Jim Gaffigan: Children are not pancakes The comedian, who has raised many kids, says parenting is not like whipping up a stack of pancakes, but it may be like eating them. Jan 11
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
Peak travel: Viewing the U.S. from each state's highest point "Highpointers" are people with a quirky goal: summiting the highest point in each of the 50 states, from Mr. McKinley in Alaska (elevation: 20,310 feet above sea level), to Florida's Britton Hill (elevation: 345 feet). 14H ago
Judd Apatow on comic genius Mel Brooks: "Probably the funniest person of all time" As a young boy, Judd Apatow says he wanted to grow up to be like the director of such classics as "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein." Now Apatow has co-directed a two-part HBO Max documentary about his idol: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!" 14H ago
Voices of the civil rights movement To mark Martin Luther King Jr's birthday, "Sunday Morning" talks with some of those who were engaged from the very beginning of the civil rights movement, from sit-ins and marches to the Supreme Court. 14H ago
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The surprising history of the Monroe Doctrine In 1823, President James Monroe called for European powers to stay out of the Americas – a stance that for generations led to U.S. military interventions across the Western Hemisphere, including President Trump's incursion into Venezuela. Jan 11
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons For years, she seemed powerless against a fluctuating weight problem, until new medications, and a new attitude, gave Oprah Winfrey a breakthrough. She talks with Jane Pauley about "Enough," a new book co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff, about her weight-loss success. Jan 13
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Education Department delays wage garnishment plan for defaulted student loans The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans. Jan 16
Venezuelan oil is coming to the U.S. What will it mean for gas prices? The Trump administration says it has completed the first sale of Venezuelan oil to the U.S. Will it mean lower prices at the pump? Jan 16
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post. Jan 16
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Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 18, 2026. 12H ago
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Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children. Jan 16 00:23
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD "It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD. Jan 17
ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked. Jan 15
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Stellan Skarsgård on acting: "It is like being a child … you never grow up" The Swedish actor has been in 150 films and TV shows, from "Breaking the Waves" and "Mamma Mia!" to "Andor." He talks about his Golden Globe-winning performance in "Sentimental Value," playing a filmmaker-father trying to reconcile with his actress-daughters. 15H ago
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"Sentimental Value" star Stellan Skarsgård Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård has been in 150 films and TV shows, from "Breaking the Waves" and "Good Will Hunting," to "Mamma Mia!" and the "Star Wars" series "Andor." He just won a Golden Globe Award for his performance in "Sentimental Value," playing a filmmaker-father trying to reconcile with his estranged actress-daughters. Skarsgård talks with Seth Doane about why he's never bored making films; being a father of eight; and working with the effects of a 2022 stroke. 15H ago 07:40
Technology Almanac: January 18 "Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date. 15H ago 00:40
Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News. Jan 16 02:55
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. Mar 28, 2024 03:27
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post. Jan 16
Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis. Jan 15 04:52
Science Almanac: January 18 "Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date. 15H ago 00:40
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924. Jan 16
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss. Jan 15 03:28
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens. Jan 8
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Space NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more. Jan 17 02:12
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Commentaries
Jim Gaffigan: Children are not pancakes
The comedian, who has raised many kids, says parenting is not like whipping up a stack of pancakes, but it may be like eating them.
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
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How is Jim Gaffigan as a father? Hear it from one of his kids
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From celebrating Juneteenth to the erasure of Black history: Charles M. Blow on America today
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Judd Apatow on comic genius Mel Brooks: "Probably the funniest person of all time"
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Stellan Skarsgård on acting: "It is like being a child … you never grow up"
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MoneyWatch
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Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
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HealthWatch
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Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
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Entertainment
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Judd Apatow on comic genius Mel Brooks
As a young boy, Judd Apatow says he wanted to grow up to be like Mel Brooks, the filmmaker of such comedy classics as "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein." Now Apatow has co-directed a two-part HBO Max documentary about his idol, "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!" Apatow talks with Tracy Smith about the World War II veteran who broke comedy taboos by lampooning Nazis and racists, and about Brooks' long friendship with another comic legend, Carl Reiner.
Stellan Skarsgård on acting: "It is like being a child … you never grow up"
The Swedish actor has been in 150 films and TV shows, from "Breaking the Waves" and "Mamma Mia!" to "Andor." He talks about his Golden Globe-winning performance in "Sentimental Value," playing a filmmaker-father trying to reconcile with his actress-daughters.
Extended interview: Stellan Skarsgård
In this web exclusive, Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård discusses his Golden Globe-winning performance in the film "Sentimental Value," in which he plays a director trying to reconnect with his daughter, an actress, by writing a role for her to play. He also talks about the effect of his 2022 stroke, which occurred during production of "Andor" and the "Dune" films, and how he feels he has changed as an actor after more than 150 film and TV credits.
"Sentimental Value" star Stellan Skarsgård
Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård has been in 150 films and TV shows, from "Breaking the Waves" and "Good Will Hunting," to "Mamma Mia!" and the "Star Wars" series "Andor." He just won a Golden Globe Award for his performance in "Sentimental Value," playing a filmmaker-father trying to reconcile with his estranged actress-daughters. Skarsgård talks with Seth Doane about why he's never bored making films; being a father of eight; and working with the effects of a 2022 stroke.
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Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
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.
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
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The history and mystery of kissing
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The killings occurred a day after gang member inmates took 46 people hostage in three prisons across the country, officials said.
Libyan man in Minnesota for treatment for rare skin condition detained by ICE
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Will a woman's final moments, caught on tape, help prove she was murdered?
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Investigators say jealousy was a motive in murder of Texas teen
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Couple probed for child abuse had more surrogate babies
This past July, police in California raided the home of Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang over allegations of possible child abuse. The couple's 21 children, mostly surrogate-born, were taken into state custody as an investigation began. In the months since their arrest and release, the couple has had at least five more surrogate-born babies. The couple is now fighting for custody of all of their children and is suing some of their surrogates in the process. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
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NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
Countdown to new lunar mission
NASA says it could be just weeks away from launching astronauts on a flight around the moon for the first time in more than half a century. Final preparations are underway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the Artemis II moon rocket is expected to roll out to the launch pad on Saturday.
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Snow, cold temperatures hit Midwest, Northeast
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