Why can't Jim Gaffigan find his TV remote? Comedian Jim Gaffigan reflects on experiences he's lost out on during the pandemic – and on things he's lost around the house. Jan 31, 2021
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (January 31) Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles. Jan 31, 2021
James Fallows on the message from Joe Biden's inauguration The Atlantic writer says the new president's inaugural address speaks to an ever-growing nation's resolve and will to succeed in the face of cruel obstacles and divisiveness. Jan 24, 2021
Charles Blow on the greatest threat to our democracy: White supremacy The New York Times columnist reflects on the historical antecedents of recent attacks on America's Constitutionally-protected election. Jan 10, 2021
Bob Schieffer on never taking our democracy for granted The vaccine may ultimately beat COVID-19, but healing a deeply-divided nation may be even more difficult, says the veteran CBS newsman. Jan 3, 2021
Messages of healing and hope, after a difficult 2020 Representatives of three faiths offer reflections for those whose devotion may have been tested by a year of struggle and loss, to renew hope and expectation for the New Year. Dec 27, 2020
Michelle Miller on moving beyond grief While we lost so much in 2020, we also enter the New Year with a sense of promise and hope. Dec 27, 2020
Bobby Flay on creating a holiday meal fit for 2020 As Christmas approaches and news of vaccines brings hope on the horizon, the chef and cookbook author suggests the way back to normalcy may be via our stoves. Dec 20, 2020
Jim Gaffigan's 2020 waitlist As Americans wait for a physical and metaphorical shot in the arm, the comedian notes the many ways this year has been one long waiting game for something better. Dec 20, 2020
David Sedaris demands the right to fire others The humorist suggests the power of a "citizen's dismissal," like a citizen's arrest, could revolutionize customer service. Dec 6, 2020
Dr. Jon LaPook on his personal pet peeves The CBS News chief medical correspondent reveals what irritations push his buttons – and whether one should push back Nov 29, 2020
Jim Gaffigan's 2020 set to music The comedian's Thanksgiving holiday, which he shared with the same people he's been in lockdown with since March, suggests a musical theme for this Year of COVID-19 Nov 29, 2020
Jim Gaffigan on saving face while wearing a mask The comedian opines on how having a big head (both physically and metaphorically) can affect one's use of personal protective equipment Nov 15, 2020
Jim Gaffigan on the painstaking, belabored marathon of an election The comedian asks, what kind of election did we expect from the year 2020? Nov 8, 2020
John Dickerson on weathering Election Day stress As we await results, the "60 Minutes" correspondent says patience is key – as is ignoring rumors and misinformation, from both foreign and domestic agents of chaos, aimed at sowing discord Nov 1, 2020
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Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the musical alchemy of "Song Sung Blue" In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators from Milwaukee who sang as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder. Dec 15
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
What are the prospects for laid-off workers? In 2025, more than 1.1 million Americans were laid off from their jobs, the most since the COVID pandemic, even as corporate profits remain high. Business experts discuss the reasons why companies resort to layoffs. Dec 14
Steps of Faith: How "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis and friends brought hope and charity to amputees An annual fundraiser in Kansas City called Thundergong! has helped more than 2,000 amputees around the country pay for prosthetic limbs through the Steps of Faith Foundation. Dec 14
Jane Austen at 250: Celebrating a writer who still inspires new chapters Enduring romances such as "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Emma" made the British writer one of the brightest names in literature – and the beloved subject of a yearlong celebration marking the 250th anniversary of her birth. Dec 14
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This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 14) A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley. Dec 15
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Commentaries
Why can't Jim Gaffigan find his TV remote?
Comedian Jim Gaffigan reflects on experiences he's lost out on during the pandemic – and on things he's lost around the house.
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (January 31)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles.
James Fallows on the message from Joe Biden's inauguration
The Atlantic writer says the new president's inaugural address speaks to an ever-growing nation's resolve and will to succeed in the face of cruel obstacles and divisiveness.
Charles Blow on the greatest threat to our democracy: White supremacy
The New York Times columnist reflects on the historical antecedents of recent attacks on America's Constitutionally-protected election.
Bob Schieffer on never taking our democracy for granted
The vaccine may ultimately beat COVID-19, but healing a deeply-divided nation may be even more difficult, says the veteran CBS newsman.
Messages of healing and hope, after a difficult 2020
Representatives of three faiths offer reflections for those whose devotion may have been tested by a year of struggle and loss, to renew hope and expectation for the New Year.
Michelle Miller on moving beyond grief
While we lost so much in 2020, we also enter the New Year with a sense of promise and hope.
Bobby Flay on creating a holiday meal fit for 2020
As Christmas approaches and news of vaccines brings hope on the horizon, the chef and cookbook author suggests the way back to normalcy may be via our stoves.
Jim Gaffigan's 2020 waitlist
As Americans wait for a physical and metaphorical shot in the arm, the comedian notes the many ways this year has been one long waiting game for something better.
David Sedaris demands the right to fire others
The humorist suggests the power of a "citizen's dismissal," like a citizen's arrest, could revolutionize customer service.
Dr. Jon LaPook on his personal pet peeves
The CBS News chief medical correspondent reveals what irritations push his buttons – and whether one should push back
Jim Gaffigan's 2020 set to music
The comedian's Thanksgiving holiday, which he shared with the same people he's been in lockdown with since March, suggests a musical theme for this Year of COVID-19
Jim Gaffigan on saving face while wearing a mask
The comedian opines on how having a big head (both physically and metaphorically) can affect one's use of personal protective equipment
Jim Gaffigan on the painstaking, belabored marathon of an election
The comedian asks, what kind of election did we expect from the year 2020?
John Dickerson on weathering Election Day stress
As we await results, the "60 Minutes" correspondent says patience is key – as is ignoring rumors and misinformation, from both foreign and domestic agents of chaos, aimed at sowing discord
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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The Uplift: Made with love
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
Takeaways from Trump's year-end address
President Trump addressed the nation from the White House on Wednesday night in a speech looking back on the first 11 months of his second term. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join with analysis. Then, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins to unpack Mr. Trump's remarks further.
Trump touts policies in year-end address
President Trump delivered remarks Wednesday night looking back at his first year back in office. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump delivers year-end address to nation
President Trump delivered a prime-time address from the White House on Wednesday night, touting the administration's actions during the first 11 months of his second term and outlining his goals for the next three years. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell anchors a special report.
Measles entrenching in U.S., doctor says
A measles outbreak in South Carolina is worsening with 138 cases reported in the state. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Dr. Céline Gounder have more.