Conor Knighton on TV's obsession with rednecks Says the flood of cable offerings like "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" may only perpetuate stereotypes about Southerners Oct 21, 2012
Faith Salie is REALLY worked up over "Really?" Pop culture's pithiest put-down has become the go-to comeback of the unimaginative Oct 14, 2012
Who won the presidential debate? We did Ben Stein: Wednesday's duel between Obama and Romney was the least rancorous, most fact-filled, good-natured debate he'd ever seen Oct 7, 2012
School doze: Time to rethink the start of classes Commentary: Lauren Daisley says students are so sleep-deprived the traditional start of the school day just doesn't work anymore Sep 21, 2012
Divisive partisanship: Yes, we built that "Daily Show" writer Kevin Bleyer says the Framers of the Constitution did not mention political parties, and now we know why Sep 9, 2012
David Edelstein: Gems in the movies' dog days Film critic finds few bright spots among late-summer offerings at the multiplex, and via Video on Demand Sep 4, 2012
Nancy Giles: What's so polarizing about hair? Everyone had an opinion about Gabby Douglas' hair when she won Olympic gold, but the only opinion that counts is her own Aug 23, 2012
Ben Stein: Stricter gun laws won't cut shootings Compared to cities with strict gun control and a lot of gun violence, Northern Idaho offers easy gun ownership - and few gun deaths Aug 19, 2012
Tavis Smiley: Poverty is the new slavery Says time is now for righteous indignation against income inequality and "the fleecing of America's poor" Jul 29, 2012
A baited question: Why do men love fishing? Faith Salie explores the mystique behind the adventure of an extremely simple pleasure Jul 15, 2012
Kevin Bleyer: Make Congress sweat "Daily Show" writer says U.S. Constitution created despite political in-fighting and no air conditioning, and that today's Congress needs to step up Jul 8, 2012
Nancy Giles remembers Nora Ephron The late writer-director is hailed for her eloquence, optimism and class Jul 1, 2012
A dad's take on teen fatherhood At age 17 Luke Burbank had a daughter; Now as she prepares to enter college he reflects on his role as father Jun 17, 2012
Elizabeth Taylor: An appreciation Film critic David Edelstein on the cinema legacy of the Oscar-winning actress, star and beauty Jun 12, 2012
Ben Stein: Help eurozone with new Marshall Plan Says U.S. would make another terrible policy mistake if it allows European debt crisis to drag down our economy Jun 10, 2012
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
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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
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Commentaries
Conor Knighton on TV's obsession with rednecks
Says the flood of cable offerings like "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" may only perpetuate stereotypes about Southerners
Faith Salie is REALLY worked up over "Really?"
Pop culture's pithiest put-down has become the go-to comeback of the unimaginative
Who won the presidential debate? We did
Ben Stein: Wednesday's duel between Obama and Romney was the least rancorous, most fact-filled, good-natured debate he'd ever seen
School doze: Time to rethink the start of classes
Commentary: Lauren Daisley says students are so sleep-deprived the traditional start of the school day just doesn't work anymore
Divisive partisanship: Yes, we built that
"Daily Show" writer Kevin Bleyer says the Framers of the Constitution did not mention political parties, and now we know why
David Edelstein: Gems in the movies' dog days
Film critic finds few bright spots among late-summer offerings at the multiplex, and via Video on Demand
Nancy Giles: What's so polarizing about hair?
Everyone had an opinion about Gabby Douglas' hair when she won Olympic gold, but the only opinion that counts is her own
Ben Stein: Stricter gun laws won't cut shootings
Compared to cities with strict gun control and a lot of gun violence, Northern Idaho offers easy gun ownership - and few gun deaths
Tavis Smiley: Poverty is the new slavery
Says time is now for righteous indignation against income inequality and "the fleecing of America's poor"
A baited question: Why do men love fishing?
Faith Salie explores the mystique behind the adventure of an extremely simple pleasure
Kevin Bleyer: Make Congress sweat
"Daily Show" writer says U.S. Constitution created despite political in-fighting and no air conditioning, and that today's Congress needs to step up
Nancy Giles remembers Nora Ephron
The late writer-director is hailed for her eloquence, optimism and class
A dad's take on teen fatherhood
At age 17 Luke Burbank had a daughter; Now as she prepares to enter college he reflects on his role as father
Elizabeth Taylor: An appreciation
Film critic David Edelstein on the cinema legacy of the Oscar-winning actress, star and beauty
Ben Stein: Help eurozone with new Marshall Plan
Says U.S. would make another terrible policy mistake if it allows European debt crisis to drag down our economy
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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.Federal agents return to Minneapolis to target daycares for suspected fraud
About 20 sites in the Minneapolis area were were targeted as prosecutors refocus attention on a billion-dollar social services scandal.
