How faulty drug tests are turning new moms' lives upside-down
New mothers say they had to undergo devastating investigations after hospitals reported their false positive drug tests to child welfare agencies shortly after they gave birth.
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Update on the search for a kidney donor
Last month, Erin Moriarty reported on a "Sunday Morning" investigation into practices of the kidney dialysis industry. Among those we met: L.Q. Goldring, who turned to dialysis after experiencing kidney failure as a young adult – and who received news shortly after our story aired.
Controversy of drug testing pregnant patients
Thousands of pregnant patients across the U.S. are given routine urine drug tests. A joint investigation between "CBS Sunday Morning" and the Marshall Project has found the percentage of false positive results from urine drug tests to be as high as 50% - an error rate that can have devastating consequences. CBS News' Erin Moriarty reports. [This report was produced in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system.]
A nine-year-old boy's very special birthday wish
Last year, Grant Mullen, of Coeur d`Alene, Idaho, joined his father volunteering at a local recreation center for people with special needs. When asked what he'd like for his ninth birthday, Grant's reply made a big difference. Steve Hartman reports.
Michael Feinstein on passing his love of great songs to the next generation
The singer's love for the Great American Songbook goes far beyond standards written by Gershwin or Porter.
Michael Feinstein on preserving the Great American Songbook
Michael Feinstein's love for the Great American Songbook goes far beyond standards written by Gershwin or Porter. He talks with correspondent David Pogue about his musical roots, and the artists of today whose work, he says, add to the Great American Songbook. He also talks about creating the Great American Songbook Foundation, which aims to preserve the cultural legacy of American popular music.
Kristin Scott Thomas on the pain behind "My Mother's Wedding"
The Oscar-nominated star of "The English Patient" and "Slow Horses" has directed and co-written her first film: the heartfelt "My Mother's Wedding," about three daughters who come together to attend their mom's third nuptials – a story inspired by Thomas' own childhood losses.
Extended interview: Kristin Scott Thomas
In this web exclusive, Kristin Scott Thomas, the Academy Award-nominated actress from "The English Patient," talks with correspondent Lee Cowan about the childhood trauma that inspired her to co-write and direct "My Mother's Wedding." She also talks about her collaboration with actors as a director, and what she learned from other directors; her debut in Prince's "Under the Cherry Moon"; and overcoming her shyness.
Kristin Scott Thomas on the pain behind "My Mother's Wedding"
Kristin Scott Thomas, the Oscar-nominated star of "The English Patient" and "Slow Horses," has directed and co-written her first film: the heartfelt "My Mother's Wedding," about three daughters who come together to attend their mom's third nuptials. She talks with correspondent Lee Cowan about writing built on childhood losses. She also discusses overcoming shyness, and making her film debut in Prince's own directing debut, "Under the Cherry Moon."
These United States: Coney Island
When the Switchback Railway debuted at New York's Coney Island in 1884, it signaled the arrival of the amusement park. Correspondent Tracy Smith looks at the origin and evolution of an American institution.
The iconic sculptures of Louise Nevelson
It took the art world decades to recognize Louise Nevelson, whose monochromatic and immersive sculptures, often incorporating found objects, verged on the monumental.
The iconic sculptures of Louise Nevelson
It took the art world decades to recognize Louise Nevelson (1899-1988), but her massive, monochromatic sculptures, often incorporating found objects, verged on the monumental. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Nevelson's granddaughter about the artist's impact, and visits exhibitions of Nevelson sculptures in New York City and Columbus, Ohio.
Almanac: July 27
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
"The Wizard of Oz" as you've never seen it before
This "Wizard of Oz" isn't in Kansas anymore. In fact, it's in Las Vegas, where Sphere is presenting the Judy Garland classic as you've never seen it – a 16K immersive experience on a screen larger than four football fields, with tornado effects, and artists and AI expanding the visions of Emerald City. Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz offers us a glimpse behind the curtain, and talks with Garland's daughter, singer Lorna Luft, about what she thinks her mother's reaction would have been.
From the archives: Sculptor Louise Nevelson
In this "Sunday Morning" story that aired July 22, 1979, Charles Osgood reported on the career of artist Louise Nevelson, whose monumental sculptures graced grand public spaces in major cities, and joined her as she returned to her small hometown of Rockland, Maine, which had just opened its first solo exhibition of Nevelson's work.
