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Olivia Rodrigo on the heartbreak of "Sour"
Beginning with her smash hit single, "Drivers License," 18-year-old Olivia Rodrigo is on a run that few singer-songwriters can even dream about, with her very first album, "Sour," debuting at #1 earlier this year. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Rodrigo about writing songs of heartbreak, and the value of therapy.
Taking leaf-peeping to new heights
In Aspen, Colo., some fans of fall foliage go to extremes for a spectacular view – namely, jumping off a cliff above a sea of autumnal oranges, reds, yellows and golds. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on paragliding in a leaf peeper's paradise.
Taking a flying car for a test drive
After years of development, the BlackFly personal aerial vehicle will soon be on sale. Correspondent John Blackstone set out to see how someone with no flying experience could manage behind the controls.
The battle over Roe v. Wade
With abortion becoming more and more restricted in many states, and with a majority-conservative Supreme Court primed to decide on a woman's constitutional right to an abortion, access to the procedure in the future is unclear, and the return of "back-alley abortions" is feared. Correspondent Rita Braver looks at how women, civil rights proponents, doctors, and anti-abortion advocates are fighting over the viability of Roe v. Wade, and whether compromise is possible on one of the most contentious issues of today.
Billy Porter on juggling the demands of stardom
Actor-dancer-singer-director Billy Porter has won Tony, Emmy and Grammy Awards, and is author of a new memoir, "Unprotected." He talks with correspondent Seth Doane about a childhood filled with years of rejection, doubt and abuse – and about how he survived and triumphed.
Louise Penny & Hillary Rodham Clinton, co-authors
Bestselling mystery writer Louise Penny and former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton forged a friendship having experienced loss – Penny, of her husband; Clinton, of an election; and together, of a beloved mutual friend. Together they've collaborated on a novel, "State of Terror." Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with Clinton and Penny about how co-writing the ripped-from-the-headlines conspiracy thriller during the pandemic, featuring two middle-aged female heroes, was a form of therapy for both.
A kindness yard sale
In Arlington, Virginia, all proceeds from the yard sales that Susan Thompson-Gaines holds go to fund random acts of kindness throughout her community. Correspondent Steve Hartman talks with Thompson-Gaines about a true yard sale find.
What's behind supply chain breakdowns?
In recent months, supply chain problems have been blamed for shortages affecting just about every sector of industry and commerce. But what exactly is broken, and why? Correspondent David Pogue asked the experts to supply answers.
Les Paul's prototype Gibson Goldtop, up for sale
One of the most influential instruments of the past century – the first approved prototype of Les Paul's Gibson Goldtop, dubbed #1 – is going on the auction block later this week. Correspondent Anthony Mason talks with Gene Paul about the development of his father's now-iconic electric guitar, and its impact on music ever since.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including comic and announcer Alan Kalter.
Nature: Arkansas wildlife
"Sunday Morning" takes us on a day trip to Lake Fort Smith State Park in Crawford County, Arkansas. Videographer: Roy Neher.
Nature: Brown Pelicans
"Sunday Morning" takes us among Brown Pelicans at California's Rodeo Lagoon near Sausolito. Videographer: Lee McEachern.
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Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen on race, friendship, and the influence of fathers
Preview (Oct. 24): The former president and the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter discuss their podcast and book, "Renegades: Born in the USA."
This week on "Sunday Morning" (October 24)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program
Weak links in the supply chain
In recent months, supply chain problems have been blamed for shortages affecting just about every sector of industry and commerce. But what exactly is broken, and why?
Billy Porter: "Dream the impossible, because the impossible is possible"
The Tony-, Emmy- and Grammy-winning actor-dancer-singer-director (and now author, of the memoir "Unprotected") talks about a childhood filled with years of rejection, doubt and abuse – and about how he survived and triumphed.
Olivia Rodrigo on "Sour" and the artistry of heartbreak
With her smash hit single, "Drivers License," and her #1 album "Sour," the 18-year-old is on a run that few singer-songwriters can even dream about.
Abortion: The great divide
With abortion restrictions increasing in many states, and with a conservative Supreme Court primed to decide on Roe v. Wade, access to the procedure in the future is unclear, and the return of "back-alley abortions" is feared.
Louise Penny & Hillary Rodham Clinton on their thriller collaboration
The bestselling mystery writer and the former Democratic presidential candidate forged a friendship having experienced loss – and working together on the conspiracy novel "State of Terror" was a form of therapy for both.
Les Paul's crowning achievement goes on the auction block
One of the most influential instruments of the past century – the first approved prototype of Paul's now-iconic Gibson Goldtop electric guitar – is going on the auction block this week.
