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Book excerpt: "The Queen of Tuesday" by Darin Strauss
The award-winning novelist creates a fictional affair for Lucille Ball, whose '50s sitcom "I Love Lucy" made her an indelible figure in America's pop culture landscape.
The Book Report: Recommendations from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (November 28)
Suggested fall fiction and non-fiction titles, on topics ranging from animals to Beatles!
Book excerpt: "The Lyrics" by Paul McCartney
The Beatle's memoir contains stories of his life, inspiration, and the music that changed the world, set against the lyrics of 154 of his most important songs.
Book excerpt: "On Animals" by Susan Orlean
This collection of The New Yorker magazine writer's essays evokes her lifelong fascination with all creatures great and small.
Book excerpt: "The Sentence" by Louise Erdrich
The author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Night Watchman" returns with a magical comedy about a bookstore, a convicted body snatcher, and a ghost.
Book excerpt: "The Island of Missing Trees" by Elif Shafak
The Turkish-British writer-activist prevents a hauntingly beautiful novel involving a pair of young lovers – one Turkish, one Greek – who are separated by a military invasion.
Book excerpt: "Apparently There Were Complaints" by Sharon Gless
In her new memoir, the Emmy-winning star of "Cagney & Lacey" writes about a terrifying medical incident that would end her relationship with martinis.
Book excerpt: "A Tattoo On My Brain: A Neurologist's Personal Battle Against Alzheimer's Disease"
Dr. Daniel Gibbs writes about how, after spending his career caring for patients with Alzheimer's, he has now moved to studying the disease from the perspective of a patient himself.
Book excerpt: "Madam," the story of renowned brothel owner Polly Adler
A new biography by Pulitzer Prize-winner Debby Applegate traces the rise and fall of an icon of the Prohibition Era.
Kal Penn on his unlikely stardom
How the self-described "skinny Brown kid from New Jersey" became a star in "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle" is as improbable a Hollywood story as was his leaving acting to work in the Obama White House, as told in his candid memoir, "You Can't Be Serious."
Book excerpt: "Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds" by Huma Abedin
In her memoir, the longtime aide to Hillary Rodham Clinton writes about her awakening to the workings of diplomacy, the participation of women in government, and how she found a role for herself at the most famous address in the world.
Book Excerpt: Jane Goodall's "The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times"
The famed naturalist shares with co-author Douglas Abrams her faith in nature's resilience in spite of humankind's self-destructive behaviors that threaten our only home.
Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen: Renegades
The former president and the singer-songwriter have shared their stories in a podcast, and now a book: "Renegades: Born in the USA." They discuss the influence of their fathers on their life's work, and the collective narratives in both popular music and politics.
Book Excerpt: "Renegades: Born in the USA" by Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen
The former president and the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter engage in a dialogue about personal stories – narratives shared through politics and music – that can help tell the story of an America striving to become a most just, more fair union.
Louise Penny & Hillary Rodham Clinton on their thriller collaboration
The bestselling mystery writer and the former Democratic presidential candidate forged a friendship having experienced loss – and working together on the conspiracy novel "State of Terror" was a form of therapy for both.
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Book excerpt: "The Queen of Tuesday" by Darin Strauss
The award-winning novelist creates a fictional affair for Lucille Ball, whose '50s sitcom "I Love Lucy" made her an indelible figure in America's pop culture landscape.
Jim Gaffigan on that most COVID time of the year
'Tis the season to beware of kissing under the mistletoe and other super-spreader events, says the comedian who offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his own brand of holiday cheer.
The legacy of Josephine Baker
Escaping segregation in 1920s America, she garnered fame in Paris as a nightclub artist, movie star and social activist, and was also a spy against the Nazis – roles that led her to become the first Black woman inducted into France's Panthéon of national heroes.
Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem on "Being the Ricardos"
The stars felt intense pressure playing Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, two of the most famous people in television history, in Aaron Sorkin's latest film that goes behind the scenes of a comedy icon – and a trailblazing career couple.
