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We leave you this Sunday Morning among the bison at the American Prairie Reserve in northeastern Montana. Videographer: Derek Reich
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Calendar: Week of September 4
"Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead, including National Read a Book Day (and we've got some suggestions for you)
Calendar: Week of Sept. 4
From National Read a Book Day to a special day for Britain's Prince George, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Lee Cowan reports.
Power to the people: The rise of the Black Panthers
A look back at the organization, formed 50 years ago, that brought together politics, militancy, progressive activism and pop culture awareness
Remembering the Black Panthers
Fifty years ago the Black Panther Party was created, fighting for "power to the people" with a mix of political activism, militancy, progressive community programs and pop culture awareness. Lee Cowan talks with one of the founders, Bobby Seale; former party chairwoman Elaine Brown; and Stephen Shames, who was the Panthers' unofficial photographer.
Hurricane Harvey: By the numbers
"Sunday Morning" looks into the data from one of the most catastrophic and costly natural disasters in U.S. history. Lee Cowan reports.
Alec Baldwin on politics, sobriety and playing Donald Trump
Riding high on his "SNL" impersonations of the president, the actor has just written an autobiography, "Nevertheless"
Contagious yawning: Resistance is futile
A study finds subjects told to resist contagious yawning will be more likely to succumb
Why you can't resist yawning
Contagious yawning - can you keep from doing it if you're told not to? A new study aimed to find out. Lee Cowan reports.
The platinum brilliance of Debbie Harry
It's been more than 40 years since Blondie first appeared on the New York punk rock scene, but when she sings, it's the 1970s all over again
A window company's clear vision
Every employee at the Marvin Window and Door Company in the small town of Warroad, Minn., is treated as a friend and neighbor - because they are
The view from Marvin's Windows
Every product at the Marvin Window and Door Company is made to order, and so is their creed: they treat every employee as if they were friends and neighbors - because, in the tiny town of Warroad, Minnesota, they are. Conor Knighton visits Warroad to find out what sets Marvin apart from many other firms, even when the company has faced difficult times.
Charting the summer's top entertainment
"Sunday Morning" checks out what were the biggest movies, songs and books of the season
Pop-up art exhibits you may have missed
"Sunday Morning" checks out some recent offerings - intriguing and transient - in the art world
Art world: Scenes from the summer
From art that floats on a barge in Chicago, to a pop-up bodega/art installation in New York City and a celebration of Polaroid art in Fort Worth, "Sunday Morning" checks out some of the season's most unusual exhibitions.
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Fires in L.A. area leave at least 10 dead, apocalyptic scenes
The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Kenneth fires are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates.
Trump sentenced in felony "hush money" case, released with no restrictions
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
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Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over TikTok ban
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over a law that could lead to TikTok shutting down in the U.S. in less than two weeks.
Employers added 256,000 jobs in December, blowing away forecasts
Friday's jobs numbers mark the last employment report of the Biden administration.
Appeals court won't block partial release of special counsel's Trump report
Special counsel Jack Smith submitted his final report on his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday.
Maduro sworn in for 3rd term despite outcry over Venezuela's election
President-elect Donald Trump says Venezuela's embattled opposition leader must be protected as President Nicolas Maduro takes the oath of office for a third six-year term.
TV bailiff accused of murder sobs, "I live with it every day"
Renard Spivey was found not guilty of his wife's murder, but he says he still can't sleep at night.
Founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial faces charges
The website enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife for years, authorities say.
Jimmy Carter laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, after funeral service in D.C.
President Biden honored former President Jimmy Carter in a eulogy at his funeral.
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Man who fled U.S. to avoid prison for Capitol riot captured in Canada
Anthony Vo told The Toronto Sun that he was "pretty much 99% sure" that Trump will pardon him once he takes office on Jan. 20.
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Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over TikTok ban
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over a law that could lead to TikTok shutting down in the U.S. in less than two weeks.
Rudy Giuliani back in D.C. federal court for contempt hearing in defamation case
Two Georgia election workers asked a federal judge to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt for allegedly continuing to defame them in violation of a court order.
Employers added 256,000 jobs in December, blowing away forecasts
Friday's jobs numbers mark the last employment report of the Biden administration.
TV bailiff accused of murder sobs, "I live with it every day"
Renard Spivey was found not guilty of his wife's murder, but he says he still can't sleep at night.
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Employers added 256,000 jobs in December, blowing away forecasts
Friday's jobs numbers mark the last employment report of the Biden administration.
Many Americans are leaving U.S. states with abortion bans, study finds
Abortion bans enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned may be driving Americans to leave restrictive states, researchers find.
Prison inmates among those fighting the Los Angeles wildfires
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are working to extinguish the massive blaze scorching Los Angeles.
What Californians should know about filing insurance claims after fire
For those who have it, a standard homeowners' insurance policy does cover destruction caused by fire, including wildfires.
Businesses offer aid to people affected by Los Angeles wildfires
Some businesses are offering free emergency shelter and other services to residents who have been displaced by the Los Angeles fires.
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Man who fled U.S. to avoid prison for Capitol riot captured in Canada
Anthony Vo told The Toronto Sun that he was "pretty much 99% sure" that Trump will pardon him once he takes office on Jan. 20.
live updates
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over TikTok ban
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over a law that could lead to TikTok shutting down in the U.S. in less than two weeks.
Rudy Giuliani back in D.C. federal court for contempt hearing in defamation case
Two Georgia election workers asked a federal judge to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt for allegedly continuing to defame them in violation of a court order.
Trump sentenced in felony "hush money" case, released with no restrictions
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
Appeals court won't block partial release of special counsel's Trump report
Special counsel Jack Smith submitted his final report on his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday.
