Martha Stewart bakes her Kitchen Sink Cookie
Martha Stewart demonstrates a recipe for a treat from her recent cookbook, "Martha Stewart's Cookie Perfection: 100+ Recipes to Take Your Sweet Treats to the Next Level."
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Visiting museums online
Museums have always been a way to escape the pressures of daily life. Yet, just when we really need them, they're closed … except, thank goodness, on the internet. Rita Braver visits some of the arts institutions whose virtual doors are open for exhibitions and artistic exploration.
Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine
Reese Witherspoon is not just an Oscar-winning actress; she is also a major Hollywood influencer. Her media company, Hello Sunshine, has been behind stories that put a female perspective front-and-center, such as the TV series "Big Little Lies" and "Little Fires Everywhere." Correspondent Rita Braver talks with Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine executives Sarah Harden and Lauren Neustadter about their philosophy, and how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting production.
Dominique Crenn, the "Rebel Chef"
Dominique Crenn is the first woman in America to receive the culinary world's highest honor — three Michelin stars — for the San Francisco restaurant that bears her name, Atelier Crenn. "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker reports on her recipe for success, and how she, and the restaurant industry, are addressing the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Jim Gaffigan on his first drive-in standup show
For the first time during the pandemic, comedian Jim Gaffigan took his act on the road, literally, by performing standup for an audience socially distancing in parked cars in New Jersey.
Doctors urge pregnant women to get vaccinated
Health experts are saying it is important that pregnant women and women expecting to be pregnant receive COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Frank Chervenak, chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lenox Hospital in New York City, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Facebook widens ban on vaccine misinformation
The platform added a new set of false claims to its list of COVID-19 information that will be removed.
2021 Australian Open gets underway
The tennis grand slam season is underway as the 2021 Australian Open begins with fans. It's the first tennis major to allow big crowds since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Kristina Costalos of CBS News partner 10 News First joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano from Melbourne to discuss the country's efforts to host a sporting event with crowds in the stands.
Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden released a comprehensive economic relief bill to help the country dig out of the hard times brought on by the pandemic. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what's in the bill and when it could pass.
Census data shows surge of new businesses
The coronavirus pandemic took a toll on many businesses across the country. Still, census data showed a significant increase of small business applications in 2020. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain.
COVID cases and hospitalizations decline in U.S.
The fight against the coronavirus is gaining momentum in the U.S. as hospitalizations and infections continue to fall. As CBS News' Meg Oliver reports, health experts warn the U.S. not out of the woods yet as variants emerge and the Super Bowl threatens to be the next super-spreader event. Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest developments on the pandemic.
Representative Ron Wright dies after COVID diagnosis
Republican Congressman Ron Wright of Texas died Sunday weeks after he tested positive for COVID-19. His wife is still fighting the disease. The Texas Tribune's Washington bureau chief Abby Livingston joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on Wright's road to Congress, his yearslong battle with cancer and what may become of the 6th District congressional seat.
Americans hatching many new businesses despite COVID-19
The economic upheaval from the coronavirus recession shuttered countless small businesses — and launched many more.
Biden's pre-Super Bowl interview
President Joe Biden sits down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell ahead of Super Bowl LV for his first network interview since taking office.
Norah O'Donnell on exclusive Biden interview
"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her exclusive interview with President Joe Biden.
Fears mount over U.K. COVID variant
Scientists say the COVID variant first discovered in the U.K. could become the dominant strain in the U.S. in just a few weeks, increasing the need for Americans to get vaccinated as quickly as possible. Meg Oliver reports.
Democrats hammering out relief bill details
Details are coming into focus in President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill — including an increased tax credit for families with young children. Weijia Jiang reports.
U.S. races to administer vaccines as variant threat grows stronger
A new, more contagious variant of the virus may soon become the dominant strain.
Congressman Ron Wright dies after COVID diagnosis
Texas Republican Representative Ron Wright died Sunday at age 67, about two weeks after contracting COVID-19. The first sitting member of Congress to die of the virus, Wright had previously been treated for lung cancer. CBSN's Tanya Rivero reports.