2021 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Techno Claus (who looks suspiciously like "Sunday Morning" contributor David Pogue) has made the trip from the North Pole to deliver gift suggestions for the gadget lovers on your holiday list.
Candace Bushnell: The "Sex and the City" author's next chapter
The writer whose bestseller inspired the HBO hit (and a new sequel series, "And Just Like That…") is now appearing Off-Broadway in a one-woman show titled, "Is There Still Sex in the City?"
"Don't Look Up": Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio on their apocalyptic comedy
The stars and writer-director Adam McKay discuss their new film, a satire about Earth's impending collision with a comet that offers a comical analogy to climate change – and mankind's reluctance to deal with it.
"Silenced No More": One woman's allegations of abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell
In her book, Sarah Ransome describes trauma and rape during childhood that, she says, primed her to become a victim of sexual abuse and threats of violence by Epstein. She talks with "CBS Sunday Morning" about how she "survived hell."
Why we still love Lucy
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the creation of a TV classic, and the powerful hold that Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz still have on the popular imagination 70 years later.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (December 5)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program
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Buck O'Neil elected to MLB Hall of Fame
Oliva and Kaat, both 83 years old, are the only living new members.
Study shows men spread COVID particles more than women and children
And the louder you talk, the more particles you're likely to emit, one of the study's authors said.
David Perdue to announce primary challenge against Georgia governor
Perdue is a wealthy businessman and a close ally of former President Trump, who has railed against Kemp after President Biden won Georgie in the 2020 election.
Photos: Bob Dole through the years
The World War II veteran, senator and presidential candidate died on December 5 at the age of 98.
Washington mourns Bob Dole
Dole died in his sleep early Sunday morning, according to the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.
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David Perdue to announce primary challenge against Georgia governor
Perdue is a wealthy businessman and a close ally of former President Trump, who has railed against Kemp after President Biden won Georgie in the 2020 election.
Photos: Bob Dole through the years
The World War II veteran, senator and presidential candidate died on December 5 at the age of 98.
Washington mourns Bob Dole
Dole died in his sleep early Sunday morning, according to the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.
Gottlieb says WHO could be playing a role in "global leadership" in getting vaccines around the world
"It's largely a political body. It's not on the ground," Gottlieb told "Face the Nation."
Bob Dole, World War II veteran, senator and presidential nominee, has died at 98
Republican presidential nominee who lost to Bill Clinton in 1996 was last of White House contenders to serve in World War II.
Health
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Study shows men spread COVID particles more than women and children
And the louder you talk, the more particles you're likely to emit, one of the study's authors said.
Omicron: what we know about the new COVID variant
Health officials believe the variant is currently spreading in some U.S. communities.
Omicron COVID-19 variant found in 12 states
The biggest question is whether current, available vaccines will prevent severe cases spread by the Omicron variant.
Petroleum found in well water near Pearl Harbor, Navy says
The well has been shut down since Sunday.
Unvaccinated Nevada state workers to pay insurance surcharge
Public employees in the Silver state who haven't gotten shots will pay up to $55 a month, starting July 2022.
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What Biden's new travel restrictions mean for you
International travel was a headache before the pandemic. New protocols make it even more complicated.
Hiring stalled in November, with economy adding 210,000 jobs
Job growth fell far short of expectations and represents a sharp slowdown from hiring in October.
Google delays January return to office date
The Omicron variant is derailing companies' plans to bring workers back to offices.
Inflation is hurting rural Americans more than city folk
Rising prices are taking a bigger toll on people who live outside major metropolitan areas, recent research shows.
Honda recalls SUVs and pickups because hoods can fly open
Automaker sold more than 788,000 of the recalled vehicles worldwide, with just over 725,000 in the U.S.
World
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Biden and Putin to speak this week
The meeting comes as U.S. intelligence is warning of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine as soon as January.
