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Interracial marriages more common, but still face barriers
Many things have changed in the 54 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, in Loving v. Virginia, that laws banning interracial marriage are unconstitutional. Today, at least 19% of new marriages in America involve spouses from different ethnic or racial groups. But that doesn't mean that the difficulties they face have disappeared. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with couples whose relationships and children still draw uncomfortable conversations about racism within families across every social and economic level, and about how their love ultimately conquers all.
Stephen King on "Lisey's Story," writing process
At 73, the bestselling author of horror and suspense has adapted his 2006 novel "Lisey's Story" into an Apple TV miniseries. Stephen King talks with "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley about maintaining his prodigious output; 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.
Meet Amazon's robots
According to recent Occupational Safety and Health Administration data, workers at Amazon fulfillment centers were seriously injured about twice as often as employees in other warehouses. To improve workplace safety, Amazon has been increasing its investment in robotic helpers to reduce injuries among its employees. With access granted for the first time ever, "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue visited the company's secret technology facility near Seattle to observe some of the most advanced warehouse robots yet developed, and to experience how high-tech tools are being used to aid human workers.
"In the Heights" star Anthony Ramos
The actor and singer who was featured in the original cast of Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash hit, "Hamilton," now stars in the film version of Miranda's first Tony Award-winning musical, "In the Heights." Anthony Ramos talks with correspondent Kelefa Sanneh about life in Brooklyn before "Hamilton," Latino representation in musical theater, and the joys and distractions of filming in New York's Washington Heights.
How farm animals began "goat-crashing" Zoom
Bored with Zoom calls at work? You can book a goat from the Cronkshaw Fold Farm in England to crash your online business meeting, because who wouldn't rather watch a cute baby goat? Correspondent Imitiaz Tyab talks with the farmer whose affection for silliness has made mini-celebrities of her caprine charges.
Biting into the origin story of Flamin' Hot Cheetos
For years, Richard Montanez sold his own American success story: while working as a janitor at a Frito-Lay factory in California, he cold-called the company CEO to pitch the snack food hit Flamin' Hot Cheetos. There's just one problem: Flamin' Hot Cheetos were already on store shelves. Montanez talks with correspondent Lee Cowan about how this snack food creation story has become as messy as the chips' orange coating.
A perfect wedding out of the ashes
Bride and groom Elizabeth and Jake Landuyt say their wedding on Mackinac Island, Mich., was like a fairy tale – until a building next to their wedding venue caught fire, forcing their guests to evacuate. What happened next could only be described as a true fairy tale ending. Steve Hartman reports.
The lore of magazines as a window on the world
Before the internet, magazines were the primary source of information on matters of news, science and culture. Correspondent Jim Axelrod visited a recent exhibition of highlights from one collector's massive library of 83,000 magazines dating back as far as the 1700s, to see how writers and photographers opened the world to the reading public.
F. Lee Bailey: An appreciation
The lawyer famed for high-profile defendants died last week at age 87. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty looks back at F. Lee Bailey's career, and his controversies.
"Sunday Morning" Full Episode 6/13
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Rita Braver looks at interracial marrieds who still face discomfort from family or friends over race. Plus: Pauley sits down with author Stephen King; David Pogue checks out robots being developed by Amazon for its fulfillment centers; Kelefa Sanneh talks with Anthony Ramos, star of "In the Heights"; Jim Axelrod visits an exhibition of magazines; Lee Cowan bites into the origin story of Flamin' Hot Cheetos; and Imitiaz Tyab meets some goats being hired to crash Zoom calls.
The Book Report: New fiction and nonfiction
Washington Post book critic Ron Charles checks out some of the latest titles to recommend, including a new biography, "The Double Life of Bob Dylan: A Restless, Hungry Feeling, 1941-1966" by Clinton Heylin.
A cop's most disarming weapon: compassion
Correspondent Steve Hartman revisits some of his most memorable stories about police officers who wear their badges over a loving heart.
