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.
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The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (October 13)
The "Sunday Morning" book reviewer offers his suggestions for fall reading, including new novels by Richard Powers, Rachel Kushner and Danzy Senna.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (July 14)
This month's recommended fiction and non-fiction titles include new novels by Joseph O'Neill, Claire Lombardo and Julia Phillips, and a biography of abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
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.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (April 28)
This month's fiction and non-fiction titles include the follow-up from Amor Towles, author of the international sensation, "A Gentleman in Moscow."
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (March 17)
This month's fiction and non-fiction titles take us from pre-Civil War America to modern-day politics, the rise of Silicon Valley, and the future of the planet.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (February 18)
Snow and ice have you housebound? Our book reviewer offers recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles, including a biography of a civil rights hero.
The Book Report: Ron Charles' favorite novels of 2023
The Washington Post book reviewer offers his picks for the best fiction of the year.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (October 22)
With Halloween creeping up on us, our book reviewer recommends some new novels haunted by ghosts and monsters of one kind or another.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (September 17)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles, including a controversial new biography of Elon Musk.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (August 6)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles, including a new novel by Richard Russo, and a biography of an assassinated U.S. president.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (June 4)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles, including the latest by New York Times bestselling novelist Emma Cline, "The Guest."
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (April 30)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles, including "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece" by Tom Hanks.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (March 19)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles, including the latest from Booker Prize-winning novelist Eleanor Catton.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (February 12)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles, including the latest novel by Salman Rushdie, "Victory City."
The Book Report: Ron Charles' favorite novels of 2022
The Washington Post book reviewer shares his top fiction titles of the year.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (November 13)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles for the fall, including works by Barbara Kingsolver and Booker Prize-winner Shehan Karunatilaka.
The Book Report: Fall picks from Washington Post critic Ron Charles
Our critic offers some fall reading recommendations, from a new novel by a Nobel Prize-winner, to the latest page-turner from a bestselling author of political thrillers.
The Book Report: New summer fiction and nonfiction
Washington Post book critic Ron Charles offers his picks of new titles, including the return of "Election" heroine Tracy Flick.
Jimmy Carter, former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at age 100
Former President Jimmy Carter built a legacy as a tireless champion for peace.
Carter remembered as statesman and humanitarian after death at 100
World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world for decades after his presidency.
The top 10 uplifting news stories of 2024
2024 was filled with breaking political news, international and domestic conflicts and world-changing events – but there was also heartwarming and good news. Here are the top 10 uplifting news stories of 2024.
9 million workers are getting a raise on January 1. Here's where.
The federal minimum has held at $7.25 an hour since 2009, but an increasing number of states are upping their base pay for workers.
Israel faces calls to free Gaza hospital chief held as Hamas suspect
Israeli forces raided northern Gaza's last hospital and detained its director as a purported Hamas suspect. U.N. officials say he must be freed immediately.
After deadly crash, South Korea orders inspections of all Boeing 737-800 jetliners
South Korean officials ordered safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines as they seek to determine what caused a plane crash that killed 179 people a day earlier.
Linda Lavin, star of sitcom "Alice" and Tony Award winner, dies at 87
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Read Trump's statements on Jimmy Carter's death
After Jimmy Carter's death Sunday at the age of 100, President-elect Donald Trump said "we all owe him a debt of gratitude."
Finnish police report massive clue in suspected undersea cable sabotage
Police in Finland probing damage to undersea cables say a shadowy Russia-linked ship may have dragged its anchor for more than 60 miles.
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Jimmy Carter's state funeral to be held on January 9
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held on Jan., 9, 2025, according to a presidential declaration by President Biden.
Tips sought after ancient engraving damaged in Utah
The Pregnant Sheep panel is one of many invaluable prehistoric rock art sites in Utah that document the ancient cultural heritage of Indigenous tribes.
The top 10 uplifting news stories of 2024
2024 was filled with breaking political news, international and domestic conflicts and world-changing events – but there was also heartwarming and good news. Here are the top 10 uplifting news stories of 2024.
9 million workers are getting a raise on January 1. Here's where.
The federal minimum has held at $7.25 an hour since 2009, but an increasing number of states are upping their base pay for workers.
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.
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9 million workers are getting a raise on January 1. Here's where.
The federal minimum has held at $7.25 an hour since 2009, but an increasing number of states are upping their base pay for workers.
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.
Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of U.S. stores open
Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open after filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year.
Janet Yellen tells Congress that U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures" or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling by mid-January.
Here's what the H-1B visa debate with Musk and Ramaswamy is about
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are calling for the U.S. to admit more foreign tech workers. Not all Republicans agree with them.
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Jimmy Carter's state funeral to be held on January 9
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held on Jan., 9, 2025, according to a presidential declaration by President Biden.
