The secrets of cork: So much more than a bottle stopper
The sound of a bottle popping may be a familiar harbinger of good, but the humble material behind the pop has more uses than you might imagine.
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Wine vineyards are ripping out their fields because there isn't enough demand
Some growers are forced to downsize as declining wine sales lead to an oversupply of grapes.
What declining wine sales mean for California
Wine sales have been declining for years, as younger generations drink less and wine in particular becomes pricier. The shift is having a major impact on California, where 80% of U.S. wine grapes are grown. Elizabeth Cook takes a look at what the future might hold for the industry.
Cork's role in fighting climate change
There's no end to the uses for cork, a spongy material that can be used for everything from sealing wine bottles to replacing plastics and building materials. The world's main cork forests ring the Mediterranean, with Portugal home to the most cork trees in the world. There, people are working on how to use the resilient material to fight climate change.
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Treat your wine right with these perfect wine fridges
Organize your wine collection and keep your favorite wine bottles chilled with these popular storage options.
The dramatic shift in the world of wine
The United States is the largest wine importer by volume and value, with most bottles in the country imported from European countries. But there's a domestic shift underway, with regions around the U.S. growing in size and prestige to produce more local varieties. Nancy Chen has more.
Madeira and its wine share an identity
The Portuguese island of Madeira produces a wine of the same name. Unlike other wine, Madeira is made using heat, and the grapes used to make the wine also have a bit of a secret of their own. Ian Lee reports.
100 bottles of champagne found in 19th century Baltic shipwreck
Sunken sailing ship "loaded to the sides" with alcohol and mineral water off the Swedish coast, according to Polish diving group
The Dish: Bobby Stuckey
This summer, Frasca Food and Wine will celebrate 20 years as one of Colorado's most preeminent restaurants, overseen by wine expert Bobby Stuckey. The establishment, which pairs regional Italian dishes with an 800-bottle wine list, is now one of the state's first restaurants to earn a Michelin star.
The revival of the Napa wine train
A classic Napa wine train is going green. The revived locomotive allows visitors to see Napa Valley in style and comfort, and, thanks to changes made by operator Danya Bacchus, it helps protect the delicate environment it travels through.
Iconic Napa Valley wine train gets green overhaul
The Napa Valley wine train has been transporting passengers in luxury for 35 years. Now, it's gotten an environmental overhaul, using less fuel and putting out almost no emissions. Danya Bacchus has the details.
Archeologists find "oldest wine ever discovered," report says
Archeologists have found an urn of wine that is more than 2,000 years old, making it the oldest wine ever discovered.
90% of some of the world's wine regions could disappear, study finds
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
Expert on top wine picks for Valentine's Day
If you're scrambling for a Valentine's gift, Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor at "Food and Wine Magazine" and author of "The World in a Wine Glass," offers his picks on the best wines to grab.
Georgian monks make wine using ancient techniques
Georgia, considered the birthplace of wine, has been making wine for 8,000 years. Producers are restoring the country's ancient grape varieties and introducing Georgian wines to the rest of the world.
Georgia’s 8,000 years of wine history
Georgia, considered the birthplace of wine, has been making wine for 8,000 years. Producers are restoring the country’s ancient grape varieties and introducing Georgian wines to the rest of the world.
Does red wine give you headaches? Researchers explore why.
Red wine on your Thanksgiving menu? For some people, even a small glass can result in a headache. Here's why researchers think that is.
Why a baseball team brought a master sommelier on board
The San Francisco Giants play smack in the middle of California's wine country - so having a master sommelier coordinate wines sold at the stadium only made sense.
Are paper wine bottles the future? These companies think so.
A California winemaker is the first in the U.S. to embrace a British company's effort to decarbonize the drink industry, bottling wine in paper instead of glass.
Are paper wine bottles the future?