Gallery: Notable Deaths in 2021
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Book Excerpt: "Renegades: Born in the USA" by Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen
The former president and the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter engage in a dialogue about personal stories – narratives shared through politics and music – that can help tell the story of an America striving to become a most just, more fair union.
Louise Penny & Hillary Rodham Clinton on their thriller collaboration
The bestselling mystery writer and the former Democratic presidential candidate forged a friendship having experienced loss – and working together on the conspiracy novel "State of Terror" was a form of therapy for both.
Book excerpts: "Unprotected: A Memoir" by Billy Porter
In excerpts adapted from his new autobiography, the Emmy-, Tony- and Grammy-winning actor-singer-dancer writes of his introduction to musical theater; and attending an open-call audition for "Dreamgirls."
Anthony Doerr on his latest literary epic, "Cloud Cuckoo Land"
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "All the Light We Cannot See," who has returned with a new historical novel that spans more than 700 years, talks about the power of telling stories that transcend time.
Book excerpt: "Cloud Cuckoo Land" by Anthony Doerr
Don't miss our interview with the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "All the Light We Cannot See" Oct. 3!
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Billy Porter: "Dream the impossible, because the impossible is possible"
The Tony-, Emmy- and Grammy-winning actor-dancer-singer-director (and now author, of the memoir "Unprotected") talks about a childhood filled with years of rejection, doubt and abuse – and about how he survived and triumphed.
Olivia Rodrigo on "Sour" and the artistry of heartbreak
With her smash hit single, "Drivers License," and her #1 album "Sour," the 18-year-old is on a run that few singer-songwriters can even dream about.
Daniel Craig looks beyond James Bond
After five films in which he starred as Ian Fleming's secret agent 007, the actor is saying bon voyage to the character with the release of "No Time to Die." Does he care who carries on with the role?
Anthony Doerr on his latest literary epic, "Cloud Cuckoo Land"
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "All the Light We Cannot See," who has returned with a new historical novel that spans more than 700 years, talks about the power of telling stories that transcend time.
How Adrienne Warren becomes Tina Turner on stage
The Tony-nominated star of "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical," reopening on Broadway next month, talks about how she recreated the rock legend in her fiery performance, and how time off due to the pandemic reoriented her career.
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Ceramic artist Roberto Lugo's spin on teapots
Having grown up in a North Philadelphia neighborhood better known for poverty and crime than for pottery, the 40-year-old artist's transformative ceramics are a modern take on classic design, featuring the faces of his personal heroes.
"Automania" at MoMA: How our love of cars fueled art
An exhibition at New York's Museum of Modern Art explores our fascination with the automobile, and features cars as art, as well as art influenced by cars.
"Diana": Three acts in the life of a musical
A stage musical based on the life of Princess Diana was headed to New York when Broadway shut down in March 2020. "Diana" will finally open this fall, but with a twist: you can watch it first at home.
Christo's dream unveiled: A wrapped Arc de Triomphe
When the artist famous for wrapping landmarks and landscapes in brilliant fabric died in 2020, many doubted there would still be more of his spectacles to experience. But last week, a long-planned dream of Christo and his late wife, Jeanne-Claude, was realized in Paris.
The New Season in Art: The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures premieres
On September 30 the long-awaited museum dedicated to film history and culture will open in Los Angeles – just one of the highlights on display in the new exhibition season. Check out our list of coming attractions.
Moments In Nature
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Moments In Nature
Nature: Arkansas wildlife
"Sunday Morning" takes us on a day trip to Lake Fort Smith State Park in Crawford County, Arkansas. Videographer: Roy Neher.
Nature: Brown Pelicans
"Sunday Morning" takes us among Brown Pelicans at California's Rodeo Lagoon near Sausolito. Videographer: Lee McEachern.
Nature: Arizona's painted desert
"Sunday Morning" takes us to the picturesque rocky badlands of northern Arizona. Videographer: Brad Markel.
Nature: Sandhill cranes
"Sunday Morning" visits sandhill cranes dancing at dusk at the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve near Lodi, California. Videographer: Lee McEachern.
Nature: A memorial of water
On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, "Sunday Morning" visits Lower Manhattan, and the memorial to those who were lost. Videographer: Derek Davis.
From The Archives
From The Archives
From 2019: ZZ Top
Bassist Dusty Hill, of the bluesy country rock band ZZ Top, died this summer at age 72. Watch Jim Axelrod's 2019 interview with Hill, guitarist Billy Gibbons, and drummer Frank Beard (the one without a beard).
From 2019: The armless archer
One of the top-ranked archers in the country is 38-year-old Matt Stutzman of Fairfield, Iowa, who has medaled in a sport that many would have thought beyond his reach: he was born without arms. Lee Cowan finds out how, with a simple bow and arrow, a man who just wanted to provide for his family became an inspiration. (This story was originally broadcast on November 3, 2019.)