Read Trump's statements on Jimmy Carter's death
After Jimmy Carter's death Sunday at the age of 100, President-elect Donald Trump said "we all owe him a debt of gratitude."
Biden praises Carter as example of "simple decency"
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president and the longest-living president in U.S. history, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family.
Carter remembered as statesman and humanitarian after death at 100
World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world for decades after his presidency.
Jimmy Carter set the standard for the modern post-presidency
After a single term in office, Jimmy Carter's decades of humanitarian work may be his most enduring legacy.
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"We should have learned our lesson from COVID" for bird flu testing, Dr. Leana Wen says
"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
Norovirus is surging in parts of the U.S. this winter, CDC data show
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the U.S.
How horses can help mental and physical health
Horse-powered therapy at the Legacy Ranch outside of Chicago has helped people with mental, occupational and physical challenges on their road to recovery. Charlie De Mar reports on how the ranch is literally and physically getting folks back on the horse.
FDA wants new testing to detect asbestos in products with talc
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
Systane eye drops recalled due to potential fungal contamination
Fungal contamination of an eye product is known to potentially cause eye infections, which may be vision- or life-threatening, according to the FDA.
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Israel faces calls to free Gaza hospital chief held as Hamas suspect
Israeli forces raided northern Gaza's last hospital and detained its director as a purported Hamas suspect. U.N. officials say he must be freed immediately.
Truck carrying wedding guests plunges into a river, killing dozens
An Ethiopian hospital director says at least 66 people have died after a truck packed with wedding guests plunged into a river.
7 tons of cocaine found buried underneath farm, video shows
Police said they launched the operation when they detected two suspicious speedboats in the area.
Finnish police report massive clue in suspected undersea cable sabotage
Police in Finland probing damage to undersea cables say a shadowy Russia-linked ship may have dragged its anchor for more than 60 miles.
Chinese teen gets life sentence for classmate's "particularly cruel" murder
A court in China has sentenced a teen boy to life in prison for murdering his classmate, capping a case that sparked debate over the treatment of juvenile offenders.
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Linda Lavin, star of sitcom "Alice" and Tony Award winner, dies at 87
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
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.
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.
Top movies of 2024
"Sunday Morning" checks out the top-grossing films of the past year.
Nikki Glaser takes on the Golden Globes
The comedian, who will host the Golden Globes on January 5, says she thrives on anxiety.
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Technology
Trump seeks pause of possible TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
ChatGPT recovers after being hit by outages, OpenAI says
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
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.
AI features dominating tech heading into 2025
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Researchers develop robot to help people walk
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
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New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Orca who carried her dead calf for 17 days has a new baby
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
2,600-year-old shipwreck is raised from waters off Spain
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
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7 tons of cocaine found buried underneath farm, video shows
Police said they launched the operation when they detected two suspicious speedboats in the area.
Chinese teen gets life sentence for classmate's "particularly cruel" murder
A court in China has sentenced a teen boy to life in prison for murdering his classmate, capping a case that sparked debate over the treatment of juvenile offenders.
15 bodies found in Mexican region plagued by drug cartel violence
Mexico's cartel-related violence is concentrated in or along drug trafficking routes, borders and ports of entry.
How a Texas mom became a witness in her own death investigation
Prosecutors believed Maria Muñoz's death was suspicious, but they weren't sure if she had died by suicide, from an accidental overdose or if she had been murdered.
Texas jeweler killed in targeted hit involving son, daughter-in-law
Nick Shaughnessy and two hit men were sentenced to 35 years, Jackie Edison served 120 days for their roles in the murder of affluent jeweler Ted Shaughnessy, and the attempted murder of his wife Corey.
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NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA delayes return date for astronauts
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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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
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John Dickerson on Jimmy Carter's legacy
John Dickerson reflects on his final interview with Jimmy Carter, focusing on how faith shaped the former president's approach to public service, and his lasting impact.
How Jimmy Carter will be remembered
As a Nobel Peace Prize winner and architect of the Camp David Accords, Jimmy Carter leaves behind a legacy of faith and tireless humanitarian work. Robert Costa explores how history will remember him.
How Jimmy Carter will be honored
Tributes for former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100 on Sunday, will begin with a public observance at the Carter Center in Atlanta. His state funeral is scheduled for Jan. 9. All U.S. flags will be displayed at half-staff for 30 days.
World leaders honor Jimmy Carter
Tributes honoring former President Jimmy Carter have poured in from President Biden, President-elect Donald Trump and other world leaders. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Presidential historian on Carter's impact
Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley, who wrote "The Unfinished Presidency: Jimmy Carter's Journey Beyond the White House," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss former President Jimmy Carter's impact from his time in the White House to his decades of humanitarian work.