Book excerpt: "Night Flyer," the life of abolitionist Harriet Tubman
National Book Award-winning author Tiya Miles explores the history and mythology of a remarkable woman.
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The timeless fashion style of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
From the moment she first began appearing at the side of John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette became one of the most photographed women in the world. Her personal style continues to have an impact 25 years following her death.
Book excerpt: Marines look back on Iraq War 20 years later in "Battle Scars"
Veteran journalist Chip Reid, who was embedded with U.S. forces during the invasion of Iraq in 2003, talks to combat veterans and their families about how the war changed their lives.
"The Friday Afternoon Club": Griffin Dunne on a literary family's legacy
He grew up in Hollywood in an illustrious literary family, and built a career as an actor, producer, director and documentary filmmaker. Now, Griffin Dunne has written a family memoir of life in (and on the outskirts of) the limelight.
Book excerpt: "The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir" by Griffin Dunne
In his memoir, the actor-producer-director who grew up in Hollywood in a literary family writes of a life of bold-faced celebrity, tragedy, and well-told stories.
Book excerpt: "Roctogenarians" by Mo Rocca and Jonathan Greenberg
A new book celebrates role models who came into their own at a stage in life when society would have had them packing it in.
How James Patterson completed Michael Crichton's "Eruption"
When the "Jurassic Park" writer died in 2008, he left behind an unfinished novel about a volcanic eruption that imperils all life on Earth. Enter bestselling author James Patterson, tasked with completing Crichton's thriller.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (June 2)
This month's fiction and non-fiction titles include an unfinished thriller by "Jurassic Park" author Michael Crichton, completed more than 15 years after Crichton's death by bestselling writer James Patterson.
Book excerpt: "The Ministry of Time" by Kaliane Bradley
A delightful mix of historical fact and science fiction, this debut novel is the story of a secret British agency that plucks doomed people from the past.
Book excerpt: "Challenger" by Adam Higginbotham
The British journalist and author of "Midnight in Chernobyl" returns with his exhaustively-researched new book about the 1986 space shuttle disaster.
Book excerpt: "This Strange Eventful History" by Claire Messud
The bestselling author of "The Emperor's Children" returns with a multi-generational story of family secrets spanning World War II to the 21st century.
Book excerpt: "Eruption" by Michael Crichton and James Patterson
Michael Crichton's thriller about a massive volcanic eruption in Hawaii was unfinished when the "Jurassic Park" author died in 2008; more than 15 years later, James Patterson, the bestselling writer behind the Alex Cross series, has completed Crichton's work.
Bill Maher on not pulling punches
The host of the HBO series "Real Time," and author of the new book, "What This Comedian Said Will Shock You," doesn't discriminate between right and left when aiming his barbs at tribal politics.
Book excerpt: "What This Comedian Said Will Shock You" by Bill Maher
The new book by the host of HBO's "Real Time" takes aim at those who brazenly invoke the standards of today to rewrite history in ways that even "Star Trek" would think go too far.
Tom Selleck on the future of "Blue Bloods"
The hit CBS drama is set to end this year, but there's been pushback, most notably from its star. He talks about his desire to continue the show; his memoir, "You Never Know"; and the legacy of "Magnum, P.I."
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has long been used to combat compression sickness in divers. But at a hospital in Israel they're using it to address a very different malady - post-traumatic stress disorder - for military veterans and survivors of terror attacks.
Ted Danson on aging: "Don't slow down, just keep going, keep living your life"
The "Cheers" actor's new series is the Netflix comedy "A Man on the Inside," in which he plays a retired widower-turned-investigator who goes undercover in a nursing home.
Honoring a Civil War veteran who was lost to history
Researching her family history, Cheryl Wills found she was related to a former slave who served in the Civil War with the United States Colored Troops, which led her to a distant relative, a former plantation, and ultimately to Private Sandy Wills' remains.
Remembering Quincy Jones
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of a music giant: producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones, who died last Sunday at age 91.
