Day of the Dead recipe: Pan de muerto by Elena Reygadas
The award-winning Mexican chef shares with "Sunday Morning" viewers her recipe for a traditional sweet bread prepared for the holiday, known as "bread of the dead."
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Barbra Streisand talks with "CBS News Sunday Morning" about her life, loves, and memoir
Preview: In an interview to air November 5 the award-winning singer, actor and director opens up to CBS News' Gayle King about her new book, "My Name Is Barbra."
This week on "Sunday Morning" (November 5)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Barry Manilow on songwriting, fame, and his new Broadway musical, "Harmony"
The singer-songwriter who has fifty Top-40 hits (along with a Grammy, a Tony and two Emmys) is about to debut his Broadway musical, "Harmony," the true story of a pre-World War II singing group in Germany whose fame was obliterated by the Nazis.
Living an intersex life
According to statistics cited by the U.N., .05% to 1.7% of the world's population is born with external or internal sexual organs that are not clearly male or female. Doctors in the past routinely performed surgery on intersex babies, ostensibly so that they would live a "normal" life.
Going to bat for bats
A millionaire enamored with bats, and concerned about threats to their natural habitat, built the world's largest manmade bat cave on his sprawling Texas ranch. After years of waiting, the bats showed up.
Nature: Ghosts of the North Woods
We leave you this Sunday before Halloween with Great Grey Owls (also known as Ghosts of the North Woods) at Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park. Videographer: Judith Lehmberg.
So long, Cat!
We're sad to announce that, after more than 40 years with "Sunday Morning," our editorial producer Cathy Lewis is retiring.
Barack Obama on restoring the memory of American hero Bayard Rustin
"Rustin," a new film produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, tells of a marginalized figure who helped change society: Strategist Bayard Rustin, a pacifist and gay Black man, who organized the groundbreaking 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Volunteers mobilize to aid Israeli hostage families
Following the October 7 attack in which more than 1,400 Israelis were killed and more than 220 were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum was quickly created to assist hostages and their families. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with a few of the 4,000 volunteers mobilizing to help, and with family members anxiously awaiting word about their loved ones held captive.
Bayard Rustin: The man who transformed the civil rights movement
It was strategist Bayard Rustin – a pacifist and gay Black man – who organized the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "I have a dream" speech. But Rustin's role in transforming the civil rights movement has been largely forgotten. "Rustin," a new film directed by George C. Wolfe and produced by former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's production company, is an attempt to correct the historical record about a marginalized figure who helped change society. Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with Wolfe and Barack Obama about Rustin's legacy, and what his story means for today's generation.
Barry Manilow, now a Broadway composer with "Harmony"
Over his long career Barry Manilow has earned fifty Top-40 hits, along with a Grammy, a Tony and two Emmys. Today, at 80, he is about to debut his Broadway musical, "Harmony," the true story of a pre-World War II singing group in Germany whose fame was obliterated by the Nazis. Correspondent David Pogue talks with Manilow about his pop career, and his long interest in musical theater.
Almanac: October 29
"Sunday Morning" looks at important historical events on this date.
Edging into the spotlight: When playing in the background is fame enough
They play in the background, or are called up when the stars aren't available. But sidemen musicians, backup ball players and Broadway understudies have traits in common that allow them to shine even when they're not number one.
Living an intersex life
According to statistics cited by the U.N., .05 to 1.7 percent of the world's population is intersex, defined as having external or internal sexual organs that are not clearly male or female. As a matter of course, doctors in the past performed surgery on babies, ostensibly so that they would live a "normal" life. Correspondent Erin Moriarty talks with Pidgeon Pagonis (who was born looking female on the outside but also with testes and XY chromosomes) about Pagonis' memoir, "Nobody Needs to Know"; with professor Elizabeth Reis, author of "Bodies in Doubt: An American History of Intersex"; and with urologist Dr. Ilene Wong, who believes the medical community has failed intersex patients.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, striking down Trump's order
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
How the Supreme Court ruled on Trump's agenda this term
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
Details emerge of Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding events at MSG
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
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Iran's top negotiator says country ready for war as peace talks inch along
A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.
House GOP agenda stalls over holdouts' insistence on SAVE America Act
The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate.
DOJ investigating Sen. Ruben Gallego's use of campaign funds, sources say
The probe focuses on Gallego's use of campaign funds for family trips, a source told CBS News. He has denied wrongdoing.
Maps show heat dome forecast to scorch major U.S. cities this week
A heat wave will blast much of the eastern U.S. this week, and forecasters say temperatures will feel even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
LeBron James to leave Lakers, play elsewhere in 24th NBA season
James, 41, played eight seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship in the 2019-2020 season.
House sinks Rep. Rashida Tlaib's second war powers resolution on Lebanon
The House voted Tuesday on an updated version of the measure after Democratic leaders opposed the original language.
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House GOP agenda stalls over holdouts' insistence on SAVE America Act
The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate.
