Jim Gaffigan on being a bourbon aficionado The comedian, a longtime beer guy, is new to the enjoyment of liquor, and finds it helps him forget his five kids. Mar 17
Luke Burbank on taking "spring ahead" to the next level It's that time of year, when Daylight Saving Time costs us an hour of sleep, but gifts us another hour of light at the end of the day. Correspondent Luke Burbank is ready for more. Mar 10
David Sedaris on why you should dress like a corpse The humorist has noticed that some people just don't know when to dress their best. C'mon, people, is it so hard to put on a tie? Feb 25
Jason Carter on Jimmy Carter's strength of spirit The former president's grandson says his grandfather, who has witnessed massive transformations in the world during the past century, maintains his spirit thanks to his unwavering adherence to principles of faith and respect for others. Feb 18
Jim Gaffigan on surviving the holidays reality TV-style The comedian says spending the holiday season with extended family and office mates carries with it a heavy reality TV vibe – but you can't vote anyone off the island. Jan 7
RIP Jim Gaffigan, by Jim Gaffigan The comedian gets a jump on the obituary writers by composing a memorial for himself. Dec 31, 2023
The Endangered Species Act at 50: "The most dazzling and impactful environmental feat of all time" Historian Douglas Brinkley celebrates the success of the 1973 law that finally gave legal protection to America's iconic flora and fauna facing extinction. Dec 31, 2023
Anderson Cooper on freeing yourself from the burden of grief The "60 Minutes" and CNN journalist talks about the propensity among many people to bury their grief over lost loved ones in silence, and how hiding one's grief can inflict an additional burden. Dec 31, 2023
The horror! Jim Gaffigan on horrible kids' movies The comedian says that the sacrifices parents typically make for their offspring pale in comparison to buying tickets and sitting through objectively bad movies geared towards children. Dec 24, 2023
Charles M. Blow on reversing the Great Migration The New York Times columnist behind the new HBO documentary "South to Black Power" talks of how Black Americans migrating South could gain majorities or near-majorities in states and wield real political power. Dec 17, 2023
Historian Evan Thomas on Justice Sandra Day O'Connor The author of the biography "First," about the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, remembers the impact that Sandra Day O'Connor had during her 24 years on the High Court. Dec 3, 2023
George Santos and the lesson of what happens when lying becomes a way of life Journalist Mark Chiusano, author of "The Fabulist," says the N.Y. Republican won - and kept - his seat in Congress because the weakness of America's institutions allowed Santos' lies to go undetected. Nov 26, 2023
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Mideast scholar Hussein Ibish: "Israelis and Palestinians must stop dehumanizing each other" The Arab Mideast scholar says the current infrastructure of Israeli occupiers and stateless Palestinians forces the two peoples into a toxic relationship of dominance and subordination, and that they must replace violent occupation and resistance with genuine coexistence. Oct 22, 2023
Yuval Noah Harari on the Hamas attack: Terrorists are "waging a war on our souls" The historian and author of "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" says the aim of Hamas' attack on Israel was to destroy our trust in humanity, but that our strength and belief in democracy will overcome terror and hatred. Oct 15, 2023
The history and spectacle of the Kentucky Derby 2024 marks the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Louisville's Churchill Downs, the longest continuously-held sporting event in America. Apr 28
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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." Apr 28
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Commentaries
Jim Gaffigan on being a bourbon aficionado
The comedian, a longtime beer guy, is new to the enjoyment of liquor, and finds it helps him forget his five kids.
Luke Burbank on taking "spring ahead" to the next level
It's that time of year, when Daylight Saving Time costs us an hour of sleep, but gifts us another hour of light at the end of the day. Correspondent Luke Burbank is ready for more.
David Sedaris on why you should dress like a corpse
The humorist has noticed that some people just don't know when to dress their best. C'mon, people, is it so hard to put on a tie?
Jason Carter on Jimmy Carter's strength of spirit
The former president's grandson says his grandfather, who has witnessed massive transformations in the world during the past century, maintains his spirit thanks to his unwavering adherence to principles of faith and respect for others.
Jim Gaffigan on surviving the holidays reality TV-style
The comedian says spending the holiday season with extended family and office mates carries with it a heavy reality TV vibe – but you can't vote anyone off the island.
