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An inauguration represents a grand re-opening of the American experiment. But as Joe Biden is sworn in as our 46th President, old grudges imperil the traditions of renewal. "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson talks with New Yorker writer Jill Lepore, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie, and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson about the challenges facing a president taking charge of a nation enflamed by mistrust, disinformation and insurrection.
In part one of our two-part interview with the Vice President-Elect, Kamala Harris talks with "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley about her role in this unique moment in history. The former prosecutor, attorney general and U.S. Senator also looks back at the many "firsts" of her career; her debates with her mother about optimism vs. realism; and the January 6th assault on our democracy on Capitol Hill.
In part two of our two-part interview with Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley talks with Harris and her husband, lawyer Douglas Emhoff, about their marriage and blended family, and his role as the first "second gentleman."
A decade ago social media was hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies, giving voice to the voiceless. But it has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, disinformation and hate speech. President Donald Trump was recently banned from Twitter following his incitement of rioters, and his social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram were suspended. Correspondent Lee Cowan looks into the legality and implications of tech companies "de-platforming" a user – even a president.
After 20 years of trying, standup comedian Sarah Cooper became an overnight success when she started lip-syncing President Trump, stripping away his image and using only his words, in social media posts that became comedy sensations. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with Cooper about her rise to fame, and what the future may hold for her, now that her object of mockery is leaving the stage.
Every day that 91-year-old Gene McGehee steps outside his house in Vidalia, La., he discovers a bunch of kids from the day care across the street, eager to include him in their fun. And because McGehee has severe dementia, every day brings a wonder of discovery. Steve Hartman reports on how youth brings sunlight to the elderly living in shadows.
With this week's inauguration of the 46th President of the United States coming on the heels of a murderous attack on the U.S. Capitol by insurrectionists, CBS News national security correspondent David Martin looks at the increased security preparations for when Joe Biden takes the oath of office.
Elected in 1928, Charles Curtis became the first, and only, Native American Vice President of the United States. After being raised among the Kaw Tribe in Kansas, he stayed in Topeka to live with his White father's family. His professional and political rise (from lawyer, to Congressman and Senator, to Herbert Hoover's running mate) was swift and compelling. Correspondent Mo Rocca looks back at the incredible life of Curtis, and the not-always-positive impact he had on Native American peoples.
President Donald Trump became the first chief executive to be impeached twice, when the House of Representatives voted this past week that he had incited a violent insurrection upon the U.S. Capitol. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with GOP Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, who joined with nine other Republicans to vote for impeachment.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including Siegfried Fischbacher, half of the entertainment duo Siegfried & Roy.
Hosted by Jane Pauley, who sits down for a two-part interview with Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Douglas Emhoff. Plus: John Dickerson looks at the challenges facing Joe Biden as he is sworn in as the 46th President; David Martin examines the security measures being taken for the inauguration; Jim Axelrod meets comedian Sarah Cooper, who found overnight success with her lip-sync videos of President Trump; Lee Cowan examines free speech on social media; Rita Braver reviews the second impeachment of Donald Trump; and Mo Rocca delves into the little-known story of Charles Curtis, the first Native American vice president.
Scholastic, the largest publisher of children's magazines and books in the world, is now celebrating its 100th anniversary. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with Chairman, President and CEO Dick Robinson, who at 83 is only the second person to have headed the company that has offered generations of students a kid's-eye view of history and culture.
Jane Pauley talks with the vice president-elect and her husband about their marriage and blended family, and his role as the first "second gentleman."
After being raised among the Kaw Tribe in Kansas, he lived with his White father's family, and his rise – from lawyer to Congressman to Senator to Herbert Hoover's running mate – was swift and compelling.
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The former prosecutor, California attorney general, U.S. senator and soon-to-be vice president talks with Jane Pauley about her role in this unique moment in history, and looks back at the many "firsts" of her career.
After 20 years of trying, the standup comedian became an overnight success when she started lip-syncing Trump; now she is looking forward to inaugurating a new stage in her career beyond lampooning the president.
While the swearing-in of our 46th President represents a grand re-opening of the American Experiment, it comes as old grudges imperil the traditions of renewal, and the unthinkable – insurrection – became possible in the United States.
In an unprecedented vote Donald Trump become the first president to be impeached twice; Jaime Herrera Beutler explains why she joined other Republicans in voting "yes."
Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies "de-platforming" users (even a president) for speech that enflames?
The new musical tells a story set in 1863 New York, in the violent Five Points neighborhood, where Irish and Black cultures meet. Watch an excerpt.
Jane Pauley talks with the vice president-elect and her husband about their marriage and blended family, and his role as the first "second gentleman."