A U.K. company is replacing glass wine bottles with a unique paper alternative, and bringing it to the U.S. CBS News' Ian Lee gets an inside look at Frugalpac's effort to help decarbonize the drink industry.
Red wine flows through village in Portugal
A river of red wine flowed through the streets of a small town in Portugal this week after a storage tank burst. Video from Anadia, Portugal, shows the wine rushing in the gutters and turning the streets purple.
Wine flows through streets of Portuguese village
Video from Anadia, Portugal, shows the wine rushing in the gutters and turning the streets purple.
Daniel Johnnes shares his love of wine
Sommelier Daniel Johnnes sits down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to discuss his passion for wine and wine etiquette.
Georgia's natural wine movement
The small country of Georgia has been producing wine for 8,000 years, longer than anywhere else in the world, and they are now seeing a boom in popularity. Chris Livesay met with a winemaker who still uses generations-old techniques and natural fermentation.
The Dish: Georgian Chef Guram Baghdoshvili
Guram Baghdoshvili is the prodigal son who after 20 years mastering international haute cuisine, realized there was one country he'd overlooked: his own. Baghdoshvili has returned to his native country, Georgia, where he sat down with Chris Livesay to discuss spreading the word, and flavors of over 8,000 years of tradition in food and wine.
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Live inauguration 2025 coverage as Trump returns to power
Donald Trump is now the 47th president of the United States. Follow live coverage and watch a live stream of the inauguration events here.
Biden preemptively pardons family members and Trump foes
President Biden noted that the "should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that any individual engaged in any wrongdoing."
Trump takes power in Washington, declaring "America's decline is over"
He asserted that he not only has a political mandate to carry out his agenda, but also a divine one.
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L.A. area braces for more high winds and heightened wildfire risk
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area as Southern California prepares for increased fire danger.
Trump to issue sweeping immigration orders once in office
President Trump is planning to invoke muscular presidential powers to begin a sweeping crackdown on immigration.
For the first time in months, there's hope and joy in Israel and Gaza
On the first full day of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, 3 Israeli hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners are back with their loved ones.
Inauguration Day schedule for Trump's 2025 presidential swearing in
Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump to sign executive order to rename Gulf of Mexico, Denali
While a name change for the Gulf of Mexico could be applied for federal references, other nations have no obligation to follow suit.
Trump to sign flurry of executive actions on Day 1
Donald Trump plans to sign roughly 200 executive actions, memoranda and proclamations upon taking office Monday.
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Live inauguration 2025 coverage as Trump returns to power
Donald Trump is now the 47th president of the United States. Follow live coverage and watch a live stream of the inauguration events here.
Watch Trump's full inauguration speech from his 2025 ceremony
President Trump delivered remarks in the Capitol Rotunda after he was sworn into office on Inauguration Day.
6 takeaways from Trump's inaugural address
President Trump was sworn into office for a second term just after noon on Jan. 20.
Trump to sign executive order to rename Gulf of Mexico, Denali
While a name change for the Gulf of Mexico could be applied for federal references, other nations have no obligation to follow suit.
Elon Musk's DOGE faces lawsuit as Donald Trump inaugurated
National Security Counselors, a public interest law firm, alleges the Department of Government Efficiency is breaking a federal a law.
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Elon Musk's DOGE faces lawsuit as Donald Trump inaugurated
National Security Counselors, a public interest law firm, alleges the Department of Government Efficiency is breaking a federal a law.
Trump to sign orders ending diversity programs
Trump is set to axe funding dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the federal government.
Costco workers ready to strike on Feb. 1, Teamsters say
Costco Teamsters voted to authorize nationwide walkout by more than 18,000 workers over wages and benefits.
Trump to declare a national energy emergency on his first day
Donald Trump will declare national energy emergency, with goal of allowing more energy production in Alaska.
Billionaires' wealth skyrocketing, anti-poverty group says ahead of Davos
Billionaires' wealth soared in 2024, a top anti-poverty group said ahead of an annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland of some of the world's political and financial elite.
