250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday

What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.

• 23H ago

Charles M. Blow praises men who step up

The political commentator talks about the need to mentor young boys whose fathers are absent or passed, and how the organization Son of a Saint helps transform the lives of fatherless boys.

• Jun 21

Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life

In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.

• Jun 21

Waylon Jennings' son Shooter on rescuing his dad's music

Singer, musician, and Grammy-winning music producer Shooter Jennings is keeping alive the legacy of his late father, country star Waylon Jennings, by producing long-lost material that he found stashed away. Hear music from the upcoming album "Diamonds."

• Jun 21

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening in North Dakota Badlands

The 26th president is finally getting his own presidential library amid the prairie grass of North Dakota. Take a tour of what is described as an immersive experience of Roosevelt's life and legacy, as well as the nature that shaped him and his vision of America.

• Jun 21

Born in the U.S.A.: Protecting the right of birthright citizenship

As guaranteed in the 14th Amendment, citizenship is granted to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States." But an executive order signed by President Trump seeks to deny birthright citizenship to children born of parents in the country illegally or temporarily.

• Jun 21

This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 21)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

• Jun 21

Vance: Trump "very supportive" as vice president moves closer to 2028 decision

Vice President JD Vance tells "CBS Sunday Morning" that he and his wife, Usha, will make a decision whether to enter the 2028 presidential race following the 2026 midterm elections.

• Jun 14

JD and Usha Vance on faith and family

Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, are expecting their fourth child. They talk about family; his book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith"; and his future.

• Jun 14

"It's a Good Life" for actor Bill Mumy

Now 72, the former child star of such classic TV series as "The Twilight Zone" and "Lost in Space" avoided the dangers that other young actors faced while pursuing a Hollywood career, as an Emmy-nominated songwriter, touring musician and recording artist.

• Jun 14