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Suleika Jaouad's journey "Between Two Kingdoms"
Given a one-in-three chance of survival, Suleika Jaouad overcame leukemia in her 20s, documenting her nearly-four-year endurance of chemotherapy and her desire to live a normal life in a New York Times column, "Life, Interrupted." She followed with a 15,000-mile road trip to meet 22 of the many strangers who had written to her with stories of their own, a journey which became her new book, "Between Two Kingdoms." Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with Jaouad, and with her partner, musician Jon Batiste, about life after cancer.
How 21st-century diamonds are born
Have you ever wondered where a diamond comes from? The diamond industry has changed dramatically since conflict diamonds (or "blood diamonds") made headlines at the start of the century. Correspondent David Pogue explores the life of a diamond, both natural and man-made, from the Diavik mine in the Canadian subarctic, to the laboratories of the Pacific Northwest.
Republican Senators acquit Trump for role in Jan. 6 insurrection
The yeas were 57, ten votes short of the 67 required in the Senate to convict former President Donald Trump of inciting the deadly January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reviews this week's historic trial, in which most Senate Republicans, including GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, chose to acquit Mr. Trump, even as McConnell excoriated him for election fraud lies and the violence that spread into the very halls of Congress.
Kate Winslet on "Ammonite" and life during COVID
Kate Winslet has some familiarity with the dangers of viral outbreaks, having starred in the 2011 thriller "Contagion." Now, COVID-19 has affected how the Oscar-winning actress is promoting her latest film, "Ammonite," by eliminating travel. And that, she tells socially-distanced correspondent Mark Phillips, is not a bad thing.
LGBTQ rights advocate Sarah McBride
Newly-inaugurated Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride talks with correspondent Rita Braver about her road to becoming America's highest-ranking transgender elected official.
True love, separated by the border
When COVID closed all land crossings at the U.S.-Canada border to non-essential travel, Karolyn Gagnier, of Windsor, Canada, and Scott Meyers, just across the river in Detroit, Michigan, found themselves in one of the shortest long-distance relationships in North America. Correspondent Steve Hartman reports on the lengths Myers and Gagnier have gone to, to reunite.
Martha Stewart's Valentine's Day brunch
The lifestyle entrepreneur and cookbook author demonstrates how to make French Toast with Grand Marnier, topped off with a Blood Orange Mimosa, for the perfect holiday brunch.
Mo Rocca with lively thoughts about our deceased presidents
This Presidents Day Weekend, the "Sunday Morning" presidential scholar-in-residence discusses his visits to the final resting places of our former chief executives.
Preserving childhood magic in a time of COVID
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook on how a child's sense of wonder can be fostered even when a pandemic may get in the way of the Tooth Fairy.
From 1990: Innovative keyboardist Chick Corea
Multiple Grammy Award-winner Chick Corea, whose musicianship spanned genres from jazz, Latin and rock to classical, died on February 9, 2021, at age 79. In this interview originally broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" on July 22, 1990 (which featured performances by the keyboardist in Boston and Los Angeles), Corea talked with correspondent Billy Taylor about his exploration of electronics, his musical influences, and the art of creation.
Passage: Mary Wilson, Chick Corea and Larry Flynt
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the lives of singer Mary Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes; innovative jazz keyboardist Chick Corea; and Larry Flynt, the publisher of pornography who became a free-speech champion.
“Sunday Morning” Full Episode 2/14
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Jim Axelrod interviews New York Times columnist Suleika Jaouad, who followed her nearly-four-year treatment for leukemia with a 15,000-mile road trip in search of healing. Plus: Mark Phillips sits down with actress Kate Winslet ("Ammonite"); David Pogue explores what goes into the making of a 21st century diamond; Rita Braver profiles Sarah McBride, the country's highest-ranking elected official who is transgender; Major Garrett outlines this week's historic second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump; Mo Rocca visits the final resting places of former presidents; Dr. Jon LaPook has a story of maintaining childhood wonder in the age of COVID; and Martha Stewart offers her recipes for a delicious Valentine's Day brunch.
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This week on "Sunday Morning" (February 21)
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Book excerpt: "Between Two Kingdoms" by Suleika Jaouad
The New York Times columnist's memoir recounts her years-long chemotherapy, and the 15,000-mile road trip she took to meet some of the people who'd shared their stories with her.
