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Barack Obama speaks out
In his first television interview since the election of Joe Biden as the 46th President, former President Barack Obama sits down with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King to discuss the first volume of his memoirs, "A Promised Land." He talks about the enormous opposition he experienced as he entered the White House; the impact of his political career on his family; and why he campaigned for his former vice president – and spoke out so vociferously against his successor, President Donald Trump.
Pie art: One baker's delicious designs
When Lauren Ko began posting photos of her pie designs on Instagram, social media ate them up. She talks with correspondent Conor Knighton about her new book, "Pieometry," and about her sweet creations and pun-filled posts that leave fans “pie-ning” for more.
In Conversation: Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn are spreading holiday cheer as Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Netflix film "The Christmas Chronicles 2." And as correspondent Tracy Smith discovers, the actors and longtime partners' relationship has a certain magic all its own.
Leonard Lauder on Estée Lauder, as mother and icon
The chairman emeritus and former CEO of the global beauty behemoth Estée Lauder Companies talks with correspondent Alina Cho about his new memoir, "The Company I Keep," a book that is equal parts biography, business tome, philanthropy, and tribute to his mother, Estée Lauder (a woman who founded a cosmetics empire in her kitchen), and all the wisdom he's picked up along the way.
A pig in a pickle
A seemingly drama-free webcam stream, of a pig in a barn in Upstate New York, suddenly turned into hot programming when the barn caught fire. Laura Palladino, who was the sole viewer of the stream, became a hero when she least expected it. Steve Hartman reports.
Jim Gaffigan on saving face while wearing a mask
The comedian opines on how having a big head (both physically and metaphorically) can affect one's use of personal protective equipment.
Nature: California's Tahoe National Forest
“Sunday Morning” takes us to Tahoe National Forest, northwest of Lake Tahoe, in California. Videographer: Derek Reich.
"Sunday Morning" Full Episode 11/15
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, President Barack Obama talks with Gayle King in his first TV interview since the election of Joe Biden. Plus: Conor Knighton digs into the artistic pies created by Instagram star Lauren Ko, author of “Pieometry”; Alina Cho sits down with Leonard Lauder, chairman emeritus and former CEO of global beauty behemoth Estée Lauder Companies; Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell talk with Tracy Smith about sharing love, and the screen, together; and comedian Jim Gaffigan opines on saving face while wearing a mask. [Note: Today’s show is one hour, due to CBS Sports coverage of The Masters golf tournament.
Barack Obama on Trump: “This is not normal”
In his interview with CBS News’ Gayle King, former President Barack Obama comments on Election 2020, and President Donald Trump’s allegations, without evidence, that his election loss was due to fraud.
“Sunday Morning” Matinee: Paul Taylor Dance Company
Recorded at the Paul Taylor Dance Company’s Lower East Side Studio six months after the COVID-19 shutdown, Maria Ambrose and Lisa Borres perform an excerpt from Taylor's 1977 masterwork “Images,” with music by Claude Debussy. Visit the Taylor Company’s website (ptamd.org/benefit2020) for information on their November 19 virtual benefit, “Modern Is Now: Stories of Our Future.”
Pappy Van Winkle, the world's most coveted bourbon
Since 1935 the Van Winkles, of Louisville, has been producing a whiskey now so sought-after that a single bottle may fetch thousands of dollars on the resale market. Correspondent Lee Cowan goes in search of how this family's spirited product became a Holy Grail for whiskey aficionados.
From 2010: Jan's story - A love lost to Alzheimer's
Jan Chorlton was a promising television reporter working with CNN, ABC and CBS News. She was lively and daring, one of those people who celebrated life. But at only 40 years old, the subtle changes of lapses in memory began. Correspondent Barry Petersen reports a personal story of early-onset Alzheimer’s, first broadcast on “Sunday Morning” June 20, 2010. [Jan Chorlton Petersen died on May 11, 2013.]
