Passage: Remembering Raquel Welch
The iconic actress, who died this week at age 82, was the essence of style, sex appeal, and Hollywood glamour when she burst into films in the 1960s.
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Remembering "Sunday Morning" art director Bob Pook
We lost a member of our “Sunday Morning” family this week when our longtime art director Bob Pook (who previously worked on “Saturday Night Live” and “Late Night with David Letterman”) died after a brief illness. Jane Pauley has an appreciation.
Passage: Remembering Raquel Welch
Actress Raquel Welch, who was the essence of style, sex appeal, and Hollywood glamour, died Wednesday after a brief illness at the age of 82. Jane Pauley looks back at the sex symbol’s career.
"All Quiet on the Western Front": Remaking the anti-war classic
The visceral and brutal drama of a disillusioned German soldier in World War I has been nominated for nine Academy Awards. Director Edward Berger and actor Felix Kammerer talk about the film's timeless message and how, sadly, history's lessons are often not learned.
Remaking "All Quiet on the Western Front"
"All Quiet on the Western Front," written by World War I veteran Erich Maria Remarque and previously filmed twice, has been remade in a new German production nominated for nine Academy Awards, including best picture. Correspondent Mark Phillips talks with director Edward Berger and actor Felix Kammerer about the story's timeless message, and how, sadly, history's lessons are often not learned.
The Washington Monument: Honoring "an idea as much as a man"
In our nation's capital one monument stands above them all: a 555-foot-tall marble obelisk that ended up the perfect expression of what our first president was, and still is, in the minds of the American people.
Building the Washington Monument
In our nation's capital one monument stands above them all: the Washington Monument, the 555-foot-tall marble obelisk whose cornerstone was laid 175 years ago this year. Correspondent Faith Salie examines the twisty tale of the construction of this simple, straightforward spire, its changing design, and how it ended up the perfect expression of what our first president was, and still is, in the minds of the American people.
The war in Ukraine begins its second year at a standstill
The first year of its invasion has been a debacle for Russia. But despite staggering losses, experts say Putin will fight on – while Ukrainian forces use up munitions as fast as Western countries can supply them.
Standstill: War in Ukraine enters its second year
The first year of Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been a debacle for Vladimir Putin. But despite Russians killed or wounded numbering as many as 200,000, Putin will fight on – while Ukrainian forces use up munitions as fast as Western countries can supply them. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan, about the prospects of a Ukrainian offensive this spring, and of Moscow's ability to maintain its costly war. [Warning: Graphic images of war violence.]
Life in Ukraine after a year of war
Even as every part of the country is within range of a Russian missile attack, those who haven't fled are trying to carry on with life as normal.
Ukrainians resolute after a year of war
When Russia launched its attack on Ukraine in February 2022, the war created 8 million refugees. Yet, even as every part of the country is within range of a Russian missile attack, those who haven't fled are trying to carry on with life as normal. Correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
A stake in success: Boosting profits via employee ownership
A new business model to tackle wealth inequality, by making company employees part-owners, is coming from an unlikely force: private equity.
A new model: Private equity and employee ownership
All 800 workers at an Illinois factory received an average payout of about $175,000 when their company sold, because they had been made part-owners. It's part of a new business model to tackle wealth inequality, and it's coming from an unlikely force: private equity, which has long had a reputation for layoffs and cost-cutting. National Public Radio's Allison Aubrey talks with workers about their big payday; and with an executive at private equity firm KKR, who believes ownership can increase employee loyalty and boost profits.
John Williams records Henry Mancini’s “Peter Gunn”
For an upcoming tribute album honoring famed composer Henry Mancini, some of his past colleagues and fans, including John Williams, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock and Arturo Sandoval, recently got together to record some of Mancini’s biggest hits. Last October this all-star group re-recorded the iconic “Theme from Peter Gunn,” including Williams, who actually played piano on the original recording back in 1958. “CBS Sunday Morning” got to watch.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (February 19)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
The timing of President Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
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Trump says he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader as war expands
President Trump said he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader and called the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "unacceptable."
Rep. Tony Gonzales drops out of House runoff race after admitting affair with aide
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales had been in a runoff with Brandon Herrera after Tuesday's primary in Texas.
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Iran appeared to surveil center where U.S. forces were killed, Army memo says
In the week before an Iranian retaliatory strike that killed six U.S. service members, Iranian intelligence was likely able to identify and track American forces, according to a memo reviewed by CBS News.
Kristi Noem out as secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Lindsey Halligan under investigation by the Florida Bar
Lindsey Halligan was the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
House approves bill to fund DHS, but roadblocks remain in Senate
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, but Senate Democrats blocked similar legislation.
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Bernard LaFayette, Selma voting rights organizer, dies at 85
Bernard LaFayette, the advance man who did the risky groundwork for the voter registration campaign in Selma, Alabama, that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, has died.
Lindsey Halligan under investigation by the Florida Bar
Lindsey Halligan was the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
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Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Trump vowed to revive manufacturing. Factory jobs are still vanishing.
Job cuts at a Whirlpool factory in Iowa underscore the challenges in reviving American manufacturing. "Every day, workers' jobs are still in jeopardy," a union official said.
Dow tumbles almost 800 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales drops out of House runoff race after admitting affair with aide
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales had been in a runoff with Brandon Herrera after Tuesday's primary in Texas.
U.S., Venezuela to establish diplomatic relations for first time since 2019
Relations between the two countries were cut off in 2019, during the first Trump administration.
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Iran appeared to surveil center where U.S. forces were killed, Army memo says
In the week before an Iranian retaliatory strike that killed six U.S. service members, Iranian intelligence was likely able to identify and track American forces, according to a memo reviewed by CBS News.
Lindsey Halligan under investigation by the Florida Bar
Lindsey Halligan was the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
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U.S., Venezuela to establish diplomatic relations for first time since 2019
Relations between the two countries were cut off in 2019, during the first Trump administration.
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Iran appeared to surveil center where U.S. forces were killed, Army memo says
In the week before an Iranian retaliatory strike that killed six U.S. service members, Iranian intelligence was likely able to identify and track American forces, according to a memo reviewed by CBS News.
U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
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Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
Spoiler: Ex-"Survivor" winner on elimination
(Warning: Spoiler alert ahead!) Savannah Louie, who won season 49 of "Survivor," talks about her early elimination from the show's 50th season, challenges she faced as a former winner and the lesson she took away from the game.
Leibovitz on photographing influential women
Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future.
True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
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Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Pentagon formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk on Thursday amid their feud over AI guardrails. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News with more.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
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.
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Suspect arrested in Utah triple homicide
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of three women in Utah, identifying him as Ivan Miller. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Austin PD give update on probe of deadly mass shooting that killed 3
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis played surveillance video and police body cam video.
Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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?
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What's next for Iran's leadership
It took less than a minute for Israeli bombs to kill Iran's supreme leader, along with more than 40 senior figures, but according to people directly involved in the planning, the attack was three years in the making. As Matt Gutman reports, the big question now is who will lead Iran next.
Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Pentagon formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk on Thursday amid their feud over AI guardrails. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News with more.
Sen. Welch praises Trump's ouster of Noem
President Trump announced on Thursday that he will replace Kristi Noem with Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary. Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Suspect arrested in Utah triple homicide
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of three women in Utah, identifying him as Ivan Miller. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Dow Jones plummets amid Iran war concerns
The Dow Jones closed on Thursday down nearly 800 points as surging oil prices stoke investor fears about the economic impact of the war with Iran. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more on what was driving the market.