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Passing the torch: An inauguration amidst crisis
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.
Kamala Harris on the job ahead
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.
Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff on breaking new ground
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 protected right? Free speech and social media
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.
Sarah Cooper, in her own voice
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.
Day care friends
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.
Heightened security for the Biden inauguration
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.
Charles Curtis, the first Native American vice president
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.
An unprecedented impeachment
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.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including Siegfried Fischbacher, half of the entertainment duo Siegfried & Roy.
“Sunday Morning” Full Episode 1/17
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.
Lessons from Scholastic
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.
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Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff on breaking new ground
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."
Remembering Charles Curtis, the first Native American vice president
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.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (January 17)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program
Kamala Harris is "clear-eyed" about the job ahead: "It is not gonna be easy"
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.
Sarah Cooper, in her own voice
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.
Inauguration 2021: The task for Joe Biden, and for America
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.
GOP Congresswoman on voting to impeach Trump: "I felt like I had to"
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."
A protected right? Free speech and social media
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?
"Sunday Morning" Matinee: "Paradise Square"
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.
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Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff on breaking new ground
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."
Sarah Cooper, in her own voice
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.
What makes Norman Lear, at 98, still tick?
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.
Barry Gibb returns to the Bee Gees' music via Nashville
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.
Kamala Harris is "clear-eyed" about the job ahead: "It is not gonna be easy"
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.
Moments in Nature
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Nature: Big horn sheep in Montana
"Sunday Morning" takes us to Big Sky Country, in Western Montana's Sapphire Mountains. Videographer: Brad Markel.
Nature: Elephant seals
"Sunday Morning" takes us to the beach at San Simeon, Calif., a home for elephant seals. Videographer: Lance Milbrand.
Nature: Bald eagles in Idaho
"Sunday Morning" takes us among bald eagles at Lake Coeur d'Alene in Idaho. Videographer: Hank Heusinkveld.
Nature: Snowfall in New Hampshire
"Sunday Morning" takes us to White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. Videographer: Scot Miller.
Nature: Winter scenes in Minnesota
"Sunday Morning" takes us to the Canadian border, at Minnesota's Grand Portage State Park. Videographer: Scot Miller.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta's prescription for fighting off dementia
The neurosurgeon, CNN commentator and author of "Keep Sharp" talks about the recommended steps to a healthier brain, from diet and exercise to the value of sleep and social interaction.
Nancy Drew turns 90
It's no mystery why the venerable teenage girl detective has resonated with generations of fans.
"Humans": Connecting with the world one photo at a time
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.
Charlie Mackesy's lessons in kindness
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
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
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A blind artist's altruistic vision
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.
Etsy: Connecting creatives with buyers by the millions
The e-commerce site has allowed more than three million artists, designers, craftspeople and hobbyists to find markets for their work.
Artist Titus Kaphar on depicting loss and finding purpose
One of the country's hottest artists has co-founded NXTHVN, an arts program that aids emerging artists, curators and students.
Pie art: One baker's delectable designs
When Lauren Ko began posting photos of her pies on Instagram, social media ate them up; now her sweet creations and pun-filled posts grace a new cookbook, "Pieometry"
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.
From The Archives
From The Archives
From 2012: Pierre Cardin, the man who turned fashion on its head
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.
From 1983: Chuck Yeager on "The Right Stuff"
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.
From 1991: Paul McCartney on his "Liverpool Oratorio"
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.]
From 2012: A typewriter renaissance
"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.
From 2009: Mo Rocca rocks his homemade hoodie
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.]
World
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Museum of London to display Trump Baby balloon
As the Trump presidency comes to a close, the Trump Baby balloon has found a place to land.
Official: "No special treatment" for 72 Aussie Open players in quarantine
"The virus doesn't treat you specially, so neither do we," said Daniel Andrews, Victoria's state premier.
Norway says no link between vaccine and elderly deaths
Norway has reported 33 deaths among elderly people who have received their first dose, according to public health authorities.
WHO chief rips COVID vaccine inequalities: "It's not right"
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that most vaccine makers have targeted locations where "profits are highest."
Israel okays new settlement homes just days before Biden sworn in
One human rights group says the Netanyahu government's approval of East Jerusalem construction puts it on a "collision course" with the Biden White House.
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Live Updates: Nearby fire prompts brief security scare at Capitol
Capitol Police said a fire under a highway several blocks south of the Capitol prompted a lockdown.
Trump expected to grant up to 100 clemency actions Tuesday
Tuesday marks President Trump's final full day in office.
Biden taps Warren ally for key financial regulation role
Picks to lead the CFPB and SEC are seen as tough defenders of consumer and investor rights.
Questions surround vaccine timeline for detained immigrants
Public health experts are urging ICE to implement a vaccination plan for its detention system, which is currently holding more than 15,000 immigrants.
Carl Icahn nixes charity bid to blow up ex-Trump casino
Billionaire investor blocks auction house from dynamiting the former Trump Plaza casino to raise money for charity.
Politics
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Yellen to call for "big" action at Senate confirmation hearing
CBS News has obtained her prepared remarks.
Live Updates: Nearby fire prompts brief security scare at Capitol
Capitol Police said a fire under a highway several blocks south of the Capitol prompted a lockdown.
Trump expected to grant up to 100 clemency actions Tuesday
Tuesday marks President Trump's final full day in office.
Biden taps Warren ally for key financial regulation role
Picks to lead the CFPB and SEC are seen as tough defenders of consumer and investor rights.
