This week on "Sunday Morning" (January 5)
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HEADLINES: General Soleimani's body flown home to Iran (Video)
The body of the leader of Iran's Quds Force, Gen. Qassem Soleimani, was returned following his assassination by an American aistrike in Baghdad, an act one Middle East expert calls a declaration of war by the Trump administration against Iran. Holly Williams reports from Northern Iraq.
HEADLINES: What's next: The showdown between Iran and the U.S. | Watch Video
The death of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani by a U.S. airstrike seems only to have increased the likelihood of attacks, as both Iran and the militias it supports vow revenge. David Martin and Seth Doane report.
COVER STORY: DNA and family matters | Watch Video
Taking a DNA test might yield some surprises about your heritage; a recent survey shows that more than a quarter of those who use mail-in DNA tests end up learning about close relatives they didn't know about. But it's not always happy news. Rita Braver talks with people who have met siblings for the first time, and with members of a support group for those who discover they have different biological parents. She also finds out how employees at 23&Me get special training to counsel people who've made shocking discoveries about their families.
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ALMANAC: The inventor of Reddi-Wip | Watch Video
On January 5, 1914, dairy salesman Aaron Lapin, who first put whipped cream into an aerosol can, was born. Jane Pauley reports.
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HOSPITALITY: Hotel designer Bill Bensley, delighting in the art of surprise | Watch Video
Bill Bensley, who grew up in the shadow of Disneyland, is one of the most famous hotel designers in Asia, having designed more than 200 hotels in 30 countries. His "maximalist" projects reflect his personality: playful, colorful, and sometimes way over-the-top. Ben Tracy visits some of Bensley's work, from a luxury tented camp inside the largest rainforest in Cambodia, to the Siam Hotel in Bangkok, a black-and-white temple to Thai history.
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- Shinta Mani Wild, Kirirom, Cambodia
- Siam Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
- bensley.com
- "Escapism" by Bill Bensley (Serindia Contemporary), in Hardcover, available via Amazon
ON BROADWAY: David Byrne on "American Utopia," and living an optimistic life | Watch Video
David Byrne is burning down the house on Broadway. His show "American Utopia" is a smash hit, but that isn't the only reason the former frontman for the Talking Heads is so happy. Serena Altschul talks with Byrne about his love of performing, his growing affinity for collaboration, and his optimism, apparent in his "Reasons to Be Cheerful," a platform that spotlights ways in which the world is getting better.
You can stream the original cast recording of "American Utopia on Broadway" by clicking on the embed below (Free Spotify registration required to hear the tracks in full):
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- David Byrne's "American Utopia" at the Hudson Theatre, New York (through February 16) | Ticket info
- davidbyrne.com
- Reasons to Be Cheerful
DESIGN: Competitive tablescaping (Video)
At the Los Angeles County Fair, Conor Knighton introduces us to the world of competitive tablescaping – a contest that is equal parts creativity and cutlery, as contestants try to design artful, decorative table settings in a variety of categories.
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BOOKS: New York Times Bestsellers - Fiction
HARTMAN: Cat Grandpa (Video)
The Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary in Green Bay, Wis., has been blessed with one of America's most helpful volunteers: a brother at the St. Norbert Abbey named Terry Lauerman, a 76-year-old retired teacher who started coming in to brush the shelter's special needs cats. But his mission quickly turns to slumber, and soon photos of Lauerman's cat naps with the felines started going viral. Steve Hartman reports.
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- Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary, Green Bay, Wis.
- Cat Grandpas 2020 Calendars
MUSIC: A new dawn for Tanya Tucker | Watch Video
Since the ripe old age of 13, Tanya Tucker has had nearly two dozen Top-40 albums. And after more than 50 years on stage, with a new album that's getting the best reviews of her career, she's up this month for not just one but four Grammy nominations, more than any other country singer. CBS News' Bob Schieffer sits down with the singer who was once country music's wild child, and whose voice has never had more to offer than it does today.
You can stream Tanya Tucker's "While I'm Livin'" by clicking on the embed below (Free Spotify registration required to hear the tracks in full):
For more info:
- tanyatucker.com
- The Birchmere, Alexandria, Virginia
OPINION: Joel Sartore on saving endangered species – and ourselves | Watch Video
In order to help stabilize our planet's life support systems, National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore says we must step up and find a problem to solve in our communities, and actually do something about it.
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BOOKS: New York Times Bestsellers - Non-Fiction
NATURE: Bison in snow (Extended Video)
"Sunday Morning" takes us among bison riding out a snowstorm at Yellowstone National Park. Videographer: Alex Goetz.
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CALENDAR: Week of January 6 | Watch Video
"Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports.
"MOBITUARIES": The Lawrence Welk you didn't know
Mo Rocca and Fred Armisen on the longtime bandleader and TV host known for "champagne music," and how the man who seemed like the ultimate square was anything but.
TAKE FIVE: Arts & events around the U.S. (January 3)
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