2/8/2026: Full Episode
First, Margaret Atwood: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, Salman Rushdie: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, a look at the system behind Guinness World Records.
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Margaret Atwood's fiction tells of future worlds plagued by totalitarianism, environmental collapse, and global pandemic. At 86, she looks not forward but back at her her own life in a new memoir.
Salman Rushdie has come to terms with the attempt on his life the only way he knows: by writing a book about it, "Knife." He detailed the experience in his first television interview since the attack.
In Guinness World Records, you'll find the shortest, tallest and fastest. Behind the spectacle is an auditing system so strict it has crushed many more record attempts than it has certified.
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III, in charge of millions of artifacts, was asked which museum object was his favorite representation of America. His answer? Joseph Trammell's Freedom Papers.
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In an interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Jon Wertheim, author Margaret Atwood joked about the signature red cloak and bonnet: "Well, if you have a cult, and if you have totalitarianism, you have to have outfits."
In his book "Knife," Salman Rushdie writes about the 2022 attempt on his life -- where he was stabbed 15 times and lost his right eye.
Seth Meyers said the Dutch improv theater Boom Chicago gave him and his comedy partner Jill Benjamin a "road map" to create a show that eventually got the attention of "Saturday Night Live."
Lawmakers are calling for an independent investigation into immigration enforcement tactics in Minnesota as members of the Trump administration face scrutiny over claims they've made.
More than 50 years after NASA's last human mission to the moon, four astronauts, three Americans and a Canadian, are set for the 10-day Artemis II mission to the far side of the moon.
Some of the biggest American comics have gotten their starts at Boom Chicago, an Amsterdam improv theater. Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin and Jason Sudeikis have all cracked jokes there.
"A Complete Unknown" actor Timothée Chalamet, also known for "Marty Supreme," "Dune," "Wonka," and "Call Me By Your Name," says he grew up wary of acting and explains how he ended up making movies.
Kate Winslet turned to producing for the first time for the film "Lee," which she also starred in. She says it was hard to convince some in Hollywood to make a movie about a strong woman.
First, Margaret Atwood: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, Salman Rushdie: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, a look at the system behind Guinness World Records.
First, calls grow for an independent probe into Minneapolis shootings. Then, NASA's journey to the far side of the moon. And, the Amsterdam improv club behind comedy legends.
60 Minutes presents a night at the movies, featuring interviews with Timothée Chalamet, Jamie Lee Curtis and Kate Winslet.
First, a top ICE official says no officers have been disciplined for Minneapolis actions. Then, tales of hell inside a Salvadoran mega-prison. And, coexisting with Australia’s deadly crocodiles.
First, a report on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Then, a look at the progress made on AI-powered humanoid robots. And, Alysa Liu: The 60 Minutes Interview.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
The unsolved murder of Mary Kay Heese, 17, a high school junior from Wahoo, Nebraska, has hung over the community for five decades. Will what is believed to be the state's oldest cold case finally be solved?
Casey Wasserman, the chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, says he is selling his eponymous talent agency in the wake of the release of emails between himself and Ghislaine Maxwell.
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
The U.S. kept pace with also-unbeaten Canada for the top seed in the Olympic men's hockey tournament.
Prediction markets are taking bets this Valentine's Day that celebrity relationships can thrive — or break apart.
The inflation reading, the lowest since May 2025, shows grocery, gas and rent prices are cooling.
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Robert Garcia, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 15, 2026.
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran.
The following is the transcript of the interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 15, 2026.
Democrats have demanded reforms to immigration enforcement, including barring officers from wearing masks.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Thom Tillis, Republican of North Carolina, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 15, 2026.
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Robert Garcia, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 15, 2026.
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran.
The chief of the U.S. Ski Team says Lindsey Vonn is preparing to return to the United States a week after crashing in the Olympic downhill.
The following is the transcript of the interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 15, 2026.
In Rome, two restaurants vie for supremacy in preparing Fettuccine Alfredo – egg pasta with butter and parmesan cheese, a dish that has entranced Hollywood and Washington royalty since the earliest days of La Dolce Vita.
The high-profile ESPN and SiriusXM commentator and bestselling author is a combative and colorful voice on sports. But now, with a weekly political show in which he interviews government leaders, he is raising eyebrows in Washington, too.
High-profile ESPN and SiriusXM commentator and bestselling author Stephen A. Smith is a combative and colorful voice on sports. But now, with a weekly political show, in which he interviews government leaders, he is gaining notice in Washington, too. Smith talks with "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa about his journey and whether he might soon be on a debate stage.
The singer-songwriter who's remained on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart for seven straight decades has just released his latest album, "Inspirations of Life and Love." A youthful 84, he talks about his artistic longevity.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actor James Van Der Beek, star of the series "Dawson's Creek."
At 28, Australian actor Jacob Elordi has earned his first Academy Award nomination for his haunting portrayal of the Creature in Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein." He talks about his love of acting, and why he has no relationship with social media.
If you've been on social media this week, you've likely seen an ominous warning about artificial intelligence in your feed: "Something big is happening." An essay from the CEO of an AI company, Matt Shumer, likens the current moment to February 2020, right before the start of COVID. Nate Soares, co-author of "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," joins to discuss.
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
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.
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
There were promising leads and disheartening setbacks in the investigation into the apparent abduction of the 84-year-old mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie. As the search for Nancy Guthrie now enters its third week, Jonathan Vigliotti looks at how her disappearance remains a painful mystery.
The unsolved murder of Mary Kay Heese, 17, a high school junior from Wahoo, Nebraska, has hung over the community for five decades. Will what is believed to be the state's oldest cold case finally be solved?
The search for Nancy Guthrie is in its 13th day after authorities issued another plea for her return and were seen overnight at her Tuscon home.
Law enforcement appeared to be at Nancy Guthrie's home overnight as the search for "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom enters its 13th day.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Missed the second half of the show? Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia of California and Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina join.
Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia of California told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that DHS is "causing terror across this country," and some Republicans are starting to "show some concern, but they need to show more courage" about the agency's actions.
Watch Ed O'Keefe's full interview with Sen. Thom Tillis, Republican of North Carolina, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a portion of which aired on Feb. 15, 2026.
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, who is not seeking reelection this year, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he believes the GOP will still control the Senate after the 2026 midterm elections, but "I have questions about the House."
Speaking to CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says there have not been immigration systems that have worked over "multiple administrations," and that former President Biden "did not have this right." Watch O'Donnell's "Things that Matter" town hall with Moore on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 8 p.m. ET, right after 60 Minutes.