Suleika Jaouad's journey "Between Two Kingdoms"
After overcoming leukemia (and documenting her nearly-four-year chemotherapy in a New York Times column, "Life, Interrupted"), Jaouad embarked on a 15,000-mile road trip to meet 22 of the many strangers who had written to her with their own stories of survival.
Kate Winslet on "Ammonite," and life during COVID
The Oscar-winning actress (who has some familiarity with viral outbreaks from her 2011 thriller "Contagion") talks about promoting her new film in a pandemic.
LGBTQ rights advocate Sarah McBride
The newly-inaugurated Delaware State Senator talks about her road to becoming America's highest-ranking transgender elected official.
Preserving childhood magic in a time of COVID
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook on how a child's sense of wonder can be fostered even when a pandemic may get in the way of the Tooth Fairy.
Republican Senators acquit Trump for role in Jan. 6 insurrection
The yeas were 57, ten votes short of the 67 required in the Senate to convict the former president of inciting the riot at the U.S. Capitol in which five people died.
Passage: Three American originals
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the lives of singer Mary Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes; innovative jazz keyboardist Chick Corea; and Larry Flynt, a publisher of pornography who became a free-speech champion.
"When Harry Met Minnie": A NYC fairy tale of puppy love and friendship
In her new book, correspondent Martha Teichner writes of the remarkable bonds formed when she sought a companion for her dog, in an only-in-New York story of serendipity, friendship and loss.
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Kate Winslet on "Ammonite," and life during COVID
The Oscar-winning actress (who has some familiarity with viral outbreaks from her 2011 thriller "Contagion") talks about promoting her new film in a pandemic.
LGBTQ rights advocate Sarah McBride
The newly-inaugurated Delaware State Senator talks about her road to becoming America's highest-ranking transgender elected official.
"Minari" star Steve Yeun on portraying the American Dream
In his latest film the Korean American actor, who slayed zombies on "The Walking Dead," plays an immigrant dad who uproots his family to an Arkansas farm – a role that continues to bring him to tears.
Eddie Jackson, from NFL cornerback to Food Network MVP
After his football playing days ended, he took a chance with his own catering business, and soon rose to the pros as a star on the Food Network.
Robin Wright on directing "Land," a film about human kindness
The actress undertook her first feature film as a director in the remote Rocky Mountains, playing a woman who runs from a personal tragedy, only to face solitude and danger in an isolated cabin.
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Suleika Jaouad's journey "Between Two Kingdoms"
After overcoming leukemia (and documenting her nearly-four-year chemotherapy in a New York Times column, "Life, Interrupted"), Jaouad embarked on a 15,000-mile road trip to meet 22 of the many strangers who had written to her with their own stories of survival.
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (January 31)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles.
The improbable life of Mike Nichols
The director and comedian who arrived in the U.S. as a child refugee from Nazi Germany became a Tony- and Oscar-winning master of both stage and screen, mining real life for comedic and dramatic gold.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta's prescription for fighting off dementia
The neurosurgeon, CNN commentator and author of "Keep Sharp" talks about the recommended steps to a healthier brain, from diet and exercise to the value of sleep and social interaction.
Nancy Drew turns 90
It's no mystery why the venerable teenage girl detective has resonated with generations of fans.
Moments in Nature
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Nature: Trumpeter swans
"Sunday Morning" takes us this Valentine's Day to (where else?) Valentine, Nebraska, at the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge ... a stopover for Trumpeter Swans. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
Nature: Florida's Ten Thousand Islands
"Sunday Morning" takes us to Florida's Ten Thousand Islands. Videographer: Charles Schultz.
Nature: Deer in New York
"Sunday Morning" takes us among the deer at the Tifft Nature Preserve in Erie County, in western New York State. Videographer: Carl Mrozek.
Nature: Winter in Minnesota
"Sunday Morning" takes us out into the cold, at Blue Mounds State Park in Minnesota. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
Nature: Big horn sheep in Montana
"Sunday Morning" takes us to Big Sky Country, in Western Montana's Sapphire Mountains. Videographer: Brad Markel.