Trump claims he's brought down prices, touts military bonuses in year-end address
In President Trump's speech Wednesday night, he touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies.
Brown University shooter manhunt hampered by lack of video, source says
Police have requested that those who live near Brown University share any videos or photos that the suspect may have appeared on.
Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering wife
Brian Walshe was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Ana Walshe after her sister gave a victim impact statement in court.
Pope Leo taps Bishop Ronald Hicks to succeed Cardinal Dolan
Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, to succeed retiring Timothy Cardinal Dolan as archbishop of New York.
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N.C. Republicans redrew a GOP district. A Democrat is looking to take advantage.
North Carolina was among the GOP-led states this year that redrew congressional lines mid-decade in an attempt to benefit Republicans.
CPI report shows the inflation rate rose at a 2.7% pace in November
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
Trump expected to sign order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug
President Trump is expected to sign an order that would reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, according to two sources, in one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
Philippine hotel says Bondi Beach suspects spent every night in their room
The father and son suspects in the Bondi Beach terror attack spent most of November in a hotel in the Philippines, but the reason for their visit remains unclear.
An early look at our town hall and debate series, launching in 2026
"Things That Matter," a series of planned town halls and debates sponsored by Bank of America, will launch early next year.
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Small businesses face affordability crunch as tariff and other costs rise
Some small business owners say they're struggling to stay afloat because of higher tariff, health insurance and energy costs.
NOAA says new AI-driven weather models improve forecast speed, accuracy
A suite of new Artificial Intelligence technology is being rolled out in major weather forecasting models.
Brown University shooter manhunt hampered by lack of video, source says
Police have requested that those who live near Brown University share any videos or photos that the suspect may have appeared on.
CPI report shows the inflation rate rose at a 2.7% pace in November
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
Trump Media to merge with fusion energy company TAE in $6 billion deal
President Trump's media company is joining forces with a company working to commercialize fusion energy.
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Small businesses face affordability crunch as tariff and other costs rise
Some small business owners say they're struggling to stay afloat because of higher tariff, health insurance and energy costs.
CPI report shows the inflation rate rose at a 2.7% pace in November
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
Trump Media to merge with fusion energy company TAE in $6 billion deal
President Trump's media company is joining forces with a company working to commercialize fusion energy.
Recalled salad dressings could contain "foreign objects," FDA warns
Onions used to make the salad dressings could contain "black plastic planting material," according to food regulators.
Poll: Americans say holidays are costing them more, some are scaling back
Negative views of the nation's economy persist as 2025 draws to a close.
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N.C. Republicans redrew a GOP district. A Democrat is looking to take advantage.
North Carolina was among the GOP-led states this year that redrew congressional lines mid-decade in an attempt to benefit Republicans.
D.C.'s homeless hide in plain sight, growing sicker and costing taxpayers more
The White House says encampment sweeps have enhanced the capital, but city leaders estimate nearly 700 homeless people roam by day and bed down outdoors by night.
U.S. strikes another alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific, killing 4, Pentagon says
The U.S. military says it has conducted 26 strikes on alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the Eastern Pacific or Caribbean since early September, killing at least 99 people.
Trump claims he's brought down prices, touts military bonuses in year-end address
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
Ghislaine Maxwell asks court to toss out her conviction
Ghislaine Maxwell asked a federal judge on Wednesday to vacate her 2021 conviction on sex trafficking charges, just two days before the federal government is expected to release a massive trove of documents on Jeffrey Epstein.
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Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
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Teen inmate captured weeks after escaping prison with bedsheets
The inmate and another detainee fled an overcrowded jail after sawing through their cell bars with blades that investigators suspect were delivered by drone.
China fumes as White House announces record $10B in arms sales to Taiwan
The Trump administration's announcement of plan to sell Taiwan a record $10 billion worth of weapons draws an angry response from China.
Philippine hotel says Bondi Beach suspects spent every night in their room
The father and son suspects in the Bondi Beach terror attack spent most of November in a hotel in the Philippines, but the reason for their visit remains unclear.
