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The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (August 31)
The Washington Post book reviewer offers upcoming highlights from the new season's fiction and non-fiction releases.
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Book excerpt: "Mother Mary Comes to Me" by Arundhati Roy
The Booker Prize-winning author of "The God of Small Things" is now publishing her first memoir, exploring her formative and tumultuous relationship with her mother, and how it shaped her life and career.
Book excerpt: "Heart the Lover" by Lily King
The award-winning author of "Writers & Lovers" and "Euphoria" returns with her latest novel about a young woman reflecting on her complicated friendship with two male classmates in college.
Book excerpt: "It Doesn't Have to Hurt" by Dr. Sanjay Gupta
In his new book, the neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN writes about chronic pain, and the innovative techniques now being used to study and treat it.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (August 31)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Nature: Black-bellied whistling ducks in New Orleans
We leave you this Sunday morning with Black-bellied whistling ducks, basking in the sun at the Audubon Park and Zoo in New Orleans. Videographer: Mike Hernandez. [First aired 5/18/25.]
New Orleans artist and "beadmaster" Demond Melancon
Michelle Miller delves into the centuries-old Carnival tradition of Black Masking, and talks with artist Demond Melancon, who creates elaborate beaded suits as the Big Chief of the Young Seminole Hunters Black Masking Tribe. [First aired 5/18/25.]
Italy's classic trulli houses
Nestled in the Itria Valley of Puglia, in southern Italy, traditional limestone huts with conical roofs are part of the landscape. Called trulli, the unique structures that traditionally housed farmers and livestock have become a beloved attraction, drawing tourists from around the globe. Seth Doane travels to Puglia to explore their past and present. [First aired 5/18/25.]
The Air Jordan turns 40
The Air Jordan sneaker turns 40 this year. Luke Burbank traces the origins of the iconic shoe back to NBA legend Michael Jordan's first meeting with Nike, then a relatively small sneaker company in Oregon. [First aired 5/18/25.]
Christian Bale's mission to keep foster siblings together
"Batman" actor Christian Bale is on a mission to help kids who could use a real-life superhero, by helping build Together California, a foster care home designed to keep orphaned siblings from being separated. He talks to correspondent Tracy Smith about his inspiration for the project. [First aired 5/18/25.]
New Orleans' Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Host Jane Pauley visits the Besthoff Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Art. [First aired 5/18/25.]
Restoring the French Quarter's historic ironwork
A city known for its centuries-old ironwork needs an expert who can keep it looking like new. Michelle Miller meets Darryl Reeves, one of a handful of restoration blacksmiths still working in New Orleans, where vintage, wrought-iron pieces survive in the French Quarter. [First aired 5/18/25.]
The ancient art of Hawaiian lei-making
Hawaii is renowned for the ancient tradition of lei-making. But the future of the craft could be in peril, as flower farms disappear. Jonathan Vigliotti learns the history of making leis; attends the annual Lei Day Festival in Waikiki; and meets Island Boy founder Andrew Mau, who's reinventing what a lei can be. [First aired 5/18/25.]
Creating secret rooms and hidden spaces
Nancy Giles goes in search of hidden rooms, and finds some of them in the most unexpected places. She talks with Steven Humble, founder of Creating Home Engineering, which specializes in building secret passageway doors and high-security panic rooms. She also talks with researcher April Tucholke, who says the phenomena of secret rooms goes back centuries. [First aired 5/18/25.]
Outdoor living: Turning homes inside-out
As the American backyard has evolved, outdoor living spaces have become a booming business. David Pogue talks with House Beautiful editor-in-chief Joanna Saltz about the trends, and visits a home with Foxterra Design founder Justin Fox to see just how some people are taking interior design outside. [First aired 5/18/25.]
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Tentative 60-day agreement reached on Iran, pending Trump's approval, sources say
Iran says it targeted a U.S. base in retaliation for the second set of what the Pentagon calls "purely defensive" strikes carried out this week.