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Biting into the flamin' hot origin story of Flamin' Hot Cheetos
For years, Richard Montañez sold an American success story that, as a janitor at a Frito-Lay factory, he cold-called the company CEO to pitch the snack food hit Flamin' Hot Cheetos. There's just one problem: Flamin' Hot Cheetos were already on store shelves.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 13)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program
"In the Heights" star Anthony Ramos on Latino representation in musical theater
The actor and singer featured in the original cast of "Hamilton" now stars in the film version of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning musical, "In the Heights."
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.
The lore of magazines as a window on the world
One collector's massive library of 83,000 magazines dating back to the 1700s, recently curated in the exhibit "Magazines and the American Experience," shows how, in the pre-internet age, magazines were the primary source of information, news, science and culture.
Meet the robots inside Amazon's fulfillment centers
With access granted for the first time ever, "Sunday Morning" visited the company's secret technology facility near Seattle to observe how high-tech tools are being used to aid human workers.
Interracial marriages now more common, but not without challenges
Fifty-four years after laws banning interracial marriage were declared unconstitutional, at least 19% of new marriages in the U.S. involve spouses from different ethnic or racial groups – but couples still face uncomfortable difficulties surrounding race.
F. Lee Bailey: An appreciation
The lawyer famed for high-profile defendants died last week at age 87. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty looks back at Bailey's career and his controversies.
Views from behind the badge: Rebuilding the public's trust in the police
Officers from across the country offer a street-level perspective of the issues they face (from anti-police sentiment to the price paid by all officers for the actions of bad cops), and how they are working to strengthen community ties.
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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.
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (June 6)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles.
The lore of magazines as a window on the world
One collector's massive library of 83,000 magazines dating back to the 1700s, recently curated in the exhibit "Magazines and the American Experience," shows how, in the pre-internet age, magazines were the primary source of information, news, science and culture.
Book excerpt: "The Double Life of Bob Dylan"
The first of a two-volume biography by Clinton Heylin is a revelation, rewriting the life and career of the singer-songwriter, as previously documented by earlier biographers and ascribed by Dylan himself.
Reappraising Ernest Hemingway
To many, the celebrated author of such classics as "The Sun Also Rises" and "The Old Man and the Sea" was the very definition of toxic masculinity. But a new PBS documentary finds the writer's literary image, personality and sexuality are not so cut-and-dried.
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2021 Tribeca Festival: More highlights you can stream at home (Part 3)
The 20th annual festival is not limited to NYC audiences, with many world premiere features and documentaries available to stream at home.
2021 Tribeca Festival: More highlights you can stream at home (Part 2)
The 20th annual festival is not limited to NYC audiences, with many world premiere features and documentaries available to stream at home.
2021 Tribeca Festival: Opening highlights to stream at home
The 20th annual festival is not limited to NYC audiences, with many world premiere features and documentaries available to stream at home.
The colorful world of Alexander Girard
In a world accustomed to straight lines, cold, shiny surfaces, and grey and black hues, architect and designer Alexander Girard (1907–1993) turned to bright colors, exciting textures and sensuous shapes. Correspondent Mo Rocca visited the Palm Springs Art Museum in California, which recently hosted an exhibition celebrating Girard's iconic designs for homes, offices, restaurants, and even an airline.
Illustrating the power of emoji
No word would suffice to express the fluency with which these shorthand icons in texts and emails and on social media have become a language unto themselves. Find out how new symbols are added to the lexicon.
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"In the Heights" star Anthony Ramos on Latino representation in musical theater
The actor and singer featured in the original cast of "Hamilton" now stars in the film version of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning musical, "In the Heights."
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.
Bill Bratton on police reform: "One cop can effectively improve the image of the profession, or destroy it"
The former police commissioner in NYC, Boston and L.A. spent decades instituting reforms that lowered crime and bolstered the public's bond with those who serve and protect. Now, he fears much of what he helped create is crumbling.
Rich Little: Still making a great impression
At 82, the comedian who has impersonated hundreds of celebrities and politicians over the years shows no signs of letting up.
