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The history and future of Butte, Montana
For a small town, Butte, Montana is rich in history – from being, at one time, the largest city between Chicago and San Francisco, to being the site of one of the world's most productive copper mines. But the closing of mines, and their distinction of being home to one of the nation's largest Superfund sites, have long cast a shadow over the place. Last summer the residents of Butte turned a corner in their efforts to reverse environmental damage and be delisted as a Superfund site. Correspondent Luke Burbank reports on how the town's past is informing its march forward.
Alexander Vindman on truth and its consequences
Twin brothers Alexander and Eugene Vindman, brought to America by their Ukrainian father, had stellar military careers in their adopted country, until Alexander filed a complaint against President Trump for impropriety in his phone call with the Ukrainian president, and later testified at Trump's first impeachment hearing. Correspondent David Martin talked with the Vindmans about duty and the firestorm that ensnared them both when Alexander spoke out, as retold in his memoir, "Here, Right Matters"; and with their father, Semyon, about the meaning of freedom for Soviet émigrés coming to America.
Jennifer Hudson brings "Respect"
Oscar- and Grammy-winning actress Jennifer Hudson received "marching orders" from the legendary singer Aretha Franklin, who hand-picked the "Dreamgirls" star for her true dream role. Hudson talks with contributor Kelefa Sanneh about paying tribute to the Queen of Soul with her performance in the new biopic, "Respect."
The life lessons of "Three Little Engines"
"I think I can, I think I can" was the mantra of a confident locomotive in the children's classic, "The Little Engine That Could." But Bob McKinnon knew that life doesn't always bring success to those going it alone, so he authored a new book, "Three Little Engines," in which empathy and assisting others helps the book's characters overcome trouble they encounter on their tracks. Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
MTV turns 40 years old
Correspondent (and former MTV host) Serena Altschul discusses the birth in 1981 of the cable channel devoted to music videos, that became a broadcast pioneer of pop culture, news and reality TV. This is no longer your grandmother's MTV!
The artist Wyland and his "whaling walls"
The artist known as Wyland has painted more than 100 murals around the globe featuring life-sized depictions of whales and other sea life. Correspondent Tracy Smith joined Wyland as he touched up a mural in Seattle, to discuss his creation of what has come to be a worldwide aquatic gallery – each artwork a public love letter to the ocean and its inhabitants.
Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building to reopen
The Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building, a whimsical fortress on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., that has been vacant for nearly 20 years, is about to reopen to the public, just in time for the institution's 175th anniversary. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid talks with the Secretary of the Smithsonian, Lonnie Bunch III; the building's director, Rachel Goslins; and architect-designer David Rockwell about the upcoming exhibition, "Futures" – and the history of a building designed to be ahead of its time.
The history of anti-Asian hate crimes in America
While hate crimes in this country increased last year by two percent overall, hate crimes against Americans of Asian and Pacific Island descent rose by 146 percent, with the Trump administration's use of racist rhetoric during the pandemic blamed by some for the rise in violence. History shows that Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders have had to weather this wave of discrimination and scapegoating many times before. CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Letters from "Sunday Morning" viewers
Host Jane Pauley answers correspondence from our audience.
Passage: TV pitchman Ron Popeil
For decades salesman Ron Popeil hawked household gadgets to millions of TV viewers, mastering the airwaves with his informercials for the Veg-O-Matic, the Pocket Fisherman, and countless other devices you just couldn't live without. Jane Pauley looks back on the life of Popeil, who died this week at the age of 86.
"Sunday Morning" Full Episode 8/1
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Luke Burbank examines how Butte, Montana, is overcoming a century of environmental damage from its mining industry. Also: Kelefa Sanneh talks with Jennifer Hudson about her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in the biopic, "Respect"; David Martin interviews retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who testified against President Trump during Congress' impeachment investigation; Lee Cowan learns the life lessons of a new children's book, "Three Little Engines"; Weijia Jiang explores the history of anti-Asian racism in America; Chip Reid visits the Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building, reopening after nearly 20 years; Serena Altschul pays tribute to MTV on its 40th anniversary; and Tracy Smith visits a "whaling wall" – a life-size depiction of giant sea life by the artist Wyland.
Gallery: Musicians are back on stage
After COVID shuttered live music events around the world in 2020, musical artists are now returning to festival and concert stages - and so are the fans.