COVID vaccines and concern about variants
South Africa is putting a pause on its rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after a study there found it was not effective against the variant dominant in the country. Physician and immunotherapy scientist Dr. Leo Nissola joins CBSN to discuss the latest research and the danger as new variants continue to evolve.
Biden urges Congress to prioritize relief
President Biden is urging Congress to make his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package its top priority. House Democrats hope to send its version of the legislation to the Senate within two weeks. Lori Bettinger, a former director of the Troubled Asset Relief Program under President Obama, joins CBSN for analysis of the package.
Variants raise concerns that people can get COVID-19 again
Even in cases where reinfection causes no symptoms or just mild ones, people might still spread the virus.
U.K. doctor helps build confidence in vaccine
As COVID-19 inoculation efforts are underway, some people remain hesitant. But these health care workers are doing their best to combat false information and protect their communities. Dr. Nighat Arif shares her story with our partners at BBC News.
Expert on COVID-19 vaccine developments
Vaccination efforts around the world are picking up steam. Meanwhile, Pfizer announced it expects to cut production time for its COVID-19 vaccine by nearly 50%. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has an update on the worldwide effort, and David Montefiori, a professor and director of Duke University's Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine Research and Development, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Some grocery stores fight "hero pay"
Over 28,000 U.S. grocery workers have tested positive or been exposed to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the United Food and Commercial Workers union. A few cities, like Long Beach, California, have passed a "hero pay" ordinance to increase wages for grocery workers. However, a few stores are threatening to close rather than pay more. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti joins CBSN AM to discuss.
DOJ releases trove of Epstein files including photos, grand jury testimonies
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump.
Thousands of mourners gather at Bondi Beach to honor attack victims
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, whose government earlier this year recongized a Palestinian state, was booed by the crowd.
Major outage leaves more than 130,000 customers in San Francisco without power
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
U.S. seizes a second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
At least 15 newly-released Epstein files have disappeared from DOJ's website, records show
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman in New York governor's race after Stefanik's exit
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
Over 500 pages in initial Epstein files release were entirely blacked out, CBS finds
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents were fully redacted.
At least 9 killed, 10 wounded in shooting in South Africa, authorities say
"Some victims were randomly shot in the streets by unknown gunmen," the police said of the incident.
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
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Winning numbers announced for estimated $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot
Saturday's jackpot has an estimated cash value of $686.5 million, Powerball said. It's the game's seventh-largest among U.S. lottery jackpots.
At least 15 newly-released Epstein files have disappeared from DOJ's website, records show
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman in New York governor's race after Stefanik's exit
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
Three officers injured after responding to domestic violence call, police say
The suspect was killed, and the man who called law enforcement was also injured, officials said Saturday.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
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Rome introduces tourist fee for some Trevi fountain visitors
Tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain are now going to pay more than just the legendary coin toss over their shoulder.
Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Trump reaches deal with 9 major drugmakers to lower prices
Nine drug manufacturers will offer their drugs to Medicaid recipients at most-favored-nation discounts in exchange for tariff exemptions.
Judge in nursing home bankruptcy case gives families fresh hope
A bankruptcy judge blocked an attempt by a nursing home chain's primary investor to shield himself from settlement payments and liability in lawsuits over allegations of poor care.
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At least 15 newly-released Epstein files have disappeared from DOJ's website, records show
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman in New York governor's race after Stefanik's exit
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" guests for Dec. 21, 2025
This week's guests include Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, who led the push for Friday's release of the Epstein files.
U.S. seizes a second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
Stefanik drops out of New York governor's race after Trump stays neutral
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's decision to drop out came after President Trump signaled he would not make an endorsement in the race at this stage.
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This professional Santa's dream of spreading holiday cheer fuels stroke recovery
Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.
Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
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Thousands of mourners gather at Bondi Beach to honor attack victims
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, whose government earlier this year recongized a Palestinian state, was booed by the crowd.
At least 9 killed, 10 wounded in shooting in South Africa, authorities say
"Some victims were randomly shot in the streets by unknown gunmen," the police said of the incident.
U.S. seizes a second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
A rare look inside LEGO's own secret shrine to the hugely popular toy
To what does LEGO owe its remarkable half-century success story? CBS News visits the toy giant's Denmark headquarters to find out.