A Medal of Honor recipient's continued service
During the Battle of Iwo Jima, Marine Cpl. Hershel "Woody" Williams succeeded in destroying several heavily-defended machine-gun pillboxes. But his service to his country, and his gallantry, did not end there.
Moments in Nature
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Nature: Canadian Rockies
"Sunday Morning" takes us to the cool heights of the Canadian Rockies. Videographer: James Napoli.
Nature: Muir Woods National Monument
"Sunday Morning" takes us to the Muir Woods National Monument in California, a contemplative forest that's been called a "temple of peace." Videographer: Lance Milbrand.
Nature: Yosemite National Park
"Sunday Morning" takes us amidst the splendors of Yosemite National Park in California. Videographer: Scot Miller.
Nature: Red foxes' den
"Sunday Morning" takes us on a visit to a spring litter of red foxes, at home in Durham, Maine. Videographer: Mauricio Handler.
Nature: Sandhill cranes and their chicks
On this Mother's Day "Sunday Morning" takes us among sandhill cranes and their chicks in Titusville, Florida. Videographer: Doug Jensen.
From The Archives
From The Archives
Lessons from Scholastic
Publisher Dick Robinson, the chairman, president and CEO of Scholastic, died Saturday at the age of 84. Watch Rita Braver's profile of Robinson from earlier this year.
From 2018: The Go-Go's: Breaking barriers
Correspondent Tracy Smith sits down with The Go-Go's, arguably the most successful all-female band in rock 'n' roll history. Four of the five members – Charlotte Caffey, Belinda Carlisle, Kathy Valentine and Jane Wiedlin – talk about their hit songs like "Vacation," "We Got the Beat" and "Our Lips Are Sealed"; their rollercoaster relationships with each other; and the new Broadway musical, "Head Over Heels," which features 17 of the group's songs.
From 2019: Carole King plays herself in the Broadway musical "Beautiful"
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" celebrates its fifth anniversary on Broadway this week. Gayle King sits down with Carole King on the set of the hit show to discover if the legendary singer-songwriter's life is still "beautiful," and watches as the music legend, for the first time, steps onto the stage in Act 2 to play herself.
From 2019: Tina Turner on her love story
In an interview with CBS News' Gayle King, the legendary singer talker about her latest memoir, "My Love Story"; about her life with Ike Turner; her husband, Edwin Bach; and the pain of losing her son Craig to suicide.
From 2018: Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters on music after Kurt Cobain
Forty-nine-year-old Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl will go to any extreme, and won't let a little thing like a broken leg and dislocated ankle - suffered during a stage fall in Sweden - get in the way. The former drummer of the grunge band Nirvana talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about reentering music following the suicide of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. Mason also talks with Grohl's Foo Fighters bandmates about keeping rock's flame burning.
World
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Major airlines, banks among those hit by latest brief online outage
U.S.-based carriers and Australian banks were among those reporting disruptions. Similar waves of tech hiccups have hit in recent weeks.
Hungary's ban on "promotion" of homosexuality to kids draws fire
U.S. says latest moves by Hungary's long-time autocratic leader Viktor Orban "have no place in democratic society."
China launches 3-man crew to its new space station
The three-man crew plans to spend three months aboard the Tianhe space station core module.
Biden says "I did what I came to do" in Putin meeting
Putin described the meeting — the first since President Biden took office in January — as "constructive."
Justice Department reverses Trump-era restrictions on asylum
Many of the asylum cases filed by Central American migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border cite domestic violence and gang persecution.
U.S.
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More than 30 pelicans found mutilated along California coastline
A Southern California wildlife care organization is seeking the public's help to find whoever is responsible for deliberately breaking the wings of brown pelicans at some beaches.
Massive power outage sparks more outrage in Puerto Rico
The latest outage unleashed a flood of complaints online as anger spread among thousands of people who were forced to throw out food and refrigerated medication including insulin in recent days.
Democratic candidates for NYC mayor spar in feisty final debate
The final debate, which took place in the iconic NYC studio that's home to "Saturday Night Live," covered topics such as policing, mental health and homelessness.
