Mounting calls to halt execution of inmate who maintains innocence
As his November 20 execution date looms, a growing chorus of supporters say a Texas death row inmate is innocent of murder and deserves clemency.
Boeing prepares key test for Starliner spacecraft
Simulating a catastrophic failure, Boeing is gearing up to fire an unpiloted Starliner crew capsule’s abort engines Monday morning, triggering a high-speed boost from ground level to a height of more than 4,000 feet to prove the spacecraft can safely propel a crew to safety in the event of a low-altitude emergency.Mounted atop a short support platform at the White…
Calendar: Week of November 4
Here’s a look at the week ahead on our “Sunday Morning” Calendar: Monday kicks off the week-long New York Comedy Festival, with performances by more than 200 comedians, including Stephen Colbert of “The Late Show” here on CBS. Watch a trailer for the 2019 New York Comedy Festival by clicking on the video player below: 2019 New…
Pelosi talks impeachment hearings with Colbert
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had a busy Thursday, leading a House vote on the next steps of the impeachment inquiry and then appearing on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert. Pelosi somehow managed to find time to get from D.C. to New York City, where Colbert tapes his show. She first thanked the late-night comedian for his patriotism, then explained the…
How America’s talk show hosts dressed up for Halloween
Trick-or-treating may be reserved for children, but anyone can dress up for Halloween. In fact, it’s usually the adults that go all-out for the holiday. But there’s one group of adults who seem to do Halloween bigger than everyone else: Television personalities. From mid-broadcast costume changes to elaborate dance routines, here’s how TV hosts and anchors celebrated Halloween this year: The Talk…
Chicago police raided the wrong homes with guns drawn
Last Updated Oct 29, 2019 7:07 PM EDT When heavily armed officers raided a home in one of Chicago’s poorest neighborhoods, instead of finding an accused drug dealer, they found 9-year-old Peter Mendez and his family. “It was like my life just flashed before my eyes,” Peter said of the 2017 incident. The officers, yelling “get on the ground,” pointed…
Calendar: Week of October 28
Here’s a look at the week ahead on our “Sunday Morning” Calendar: On Monday, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates turns 64. Tuesday is National Cat Day, encouraging cat lovers to celebrate the cat (or cats) in their lives. Island-Hopping: The Lanai Cat Sanctuary On Wednesday, Army Master Sergeant Matthew Williams will be awarded the Medal of Honor at…
NASA’s new lunar rover will search for water on the moon
NASA wants to explore the moon’s mysterious South Pole, and it’s sending a new rover to do it. The VIPER will land in 2022 in search of water on the lunar surface. The Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover — or VIPER — will take samples of moon soil, looking for evidence of water-ice, NASA announced Friday. Starting in December 2022, the…
Kanye West finally drops “Jesus is King” album
If West has taught fans anything through this process is that patience is a virtue – and “Yeezus” is king.
Simone Biles back flips before throwing first pitch
Biles also tweeted a photo of her parents before the game, writing “my parents are the cutest.”
Kentucky gubernatorial race tied as Trump, Pence prepare to visit the state
Republican Governor Matt Bevin and Democrat Andy Beshear are deadlocked at 46% each, according to a new poll by Mason-Dixon Polling.
New “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” trailer released
Those watching the MNF matchup between the New York Jets and New England Patriots were treated to the final trailer for “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”
Calendar: Week of October 21
Here’s a look at the week ahead on our “Sunday Morning” Calendar: On Monday, New York’s Museum of Modern Art re-opens after a major expansion project. The Museum of Modern Art gets a makeover Tuesday brings the annual Women’s Media Awards ceremony in New York. Among this year’s honorees: Gayle King of “CBS…
Tracing the remarkable life’s path of Harriet Tubman
What did you learn about Harriet Tubman in school? That she ran away from slavery, then risked her own freedom to free others? One sentence, two, if that? A new film, “Harriet,” starring Cynthia Erivo, is meant to flesh out the Wikipedia entry of Tubman’s life story. “Playing her was tough and exhilarating,” Erivo told correspondent Martha Teichner. “I saw…
Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse is available to rent on Airbnb
Barbie has been an astronaut, architect and even a paleontologist — and now she’s adding Airbnb host to her resume. The beloved doll’s very real, iconic Malibu Dreamhouse will be available to rent on Airbnb at the end of this month — and it only costs $60 a night, plus taxes and fees, Mattel and Airbnb said Thursday. The two bedroom, two…
This week on “Sunday Morning” (October 20)
COVER STORY: The Herbert Hoover you didn’t knowHerbert Hoover had been president for less than a year when the Crash of 1929 initiated the Great Depression, an epochal event in American history that would place his name near the bottom of presidential rankings. But the engineer and business magnate, who made several fortunes in his 20s, is also remembered as…
Pelosi makes Trump’s “meltdown” photo her cover image
A briefing with congressional leaders at the White House on Wednesday ended with insults, a walkout — and a meme.
Cop who killed black woman in her home resigns amid outrage
A white police officer who shot and killed a 28-year-old black woman in her Texas home as she played video games with her nephew resigned Monday amid calls from the woman’s family for him to be fired and criminally charged. The Fort Worth Police Department said officers responded at about 2:25 a.m. Saturday after a neighbor called a non-emergency line…
Family: Cop who killed woman in her home should be fired and charged
The family of a 28-year-old black woman who was shot and killed by a white police officer in her Texas home as she played video games with her nephew expressed outrage Monday that the officer has not been arrested or fired. The Fort Worth Police Department said officers responded about 2:25 a.m. Saturday after a neighbor called a non-emergency line…
Could Kentucky, a deep red state, elect a Democrat as its next governor?
The late August event at the arena in Pikeville, Kentucky, was reportedly so sparsely attended that organizers had to ask the audience to move closer to the stage. Local reporters posted pictures to Twitter showing an almost bare auditorium, with the balloon arch on stage offering one of the few signs that this was supposed to be a political rally.If…
Calendar: Week of October 14
Here’s a look at the week ahead on our “Sunday Morning” Calendar: Monday is Columbus Day, also celebrated as Indigenous Peoples Day in six states and more than 130 cities, including Washington, D.C. Who was Christopher Columbus? Mo Rocca embarks on a journey to discover more about the explorer we honor each year (from October 7, 2012): Tuesday…
Sports announcer Jason Benetti on being a voice for those with cerebral palsy
A baseball team’s announcer can be as much a part of its appeal as any player. Think of Vin Scully in Los Angeles, or of late legends like Red Barber in Brooklyn and Harry Caray at Wrigley Field. “You are part therapist, and part guide, and part entertainer,” explained Jason Benetti. This season Benetti became the main announcer for the…
“Sesame Street” addresses opioid crisis in new segments
“Sesame Street” is teaching kids how to talk about an especially difficult topic — the opioid crisis. In a series of new segments, Muppet Karli reveals she’s been living in foster care because her mother is battling addiction. Karli, a six-year-old yellow-haired Muppet introduced in May, lives with her foster parents, Dalia and Clem. She will tell her backstory in online-only…
Poisonous caterpillar prompts warning in Michigan
Officials in Clare County, Michigan issued a warning about a tiny yet extremely dangerous creature lurking in their area.