How the Supreme Court ruled on Trump's agenda this term
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
Details emerge of Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding events at MSG
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Egg producers reach federal and state settlement after price-fixing probe
Three U.S. egg producers will be required to provide 53 million eggs to food banks and to pay a $3.3 million financial penalty.
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Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
Egg producers reach federal and state settlement after price-fixing probe
Three U.S. egg producers will be required to provide 53 million eggs to food banks and to pay a $3.3 million financial penalty.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors fuel big bets on prediction markets
The impending wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has already generated more than $4.5 million in wagers, according to Kalshi.
Less than 40% of U.S. households can afford a starter home, study finds
The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree.
AI could make people dull, one scientist fears. Here's why.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
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DOJ investigating Sen. Ruben Gallego's use of campaign funds, sources say
The probe focuses on Gallego's use of campaign funds for family trips, a source told CBS News. He has denied wrongdoing.
House GOP agenda stalls over holdouts' insistence on SAVE America Act
The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate.
How the Supreme Court ruled on Trump's agenda this term
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
House sinks Rep. Rashida Tlaib's second war powers resolution on Lebanon
The House voted Tuesday on an updated version of the measure after Democratic leaders opposed the original language.
Supreme Court says nation's top copyright official can keep job for now
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it won't allow President Trump to remove the nation's top copyright official.
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What is the viral trend looksmaxxing?
Looksmaxxing is a viral and controversial trend that encourages young men to maximize their appearance. Adam Yamaguchi shows why it's resonating with some people.
He dreamed of becoming a physician assistant. New loan rules may thwart him.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
Here's what to know about Medicare's new GLP-1 weight-loss drug program
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Mom gets answers after fighting for diagnosis: "Something's wrong"
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
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U.S. announces new bank alert targeting powerful drug cartel
Two men and nine companies are accused of being tied to a cartel-linked fuel theft ring intended to evade taxes while generating tens of millions of dollars annually.
House sinks Rep. Rashida Tlaib's second war powers resolution on Lebanon
The House voted Tuesday on an updated version of the measure after Democratic leaders opposed the original language.
Arrests made after bomb attack targets reporter threatened by mafia
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Rescuers cling to hope for survivors 6 days after Venezuela earthquakes
The earthquakes that hit Venezuela 6 days ago may have damaged or destroyed 58,000 buildings, NASA says, as rescuers race the clock to find survivors.
Prince Harry "exploring every option" to bring family on U.K. visit
Prince Harry's request for taxpayer-funded police protection during a visit home this summer was reportedly rejected by U.K. authorities.
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Taylor Swift's history with MSG, from talent competition to wedding bash
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Clues at MSG fuel Swift-Kelce wedding rumors
Crews were seen unloading covered equipment from trucks into Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, fueling rumors that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could be holding their wedding there this weekend.
Details emerge of Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding events at MSG
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Tidal to label AI-generated music
Music streaming service Tidal has launched a new policy that will flag any music detected as being fully-generated by AI. Tony Gervino, executive vice president and editor-in-chief of Tidal, joins CBS News to discuss.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors fuel big bets on prediction markets
The impending wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has already generated more than $4.5 million in wagers, according to Kalshi.
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Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
AI could make people dull, one scientist fears. Here's why.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
U.S. eases restrictions on Mythos AI model
The Trump administration is allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 AI model for a select group of U.S. companies and federal agencies. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to discuss.
How trains drove American history
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
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NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
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U.S. announces new bank alert targeting powerful drug cartel
Two men and nine companies are accused of being tied to a cartel-linked fuel theft ring intended to evade taxes while generating tens of millions of dollars annually.
Suspect in D.C. Israeli murders back in court
The man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., is back in court today. CBS News crime and public safety unit's senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more on the case.
Arrests made after bomb attack targets reporter threatened by mafia
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Over half a million dollars stolen from ATMs in "jackpotting" scheme
Four men are accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from ATMs in Connecticut, in a "jackpotting scheme," authorities said.
Monaco attack injures at least 3
Officials say a bomb went off at a residential building in Monaco, leaving at least three people injured, including a Ukrainian businessman. Chris Livesay reports.
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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Celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
Inside Trump and Netanyahu's relationship
The memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran has led to signs of a very public rift between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tab talks with Israeli journalist and author Yaakov Katz about what's behind the growing tension and what it could mean for both countries.
Crews in Venezuela working to save security guard
Crews in La Guaira, Venezuela, are attempting to rescue a security guard who has been trapped under the rubble of his workplace since last week's back-to-back earthquakes. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Is the birthright citizenship fight over?
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against President Trump's executive order to get rid of birthright citizenship. Professor Bill Ong Hing, a founding director of the Immigration and Deportation Defense Clinic at the University of San Francisco, joins with more.
Breaking down birthright citizenship ruling
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday against President Trump's attempt to ban birthright citizenship. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and legal contributor Jan Levinson have more.