The New Season: Fall 2025 - The most anticipated new movies, music, TV and more
Be on the lookout for these new entertainment offerings in the coming months, from screens to the stage, from music to the page.
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Freed hostage Eli Sharabi on being held captive by Hamas
On Oct. 7, 2023, Eli Sharabi was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists and held for 491 days, before being released last February, an ordeal he recounts in his book "Hostage." He spoke with Seth Doane as he returned for the first time to his kibbutz in southern Israel, and described the hope that gave him the strength to survive, and why he remains optimistic for the future.
The New Season: Fall 2025 - Art exhibits across the U.S.
"Sunday Morning" offers highlights of fall exhibitions, from a Philadelphia oasis filled with works by sculptor Alexander Calder, to Monet, Amy Sherald, and Charles M. Schulz.
Passage: Remembering Robert Barnett
Washington attorney Robert Barnett, a confidant of presidents, died Friday, Sept. 28 at age 79. Jane Pauley looks back on the life of the lawyer who worked with a who's who of politics and entertainment, and who was also husband of "Sunday Morning" correspondent Rita Braver.
Why crickets are as good as a thermometer
The chirping of crickets in your backyard can be a soothing seasonal sound, but did you know it's also an accurate way to tell the temperature – if you know the mathematical formula? Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explain.
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter on "Waiting for Godot"
In 1989, actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter played Bill and Ted, two friend who undertook an "excellent adventure." Now, they've reteamed on Broadway as Estragon and Vladimir, two friends examining the absurdity of life in Samuel Beckett's masterpiece "Waiting for Godot." They talk with Tracy Smith about their own friendship; how Alex, at the height of his fame, walked away from acting; and what Keanu finds risky about live theater.
The New Season: Fall 2025 - Art, from Calder sculptures to Impressionist masters
"Sunday Morning" offers highlights of fall exhibitions, including a newly-opened Philadelphia oasis filled with works by sculptor Alexander Calder, and Impressionist paintings on display across the country.
A friendship forged from the Unabomber's violence
A tip from David Kaczynski led to the capture of the Unabomber – who happened to be his own brother. Ted Koppel talks with Kaczynski about his relationship with his sibling, and about the friendship he later developed with one of the Unabomber's victims.
Making amends: A friendship forged from the Unabomber's violence
A tip from David Kaczynski led to the capture of the Unabomber, one of the most notorious domestic terrorists in American history – who happened to be his own brother. Ted Koppel talks with Kaczynski about his relationship with his sibling; his journey to make amends with his brother's victims; and what the Unabomber's message about technology might mean in an era of artificial intelligence.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Sept. 28)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Nature: Piping plovers in Maine
We leave you this last Sunday of summer with piping plovers nesting on Higgins Beach in Maine. Videographer: Mauricio Handler.
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on Rosh Hashanah, and a return to "our better selves"
As the Jewish calendar marks Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl offers a message to us all about commemorating the New Year.
A Rosh Hashanah message from Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
As the Jewish calendar marks Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl says our nation can collectively benefit from commemorating the New Year much as the individual does: by returning to the best in ourselves, and turning to goodness, compassion and generosity.
Extended interview: Doja Cat
In this web exclusive, the rapper and singer known as Doja Cat talks with Michelle Miller about her new album "Vie" (to be released Sept. 26). She also discusses her social media presence and admits she is "a bit of an oversharer."
Doja Cat: "I'm very proud of the music I'm making now"
The 29-year-old Grammy-winner known as Doja Cat is once again mixing up her look and her sound. She talks with Michelle Miller about her new album, "Vie" (to be released Sept. 26); how she was inspired to create music while growing up in an ashram; and how this "rapper that makes pop music" doesn't cut herself a break.
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Iran "negotiating on fumes," Trump says, as U.S. conducts new strikes
The U.S. and Iran had appeared ready to de-escalate before the U.S. military conducted what it said were defensive strikes against Iran on Wednesday.
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Jill Biden: "I was frightened" by 2024 debate, thought husband was having a stroke
Former first lady Jill Biden said she thought her husband, Joe Biden, was having a stroke during the 2024 debate against Donald Trump.
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GPS data appears to contradict Brian Hooker's account of wife's disappearance
After forensic evidence appeared to contradict Brian Hooker's account of where Lynette Hooker was the night she disappeared, U.S. investigators are renewing their search in the Bahamas.
U.S. carries out new strikes against Iranian military site, official says
The U.S. military carried out another round of strikes on Iran, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday, another challenge to a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.
