An open secret: Open office plans are the worst Contributor Faith Salie has some words (and they're not kind) about many companies' propensity to house all their employees in a giant room with no dividing walls Jan 6, 2019
Jim Gaffigan touches on the prevalence of screens The comedian says screens embody much of life's obsessions, including parental neglect Dec 30, 2018
Jim Gaffigan: Do we have to do Christmas in December? "Sunday Morning" contributor says the stress of the holidays in the bleakest of months makes moving Christmas to a sunnier time a smart idea Dec 16, 2018
Evan Thomas on George H.W. Bush, "the last of his kind" The 41st President was humble, ambitious, wise, definitely not a wimp, and really believed in country first Dec 2, 2018
A.J. Jacobs on giving thanks for a cup of coffee The commentator, columnist and author of "Thanks a Thousand: A Gratitude Journey" describes the trouble he went through to thank everyone responsible for his morning cup Nov 25, 2018
Jim Gaffigan on what to do about America's overweight statistics The comedian says, if 70% of Americans are overweight, it's the numbers that need adjustment, not our waistlines Nov 18, 2018
Midterm elections 2018: What to watch for CBS News' director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto on elections that have primacy in our Constitution: the race for control of Congress Nov 4, 2018
Jackie Speier on surviving the Jonestown massacre In 1978 the Calif. Congresswoman, then a congressional attorney, was nearly killed in a savage attack while on a fact-finding mission into Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple cult Nov 4, 2018
BREAKING NEWS! Faith Salie has something to say about "Breaking News" When 24-hour news channels label EVERY story as supremely important, the fake urgency actually discredits journalism Oct 14, 2018
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin on whether we are living in "the worst of times" Pulitzer Prize-winning historian says a crisis can be overcome if aroused citizens join together toward a moral purpose Oct 7, 2018
Rebecca Traister on the power of women's (and men's) anger The author of "Good and Mad" discusses why many women have been denied the use of their own righteous anger in self-defense Sep 30, 2018
Dr. Sanjay Gupta on how alcohol affects memory Some answers to the question that hangs over the current Supreme Court confirmation battle of Brett Kavanaugh - and some wrong assumptions Sep 23, 2018
Jim Gaffigan makes the case for beer that tastes like beer The comedian isn't afraid to demand a cold brew that doesn't taste like chocolate or avocado Sep 16, 2018
Aretha Franklin: An appreciation by Bill Flanagan The greatest popular singer of the rock era, who died Thursday at age 76, sang songs of both faith and passion, and was a living manifestation of pride Aug 16, 2018
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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
What makes for a great Christmas song? Musicologist Joe Bennett explains the common components of the most enduring Christmas songs, from "Jingle Bells" to "All I Want for Christmas Is You" – which inspires David Pogue to compose his own new holiday song. Dec 14
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Book excerpt: "The Colonel and the King" by Peter Guralnick Elvis Presley biographer Peter Guralnick's latest book traces the relationship between the King and Colonel Tom Parker, a manager whose marketing savvy helped launch a rock 'n' roll revolution. Dec 7
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Commentaries
An open secret: Open office plans are the worst
Contributor Faith Salie has some words (and they're not kind) about many companies' propensity to house all their employees in a giant room with no dividing walls
Jim Gaffigan touches on the prevalence of screens
The comedian says screens embody much of life's obsessions, including parental neglect
Jim Gaffigan: Do we have to do Christmas in December?
"Sunday Morning" contributor says the stress of the holidays in the bleakest of months makes moving Christmas to a sunnier time a smart idea
Evan Thomas on George H.W. Bush, "the last of his kind"
The 41st President was humble, ambitious, wise, definitely not a wimp, and really believed in country first
A.J. Jacobs on giving thanks for a cup of coffee
The commentator, columnist and author of "Thanks a Thousand: A Gratitude Journey" describes the trouble he went through to thank everyone responsible for his morning cup
Jim Gaffigan on what to do about America's overweight statistics
The comedian says, if 70% of Americans are overweight, it's the numbers that need adjustment, not our waistlines
Midterm elections 2018: What to watch for
CBS News' director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto on elections that have primacy in our Constitution: the race for control of Congress
Jackie Speier on surviving the Jonestown massacre
In 1978 the Calif. Congresswoman, then a congressional attorney, was nearly killed in a savage attack while on a fact-finding mission into Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple cult
BREAKING NEWS! Faith Salie has something to say about "Breaking News"
When 24-hour news channels label EVERY story as supremely important, the fake urgency actually discredits journalism
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin on whether we are living in "the worst of times"
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian says a crisis can be overcome if aroused citizens join together toward a moral purpose
Jim Gaffigan on losing his appendix
The comedian left a part of himself in Alaska
Rebecca Traister on the power of women's (and men's) anger
The author of "Good and Mad" discusses why many women have been denied the use of their own righteous anger in self-defense
Dr. Sanjay Gupta on how alcohol affects memory
Some answers to the question that hangs over the current Supreme Court confirmation battle of Brett Kavanaugh - and some wrong assumptions
Jim Gaffigan makes the case for beer that tastes like beer
The comedian isn't afraid to demand a cold brew that doesn't taste like chocolate or avocado
Aretha Franklin: An appreciation by Bill Flanagan
The greatest popular singer of the rock era, who died Thursday at age 76, sang songs of both faith and passion, and was a living manifestation of pride
More From Sunday Morning
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 21)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
A guide to "Made in America" holiday gifts, state by state
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What makes for a great Christmas song?