T Bone Burnett: Music is "my religion"
The Grammy- and Oscar-winning music producer has worked in the studio with many of the greats. But after releasing "The Other Side," his first album of new music in 18 years, T Bone Burnett has found himself in a rare setting: on tour.
Looking ahead after a Trump victory
Robert Costa looks at the factors that helped decide the presidential election, including race, gender and class, as well as a global trend of rejecting incumbents following the economic ravages of COVID.
Iraq War veteran Joe Dan Worley's purposeful life
Twenty years after being grievously wounded in the Battle of Fallujah, losing his left leg to a roadside bomb, the battlefield medic has recovered from his traumatic injuries, grown his family, and turned to music to honor his fallen comrades.
Recipe from Martha Stewart: Alexis's Chopped Salad
From the lifestyle entrepreneur's 100th book, "Martha: The Cookbook," comes one of her daughter's specialties: a chopped salad featuring at least ten different vegetables.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (November 10)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
At stake on Election Day: The reality of the presidency
CBS News' John Dickerson on the knowns and unknowns that either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will face in leading our country into an uncertain future.
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What to know about Trump's DOGE, led by Musk and Ramaswamy
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head an effort, dubbed DOGE, to reduce wasteful federal spending. Here's what it's about.
House Ethics panel planned to vote Friday on whether to release report on Gaetz
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.
Opioid overdoses deaths drop for 12th straight month
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
House GOP reaches deal to make it harder to oust speaker
The agreement would increase the threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker.
Ohio lawmakers pass bill restricting transgender student access to bathrooms
The Republican-backed bill applies to Ohio public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.
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What to know about Trump's DOGE, led by Musk and Ramaswamy
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head an effort, dubbed DOGE, to reduce wasteful federal spending. Here's what it's about.
McDonald's E. coli outbreak has sickened more than 100 people
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
23andMe customer? What to know about the privacy of your genetic data.
Concerns about 23andMe's business prospects is raising questions about the genetic testing company's customer data.
KFC sues Church's Texas Chicken over "original recipe" ad claims
KFC takes smaller competitor to court over wording rather than ingredients in touting its chicken.
Women suing over Idaho abortion ban said they felt like "medical refugees"
One couple took out a loan to cover the out-of-network costs of an abortion and drove eight hours to a hospital in the neighboring state.
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What to know about Trump's DOGE, led by Musk and Ramaswamy
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head an effort, dubbed DOGE, to reduce wasteful federal spending. Here's what it's about.
House Ethics panel planned to vote Friday on whether to release report on Gaetz
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.
House GOP reaches deal to make it harder to oust speaker
The agreement would increase the threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker.
Ohio lawmakers pass bill restricting transgender student access to bathrooms
The Republican-backed bill applies to Ohio public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.
Recount triggered in Pa. Senate race as McCormick heads to D.C.
Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say.
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Opioid overdoses deaths drop for 12th straight month
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
McDonald's E. coli outbreak has sickened more than 100 people
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
23andMe customer? What to know about the privacy of your genetic data.
Concerns about 23andMe's business prospects is raising questions about the genetic testing company's customer data.
Many more seniors are getting COVID shots this year, CDC reports
Nearly 4 in 10 seniors have gotten vaccinated for COVID so far this year.
Why do we cry? An expert explains the science behind it.
Why do we cry? There's actually some good reasons for it — and an explanation for why shedding some tears can make us feel better.
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Man kills self in explosions outside Brazil's Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in recent years has become a target for threats by far-right groups and supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro due to its crackdown on the spread of false information.
Biden meets with families of American hostages held by Hamas
President Biden met Wednesday with the families of American hostages held in Gaza.
Spain arrests top police officer after over $21 million found in home
Spanish police arrested Oscar Sanchez Gil along with 15 other people as part of a probe into the country's largest-ever cocaine bust.
Next tropical weather threat forming in the Caribbean
The last day of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Nov. 30, but as we near that finishing line, the Caribbean has other thoughts in mind.
Remains of U.S. WWII airman identified after dying as prisoner of war
U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. 1st Class Bernard J. Calvi, 23, died in a prisoner of war camp in the Philippines during World War II.