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Trump visited soldiers at Walter Reed, but not the 14 injured in the Iran war
More than a dozen soldiers injured in Operation Epic Fury are still recovering at the military hospital.
Talarico: Paxton "clipping my cringey comments to distract from his career of corruption"
Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State, concedes some past statements during debates over transgender policy "missed the mark."
2 dead, 9 workers "unrecovered" after Washington chemical tank implosion
The damaged tank at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. held approximately 900,000 gallons of white liquor, a chemical used in paper processing, authorities said.
Uganda closes its border with Congo over Ebola outbreak
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
Takeaways from Texas' primaries: Trump's power, Latino vote, redistricting and more
The November ballot in Texas is now set, after a four-term Republican senator lost to a Trump-endorsed challenger in Tuesday's primary runoffs. Meanwhile, Texas Democrats are angling to win their first Senate race since 1988.
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Ex-judges push to look into "anti-weaponization fund" deal
A group of 35 former federal judges asked a court to reopen a legal dispute between President Trump and the government, calling the deal to create a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" potentially fraudulent.
New York City man sentenced to 10 years in plot to kill Iranian American writer
A federal judge has given a onetime truck and bus driver charged in an assassination plot against an Iranian American writer a 10-year prison sentence.
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Top FEMA official Bob Fenton says "we're ready for hurricane season"
FEMA says it's ready for hurricane season, though it's still racing to recover from months of shutdown disruptions, delayed grants and a depleted Disaster Relief Fund.
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Trump visited soldiers at Walter Reed — but not the 14 injured in the Iran war
More than a dozen soldiers injured in Operation Epic Fury are still recovering at the military hospital.
YouTube taking steps to make clear when realistic videos are made by AI
YouTube said it will automatically label photorealistic content created by AI, the video platform said.
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YouTube taking steps to make clear when realistic videos are made by AI
YouTube said it will automatically label photorealistic content created by AI, the video platform said.
Stocks are rallying despite the Iran war and stubborn inflation. Here's why.
The S&P 500 hit a new record on Wednesday, even as soaring gas prices fuel inflation and consumer confidence sinks.
Conservative tech critic seen as leading candidate to be DOJ antitrust chief
The former assistant attorney general for the Justice Department Antitrust Division, Gail Slater, was abruptly terminated in February after clashes with Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche.
How much money you need to earn to afford a home in 49 U.S. cities
A household earning the average income would need to spend 40% of its income to afford the typical U.S. home, according to Redfin.
The safest vehicles for teen drivers and how much they cost
The Insurance Institute and Consumer Reports ranked 96 of the safest cars for teens. Here's what to know.
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Ex-judges push to look into "anti-weaponization fund" deal
A group of 35 former federal judges asked a court to reopen a legal dispute between President Trump and the government, calling the deal to create a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" potentially fraudulent.
U.S. carries out new strikes against Iranian military site, official says
The U.S. military carried out another round of strikes on Iran, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday, another challenge to a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.
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Top FEMA official Bob Fenton says "we're ready for hurricane season"
FEMA says it's ready for hurricane season, though it's still racing to recover from months of shutdown disruptions, delayed grants and a depleted Disaster Relief Fund.
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Trump visited soldiers at Walter Reed — but not the 14 injured in the Iran war
More than a dozen soldiers injured in Operation Epic Fury are still recovering at the military hospital.
Takeaways from Texas' primaries: Trump's power, Latino vote, redistricting and more
The November ballot in Texas is now set, after a four-term Republican senator lost to a Trump-endorsed challenger in Tuesday's primary runoffs. Meanwhile, Texas Democrats are angling to win their first Senate race since 1988.
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Americans speak on health insurance costs
In the 1800s, Hartford, Connecticut, picked up the nickname, "The Insurance Capital of the World." Tony Dokoupil visits the city to ask people about rising insurance and healthcare costs.
Uganda closes its border with Congo over Ebola outbreak
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
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TV host Ty Pennington on bronchiectasis
HGTV host and designer Ty Pennington opens up about his mother's yearslong battle with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition that often goes undiagnosed, and shares tips for caregivers on creating a calm environment. (Sponsored by Insmed)
Trump has third medical exam of the past year
President Trump said his health "checked out perfectly" after a medical checkup on Tuesday. Nancy Cordes reports.
Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
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U.S. carries out new strikes against Iranian military site, official says
The U.S. military carried out another round of strikes on Iran, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday, another challenge to a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.
