The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (November 13)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles for the fall, including works by Barbara Kingsolver and Booker Prize-winner Shehan Karunatilaka.
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles for the fall, including works by Barbara Kingsolver and Booker Prize-winner Shehan Karunatilaka.
Washington Post book critic Ron Charles offers his picks from this month's fiction and non-fiction titles, including works by Barbara Kingsolver and Booker Prize-winner Shehan Karunatilaka, and a biography of rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry.
In this web exclusive, filmmaker Ava Duvernay, whose credits include "Selma," talks with "Sunday Morning" contributor Mark Whitaker about the challenge of breaking into the industry and how difficult it is for women directors, especially women of color, to have long, successful careers.
The bestselling novelist is back with her take on Charles Dickens' "David Copperfield" – a story equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, about an irrepressible boy nobody wants.
A big, new biography of the father of rock 'n' roll explores what author R.J. Smith calls "the often triumphant, sometimes anguished details" of Berry's career and personal life.
The Booker Prize-winning comic novel is narrated by the ghost of a war photographer who's granted seven days to figure out who killed him.
It's not James Bond; it's a clever comic romp about a math professor who specializes in the study of nothingness, whose work attracts the attention of a supervillain.
Mehran Karimi Nasseri lived in Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years. He died Saturday in an airport terminal.
The rarest known Buddy Holly poster from "The Day the Music Died" has sold for a record-breaking $447,000 at Heritage Auctions.
In the lawsuit, Baldwin alleges that he was not responsible for the set's safety, and he did not know there were live rounds in the gun.
The actor made his live-action Batman debut in 2019 after voicing the character in the 90s.
The comedian's most popular bit involved smashing food on himself and his audience with a handmade sledgehammer.
Preview: The actor-comedian, who's getting awards buzz for his performance in "Hustle," says he is drawn to playing losers. Don't miss "CBS Sunday Morning" November 13!
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" November 13, comedian and actor Adam Sandler, star of the film "Hustle," explains to correspondent Tracy Smith his attraction to playing unlucky characters.
A couple who owns a small bookshop in the U.K. says Russell Crowe surprised them with a donation – and they're putting their crowdfunding to good use. A man in Florida springs into action to save a woman stuck in a canal. Plus, our heartwarming videos you just need to see.
Israel's government says a drone was launched toward the prime minister's house, with no casualties.
Crowds had gathered on Sapelo Island for a celebration of its tiny Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said early Saturday that it plans to hold a ratification vote on Wednesday that could end the Boeing strike.
Oscar, which the National Hurricane Center characterized as "very small," is the 15th named storm of the hurricane season.
Vice President Kamala Harris held events in Michigan and Georgia Saturday, while former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania.
Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" has died.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is assisting in the case after the shooting in Holmes County, a spokesperson told CBS News.
Investigators were puzzled when the beaten body of an unidentified woman was found dumped near a Florida highway. The next day, a bloody motel room was discovered. Were the crime scenes connected?
A man accused of drugging and sexually assaulting nine women at his homes in Hermosa and Redondo Beach, allegedly killing one of the victims when he drugged her, is facing more than a dozen felony charges, prosecutors said Friday.
Vice President Kamala Harris held events in Michigan and Georgia Saturday, while former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania.
Investigators were puzzled when the beaten body of an unidentified woman was found dumped near a Florida highway. The next day, a bloody motel room was discovered. Were the crime scenes connected?
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – the intentional murder of Cathy by her husband.
Crowds had gathered on Sapelo Island for a celebration of its tiny Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said early Saturday that it plans to hold a ratification vote on Wednesday that could end the Boeing strike.
Letter deliverers have been working without a contract since May 2023.
The frozen waffles, made by Treehouse Foods, were sold under store brands including Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good and Gather.
Navigating the insurance process after a natural disaster damages your home can be daunting. Here are some key tips.
Donald Trump said he'd appoint a CEO who is 78, his own age. But chief executives of top companies who are his age or older are rare.
Vice President Kamala Harris held events in Michigan and Georgia Saturday, while former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
Donald Trump said he'd appoint a CEO who is 78, his own age. But chief executives of top companies who are his age or older are rare.
With only weeks before the November 5 election, here's how top economists assess the health of the U.S. economy.
"If Mr. Trump returns, we will open multiple bottles of champagne," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said earlier this month.
Brooklinn Khoury was 20 years old when a family member's pet launched at her face and bit off her upper lip.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
Among new mothers in the U.S., 1 in 8 suffer from postpartum depression, according to the CDC.
