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Oprah Winfrey unveiled her latest book club selection, "The River Is Waiting," by Wally Lamb. It's the third time Winfrey has picked a book by Lamb.
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Oprah Winfrey unveiled her latest book club selection, "The River Is Waiting," by Wally Lamb. It's the third time Winfrey has picked a book by Lamb.
Salman Rushdie has come to terms with the attempt on his life the only way he knows: by writing about it in a book. He details the experience in his first television interview since the attack.
Acclaimed author Salman Rushdie says the attack on free expression now comes from both the left and the right.
Former President Bill Clinton and author James Patterson have teamed up for their third book, a thriller: "The First Gentleman," in which the commander-in-chief is a woman – and her husband stands accused of murder.
The former president and the thriller writer previously teamed up on two #1 New York Times bestsellers. And now they've written their third thriller: "The First Gentleman," about a female president and her husband, who is on trial for murder. In this web exclusive, Bill Clinton and James Patterson talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about the process and joy of their collaborations; how the characters reflect an attitude in Washington where politics is a game; and, in the current political climate, the necessity of maintaining democracy.
At 37 she became the world's youngest female head of government. Now a fellow at Harvard University, Jacinda Ardern talks about the importance of exhibiting kindness and empathy in politics.
The former president and the bestselling author team up for their third novel, this time a thriller in which the husband of the president of the United States stands trial for murder.
The Washington Post book reviewer offers highlights from the season's fiction and non-fiction releases.
The Pulitzer Prize-winner's tales of lives shattered and mended by love have broken countless hearts. In her latest, "Three Days in June," Anne Tyler details a weekend in the life of a divorced school administrator, bookended by the loss of her job and her daughter's wedding.
The tech journalist's new book examines Silicon Valley billionaire Sam Altman and his advocacy of artificial intelligence, which tech entrepreneur Elon Musk himself has called the "biggest existential threat" to humanity.
Using newly-uncovered sources, the documentary filmmaker and journalist explores Amelia Earhart's life and marriage to wealthy publisher George Putnam – a relationship that lifted love, publicity and especially risk to mythic heights.
In his debut novel, author Rob Franklin follows a young African American man whose once-bright future feels anything but guaranteed, following an arrest for drug possession and the death of a close friend.
The New York Times bestselling author of "Beautiful Ruins" is back with a new novel about a journalist living off the grid who is forced to rescue his grandchildren who are kidnapped by a right-wing militia.
Michelle Lindo-Rice, the bestselling author of "A Fortune Thanksgiving" and "The Bookshop Sisterhood," returns with a new novel about former friends healing their relationship.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author's latest novel – a New York Times bestseller – details a long weekend in the life of a divorced school administrator, bookended by the loss of her job and her daughter's wedding.
Oprah Winfrey reveals her newest selection on "CBS Mornings," praising Ocean Vuong's novel for its lyrical beauty and emotional power.
In his combination business memoir and personal journey, the former media exec opens up about topics he had vowed never to talk about, including his early relations with men, as well as his decades-long relationship with designer Diane von Furstenberg.
In his new memoir, the former TV, film and media executive explains the limitations of too much information - when instinct (for, like, what makes an intriguing Movie of the Week?) may be a better predictor of success.
On the 100th anniversary of the birth of Malcolm X, Mark Whitaker, author of "The Afterlife of Malcolm X," looks at how the charismatic and defiant Black leader's influence has grown in the decades following his assassination.
In Chelsea, Michigan, Michelle Tuplin, owner of Serendipity Books, decided to relocate her business to a larger space a few blocks away. But to move 9,000 books without breaking the bank, she asked for volunteers – and the town's book lovers did not disappoint. Steve Hartman reports.
In his book exploring the cultural hold that the activist continues to have decades after his death, journalist Mark Whitaker examines the artistic choices made by Spike Lee and Denzel Washington in their masterful 1992 biopic, "Malcolm X."
In her debut children's book, "The Girl Who Was Too Big for the Page," Geena Davis shares how feeling out of place helped her craft a story about finding confidence.
Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner talks about the life lessons he shares in his new memoir, "My Next Breath."
In 1925, a tragic tale of striving featuring an enigmatic millionaire was published – and it bombed. Since then, its reputation has only grown, to where many consider "The Great Gatsby" the Great American Novel.
E.A. Hanks says her father, actor Tom Hanks, was among the first to read "The Ten," which traces her six-month road trip in search of answers about her late mother.
