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Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: AI-generated actors; a family's history of Nazi espionage; Colonel Tom Parker, manager of Elvis Presley; actor Ethan Hawke; novelist Jan Karon; and tech gift ideas from Techno Claus.
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"Family of Spies": Revealing a relative's Nazi past
In 1994 Christine Kuehn received a letter that revealed a family history from which her father had tried to shield her: Christine's grandfather, Otto, was a Nazi spy who was the only person tried and convicted for the bombing of Pearl Harbor. David Martin talks with Kuehn about her German family conducting World War II-era espionage, a tale she recounts in her new book, "Family of Spies."
Elvis and the Colonel
Elvis Presley biographer Peter Guralnick's latest book, "The Colonel and the King," is the story of a partnership that rocked popular culture. Anthony Mason talks with Guralnick at Graceland about how Colonel Parker's marketing savvy and enduring loyalty helped the King get his crown. Mason also talks with Parker's friend, actor George Hamilton, who witnessed Parker's gambling addiction that threatened his partnership with Presley.
Ethan Hawke on "Blue Moon"
The songwriting team of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart helped put the "great" in the Great American Songbook. But Hart's heavy drinking led to the end of their partnership. In the new movie "Blue Moon," Oscar-nominee Ethan Hawke plays a heartbroken Hart reduced to watching Rodgers gain even greater fame collaborating with Oscar Hammerstein II. Hawke talks with Tracy Smith about the challenging role of Hart; his own youthful ambitions; and about joining the faces on the walls of the legendary Broadway watering hole Sardi's.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. Jo Ling Kent talks with Tilly's creator, Eline Van der Velden, about her goal of producing "the Scarlett Johansson of the AI genre." Kent also talks with Kevin Reilly, CEO of Kartel ai, a Beverly Hills tech startup; and with SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin, about the impact of AI on Hollywood and the actors' union.
Extended interview: Ethan Hawke
In this web exclusive, actor Ethan Hawke talks with Tracy Smith about his first experiences with Broadway. He also discusses his films "Explorers," "Dead Poets Society," "Reality Bites," "Training Day," and his latest, "Blue Moon," Leonardo DiCaprio's success, and his obsession with Jack Nicholson's performance in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
Author Jan Karon on returning to Mitford
Novelist Jan Karon has written 25 bestsellers, including 15 about a make-believe mountain village, Mitford – stories in which the humanity of her characters is evoked in what she calls "a place of refuge." Karon talks with Faith Salie about discovering her voice as a writer at a very young age; the comforting qualities of her stories; and how the death of her daughter, Candace, led to her latest Mitford book, "My Beloved."
Colombian fishermen express fears over lethal U.S. strikes
Since the Trump administration began launching strikes against alleged drug vessels off the coasts of South America, killing at least 87 people, some fishermen in Santa Marta, Colombia, say their way of life is under attack. Lilia Luciano talks with relatives of Alejandro Carranza, who never returned from sea following a U.S. strike on September 15; Rear Admiral Carlos Oramas, commander of Colombia's naval forces in the Caribbean; and Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice, who questions the legality of the strikes.
The search for Francine the Cat
A favorite fixture at a Lowe's store in Richmond, Va., Francine the Cat, had vanished. So, manager Mike Sida launched a far-reaching effort to locate her – from deploying tempting treats, to the use of surveillance cameras and heat-detecting drones, as far away as a massive Lowe's distribution center in a neighboring state. Steve Hartman reports on the mission to find a beloved feline.
Passage: Remembering architect Frank Gehry
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including celebrated architect Frank Gehry, who brought a unique vision to skylines around the world.
From the archives: Architect Frank Gehry
Frank Gehry, one of the towering figures in architecture in the last century, died on Fri., Dec. 5, 2025 at age 96. Watch four reports on Gehry from the "Sunday Morning" archives, including, from 2002, a profile by Scott Pelley; from 2006, Serena Altschul looked at Gehry's jewelry line; from 2022, Gehry talked with Bill Whitaker about his creative process; and from 2020, Gehry discussed his contested design for the Eisenhower Memorial, in Washington, D.C., with Rita Braver.
Almanac: December 7
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Nature: Alligators in Florida
We leave you this morning swimming with the alligators on the Myakka River in Florida. Videographer: Doug Jensen.
Metallica's gift of giving
The heavy metal band Metallica has not only changed lives with their music; they've also changed lives with their philanthropy – from donations to food banks and disaster relief, to the band's charity All Within My Hands, which has donated to workforce education and other critical services. Luke Burbank talks with band members Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, Robert Trujillo and Lars Ulrich, and with one of the 9,000 Metallica Scholars who have benefitted from the band's grants through trade schools and community colleges.
Blind rock climber Jesse Dufton
"Climbing teaches you a lot about who you are," says 40-year-old rock climber Jesse Dufton, who has conquered thousands of peaks without the benefit of vision. Dufton, who was born with a rare degenerative condition called rod-cone dystrophy, talks with Lee Cowan about how losing his sight did not lead to him forsaking his potential.
The candid Amanda Seyfried speaks
Amanda Seyfried is refreshingly honest, from her roles in movies like the forthcoming "The Testament of Ann Lee" and "The Housemaid," to her battling serious anxiety and OCD – obstacles she says often help her as an actor. She talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about living a grounded life on her Upstate New York farm, and about how far she's come from "Mean Girls."