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At least 4 hurt in explosion at Dallas apartment building, officials say
At least four people were transported to the hospital, DFR said.
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USCG can send divers to Bahamas to search for Lynette Hooker, source says
Lynette Hooker was reported missing by her husband in early April after the couple allegedly went for a nighttime ride aboard a dinghy.
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Woman missing right hand speaks out about viral traffic stop video
Kathleen Thomas, who is missing her right hand, thought it was a misunderstanding when a deputy pulled her over for allegedly holding her phone with that hand while driving. Bodycam video shows the viral interaction.
Some artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup released
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
Nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine war, Britain says
It is the highest on-the-record estimate of Russian military deaths to come from any government since the war in Ukraine began.
What Jill Biden said about her husband's debate performance then — and now
Jill Biden told CBS News "Sunday Morning" that her husband's performance in the 2024 debate "scared me to death." But her comments at the time did not reflect those concerns.
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Democrats argue ballroom construction shouldn't continue without Congress' consent
Democratic lawmakers argue the Trump administration must get express consent from Congress before continuing construction on the White House ballroom.
Nick Bilton named executive producer of "60 Minutes"
Investigative journalist and filmmaker Nick Bilton has been named executive producer of "60 Minutes."
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DOJ probing outside funding E. Jean Carroll received for Trump civil lawsuits
DOJ is probing a nonprofit run by billionaire Reid Hoffman that funded a portion of E. Jean Carroll's civil litigation against President Trump, several sources said.
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Woman missing right hand speaks out about viral traffic stop video
Kathleen Thomas, who is missing her right hand, thought it was a misunderstanding when a deputy pulled her over for allegedly holding her phone with that hand while driving. Bodycam video shows the viral interaction.
Nick Bilton named executive producer of "60 Minutes"
Investigative journalist and filmmaker Nick Bilton has been named executive producer of "60 Minutes."
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USCG can send divers to Bahamas to search for Lynette Hooker, source says
Lynette Hooker was reported missing by her husband in early April after the couple allegedly went for a nighttime ride aboard a dinghy.
Claude Lemieux, 4-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at age 60
The NHL Alumni Association announced Claude Lemieux's death. A cause of death was not immediately available, nor was it clear where Lemieux was when he died.
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Treasury Department is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
The Trump Accounts app launches today. Here's what to know.
The Trump Accounts app allows parents to open new tax-preferred investment accounts for their children, including a $1,000 government contribution.
First inflation report under new Fed chief shows prices still rising
The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.
3M sued for $1.4 billion by Australia over "forever chemicals" at defense bases
Australia is suing 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government says.
Google employee accused of making over $1.2M by insider trading on Polymarket
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
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DOJ probing outside funding E. Jean Carroll received for Trump civil lawsuits
DOJ is probing a nonprofit run by billionaire Reid Hoffman that funded a portion of E. Jean Carroll's civil litigation against President Trump, several sources said.
First on CBS
Democrats argue ballroom construction shouldn't continue without Congress' consent
Democratic lawmakers argue the Trump administration must get express consent from Congress before continuing construction on the White House ballroom.
White House has yet to release results of Trump's latest physical
The White House has yet to release a summary the results of President Trump's latest physical exam.
Treasury Department is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
Some artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup released
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
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Rubio: No more Ebola patients allowed in U.S.
The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
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.
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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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)
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USCG can send divers to Bahamas to search for Lynette Hooker, source says
Lynette Hooker was reported missing by her husband in early April after the couple allegedly went for a nighttime ride aboard a dinghy.
Claude Lemieux, 4-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at age 60
The NHL Alumni Association announced Claude Lemieux's death. A cause of death was not immediately available, nor was it clear where Lemieux was when he died.
Nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine war, Britain says
It is the highest on-the-record estimate of Russian military deaths to come from any government since the war in Ukraine began.