Questions surround vaccine timeline for detained immigrants
Public health experts are urging ICE to implement a vaccination plan for its detention system, which is currently holding more than 15,000 immigrants.
Entertainment
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"Sunday Morning" Matinee: "Paradise Square"
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.
New museum honors African American musicians who "paved the way"
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.
Phil Spector dead at 81
Phil Spector, who rose to worldwide fame in the 1960s as the music producer who created what's known as the "Wall of Sound," has died in prison after being convicted of the murder of actress Lana Clarkson. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Phil Spector, famed producer convicted of murder, dies at 81
California state prison officials said he died Saturday of natural causes at a hospital.
New museum celebrates African American music
Anthony Mason gets a look inside the new National Museum of African American Music in Nashville for the first time. The museum is a celebration of African Americans' contributions to and influence across the musical landscape, and with new historical context, rewriting their role in the American soundtrack. Mason talks to Grammy winners H.E.R. and Darius Rucker about their own influences and the impact they hope this museum will have.
Technology
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Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Twitter suspends Congresswoman over election fraud claims
Republican Congresswoman from Georgia condemned big tech companies for "silencing" conservative views.
A protected right? Free speech and social media
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?
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
Science
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Gottlieb expects new virus variant to dominate U.S. infections in 5 weeks
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
These states are doing best (and worst) at vaccinating people
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
Past COVID infection provides at least 5 months of immunity, study shows
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
2020 is "effectively tied" for warmest year on record
New data from NASA, NOAA and Berkeley Earth show Earth's fever continues to escalate
Health
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Official: "No special treatment" for 72 Aussie Open players in quarantine
"The virus doesn't treat you specially, so neither do we," said Daniel Andrews, Victoria's state premier.
California cremation limits suspended due to backlog of bodies
More than 2,700 bodies are stored at both hospitals and the coroner's office, according to the emergency order.
Norway says no link between vaccine and elderly deaths
Norway has reported 33 deaths among elderly people who have received their first dose, according to public health authorities.
WHO chief rips COVID vaccine inequalities: "It's not right"
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that most vaccine makers have targeted locations where "profits are highest."
Gottlieb expects new virus variant to dominate U.S. infections in 5 weeks
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
MoneyWatch
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When might you get Biden's $1,400 stimulus check?
President-Elect Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some hurdles, analysts say.
Funeral home staff overwhelmed by waves of COVID-19 deaths
As the U.S. death toll nears 400,000, many funeral homes are straining to keep up with demand for their services.
Biden taps Warren ally for key financial regulation role
Picks to lead the CFPB and SEC are seen as tough defenders of consumer and investor rights.
Starbucks shut some NYC stores ahead of Inauguration Day
Coffee chain cites "abundance of caution" after decision to temporarily close stores because of potential unrest.
Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Crime
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Militia group suspects, Army Reservist charged in Capitol riot
Prosecutors are probing Capitol rioters who used military-style tactics and are examining questions of coordination.
Fired Florida COVID data scientist arrested: "Censored by the state"
"Insurrectionists planning attacks across the country this week and Florida is jailing scientists for the crimes of knowing and speaking," she tweeted.
"Cowboys for Trump" founder arrested by FBI
Couy Griffin, a New Mexico county official, vowed to return with firearms to the Capitol for the inauguration.
He wanted me dead." Stalking victim on former relationship with killer
Did her stalker target a stranger to get revenge?
Capitol rioter known as "QAnon Shaman" will be jailed until trial
Prosecutors say rioter Jacob Chansley, known as the "QAnon Shaman," is a dangerous conspiracy leader who should be detained.
Space
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Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Blue Origin launches New Shepard test flight
Blue Origin says "we're getting very, very close" to launching passengers to space.
NASA rover celebrates 3,000 days on Mars with epic panorama
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
Astronomers observe death of a distant galaxy for the first time
Galaxy ID2299 is losing its ability to form new stars, causing it to die.
Astronomers discover oldest, most distant supermassive black hole
The supermassive black hole at the center of one of the universe's brightest objects is 1.6 billion times more massive than the sun.
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The evidence that convicted Charles Bryant
An inside look at the investigation into the murder of Jackie Vandagriff.
Newest dog breeds: From tiny toys to massive mastiffs
Have you heard of the Belgian Laekenois? The Cesky terrier? Sloughi? You have now.
How U.S. presidents aged in office
How it started and how its going in America's highest office.
Troubling clues fuel a family's quest for justice
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.
The most anticipated TV shows of 2021 (and when they might be coming back)
Will "The Crown" return in 2021? Will "Survivor"? Here's how COVID-19 is affecting the production and return of your favorite streaming and TV shows.
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Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
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.
Pelosi speaks to "60 Minutes" about Capitol riot
Two days after her own office was ransacked by Trump supporters, the speaker of the House talks to Lesley Stahl about what she experienced that day and more.
Trump's phone call with Brad Raffensperger
Last weekend, President Trump called Georgia's secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, imploring him with veiled threats and lies to change the outcome of the November election. Raffensperger talks to Scott Pelley of "60 Minutes" about why he didn't give in.
Angus King: The "60 Minutes" interview
Jon Wertheim talks with Maine Senator Angus King, one of two independents in the Senate, about not being hitched to a party in a time of extreme polarization.
Fired COVID data scientist charged
Rebekah Jones, Florida's former state COVID-19 data scientist, turned herself in to police after a warrant was issued for her arrest alleging illegal use of the state's computer system. She previously accused top officials of manipulating data to downplay the state's coronavirus outbreak. CBSN's Tanya Rivero reports.