From The Archives
From The Archives
From 2003: Saving the Miami Blue butterfly
In this report which originally aired on April 13, 2003, “Sunday Morning” anchor Charles Osgood reports on efforts made by butterfly enthusiasts and scientists from the University of Florida to bring back from the brink a rare subspecies of butterfly, for years thought extinct until one colony was found in the Florida Keys. [Update: In 2011 the Miami Blue butterfly won emergency protection under the federal Endangered Species Act, and received formal protection the following year.]
From 1990: Innovative keyboardist Chick Corea
Multiple Grammy Award-winner Chick Corea, whose musicianship spanned genres from jazz, Latin and rock to classical, died on February 9, 2021, at age 79. In this interview originally broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" on July 22, 1990 (which featured performances by the keyboardist in Boston and Los Angeles), Corea talked with correspondent Billy Taylor about his exploration of electronics, his musical influences, and the art of creation.
From 2014: Larry Flynt's latest gamble
The pornographer and First Amendment advocate continues to be a lightning rod for controversy, but as circulation for his Hustler magazine declines, Larry Flynt is looking to new ventures, including casinos
Nature: Trumpeter swans
"Sunday Morning" takes us this Valentine's Day to (where else?) Valentine, Nebraska, at the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge ... a stopover for Trumpeter Swans. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
From 2013: Cicely Tyson on her "Trip to Bountiful"
Oscar-nominee and three-time Emmy-winner Cicely Tyson, best known for "Sounder," "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" and "Roots," died on January 28, 2021 at the age of 96. In this profile that originally aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" April 14, 2013, Tyson talked with correspondent Lee Cowan about her return to the Broadway stage after a 30-year hiatus, to star in a revival of Horton Foote's "The Trip to Bountiful" (a performance which would earn her a Tony Award).
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"Sunday Morning" Matinee: Tap dance
James Whiteside, principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre, and tap artist Demi Remick brought the steps to Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
Artist Pierre Soulages, "The Master of Black"
The 100-year-old French painter, recently honored with a solo exhibition at the Louvre in Paris, talks with correspondent Elizabeth Palmer about how he was enlightened by the mysteries of light reflecting off the surface of black paint in his transformative abstract masterworks.
Etsy: Connecting creatives with buyers by the millions
The e-commerce site has allowed more than three million artists, designers, craftspeople and hobbyists to find markets for their work.
Artist Titus Kaphar on depicting loss and finding purpose
One of the country's hottest artists has co-founded NXTHVN, an arts program that aids emerging artists, curators and students.
Pie art: One baker's delectable designs
When Lauren Ko began posting photos of her pies on Instagram, social media ate them up; now her sweet creations and pun-filled posts grace a new cookbook, "Pieometry"
World
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U.S. deports 95-year-old who was a Nazi concentration camp guard
95-year-old Friedrich Karl Berger guarded prisoners at a Neuengamme sub-camp near Meppen, Germany during the Holocaust, and continues to receive German pension for his "wartime service."
Princess Eugenie and husband have picked a name for their baby boy
The baby, who weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, is Princess Eugenie's first child and is 11th in line to the British throne.
Moscow court rejects Alexey Navalny's appeal against his prison sentence
His arrest and imprisonment have fueled a huge wave of protests across Russia. Authorities responded with a sweeping crackdown, detaining about 11,000 people.
Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady to claim her 4th Grand Slam title
Only two active women own more Slam titles than Osaka: Serena Williams, with 23, and her sister, Venus, with seven.
U.S. admits asylum-seekers as Biden rolls back Remain-in-Mexico policy
All eligible asylum-seekers are being required to test negative for the coronavirus before entering the U.S.
U.S.
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At first praised, Newsom and Cuomo now under fire over COVID response
Almost a year after the pandemic began, Newsom is staring at a possible recall and Cuomo may be rebuked by his own state party.
Why did a crazed gunman take his own life in a remote N.Y. town after killing spree?
Clues left behind solved the mystery of a deadly attack on the family of a federal judge and rival men's rights attorney.
Federal judge Esther Salas: "My son's death cannot be in vain"
A lawyer is gunned down at his California home by a killer posing as a deliveryman. Days later, another other deadly ambush at the home of a federal judge in N.J.
Garland to prioritize civil rights and fighting domestic terror
In his opening statement for his confirmation hearing, the nominee for attorney general plans on highlighting the Justice Department's role in protecting civil rights and guarding against extremist violence.
Wealthy Florida couple give different accounts of violent confrontation
Police respond to a call from a man claiming an intruder brutally attacked him and his wife, but everything changes after the wife tells her side of the story.