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Barack Obama speaks out on politics, the presidency, and Donald Trump
In his first TV interview since Joe Biden's election, the former president sits down with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King to discuss his memoir, "A Promised Land"; life in and after the White House; and speaking out against his successor
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"
This week on "Sunday Morning" (November 15)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell on sharing love - and the screen - together
While the actors and longtime partners spread holiday cheer as Santa and Mrs. Claus in "The Christmas Chronicles 2," their relationship has a certain magic all its own
Leonard Lauder on Estée Lauder's family business
The chairman emeritus and former CEO of the global beauty behemoth talks about "The Company I Keep," a memoir that is equal parts biography, business tome, and tribute to his mother, Estée Lauder
Pie recipe: Happy As A Gram, from Lauren Ko's "Pieometry"
The pie designer's creations, a hit on Instagram, are now featured in a dazzling new cookbook
Book excerpt: The origin story of Estée Lauder, from "The Company I Keep"
Leonard Lauder writes of how his mother founded a company that would become a global behemoth, starting with beauty creams cooked up in the kitchen
Jim Gaffigan on saving face while wearing a mask
The comedian opines on how having a big head (both physically and metaphorically) can affect one's use of personal protective equipment
DOC NYC documentary film festival goes online
Highlights from America's largest non-fiction film festival, now streaming more than 200 features and shorts
Moments in Nature
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Nature: California's Tahoe National Forest
“Sunday Morning” takes us to Tahoe National Forest, northwest of Lake Tahoe, in California. Videographer: Derek Reich.
Nature: Migrating monarchs
"Sunday Morning" takes us to Cape May in New Jersey, on the flight path of monarch butterflies. Videographer: Jeff Reisly.
Nature: White Mountain National Forest
"Sunday Morning" takes us to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Videographer: Michael Clark.
A look at Yellowstone National Park
"Sunday Morning" shares a view of the elk living in Yellowstone National Park. Videographer: Brad Markel
Nature: Colorado forest
"Sunday Morning" witnesses an early snowfall at the San Juan National Forest near Durango, Colorado. Videographer: Scot Miller.
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From 2019: Alex Trebek on his cancer diagnosis
The "Jeopardy!" host died Sunday at age 80. Last year he talked with Jane Pauley about his chemotherapy, and his determination not to miss a day of work.
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell on sharing love — and the screen — together
While the actors and longtime partners spread holiday cheer as Santa and Mrs. Claus in "The Christmas Chronicles 2," their relationship has a certain magic all its own.
Sophia Loren on "The Life Ahead"
After a 10-year break from acting, the Academy Award-winner returns with a standout performance in a new Netflix film, directed by her son, Edoardo Ponti
Comedy legend Bob Newhart
A pioneer of observational humor, the comedian has imparted his deadpan delivery on award-winning comedy albums and classic TV sitcoms
Rock star Stevie Nicks, in her own words
Superstar Stevie Nicks has built up a devoted following over the course of her career, both as a member of rock band Fleetwood Mac and a solo artist in her own right.
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Book excerpt: The origin story of Estée Lauder, from "The Company I Keep"
Leonard Lauder writes of how his mother founded a company that would become a global behemoth, starting with beauty creams cooked up in the kitchen
Barack Obama speaks out on politics, the presidency, and Donald Trump
In his first TV interview since Joe Biden's election, the former president sits down with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King to discuss his memoir, "A Promised Land"; life in and after the White House; and speaking out against his successor
Independent booksellers write a new chapter during COVID-19
Bookstores like the Strand in New York and EyeSeeMe in St. Louis are finding ways to cope during the coronavirus pandemic, thanks to a community of readers that wants them to survive
Leonard Lauder on Estée Lauder's family business
The chairman emeritus and former CEO of the global beauty behemoth talks about "The Company I Keep," a memoir that is equal parts biography, business tome, and tribute to his mother, Estée Lauder
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"
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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"
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.
A tribute to monumental women
In New York City's Central Park, a statue has been unveiled honoring women's suffrage pioneers Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton
David Lee Roth's brush with art
The longtime frontman for Van Halen is now making a name for himself as an artist and social commentator trained in sumi-e, the Japanese art of ink painting
Reopening the art world in a time of COVID
The pandemic has increased financial pressures on museums and cultural organizations, which face perhaps their greatest crisis ever, forcing some to close permanently because of the coronavirus
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F1's Hamilton after 7th world title: I've "walked this sport alone"
"I promise you I am not going to stop fighting for change," Lewis said.
Iota strengthens to Category 5 as it bears down on Nicaragua
Iota is expected to bring "potentially catastrophic winds, life-threatening storm surge and extreme rainfall," the U.S. National Hurricane Center says.
WHO chief warns that vaccine alone wouldn't end COVID pandemic
World Health Organization director-general says other measures aimed at curbing virus spread will need to continue, as well.
Racing pigeon sells for record $1.9 million after bidding war
Top breeders relying on generations of family experience can now sell their birds for prices unheard of merely a decade ago.