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This week on "Sunday Morning" (August 8)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program
"Sunday Morning" wins Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Morning Show
Jane Pauley accepts the award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Jennifer Hudson brings "Respect"
The Oscar- and Grammy-winning actress received "marching orders" from legendary singer Aretha Franklin, who hand-picked the "Dreamgirls" star for her true dream role - truly a command performance.
Alexander Vindman on truth and its consequences
The retired Lt. Col. who filed a complaint against Trump over his phone call with the Ukrainian president talks about duty and the firestorm that ensnared him for speaking out, as retold in his memoir, "Here, Right Matters."
Rechanneling the boom-and-bust history of Butte, Montana
From being the site of one of the world's most productive copper mines, to one of the nation's largest toxic Superfund sites, Butte has turned a corner in its efforts to reverse a century of environmental damage.
The painful history of anti-Asian hate crimes in America
While hate crimes in the U.S. increased last year by 2% overall, hate crimes against Americans of Asian-American and Pacific Islander descent rose by 146%; they have had to weather discrimination and violence many times before.
MTV turns 40 years old
Serena Altschul discusses the birth in 1981 of the cable channel devoted to music videos, that became a broadcast pioneer of pop culture, news and reality TV. This is no longer your grandmother's MTV!
The Smithsonian's "Sleeping Beauty" awakens on the Mall
The Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building, a whimsical fortress on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., that has been vacant for nearly 20 years, is about to reopen to the public, just in time for the institution's 175th anniversary.
Surviving locked-in syndrome: How one man confounded expectations of death
Rushed to a Massachusetts ER four years ago, Jacob Haendel exhibited signs of stroke. Doctors thought he was in a vegetative state and would soon die, but he was very much awake and conscious, suffering from locked-in syndrome - a purgatory between life and death.
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The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (August 1)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles.
The life lessons of "Three Little Engines"
Knowing life doesn't always bring success to those going it alone, Bob McKinnon authored a companion to "The Little Engine That Could," in which empathy and assisting others helps his characters overcome trouble they encounter on their tracks.
Book excerpt: Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
The Oscar-winning filmmaker's first novel is an expansion of his 2019 film, a tale of a fading star wading through a turbulent period of change in the movie and TV industry in 1969.
Malcolm Gladwell on "The Bomber Mafia"
The author of such bestsellers as "Blink" and "Outliers" talks about his latest work, "The Bomber Mafia," about a group of idealists during the Second World War and their attempt to use technology to reinvent war.
Stephen King on "Lisey's Story" and keeping his imagination young
At 73, the bestselling author of horror and suspense, who has adapted his 2006 novel for Apple TV, talks about what his early success with "Carrie" meant for his mother; and how a box left behind by his late father changed the course of his life.
From The Archives
From The Archives
From 2000: Informercial king Ron Popeil
Pitchman Ron Popeil, who became a ubiquitous presence on TV by selling household gadgets to millions, died July 28, 2021 at the age of 86. In this "Sunday Morning" profile originally broadcast on January 9, 2000, correspondent Bill Geist talked with Popeil about his rise from demonstrating inventions at lunch counters, to mastering the airwaves with his informercials for the Veg-O-Matic, the Pocket Fisherman, and countless other devices you just couldn't live without.
From 2019: ZZ Top
Bassist Dusty Hill, of the bluesy country rock band ZZ Top, has died at age 72. Watch Jim Axelrod's 2019 interview with Hill, guitarist Billy Gibbons, and drummer Frank Beard (the one without a beard).
From 2017: How the Super Soaker's inventor made a big splash
When inventor Lonnie Johnson took a simple squirt gun and ramped it WAY up, he had no idea what a hit it would be. Since the early 1990s, the Super Soaker has soaked up more than $1 billion in toy sales. But Johnson hasn't stopped there. Correspondent Mo Rocca reports on how Johnson, a former engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, continues to make a big splash. Originally broadcast on May 21, 2017.
From 2014: Fireflies put on a summertime light show
There's forest in Tennessee where fireflies put on a show unlike anywhere else. It's no wonder thousands of tourists turn out each year to witness the spectacle of nature's nightlife: a species of synchronous fireflies that flashes in unison. Correspondent Lee Cowan brings us a front row seat. [Originally broadcast on July 13, 2014.]