Iranian protesters who escaped tell CBS News war has made things worse
Two Iranian brothers who joined January's protests say the war has made things worse, and ending it shouldn't only be about uranium.
"Donald Trump" the buffalo spared from sacrifice in Bangladesh
An albino buffalo with a tuft of hair that got him nicknamed "Donald Trump" was granted a government reprieve from sacrifice in a Muslim religious festival.
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Some artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup released
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
Broadway's Joshua Henry on "Ragtime" musical
Broadway star Joshua Henry joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role in the "Ragtime" musical, which depicts the stories of Americans at the turn of the 20th century.
Extended: Former reality TV star Judd Winick
Judd Winick talks to CBS Mornings' Vladimir Duthiers about appearing on MTV's "The Real World: San Francisco" in 1994, the audition process for the reality TV series and more.
Extended: "RHONY" star Dorinda Medley
Dorina Medley, who appeared in the "Real Housewives of New York City" for six seasons, talks to CBS Mornings' Vladimir Duthiers about her decision to join the Bravo series, why she has no regrets and what draws people to reality TV.
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."
Technology
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Google worker arrested over Polymarket bets
A Google employee has been arrested for allegedly using insider information to make $1 million on Polymarket. Dustin Gouker, publisher of the Event Horizon newsletter on prediction markets, joins CBS News to discuss.
Robinhood to allow AI to make stock trades
The digital investing platform Robinhood is now allowing AI agents to trade stocks and make credit card purchases for users. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins with the details.
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.
How ChatGPT warped reality for these users: "Why would the AI lie to me?"
AI-fueled delusions can happen when chatbots respond to grandiose, paranoid or imaginary ideas with affirmation or encouragement.
Meta's new features for paid subscribers
Meta says its rolling out paid social subscriptions that will include exclusive features like "super reactions" and customizable themes. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Science
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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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Google worker arrested over Polymarket bets
A Google employee has been arrested for allegedly using insider information to make $1 million on Polymarket. Dustin Gouker, publisher of the Event Horizon newsletter on prediction markets, joins CBS News to discuss.
FBI: Ex-CIA officer had 303 gold bars in home
According to an affidavit, a former CIA official was arrested after the FBI raided his Virginia home and found over 300 gold bars worth $40 million. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to examine the case.
Alleged school shooter gets plea deadline
Colt Gray, the alleged Apalachee High School shooter, was in court Thursday for the next steps before his potential trial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Supreme Court jury discrimination case ruling
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Black death row inmate who argued racial discrimination occurred in the jury-selection process before his trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
U.S. preparing for World Cup's security
U.S. officials are preparing for thousands of visitors at sites linked to the FIFA World Cup. CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down the measures.
Space
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Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
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.
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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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Florida driver speaks out after ticket
Police body camera footage of a Florida woman's traffic stop went viral after she was accused of holding a phone in her right hand while driving. The issue is that she doesn't have a right hand. Court records show the citation has been dismissed at the officer's request. CBS News' Cristian Benavides spoke exclusively with the driver, Katie Thomas.
Google worker arrested over Polymarket bets
A Google employee has been arrested for allegedly using insider information to make $1 million on Polymarket. Dustin Gouker, publisher of the Event Horizon newsletter on prediction markets, joins CBS News to discuss.
Robinhood to allow AI to make stock trades
The digital investing platform Robinhood is now allowing AI agents to trade stocks and make credit card purchases for users. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins with the details.
FBI: Ex-CIA officer had 303 gold bars in home
According to an affidavit, a former CIA official was arrested after the FBI raided his Virginia home and found over 300 gold bars worth $40 million. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to examine the case.
From 2016: Outcry over Harambe gorilla killing
On May 28, 2016, Cincinnati Zoo officials shot and killed Harambe, a 17-year-old critically endangered western lowland gorilla, after he dragged around a child who climbed into his enclosure. Watch CBS News' coverage of the aftermath.