RIP Jim Gaffigan, by Jim Gaffigan
The comedian gets a jump on the obituary writers by composing a memorial for himself.
The Endangered Species Act at 50: "The most dazzling and impactful environmental feat of all time"
Historian Douglas Brinkley celebrates the success of the 1973 law that finally gave legal protection to America's iconic flora and fauna facing extinction.
Anderson Cooper on freeing yourself from the burden of grief
The "60 Minutes" and CNN journalist talks about the propensity among many people to bury their grief over lost loved ones in silence, and how hiding one's grief can inflict an additional burden.
The horror! Jim Gaffigan on horrible kids' movies
The comedian says that the sacrifices parents typically make for their offspring pale in comparison to buying tickets and sitting through objectively bad movies geared towards children.
Charles M. Blow on reversing the Great Migration
The New York Times columnist behind the new HBO documentary "South to Black Power" talks of how Black Americans migrating South could gain majorities or near-majorities in states and wield real political power.
Historian Evan Thomas on Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
The author of the biography "First," about the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, remembers the impact that Sandra Day O'Connor had during her 24 years on the High Court.
George Santos and the lesson of what happens when lying becomes a way of life
Journalist Mark Chiusano, author of "The Fabulist," says the N.Y. Republican won - and kept - his seat in Congress because the weakness of America's institutions allowed Santos' lies to go undetected.
Dr. Tim Johnson on finding a middle-ground in the abortion debate
A Protestant minister, emergency room physician and commentator, Dr. Johnson offers a compromise for people on both sides of the argument over the right to an abortion.
Mideast scholar Hussein Ibish: "Israelis and Palestinians must stop dehumanizing each other"
The Arab Mideast scholar says the current infrastructure of Israeli occupiers and stateless Palestinians forces the two peoples into a toxic relationship of dominance and subordination, and that they must replace violent occupation and resistance with genuine coexistence.
Yuval Noah Harari on the Hamas attack: Terrorists are "waging a war on our souls"
The historian and author of "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" says the aim of Hamas' attack on Israel was to destroy our trust in humanity, but that our strength and belief in democracy will overcome terror and hatred.
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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."
Book excerpt: "Table for Two" by Amor Towles
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Book excerpt: Judi Dench's love letter to Shakespeare
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Book excerpt: "The Spoiled Heart" by Sunjeev Sahota
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More U.S.Searches on Americans in FBI foreign intelligence database fell in 2023
The FBI's searches, some of which were deemed to be improper in the past, were a flashpoint in a months-long fight in Congress over the reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA.
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Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
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Trump's ownership stake in Trump Media & Technology group now stands at $5.7 billion, buoyed by a rise in the stock's price.
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Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
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Dave and Buster's to allow betting on arcade games
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Ex-Tesla worker says he lost job despite sacrifices, including sleeping in car
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White House considers welcoming some Palestinians from Gaza as refugees
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The captain's behavior required an alternate crew be flown in from Japan, the airline said.
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Four law enforcement officers were killed and another four injured during a U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, Monday. A suspect was killed during the standoff, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police chief. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has the latest confirmed information.
"Potential serial killer" arrested after 2 women found dead in Florida
Authorities say they may have stopped a serial killer from striking again, after a man confessed to murdering two women.
Schemes targeting seniors account for $3.4 billion in reported losses, FBI says
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
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More SpaceNew NASA images show iconic Horsehead Nebula in unprecedented detail
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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How AI is used to fight seasonal allergies
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.
Exploring ethics of advanced AI assistants
Artificial intelligence assistants may soon be able to do much more than play your favorite music or call your mom, but some Google researchers warn about possible ethical dilemmas. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more.
Aid worker describes scale of Gaza crisis
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will carry out an operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah even if there is a cease-fire deal with Hamas. More than half of Gaza's population of 2.3 million people has been sheltering in Rafah from the war. Bob Kitchen, vice president of emergencies at the International Rescue Committee, joins CBS News to discuss the humanitarian crisis in the territory.
Greene may go forward with Johnson ouster
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is threatening to move ahead with a floor vote to remove Mike Johnson as House speaker. This comes after House Democrats announced Tuesday they would block the vote and save his job. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
White House considers Gazan refugee effort
The White House is considering welcoming some Palestinians from Gaza into the U.S. as refugees. The Palestinians under consideration would include individuals with immediate family who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.