Celebrating July 2, America's other Independence Day On July 2, 1964, President Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act, ending our nation's apartheid. Mark Updegrove, president & CEO of the LBJ Foundation, looks back on a watershed moment in American democracy when segregation was finally made illegal. Jul 2, 2023
Former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin condemns threats to default on U.S. gov't debt The political fight that jeopardized the government's ability to pay its bills threatened severe economic harm; Robert Rubin warns any future fights over the debt ceiling are risky and irresponsible. Jun 4, 2023
"STFU" author Dan Lyons on his call to talk less, listen more In a world that constantly invites you to talk more, comment more and overshare, the journalist and New York Times bestselling author talks about the value of learning when NOT to speak. Mar 19, 2023
Jane Pauley on Barbara Walters, the GOAT The "Sunday Morning" anchor remembers the trailblazing journalist whose drive, tenacity and talent helped inspire countless young women to pursue careers in broadcasting. Jan 1, 2023
More than a decade after a stroke, Randy Travis sings again, courtesy of AI "Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart. May 5
The importance of being lazy Social pressures to be productive – not to mention a culture that prizes multi-tasking – make doing nothing hard to do, for fear of being accused of the dreaded sin of laziness. However, experts say there are rewards for not pushing yourself to the edge all the time. Apr 28
In one woman's mysterious drowning, signs of a national romance scam epidemic Officials say the story of a woman found dead, her savings drained, after meeting a con artist on an online dating site is part of a national crisis unfolding largely in secret. Apr 21
How wildlife crossings protect both animals and people To protect the movement of wildlife impeded by busy roadways, a series of manmade overpasses and underpasses throughout the U.S. helps animals big and small safely get across the street, preventing collisions and saving human lives. Apr 21
Inside Houston's successful strategy to reduce homelessness Since 2012, the nation's fourth-largest city has reduced homelessness in the greater Houston area by 63%. Now other cities are looking to replicate this model. Apr 14
Critics call out plastics industry over "fraud of plastic recycling" Only 5 to 6% of plastic waste produced in the U.S. is actually recycled. A new report accuses the plastics industry of a decades-long campaign to "mislead" the public about the viability of recycling. Apr 14
Cryptocurrency is making lots of noise, literally The peace and quiet of rural Bono, Arkansas, has been shattered by a loud and incessant mechanical buzzing sound created by a bitcoin mine. Residents are HODL. Apr 25
Foster children deprived of benefits: How a loophole affects the most vulnerable In many states, young people in foster care are not receiving their rightful survivor or disability benefits, because state agencies are applying for the benefits themselves without giving notice to the child or his or her relatives. Apr 7
What happens during a solar eclipse? Experts explain the awe-inspiring phenomena to expect on April 8 Monday's total eclipse of the sun will be viewable across a swath of 13 states. Learn what happens during an eclipse, and about preparations in one Arkansas town that is expected to double in size due to eclipse tourism traffic. Apr 8
Behind the scenes with the best supporting actress Oscar nominees Watch scenes from the performances nominated in the category of best actress at the 2024 Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the Oscar nominees. Mar 10
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Designer David Rockwell on "celebrating a sense of ritual" The founder of the design firm Rockwell Group (whose portfolio includes Hollywood's Dolby Theatre, hospitals, hotels, stage sets, and restaurants) talks about the trademark elements he brings to projects, including a virtual revamp of the "Sunday Morning" set. 2H ago
Samsung trolls Apple after failed iPad Pro "crush" ad Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark." May 17
Dow closes above 40,000 for first time, notching new milestone Wall Street investors are increasingly confident of a soft landing for the U.S. economy, pushing financial markets to new highs. May 17
Chevy Bolt owners win $150 million settlement after EVs caught fire Some owners of the electric vehicle will be eligible for compensation of up to $1,400 because of a battery problem that caused fires. May 17
TikTok says it's testing letting users post 60-minute videos TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube. May 17
Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against joining the UAW Employees of the German luxury car maker reject membership in the United Auto Workers after a contentious campaign. May 17
Transcript: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on "Face the Nation," May 19, 2024 The following is a transcript of an interview with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates that aired on May 19, 2024. 1H ago
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What is hypochlorous acid? The trendy skin care ingredient, explained Hypochlorous acid is the latest skin care ingredient making waves on social media for acne prevention — but is it true? We asked dermatologists. May 17
Walmart chia seeds sold nationwide recalled due to salmonella Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination. May 16
Surgery patients at lower risk with women doctors, more research shows A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes. May 15
