12/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: the town that inspired "It's a Wonderful Life"; Sean Ono Lennon on his parents' legacy; the a capella group Pentatonix; a New Mexico monastery; remembering Rob Reiner; and the Rockettes.
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After a five-decade career, Bruce Dern has a reputation for being one of the classic character actors (and scene-stealers) of his generation. Now at age 77, he is finally in the spotlight -- and generating Oscar buzz -- for his lead performance in the new film, "Nebraska." Lee Cowan journeyed to Nebraska with Dern to talk about the actor's long career, his famous family, and his greatest passion.
Now that so many people have cameras in their smartphones, some like to take pictures of their meals before they eat, and share them with the world. Contributor Faith Salie does not approve.
He's been called a magician, only his wand is a paintbrush. With a few layers of paint, Richard Haas has turned dozens of blank walls across the U.S. into artistic treasures. Serena Altschul talks to the 77-year-old painter about his artwork and legacy as he completes an eight-mural project in Homewood, Ill.
Retail stores remained open around the U.S. for this year's Thanksgiving holiday, offering up one more day chock full of special sales and discounts. In the spirit of the season, "Sunday Morning" offers up its own short list of way to enjoy big holiday savings.
The simple act of holding a football is no longer possible for the man who's the heart and soul of the Baltimore Ravens. Shortly after retiring from football, O.J. Brigance was stricken with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS. Rather than hide from the limelight, Brigance persevered and has become an inspiration to his team and their millions of fans. Rita Braver reports.
There's no question that food brings people together. London's bustling Ottolenghi Restaurants and Delis, a success story forged by the partnership of a Jew and Palestinian, is a prime example of the power of food. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
It's no longer teens who dominate minimum wage jobs, but adults - many of them with children. It's become increasingly clear that the minimum wage is far from a living wage in today's economy. Erin Moriarty of "48 Hours" examines workers who are fighting to increase the federal minimum wage, and the companies who are pushing back.
Web Extra: Kyle MacLachlan reflects on his oddball sense of humor and his career as an actor, from his stint on "Desperate Housewives" to his starring role as a quirky FBI agent on "Twin Peaks"
CBS News cultural correspondent Wynton Marsalis stopped off in the tiny town of Lockhart - the barbecue capital of Texas - for some of the best BBQ in the country
Mead is a drink made by fermenting honey instead of grapes, resulting in a libation that can be either dry or sweet. John Blackstone sips and shares its secrets at California meaderies
The Monastery of Christ in the Desert, in Northern New Mexico, is home to 15 Benedictine monks, some livestock, and a guesthouse for people looking for a little quiet in this turbulent world. "Sunday Morning" pays a visit.
The musician-songwriter-producer, who says he feels a responsibility to promote his parents' legacy, talks about the animated short inspired by their anti-war anthem, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," and the new HBO documentary "One to One: John & Yoko."
The a cappella quintet has won three Grammys and sold 10 million albums. Kirstin Maldonado, Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kevin Olusola and Matt Sallee talk about bringing their heavenly voices to the sounds of Christmas.
Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz looks back at the work of actor and director Rob Reiner, whose films became part of our shared cinematic language because of their humor, drama, and aching belief in humanity.
Ted Koppel visits Seneca Falls, the Central New York town that's said to have inspired the 1946 Jimmy Stewart classic "It's a Wonderful Life," a film that celebrates smalltown virtues and happy endings, and which still has a powerful hold on our imagination.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, promoting products made in the U.S., includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. For small business owners, being included in this year's gift guide feels close to a Christmas miracle.
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.
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.
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.
On Nov. 4, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Hawaii crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, where UPS has its global aviation hub.
More than 20 billion pounds of produce are rejected by U.S. grocery stores each year.
With higher prices for beef, customers are looking for alternatives.
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
Many Americans face soaring costs to heat their homes this winter. Here are some ways to lower your monthly utility bill.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
The strikes come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
The strikes come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national bravery award to honor those who confronted an antisemitic terror attack.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed "substantive details" of a Ukraine-Russia peace deal with President Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Christmas.
Jair Bolsonaro, who has been hospitalized since Wednesday, has been serving a 27-year prison sentence since November for an attempted coup.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.
The leg lamp in "A Christmas Story" might be one of cinema's most iconic props, and one small town in Oklahoma has a special way to celebrate it. Omar Villafranca reports.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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."
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.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of fatally shooting Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a Wilmington DMV, the Delaware State Police said. The state's governor confirmed the shooter is also dead.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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.
The most important ingredient in Christmas cookies isn't the flour or the sugar -- it's the love and care that go into baking them. Major Garrett has more.
For more than a century, young kids have awakened on Christmas morning to find a teddy bear waiting for them under the tree. That gave one child an idea: getting teddy bears and the comfort they bring to the children who need them most. Tom Hanson has the story.
Abhi Ramesh launched Misfits Market in 2018, an online grocery store that buys rejected produce from farmers and packages it for sale across the country. Skyler Henry reports.
As beef prices rise, small butcher shops are adapting to changing demand. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Britain's King Charles delivered his annual Christmas address, carrying on a royal tradition that began nearly a century ago. Leigh Kiniry has more.