Luke Burbank on making realistic New Year's resolutions Forget about hitting the gym, or signing up for a foreign language app. Luke Burbank resolves to do far better with his New Year's resolutions in 2026 by committing to goals he can actually keep … probably. Dec 28
Fear of flying: Faith Salie on Secretary Duffy and the pajama resistance When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy. Dec 14
Walter Isaacson on "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written" As America approaches its 250th birthday, the bestselling biographer and historian reflects on the message of the Declaration of Independence, and how it is just as vital to us today as it was in 1776. Nov 16
Faith Salie on the addictive internet meme "6-7" Faith Salie brings some middle-aged energy to the latest inside joke among youngsters. Nov 9
Why a 13-year-old baseball fan cheers for more than one team A lot of sports fans get behind team rivalries, but Augustus Salie-Semel suggests that embracing more than one team (for example, the Yankees AND the Red Sox!) offers valuable lessons outside of sports. Oct 26
Charles M. Blow on the crisis facing local newspapers By some estimates, more than 3,200 print newspapers have vanished since 2005, with an estimated two newspapers closing each week, while funding for public broadcasting also shrinks. Oct 24
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. Sep 21
Commentary: James Fallows on the lessons to take from political violence "Breaking the News" writer James Fallows says that when political violence erupts, there are lessons we can take – about cycles of political violence, and our reactions to it. Sep 14
Commentary: Health expert's plea to GOP senator regarding RFK Jr. Dr. Timothy Johnson has a message for a fellow doctor, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, who'd promised oversight of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sep 7
Jim Gaffigan on the summer harvest: Too many cukes! The comedian and aspiring gardener talks about the advantages, and disadvantages, of a bountiful harvest. Aug 31
To tip or not to tip: That is David Sedaris' question The humorist has some thoughts about gratuities, especially when they're pre-programmed onto a screen. Aug 10
Former Obama speechwriter David Litt on finding neutral ground "Common ground" may be increasingly difficult to find when everything seems political. Instead, David Litt suggests finding "neutral ground" with others – spending time together focused on something other than our differences (like, surfing). Jul 20
How is Jim Gaffigan as a father? Hear it from one of his kids The comedian's youngest son, Patrick Gaffigan, offers his take on Jim Gaffigan as a role model, and it's not pretty. Happy Father's Day, Jim! Jun 15
From celebrating Juneteenth to the erasure of Black history: Charles M. Blow on America today The political analyst and former NYT columnist says that pluralism and racial justice have been demoted in the months since Trump re-took office, as his administration has moved to purge the government (and much of society) of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Jun 8
Faith Salie offers her two cents on the end of the penny The U.S. Treasury announced that, by early next year, it will cease making new pennies, which cost almost four times to make what they are actually worth. But Faith Salie says that, while phasing out the one-cent coin might make sense, its loss is more than what we can calculate. Jun 1
"Hail and farewell": A tribute to those we lost in 2025 "Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity. Dec 28
Luke Burbank on making realistic New Year's resolutions Forget about hitting the gym, or signing up for a foreign language app. Luke Burbank resolves to do far better with his New Year's resolutions in 2026 by committing to goals he can actually keep … probably. Dec 28
The history of the New Year's Eve ball drop Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Now, a brand-new ball, covered with more than 5,000 handcrafted Waterford Crystal discs, will help ring in 2026. Dec 28
Top news headlines of 2025 month-by-month From political upheavals and gun violence, to the first American-born pope, "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks back at key events of a transformative year in U.S. history. Dec 28
Good news you may have missed in 2025 The bad news from the past year (and there was a lot of it) drowned out much of the GOOD news that made smaller headlines. David Pogue reports on some of 2025's best underreported stories. 5H ago
The Book Report: Ron Charles' picks from 2025 The Washington Post book reviewer offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his picks for fiction and non-fiction titles to add to their New Year's reading lists. Dec 28
Book excerpt: "Guilty by Definition" by Susie Dent This debut novel is a mystery in which a dictionary editor at Oxford turns to word-sleuthing in order to unravel a family member's long-ago disappearance. Dec 28
Book excerpt: "Black Moses" by Caleb Gayle The award-winning journalist's latest book recounts the rise of Edward McCabe, an activist who, during Reconstruction, lobbied for a Black-governed state in the Oklahoma Territory. Dec 28
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 28) A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley. Dec 28
A New Mexico monastery where the silence calls The Monastery of Christ in the Desert, in Northern New Mexico, is home to 15 Benedictine monks, some livestock, and a guesthouse for people looking for a little quiet in this turbulent world. "Sunday Morning" pays a visit. Dec 21
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies at 35 Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November. updated 1M ago
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Commentaries
Luke Burbank on making realistic New Year's resolutions
Forget about hitting the gym, or signing up for a foreign language app. Luke Burbank resolves to do far better with his New Year's resolutions in 2026 by committing to goals he can actually keep … probably.