The BET Awards celebrated its 25th anniversary Monday in Los Angeles, honoring excellence in Black culture and entertainment. Big winners of the night included Kendrick Lamar, Doechii and SZA. "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Kevin Frazier has more.
Sly Stone, the musician known for his own brand of funk with Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82.
Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against his "It Ends With Us" co-star, Blake Lively, and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, was dismissed by a judge on Monday.
Art dealer and filmmaker Vito Schnabel stars alongside actress and fashion icon Julia Fox in "The Trainer," a new comedy about fitness, fame and unexpected romance. The film just premiered at the Tribeca Festival and they join "CBS Mornings"
RZA, co-founder of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, sits down with "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the group's final tour and his powerful new film "One Spoon of Chocolate," which explores justice, survival, and the disappearance of young Black men in a small Ohio town.
Carlos Alcaraz came back from two sets down and fought off three championship points to take home the men's singles title at Roland Garros. He defeated world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
In 2005, Tony Award-winning lyricist David Zippel cast six young women for his musical "Princesses" in Seattle. They each went on to continue acting on Broadway or television. Barry Petersen has the story.
"Maybe Happy Ending" won big at the 2025 Tony Awards, taking home six awards, including the coveted Best Musical.
In this web exclusive, correspondent Jim Axelrod sits down with the Doobie Brothers – John McFee, Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons – to discuss their careers, their songwriting, and the induction this week of McDonald, Johnston and Simmons into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
"Sunday Morning" looks ahead to Broadway's biggest night. Don't miss the 78th annual Tony Awards broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+ June 8.
Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons – founding and current members of the Doobie Brothers – will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. They and fellow Doobie Brother John McFee talk about reuniting on their new album, "Walk This Road."
This week, Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons – founding and current members of the Doobie Brothers – will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. As the band embarks on a summer tour, correspondent Jim Axelrod talked with them, and with fellow Doobie Brother John McFee, about reuniting on their 16th studio album, "Walk This Road"; and how the magic of songwriting has shaped the sound of the Doobie Brothers for more than half a century.
Part dance, part puppetry, and part electroluminescent wiring, Lightwire Theater creates evocative stage shows featuring dinosaurs, mythic heroes and fairy tale creatures. Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with Ian and Eleanor Carney, the husband-and-wife co-founders of the New Orleans-based company, about their imaginative blend of artistry and technology.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including American accordionist and composer Guy Klucevsek.
In this web exclusive, Jean Smart, the Emmy Award-winning star of "Hacks" and "Designing Women," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her new one-woman Broadway show, "Call Me Izzy," in which a woman escapes an abusive relationship through her love of books. They talk about the evolution of her stage and television career; being a single mom; the character of stand-up comedian Deborah Vance in "Hacks," and the critical and audience reaction to the show.
The direct-to-consumer wireless service promises to be "data-sane and refreshingly BS-free," according to the announcement.
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are visiting Fort Bragg, the nation's largest military installation.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday defended the administration's mobilization of the National Guard and members of the Marine Corps to Los Angeles amid ongoing immigration protests.
Business leaders are feeling more optimistic about the U.S. economy despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from tariffs.
CoreCivic could be one of the biggest beneficiaries of new federal contracts under President Trump. CBS News took a look at safety records at its prisons in Tennessee.
The direct-to-consumer wireless service promises to be "data-sane and refreshingly BS-free," according to the announcement.
Business leaders are feeling more optimistic about the U.S. economy despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from tariffs.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI suffered an outage that took its generative AI tools down on Tuesday.
Paramount layoffs come as media giant prepares to merge with movie studio Skydance Media.
GOP Sen. Josh Hawley's position on the minimum wage aligns him with some of the Senate's most liberal members.
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are visiting Fort Bragg, the nation's largest military installation.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday defended the administration's mobilization of the National Guard and members of the Marine Corps to Los Angeles amid ongoing immigration protests.
GOP Sen. Josh Hawley's position on the minimum wage aligns him with some of the Senate's most liberal members.
Almost 5,000 National Guard troops and Marines have been assigned to Los Angeles — drawing stiff rebukes from state officials.
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn said, "Trump thinks anything done in his name is OK. Jan. 6 was done in his name, so our officers don't matter."
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
The August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores between February and May.
Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest.
Nearly 4 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells are being recalled because the plates can dislodge and cause injury.