The legacy of Josephine Baker
Escaping segregation in 1920s America, she garnered fame in Paris as a nightclub artist, movie star and social activist, and was also a spy against the Nazis – roles that led her to become the first Black woman inducted into France's Panthéon of national heroes.
"Silenced No More": One woman's allegations of abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell
In her book, Sarah Ransome describes trauma and rape during childhood that, she says, primed her to become a victim of sexual abuse and threats of violence by Epstein. She talks with "CBS Sunday Morning" about how she "survived hell."
3 skiers killed in avalanche in Austria
Three of the skiers were buried by the avalanche, while another two were partly buried and able to free themselves, regional police said in a statement.
Death toll from Indonesia volcano eruption rises to 13
Seven people are still missing.
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Best shows to watch on Netflix right now – December 2021
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
Josephine Baker, legend
Entertainer Josephine Baker grew up poor in the slums of St. Louis, before garnering fame in Paris as a nightclub artist, movie star and businesswoman, far from the strictures of legal segregation in America. But Baker's roles also included a spy against the Nazis, and a pilot for the French Air Force during World War II. Her wartime exploits and social activism have led her to become the first Black woman inducted into France's Panthéon of national heroes. Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer talks with one of Baker's adopted children – the racially diverse "Rainbow Tribe" – about the incomparable Baker's life and legacy.
Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem on "Being the Ricardos"
The stars felt intense pressure playing Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, two of the most famous people in television history, in Aaron Sorkin's latest film that goes behind the scenes of a comedy icon – and a trailblazing career couple.
Behind the scenes of "Being the Ricardos"
Starring as Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in "Being the Ricardos," Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem felt intense pressure playing two of the most famous people in television history. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with Kidman and Bardem, and with co-stars J.K. Simmons and Nina Arianda, about the challenges of recreating the cast of "I Love Lucy" in Aaron Sorkin's latest film, which goes behind the scenes of a trailblazing career couple.
Candace Bushnell: The "Sex and the City" author's next chapter
The writer whose bestseller inspired the HBO hit (and a new sequel series, "And Just Like That…") is now appearing Off-Broadway in a one-woman show titled, "Is There Still Sex in the City?"
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2021 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Techno Claus (who looks suspiciously like "Sunday Morning" contributor David Pogue) has made the trip from the North Pole to deliver gift suggestions for the gadget lovers on your holiday list.
Vintage office gear gets pandemic revival
From remote learning for kids, to Zoom calls for their parents, the pandemic has pushed technology into our lives in a way that few things have before. That has many yearning for a simpler time – for some, that means a revival of some old-time office gear. David Wade reports from CBS affiliate WBZ in Boston.
NASA monitoring "potentially hazardous" asteroid
NASA scientists say the "4660 Nereus" asteroid is about 330 meters wide and will come within 2.5 million miles of Earth next week. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak with details.
Job growth slows in November
The U.S. economy added 210,000 jobs in November, according to the Labor Department, fewer than expected in what many economists are calling a "disappointing" jobs report. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the "Troubled Asset Relief Program" during the Obama administration, joins CBSN to discuss what this means for the U.S. economy.
Boise is least affordable housing market, study says
Some of the least affordable housing markets in the U.S. are not what you'd expect. Mark Strassmann takes a look at the housing boom in Boise, Idaho.
Science
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Science
Scientists studying Omicron's vaccine resistance
Scientists around the world are studying the COVID-19 Omicron variant to determine if it is more resistant to vaccines than previous strains of the virus. Debora Patta reports.
Omicron variant spreads as holidays approach
The Omicron variant continues to spread, but the Delta variant remains the dominant strain in the U.S. for now. Cases and hospitalizations are surging in certain areas as the nationwide vaccination rate remains around 60%. Lilia Luciano reports.