Fear of flying: Faith Salie on Secretary Duffy and the pajama resistance
When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy.
Walter Isaacson on "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written"
As America approaches its 250th birthday, the bestselling biographer and historian reflects on the message of the Declaration of Independence, and how it is just as vital to us today as it was in 1776.
Faith Salie on the addictive internet meme "6-7"
Faith Salie brings some middle-aged energy to the latest inside joke among youngsters.
Why a 13-year-old baseball fan cheers for more than one team
A lot of sports fans get behind team rivalries, but Augustus Salie-Semel suggests that embracing more than one team (for example, the Yankees AND the Red Sox!) offers valuable lessons outside of sports.
Charles M. Blow on the crisis facing local newspapers
By some estimates, more than 3,200 print newspapers have vanished since 2005, with an estimated two newspapers closing each week, while funding for public broadcasting also shrinks.
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.
Commentary: James Fallows on the lessons to take from political violence
"Breaking the News" writer James Fallows says that when political violence erupts, there are lessons we can take – about cycles of political violence, and our reactions to it.
Commentary: Health expert's plea to GOP senator regarding RFK Jr.
Dr. Timothy Johnson has a message for a fellow doctor, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, who'd promised oversight of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Jim Gaffigan on the summer harvest: Too many cukes!
The comedian and aspiring gardener talks about the advantages, and disadvantages, of a bountiful harvest.
To tip or not to tip: That is David Sedaris' question
The humorist has some thoughts about gratuities, especially when they're pre-programmed onto a screen.
Former Obama speechwriter David Litt on finding neutral ground
"Common ground" may be increasingly difficult to find when everything seems political. Instead, David Litt suggests finding "neutral ground" with others – spending time together focused on something other than our differences (like, surfing).
How is Jim Gaffigan as a father? Hear it from one of his kids
The comedian's youngest son, Patrick Gaffigan, offers his take on Jim Gaffigan as a role model, and it's not pretty. Happy Father's Day, Jim!
From celebrating Juneteenth to the erasure of Black history: Charles M. Blow on America today
The political analyst and former NYT columnist says that pluralism and racial justice have been demoted in the months since Trump re-took office, as his administration has moved to purge the government (and much of society) of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Faith Salie offers her two cents on the end of the penny
The U.S. Treasury announced that, by early next year, it will cease making new pennies, which cost almost four times to make what they are actually worth. But Faith Salie says that, while phasing out the one-cent coin might make sense, its loss is more than what we can calculate.
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A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
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.
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Big tech on proposed California billionaire tax
A proposed tax on California billionaires is prompting pushback from tech leaders. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Judge allows ICE to get Medicaid info
A California judge is giving the Trump administration the green light to share Medicaid participant information with ICE. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Winter storm pummeling Northeast, Midwest
Another winter storm is bringing snow and damaging winds to parts of the Midwest and northeast U.S. CBS News' Ian Lee has more.
Latest on U.S. strikes in Caribbean
President Trump says the U.S. "knocked out" a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, although he didn't offer many details. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect appearing in court
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot is appearing in court Tuesday. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.