Oscar, which the National Hurricane Center characterized as "very small," is the 15th named storm of the hurricane season.
A major power plant failed in Cuba, affecting the entire national system and leaving millions without power.
A chartered bullet train filled with thrill-seekers descended into a zombie apocalypse just in time for Halloween.
The Atlantic Hurricane season has been busy with 15 named storms already forming this year. The season runs through Nov. 30.
The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne arrived in Buenos Aires to arrange for the return of his son's body to England.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne arrived in Buenos Aires to arrange for the return of his son's body to England.
Aaron Frazer honed his musical interest from a young age, learning the drums at 9 years old. He went on to study music at Indiana University, but his big break came when he formed the now-acclaimed R&B group Durand Jones & the Indications. In 2021, he released his lauded solo debut, followed by a second collection this summer. Now, from his most recent album “Into The Blue,” here is Aaron Frazer with “Time Will Tell.”
Aaron Frazer honed his musical interest from a young age, learning the drums at 9 years old. He went on to study music at Indiana University, but his big break came when he formed the now-acclaimed R&B group Durand Jones & the Indications. In 2021, he released his lauded solo debut, followed by a second collection this summer. Now, from his most recent album “Into The Blue,” here is Aaron Frazer with “Easy To Love.”
Aaron Frazer honed his musical interest from a young age, learning the drums at 9 years old. He went on to study music at Indiana University, but his big break came when he formed the now-acclaimed R&B group Durand Jones & the Indications. In 2021, he released his lauded solo debut, followed by a second collection this summer. Now, from his most recent album “Into The Blue,” here is Aaron Frazer with “Fly Away.”
Gordon Lubold from The Wall Street Journal joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the rise in drone activity over restricted U.S. military airspaces.
Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals more than 20% of voters frequently use social platforms to stay informed.
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.
Just ahead of the holiday shopping rush, Apple is giving iPad minis their first update in years while Amazon is offering a new line of Kindle e-readers. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joined CBS News to discuss the devices.
Two Sudanese brothers are charged with running "Anonymous Sudan," one of the most prolific cyberattack-for-hire gangs of all time.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its winter outlook for this coming December, January and February. Experts anticipate warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the country. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey joins to discuss.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages totals are likely join the infamous ranks of Katrina, Sandy and Harvey as super costly $50-billion-plus killers, experts say.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it will allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce new greenhouse gas emissions limits for power plants. Michael Gerrard, a professor at Columbia Climate School, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.
As the southern U.S. reels from back-to-back hurricanes, researchers estimate that millions will move away from areas with extreme weather in the coming decades. Senior research geographer Dr. Alexander de Sherbinin joins CBS News to discuss the research and which parts of the U.S. will likely be most affected.
Investigators were puzzled when the beaten body of an unidentified woman was found dumped near a Florida highway. The next day, a bloody motel room was discovered. Were the crime scenes connected?
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – the intentional murder of Cathy by her husband.
Richard Allen stands accused of killing the girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, in 2017.
As the presidential election nears, the issue of crime is weighing on the minds of voters. A CBS News poll taken earlier this year found 63% of voters said crime would be a factor in who they vote for, despite FBI data showing reported violent crime fell in 2023. In Chicago, a group of women is trying to continue to lower crime rates end the cycle of violence in the city.
Disturbing new details and heart-wrenching testimony were given during the first day of the Delphi murders trial. Prosecutors revealed how Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, were killed on a hiking trail more than seven years ago. Here's what to know about the case.
NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the spacecraft expected to near Jupiter's moon Europa around April 2030.
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Television host Ryan Seacrest sits down with Luke Burbank to discuss his new role as host of "Wheel of Fortune." Then, Tracy Smith meets an entrepreneur on a mission to help lift women in Afghanistan out of poverty through rugs. "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."
Three people check into a Florida motel room. Only two walk out alive. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
A young mother is killed in her bed, her toddler unharmed. Unsolved for 40 years, how the unusual crime scene helped close the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. (This is a 26-minute episode.)
Wall Street has seen six straight weeks of gains and with unemployment near a 50-year low, there are signs the economy is strong. However, the cost of everyday essentials is still a top-of-mind issue for voters, and although the rate of inflation is at a three-year low, consumers are still complaining food prices remain high. Michael George reports.
The Ebony Ladies Golf League of Chicago, which just marked its 50th anniversary, has spent decades growing the game with African American women. Jim Williams has more.