Confessions of an approval junkie Faith Salie says there are good reasons why you SHOULD care too much about getting affirmation from others Apr 17, 2016
Jim Gaffigan: Inflation and the Tooth Fairy The comedian - who went to school for finance - questions the lack of agreed-upon exchange value for a child's tooth Apr 10, 2016
Opting out of that very, very fine print Faith Salie asks what we risk when we click "agree" without knowing exactly what we're agreeing to Apr 10, 2016
Breaking the unwritten rules, of baseball and politics N.Y. Times Magazine reporter Mark Leibovich on how the traditions of the playing field and the presidential field are being tested by brash upstarts Apr 3, 2016
David Edelstein smacks down "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" Our critic says the superhero battle will leave audiences starved for a real movie Mar 27, 2016
The vast divide between America and its military Veteran Matt Gallagher says as a nation we cheer candidates promising military actions - as long as they involve others' sons and daughters Mar 20, 2016
Death by selfie Faith Salie says our willingness to capture ourselves on camera in all situations (including accidental deaths) means we are killing our experience of life Mar 6, 2016
Tavis Smiley: Hollywood is getting it wrong Says that while judgment of art is subjective, film industry lags behind music world in recognizing talent of minorities Feb 28, 2016
Three classic romantic movies for Valentine's Day Critic David Edelstein suggests three films about having to jump through a lot of hoops to learn the meaning of love Feb 14, 2016
Paul Reiser on "irritating" Valentine's Day Says forgetting to mark the romantic holiday can be bad, but remembering it is not that much better Feb 14, 2016
Faith Salie: On a first-name basis Titles like Mr. or Mrs. used to mean you had come of age, but now suggest you are out-of-step with an increasingly informal society Jan 31, 2016
Scott Simon: Do away with "natural born citizen" clause Host of NPR's "Weekend Edition" says Constitution is preventing many of our most talented citizens from serving as president Jan 24, 2016
A tribute to Alan Rickman Critic David Edelstein on the actor whose performances in roles villainous or romantic were soulful and sublime Jan 17, 2016
The artistry of David Bowie Bill Flanagan on the most influential post-'60s figure in rock music Jan 17, 2016
Trump and the media, like an addict and heroin N.Y. Times journalist Mark Leibovich says the press and the GOP front-runner have been exhibiting hazardous signs of codependency Jan 10, 2016
Rep. Jim Clyburn on protecting democracy: "I don't think the American people are doing enough" In recent decades, South Carolina has become the Democratic Party's make-or-break proving ground for White House hopefuls - and Jim Clyburn, the state's sole Black Democrat in the House, is one of the party's most important voices. Apr 26
Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug" A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere." Apr 26
Artist Jenny Saville on the body as landscape The curious gaze of artist Jenny Saville upon the female body, including her own, has made her one of the most celebrated of modern British painters. She talks about her bold work, and about figurative painting as "communication of the unspoken." Apr 26
The long history of America's conflict with Cuba The small island nation, 90 miles from Florida, has played an outsized role in American foreign policy for nearly 70 years. As President Trump talks of "taking Cuba," tensions between Washington and Havana have outlived even the late dictator Fidel Castro. Apr 26
Book excerpt: "The First Eight" by Jim Clyburn The South Carolina Democrat, the ninth Black man to represent his state in the House of Representatives, writes of his predecessors who helped direct the course of America during and after Reconstruction. Apr 26
This week on "Sunday Morning" (April 26) A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley. Apr 26
"Proof": Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway bows The celebrated actors are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own. Apr 19
Using the ocean to power data centers The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Apr 19
Crafting a legacy out of wood George Nakashima (1905-1990), considered a giant of 20th century furniture design, was a leader of the American craft movement. His legacy continues through his daughter, Mira, who took the reins of the company he founded, Nakashima Woodworkers. Apr 19
Former judges speak out on Trump admin's immigration court purges Following President Trump's promise of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, more than 200 immigration judges have been fired, forced out or retired, and are being replaced by what are advertised as "deportation judges." Apr 19
Search ends for missing crew of U.S. ship that overturned in typhoon Six people were aboard the 145-foot ship, called the Mariana. Divers recovered one crew member's body from the overturned ship. updated 45M ago
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Commentaries
Confessions of an approval junkie
Faith Salie says there are good reasons why you SHOULD care too much about getting affirmation from others
Jim Gaffigan: Inflation and the Tooth Fairy
The comedian - who went to school for finance - questions the lack of agreed-upon exchange value for a child's tooth
Opting out of that very, very fine print
Faith Salie asks what we risk when we click "agree" without knowing exactly what we're agreeing to
Breaking the unwritten rules, of baseball and politics
N.Y. Times Magazine reporter Mark Leibovich on how the traditions of the playing field and the presidential field are being tested by brash upstarts
David Edelstein smacks down "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice"
Our critic says the superhero battle will leave audiences starved for a real movie
The vast divide between America and its military
Veteran Matt Gallagher says as a nation we cheer candidates promising military actions - as long as they involve others' sons and daughters
Death by selfie
Faith Salie says our willingness to capture ourselves on camera in all situations (including accidental deaths) means we are killing our experience of life
Tavis Smiley: Hollywood is getting it wrong
Says that while judgment of art is subjective, film industry lags behind music world in recognizing talent of minorities
Three classic romantic movies for Valentine's Day
Critic David Edelstein suggests three films about having to jump through a lot of hoops to learn the meaning of love
Paul Reiser on "irritating" Valentine's Day
Says forgetting to mark the romantic holiday can be bad, but remembering it is not that much better
Faith Salie: On a first-name basis
Titles like Mr. or Mrs. used to mean you had come of age, but now suggest you are out-of-step with an increasingly informal society
Scott Simon: Do away with "natural born citizen" clause
Host of NPR's "Weekend Edition" says Constitution is preventing many of our most talented citizens from serving as president
A tribute to Alan Rickman
Critic David Edelstein on the actor whose performances in roles villainous or romantic were soulful and sublime
The artistry of David Bowie
Bill Flanagan on the most influential post-'60s figure in rock music
Trump and the media, like an addict and heroin
N.Y. Times journalist Mark Leibovich says the press and the GOP front-runner have been exhibiting hazardous signs of codependency
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Rep. Jim Clyburn on protecting democracy: "I don't think the American people are doing enough"
In recent decades, South Carolina has become the Democratic Party's make-or-break proving ground for White House hopefuls - and Jim Clyburn, the state's sole Black Democrat in the House, is one of the party's most important voices.
Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere."
Artist Jenny Saville on the body as landscape
The curious gaze of artist Jenny Saville upon the female body, including her own, has made her one of the most celebrated of modern British painters. She talks about her bold work, and about figurative painting as "communication of the unspoken."
The long history of America's conflict with Cuba
The small island nation, 90 miles from Florida, has played an outsized role in American foreign policy for nearly 70 years. As President Trump talks of "taking Cuba," tensions between Washington and Havana have outlived even the late dictator Fidel Castro.
Book excerpt: "The First Eight" by Jim Clyburn
The South Carolina Democrat, the ninth Black man to represent his state in the House of Representatives, writes of his predecessors who helped direct the course of America during and after Reconstruction.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (April 26)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
"Proof": Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway bows
The celebrated actors are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
Crafting a legacy out of wood
George Nakashima (1905-1990), considered a giant of 20th century furniture design, was a leader of the American craft movement. His legacy continues through his daughter, Mira, who took the reins of the company he founded, Nakashima Woodworkers.
Former judges speak out on Trump admin's immigration court purges
Following President Trump's promise of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, more than 200 immigration judges have been fired, forced out or retired, and are being replaced by what are advertised as "deportation judges."
U.S.
More U.S.Search ends for missing crew of U.S. ship that overturned in typhoon
Six people were aboard the 145-foot ship, called the Mariana. Divers recovered one crew member's body from the overturned ship.
How a company likened to a sex cult is lobbying Trump for pardons
OneTaste, a company in San Francisco that prosecutors likened to a sex cult, has embarked on a campaign to court allies of President Trump as it seeks pardons for its two convicted leaders, CBS News has learned.
Judge tosses Trump admin. lawsuit seeking access to Arizona voter data
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from the Justice Department seeking information on Arizona voters, another defeat in the Trump administration's nationwide push for voter data.
NCAA March Madness tournaments could expand to 76 teams in 2027
The new format would add eight more at-large teams, and take eight more teams out of the main bracket for play-in games.
Gunshot at dinner may have struck officer's phone in pocket of bulletproof vest
Officials investigating the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner said they estimated the suspect was running at about 9 miles per hour when he sprinted through a checkpoint and discharged his shotgun.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatchMan takes sister's exhumed body to bank in bid to get to her money
An Indian man dug up his sister's body and carried it to a bank branch to prove she was dead after being refused access to her account without a death certificate, the lender says.
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But after some early hiccups, the U.S. government's hub for businesses seeking tariff refunds is running smoothly, an expert says.
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
American Airlines tightens rules for portable chargers amid fire concerns
American Airlines is imposing new rules on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights. Here's what to know.
Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup finds
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Politics
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Renewal of controversial FISA program in limbo ahead of Thursday deadline
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is set to expire in two days.
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OneTaste, a company in San Francisco that prosecutors likened to a sex cult, has embarked on a campaign to court allies of President Trump as it seeks pardons for its two convicted leaders, CBS News has learned.
Judge tosses Trump admin. lawsuit seeking access to Arizona voter data
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from the Justice Department seeking information on Arizona voters, another defeat in the Trump administration's nationwide push for voter data.
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HealthWatch
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A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
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The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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World
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Science
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In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
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From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
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Crime
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The man accused of trying to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner over the weekend is set to be back in court on Thursday. Nicole Sganga reports.
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U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
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Federal agents exercised search warrants at about 20 daycare centers for suspected fraud Tuesday morning, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News.
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of gambling cases
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Space
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
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The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Charles gives Trump bell from the HMS Trump
King Charles on Tuesday night presented President Trump with what he said was the original bell from the HMS Trump before giving cheers to the ongoing relationship between the U.S. and England.
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Camp Mystic director tells parents he failed
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