Uganda closes its border with Congo over Ebola outbreak
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
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Trump visited soldiers at Walter Reed — but not the 14 injured in the Iran war
More than a dozen soldiers injured in Operation Epic Fury are still recovering at the military hospital.
Official complains of persecution over CIA agents' deaths in Mexico
Two CIA agents died in a car crash while accompanying soldiers and state prosecutors in a raid of a drug lab in Chihuahua.
U.S. setting up Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, officials say
The U.S. is in the process of setting up a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans who were exposed to Ebola or infected with the deadly illness.
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Estelle on her latest album "Stay Alta"
Grammy Award-winning artist Estelle released her sixth studio album, titled "Stay Alta," and joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to reflect on her career and discuss what this record means for her.
Josh Johnson on new special, career in comedy
Comedian Josh Johnson talks with "CBS Mornings" about finding humor in everyday life, how storytelling is at the center of his jokes and his first HBO special, "Symphony."
Top moments from the American Music Awards
There were 12 new categories this year at the American Music Awards, which were held on Memorial Day. For the second time at the awards show, BTS took home the night's biggest prize.
Extended interview: Josh Johnson
Comedian Josh Johnson talks to CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers about his journey from becoming a writer to a correspondent and host on "The Daily Show," his new special, "Josh Johnson: Symphony" on HBO Max, how his family influenced his comedy and more.
Sonny Rollins, trailblazing jazz saxophonist, dies at age 95
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Technology
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YouTube revamping its AI labeling system
YouTube unveiled a new AI labeling system on Wednesday, aiming to make it easier for viewers to distinguish between real and AI content. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to break down the change.
YouTube taking steps to make clear when realistic videos are made by AI
YouTube said it will automatically label photorealistic content created by AI, the video platform said.
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.
Study evaluates AI's accuracy on news
More than 1 billion people worldwide use artificial intelligence chatbots, but just how accurate are the answers? Forum AI released results from its latest study to determine the accuracy of chatbots in news and current events. Robbie Goldfarb, co-founder of Forum AI, joins CBS News to discuss.
How the U.S. military is using AI in warfare
CBS News' Chris Livesay gets an inside look at how the U.S. military is using artificial intelligence on the battlefield.
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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
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New evidence in Bahamas disappearance
New forensic evidence appears to contradict Brian Hooker's account of where he says he was the night his wife Lynette went missing in the Bahamas. Cristian Benavides has the details.
Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced
"Friends" star Matthew Perry drowned in his hot tub in 2023 under the effects of ketamine. The 54-year-old's longtime personal assistant, who gave him the fatal injection, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and was sentenced to over three years in prison.
Clues in the Lynette Hooker investigation
An infrared camera mounted on the sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas could contain clues about her disappearance, CBS News has learned. Cristian Benavides has more.
China executes man for poisoning billionaire Netflix producer
Xu Yao was found guilty of killing Lin Qi, the founder of the company that holds the film adaptation rights for the blockbuster sci-fi trilogy "The Three-Body Problem."
Matthew Perry's assistant to be sentenced
Matthew Perry's assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, will be the fifth and final person sentenced for playing a role in the actor's 2023 ketamine death. Carter Evans reports.
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NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
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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.
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?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Political strategists on Texas primary
Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist T.W. Arrighi join "The Takeout" with their thoughts on Ken Paxton's win in the Texas GOP Senate primary and President Trump's recent comments that he doesn't care about the upcoming midterm elections.
Jill Biden on husband's 2024 debate
Former first lady Jill Biden tells "CBS Sunday Morning" that she was frightened by President Biden's 2024 debate performance, saying she thought he was having a stroke. The full interview airs Sunday. Political strategists Joel Payne and T.W. Arrighi join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes on Iran
Ben Rhodes, former foreign policy adviser and speechwriter for President Obama, discusses the current war in Iran and President Trump's comments about Obama's 2015 deal with the country.
Video: Driver missing hand pulled over for phone use
Kathleen Thomas was issued a citation in February after a Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputy pulled her over for allegedly using a phone with her right hand. But Thomas doesn't have a right hand. The week, the officer requested that the citation be dismissed. Here's the uncut bodycam footage of the traffic stop.
Christian Menefee on win over Al Green
Rep. Christian Menefee speaks with Major Garrett about his win over Rep. Al Green in Tuesday's Democratic primary for Texas' redrawn 18th Congressional District