Musicologist Joe Bennett explains the common components of the most enduring Christmas songs, from "Jingle Bells" to "All I Want for Christmas Is You" – which inspires David Pogue to compose his own new holiday song.
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.
Book excerpt: "The Colonel and the King" by Peter Guralnick
Elvis Presley biographer Peter Guralnick's latest book traces the relationship between the King and Colonel Tom Parker, a manager whose marketing savvy helped launch a rock 'n' roll revolution.
U.S.
More U.S.Timeline of gunman in Brown University and MIT professor shootings
Investigators are piecing together a detailed timeline of Claudio Neves Valente's actions before, during and after the Brown and MIT shootings.
DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
American Airlines stops offering miles for basic economy fares
Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith's lawyers re-up call for him to testify publicly
Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, appeared before the House Judiciary Committee for a closed-door deposition Wednesday.
Justice Department set to release trove of Epstein files today
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatchDraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
American Airlines stops offering miles for basic economy fares
Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.
Ford recalls nearly 273,000 vehicles over rollaway risk
Regulators said the parking module in certain Ford vehicles may fail, potentially allowing cars to roll away.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Instacart to pay $60M in refunds over allegations it deceived customers
Instacart's "unlawful tactics" hurt shoppers and raised the cost of groceries, according to the FTC.
Politics
More PoliticsWhat to know about Minnesota's "industrial-scale fraud" scandal
Federal prosecutors have unveiled charges against six more people accused of defrauding programs in Minnesota — adding to a scandal that has ensnared over 90 people..
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith's lawyers re-up call for him to testify publicly
Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, appeared before the House Judiciary Committee for a closed-door deposition Wednesday.
Justice Department set to release trove of Epstein files today
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
New Coast Guard chief confirmed following flap over swastikas, nooses
The Senate confirmed Admiral Kevin Lunday as Coast Guard commandant after agency guidance on the display of hate symbols such as swastikas and nooses was clarified.
Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatchInside the FDA's vaccine uproar
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
World
More World3 killed in knife attack in Taiwan, suspect falls to his death from store
Police said the suspect was declared dead at a hospital after jumping from the building's sixth floor, the Central News Agency reported.
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Putin claims no "willingness from Ukraine" to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia.
Australia announces gun buyback plan just days after Bondi Beach attack
Australia will use a sweeping buyback scheme to "get guns off our streets," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Entertainment
More EntertainmentKiefer Sutherland recalls "extraordinary" day on set with Rob Reiner
Kiefer Sutherland recalls Rob Reiner's reaction to filming Jack Nicholson's famous scene in "A Few Good Men."
Albert Brooks remembers his "oldest friend" Rob Reiner
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Kathy Bates says Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life" with "Misery" role
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor for robbery, drug convictions
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
Gloria Gaynor on how "I Will Survive" empowered her through a dark time
Gloria Gaynor told "CBS Mornings" her hit 1978 song gave her hope during one of the most difficult periods of her life.
Technology
More TechnologyDraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
Japanese woman marries AI boyfriend
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Science
More ScienceMajor climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Crime
More Crime3 killed in knife attack in Taiwan, suspect falls to his death from store
Police said the suspect was declared dead at a hospital after jumping from the building's sixth floor, the Central News Agency reported.
Timeline of gunman in Brown University and MIT professor shootings
Investigators are piecing together a detailed timeline of Claudio Neves Valente's actions before, during and after the Brown and MIT shootings.
RI attorney general on shooting suspect
A man approached a Providence, Rhode Island, officer with details on the Brown University shooting suspect and helped break the case open for officials, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha tells CBS News.
Trump administration Epstein files release
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Friday that only a partial set of the Epstein files will be released on the date mandated by a law signed by President Trump. Aysha Bagchi, a correspondent for USA Today, joins CBS News with more.
The full release of Epstein files is expected
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Space
More SpaceJared 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.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
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The Uplift: Made with love
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Chinese TikTok owners reach agreement
ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, reached an agreement with a group of American investors so the popular social media app can remain in operation in the U.S., according to a source familiar with the negotiation. Megan Leonhardt, a senior writer for Barron's, joins CBS News with more.
Putin claims Russia is winning war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for four hours during his yearly address to the nation. Putin noted the war in Ukraine as U.S. representatives continue to push for a ceasefire. CBS News' Haley Ott reports.
RI attorney general on shooting suspect
A man approached a Providence, Rhode Island, officer with details on the Brown University shooting suspect and helped break the case open for officials, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha tells CBS News.
Space Force Celebrates sixth birthday
John F. Bentivegna, the chief master sergeant of the Space Force, joined CBS News as the branch celebrates its sixth birthday.