Politics
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At first praised, Newsom and Cuomo now under fire over COVID response
Almost a year after the pandemic began, Newsom is staring at a possible recall and Cuomo may be rebuked by his own state party.
Garland to prioritize civil rights and fighting domestic terror
In his opening statement for his confirmation hearing, the nominee for attorney general plans on highlighting the Justice Department's role in protecting civil rights and guarding against extremist violence.
Former Trump official details "grave misstep" in COVID response
"It was the one effective, widely available tool that we had in the arsenal to deal with this...It was a grave misstep," Pottinger told "Face the Nation."
Over 235 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 235 people for their alleged roles in the riot.
Biden declares major disaster in Texas in aftermath of winter storm
The declaration will allocate federal funding to help create temporary housing, repair homes and cover uninsured property losses for individuals in 77 Texas counties.
Entertainment
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Alex Trebek's wardrobe donated to the homeless
Alex Trebek's wardrobe from "Jeopardy!" is being donated to a nonprofit where men who've struggled with homelessness, incarceration or addiction can suit up for a shot at redemption. Adriana Diaz has more.
Ani DiFranco on new album "Revolutionary Love," career and marriage
Ani DiFranco's "Revolutionary Love" is her 22nd album and is heavily influenced by jazz.
Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye West
The split had been rumored following a tumultuous 2020 for the couple.
Ani DiFranco performs “Revolutionary Love”
It’s easy to call Ani DiFranco a folk singer. But this Buffalo, New York, born singer-songwriter has never been constrained by one genre. Her new album “Revolutionary Love,” is heavily influenced by jazz. Critics are calling it "searing" and "hopeful." DiFranco joins this week’s Saturday Sessions to perform “Revolutionary Love.”
Ani DiFranco performs “32 Flavors”
It’s easy to call Ani DiFranco a folk singer. But this Buffalo, New York, born singer-songwriter has never been constrained by one genre. Her new album “Revolutionary Love,” is heavily influenced by jazz. Critics are calling it "searing" and "hopeful." DiFranco joins this week’s Saturday Sessions to perform “32 Flavors.”
Technology
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Texas weather woes foreshadow climate change disasters
Hot-weather infrastructure and an isolated power grid have left the state unprepared for extreme weather.
"Touchdown confirmed!": NASA rover lands on Mars
The $2.4 billion Perseverance rover is on a mission to search for signs of past life and collect Martian rock samples for return to Earth.
2020 saw record renewable energy growth despite pandemic
Last year was the first time the U.S. got more power from renewable energy than from coal.
5 things everyone wants to know about the COVID-19 vaccine
Despite a botched initial rollout, Americans are hungry for COVID-19 vaccine information, Google data show.
The Mars Perseverance rover landing will be the most difficult ever
Perseverance will have to land on Mars without the help of mission control — NASA scientists call it the "seven minutes of terror."
Science
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Mars rover beams back dramatic landing selfie
Engineers say the rover is healthy and operating normally after its hair-raising descent to the surface.
What's behind the extreme cold in Texas?
Meteorologists saw this extreme winter weather coming weeks in advance. Here's what is causing it.
Texas weather woes foreshadow climate change disasters
Hot-weather infrastructure and an isolated power grid have left the state unprepared for extreme weather.
NASA reveals first two photos of Mars taken by Perseverance
"Hello, world. My first look at my forever home," the rover tweeted upon arrival.
"Touchdown confirmed!": NASA rover lands on Mars
The $2.4 billion Perseverance rover is on a mission to search for signs of past life and collect Martian rock samples for return to Earth.
Health
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Former Trump official details "grave misstep" in COVID response
"It was the one effective, widely available tool that we had in the arsenal to deal with this...It was a grave misstep," Pottinger told "Face the Nation."
Florida Governor faces criticism over COVID vaccine distribution
Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia said a deal bypassed county protocol, allowing a select group of residents to go the front of the vaccine line.
Winter storms hamper delivery of 6 million vaccine doses
Winter weather shut down more than 2,000 vaccine distribution centers.
Women dressed as elderly caught trying to get vaccine, officials say
The women disguised themselves with bonnets, gloves and glasses.
NCAA to allow limited fan attendance at March Madness tournaments
The governing body is permitting 25% capacity at the men's tournament and 17% at the women's.
