Book excerpt: "Fire Weather" by John Vaillant

This 2023 National Book Award finalist recounts the rise of climate science and the increasing dangers from climate change, including the devastation brought by today's wildfires.

• Jan 19, 2025

Book excerpt: Washington hostess Perla Mesta, "The Woman Who Knew Everyone"

Bestselling author Meryl Gordon's biography tells the story of the socialite and political savant, whose gift for hosting parties in the nation's capital made her one of the most famous women in America.

• Jan 19, 2025

A Renaissance Era secret passage reopens in Florence

Built for security reasons by the Medici family, the Vasari Corridor is a half-mile-long corridor running through the very heart of Florence. After the completion of renovation work, this exclusive secret passage for VIPs has been reopened to the public. Correspondent Seth Doane reports.

• Jan 12, 2025
• 05:31

Nature: Birds in New York State

We leave you this Sunday Morning birdwatching at the Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in western New York state. Videographer: Carl Mrozek

• Jan 12, 2025
• 02:14

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on America's role in the world

After traveling more than a million miles on the job, the secretary of state discusses the Biden administration's foreign policy report card, from a reinvigorated NATO alliance and Russian aggression in Ukraine, to the ongoing turmoil in Gaza.

• Jan 12, 2025

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on America's role in the world

In his four years as secretary of state, Antony Blinken has traveled more than a million miles on the job, countering Russian aggression in Ukraine with a reinvigorated NATO alliance, and managing American interests in the ongoing turmoil across the Middle East. Correspondent Martha Teichner accompanied Blinken overseas to discuss the Biden administration foreign policy report card, and what Blinken foresees as a new administration takes over.

• Jan 12, 2025
• 08:22

The Los Angeles wildfires: Confronting the pain of loss

Sparks rode the hot breath of the Santa Ana Winds all across Los Angeles County this week, as wildfires destroyed thousands of structures, from the mountains to the ocean. Correspondent Lee Cowan reports how, for those whose homes, schools, churches, restaurants and businesses were destroyed, all the touchstones that make up a community are no more.

• Jan 12, 2025
• 04:21

Extended interview: Brooke Shields

The model, actress, activist and entrepreneur Brooke Shields talks with correspondent Faith Salie about turning 60; taking risks; confidence and the psychology of fame; and creating opportunities for herself. She also discusses her fourth book, "Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old," and confronting the expectations that others have for women who are older.

• Jan 12, 2025
• 39:39

Brooke Shields on aging: "I'm at the beginning of a new, really exciting stage"

Now nearly 60, the model and actress was recently elected president of Actors' Equity, and launched Commence, her beauty brand for women over 40. She's also written her fourth book, "Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old,"

• Jan 12, 2025

Brooke Shields speaks out on aging

As a child model and actress, Brooke Shields became a superstar, but not much more was expected of her than to look gorgeous. Now nearly 60, Shields was recently elected president of Actors' Equity, and launched Commence, her beauty brand for women over 40. She's also written her fourth book, "Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old," which offers her thoughts on aging and on rejecting society's constricting expectations for more mature women. Correspondent Faith Salie reports.

• Jan 12, 2025
• 07:48

Honoring a beloved mentor with Alzheimer's

When Clay Morton was a student at the University of Arkansas, he was greatly inspired by his geology professor, Dr. Walt Manger, who became a mentor and a guiding light as Morton pursued a career as a high school science teacher. Now, years later, after Manger was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Morton is striving to preserve as much of his former professor's brilliance as possible. Steve Hartman reports.

• Jan 12, 2025
• 02:39

New York City's congestion pricing picks up speed

The first congestion pricing plan in the U.S. has begun, charging most drivers $9 a day to enter the lower half of Manhattan. The long-debated plan is projected to raise up to $800 million a year for the city's aging public transit system. Will it work?

• Jan 12, 2025

New York City's congestion pricing picks up speed

The first congestion pricing plan in the United States has begun in New York City, charging most drivers $9 a day to enter Midtown and Lower Manhattan at peak hours. The long-debated plan, which has garnered both supporters and detractors, is projected to raise between $500-800 million a year to pay for repairs and improvements of the city's aging public transit system. Will it work? Correspondent Mo Rocca reports.

• Jan 12, 2025
• 04:45

Wendell Pierce: An actor's journey

With standout roles in "The Wire," "Death of a Salesman," and the CBS drama "Elsbeth," the acclaimed actor talks about his childhood in New Orleans, training at New York's Juilliard School, and tackling the character of Willy Loman.

• Jan 12, 2025

Wendell Pierce: An actor's journey

With standout roles in "The Wire," "Death of a Salesman," "Selma," and the CBS drama "Elsbeth," Wendell Pierce is one of the most acclaimed actors today. He talks with correspondent Nancy Giles about his journey, from a childhood in New Orleans to tackling Shakespeare and Arthur Miller. And he discusses what gave him the most anxiety in his career: training at New York's esteemed Juilliard School.

• Jan 12, 2025
• 07:35

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