After 20 years of trying, the standup comedian became an overnight success when she started lip-syncing Trump; now she is looking forward to inaugurating a new stage in her career beyond lampooning the president.
In January 1971 "All in the Family" premiered on CBS; 50 years later, the co-creator of that classic situation comedy explains the importance of laughter in keeping him going strong.
For his latest album, the last surviving Gibb brother teamed up with some of Nashville's biggest stars to record "Greenfields," in which they perform some of The Bee Gees' greatest hits.
The former prosecutor, California attorney general, U.S. senator and soon-to-be vice president talks with Jane Pauley about her role in this unique moment in history, and looks back at the many "firsts" of her career.
"Sunday Morning" takes us to Big Sky Country, in Western Montana's Sapphire Mountains. Videographer: Brad Markel.
"Sunday Morning" takes us to the beach at San Simeon, Calif., a home for elephant seals. Videographer: Lance Milbrand.
"Sunday Morning" takes us among bald eagles at Lake Coeur d'Alene in Idaho. Videographer: Hank Heusinkveld.
"Sunday Morning" takes us to White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. Videographer: Scot Miller.
"Sunday Morning" takes us to the Canadian border, at Minnesota's Grand Portage State Park. Videographer: Scot Miller.
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.
It's no mystery why the venerable teenage girl detective has resonated with generations of fans.
A decade ago Brandon Stanton began photographing and interviewing random strangers on the streets of New York; since then he's taken his camera around the world, making the human connections we need now more than ever.
Through whimsical sketches and simple, yet sage, advice, the British artist's bestselling "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" manages to distill what's most important about life, including kindness, empathy, perseverance and love
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
Jeff Hanson, a legally-blind artist who raised millions for charity through his painting, died Sunday, Dec. 20 at age 27. Watch his story from 2015.
The e-commerce site has allowed more than three million artists, designers, craftspeople and hobbyists to find markets for their work.
One of the country's hottest artists has co-founded NXTHVN, an arts program that aids emerging artists, curators and students.
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"
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.
Designer Pierre Cardin, who revolutionized the fashion world with his eye-popping Space Age designs and savvy licensing, died on December 29, 2020 at age 98. In this profile which originally aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" on April 22, 2012, correspondent David Turecamo talked with the man who traded in haute couture for prêt-à-porter.
Test pilot Chuck Yeager, the first man to break the sound barrier, died on Monday, December 7 at age 97. In this report that aired on "Sunday Morning" on October 23, 1983, correspondent David Dow went behind the scenes of the film "The Right Stuff" to talk with Yeager, and with director Philip Kaufman, about recreating a milestone event in mankind's journey to space.
He's written hundreds of songs, as a Beatle, as the frontman of Wings, and as a solo performer. But Paul McCartney faced new challenges when he was commissioned to write a work for orchestra, soloists and chorus. Correspondent Eugenia Zukerman talked with McCartney about his "Liverpool Oratorio," then in rehearsals for its U.S. premiere at New York's Carnegie Hall. She also spoke with conductor Carl Davis; Walter Turnbull, director of the Boys Choir of Harlem; and Robert Bass, conductor of the Collegiate Chorale, about their participation in a landmark work by one of the 20th century's greatest songwriters. [Originally broadcast on "Sunday Morning" November 17, 1991.]
"Sunday Morning" correspondent Bill Geist introduces us to some typewriter enthusiasts who have found a new passion for a writing machine of the past. Originally broadcast February 5, 2012.
Inspired by the plucky do-it-yourself seamstresses of "Little House on the Prairie," and by Etsy.com founder Robert Kalin (whose website sells homemade crafts and clothing), correspondent Mo Rocca set out to create and sew his own hoodie, with the help of designer R. Mackswell Sherman and the critical eye of crafts queen Martha Stewart. Fashion world, watch out! [Originally broadcast on "Sunday Morning" March 29, 2009.]
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the determination just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
The 22 miners stuck 2,000 feet underground have been sent medicine and other basics, and now their requests are getting more specific as the rescue drags on.
Biden spokeswoman Jen Psaki tweeted Monday that the new administration does not intend to lift the travel conditions on January 26.
Burial shafts containing dozens of coffins, games to keep the dead busy and a giant papyrus scroll bearing chapter of the Book of the Dead have all been unearthed at Saqqara.
The former civil servant posted audio clips to Facebook and YouTube with comments deemed critical of the monarchy.
"The DNI must never shy away from speaking truth to power," she said in her confirmation hearing." "Even, especially, when doing so may be inconvenient or difficult."
Sharp employment cuts at the tax agency over the last decade have resulted in jammed phone lines and refund delays.
