Read a free excerpt of "The Emperor of Gladness"
Oprah Winfrey revealed "The Emperor of Gladness" by Ocean Vuong as her latest book club selection on "CBS Mornings" on May 13.
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Norah O'Donnell interviews Arthur Brooks
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with author and professor Arthur Brooks about his partnership with Oprah Winfrey and the key to living a happier life.
Norah O'Donnell interviews Oprah Winfrey
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with Oprah Winfrey about life lessons, the road to happiness and the new book Winfrey co-authored, titled "Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier."
Here Comes the Sun: Oprah Winfrey, Arthur Brooks
Author, producer and former television host Oprah Winfrey and Harvard professor and author Arthur Brooks sit down with Norah O’Donnell to discuss their book “Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier.” Then, Kelefah Sanneh learns about chef Mario Carbone’s Sunday sauce. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Oprah and Tina Knowles on "Matriarch"
Oprah Winfrey has selected Tina Knowles' new memoir "Matriarch" for her book club, calling it a powerful reflection on motherhood, legacy and resilience. The book details Knowles' journey from segregated Texas to raising global superstars Beyoncé and Solange. The two join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the book. And you can hear more on "The Oprah Podcast," available on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick
In an exclusive reveal on "CBS Mornings," Oprah Winfrey names "The Tell" by Amy Griffin as her latest book club selection. The memoir details Griffin's experience with psychedelic-assisted therapy, which led to the shocking discovery of hidden childhood trauma. Oprah and Griffin join us to discuss the book.
Oprah Winfrey picks "Dream State" as her newest book club pick
Oprah Winfrey reveals her newest book club selection, "Dream State," by Eric Puchner, which explores love, betrayal, and the choices that shape our lives.
Reading group discussion guide for Oprah's book club pick, "A New Earth"
Dive deeper into Eckhart Tolle's transformative book, "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose," with our comprehensive reader's guide.
Oprah selects "A New Earth" as book club pick
Oprah Winfrey reveals her newest book club selection, "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" by Eckhart Tolle, only on CBS Mornings. The book, focused on finding peace and living in the present, becomes the first to be selected twice in the club's 28-year history. You can watch Eckhart Tolle's conversation with Oprah on "The Oprah Podcast."
Gayle King surprised with 70th birthday party
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who turns 70 this month, thought she was going to a small holiday dinner with Oprah Winfrey and her team, but the night was all about King. Celebrities including Katy Perry, Dave Chappelle, Drew Barrymore, members of CBS News and more attended the event where Winfrey paid tribute to her longtime friend.
Oprah Book Club: "Small Things Like These"
Oprah Winfrey unveils her latest Book Club selection, "Small Things Like These," a powerful story set in 1985 Ireland. She and author Claire Keegan join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the book.
A look inside Elvis Presley's black box
Riley Keough gives Oprah Winfrey a close-up view of Elvis Presley's "most personal things" during an interview at Graceland in Memphis.
How Lisa Marie Presley's matching tattoo with son Ben helped her grieve
Lisa Marie Presley found a unique way to honor her connection with her son Benjamin Keough after he died in 2020.
7 revealing moments from Oprah's interview with Elvis' granddaughter
Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough, shares intimate details about her famous family in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, which includes never-before-heard audio recordings from Lisa Marie Presley.
Read an excerpt of Lisa Marie Presley's memoir, "From Here to the Great Unknown"
The late Lisa Marie Presley and her daughter, Riley Keough, give a raw look inside their famous family's lives at Graceland and beyond in a new memoir.
Riley Keough on emotional journey completing Lisa Marie Presley's memoir
On Tuesday, Oprah Winfrey announced "From Here to the Great Unknown" is her latest book club selection.
Oprah wowed by items in Elvis' black box
Riley Keough and Oprah Winfrey wear gloves as they reveal never-been-touched belongings inside Elvis Presley's "black box" that he'd travel with.
Riley Keough shares family stories with Oprah
Riley Keough opens up to Oprah Winfrey in a CBS primetime special discussing her mother Lisa Marie Presley's untold stories and her new memoir. In this exclusive clip, Keough recalls what her mother felt the day Elvis died. Vladimir Duthiers makes his "CBS Mornings Plus" debut to share more about "An Oprah Special: The Presleys — Elvis, Lisa Marie and Riley," which airs Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Harris targets men in abortion rights push
Vice President Kamala Harris made stops in Georgia and Wisconsin Friday, delivering a reproductive rights message with male voters in mind. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the details.
Harris, Oprah hold Michigan campaign event in talk show format
Held in front of a studio audience in the battleground state of Michigan, Vice President Kamala Harris and Oprah Winfrey fielded questions from voters on gun violence, abortion rights, and more.
Harris, Oprah to campaign in Detroit
Oprah Winfrey will join Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Detroit, Michigan, Thursday. Both Harris and former President Donald Trump are competing for union members who play a large role there. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Harris with Oprah; Trump courts Jewish voters
Former President Donald Trump was in Washington, D.C, Thursday to take part in a "fighting antisemitism in America" event and to address the Israeli-American Council's national summit. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris was campaigning in Detroit with Oprah Winfrey at a live streaming rally. CBS News' Taurean Small and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
Oprah sits down with Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough
Oprah Winfrey traveled to Graceland to sit down with Riley Keough for her first in-depth interview since the death of her mother, Lisa Marie Presley.
