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.
20 new moons were discovered around Saturn
Fifty-three of Saturn’s moons are confirmed and named, while 29 are awaiting confirmation “of discovery and official naming,” according to NASA.
2 Americans among winners of 2019 Nobel Prize for medicine
Two Americans and a British scientist have been awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine for discovering how the body’s cells sense and react to oxygen levels, work that has paved the way for new strategies to fight anemia, cancer and other diseases, the Nobel Committee said.Doctors William G. Kaelin Jr. of Harvard University, Gregg L. Semenza of…
Andy Borowitz on how to be a successful failure
Do you feel like a loser? Do your friends’ Facebook posts make you wonder why they have better jobs, vacations and children than you do? Then I have some amazing news for you: It’s time to embrace your failure. Cherish your failure. Because according to some of the hottest self-help books, failure is the new success. The idea behind these…
Calendar: Week of October 7
Here’s a look at the week ahead on our “Sunday Morning” Calendar: On Monday, Americans of all ages are urged to wear blue in support of the World Day of Bullying Prevention. Tuesday at sunset marks the beginning of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement – the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. …
Almanac: Fallout shelters
On October 6, 1961, President Kennedy wrote to Civil Defense officials urging construction of fallout shelters to protect against radiation from a nuclear attack. CBS News On October 6, 1961, President John F. Kennedy wrote to Civil Defense officials urging construction of fallout shelters to protect against radiation from a nuclear attack. Although large public shelters were part of the…
Airbnb launches ethical animal experiences for world travelers
Airbnb is looking to change the way travelers view animal experiences while abroad. The travel company on Thursday launched Animal Experiences to make finding ethical excursions involving some of the world’s most intriguing animals easier to find. “With technology taking up so much of our lives, it’s easy to feel disconnected from nature and animals,” said Brian Chesky, Airbnb CEO and…
Jesse Reyez on her new album and the struggle immigrants face
Jessie Reyez’s new music video for “Far Away” shines a light on the realities immigrants face at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Allyson Felix breaks Usain Bolt’s gold medal record
Not only did Felix help her relay team win, but she also collected her 12th world championship gold medal, just 10 months after giving birth.
Judge grills government lawyer over “Remain in Mexico” policy
As a Justice Department lawyer defended a policy requiring tens of thousands of asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases are processed, a federal appeals judge reminded the Trump administration attorney that his time was running out, advising him to address an area of “real trouble” in the government’s arguments. “You don’t even ask whether they have any kind of…
The Rock to return to WWE’s “Friday Night Smackdown”
Professional wrestler turned movie star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced he will be returning to his roots and appear on the premiere of the hit program.
Calendar: Week of September 30
Here’s a look at the week ahead on our “Sunday Morning” Calendar: Monday is International Translation Day, a tribute to translators for their role in bringing nations together. Tuesday sees the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, stressing the benefits of early screening and testing. Wednesday is Day One for the Mississippi…