technologies that supplant human labor threaten to widen the racial wealth gap in the U.S.
Apple pulls Quartz news app from China app store
Apple said the app included content that was illegal in China, although it provided no details, according to Quartz
Science
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After invasive fish found, Georgia tells anglers: Kill them ASAP
Georgia's Department of Natural Resources has a message for anglers: If you catch a northern snakehead, kill it immediately
Spacewalkers complete work swapping batteries
The spacewalk comes amid news Alexei Leonov, history's first spacewalker, has died at 85
NASA to launch satellite from 40,000 feet — from an airplane
The launch kicks off a $252 million mission to study Earth's electrically charged ionosphere
Environmentalists' new target? Charmin toilet paper
Critics say Procter & Gamble contributes to deforestation and should use recycled materials for paper products
Travel guru Rick Steves vows to pay $1 million "carbon tax"
Long-time travel expert says there won't be "any travelers around in a hundred years" unless people take action
Health
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Man drives five hours for surgery insurance won't cover
Around the country, middle-class Americans with high-deductible insurance plans are heading to dozens of cash-based surgery centers
Wasted U.S. health care spending tops annual defense budget
Redundant administrative tasks, opaque pricing, misaligned incentives — welcome to America's bloated medical system
Teens with skin conditions inspire masterpieces on fashion runway
Three teens modeled dresses that represent something more than what meets the eye
With Medicare's open enrollment, should you change plans?
This open enrollment season for Medicare, seniors will face plenty of changes — and some new pitfalls
Vapers – like smokers – may now pay more for life insurance
Insurance company Prudential will treat users of e-cigarettes like smokers, making their policies more expensive
MoneyWatch
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"Jesus Shoes" with holy water on sale for $4,000
The lucky owner can now literally walk on water
93-year-old gains new lease on life with cupcake business
The secret to a long life? It's not just about the dough
All-women Delta crew flies 120 girls to NASA space center
"It didn't seem realistic to go after a career in aviation, but today I realized, 'Hey, I can do this too,'" one 17-year-old student said
With Medicare's open enrollment, should you change plans?
This open enrollment season for Medicare, seniors will face plenty of changes — and some new pitfalls
Vapers – like smokers – may now pay more for life insurance
Insurance company Prudential will treat users of e-cigarettes like smokers, making their policies more expensive
Crime
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Vigil held for woman fatally shot in home by Fort Worth officer
The family's attorney claimed the officer "didn't have time to perceive a threat" before opening fire
Fort Worth officer kills woman in her home
A white police officer shot and killed a black woman inside her own home in Fort Worth on Saturday. According to recent data compiled by The Washington Post, there have been 75 deadly police shootings in Texas this year. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Angels decline to comment on report of Tyler Skaggs' drug abuse
ESPN reported Saturday that the Angels knew of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs' drug use "long before his death"
Skaggs reportedly given opioids by Angels staff
Tyler Skaggs, the Los Angeles Angels pitcher who died this summer, was reportedly given drugs by a team employee. Skaggs was found dead in a Texas hotel in July. An autopsy found opioids in his system. According to ESPN, an Angels public relations representative told federal agents he gave Skaggs oxycodone and watched him snort drugs the night before he died.
Chowchilla bus kidnapping survivors relive their terrifying ordeal
Twenty-six children abducted by masked gunmen and buried alive in a truck trailer — survivors relive their horrifying ordeal and journey to escape
Space
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Spacewalkers complete work swapping batteries
The spacewalk comes amid news Alexei Leonov, history's first spacewalker, has died at 85
The first human to walk in space has died
Alexei Leonov, a Soviet-era cosmonaut, was the first man to conduct a spacewalk in 1965 – an experience that almost killed him
SpaceX makes push toward piloted test flight
Critical tests in the next few months must go well for Crew Dragon to carry out piloted test flight
20 new moons were discovered around Saturn
The new discovery increases the moons orbiting the "jewel of our solar system" to 82, surpassing Jupiter
NASA starts spacewalks to replace station batteries
The new batteries will help extend the space station's life through the 2020s
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Halloween comes early at New York Comic Con
The largest pop culture event on the East Coast drew hordes of sci-fi, fantasy, anime and comic book fans, many of whom came in disguises (or, in the case of some superheroes, discarded them)
The worst movies of the century
These are the lowest-rated films since 2000.
Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped
The 50 most popular baby girl names
How many do you know?
Murder map: Deadliest U.S. cities
You might be surprised by the murder rates in major cities across the U.S.
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"The Faces of Family Separation"
CBS News takes viewers inside the real-life challenges facing migrant families split apart by the Trump administration's "Zero Tolerance" policy. The documentary provides an immersive look at the hotly debated issue through the eyes of those impacted the most — the fathers, mothers, sons and daughters separated and unaware when they'll see their family members again.
Hong Kong, Nadia, Psychedelic Science
“60 Minutes” is on the streets of Hong Kong with pro-democracy demonstrators; then, Nobel laureate Nadia Murad's fight to bring ISIS to court; and, researchers experimenting with psychedelics to treat addiction, depression and anxiety
Politics week in review: October 13th, 2019
Days after former Vice President Joe Biden called for the impeachment of Donald Trump, his son Hunter announced he will step down from the board of a Chinese-backed private equity firm. The Hill's political reporter Julia Manchester breaks down the latest political headlines for the CBSN Politics week in review.
Researching psychedelics to treat addiction
Volunteers at some of the country’s leading medical research centers are going through intense therapy and six-hour psychedelic journeys deep into their minds to do things like quit
Nadia Murad’s mission to hold ISIS accountable
The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize recipient tells “60 Minutes” why she and her lawyer, Amal Clooney, want ISIS tried for war crimes and genocide. Scott Pelley reports
