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Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Year Two of the Trump presidency; Judd Apatow on Mel Brooks; actor Stellan Skarsgård; artist Theaster Gates; making history in the civil rights era; and the Highpointers Club.
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Humans are rare among animals in that we possess sweat glands all over our bodies, which can produce moisture, and even embarrassment. But what exactly does excreting water through our skin do for us? Correspondent Faith Salie talks with biologist Andrew Best, and with Sarah Everts, author of "The Joy of Sweat," to discuss the science behind perspiration.
The actor whose looks and charm earned him a devoted following as Uncle Jesse in the sitcom "Full House" talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the impact of the death of his friend Bob Saget, and how the future looks today. (An earlier version of this story aired on October 2, 2022.)
Reid Moon of Zelienople, Pennsylvania, likes to say he has about 200 kids, but they're not his biological children. They're the students who rode his school bus, a job he held for 27 years before retiring. When some of the now-grown students gathered recently for one last ride, they talked with correspondent Steve Hartman about the lessons they'd learned from the man in the driver's seat.
On Wednesday a plane carrying Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner Group leader who staged a failed mutiny against the Kremlin earlier this year, fell from the sky, killing everyone on board. No one doubts that Vladimir Putin was behind the crash. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with former CIA director Leon Panetta about the Russian president who uses violent deaths and dubious suicides to maintain his grip on power.
With a former U.S. president arrested this week on racketeering and other charges, "Sunday Morning" looks at the origins of the police booking photo, and some of its most famous subjects.
F. Murray Abraham, the Academy Award-winning star of "Amadeus," "Scarface" and the HBO series "The White Lotus," has maintained his six-decade-long career thanks, he says, to possessing both arrogance and humility. He talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about the high school teacher who believed in him; the story behind his stage name; and how winning an Oscar changed the trajectory of his profession (and not necessarily for the better).
With cannabis legal in some form in more than half of America, some of the nation's top chefs are finding more ways to integrate it into their recipes. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with chef Miguel Trinidad, who hosts dinners infused with cannabis, and with cookbook author Laurie Wolf, about cannabis cuisine. (This story originally aired November 20, 2022.)
Back in the 1960s, 20-foot-tall fiberglass statues were considered the height of outdoor advertising. But while these giants became popular roadside attractions, many fell into disrepair or were lost to the ravages of time. Today, enthusiasts search for surviving so-called "Muffler Men," and even work to restore them. Correspondent Conor Knighton joins the hunt.
The longtime host of "The Price Is Right," who was also a passionate advocate for animal rights, died Saturday at age 99. Tracy Smith reports.
Beautiful and dangerous, lightning bolts are one of nature's most captivating and misunderstood phenomena. Correspondent David Pogue looks into some of the misconceptions about lightning; meets a woman who survived millions of volts coursing through her body; and talks with photographer Lori Bailey, who has captured brilliant, millisecond-long displays of lightning.
"Highpointers" are people with a quirky goal: summiting the highest point in each of the 50 states, from Mr. McKinley in Alaska (elevation: 20,310 feet above sea level), to Florida's Britton Hill (elevation: 345 feet).
As a young boy, Judd Apatow says he wanted to grow up to be like the director of such classics as "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein." Now Apatow has co-directed a two-part HBO Max documentary about his idol: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"
To mark Martin Luther King Jr's birthday, "Sunday Morning" talks with some of those who were engaged from the very beginning of the civil rights movement, from sit-ins and marches to the Supreme Court.
The Swedish actor has been in 150 films and TV shows, from "Breaking the Waves" and "Mamma Mia!" to "Andor." He talks about his Golden Globe-winning performance in "Sentimental Value," playing a filmmaker-father trying to reconcile with his actress-daughters.
In this landmark year for American democracy, historian Lindsay Chervinsky, Washington Post columnist George F. Will, and Atlantic staff writer Vivian Salama talk about what the second year of Trump's presidency may mean for America's future.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Former Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton talks about reaction to the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent, and why she says it is a time for action to make sure it doesn't happen again.
In 1823, President James Monroe called for European powers to stay out of the Americas – a stance that for generations led to U.S. military interventions across the Western Hemisphere, including President Trump's incursion into Venezuela.
For years, she seemed powerless against a fluctuating weight problem, until new medications, and a new attitude, gave Oprah Winfrey a breakthrough. She talks with Jane Pauley about "Enough," a new book co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff, about her weight-loss success.
The comedian, who has raised many kids, says parenting is not like whipping up a stack of pancakes, but it may be like eating them.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made the first steps in a Minnesota gubernatorial campaign, a source close to the senator tells WCCO.
The Justice Dept. suggested independent journalist Don Lemon could be charged after he was seen in video of a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday.
The House approved an amendment to a must-pass funding package that would repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000.
Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.
The winner chose to remain anonymous, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery said, and sought legal and financial advice before coming forward.
Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicts that first-quarter economic growth will heat up to 5%. But sustaining that pace won't be easy, economists say.
A financial adviser in Georgia, Todd Burkhalter, has pleaded guilty in a Ponzi scheme that bilked more than 2,000 people out of $380 million, federal authorities say.
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made the first steps in a Minnesota gubernatorial campaign, a source close to the senator tells WCCO.
The Justice Dept. suggested independent journalist Don Lemon could be charged after he was seen in video of a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday.
The House approved an amendment to a must-pass funding package that would repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000.
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
The House is set to vote Thursday on the remaining bills to fund the government as the deadline to avoid another shutdown nears.
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
Trump dropped threats to seize Greenland by force and hit allies who oppose a U.S. takeover with tariffs, claiming a deal will give the U.S. what it needs.
Five months after Nikolai Svechnikov went missing, authorities confirmed a body was found with "no head, no feet and no arms."
President Trump signed the founding charter of his Board of Peace without major U.S. allies on Thursday then met with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.
Jessica Williams joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the upcoming season of "Shrinking," which follows a therapist as he navigates life after the loss of his wife. She talks about her character, how her own mental health helps shape the role, and working with Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford.
The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards have been revealed. Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes correspondent Erik Davis breaks down the major Oscar categories.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
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.
YouTube says it wants to get rid of fake AI videos flooding social media feeds on its platform. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what's driving the change.
Tech leaders have taken the stage this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how AI will impact jobs. Bloomberg News reporter Sarah Frier joins CBS News with more.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
The commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Paul Schnell, is denying allegations from the Trump administration about dangerous criminals. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde school police officer, was acquitted of 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment over his response during the Robb Elementary School shooting in Texas. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Joseph Bongiovanni was accused of authoring bogus DEA reports, stealing sensitive files, throwing off colleagues and outing confidential informants.
The 2025 national homicide rate might be the lowest recorded in the U.S. since 1900.
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
President Trump launched his Board of Peace without major U.S. allies in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
The Trump administration continues to bash Minnesota officials for what they say is a lack of cooperation with federal partners as ICE raids continue in the state. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Former special counsel Jack smith is testifying publicly for the first time Thursday about the investigations he oversaw into President Trump. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and spoke about his latest conversations with President Trump about a potential end to the Russia-Ukraine war. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.