Review: "Black Panther" is a momentous event in pop culture history Critic David Edelstein says the new movie, featuring a black superhero and "crazy-tough women," is a nice departure from the Marvel blueprint Feb 18, 2018
Katie Roiphe on the #MeToo thought police The feminist writer reacts to "Twitter feminists" who accuse her of not adhering to a presumed orthodoxy about the movement to out sexual harassers Feb 4, 2018
Dawn Turner on how disquieting noise can be The journalist and author says the noise and racket of modern life are coming in loud and clear Jan 21, 2018
Faith Salie on when POTUS uses "$#!?hole" language Attacked for making racist comments, President Trump argued his words were "tough" Jan 14, 2018
Vivian Howard on the goodness of broths The star of the PBS series "A Chef's Life" says every culture has their version of a soup with seemingly curative properties Jan 7, 2018
Faith Salie on how art can help shape our New Year's resolutions At the end of another breathless year, the "Sunday Morning" contributor takes stock in the meaning of mistakes and repairing one's self Dec 31, 2017
Holiday season at the multiplex: Which movies are naughty or nice? Critic David Edelstein on the latest films, including "All the Money in the World," "The Post" and "The Greatest Showman" Dec 24, 2017
Kurt Andersen on the importance of sticking to the facts In a political environment where "truthiness," lies and reckless opinions muddy the waters, a founding father's faith in facts may be what saves us Dec 17, 2017
Faith Salie: What will be the aftermath of the sexual harassment firestorm? Like a wildfire, sexual harassment allegations will leave burn scars on our culture, but also make room for fertile new growth Dec 10, 2017
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2017's contenders for Word of the Year Faith Salie has a few words about the preponderance of political terms that have taken over our culture Dec 3, 2017
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Commentaries
Review: "Black Panther" is a momentous event in pop culture history
Critic David Edelstein says the new movie, featuring a black superhero and "crazy-tough women," is a nice departure from the Marvel blueprint
Katie Roiphe on the #MeToo thought police
The feminist writer reacts to "Twitter feminists" who accuse her of not adhering to a presumed orthodoxy about the movement to out sexual harassers
Dawn Turner on how disquieting noise can be
The journalist and author says the noise and racket of modern life are coming in loud and clear
Faith Salie on when POTUS uses "$#!?hole" language
Attacked for making racist comments, President Trump argued his words were "tough"
Vivian Howard on the goodness of broths
The star of the PBS series "A Chef's Life" says every culture has their version of a soup with seemingly curative properties
Faith Salie on how art can help shape our New Year's resolutions
At the end of another breathless year, the "Sunday Morning" contributor takes stock in the meaning of mistakes and repairing one's self
Holiday season at the multiplex: Which movies are naughty or nice?
Critic David Edelstein on the latest films, including "All the Money in the World," "The Post" and "The Greatest Showman"
Kurt Andersen on the importance of sticking to the facts
In a political environment where "truthiness," lies and reckless opinions muddy the waters, a founding father's faith in facts may be what saves us
Faith Salie: What will be the aftermath of the sexual harassment firestorm?
Like a wildfire, sexual harassment allegations will leave burn scars on our culture, but also make room for fertile new growth
From heroes to cads: David Edelstein on the surge in movie biopics
It's awards season, which means it's time for a staggering number of dramatizations about the lives of real-life people
2017's contenders for Word of the Year
Faith Salie has a few words about the preponderance of political terms that have taken over our culture
David Edelstein on Louis C.K.'s film you probably won't see
The comedian's feature film directorial debut, "I Love You, Daddy," was pulled following reports of his sexual misconduct
David Edelstein's horror film picks are like manna from hell
"Sunday Morning" critic explores the recent flood of restored, re-released horror movies as well as the latest uncanny tales to chill your bones
The "Psycho" scene that changed film forever
David Edelstein reviews a new documentary, "78/52," that examines in minute detail a revolutionary cinematic event: the shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's horror classic
Gretchen Carlson on sexual harassment in the workplace
The former Fox News anchor says the revelations about Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein give hope that women are standing up and fighting back
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Pentagon official Trump's actions in Iran
Democratic Rep. Adam Smith pressed Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby about the U.S. objectives in Iran. Colby defended President Trump after Smith said the president failed to keep the U.S. out of a war with Iran.
How the Iran war is affecting China
China is touting its economic plans for the next five years as Iran, its close ally in the Middle East, fights a war against Israel and the U.S. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
International Rescue Committee on Iran war
Bob Kitchen, the vice president of emergencies at the International Rescue Committee, joins CBS News with more details on operations to aid those caught in the middle of the Iran war.
How Trump is trying to justify the Iran war
President Trump was asked to rate the success of U.S. operations in Iran as Americans seek more details on the reasons behind the war. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Key takeaways on Day 6 of Iran war
The Iran war continues to roar in the Middle East as the U.S. strikes more targets inside the Islamic Republic. This comes as the House of Representatives weighs a war powers resolution, and as Americans continue begging for help to evacuate. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, Ramy Inocencio, Hunter Woodall and Natalie Brand report.