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Luke Burbank on taking "spring ahead" to the next level It's that time of year, when Daylight Saving Time costs us an hour of sleep, but gifts us another hour of light at the end of the day. Correspondent Luke Burbank is ready for more. Mar 10
David Sedaris on why you should dress like a corpse The humorist has noticed that some people just don't know when to dress their best. C'mon, people, is it so hard to put on a tie? Feb 25
Jason Carter on Jimmy Carter's strength of spirit The former president's grandson says his grandfather, who has witnessed massive transformations in the world during the past century, maintains his spirit thanks to his unwavering adherence to principles of faith and respect for others. Feb 18
Jim Gaffigan on surviving the holidays reality TV-style The comedian says spending the holiday season with extended family and office mates carries with it a heavy reality TV vibe – but you can't vote anyone off the island. Jan 7
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The horror! Jim Gaffigan on horrible kids' movies The comedian says that the sacrifices parents typically make for their offspring pale in comparison to buying tickets and sitting through objectively bad movies geared towards children. Dec 24, 2023
Charles M. Blow on reversing the Great Migration The New York Times columnist behind the new HBO documentary "South to Black Power" talks of how Black Americans migrating South could gain majorities or near-majorities in states and wield real political power. Dec 17, 2023
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Commentaries
Jim Gaffigan on being a bourbon aficionado
The comedian, a longtime beer guy, is new to the enjoyment of liquor, and finds it helps him forget his five kids.
Luke Burbank on taking "spring ahead" to the next level
It's that time of year, when Daylight Saving Time costs us an hour of sleep, but gifts us another hour of light at the end of the day. Correspondent Luke Burbank is ready for more.
David Sedaris on why you should dress like a corpse
The humorist has noticed that some people just don't know when to dress their best. C'mon, people, is it so hard to put on a tie?
Jason Carter on Jimmy Carter's strength of spirit
The former president's grandson says his grandfather, who has witnessed massive transformations in the world during the past century, maintains his spirit thanks to his unwavering adherence to principles of faith and respect for others.
Jim Gaffigan on surviving the holidays reality TV-style
The comedian says spending the holiday season with extended family and office mates carries with it a heavy reality TV vibe – but you can't vote anyone off the island.
RIP Jim Gaffigan, by Jim Gaffigan
The comedian gets a jump on the obituary writers by composing a memorial for himself.
The Endangered Species Act at 50: "The most dazzling and impactful environmental feat of all time"
Historian Douglas Brinkley celebrates the success of the 1973 law that finally gave legal protection to America's iconic flora and fauna facing extinction.
Anderson Cooper on freeing yourself from the burden of grief
The "60 Minutes" and CNN journalist talks about the propensity among many people to bury their grief over lost loved ones in silence, and how hiding one's grief can inflict an additional burden.
The horror! Jim Gaffigan on horrible kids' movies
The comedian says that the sacrifices parents typically make for their offspring pale in comparison to buying tickets and sitting through objectively bad movies geared towards children.
Charles M. Blow on reversing the Great Migration
The New York Times columnist behind the new HBO documentary "South to Black Power" talks of how Black Americans migrating South could gain majorities or near-majorities in states and wield real political power.
Historian Evan Thomas on Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
The author of the biography "First," about the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, remembers the impact that Sandra Day O'Connor had during her 24 years on the High Court.
George Santos and the lesson of what happens when lying becomes a way of life
Journalist Mark Chiusano, author of "The Fabulist," says the N.Y. Republican won - and kept - his seat in Congress because the weakness of America's institutions allowed Santos' lies to go undetected.
Dr. Tim Johnson on finding a middle-ground in the abortion debate
A Protestant minister, emergency room physician and commentator, Dr. Johnson offers a compromise for people on both sides of the argument over the right to an abortion.
Mideast scholar Hussein Ibish: "Israelis and Palestinians must stop dehumanizing each other"
The Arab Mideast scholar says the current infrastructure of Israeli occupiers and stateless Palestinians forces the two peoples into a toxic relationship of dominance and subordination, and that they must replace violent occupation and resistance with genuine coexistence.
Yuval Noah Harari on the Hamas attack: Terrorists are "waging a war on our souls"
The historian and author of "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" says the aim of Hamas' attack on Israel was to destroy our trust in humanity, but that our strength and belief in democracy will overcome terror and hatred.
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Tom Selleck on the future of "Blue Bloods"
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Book excerpt: "You Never Know" by Tom Selleck
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"Bits and Pieces" of Whoopi Goldberg
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She's penned a memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me," which she calls a "thank you" to her late mother, Emma, and late brother, Clyde. Goldberg talks with correspondent Seth Doane about her remarkable path, from a housing project in New York's Chelsea neighborhood, to a retreat overlooking a peninsula on the island of Sardinia.
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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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When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
Ingenuity: NASA's remarkable Martian helicopter
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
Bumblebee nests are under attack – and it's killing their babies
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
Boeing to launch astronauts on new spacecraft
On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.
New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
Crime
More CrimeBodies presumed to be missing surfers had bullet wounds, Mexican officials say
Mexican officials say there's a high probability that three bodies found in a well are missing surfers from Australia and the U.S.
Detective's affair exposed during wife's murder investigation
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
5 men impersonating police officers charged in 2006 kidnapping, murder
Federal prosecutors said the men used fake badges, police lights and firearms to rob and kidnap Shamari Taylor for drug money.
Wisconsin police fatally shot student after he pointed pellet rifle at them, state DOJ says
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
After striped bass poachers busted, New York alters fishing rules
In one find, a K-9 officer helped police find over a dozen fish buried in the sand and hidden behind logs and brush piles.
Space
More SpaceWhen and where you can see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower peak
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
Boeing preps Starliner crew ferry ship for first piloted test flight
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
Boeing to send astronauts to space
Boeing is expected to launch its Starliner space capsule that will take two astronauts to the International Space Station. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood breaks down Boeing's mission.
In a first, China launches probe to get samples from far side of moon
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
Meet the NASA astronauts on Starliner flight
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
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.
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Ukrainian who fled war studying music in U.S.
David Korzyrkov fled Ukraine with his family two years ago when Russia invaded his country. Now, he's set to attend the Berklee College of Music in Boston. CBS Philadelphia's Josh Sanders has the story.
Gaza crossing attacked amid cease-fire talks
Hamas on Sunday attacked a border crossing with Israel as cease-fire talks appeared to be on the verge of collapse. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Boeing preps Starliner ship for piloted flight
Boeing is preparing its Starliner capsule for its first piloted launch. The launch, scheduled for Monday, comes after years of delays and a ballooning budget. Mark Strassmann reports.
Presidential campaigns ramp up as protests continue
Democrats are rallying behind President Biden's response to pro-Palestinian protests, while Republicans pounced on Biden's position. Speculation is also increasing over who Trump will pick as his running mate. Skyler Henry reports.
Campus protests amid graduation
Protests over the Israel-Hamas war continued on college campuses over the weekend, with some demonstrations spilling over into commencement ceremonies. Shanelle Kaul reports.