After an assault on the Capitol and a second impeachment, President Trump tried to remind Americans of his agenda.
Country star Garth Brooks was announced as a performer Monday, after what he called "a very sweet ask" from incoming first lady Dr. Jill Biden.
The city's vaccination rate has outpaced the supply provided by the federal government.
"The DNI must never shy away from speaking truth to power," she said in her confirmation hearing." "Even, especially, when doing so may be inconvenient or difficult."
After an assault on the Capitol and a second impeachment, President Trump tried to remind Americans of his agenda.
Country star Garth Brooks was announced as a performer Monday, after what he called "a very sweet ask" from incoming first lady Dr. Jill Biden.
President-Elect Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some congressional hurdles, analysts said.
Bed Bath & Beyond and Kohl's cite floundering sales of Mike Lindell's bedding brand in decision to discontinue product.
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
It's not the first time the fanbase has proven to be both generous and gracious.
Musicians, Olympic athletes, local heroes and viral TikTok stars are among those taking part in the mostly virtual parade.
The new musical tells a story set in 1863 New York, in the violent Five Points neighborhood, where Irish and Black cultures meet. Watch an excerpt.
The National Museum of African American Music has more than 1,600 artifacts and memorabilia to help tell the story of Black trailblazers and innovators.
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Republican Congresswoman from Georgia condemned big tech companies for "silencing" conservative views.
Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies "de-platforming" users (even a president) for speech that enflames?
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
Burial shafts containing dozens of coffins, games to keep the dead busy and a giant papyrus scroll bearing chapter of the Book of the Dead have all been unearthed at Saqqara.
In speeches, interviews, and in at least 49 published plans released during his presidential campaign, Biden talked about the actions he'd take in the earliest days of his administration.
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
The locks on Heights Hospital were changed overnight. A notice from a lawyer cited more than $1 million in back rent.
"We need as many of our recovered COVID-19 patients as possible to roll up their sleeves," American Red Cross warns.
Just over a month has passed since America's death toll hit 300,000, and health experts expect COVID-19 to kill half a million people in the U.S. by sometime in February.
"We have a lot more work to do to get health care workers to take the vaccine," one expert said of worker resistance to shots.
Biden spokeswoman Jen Psaki tweeted Monday that the new administration does not intend to lift the travel conditions on January 26.
"We have a lot more work to do to get health care workers to take the vaccine," one expert said of worker resistance to shots.
Bed Bath & Beyond and Kohl's cite floundering sales of Mike Lindell's bedding brand in decision to discontinue product.
Mike Lindell says it would help him prove to the world his belief that the recent presidential election was rigged. He also says some major retailers are dropping his company's products.
The locks on Heights Hospital were changed overnight. A notice from a lawyer cited more than $1 million in back rent.
Sharp employment cuts at the tax agency over the last decade have resulted in jammed phone lines and refund delays.
A caller who identified themselves as the former partner of Riley Williams told authorities that she planned to give the device to a friend who would sell it to Russia's foreign intelligence service, a claim that authorities are investigating but have not yet confirmed.
"Insurrectionists planning attacks across the country this week and Florida is jailing scientists for the crimes of knowing and speaking," she tweeted.
The man was using an I.D. badge that an airport employee lost back in October.
Prosecutors are probing Capitol rioters who used military-style tactics and are examining questions of coordination.
Couy Griffin, a New Mexico county official, vowed to return with firearms to the Capitol for the inauguration.
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Blue Origin says "we're getting very, very close" to launching passengers to space.
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
An inside look at the investigation into the murder of Jackie Vandagriff.
Have you heard of the Belgian Laekenois? The Cesky terrier? Sloughi? You have now.
How it started and how its going in America's highest office.
Christian Andreacchio's death was declared a suicide by police but his parents disagree - saying it's more than parental intuition that leads them to believe their son was murdered.
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine to be assistant secretary of health. If confirmed by the Senate, she'll be the highest-ranking openly transgender federal official in the U.S. CBS Philly has details.
President Trump on Tuesday released a videotaped farewell address touting his economic and foreign policy achievements. Referring to his followers, he said, "the movement we started is only just beginning." He did not mention President-elect Joe Biden by name, but he did say, "This week we inaugurate a new administration and pray for its success in keeping America safe and prosperous." Watch his full 19-minute speech here.
Five of president-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet picks began their confirmation hearings Tuesday as the Trump administration prepares to leave office. But there is some fear that a minority group of Republicans may try to slow the process down. CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper joins CBSN to talk about the morning sessions of the confirmation hearings and offer insight into what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's shocking claims that President Trump provoked the Capitol attack could mean for the impeachment trial.
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.