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James Patterson on completing Michael Crichton's "Eruption"

Writer Michael Crichton, whose blockbuster novels, films and TV series included "Jurassic Park" and "ER," died in 2008, leaving behind an unfinished thriller about a volcanic eruption that imperils all life on Earth. Bestselling author James Patterson was tasked with completing Crichton's book, and now, 16 years later, "Eruption" is finally being unleashed in bookstores. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Patterson, and with Michael's widow, Sherri Alexander Crichton, about bringing back the voice of a master storyteller.

• Jun 2
• 08:08

Almanac: June 2

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

• Jun 2
• 00:50

"Illinoise" and the origin of an unlikely Broadway musical

The new Broadway show "Illinoise" is a choreographed indie-rock musical with no dialogue, based on Sufjan Stevens' 2005 concept album. It's received four Tony Award nominations, including best musical. "Sunday Morning" contributor Kelefa Sanneh talks with choreographer Justin Peck, playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury, and musician Shara Nova about the show, an ode to the origins of storytelling and theatre-making.

• Jun 2
• 05:11

Trump's guilty verdict: A stress test for democracy

Being found guilty of 34 felony counts would normally mark the end of someone's political prospects. But as longtime Trump chronicler Michael Wolff notes, the former president has built his career, and brand, on grievances – and this week's conviction in a New York courtroom is not stopping Trump from running for another term in the White House. CBS News chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.

• Jun 2
• 04:47

6/2: The Book Report by Washington Post critic Ron Charles

The "Sunday Morning" book reviewer offers his picks from this month's new fiction and non-fiction titles, including "Eruption," a thriller started by Michael Crichton and finished, more than 15 years after Crichton's death, by James Patterson.

• Jun 2
• 02:41

Olympian Katie Ledecky on athlete doping scandals

Following a New York Times report of Chinese swimmers having tested positive for controlled substances seven months prior to the 2021 Tokyo Games, Team USA swimmer Katie Ledecky voiced concerns ahead of the Games in Paris this summer. Don't miss Elaine Quijano's full interview with Ledecky on "CBS Sunday Morning" June 2.

• May 31
• 00:25

Nature: Desert wildflowers

We leave you this Sunday with wildflowers in the wind in southern California, at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Videographer: Jamie McDonald.

• May 26
• 03:58