Syria monitor group says at least 5 ISIS members killed by U.S. strikes
Jordan confirmed that its air force took part in the U.S. air strikes "targeting several ISIS positions in southern Syria."
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Pentatonix sings "Christmas Time Is Here"
In this web exclusive, the a capella group Pentatonix (Matt Sallee, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado and Kevin Olusola) performs for "Sunday Morning" viewers a holiday standard: "Christmas Time Is Here," by Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson.
"The Sound of Christmas"
What's Christmas without a rousing holiday song? "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue created the music and lyrics of "The Sound of Christmas." Hear it performed by Tess Lobell. Arrangement by Steven M. Alper; mix by Scott Jacoby.
Old Crow Medicine Show performs "Corn Whiskey Christmas"
Two-time Grammy winners Old Crow Medicine Show are best known for their smash hit "Wagon Wheel" and their classic Americana sound. This year, the band is out with a new holiday album, "OCMS XMAS," which features both Christmas classics and new holiday songs. Here's Old Crow Medicine Show performing "Corn Whiskey Christmas."
Old Crow Medicine Show performs "Jolly Man"
Two-time Grammy winners Old Crow Medicine Show are best known for their smash hit "Wagon Wheel" and their classic Americana sound. This year, the band is out with a new holiday album, "OCMS XMAS," which features both Christmas classics and new holiday songs. Here's Old Crow Medicine Show performing "Jolly Man."
Old Crow Medicine Show performs "Holly Jolly Christmas"
Two-time Grammy winners Old Crow Medicine Show are best known for their smash hit "Wagon Wheel" and their classic Americana sound. This year, the band is out with a new holiday album, "OCMS XMAS," which features both Christmas classics and new holiday songs. Here's Old Crow Medicine Show performing "Holly Jolly Christmas."
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Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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.
Japanese woman marries AI boyfriend
People are starting to develop lasting connections with artificial technology. Melissa J. Perry, the dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, joins CBS News with more details.
TikTok nears deal to avoid U.S. ban
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. operations to a group of investors in America, a source familiar with the deal tells CBS News. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Science
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
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."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
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.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Crime
Police seek motive in deadly shootings
Authorities are seeking motive after the man responsible for the deadly shooting at Brown University and the murder of an MIT professor was found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit on Thursday.
Epstein survivor on partial files release
The Justice Department released a new batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard joins with her reaction. Then, Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represents some Epstein survivors, provides further analysis.
New photos in initial trove of Epstein files
The Justice Department on Friday released a batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Erica Brown and Katrina Kaufman report.
Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
Search for motive in Brown and MIT shootings
The manhunt for the suspect in Saturday's deadly shooting at Brown University is finally over. Police discovered 48-year-old Claudio Manuel Neves Valente dead in a New Hampshire storage unit on Thursday night. CBS News' Anna Schecter explains what led to the discovery.
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Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
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.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
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Pentatonix sings "Christmas Time Is Here"
In this web exclusive, the a capella group Pentatonix (Matt Sallee, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado and Kevin Olusola) performs for "Sunday Morning" viewers a holiday standard: "Christmas Time Is Here," by Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson.
From the archives: A New Mexico monastery meets the internet
The purpose of the Monastery of Christ in the Desert, in Northern New Mexico, is to be a place where people can experience the divine. But as Charles Osgood reported in this May 19, 1996 "Sunday Morning" report, it was also branching out to the internet, as both a business and to educate others about the Benedictine monks' mission. Life magazine photographer Tony O'Brien also talks about capturing the monks' spiritual quest.
From the archives: A visit to Seneca Falls
In this Dec. 25, 2011 "Sunday Morning" report, Bill Geist visited Seneca Falls, N.Y., a small town which claims it's the inspiration for Bedford Falls, the setting of Frank Capra's holiday classic, "It's a Wonderful Life" – and who could argue?
"The Sound of Christmas"
What's Christmas without a rousing holiday song? "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue created the music and lyrics of "The Sound of Christmas." Hear it performed by Tess Lobell. Arrangement by Steven M. Alper; mix by Scott Jacoby.
Three Days Before Christmas
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