Peru's interim president resigns amid massive demonstrations
Manuel Merino agreed to step down after a night of unrest in which two young protesters were killed and half his Cabinet resigned.
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Thousands line up in Texas to receive food
The North Texas Food Bank distributed 600,000 pounds of food, including 7,280 turkeys, during the event.
Foreign enrollment at U.S. colleges drops
International students contributed $44 billion to the U.S. economy from 2019-2020.
Shelter dog becomes newest member of police department
The officers in a small town police department in New York can't say enough about their newest recruit, especially considering the unusual route she traveled to get there.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden pleads with Democrats and Republicans to come together for COVID-19 relief bill
"The idea the president is still playing golf and not doing anything about it is beyond my comprehension," the president-elect said. "What is he doing?"
Bezos announces first winners of $10 billion climate-change pledge
Prominent environmental nonprofits dominate the first round of "Bezos Earth Fund" grants, which total $791 million.
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden pleads with Democrats and Republicans to come together for COVID-19 relief bill
"The idea the president is still playing golf and not doing anything about it is beyond my comprehension," the president-elect said. "What is he doing?"
Michelle Obama calls on Trump to respect election results
"Donald Trump had spread racist lies about my husband that had put my family in danger," Obama recalled, but she still participated in the transition to his presidency.
Where the Trump campaign and Republicans' election-related lawsuits stand
The Trump campaign is seeking to block the certification of election results in several key states, alleging with scant evidence ballots were fraudulently cast.
Biden advisers reject idea of nationwide lockdowns
Dr. Vivek Murthy and Dr. Atul Gawande came out against national lockdowns after other Biden adviser floated the dea.
Biden warns of "very dark winter" while stressing need for COVID relief
"The idea the president is still playing golf and not doing anything about it is beyond my comprehension," Biden said.
Entertainment
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NCAA moving March Madness to a "single geographic area" for 2021
The NCAA originally planned to host the tournament's early rounds at 13 sites across the country.
Comedian Sinbad recovering from stroke, his family says
The 64-year-old Sinbad, born David Adkins, is known for his stand-up work and appearances in sitcoms.
F1's Hamilton after 7th world title: I've "walked this sport alone"
"I promise you I am not going to stop fighting for change," Lewis said.
Dustin Johnson marks historic win at long-awaited Masters
Johnson tapped in for par on the 18th for a 4-under 68 to finish at 20-under 268, breaking by two shots the record set by Tiger Woods in 1997 and matched by Jordan Spieth in 2015.
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell on sharing love — and the screen — together
While the actors and longtime partners spread holiday cheer as Santa and Mrs. Claus in "The Christmas Chronicles 2," their relationship has a certain magic all its own.
Technology
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SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to space station in new era for NASA
NASA aims to end reliance on Russia with first operational flight of Crew Dragon spacecraft.
What climate policy could look like under a President Biden
The president-elect has a bold plan for going green — here's what he can do even without support from lawmakers.
New Yorker fires Jeffrey Toobin after Zoom exposure incident
Toobin is one of the country's most prominent legal authors and has written for the esteemed publication for 27 years.
Chinese "Singles' Day" shopping fest rakes in over $100 billion
Event started in 1993 by Chinese students to celebrate singlehood is now an annual shopping bonanza.
Here's how Biden will work with Big Tech
Biden didn't campaign on tech, but he faces issues including social media regulation and bridging the digital divide.
Science
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Bezos announces first winners of $10 billion climate-change pledge
Prominent environmental nonprofits dominate the first round of "Bezos Earth Fund" grants, which total $791 million.
SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule chases down space station
Docking Monday night kicks off a six-month stay in space for four Crew Dragon astronauts
Distributing Pfizer's vaccine will be a "logistical nightmare"
Vaccine "suitcases" can only be opened for 180 seconds at a time. Experts say many doses could go to waste.
Iota strengthens to Category 5 as it bears down on Nicaragua
Iota is expected to bring "potentially catastrophic winds, life-threatening storm surge and extreme rainfall," the U.S. National Hurricane Center says.
SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to space station in new era for NASA
NASA aims to end reliance on Russia with first operational flight of Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Health
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California hits "emergency brake" as COVID cases surge
Dozens of counties are now restricting capacity at businesses, closing fitness centers and forces restaurants to limited outdoor-only service.
Biden advisers reject idea of nationwide lockdowns
Dr. Vivek Murthy and Dr. Atul Gawande came out against national lockdowns after other Biden adviser floated the dea.