From 2007: Anthony Bourdain, the culinary bad boy
Correspondent Lesley Stahl profiles the celebrity chef and host of "No Reservations" Anthony Bourdain, whose adventurous spirit has led him to far-flung lands to sample some of the world's most exotic foods. Stahl also talked with Bourdain's mother, Gladys, whose cooking – and an oyster her son sampled in France at age 10 - inspired young Anthony to pursue a life in the kitchen.
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Jennifer Hudson brings "Respect"
The Oscar- and Grammy-winning actress received "marching orders" from legendary singer Aretha Franklin, who hand-picked the "Dreamgirls" star for her true dream role - truly a command performance.
Geena Davis on increasing opportunities for women on screen
Thirty years after starring in the transcendent tale of female friendship "Thelma and Louise," the Oscar-winning actress is still fighting to improve opportunities for women in the film industry, in front of, and behind, the camera.
At 93, nothing can stop Marilyn Maye
The nonagenarian jazz singer wasn't about to let a pesky pandemic prevent her from doing what she was put on this Earth to do: sing the Great American Songbook.
Matt Damon on "Stillwater" and a return to the movie theater
The Academy Award-winner is back, starring in the new drama about an Oklahoma oil rig worker whose daughter is imprisoned in France.
The private Anthony Bourdain
The globetrotting chef, author and TV host's death by suicide three years ago was inexplicable to many. A new documentary, "Roadrunner," explores the complexity of the man who seemed to have the world as his oyster.
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The artist Wyland and his "whaling walls"
He's painted more than 100 murals around the globe featuring life-sized depictions of whales and other sea life, creating what has come to be a worldwide aquatic gallery – each artwork a public love letter to the ocean and its inhabitants.
Fame Recording Studios, home of the "Muscle Shoals Sound"
Web exclusive: For more than 60 years the Alabama music landmark has hosted such artists as Aretha Franklin, Little Richard, The Rolling Stones and Demi Lovato.
Artist Alice Neel, a collector of souls
While the art world was celebrating abstract expressionism and other avant-garde movements, the 20th century American artist's radical figurative paintings revealed the complexity and dignity of her often-overlooked subjects.
Faith Ringgold's art of fearlessness and joy
For decades the 90-year-old artist best-known for her story quilts has refused to bow to convention, as she stitched a vibrant tapestry of art, history and social commentary.
Cashing in on the NFT craze
Why are digital files of artwork, videos and tweets selling for insane amounts of money? We explore the origin and volatility of the market for NFTs (non-fungible tokens), and find out why content creators and speculators are generating a digital gold rush.
Moments in Nature
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Moments in Nature
Nature: Prairie dogs in the Badlands
With the dog days of August at hand, "Sunday Morning" takes us among prairie dogs in the South Dakota Badlands. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
Nature: Assateague Island
"Sunday Morning" takes us among the wild horses of Assateague Island National Seashore off the Maryland and Virginia coast. Videographer: Michael Clark.
Nature: Caddo Lake
"Sunday Morning" takes us to Caddo Lake on the Texas-Louisiana border, home to a flooded forest of bald cypress and water tupelo trees. Videographer: Scot Miller.
Nature: Lassen Volcanic National Park
"Sunday Morning" takes us to a real hot spot – Lassen Volcanic National Park in California. Videographer: Jaime McDonald.
Nature: Bald eaglets
"Sunday Morning" visits eaglets at Letchworth State Park, near the town of Castile in western New York State. Videographer: Carl Mrozek.
World
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Biden's U.N. ambassador on diplomacy at the Olympics: "A great opportunity"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Thomas-Greenfield said the games can help build better relations among countries.
Lionel Messi won't return to FC Barcelona, leaves club after 17 seasons
The club said a new contract cannot be signed because of "financial and structural obstacles."
How to watch Team USA men's basketball compete for gold medal
Led by Kevin Durant, Team USA will face France for the gold medal on Friday.
USA's Nevin Harrison wins gold in historic women's 200-meter canoe sprint
The 19-year-old takes home the U.S.' first canoe or kayak sprint medal since 1992.
France makes "COVID pass" mandatory for all bars and restaurants
Summer in France is all about people-watching from sidewalk cafes, but from Monday, only those who have been vaccinated or have a negative COVID test will be able to do that.