Will the Fed cut rates? Here's what to expect at Wednesday's meeting.
The Federal Reserve is contending with rising inflation amid the war and a lackluster job market, along with the departure of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Dinner shooting again put Washington Hilton at center of presidential history
When shots rang out at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, there were echoes of the hotel's storied presidential history.
Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
CBS News poll on California governor's race: What are primary voters looking for?
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatchWill the Fed cut rates? Here's what to expect at Wednesday's meeting.
The Federal Reserve is contending with rising inflation amid the war and a lackluster job market, along with the departure of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Google workers urge CEO to refuse classified AI work with Pentagon
In an open letter, Google workers say doing a deal with the Department of Defense would hurt the tech giant's reputation.
Musk and Altman face off in federal court. Here's what to know.
The trial comes at a pivotal moment for AI, a technology poised to bring advancement that could also drastically reshape humanity.
California billionaire tax secures enough signatures to make ballot
The measure would impose a one-time, 5% tax on the state's roughly 200 billionaires to fund public programs.
United Airlines CEO says he approached American Airlines about merger
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
Politics
More PoliticsFederal agents return to Minneapolis to target daycares for suspected fraud
About 20 sites in the Minneapolis area were were targeted as prosecutors refocus attention on a billion-dollar social services scandal.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
King Charles to meet with Trump and deliver address to Congress today
King Charles III will deliver a rare address to a joint meeting of Congress Tuesday before attending a state dinner at the White House.
Dinner shooting again put Washington Hilton at center of presidential history
When shots rang out at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, there were echoes of the hotel's storied presidential history.
Acting AG Blanche asks court to let White House ballroom construction resume
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has asked a federal judge to overturn the judge's own ruling that blocked construction of the White House ballroom, in the wake of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatchBeyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
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.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
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.
Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
World
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Oil prices continue rising as the Trump administration unenthusiastically mulls an Iranian offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but delay nuclear talks.
Mexico captures cartel leader with $5 million U.S. bounty on his head
Audias Flores Silva, also known as "El Jardinero," or The Gardener, was seen as a possible successor to "El Mencho," who was killed in February.
Austrian pleads guilty to plotting terror attack on Taylor Swift concert
Beran A. was arrested after a tip from U.S. intelligence services just before the first of Swift's three planned Vienna concerts in August 2024 .
King Charles to meet with Trump and deliver address to Congress today
King Charles III will deliver a rare address to a joint meeting of Congress Tuesday before attending a state dinner at the White House.
Democratic senators launch investigation into Kuwait strike that killed U.S. troops
Surviving troops disputed Pentagon's account of the attack on the command post in Kuwait, saying the unit "was unprepared" to defend itself.
Entertainment
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Trumps call for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are demanding that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel be fired over remarks he made before the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Eve Plumb reflects on life in the spotlight
Eve Plumb starred as middle child Jan Brady on the classic sitcom "The Brady Bunch." While reflecting on her career, she told "CBS Mornings" the beloved show "put me where I am today." Plumb also addressed "The Brady Bunch" not being an instant hit and why one of her iconic lines bothered her, which she discusses in her new memoir.
4/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
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."
Technology
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Jury selection begins in Musk-Altman legal battle
Jury selection began Monday in the legal battle between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
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.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Science
More ScienceTrump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
Crime
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Witness on correspondents' dinner shooting
A witness at the White House Correspondents' Dinner describes hearing gunfire before looking and seeing the alleged gunman had fallen to the ground before security surrounded him. The witness, Air Force veteran Erin Thielman, then sprang into action.
Mexico captures cartel leader with $5 million U.S. bounty on his head
Audias Flores Silva, also known as "El Jardinero," or The Gardener, was seen as a possible successor to "El Mencho," who was killed in February.
Austrian pleads guilty to plotting terror attack on Taylor Swift concert
Beran A. was arrested after a tip from U.S. intelligence services just before the first of Swift's three planned Vienna concerts in August 2024 .
Brother of suspect in deaths of 2 Tampa students: "We tried to warn police in the past"
Ahmad Abugharbieh, the younger brother of the man suspected of killing two University of South Florida doctoral students, told CBS News, "My entire family feels so much shame and guilt."
New evidence in apparent murders of USF students
Investigators are looking into the apparent murder of two University of South Florida doctoral students, and are now revealing evidence from the suspect's bedroom and his search history. Cristian Benavides reports.
Space
More SpaceMars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
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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