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 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.]
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Minneapolis cop charged in car crash that killed Leneal Frazier
The officer involved in a fatal car crash has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide.
Dads spend time in Louisiana school to curb violence among students
After a violent week of fighting in school at Southwood High School, a group of dads decided to take matters into their own hands.
A record amount of Americans are quitting their jobs due to pandemic burnout
Millions of Americans have quit their jobs due to pandemic burnout. Many have started their own companies.
Lawmaker tests positive for COVID hours after voting on House floor
He was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center "out of an abundance of caution," his office said.
U.S. reports record number of migrant apprehensions along Mexican border
Roughly 61% of the migrants encountered were quickly expelled to Mexico or their homeland under a pandemic-era policy known as Title 42.
Politics
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U.S. airstrike in Syria kills al Qaeda senior leader, Pentagon says
U.S. Central Command said that early indications did not reveal any civilian casualties as a result of the strike.
Lawmaker tests positive for COVID hours after voting on House floor
He was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center "out of an abundance of caution," his office said.
U.S. reports record number of migrant apprehensions along Mexican border
Roughly 61% of the migrants encountered were quickly expelled to Mexico or their homeland under a pandemic-era policy known as Title 42.
This week on "Face the Nation," October 24, 2021
Rep. Bennie Thompson, Zalmay Khalilzad, and more appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Giuliani associate convicted on campaign finance charges
Parnas and another business associate Igor Fruman were arrested in 2019 while trying to board an international flight with one-way tickets.
Health
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A record amount of Americans are quitting their jobs due to pandemic burnout
Millions of Americans have quit their jobs due to pandemic burnout. Many have started their own companies.
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.
Walmart recalls room spray for "rare and dangerous" bacteria
CDC urges consumers not to even open recalled bottles and use gloves in returning them to the retailer.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11 was over 90% effective
A panel of the FDA's vaccine advisers will be discussing the data on Tuesday.
Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots greenlighted by CDC
Up to 99 million Americans are now eligible for an additional dose.
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SPAC backing Trump has surged more than 800%, sparking meme-stock comparisons
The former president's social media venture is creating a trading frenzy. But the company has no financial results yet.
Walmart recalls room spray for "rare and dangerous" bacteria
CDC urges consumers not to even open recalled bottles and use gloves in returning them to the retailer.
Restaurateurs across U.S. beg to extend outdoor dining
Appetites for indoor dining wane amid Delta variant, while outdoor seating becomes less palatable as temps drop.
Lyft recorded more than 4,000 sexual assault cases since 2017
The report, which was released Thursday, showed that more than 360 rapes were reported in three years.
Walmart shoppers can now buy bitcoin at kiosks in some stores
Cryptocurrency becoming more mainstream as largest U.S. retailer hosts Coinstar machines in 200 locations.
World
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Afghan girls determined to return to school
Since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, schools have been off-limits to most older girls. But women continue to rally for education for all.
Former US Envoy to Afghanistan on trusting the Taliban and why he resigned
Zalmay Khalilzad shares his insight with Margaret Brennan in an exclusive interview
Former US Envoy to Afghanistan on Powell's lasting legacy
Zalmay Khalilzad shares the impression Powell left on his career
Former envoy to Afghanistan on the fate of girls under Taliban
With the Taliban back in control of Afghanistan, what is the fate of Afghan women and young girls?
How many Americans are left in Afghanistan?
The former US envoy to Afghanistan weighs in on the state of returning American citizens back home from the embattled region.
Entertainment
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Book Excerpt: "Renegades: Born in the USA" by Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen
The former president and the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter engage in a dialogue about personal stories – narratives shared through politics and music – that can help tell the story of an America striving to become a most just, more fair union.
Peter Scorali, "Bosom Buddies" and "Girls" actor, dies at 66
Scolari rose to fame in 1980 when he and Tom Hanks co-starred in the sitcom "Bosom Buddies."
19-year-old rapper fatally shot in Sweden
An award-winning 19-year-old Swedish rapper was shot to death in southern Stockholm in an incident that media reports on Friday said was likely to be gang-related.
The best holiday movies, ranked (and where you can stream them)
Ring in the holiday season by streaming these festive films.
Young Thug sues over allegedly stolen bag with $100,000 worth of jewelry
Rapper Young Thug said an apartment concierge let an unknown person take his Louis Vuitton bag holding about 200 unreleased songs and more than $100,000 worth of jewelry and cash.
Technology
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Walmart shoppers can buy bitcoin at kiosks in some stores
Cryptocurrency becoming more mainstream as largest U.S. retailer hosts Coinstar machines in 200 locations.