U.S.
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Coast Guard seizes $1.4 billion worth of cocaine and marijuana
Crew members of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James offloaded nearly 60,000 pounds of cocaine and approximately 1,430 pounds of marijuana at Florida's Port Everglades.
Nearly 500 COVID cases linked to site of NBA Finals celebration
"People are gathering with others," Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson said. "And that is going to cause a spread."
Dems' online fundraising platform halts donations for Cuomo
ActBlue's decision cuts off grassroots, small-dollar donations to Cuomo, who had indicated that he planned to run for reelection.
Virgin Galactic sets price for trips to space aboard its rocket plane
Well-heeled space tourists will need $450,000 for a short up-and-down trip to space aboard Virgin Galactic's rocket plane.
Family accuses police of pointing guns at young children in botched raid
Police pulled guns on two young girls who were in their beds, the lawsuit alleges.
Politics
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Dems' online fundraising platform halts donations for Cuomo
ActBlue's decision cuts off grassroots, small-dollar donations to Cuomo, who had indicated that he planned to run for reelection.
Virginia governor says he'll let New Yorkers decide Cuomo's fate
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, host Major Garrett talked with Governor Ralph Northam about topics ranging from COVID to fellow Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Infrastructure bill would add $256 billion to deficit over 10 years, CBO says
The agency released its analysis on the bipartisan infrastructure bill as the Senate continues considering amendments.
Texas governor announces new special session to begin Saturday
The Democrats left the Legislature during the regular session in May and then fled the state in July to prevent a vote on a measure governing elections.
U.S. expands citizenship eligibility for certain children born abroad
Children born abroad to couples who used assisted reproductive technology, like surrogacy, will now qualify for U.S. citizenship, even if the U.S. parent is not biologically related to them.
Entertainment
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Delta variant knocks out this year's New York auto show
The latest New York International Auto Show has been cancelled, a casualty of the fast-spreading coronavirus Delta variant.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Rihanna officially a billionaire at 33 years old, according to Forbes
She has released eight studio albums and earned nine Grammys — but Rihanna's accomplishments extend far past her music career.
NASCAR to start requiring masks in enclosed areas
The rule will take effect starting at the Watkins Glen International. It won't apply to outdoors as long as people don't stay in close contact for long periods.
NCAA undervalues women's basketball by millions, report says
NCAA urged to funnel more money into women's basketball because it's a growing sport offering a bucket of revenue.
Technology
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Virgin Galactic sets price for trips to space aboard its rocket plane
Well-heeled space tourists will need $450,000 for a short up-and-down trip to space aboard Virgin Galactic's rocket plane.
Atlas 5 hauled off launch pad for Starliner troubleshooting
If a valve problem with Boeing's Starliner crew capsule isn't quickly fixed, launch could slip to late this year.
No vax, no service: How to prove your vaccination status
Get ready to flash your paper vaccination record card or a digital version of it at public places across the U.S.
Cheaper, sleeker hearing aids may hit drugstores next year
Americans with mild hearing loss may soon be able to buy hearing aids at their local drugstores — if the FDA moves fast.
Tech advances offer new tools in the fight against skin cancer
New screening methods help with early detection of melanoma.
Science
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California tourist town running out of water amid drought
The wells that Mendocino, California, depends on are drying up amid a devastating drought in the state.
California wildfire incinerates historic town of Greenville
The blaze engulfed everything in its path, charring homes and businesses beyond recognition.
Atlantic hurricane season may be busier than first thought
Officials are forecasting 15 to 21 named storms instead of the 13 to 20 it predicted in May. Hurricane season lasts through the end of November, with its peak running from mid-August to mid-October.
Hot, windy weather could intensify fires this week, officials warn
"I think we definitely have a few hard days ahead of us," U.S. Forest Service officials said.
Apollo 15 photos remastered to commemorate 50th anniversary
For Apollo 15's 50th anniversary, historian Andy Saunders painstakingly remastered stunning original photos from the historic mission.
Health
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DeSantis clashes with Biden as Florida faces mounting COVID surge
Schools are about to open in the state, and the governor says new COVID requirements are out of the question.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
France makes "COVID pass" mandatory for all bars and restaurants
Summer in France is all about people-watching from sidewalk cafes, but from Monday, only those who have been vaccinated or have a negative COVID test will be able to do that.