MoneyWatch
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Texans without water or shelter face another foe: Price gouging
Some Houston-area residents are reporting "outrageous prices" on food and other necessities, local officials say.
What to do if you didn't get a stimulus check
Americans may still have options if they didn't receive a payment in the first two rounds of emergency relief.
FedEx scrambles to keep COVID-19 vaccine shipments on track
Delivery giant rerouting vaccine doses through other states after winter storm disrupts its main hub in Tennessee.
Black franchisee says "systemic racism" has prevailed at McDonald's
Herbert Washington alleges McDonald's has not allowed Black owners to buy locations in affluent communities.
U.K. top court rules drivers are Uber "workers" entitled to benefits
"Drivers are in a position of subordination and dependency to Uber," the Supreme Court's 7 judges said in their unanimously ruling.
Crime
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Why did a crazed gunman take his own life in a remote N.Y. town after killing spree?
Clues left behind solved the mystery of a deadly attack on the family of a federal judge and rival men's rights attorney.
Federal judge Esther Salas: "My son's death cannot be in vain"
A lawyer is gunned down at his California home by a killer posing as a deliveryman. Days later, another other deadly ambush at the home of a federal judge in N.J.
Wealthy Florida couple give different accounts of violent confrontation
Police respond to a call from a man claiming an intruder brutally attacked him and his wife, but everything changes after the wife tells her side of the story.
Over 235 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 235 people for their alleged roles in the riot.
9 Oath Keepers indicted for conspiracy in Capitol riot
Federal prosecutors announced a nine-person indictment of Oath Keepers militia members, including new charges for six who were recently arrested and charged Friday.
Space
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Northrop Grumman launches cargo ship to space station
The Cygnus cargo ship is loaded with more than 8,000 pounds of supplies and equipment.
Mars rover beams back dramatic landing selfie
Engineers say the rover is healthy and operating normally after its hair-raising descent to the surface.
NASA reveals first two photos of Mars taken by Perseverance
"Hello, world. My first look at my forever home," the rover tweeted upon arrival.
"Touchdown confirmed!": NASA rover lands on Mars
The $2.4 billion Perseverance rover is on a mission to search for signs of past life and collect Martian rock samples for return to Earth.
How NASA will bring Martian rocks back to Earth for first time ever
Never before have humans brought a piece of another planet back to Earth. "If it sounds complicated, it is," a top NASA scientist said. "If it sounds extreme, it most certainly is."
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"The Deliveryman Murders": How investigators connected the cases
Two men are shot and killed at their homes 2,800 miles apart by a man delivering a package – how a car full of clues helped solve the murders.
Photos: Rare snowfall blankets the Mediterranean
An unusual winter weather pattern brought snow to places that rarely see it.
Evidence photos: Reuschel attempted murder case
Mike Reuschel told police he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an intruder, but she later told police her husband was the real assailant.
Ranking every Super Bowl, from worst to first
There have been some super games since 1967, but which one is the best?
TV shows canceled or ended in 2020
It was the end of the road for "Supernatural," "Hawaii Five-0," "Modern Family" and more.
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The Deliveryman Murders
A judge’s son is gunned down by a man delivering a package. 2,800 miles away, an eerily similar crime — this time the target is a lawyer. Who is behind the killings? CBS News correspondent Tracy Smith reports for "48 Hours".
Security cameras show Fla. couple before violent confrontation
Home security camera footage played in court captured some of the movements of Mike and Sue Reuschel inside their Gainesville, Florida, home on the night of February 2, 2018. Prosecutors allege Mike Reuschel attempted to murder his wife that night. Mike says Sue attacked him and he acted in self-defense.
Reuschel vs. Reuschel
A wealthy Florida businessman is arrested after a violent confrontation with his wife – she survived. Did his daughter’s sumptuous wedding lead to a murderous rage? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Alex Trebek's wardrobe donated to the homeless
Alex Trebek's wardrobe from "Jeopardy!" is being donated to a nonprofit where men who've struggled with homelessness, incarceration or addiction can suit up for a shot at redemption. Adriana Diaz has more.
Manufacturers face aluminum can shortage
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to shift consumer drinking habits from bars and restaurants to private homes, beverage manufacturers are concerned about a looming shortage of aluminum cans. Charlie De Mar has more.