Distributing Pfizer's vaccine will be a "logistical nightmare"
Vaccine "suitcases" can only be opened for 180 seconds at a time. Experts say many doses could go to waste.
Biden COVID adviser: Next 2 months will be "most dangerous"
Michael Osterholm says the nation's exponential growth in coronavirus cases is the most dangerous public health threat America has faced since the 1918 flu pandemic
Michigan governor: Trump COVID adviser's comments "reckless"
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she has the authority to issue a second stay-at-home order to curb the spiking coronavirus if necessary.
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Distributing Pfizer's vaccine will a "logistical nightmare"
Vaccine "suitcases" can only be opened for 180 seconds at a time. Experts say many doses could go to waste.
Biden advisers reject idea of nationwide lockdowns
Dr. Vivek Murthy and Dr. Atul Gawande came out against national lockdowns after other Biden adviser floated the dea.
Texas inmates paid $2 an hour to move COVID-19 victims' bodies
Prisoners are low-level offenders who volunteered to take on the work, El Paso County Sheriff's department says.
Moderna says its COVID vaccine highly effective in late trial
Drugmaker is second in U.S. to report promising results over the last week, raising hopes a vaccine is on the way.
As PlayStation 5, Xbox sell out, eBay resellers ask up to $32,000
Two of holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out quickly, frustrating gamers and raising questions on role of bots.
Crime
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FBI: Hate crime murders surged to record high in 2019
51 people were killed in hate crimes in 2019, according to the FBI, far surpassing the previous deadliest year, 2018.
Police response criticized after Black teen's suspicious death
Quawan "Bobby" Charles was found dead 30 minutes from his home days after he was reported missing.
Prizefighter Christy Martin on facing her biggest battle
The boxer who was attacked by her husband and left for dead now speaks out in support of victims of domestic violence
No bond for father and son accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery
Arbery's mother told reporters after the hearing it was the first time she had seen the disturbing video that captured her son's death.
Infamous U.K. serial killer dies after COVID diagnosis
"It was just a miracle they did not apprehend me earlier - they had all the facts," Peter Sutcliffe said at his trial.
Space
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SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule chases down space station
Docking Monday night kicks off a six-month stay in space for four Crew Dragon astronauts
SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to space station in new era for NASA
NASA aims to end reliance on Russia with first operational flight of Crew Dragon spacecraft.
SpaceX launches first full NASA crew to ISS
After six years, two successful test flights and a multibillion-dollar investment in American enterprise, NASA launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Sunday, the first government-certified flight of a commercially developed SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Atlas 5 rocket boosts spy satellite into orbit
The United Launch Alliance rocket carried a classified National Reconnaissance Office satellite.
Meteor showers bring shooting stars and fireballs to the night sky
Look up! November is one of the best times of the year to spot fireballs shooting across the night sky.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Jill Biden through the years
What do we know about the nation's next first lady?
Joe Biden through the years
Newly elected to be the 46th president, Biden has had a long political career and a personal life filled with triumph and heartbreak.
The most dangerous cities in America, ranked
The violent crime rate in the U.S. declined 0.2 percent from 2016 to 2017, the first decline since 2014
Evidence photos: Michelle Martinko murder
Inside the haunting case that baffled investigators for generations and the 38 year trail that led them to her killer.
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Navigating holiday shopping amid a pandemic
Online sales this holiday season is expected to break records and surpass $189 billion, according to Adobe Analytics. Experts predict it will amount to two years' worth of growth in one season. Retail analyst Erin Sykes joins CBSN to discuss what shoppers should keep in mind as online sales surge amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Barack Obama: The "60 Minutes" interview
The former president shares the advice he would give President Trump, his thoughts on the killing of George Floyd, and what's behind the divisions in Washington and across the U.S. Scott Pelley reports.
The question about TikTok
It's billed itself as "the last sunny corner on the internet," but is TikTok really a tool for China to obtain troves of data on Americans? Bill Whitaker reports.
CBSN Originals: "Gun Fight, Part One"
In the first episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals explores an armed backlash to new gun laws. Mass shootings in Virginia have mobilized the fight for more regulation, but some counties won't enforce laws they say infringe on their residents' constitutional rights.
CBSN Originals: "Gun Fight, Part Two"
In the second episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals follows a growing movement of militias refusing to comply with new gun regulations. As the country navigates a pandemic, economic shutdowns and political unrest, gun sales are soaring and gun rights activists argue Americans should be armed now more than ever.