No vax, no service: How to prove your vaccination status
Get ready to flash your paper vaccination record card or a digital version of it at public places across the U.S.
Biden admin prepares plan requiring foreign travelers to be vaccinated
All foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. would have to be fully vaccinated before entry, according to a White House official.
MoneyWatch
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No vax, no service: How to prove your vaccination status
Get ready to flash your paper vaccination record card or a digital version of it at public places across the U.S.
4.2 million gig workers will soon lose unemployment aid
Innovative PUA program will end in early September, cutting off the self-employed and freelancers from all jobless aid.
Sturgis motorcycle rally ready to roll despite COVID-19 wave
"It's great we're getting so many tourists," said one business owner of an event that generates up to $800 million in sales.
Richard Trumka, influential head of AFL-CIO, dies at 72
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the country has "just lost a giant."
Spirit Airlines apologizes as major flight cancellations persist
Spirit Airlines has canceled hundreds of flights for four consecutive days due to "operational issues."
Crime
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Coast Guard seizes $1.4 billion worth of cocaine and marijuana
Crew members of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James offloaded nearly 60,000 pounds of cocaine and approximately 1,430 pounds of marijuana at Florida's Port Everglades.
Family accuses police of pointing guns at young children in botched raid
Police pulled guns on two young girls who were in their beds, the lawsuit alleges.
Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Phoenix police
The federal probe will look at officer uses of force and "sweeps" targeting the belongings of people experiencing homelessness.
Passenger taped to seat after allegedly groping flight attendants
One video on social media showed the passenger claiming his parents are worth more than $2 million.
What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
More than 550 people have been charged so far in what the government calls "the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice."
Space
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Virgin Galactic sets price for trips to space aboard its rocket plane
Well-heeled space tourists will need $450,000 for a short up-and-down trip to space aboard Virgin Galactic's rocket plane.
Atlas 5 hauled off launch pad for Starliner troubleshooting
If a valve problem with Boeing's Starliner crew capsule isn't quickly fixed, launch could slip to late this year.
Apollo 15 photos remastered to commemorate 50th anniversary
For Apollo 15's 50th anniversary, historian Andy Saunders painstakingly remastered stunning original photos from the historic mission.
Boeing Starliner launch on hold after valve problem
If the Starliner's valve woes are not quickly resolved, the flight could face a lengthy delay.
Boeing scrubs launch of Starliner capsule to space station
Mission managers held open the option of making another attempt Wednesday afternoon, weather permitting.
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Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Trash or treasure? Anna Repkina murder evidence
A love triangle ended in murder; but who killed Anna Repkina? Take a look at the evidence investigators used to solve the crime.
Lizzie Borden case: Images from the notorious crime scene
Over 100 years ago Lizzie Borden was arrested and charged with the brutal murder of her father and stepmother. See what police found at the scene and what transpired at her trial.
New on Netflix in August 2021: Movies, TV shows and exclusives
From documentaries to dramas to comedy, here's what Netflix is offering in August.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
Investigators want the public's help identifying women and children in convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs.
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Cuomo accuser reacts to results of sexual harassment probe
Charlotte Bennett, one of nearly a dozen women to accuse New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about her reaction to the results of the sexual harassment probe. Watch more of her remarks here.
Mexican government sues gun manufacturers
Mexico has filed a lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers, blaming them for the illegal flow of guns into Mexico and the explosion of firearm-related homicides across the country. Washington Post Mexico bureau chief Kevin Sieff joined Michael George on CBSN to discuss.
Bring Your Own Brigade | Official Trailer
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker’s documentary captures the horror and heroism of the deadliest week of wildfires in California history and explores the causes and solutions of a global crisis that is quite literally burning our world to the ground. Bring Your Own Brigade is in theaters August 6 and streaming on CBSN and Paramount+ on August 20.
Infrastructure bill draws lobbyists to D.C.: Report
A barrage of lobbyists representing nearly 2,000 companies and organizations are swarming D.C. to advocate for infrastructure advancements, according to a report from The Washington Post. Yeganeh Torbati, an economic policy investigative reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's Michael George with a closer look.
Fighting for Paradise: Puerto Rico's Future
CBSN Originals' new documentary explores the growing economic inequality in Puerto Rico and the divide over whether statehood is the solution.