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Helicopter carrying Iranian president suffers "hard landing," state media reports Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was traveling in Iran's East Azerbaijan province when the helicopter was forced to land due to weather. A rescue is underway. updated 20M ago
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Martha Stewart on how to throw a garden tea party The lifestyle entrepreneur and host of "Martha Gardens" offers tips on preparing a delicious afternoon tea. 1H ago 03:37
Courteney Cox: Designing woman After studying design and architecture in college, Courteney Cox pursued modeling and acting, and is forever identifiable as "neat freak" Monica in the sitcom "Friends." Now she's an entrepreneur, creating a line of scented products for the home. 1H ago
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The art of jigsaw puzzles Five-and-a-half years ago, Conrad Armstrong made a puzzling career change: after retiring as a software engineer, he turned his hobby of creating intricate wooden jigsaw puzzles into a new calling. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with the Boston-based puzzle-maker about his artistic wooden puzzles, where each piece is designed and cut by hand. 1H ago 02:20
Technology Behind the wheel of a $3 million car The Hennessey Venom F5 is not just a sports car; its twin turbo V8 engine can muster more than 1,800 horsepower, almost twice that of a Formula 1 racing car. And yes, you can drive it on the street, for the cool price of $3 million. Correspondent Lee Cowan goes inside the design of a machine that shuns the mundane. 1H ago 04:13
TikTok influencers sue U.S. government Eight TikTok influencers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to block enactment of a law passed and signed last month that requires TikTok be sold by China-based owner Byte Dance by January, or face a possible nationwide ban. Scott MacFarlane has more. 15H ago 02:25
How AI powered robots are helping small farms 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. Mar 28 03:27
Samsung trolls Apple after failed iPad Pro "crush" ad Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark." May 17
TikTok says it's testing letting users post 60-minute videos TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube. May 17
Discovery of long-lost river may solve ancient pyramid mystery The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said. May 17
New study may solve mystery about warm-blooded dinosaurs A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago. May 15
Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found. May 15
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm. May 15
Cicadas pee from trees. And they can urinate a lot, a new study finds. Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground. May 15
Was death of a doctor's wife an accident or staged to look like one? Susann Sills' body was found at the bottom of the staircase of her family's San Clemente, California home. What led up to her death? 7H ago
3 killed, 3 wounded in early-morning shooting in Columbus, Ohio Columbus Deputy Chief Gregory Bodker told reporters that officers arrived to find a "very chaotic scene." 18H ago
Video appears to show Diddy assaulting ex in 2016 Disturbing video obtained by CNN appears to show Sean "Diddy" Combs pushing, kicking and dragging his then-girlfriend Cassandra Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016. Elise Preston reports. May 17 02:07
Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced to 30 years David DePape, the man convicted of attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer inside their San Francisco home in 2022, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details. May 17 01:29
4 cold case murders in Canada linked to U.S. serial rapist Police said Gary Allen Srery might also be linked to other unsolved murders and sexual assaults in Western Canada. May 17
Launch of Boeing's hard-luck Starliner delayed yet again Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25. May 17
Sun emits its largest X-class flare of the solar cycle The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years. May 14
Researchers discover "super fluffy" planet with cotton candy-like density WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density. May 14
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm. May 15
Boeing Starliner launch retargeted for May 21 The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed. May 14
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A Monopoly on fun Monopoly is the top-selling modern board game of all time, available today in 114 countries and 47 languages, and a myriad of variations. Hasbro's senior VP of board games Brian Baker explains to correspondent Susan Spencer the most important design element to a game's success. 1H ago 02:24
The origin story of Leatherman's "pocket survival tool" In 1975, Tim Leatherman decided to put his engineering degree to use and see if he could somehow combine a pocket knife with pliers. His tinkering that forged a "multitool" would lead to Leatherman, a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in designing foldable jacks-of-many-trades (and many blades), churning out 10,000 a day, each assembled by hand. Correspondent Conor Knighton reports. 1H ago 03:46
Martha Stewart on how to throw a garden tea party The lifestyle entrepreneur and host of "Martha Gardens" offers tips on preparing a delicious afternoon tea. 1H ago 03:37
Commentaries
Celebrating July 2, America's other Independence Day
On July 2, 1964, President Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act, ending our nation's apartheid. Mark Updegrove, president & CEO of the LBJ Foundation, looks back on a watershed moment in American democracy when segregation was finally made illegal.
