3 lifelong Beatles fans seek to solve "greatest mystery in rock and roll"
They've started a project to find McCartney's original Höfner bass guitar -- last seen in London in 1969. They call it "the most important bass in history."
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Paul McCartney sits down with Anthony Mason to discuss the photographs he took on The Beatles' 1964 tour of America, which are now on display at London's National Portrait Gallery. Then, Jim Axelrod meets a woman determined to finish her late father's bucket list. "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."
Paul McCartney says there was "confusion" over Beatles' AI song
Paul McCartney said earlier this month the Beatles' final song has been made and will be released this year.
Rediscovering Paul McCartney's photos of The Beatles' 1964 invasion
The Beatle's recently uncovered photographs, long thought lost, are the basis of his new book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery. "Sunday Morning" got a private tour.
Paul McCartney's photos of The Beatles' 1964 invasion
Paul McCartney recently uncovered photographs he'd thought were lost – ones he took during The Beatles' first tour of America in 1964. The pictures – candid shots from the vantage point of newly-anointed superstars – are the basis of a new book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery. Correspondent Anthony Mason gets a private tour with McCartney, who talks about documenting the astonishing welcome that the "lads from Liverpool" received.
Actor Steven Martin's life in the movies
“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King sits down with actor Steve Martin and cartoonist Harry Bliss to discuss their new book, "Number One is Walking: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions." Martin shares behind-the-scenes stories about hit movies like, "Three Amigos," and talks about getting Paul McCartney to sing one of his songs.
Paul McCartney recalls "cheeky" last words to Queen Elizabeth II
Sir Paul McCartney shared personal and private moments he spent with Queen Elizabeth II in a lengthy online post.
How the documentary "The Beatles: Get Back" recasts old narratives
Filmmaker Peter Jackson says the 57 hours of footage he used to create the film shows Yoko Ono as a "benign" presence.
How the documentary "The Beatles: Get Back" recasts old narratives
Filmmaker Peter Jackson says the 57 hours of footage he used to create the film shows Yoko Ono as a "benign" presence.
Book excerpt: "The Lyrics" by Paul McCartney
The Beatle's memoir contains stories of his life, inspiration, and the music that changed the world, set against the lyrics of 154 of his most important songs.
New documentary "The Beatles: Get Back" recasts old narratives
Filmmaker Peter Jackson says the 57 hours of footage he used to create the film shows Yoko Ono as a "benign" presence.
Is the film "Let it Be" remembered accurately?
Filmmaker Peter Jackson said the 1970 documentary "does not show a band falling apart."
Paul McCartney blames John Lennon for Beatles split
Paul McCartney said he didn't break up the Beatles, it was the late John Lennon who did. McCartney insisted he wanted to keep the group together.
Paul McCartney says John Lennon was behind Beatles' breakup, not him
Music legend disputes long-held belief by many of the super group's fans that he caused its demise.
Paul McCartney says Queen Elizabeth "looked like a film star"
As young boys watching Queen Elizabeth's coronation, McCartney and his brother "were genuinely excited."
Paul McCartney on Queen Elizabeth: "She's very down to Earth"
McCartney, former President Barack Obama and others reflect on the extraordinary reign of Elizabeth II in "The Queen Carries On."
McCartney recalls prize-winning school essay on queen
Sir Paul McCartney won a school essay contest ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation when he was 10 years old. He describes the prize-winning paper to "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King. “The Queen Carries On: A Gayle King Special” airs Friday, May 14 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and is available to stream live and on demand on Paramount +.
U.K. music icons demand artists get fair pay for streams
More than 150 British musicians, including Paul McCartney, Kate Bush and Annie Lennox, wrote to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking for reforms.
Mary McCartney on new cooking series
Cookbook author and photographer Mary McCartney joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her series, "Mary McCartney Serves It Up."
Paul McCartney on creating "McCartney III" in lockdown, and remembering John Lennon
The former Beatle has spent the pandemic writing new music for his latest solo album, on which the 78-year-old not only served as producer but also played nearly every instrument.
John Lewis' death sparks support to rename Edmund Pettus Bridge
The bridge is named after a Confederate officer and leader of the KKK.
Paul McCartney's handwritten "Hey Jude" lyrics sell for $910,000
The lyric sheet was sold at an auction marking the 50th anniversary of the band's historic breakup.
New "Abbey Road" remix reveals insight into the Beatles' swan song
50 years after the original release of "Abbey Road," the new remix includes never-before-heard studio sessions from the Fab Four's final album together
Beatles' iconic "Abbey Road" album cover turns 50
Beatles fans from across the globe have made the pilgrimage to stride across the most famous crosswalk in rock and roll
Ringo Starr's birthday
79 years ago today, Richard Starkey was born in a tough neighborhood of Liverpool, England. He grew up to become known as Ringo Starr, the drummer who in 1962 joined John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison in the Beatles
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Trump might think Mar-a-Lago is worth $1.8 billion, but in 2020, his own company said the Palm Beach appraiser was right. That year, the county valued Mar-a-Lago at $27 million.
GOP-led House panels subpoena Hunter Biden and James Biden records
House Republicans subpoenaed the personal and business banking records of President Biden's son and brother.