The Trump administration's cost-cutting efforts have encouraged departures and stalled hiring at the FDA.
Israel, accused by activists of piracy, says it lawfully seized a Gaza-bound protest ship carrying Greta Thunberg as the crew was planning to breach its naval blockade.
Indian customs officers caught a passenger arriving from Thailand carrying nearly 100 creatures including lizards, sunbirds and possums, India's government says.
The United States also imposed sanctions on the two fugitive sons of incarcerated Mexican Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
Officials in Austria say a school shooting has left at least 10 people dead, including the shooter, in the European nation's second largest city, Graz.
Spanish authorities have closed a number of beaches in the Valencia region after a mysterious white material washed ashore.
The BET Awards celebrated its 25th anniversary Monday in Los Angeles, honoring excellence in Black culture and entertainment. Big winners of the night included Kendrick Lamar, Doechii and SZA. "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Kevin Frazier has more.
Sly Stone, the musician known for his own brand of funk with Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82.
Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against his "It Ends With Us" co-star, Blake Lively, and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, was dismissed by a judge on Monday.
Art dealer and filmmaker Vito Schnabel stars alongside actress and fashion icon Julia Fox in "The Trainer," a new comedy about fitness, fame and unexpected romance. The film just premiered at the Tribeca Festival and they join "CBS Mornings"
RZA, co-founder of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, sits down with "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the group's final tour and his powerful new film "One Spoon of Chocolate," which explores justice, survival, and the disappearance of young Black men in a small Ohio town.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI suffered an outage that took its generative AI tools down on Tuesday.
There is a slight catch to keep in mind: These new iOS26 features will be reserved for iPhone 11 and later models.
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.
We asked three experts what fresh college graduates can do to prepare as artificial intelligence changes how Americans work. Here's what they said.
A study found 6% of American teens have been targets of nude deepfake images that look like them. Some popular social media companies are hosting ads that show how to make these explicit fake images with the help of AI, a CBS News investigation shows. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry reports.
A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Iran's foreign minister says his country will not accept any nuclear deal with the U.S. that completely bans uranium enrichment. Anna Erickson, professor of nuclear and radiological engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Two Chinese researchers were charged with trying to smuggle strains of a fungus called Fusarium graminearum into the U.S.
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering case is set to address the music mogul's second motion for a mistrial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest updates.
Indian customs officers caught a passenger arriving from Thailand carrying nearly 100 creatures including lizards, sunbirds and possums, India's government says.
Investigators have been looking for Travis Decker since May 30. Three days later, a sheriff's deputy discovered the bodies of his three young daughters.
The United States also imposed sanctions on the two fugitive sons of incarcerated Mexican Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
A third person has been arrested in connection with a smuggled fungus that government officials are calling a potential agroterrorism weapon. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega reports.
Even as Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a radio satellite into orbit on Saturday, the Pentagon and NASA are pushing his competitors to speed up the development of their own spacecraft, according to the Washington Post. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has more.
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
The emerging feud between President Trump and Elon Musk could have a ripple effect on America's space program. Jeff Foust, senior staff writer for Space News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the implications.
A Japanese lander crash-landed on the moon in its second straight failure to touch down on the lunar surface. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the mission, and President Trump and Elon Musk feud's potential impact on the U.S. space program.
Officials are waiting for a status update from a private Japanese space company on its second attempt to land a private lunar lander on the moon. The lander was set to touch down Thursday afternoon, but communication with it has been completely lost. Leroy Chow, a retired NASA astronaut, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
Sen. Dick Durbin blasted National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya's proposed budget cuts that would erase billions of dollars in funding for medical research.
For decades, the CDC has enlisted a team to review vaccine safety and effectiveness, as well as recommend who should receive them. On Monday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. let go of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, alleging conflicts of interest among committee members in an opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the potential impact.
Three-time James Beard Foundation-nominated chef Anita Lo is sharing her recipe for marinated steelhead trout. This month, "CBS Mornings" is focusing on recipes by James Beard Award winners in honor of the prize's 35th anniversary.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut grew frustrated with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for the lack of details the Trump administration has provided in the Pentagon's budget request. "What is your plan for the future?" DeLauro pressed Hegseth, who was appearing before the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee on Tuesday.
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was detained and deported by Israeli forces for attempting to enter Gaza in a humanitarian aid ship. Thunberg spoke to reporters at Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport on Tuesday.