Former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin condemns threats to default on U.S. gov't debt
The political fight that jeopardized the government's ability to pay its bills threatened severe economic harm; Robert Rubin warns any future fights over the debt ceiling are risky and irresponsible.
"STFU" author Dan Lyons on his call to talk less, listen more
In a world that constantly invites you to talk more, comment more and overshare, the journalist and New York Times bestselling author talks about the value of learning when NOT to speak.
Jane Pauley on Barbara Walters, the GOAT
The "Sunday Morning" anchor remembers the trailblazing journalist whose drive, tenacity and talent helped inspire countless young women to pursue careers in broadcasting.
More From Sunday Morning
More than a decade after a stroke, Randy Travis sings again, courtesy of AI
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The importance of being lazy
Social pressures to be productive – not to mention a culture that prizes multi-tasking – make doing nothing hard to do, for fear of being accused of the dreaded sin of laziness. However, experts say there are rewards for not pushing yourself to the edge all the time.
In one woman's mysterious drowning, signs of a national romance scam epidemic
Officials say the story of a woman found dead, her savings drained, after meeting a con artist on an online dating site is part of a national crisis unfolding largely in secret.
How wildlife crossings protect both animals and people
To protect the movement of wildlife impeded by busy roadways, a series of manmade overpasses and underpasses throughout the U.S. helps animals big and small safely get across the street, preventing collisions and saving human lives.
Inside Houston's successful strategy to reduce homelessness
Since 2012, the nation's fourth-largest city has reduced homelessness in the greater Houston area by 63%. Now other cities are looking to replicate this model.
Critics call out plastics industry over "fraud of plastic recycling"
Only 5 to 6% of plastic waste produced in the U.S. is actually recycled. A new report accuses the plastics industry of a decades-long campaign to "mislead" the public about the viability of recycling.
Cryptocurrency is making lots of noise, literally
The peace and quiet of rural Bono, Arkansas, has been shattered by a loud and incessant mechanical buzzing sound created by a bitcoin mine. Residents are HODL.
Foster children deprived of benefits: How a loophole affects the most vulnerable
In many states, young people in foster care are not receiving their rightful survivor or disability benefits, because state agencies are applying for the benefits themselves without giving notice to the child or his or her relatives.
What happens during a solar eclipse? Experts explain the awe-inspiring phenomena to expect on April 8
Monday's total eclipse of the sun will be viewable across a swath of 13 states. Learn what happens during an eclipse, and about preparations in one Arkansas town that is expected to double in size due to eclipse tourism traffic.
Behind the scenes with the best supporting actress Oscar nominees
Watch scenes from the performances nominated in the category of best actress at the 2024 Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the Oscar nominees.
U.S.
More U.S.At least 27 killed in central Gaza airstrike as U.S. envoy visits the region
At least 27 people, mainly women and children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza.