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Live inauguration 2025 coverage as Trump returns to power
Donald Trump is now the 47th president of the United States. Follow live coverage and watch a live stream of the inauguration events here.
Watch Trump's full inauguration speech from his 2025 ceremony
President Trump delivered remarks in the Capitol Rotunda after he was sworn into office on Inauguration Day.
6 takeaways from Trump's inaugural address
President Trump was sworn into office for a second term just after noon on Jan. 20.
Acting FBI chief unexpectedly retires as Trump's pick awaits confirmation
Paul Abbate made the unexpected announcement in an email to senior officials Monday ahead of President Trump's inauguration.
Trump to sign executive order to rename Gulf of Mexico, Denali
While a name change for the Gulf of Mexico could be applied for federal references, other nations have no obligation to follow suit.
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Use of "aphrodisiac honey" is surging, customs officials warn
A record amount of illegally imported honey touted as a sexual enhancement -- but often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs -- was seized in France last year.
Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say
Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time since the current outbreak began in 2022, officials say.
A stuntman's body was changing. It took nearly a decade to find out why
Ray Kohn knew something was wrong, but it took several years dozens of doctor's visits to find an answer.
Trendy "low-buy" challenges can be good for your wallet and mental health
A modified version of previously trendy "no buy" pledges, the low-buy version attracts a wider audience who finds the flexible approach more accessible and manageable.
Removing fluoride from water supplies
On Thursday, the Senate will hold a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Servies. His nomination has raised alarms with health officials because of Kennedy's skepticism of vaccines and his vow that he will advise water systems to stop adding fluoride. Some cities have already made the move. Our CBS News Confirmed team visited one community.
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Use of "aphrodisiac honey" is surging, customs officials warn
A record amount of illegally imported honey touted as a sexual enhancement -- but often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs -- was seized in France last year.
Teen pleads guilty to murdering girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class
A British teen has pleaded guilty to murder over an allegedly "meticulously planned" stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class for kids.
For the first time in months, there's hope and joy in Israel and Gaza
On the first full day of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, 3 Israeli hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners are back with their loved ones.
Man convicted in rape and murder of doctor is sentenced
The family of the doctor broke into tears, saying they were "shocked" at the sentence and had hoped her murderer would be sentenced to death.
China executes 2 it says killed at least 43 in car rampage, stabbing
China has executed two men who committed deadly attacks that killed dozens in November, raising concerns about a surge in what are called "revenge on society crimes," state media said.
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Extended interview: Steve Guttenberg
In this web exclusive, actor Steve Guttenberg ("Police Academy," "Cocoon," "Three Men and a Baby") talks with "Sunday Morning" contributor Lisa Ling about his relationship with his late father (whom he called his "anchor") and his support as Steve built up a Hollywood career, which he experienced as "a regular person living an extraordinary life." He also talks about being a caregiver to his father after his diagnosis of kidney failure.
Steve Guttenberg talks the L.A. wildfires, and caring for his hero dad
As the Palisades Fire exploded in his hometown, the actor was moving abandoned cars so emergency vehicles could get through. He spoke about the importance of making a difference; and about caring for his late father, Stanley, whom he calls his "anchor."
Steve Guttenberg on caring for a hero, and being one
As the Palisades Fire exploded, Steve Guttenberg, one of the biggest movie stars of the 1980s and '90s, was moving abandoned cars so emergency vehicles could get through. Six sleepless days later, and with much of his hometown reduced to ruins, he was still there to help protect his and his neighbors' homes. He spoke with CBS News contributor Lisa Ling about the importance of making a difference; and about caring for his late father, Stanley, whom he calls his "anchor," and whom he writes about in the book "Time to Thank: Caregiving for My Hero."