Oprah says "Tell Me Everything" is her new book club pick
Oprah Winfrey exclusively revealed Tell Me Everything" by Elizabeth Strout as her newest book club pick on "CBS Mornings."
A reader's guide for "Tell Me Everything," Oprah's book club pick
Dive into Elizabeth Strout's "Tell Me Everything" with this reader's guide, exploring the complexities of human relationships in Oprah's newest book club selection.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House press dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
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New details emerge in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
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Iranian foreign minister headed to Islamabad for "key consultative meetings"
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were expected to head to Islamabad Saturday, but President Trump said later that his "representatives" would not be going.
How the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and response unfolded
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night following a shooting outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Blanche says Trump's public appearances won't change because of this "lone man"
"If one of his goals was to get us to be scared, he failed," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday.
Suspect sent "manifesto" to family before dinner, source tells CBS News
Cole Allen, 31, sent some of his writings to members of his family before the attempted attack on Saturday.
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.
Mexico says 2 CIA agents killed in crash weren't authorized to participate in local raid
The role of the two CIA agents, who were returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, remains unclear.
Northern Ireland homes evacuated after reports of car bomb explosion
Police in Northern Ireland declared a security alert in the town of Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast, after reports that a car bomb exploded near a police station.
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Blanche: Authorities believe suspect was targeting Trump administration officials
Law enforcement apprehended 31-year-old Cole Allen after he charged a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
Blanche says Trump's public appearances won't change because of this "lone man"
"If one of his goals was to get us to be scared, he failed," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday.
How the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and response unfolded
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night following a shooting outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
DNA found on a smoothie straw links suspect to teen's 1984 killing
After more than 40 years and three wrongful convictions, authorities says they have the man responsible for the 1984 Long Island killing of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco, who vanished after leaving her job at a local roller rink.
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Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
The waiver lets international ships carry goods between U.S. ports and is aimed at lowering energy prices.
Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels
Consumers allege that Trader Joe's improperly advertised a coffee product as fully caffeinated when it was not.
IEA says Iran war will keep the natural gas market tight for two years
The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar.
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Weijia Jiang on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House Correspondents' Association President and senior CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Chevron CEO Mike Wirth that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
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.
Blanche: Authorities believe suspect was targeting Trump administration officials
Law enforcement apprehended 31-year-old Cole Allen after he charged a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
Blanche says Trump's public appearances won't change because of this "lone man"
"If one of his goals was to get us to be scared, he failed," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday.
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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.
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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.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
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Weijia Jiang on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House Correspondents' Association President and senior CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Chevron CEO Mike Wirth that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
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.
Transcript: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Northern Ireland homes evacuated after reports of car bomb explosion
Police in Northern Ireland declared a security alert in the town of Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast, after reports that a car bomb exploded near a police station.
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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."
Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
In this web exclusive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the concept of liminal space.
Kacey Musgraves on "Middle of Nowhere"
A couple of years ago, Grammy-winner Kacey Musgraves went home to east Texas to heal from a breakup. She tells Anthony Mason that in writing her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," she learned how to embrace being alone. She also talks about the influence of her mentor, singer-songwriter John Prine, and how the emotions of her latest songs poured out of loneliness.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including acclaimed conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
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."
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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 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.
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.
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.
Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
Some young people are opting to go phone-free to live in the moment. USA Today youth mental health reporter Rachel Hale went to an underground, phone-free party in New York City and wrote about her experience. She tells "The Daily Report" about it.
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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.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
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Podcast helps Louisiana police arrest 4 suspects in girl's 1982 murder
Police credited the podcast with generating crucial tips from the public and prompting new witnesses to approach investigators.
Suspect sent "manifesto" to family before dinner, source tells CBS News
Cole Allen, 31, sent some of his writings to members of his family before the attempted attack on Saturday.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Trump speaks on WHCA shooting | Special Report
President Trump took questions Saturday night after a shooting broke out at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. A 31-year-old suspect is in custody. CBS News' Carissa Lawson and Tony Dokoupil anchored this special report.
Details on correspondents' dinner security
The White House Correspondents' Dinner, with President Trump in attendance, ended in a shooting on Saturday. Officials identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Sam Vinograd have more.
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Mars 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
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Full interview: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Chevron CEO Mike Wirth, a portion of which aired Sunday, April 26, 2026 on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Suspect targeted Trump officials, sources say
Multiple sources confirmed to CBS News that the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting was targeting Trump administration officials and his brother alerted authorities to alleged alarming writings that he shared with authorities. Nicole Sganga reports.
Trump evacuated after WHCD gunfire
President Trump attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as president. But the dinner was postponed after gunshots rang outside the ballroom and the president and his Cabinet were evacuated. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Nature: Carnivorous plants in Texas
We leave you this Sunday among carnivorous plants feasting at the Big Thicket National Preserve in East Texas. Videographer: Judith Lehmberg.
Rep. Jim Clyburn on protecting democracy
In recent decades, South Carolina has become the Democratic Party's make-or-break proving ground for White House hopefuls - and Congressman Jim Clyburn, the state's sole Black Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, is one of the party's most important voices. The civil rights veteran talks with "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa about his decision to seek re-election for an 18th term; fighting efforts to roll back voter protections established by the 1965 Voting Rights Act; and how President Trump might react if Democrats win back the majority in Congress.