Iran forces aimed laser at American military helicopter, U.S. says
"This unsafe, unprofessional, and irresponsible behavior by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy risks U.S. and partner nation lives," the U.S. Navy said.
A college degree can boost your pay. Here are top schools for income
Americans are growing increasingly skeptical of the value of college, but some alums are pulling in close to $200,000 a year a decade after graduating.
Federal agencies detail impact of shutdown with deadline fast approaching
Among them: Department of Homeland Security says almost 3/4 of its workers would be kept on the job with their pay delayed.
Suicide bomber kills dozens near mosque in Pakistan
Pakistan's Interior Minister condemned the "heinous act" after a suicide bomber killed dozens of people gathering near a mosque for a religious procession.
Conservative donors ramp up efforts to urge Youngkin to run for president
Former Attorney General Bill Barr told Costa, that if Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin were to run, "I believe he would draw serious support and be a strong candidate."
China investing heavily in disinformation, surveillance, report says
China "appears to have calculated that it can more aggressively pursue its interests via information manipulation," a new State Department report says.
Cantaloupes sold in 19 states recalled due to risk of salmonella
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Remains found by New Hampshire hunter in 1996 identified with DNA
Benjamin Adams' remains have been identified after New Hampshire authorities used modern DNA testing technology.
Iran forces aimed laser at American military helicopter, U.S. says
"This unsafe, unprofessional, and irresponsible behavior by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy risks U.S. and partner nation lives," the U.S. Navy said.
A college degree can boost your pay. Here are top schools for income
Americans are growing increasingly skeptical of the value of college, but some alums are pulling in close to $200,000 a year a decade after graduating.
GOP-led House panels subpoena Hunter Biden and James Biden records
House Republicans subpoenaed the personal and business banking records of President Biden's son and brother.
Democratic officials urge leaders to denounce No Labels in internal email
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National parks in Utah, Ariz. to stay open if federal government shuts down
The states' governors want to keep tourists flocking to and spending money in areas around the parks. Other states may also keep national parks open.
A college degree can boost your pay. Here are top schools for income
Americans are growing increasingly skeptical of the value of college, but some alums are pulling in close to $200,000 a year a decade after graduating.
End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
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Tesla sued by EEOC for allegedly racist and hostile work environment
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Trump says Mar-a-Lago is worth $1.8B, but his company hasn't always agreed
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National parks in Utah, Ariz. to stay open if federal government shuts down
The states' governors want to keep tourists flocking to and spending money in areas around the parks. Other states may also keep national parks open.
GOP-led House panels subpoena Hunter Biden and James Biden records
House Republicans subpoenaed the personal and business banking records of President Biden's son and brother.
Democratic officials urge leaders to denounce No Labels in internal email
"We need to do everything we can to stop this effort NOW, and not wait until they name a ticket and this becomes a runaway train," a Democratic Party official in Utah said in an email obtained by CBS News.
China investing heavily in disinformation, surveillance, says new report
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Rep. Peltola's husband was hauling moose meat, antlers when plane crashed
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After pharmacists walk out, CVS vows to improve working conditions
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COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
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Who polices cross-market hospital mergers? States differ on answers.
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FDA panel votes against experimental ALS treatment pushed by patients
Federal health advisors voted 17-1 against an experimental treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease dubbed NurOwn, although the FDA is not bound by the vote.
Florida man is bitten by a rabid otter. How is rabies treated?
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Iran forces aimed laser at American military helicopter, U.S. says
"This unsafe, unprofessional, and irresponsible behavior by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy risks U.S. and partner nation lives," the U.S. Navy said.
Suicide bomber kills dozens near mosque in Pakistan
Pakistan's Interior Minister condemned the "heinous act" after a suicide bomber killed dozens of people gathering near a mosque for a religious procession.
China investing heavily in disinformation, surveillance, says new report
China "appears to have calculated that it can more aggressively pursue its interests via information manipulation," a new State Department report says.
"Critical state": Swiss glaciers lose 10% of their volume in 2 years
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Police raids across Germany as decades-old neo-Nazi group is banned
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End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
A look back at one of the most iconic photographs in hip-hop history
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On a September day in 1998, 177 of the greatest artists in hip-hop gathered together on a city block in Harlem for what would be one of the most iconic moments in music history. Jericka Duncan has more.
Actor Michael Gambon dies at 82
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Top 10 internet creators, according to Forbes
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OpenAI's ChatGPT gets new advancements
ChatGPT has become even more advanced in its ability to inform and interact with users. OpenAI confirmed Wednesday the artificial intelligence-powered system can now browse the internet to provide users with the most up-to-date information when previously it only used data up to September 2021. OpenAI also announced this week that ChatGPT can now "see, hear, and speak" with users through newly rolled-out features. Kyle Wiggers, senior enterprise reporter at TechCrunch, joined CBS News to talk about the updates.
Google antitrust trial enters third week
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Google antitrust trial enters third week
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
GameStop appoints Chewy founder Ryan Cohen as chief executive
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Meta rolls out new AI, VR technologies
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Family looking for lost earring instead finds Viking-era burial treasures
The family was looking for a lost gold earring in their garden, but instead they found artifacts dating back more than 1,000 years, officials said.
Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
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Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
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Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
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Feds: Man hauled more than 30 pounds of fentanyl through NYC subway
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Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
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