Gabby Douglas falters, Simone Biles shines at Olympic qualifying event
Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas are attempting to secure their ticket to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
Poll: Abortion rights draws support as most in Florida call current law "too strict"
Trump leads comfortably in Florida, as more say he'd improve their finances.
Abortion access finds wide support, but inflation, immigration fears propel Trump
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?
Designer David Rockwell on "celebrating a sense of ritual"
The founder of the design firm Rockwell Group (whose portfolio includes Hollywood's Dolby Theatre, hospitals, hotels, stage sets, and restaurants) talks about the trademark elements he brings to projects, including a virtual revamp of the "Sunday Morning" set.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatchSamsung trolls Apple after failed iPad Pro "crush" ad
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
Dow closes above 40,000 for first time, notching new milestone
Wall Street investors are increasingly confident of a soft landing for the U.S. economy, pushing financial markets to new highs.
Chevy Bolt owners win $150 million settlement after EVs caught fire
Some owners of the electric vehicle will be eligible for compensation of up to $1,400 because of a battery problem that caused fires.
TikTok says it's testing letting users post 60-minute videos
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against joining the UAW
Employees of the German luxury car maker reject membership in the United Auto Workers after a contentious campaign.
Politics
More PoliticsTranscript: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on "Face the Nation," May 19, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates that aired on May 19, 2024.
Poll: Abortion rights draws support as most in Florida call current law "too strict"
Trump leads comfortably in Florida, as more say he'd improve their finances.
Abortion access finds wide support, but inflation, immigration fears propel Trump
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?
Stefanik to rebuke Biden and praise Trump in address to Israeli parliament
GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York excoriated Biden over a paused weapons shipment to Israel in her address to the Knesset.
DFL leaders, Gov. Tim Walz say they have a deal to pay drivers more, keep Uber and Lyft operating in Minnesota after threats to exit
Lawmakers on Saturday night came to a last minute deal to keep the rideshare companies, Uber and Lyft, in the state.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatchMap shows states where COVID is "likely growing"
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Bill to ban most public mask wearing advances in North Carolina
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
What is hypochlorous acid? The trendy skin care ingredient, explained
Hypochlorous acid is the latest skin care ingredient making waves on social media for acne prevention — but is it true? We asked dermatologists.
Walmart chia seeds sold nationwide recalled due to salmonella
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
Surgery patients at lower risk with women doctors, more research shows
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
World
More WorldAt least 27 killed in central Gaza airstrike as U.S. envoy visits the region
At least 27 people, mainly women and children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza.
Helicopter carrying Iranian president suffers "hard landing," state media reports
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was traveling in Iran's East Azerbaijan province when the helicopter was forced to land due to weather. A rescue is underway.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia near potentially historic security deal
United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salam on Saturday to discuss a potentially historic bilateral agreement between the two nations.
Stefanik to rebuke Biden and praise Trump in address to Israeli parliament
GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York excoriated Biden over a paused weapons shipment to Israel in her address to the Knesset.
Houthi missile strikes Greek-owned oil tanker in Red Sea, U.S. says
It comes just two days after the Houthis shot down another U.S. military MQ-9 Reaper drone.
Entertainment
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A Monopoly on fun
Monopoly is the top-selling modern board game of all time, available today in 114 countries and 47 languages, and a myriad of variations. Hasbro's senior VP of board games Brian Baker explains to correspondent Susan Spencer the most important design element to a game's success.
Martha Stewart on how to throw a garden tea party
The lifestyle entrepreneur and host of "Martha Gardens" offers tips on preparing a delicious afternoon tea.
Courteney Cox: Designing woman
After studying design and architecture in college, Courteney Cox pursued modeling and acting, and is forever identifiable as "neat freak" Monica in the sitcom "Friends." Now she's an entrepreneur, creating a line of scented products for the home.