Transgender students now protected under Title IX
The secretary of education said all LGBTQ+ students "deserve the opportunity to learn and thrive in schools that are free from discrimination."
House passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
For many Black Americans, especially those from Southern states, Juneteenth has been an important day in history for over 150 years.
Politics
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Democratic candidates for NYC mayor spar in feisty final debate
The final debate, which took place in the iconic NYC studio that's home to "Saturday Night Live," covered topics such as policing, mental health and homelessness.
House passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
For many Black Americans, especially those from Southern states, Juneteenth has been an important day in history for over 150 years.
Biden says "I did what I came to do" in Putin meeting
Putin described the meeting — the first since President Biden took office in January — as "constructive."
Justice Dept drops lawsuit against John Bolton, closes investigation
The Justice Department had sued Bolton for the profits he made from his bestselling book on his time as Trump's national security adviser.
11 Republican senators agree to bipartisan infrastructure deal
Details of the bipartisan deal have not yet been released, and it isn't yet clear how the measure will be paid for.
Entertainment
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Rita Moreno pushes back against "In the Heights" criticism
"You can never do right, it seems," Moreno said Tuesday. "I'm simply saying, can't you just wait a while and leave it alone?"
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
News of Mindy Kaling's "Scooby Doo" spinoff spurs reactions
Velma, like Kaling, will be of East Asian descent and some on Twitter have shared racist opinions on this choice.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda addresses "In the Heights" controversy
"In trying to paint a mosaic of this community, we fell short. I'm truly sorry. I'm learning from the feedback, I thank you for raising it and listening," Lin-Manuel Miranda, the film's creator, said.
Technology
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Major airlines, banks among those hit by latest brief online outage
U.S.-based carriers and Australian banks were among those reporting disruptions. Similar waves of tech hiccups have hit in recent weeks.
China launches 3-man crew to its new space station
The three-man crew plans to spend three months aboard the Tianhe space station core module.
80% of ransomware victims suffer repeat attacks, new report says
A quarter of businesses surveyed ultimately shut down, with nearly one in three losing top leadership, either by dismissal or resignation, and 29% forced to eliminate jobs.
Chrissy Teigen apologizes for her "old awful" tweets
Teigen admitted to being "an insecure, attention seeking troll."
Cyber spying campaign blamed on China was much wider than thought
Hackers exploited devices of VPN-provider Pulse to access Verizon, NYC subways, and more major companies and government agencies. Beijing denies any involvement.
Science
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More than 30 pelicans found mutilated along California coastline
A Southern California wildlife care organization is seeking the public's help to find whoever is responsible for deliberately breaking the wings of brown pelicans at some beaches.
Record-breaking heat wave puts strain on states' power grids
Temperatures are rising well above 100 degrees in some places.
8 Royal Caribbean crew members test positive for COVID
Royal Caribbean said all 1,400 crew members would be fully vaccinated against COVID by June 18. Just days before, eight tested positive.
Arizona governor blocks COVID policies at public universities
Arizona State University said it won't require face masks to be worn by those who are vaccinated, but will require unvaccinated students to be tested for COVID.
Federal judge reverses Biden's ban on new oil and gas leases
The move applies to federal lands and waters and deals a blow to climate change activists. Thirteen states sued in an effort to get the ban lifted.
Health
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Biogen Alzheimer's drug may be a Medicare "budget buster"
At $56,000 per year, Aduhelm "could be a real budget-buster" for the government health program, some experts say.
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.
Arizona governor blocks COVID policies at public universities
Arizona State University said it won't require face masks to be worn by those who are vaccinated, but will require unvaccinated students to be tested for COVID.
Half of U.S. cosmetics contain toxic chemicals, study says
"People are being poisoned every day" as study finds more than 50% of beauty products in the U.S. contain dangerous chemicals.
U.S. COVID deaths top 600,000 amid growing concern about variant
The nationwide death rate has slowed to a level not seen since the early weeks of the pandemic – but unvaccinated people are still at risk as more contagious variants spread.
