Teens say JUUL told 9th grade class vaping was safe
JUUL’s co-founder and other company executives will testify before the committee on Thursday.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Voters say they'll skip Mueller's testimony
As former special counsel Robert Mueller prepares to testify before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees Wednesday, CBS News Campaign Reporter LaCrai Mitchell asked a dozen South Carolina voters if they’d be watching as Mueller reviews the findings of his investigation. More than half admitted that they did not have intentions to tune in. Of the group that did say they would be paying…
Trailer for Mr. Rogers movie released
It’s a beautiful day for a new movie trailer, and Sony Pictures just dropped one for “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” the upcoming film about Fred Rogers. Just as “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” always started with Mr. Rogers singing the classic theme song, so does the trailer. This time, it’s Tom Hanks singing the delightful tune, asking the audience, “Won’t…
Calendar: Week of July 22
Here’s a look at the week ahead on our “Sunday Morning” Calendar: Monday is the 79th birthday of “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, who recently cheered his fans by saying his stage four pancreatic cancer is in near remission. Tuesday brings the opening of the 8th annual Dominican Film Festival in New York. To watch…
Almanac: New York City's Central Park
On July 21, 1853, the New York State legislature voted to set aside hundreds of acres in the middle of Manhattan Island for a central park. 26 Photos New York’s Central Park America’s first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year The nature-loving journalist Frederick Law Olmstead teamed up with…
Watch the new “Star Trek: Picard” trailer
In arguably the most anticipated part of the “Enter the Star Trek Universe” Comic-Con panel, Sir Patrick Stewart took to the Hall H stage Saturday afternoon to discuss his new series, “Star Trek: Picard.” The panel included fellow actors and explained the cast, their roles and how the series will focus on what caused famed captain and admiral Jean-Luc Picard…
Star Trek shows on display at 2019 San Diego Comic-Con
ET Live Day three of San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) is underway. The massive four-day comic book and pop-culture entertainment extravaganza spans 19 rooms of the San Diego Convention Center and six additional nearby venues. The massive convention is where media giants showcase and tease their new content for the upcoming year, featuring everything from movie trailers to video games. Entertainment Tonight…
Tom Cruise reveals official “Top Gun: Maverick” trailer
Tom Cruise surprised a thrilled San Diego Comic-Con audience Thursday with the official trailer for “Top Gun: Maverick.” It may be 34 years since the original film dropped, but the video shows Cruise’s character Pete “Maverick” Mitchell still very much has the need for speed.Cruise appeared unexpectedly at the end of the panel for the upcoming film “Terminator: Dark Fate”…
Kamala Harris continues to clarify her stance on Medicare for All
Sen. Kamala Harris is laughing off critics who say that she’s struggled to articulate a clear health care policy. When asked about the confusion surrounding her stance on the issue in an interview with CNN on Wednesday, the 2020 presidential candidate chuckled, saying, “There’s a lot that you’re building into this question that’s not accurate.”But despite that assertion, Harris has…
Nike's Colin Kaepernick ad is nominated for an Emmy
Nike, Kaepernick & the NFL The Nike commercial that featured civil rights activist and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been nominated for a 2019 Emmy award. The ad, titled “Dream Crazy,” went viral upon release September for its uplifting message, but it was also met with controversy because of Kaepernick’s previous protests on police brutality and racial inequality during…
This week on “Sunday Morning” (July 21)
COVER STORY: “Mike Wallace is here”Four words that struck terror into the hearts of shady businessmen and corrupt politicians – “Mike Wallace is here” – also comprise the title of a new documentary that depicts the dramatic life and career of the legendary CBS News correspondent, whose no-holds-barred interview style and indefatigable showmanship helped make “60 Minutes” must-see TV. Rita…
The fight for transgender voices in 2020
Of the 715 LGBTQ elected officials nationwide, only 20 are transgender. McBride is hoping to make that 21.
City playing “Baby Shark” to drive out homeless
Officials in West Palm Beach have a new way to keep homeless people from laying around the city’s Lake Pavilion: “Baby Shark.”
Lil Nas X raids Area 51 in new “Old Town Road” music video
The event’s aim, which is widely believed to be a joke, is to gather people and penetrate the Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada to “see them aliens.”
Calendar: Week of July 15
Here’s a look at the week ahead on our “Sunday Morning” Calendar: Monday kicks off the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon, a 135-mile footrace from the heat of Death Valley to the summit of Mount Whitney. To watch highlights from the 2018 Badwater 135 click on the video player below. 2018 Badwater Salton Sea Highlight Video by Badwater AdventureCORPS…
Walter Cronkite and the awe of space exploration
An estimated 125 to 150 million Americans watched the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969. Nearly half of the country’s 57 million TVs were tuned to CBS, to Walter Cronkite, with former astronaut Wally Schirra at his side. “Oh, boy!” Cronkite said after the Eagle touched down in the Sea of Tranquility. “Wally, say something, I’m speechless!” “Oh, boy!” Walter…
Events and exhibits celebrating Apollo 11 at 50
When it comes to celebrating Apollo 11’s 50th anniversary, the sky’s the limit! Here is just a small sampling of events across the country where mankind’s giant leap is being commemorated. Events The newly-restored Mission Control Room is now open to the public. Houston Space Center A newly-restored Apollo Mission Control Room is now open to the public at the…
YouTuber arrested for alleged sexual assault
The Los Angeles Police Department arrested YouTuber Ray Diaz on charges of alleged sexual assault. Diaz, 33, is a self-described “entrepreneur” and “creator” with more than 3 million Instagram followers and 300,000 subscribers on YouTube. In a recent interview, 17-year-old Angelica Salek said she had been dating Diaz for more than a year. Clips posted to her social media allegedly…
2020 Dems struggle over whether to legalize sex work
Sanders was first asked about decriminalizing sex work in March, after Sen. Kamala Harris said it should be decriminalized.
What Drew Brees said that got Dwyane Wade in trouble with his wife
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees won the ESPY Award on Wednesday night for best record-breaking performance.
Beyonce’s new single for “The Lion King” released
The album will be released on July 19, when the film officially premieres nationwide. It is separate from the film’s soundtrack.
Mississippi recruiting teachers by sharing inspiring stories
Teachers can send their stories to teachms@mdek12.org, and they may be shared as part of the campaign.
McConnell gets challenger in retired fighter pilot Amy McGrath
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has a challenger in his upcoming 2020 re-election campaign.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Swalwell becomes first casualty of 2020
FROM THE CANDIDATESSEN. ELIZABETH WARREN: Warren announced Monday that she had raised $19.1 million over the past three months, more than triple what she brought in over the first quarter of the year, according to CBS News campaign reporter Zak Hudak. Warren’s campaign has already hired over 300 staffers across the country and spent nearly $16 million this year. She currently has…