"Star anesthetist" sentenced for poisoning 30 patients, killing 12
Frederic Pechier's youngest victim, 4-year-old Teddy, survived two cardiac arrests during routine surgery in 2016. The oldest victim was 89.
Soccer star Mario Pineida shot and killed in Ecuador
Guayaquil has become a hotspot for gang violence linked to drug trafficking and several soccer players in Ecuador have been targeted in recent months.
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Neil Patrick Harris talks new game show
Neil Patrick Harris says he's always loved game shows. He talks to "CBS Mornings" about how his passion started during his childhood and what it's like now hosting his own game show, "What's in the Box."
How Gloria Gaynor became the queen of disco
Gloria Gaynor's 1978 hit "I Will Survive" has been a motivational anthem for decades. The "Queen of Disco," a 2025 Kennedy Center Honoree, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about how the iconic song changed her outlook on life.
What the Oscars' move to YouTube means for TV
Starting in 2029, the Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube, representing a new era for the awards show, which has seen a steep decline in viewership in recent years. Kelly O'Grady has more.
Medical examiner releases causes of death for Rob and Michele Reiner
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
Meg Ryan honors Rob Reiner and his wife Michele
Meg Ryan starred in Rob Reiner's "When Harry Met Sally...," a breakout role that catapulted her career in romantic comedies.
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Helping teens develop healthy phone habits
Helping teens develop healthy habits around social media use and screen time is important when they first receive a smartphone. Pediatric psychologist Ann-Louise Lockhart, an Instagram brand spokesperson and author of the new book "Love the Teen You Have," joins "CBS Mornings" to share some advice and tools, such as Instagram Teen Accounts, that parents can use to help their teens. For more information on Instagram Teen Accounts, visit familycenter.meta.com. (Sponsored by Instagram)
How artificial intelligence grew in 2025
In 2025, the integration of artificial intelligence into the U.S. economy and people's everyday lives grew to historic levels. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent joins to recap how the transformative technology expanded over the past year, and what we can expect in 2026.
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, Amazon in talks over $10B investment
OpenAI, the developer for ChatGPT, and Amazon are in talks over a possible $10 billion investment. Mark DeCambre, editor-in-chief for MarketWatch, joins with more.
Local pushback grows against AI data centers
A frenzy of development to support the artificial intelligence boom is prompting pushback from communities who say they don't want data centers in their backyards. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Parents of American shot in Australia react
The parents of Leibel Lazaroff, the American who was shot during the Bondi Beach massacre, are speaking out as their son fights to recover in Australia. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
Hunt for Brown University shooter continues
Investigators are still trying to locate a person of interest after the deadly shooting at Brown University. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Nick Reiner makes first court appearance
Nick Reiner, Rob and Michele Reiner's son, made his first court appearance Wednesday. His arraignment on charges of murdering his parents was postponed until next month. Meanwhile, the Reiner's two other children have released a statement saying in part, "words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing."
"Star anesthetist" sentenced for poisoning 30 patients, killing 12
Frederic Pechier's youngest victim, 4-year-old Teddy, survived two cardiac arrests during routine surgery in 2016. The oldest victim was 89.
Soccer star Mario Pineida shot and killed in Ecuador
Guayaquil has become a hotspot for gang violence linked to drug trafficking and several soccer players in Ecuador have been targeted in recent months.
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Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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The Uplift: Made with love
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
Timothy Dolan | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2011, 60 Minutes described Cardinal Timothy Dolan as "hard to miss" and a "tireless promoter of all things Catholic." He led more than two million Catholics in New York for 16 years. Dolan turned 75 in February, and was required to submit his resignation to the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV officially accepted his resignation Thursday morning, the Vatican said.
Fact-checking Trump's claims about gas prices
President Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday and focused on the state of the economy after almost a year in office for a second term. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.
Inflation data emerges after Trump address
New Consumer Price Index data shows a slight change in inflation, but prices remain high for Americans in different sectors. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Olivia Rinaldi report.
Neil Patrick Harris talks new game show
Neil Patrick Harris says he's always loved game shows. He talks to "CBS Mornings" about how his passion started during his childhood and what it's like now hosting his own game show, "What's in the Box."