Courteney Cox: Designing woman
After studying design and architecture in college, Courteney Cox pursed modeling and acting, and is forever identifiable as "neat freak" Monica Geller in the classic sitcom "Friends." Now she's also an entrepreneur, creating a line of scented products for the home. She talks with correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti about why she was inspired to create Homecourt's cleaning and beauty products; her strong bonds with her "Friends" castmates; and about her early big break, appearing in a Bruce Springsteen music video.
The art of jigsaw puzzles
Five-and-a-half years ago, Conrad Armstrong made a puzzling career change: after retiring as a software engineer, he turned his hobby of creating intricate wooden jigsaw puzzles into a new calling. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with the Boston-based puzzle-maker about his artistic wooden puzzles, where each piece is designed and cut by hand.
Technology
More TechnologyTechnology
Behind the wheel of a $3 million car
The Hennessey Venom F5 is not just a sports car; its twin turbo V8 engine can muster more than 1,800 horsepower, almost twice that of a Formula 1 racing car. And yes, you can drive it on the street, for the cool price of $3 million. Correspondent Lee Cowan goes inside the design of a machine that shuns the mundane.
TikTok influencers sue U.S. government
Eight TikTok influencers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to block enactment of a law passed and signed last month that requires TikTok be sold by China-based owner Byte Dance by January, or face a possible nationwide ban. Scott MacFarlane has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Samsung trolls Apple after failed iPad Pro "crush" ad
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
TikTok says it's testing letting users post 60-minute videos
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
Science
More ScienceDiscovery of long-lost river may solve ancient pyramid mystery
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
New study may solve mystery about warm-blooded dinosaurs
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Cicadas pee from trees. And they can urinate a lot, a new study finds.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Crime
More CrimeWas death of a doctor's wife an accident or staged to look like one?
Susann Sills' body was found at the bottom of the staircase of her family's San Clemente, California home. What led up to her death?
3 killed, 3 wounded in early-morning shooting in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus Deputy Chief Gregory Bodker told reporters that officers arrived to find a "very chaotic scene."
Video appears to show Diddy assaulting ex in 2016
Disturbing video obtained by CNN appears to show Sean "Diddy" Combs pushing, kicking and dragging his then-girlfriend Cassandra Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016. Elise Preston reports.
Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced to 30 years
David DePape, the man convicted of attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer inside their San Francisco home in 2022, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
4 cold case murders in Canada linked to U.S. serial rapist
Police said Gary Allen Srery might also be linked to other unsolved murders and sexual assaults in Western Canada.
Space
More SpaceLaunch of Boeing's hard-luck Starliner delayed yet again
Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25.
Sun emits its largest X-class flare of the solar cycle
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
Researchers discover "super fluffy" planet with cotton candy-like density
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Boeing Starliner launch retargeted for May 21
The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed.
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A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
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.
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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?
Latest CBS News Videos
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Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" | full interview
Watch the full version of Margaret Brennan's interview with Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates that aired on May 19, 2024, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Nature: Weaver birds in South Africa
We leave you this Sunday with weaver birds at South Africa's Kruger National Park. Videographer: Judith Lehmberg.
A Monopoly on fun
Monopoly is the top-selling modern board game of all time, available today in 114 countries and 47 languages, and a myriad of variations. Hasbro's senior VP of board games Brian Baker explains to correspondent Susan Spencer the most important design element to a game's success.
The origin story of Leatherman's "pocket survival tool"
In 1975, Tim Leatherman decided to put his engineering degree to use and see if he could somehow combine a pocket knife with pliers. His tinkering that forged a "multitool" would lead to Leatherman, a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in designing foldable jacks-of-many-trades (and many blades), churning out 10,000 a day, each assembled by hand. Correspondent Conor Knighton reports.
Martha Stewart on how to throw a garden tea party
The lifestyle entrepreneur and host of "Martha Gardens" offers tips on preparing a delicious afternoon tea.