Scientists predict possible snow drought by 2050
A new study suggests snow may no longer fall in the western U.S. if greenhouse gas emissions remain unchecked. CBSN's Lana Zak spoke with Benjamin Hatchett, an assistant research professor of atmospheric science with the Desert Research Institute, about the environmental and economic impacts.
Omicron: what we know about the new COVID variant
Health officials believe the variant is currently spreading in some U.S. communities.
NASA monitoring "potentially hazardous" asteroid
NASA scientists say the "4660 Nereus" asteroid is about 330 meters wide and will come within 2.5 million miles of Earth next week. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak with details.
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Was a young girl adopted from Russia capable of murder?
Saying they feared for their safety, an American couple gives up the daughter they welcomed into their family. "48 Hours" contributor Troy Roberts revisits the case that he says haunted him for years and forever changed his life.
A woman is impaled by a corn rake, but do her fatal injuries add up to murder?
A farmer's wife is found in a shed on their Iowa farm with a corn rake lodged in her back. The rake has just four tines – so why does she have six puncture wounds?
6 Michigan teens charged for allegedly threatening schools
A seventh teenager was charged for allegedly possessing a weapon in a school zone.
Suspected school shooter's parents plead not guilty
James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the suspected Michigan school shooter, appeared in court after being arrested early Saturday. They have each been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter. Michael George reports.
Shooting suspect and parents isolated at same jail
James and Jennifer Crumbley were arrested in Detroit early Saturday morning and are now being held at the same jail as their son, who is the suspect in the Oxford High School shooting. The three are all separated from one another, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said during a press conference Saturday afternoon. Watch more of their remarks here.
Space
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Space
NASA monitoring "potentially hazardous" asteroid
NASA scientists say the "4660 Nereus" asteroid is about 330 meters wide and will come within 2.5 million miles of Earth next week. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak with details.
Space station's orbit adjusted to dodge debris from old U.S. rocket
The debris avoidance maneuver comes amid heightened concern about space debris following a controversial Russian weapons test.
SpaceX launches 48 Starlinks and two Earth-imaging satellites
It was the 27th Falcon 9 launch so far this year for SpaceX, a new record.
Spacewalkers replace space station antenna after debris scare caused delay
The astronauts originally planned to carry out the spacewalk Tuesday, but NASA ordered a delay to fully evaluate possibly threatening space debris.
NASA spacewalk delayed due to debris threat
A scheduled spacewalk outside the International Space Station to fix a bad antenna was postponed after NASA said the risk of astronauts being struck by debris was too high.
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Best shows to watch on Netflix right now – December 2021
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
What happened to the perfect child? One woman's incredible story
More than 20 years ago, a Russian girl was adopted by a young American couple who eventually brought her back to Moscow after her parents say she tried to kill her baby brother.
Evidence in the Amy Mullis corn rake murder case
A look inside the case against Todd Mullis, a Iowa farmer accused of killing his wife with a farm tool.
Patrick De La Cerda murder: Inside the case
In 2018, the Deltona, Florida, man was newly engaged and planning for his wedding until he was tragically gunned down at his home.
It's been 50 years since the infamous Attica prison riot
Inmates held some 36 hostages for five days. And that was just the beginning
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Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
Veterans reflect on Pearl Harbor
The "date that will live in infamy" marked America's entry into World War II. KCBS's Joy Benedict met a group of veterans who traveled to Hawaii to remember, in hopes that we don't forget their sacrifice.
Scientists and students study volcanic eruption
The volcano on Spain's La Palma island has provided an opportunity for scientists and students to get up close with this destructive force of nature. Ian Lee reports on what they're hoping to learn.
The Trials of Critical Race Theory
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series examines the backlash to so-called critical race theory in schools and the impact on students and teachers.
Nations condemn Taliban over police killings
President Joe Biden and his administration have faced criticsim for not doing enough to help the hundreds of thousands of Afghan citizens who supported the U.S. mission get out of the country. Imtiaz Tyab reports.