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Faith Salie on the real meaning of resolutions It's New Year's, a time for us to consider what resolutions mean to us. "Sunday Morning" correspondent Faith Salie talks about how to stay present in our lives as time marches on. Dec 29, 2024
Bob Dylan's enduring love affair with the movies The iconic singer-songwriter has long been a silver screen presence – as an actor, a subject of documentaries, and the figure in biopics. But Bob Dylan's love of movies has been a recurring theme in his art and his persona. Dec 22, 2024
Jim Gaffigan on the gifts no one should give for the holidays Holiday shopping can be stressful. So as a public service, comedian Jim Gaffigan offers his advice on what NOT to give those on your list – and some very welcome advice on what would be an acceptable gift for anyone (but most of all, for him). Dec 15, 2024
"They're all gone": The tragedy of the 1972 Munich Olympics At the 1972 Munich Olympics, Arab terrorists took the Israeli team hostage. Former news and sports exec Sean McManus, son of ABC Sports commentator Jim McKay, looks back on that tragedy, and of watching his father at work reporting it to the world. Dec 8, 2024
Jim Gaffigan on adjusting to the painful new reality: "How did this happen?" The comedian says that he is working to adjust to recent events that have left him blindsided and wanting to curl up in a ball and mope. But he acknowledges that, while it's not what he wanted, the world continues to spin. Dec 1, 2024
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Erin Moriarty on what we owe to wrongfully convicted After spending years behind bars for crimes they didn't commit, some men and women who have been wrongfully convicted have received their freedom. But as Erin Moriarty points out, for many, justice falls short. Oct 21, 2024
President Joe Biden on Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday On the occasion of Jimmy Carter turning 100, President Biden honors the former president and humanitarian for his decades of public service, as well as his hopeful vision of our country and tireless commitment to a better world. Sep 29, 2024
Jim Gaffigan works out his Labor Day weekend complaints On a holiday weekend, most of us enjoy an extra day to relax. Comedian Jim Gaffigan is not most people. Sep 1, 2024
"N/A" playwright Mario Correa on the power of removing labels from politics An Off-Broadway play, "N/A," features characters based on former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who remain nameless. The play's author hopes that one day names and labels will no longer magnify loyalties and divide audiences. Aug 25, 2024
Saving Walden Pond: How a treasured landmark is under threat A storied part of our national heritage, Walden Pond and Walden Woods in Massachusetts – where Henry David Thoreau wrote his 1854 classic "Walden" – has been named one of "America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places" due to nearby development. Aug 28, 2024
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The Book Report: Ron Charles on the best books of 2024 The Washington Post book reviewer offers his picks for some of "the best of the best" fiction and non-fiction of the year. Dec 29, 2024
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Book excerpt: "The Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World" by Atossa Araxia Abrahamian The journalist-editor explains how special economic zones, tax havens, and free ports are carving up the planet for the highest bidders – and leaving millions of people worse off. Dec 29, 2024
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A look ahead: Trump's agenda vs. Congress Donald Trump is getting ready to battle Congress as he returns to the White House. But Washington has a way of pushing back against presidents. New York Times reporter Carl Hulse discusses the prospects of "governing by crisis." Dec 29, 2024
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Commentaries
Writer James Fallows on the "magic" of Jimmy Carter
With the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, his chief speechwriter, James Fallows, looks back on Carter's time in office – and a post-presidency that would enshrine his legacy.
Faith Salie on the real meaning of resolutions
It's New Year's, a time for us to consider what resolutions mean to us. "Sunday Morning" correspondent Faith Salie talks about how to stay present in our lives as time marches on.
Bob Dylan's enduring love affair with the movies
The iconic singer-songwriter has long been a silver screen presence – as an actor, a subject of documentaries, and the figure in biopics. But Bob Dylan's love of movies has been a recurring theme in his art and his persona.
Jim Gaffigan on the gifts no one should give for the holidays
Holiday shopping can be stressful. So as a public service, comedian Jim Gaffigan offers his advice on what NOT to give those on your list – and some very welcome advice on what would be an acceptable gift for anyone (but most of all, for him).
"They're all gone": The tragedy of the 1972 Munich Olympics
At the 1972 Munich Olympics, Arab terrorists took the Israeli team hostage. Former news and sports exec Sean McManus, son of ABC Sports commentator Jim McKay, looks back on that tragedy, and of watching his father at work reporting it to the world.
Jim Gaffigan on adjusting to the painful new reality: "How did this happen?"
The comedian says that he is working to adjust to recent events that have left him blindsided and wanting to curl up in a ball and mope. But he acknowledges that, while it's not what he wanted, the world continues to spin.
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.
Taking a kinder, gentler tone against the rudeness of politics
Civility has been absent from much of this presidential campaign. And at times, it can seem like the rudeness of our politics has infected our personal interactions as well.
Erin Moriarty on what we owe to wrongfully convicted
After spending years behind bars for crimes they didn't commit, some men and women who have been wrongfully convicted have received their freedom. But as Erin Moriarty points out, for many, justice falls short.
President Joe Biden on Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday
On the occasion of Jimmy Carter turning 100, President Biden honors the former president and humanitarian for his decades of public service, as well as his hopeful vision of our country and tireless commitment to a better world.
Jim Gaffigan works out his Labor Day weekend complaints
On a holiday weekend, most of us enjoy an extra day to relax. Comedian Jim Gaffigan is not most people.
"N/A" playwright Mario Correa on the power of removing labels from politics
An Off-Broadway play, "N/A," features characters based on former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who remain nameless. The play's author hopes that one day names and labels will no longer magnify loyalties and divide audiences.
Saving Walden Pond: How a treasured landmark is under threat
A storied part of our national heritage, Walden Pond and Walden Woods in Massachusetts – where Henry David Thoreau wrote his 1854 classic "Walden" – has been named one of "America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places" due to nearby development.
"Siri, what the heck?" David Sedaris on talking to one's devices
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Jim Gaffigan's green thumb fails
The comedian has had a long interest in growing his own corn, and he's not letting a little thing like lack of knowledge about gardening (or the ready availability of canned corn) get in his way.
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The Book Report: Ron Charles on the best books of 2024
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Book excerpt: "I Heard Her Call My Name: A Memoir of Transition" by Lucy Sante
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Book excerpt: "The Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World" by Atossa Araxia Abrahamian
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"Hail and Farewell": A tribute to those we lost in 2024
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A look ahead: Trump's agenda vs. Congress
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A look ahead: Seismic changes brought to the Middle East
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A look ahead: Prospects for Russia's continued war on Ukraine in 2025
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U.S.
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JetBlue fined $2 million by feds for "chronic flight delays"
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Judge orders Trump sentencing date
New York judge Juan Merchan has called for a Jan. 10 sentencing date in the "hush money" case against President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Jessica Levinson have the latest.
FBI rat New Orleans attacker's home
The FBI returned to Shamsud-Din Jabbar's home in Texas as the federal probe into the New Orleans terrorist attack continues. CBS News' Jason Allen spoke to the attacker's brother and reports. Also, contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the heightened terror threat in the U.S.
Rep. Norman on Johnson's speaker win
South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman was one of the lawmakers who switched votes during the first round of voting for House speaker. Norman says he spoke to President-elect Donald Trump about his priorities. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Rep. Donalds on Johnson's speaker win
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds says he was confident in Mike Johnson's ability to win the House speakership. CBS News' Nikole Killion spoke to Donalds after the House vote.
Trump reacts to Johnson's speaker win
President-elect Donald Trump congratulated Mike Johnson on social media after the Louisiana representative won his bid to remain as House speaker. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.