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Many Americans are leaving U.S. states with abortion bans, study finds
Abortion bans enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned may be driving Americans to leave restrictive states, researchers find.
Slipped up during Dry January? Expert tips for getting back on track
In Dry January, people choose to give up alcohol for the month, but what happens if they have a drink? Here's what an expert says.
Over 17,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary
Thousands of doctors are calling on the Senate to reject Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he is "actively dangerous."
Most of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies are run illegally, U.S. warns
Ninety-six percent of online pharmacies were found to violate the law, meaning they were operating without a license and selling medications without prescriptions.
How Olivia Munn's cancer journey sparked life-saving test for Alison Hall
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
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Nigerian authorities round up street children seen as "security threat"
Sharia police in Nigeria's Kano state say they've "mopped up 300 of these boys from the streets" and put them in a camp for "rehabilitation."
Maduro sworn in for 3rd term despite outcry over Venezuela's election
President-elect Donald Trump says Venezuela's embattled opposition leader must be protected as President Nicolas Maduro takes the oath of office for a third six-year term.
Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.
Founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial faces charges
The website enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife for years, authorities say.
Woman reportedly wounds 8 in hammer attack at university in Tokyo
Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.
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Marianne Jean-Baptiste on "Hard Truths"
Award-winning actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste, known for roles in "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Without a Trace," is receiving serious Oscar buzz for her performance in "Hard Truths." Reuniting with director Mike Leigh, Jean-Baptiste portrays Pansy Deacon, a character struggling with anger and family turmoil in one of 2024's best films.
Peter Sarsgaard on "September Five"
Actor Peter Sarsgaard, known for roles in "Presumed Innocent" and "Dead Man Walking," now stars in "September Five," recounting the harrowing story of an American broadcasting team during the 1972 Munich Olympics. Sarsgaard portrays ABC executive Roone Arledge as the team covers the Israeli Olympic team hostage crisis live.
"This Is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia loses home to Los Angeles fires
Ventimiglia, a 47-year-old father to be, is among the celebrities affected by the destructive blazes that broke out Tuesday morning.
Alec Baldwin files lawsuit over manslaughter charge in fatal "Rust" shooting
The lawsuit was filed in Santa Fe, where a judge in July dismissed a charge of involuntary manslaughter against Alec Baldwin in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Actor Milo Ventimiglia loses home in L.A. fires
Actor Milo Ventimiglia has revealed his family's Malibu home burnt down in the Los Angeles fires -- an eerie reflection of the tragedy that befell his character on the NBC drama series "This Is Us." Tony Dokoupil has more.
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The TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court today. Here's what to know.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
TikTok could shut down unless Supreme Court blocks or delays U.S. ban
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
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.
Fact-checkers to Mark Zuckerberg: We never censored anything
Fact-checking firms that teamed with Meta are refuting CEO Mark Zuckerberg's suggestion linking their work to censorship.
Implications of Meta's decision
Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic" and former editor-in-chief of "Wired," discusses the consequences of Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program and the rise of self-policing in a "post-information" age.
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Jimmy Carter's fight against climate change
The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to man-made issues impacting the environment. Gus Speth, a member and chair of the Council on Environmental Quality during Carter's presidency, joins "The Daily Report."
What is Biden's legacy on climate change?
Officials on Wednesday afternoon briefed President Biden about the massive wildfires in Southern California fueled by climate change. Slashing Mr. Biden's climate regulations is at the top of President-elect Donald Trump's to-do list. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schecter joins "America Decides" to look at the outgoing president's record on the issue.
Biden offers aid to California to fight fires
Multiple fires are burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration Wednesday afternoon to help California boost the ranks of those battling the blazes. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more from Malibu.
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
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TV bailiff accused of murder sobs, "I live with it every day"
Renard Spivey was found not guilty of his wife's murder, but he says he still can't sleep at night.
Suspect captured week after Wisconsin woman, 2 girls found dead
Elizabeth Kolba, 33, and two girls ages 12 and 13 were found shot to death at a home in New Lisbon on Dec. 30.
Founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial faces charges
The website enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife for years, authorities say.
Woman reportedly wounds 8 in hammer attack at university in Tokyo
Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.
Military doctor pleads guilty to sexually abusing dozens of soldiers
Maj. Michael Stockin faced 52 charges involving claims of abusive sexual contact with 41 victims, the Army said.
Space
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Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.
NASA studies options to rein in cost of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.
Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.
NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
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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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Some residents return to L.A. fire aftermath
At least 10 people have been killed in the Los Angeles wildfires that continue to burn around the city and Southern California. Some residents have begun to return to what's left of their homes in the wake of the fires. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste on "Hard Truths"
Award-winning actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste, known for roles in "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Without a Trace," is receiving serious Oscar buzz for her performance in "Hard Truths." Reuniting with director Mike Leigh, Jean-Baptiste portrays Pansy Deacon, a character struggling with anger and family turmoil in one of 2024's best films.
Psychological toll of natural disasters
As massive flames continue to ravage Southern California, survivors are left to pick up the pieces. Dr. Sue Varma talks about the long-term psychological effects of natural disasters, highlighting the emotional toll on those affected by such devastation.
Vet takes in pets lost in L.A. wildfires
As the most destructive wildfires in L.A. history continue to ravage the region, veterinarian Dr. Annie Harvilicz is rescuing and caring for pets caught in the chaos. Harvilicz has taken in 40 animals, offering hope during a devastating crisis.
Breaking down Trump's "hush money" sentence
President-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced to unconditional discharge for his New York "hush money" trial conviction. CBS News' Jessica Levinson, Weijia Jiang and Katrina Kaufman have analysis on what exactly that means.