Perle Mesta, the renowned social queen of Washington
The widow of a steel magnate, socialite Perle Mesta used her fortune to host inclusive dinner parties in Washington, D.C., in the 1940s and '50s, becoming known as "The Hostess with the Mostes' on the Ball" (after Irving Berlin celebrated her in the musical, "Call Me Madam"). Mesta became one of the most famous women in the world, and her influence – on politics and on the social scene – is examined by Meryl Gordon in her new biography, "The Woman Who Knew Everyone." CBS News' Erin Moriarty talks with Gordon; with 99-year-old former journalist Marie Ridder, who attended some of Mesta's parties; and with Washington insider Sally Quinn, who doubts that any power broker today could pull off what Mesta once did so brilliantly: getting Democrats and Republicans to sit down at a dinner table and see eye-to-eye.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including director David Lynch, the visionary behind "Blue Velvet," "Twin Peaks" and "Mulholland Drive"; and Milwaukee Brewers sportscaster and actor Bob Uecker.
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TikTok starts restoring U.S. service after shutdown over divest-or-ban law
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to issue an executive order on Monday to postpone the ban on TikTok from going into effect.
Clock is ticking for TikTok and its American users
TikTok said it will be forced to go dark on Sunday and called on the Biden administration for clarification on the new law. A White House spokesperson Saturday called TikTok's statement a "stunt." Ali Bauman has the latest details on the situation.
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.
Breaking down Supreme Court's TikTok ruling
The Supreme Court upheld a law on Friday that would ban TikTok in the U.S. beginning Sunday. The Biden administration will not enforce the ban, meaning it will fall on the Trump administration after the president-elect is sworn in the following day. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford and Alan Rozenshtein, associate professor of law at the University of Minnesota, join "America Decides" to unpack the ruling.
If TikTok goes, so will livelihoods: "We'd have to completely rebuild"
Experts say no other app offers the same financial opportunities as TikTok, while creators fear loss of income if it disappears.
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Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
What to know about the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
When will cicadas come back in 2025?
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
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Teen pleads guilty to murdering girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class
A British teen has pleaded guilty to murder over an allegedly "meticulously planned" stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class for kids.
Man convicted in rape and murder of doctor is sentenced
The family of the doctor broke into tears, saying they were "shocked" at the sentence and had hoped her murderer would be sentenced to death.
China executes 2 it says killed at least 43 in car rampage, stabbing
China has executed two men who committed deadly attacks that killed dozens in November, raising concerns about a surge in what are called "revenge on society crimes," state media said.
Dismembered bodies of 24 people found in mass grave in Mexico
Officials said the grave was located using drones with thermal cameras and ground-penetrating radars as well as canine teams.
Man started fire at lawmaker's office was motivated by TikTok ban, police say
The fire began outside the building – which was unoccupied at the time – and caused minor damage before it was extinguished. No injuries were reported.
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FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
What's next for SpaceX?
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft destroyed in mega rocket launch
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
Details on Blue Origin launch of Glenn rocket
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket early Thursday, sending a test satellite into orbit. The mission wasn't a complete success though, as the booster crashed while trying to land on a platform in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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How could Musk influence Trump?
Several tech CEOs were present at President Trump's inauguration, including X's Elon Musk. Walter Isaacson, who has spent significant time with Musk and wrote his biography, joins CBS News with his take on Musk's potential influence during Trump's presidency.
Trump inauguration luncheon begins
A luncheon to celebrate President Trump's inauguration began with an invocation. 200 people were invited to the event on Capitol Hill.
What's next for Trump's presidency?
President Trump has begun his second term in the White House and up next in his presidency are measures on immigration, border security and potentially averting the TikTok ban. The CBS News team has more.
Trump signs executive orders
President Trump has signed the first executive orders of his second term in the White House. Mr. Trump's executive actions came after his inauguration address on Capitol Hill.
Biden's remarks as he departed D.C.
CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports former President Joe Biden addressed members of his staff before departing Joint Base Andrews, celebrating his administration's efforts while he was president.