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Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' homes were broken into just days apart
Patrick Mahomes called the break-in "frustrating" and "disappointing," and said the investigation is ongoing.
Lacey Chabert on new holiday films
The "Queen of Hallmark Christmas" Lacey Chabert joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss her new holiday film "Hot Frosty" and "The Christmas Quest," which is her 15th Hallmark Christmas film.
Inside L.A.'s legendary Petersen Museum
Cruising through Los Angeles in an open-top sports car epitomizes the California dream. That's why LA naturally became home to one of the world's finest car collections, the Petersen Automotive Museum, now marking its 30th anniversary. For car enthusiast Jay Leno, it's a beloved destination.
John Driskell Hopkins on new song and $3 million donation for ALS research
After his ALS diagnosis, Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins plans to donate $3 million to fund research through his "Hop On A Cure" foundation and released a new single titled "Each Other."
Vanity Fair's Hollywood Issue cover revealed
Vanity Fair's Hollywood issue celebrates nearly 30 years of spotlighting actors shaping the industry. This year's cover stars include veteran icons like Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldana, and recent breakout stars like Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney among the 12 honorees. Editor-in-chief Radhika Jones has more.
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The Guardian to stop posting on X, calling it "a toxic media platform"
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
Amazon debuts Amazon Haul with "crazy low prices." Here's what to know.
Amazon rolls out a new shopping service, dubbed Amazon Haul, that sells items for $20 or less.
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.
Technology helps preserve memories
When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.
When Trump's victory became clear, online claims of election fraud quieted
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
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Surfboards with lights could deter shark attacks: "Invisibility cloak"
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Trump officials likely to reverse drilling waste "methane fee" EPA is imposing
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
Site of ancient, key battle in Iraq found using spy satellite images
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
Who is Lee Zeldin, Trump's pick for EPA head?
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would nominate former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss the move.
Crews working to contain U.S. wildfires
Multiple wildfires are burning across the Northeastern U.S. and crews say they are making some headway as they battle a massive wildfire in Southern California. Tom Hanson and Tina Patel have the latest.
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Kelce's and Mahomes' homes burglarized
The FBI is reportedly investigating burglaries at the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. The string of burglaries happened early last month while neither of them were home. At least $20,000 in cash was taken from Kelce's home. Neither one has addressed the burglaries publicly.
Former prosecutor is arrested in beheading of mayor in Mexico
Germán Reyes was arrested on charges of homicide for the killing of Alejandro Arcos just a week after he took office as mayor, officials said.
Kouri Richins, Utah mom charged with poisoning husband, denied bail
A judge denied bail for Kouri Richins a second time on Tuesday, ordering the Utah mom to remain in jail until she goes on trial for allegedly fatally poisoning her husband in 2022.
Pentagon leaker gets 15-year sentence
A judge on Tuesday sentenced former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison for leaking classified Pentagon documents on social media. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to six counts of violating the Espionage Act in March. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Microchipped dog helps Texas police identify woman's killer
Officials who responded to a burning body found a dog nearby. The animal refused to leave the scene.
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Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
Cargo ship brings science gear, holiday treats to space station crew
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The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
Chinese space station gets new crew
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
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President-elect Donald Trump vowed to cut U.S. energy prices by 50% within one year of taking office. He is also expected to loosen regulations on oil and natural gas companies. Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy.com, a website that tracks fuel prices, joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump taps Hegseth for defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump picked Fox News host Pete Hegseth for the Secretary of Defense position. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses what is expected of the role and if Hegseth is up for the challenge.
Democrats plan for Trump's 2nd term
Democratic leaders are divided over what to blame for their 2024 election losses. Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the party's messaging and focus.
Idaho's abortion ban trial update
The trial over Idaho's near-total abortion ban continued in Boise on Wednesday. The four women involved in the case are asking a judge to clarify and expand exceptions to women who need medical abortions in order to save their lives. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest.
What inflation data means for consumers
The Labor Department data released Wednesday showed that inflation ticked back up in October, which is what economists were expecting. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on what it means for consumers.