MoneyWatch
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8 million households face eviction or foreclosure within weeks
One homeowner in Alabama is five months behind on her mortgage and hopes she can strike a deal with her lender.
Major airlines, banks among those hit by latest brief online outage
U.S.-based carriers and Australian banks were among those reporting disruptions. Similar waves of tech hiccups have hit in recent weeks.
Wrongly denied funding, Black colleges are fighting back
"Our institutions have not — and still are not — being treated the same," one president of a historically black college said of the funding gap with other schools.
IRS sending millions more additional stimulus checks
Another 2.3 million payments are landing in bank accounts and mailboxes, with some people getting "plus-up" payments.
Coca-Cola's market value drops $4 billion after Ronaldo's snub
By the end of Ronaldo's press conference, Coca-Cola's shares had already started falling.
Crime
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1 killed and 5 wounded in Baltimore shooting
Police are asking residents to respond with any tips on the shooting.
Man charged with murder after allegedly plowing car into protest
The complaint does not suggest Kraus' actions were politically motivated.
3 Honolulu police officers charged in killing of 16-year-old boy
All three officers face up to life in prison without parole if convicted.
$1.2 million worth of cocaine washes up at Florida Space Force base
A wildlife manager at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station was performing a sea turtle nesting survey when she spotted a small package wrapped in plastic — and then she kept finding more of them.
Four killed, four injured in shooting at Chicago home
Three women and one man were killed when gunshots rang out following an argument early Tuesday, police say.
Space
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China launches 3-man crew to its new space station
The three-man crew plans to spend three months aboard the Tianhe space station core module.
Astronauts install new solar panel on ISS
Two astronauts floated outside the International Space Station Wednesday and attached a rolled-up solar array, the first of six intended to boost the lab's power back to factory fresh levels. CBSN's Lana Zak has the details.
Spacewalkers install, but are unable to deploy, new roll-out solar array
Two spacewalks are needed to install the first two of six new solar blankets, giving station power a needed boost.
Astronomers discover "weird" exoplanet that could have water clouds
Exoplanet TOI-1231 b is "oddly reminiscent" of Neptune, scientists say, and could contain clouds with water.
"Ring of fire" solar eclipse captured in photos around the world
Millions of people around the world marveled at the sight of the annular solar eclipse Thursday morning.
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Cayley Mandadi death: A look at her final hours
After attending a music festival with her boyfriend in October 2017, Cayley Mandadi died from injuries she sustained that day -- but what exactly caused her death?
Ted Bundy: The serial killer's final years
Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy's murder spree ended when he was caught shortly after attacking several women at Florida State University in Tallahassee.
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Richest people in the world
Forbes has updated their billionaires list, detailing the richest people around the world.
Richard Ramirez: The story, the evidence, the Night Stalker
Before the world knew Richard Ramirez as a convicted killer, he was known as the Night Stalker.
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Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce
CBSN and CBS MoneyWatch present "Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce." The special, anchored by Lana Zak, takes a look at the state of employment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and includes valuable information for job seekers and career changers.
Watch: China launches crew to its own space station
Three Chinese astronauts blasted off and rocketed into orbit Thursday, setting off after the recently-launched core module of China's new space station for a planned three-month stay. Read more here.
Congress passes bill to make Juneteenth federal holiday
The House on Wednesday passed legislation that would make June 19, or Juneteenth, a federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the U.S. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate on Tuesday and will now go to President Biden's desk for his signature, which would make Juneteenth the nation's 12th federal holiday. Read more here.
Pelicans injured in brutal attacks in California
More than two dozen pelicans have been found with severe injuries along a stretch of coastline in Orange County, California. Wildlife officials want to know who's responsible and are asking for help to track down the attacker. CBS Los Angeles' Michele Gile reports.
Expert on Putin's KGB background and his leadership style
Before launching his political career, and eventually becoming Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin was an intelligence officer for the KGB. Alexandra Vacroux, executive director of Harvard University's Davis Center for Russia and Eurasian Studies, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the first face-to-face meeting between Putin and President Biden, and how the Russian leader's background appears to influence his leadership style.