SPAC backing Trump Media surges more than 800%
The former president's social media venture is creating a trading frenzy. But the company has no financial results yet.
Trump plan for new media venture gets Wall Street's thumbs up
Shares of Digital World Acquisition, the SPAC that wants to take Donald Trump's new media venture public, quadrupled in value in Wall Street trading Thursday.
Ransomware crew posed as real company to attract workers
Cybercriminals' recruitment drive stem from a desire for "comparatively cheap, skilled labor," researchers say.
How fake social accounts are getting people "duped out of money"
It is unknown how many fake accounts are on Facebook
Science
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Vikings landed in North America 471 years before Columbus
A solar storm and chopped wood proved that Vikings were present in Newfoundland, Canada in 1021 AD.
Here's how climate change is hurting your health
"There is no safe global temperature rise from a health perspective," a new report says, "and additional warming will affect every U.S. region."
Reports warn climate change threatens security
The U.S. is getting a stark warning on the effects of climate change. Reports from defense and intelligence agencies say natural disasters like floods and droughts are forcing tens of millions around the world to flee their homes — creating a threat to U.S. national security.
Climate change program at risk in spending bill
Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of coal-rich West Virginia says he's opposed to the "Clean Electricity Performance Program," which is part of the multi-trillion dollar reconciliation bill his party is trying to pass. Environmental experts say the program is key to making significant progress in the fight against climate change. Environmentalist Bill McKibben joins CBSN to discuss what's at stake.
First look at experimental kidney transplant
The first successful experimental transplantation of a genetically engineered pig kidney to a human body was recently accomplished at NYU Langone's Transplant Institute. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook sat down for an exclusive interview with the lead scientist behind the breakthrough.
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Minneapolis cop charged in car crash that killed Leneal Frazier
The officer involved in a fatal car crash has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide.
4 dead after shooting in Tacoma, Washington
The Tacoma Police Department said that two females and two males were killed in the afternoon shooting.
Robert Durst charged with 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst
Durst was sentenced last week to life in prison for murdering a confidante whom prosecutors say helped him cover up Kathie Durst's killing.
Timeline: The disappearance and homicide of Gabby Petito
The "Van Life" vlogger was reported missing on September 11, 2021. What happened between her and her fiancé Brian Laundrie in the days leading up to her death?
R.I. Nightclub owners speak out for the first time since deadly fire
"A day doesn't go by that we don't think about it," says owner Jeff Derderian. Survivors and victims' families can't forget either.
Space
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First lunar samples in over 45 years key to moon's history
The rock samples are the youngest ever collected, and indicate there was volcanic activity on the Moon much later than previously thought.
Boeing zeros in on cause of Starliner launch scrub
Boeing hopes to be ready for another Starliner launch try in the first half of 2022.
Film crew shot 30 hours of footage on trip to space station
If the project stays on track, the movie will beat a Hollywood production announced last year by NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX, starring Tom Cruise, to the silver screen.
Giant planet discovered orbiting dead star may be a glimpse into our solar system's future
Astronomers came across a Jupiter-like planet revolving around a dead star near the center of the Milky Way.
NASA studying solar array issue with Lucy asteroid probe
One of the Lucy probe's two solar arrays may not have fully deployed and locked in place after launch Saturday.
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The best holiday movies, ranked (and where you can stream them)
Ring in the holiday season by streaming these festive films.
Linda O'Keefe murder: Inside the investigation
Newport Beach Police give 11-year-old Linda O'Keefe a voice on Twitter hoping to solve her cold case 45 years later.
TV shows canceled or ended in 2021
This list contains everything from long-running favorites to short-lived Netflix sitcoms
Jasmine Hartin case: What happened on the pier?
A wealthy socialite and a senior police official end up on a moonlit pier in paradise. Then a single fatal shot rings out. Locals called it the crime of the young decade, but what happened?
Richest women in the world, ranked by net worth
Their fortunes start at $7 billion and go up — way up — from there
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Nature photographer Jim Balog on "The Takeout"
Nature photographer Jim Balog joined Major Garrett to talk about his new book "The Human Element," in which he documents wildfires and the melting of sea ice, and he also shared stories of how he captured the images on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
CBSN Originals: Deepfakes and the Fog of Truth
A new CBSN Originals documentary reveals the growing threat posed by technology that makes lies look true and the truth seem false.
Former US Envoy to Afghanistan on trusting the Taliban and why he resigned
Zalmay Khalilzad shares his insight with Margaret Brennan in an exclusive interview
Former US Envoy to Afghanistan on Powell's lasting legacy
Zalmay Khalilzad shares the impression Powell left on his career
Former envoy to Afghanistan on the fate of girls under Taliban
With the Taliban back in control of Afghanistan, what is the fate of Afghan women and young girls?