Cézanne in Provence: Walking in the artist's footsteps
Pablo Picasso himself hailed Paul Cézanne as "the father of us all." And now, 186 years after his birth, the French artist is being honored by his hometown. Aix-en-Provence is hosting a year-long celebration of Cézanne, exhibiting 130 paintings, drawings and watercolors incorporating the artist's themes (and the locations that inspired him), along with walking tours and site visits. Seth Doane reports.
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" director James Cameron
The director of "Titanic," "The Terminator" and the "Avatar" series, which used performance capture technology to help create fantasy characters in 3-D, has consistently raised the level of movie visual effects. But Oscar-winner James Cameron tells Jonathan Vigliotti that he believes the use of artificial intelligence to create a character and performance without an actor is "horrifying."
From the archives: Playwright Tom Stoppard
Tom Stoppard, one of the greatest playwrights and screenwriters of the past century, died on Nov. 29, 2025 at age 88. In this Feb. 28, 1999 "Sunday Morning" profile, the Czech-born Stoppard, who emigrated as a child to England during World War II, talked with Eugenia Zukerman about his probing and intellectually stimulating works; the first time he had a play performed at the National Theatre in London; and the love for theater and language inherent in his screenplay for "Shakespeare in Love."
The working homeless
In America we are taught hard work is the key to success. But despite having full-time jobs, many families are locked out of the rental housing market, due to low wages, soaring rents and poor credit, and have been pushed into homelessness. In this two-part report, senior contributor Ted Koppel talks with Brian Goldstone, author of "There Is No Place For Us: Working and Homeless in America," about the big business of homelessness; and with families who have struggled to pay inflated rates at "extended stay hotels" catering to the desperate.
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This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 14)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
"Family of Spies": Christine Kuehn discovers her grandfather's Nazi past
In 1994 Christine Kuehn received a letter that revealed a family history from which her father had tried to shield her: Christine's grandfather, Otto, was a Nazi spy who was the only person tried and convicted for the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus (a.k.a. David Pogue)! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
Elvis and the Colonel
Elvis Presley biographer Peter Guralnick's latest book, "The Colonel and the King," is the story of a partnership that rocked popular culture, and how Colonel Parker's marketing savvy and enduring loyalty helped the King get his crown.
Author Jan Karon on returning to Mitford: "I know that we don't have forever anymore"
The bestselling author had said she would no longer write novels set in the make-believe mountain village of Mitford. After the death of her daughter, she wrote through her grief – which led to her 15th Mitford book, "My Beloved."
Ethan Hawke on "Blue Moon," and taking nothing for granted
The star of "Blue Moon" talks about playing famed songwriter Lorenz Hart, whose successful collaboration with Richard Rodgers ended owing to Hart's heavy drinking; and about his own youthful ambitions.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
Metallica's gift of giving
The heavy metal band has not only changed lives with their music; they've also changed lives with their philanthropy – from donations to food banks and disaster relief, to their charity, All Within My Hands, which has donated to workforce education and other critical services.
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" director James Cameron on generative AI: "That's horrifying to me"
The "Avatar" director, who uses performance capture to help create fantasy characters, has consistently raised the level of movie visual effects. But James Cameron believes using artificial intelligence to create a character and performance without an actor is "horrifying."
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Author Jan Karon on returning to Mitford: "I know that we don't have forever anymore"
The bestselling author had said she would no longer write novels set in the make-believe mountain village of Mitford. After the death of her daughter, she wrote through her grief – which led to her 15th Mitford book, "My Beloved."
Book excerpt: "My Beloved" by Jan Karon
The New York Times bestselling author returns to the village of Mitford in her 15th novel featuring Father Tim Kavanagh.
Book excerpt: "Family of Spies" by Christine Kuehn
Christine Kuehn uncovered a devastating family secret long hidden by her father: her grandfather, Otto, was a Nazi spy who passed military information on to the Axis powers in the run-up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Book excerpt: "The Colonel and the King" by Peter Guralnick
Elvis Presley biographer Peter Guralnick's latest book traces the relationship between the King and Colonel Tom Parker, a manager whose marketing savvy helped launch a rock 'n' roll revolution.
"To Die For": Beloved recipes etched in stone
When Rosie Grant launched a TikTok channel, GhostlyArchive, as a testament to gravestones, she discovered a niche form of memorial: cemetery markers that bear beloved recipes of the dearly departed. Her new cookbook collects headstone recipes that are "To Die For."
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Ethan Hawke on "Blue Moon," and taking nothing for granted
The star of "Blue Moon" talks about playing famed songwriter Lorenz Hart, whose successful collaboration with Richard Rodgers ended owing to Hart's heavy drinking; and about his own youthful ambitions.
The candid Amanda Seyfried speaks
From living on her Upstate New York farm, to her roles in movies like the forthcoming "The Testament of Ann Lee" and "The Housemaid," to her battling serious anxiety and OCD, the Oscar-nominee reveals a grounded movie star living a grounded life.
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" director James Cameron on generative AI: "That's horrifying to me"
The "Avatar" director, who uses performance capture to help create fantasy characters, has consistently raised the level of movie visual effects. But James Cameron believes using artificial intelligence to create a character and performance without an actor is "horrifying."
Broadway baby: Lea Michele is back where it all began
Lea Michele, the "Glee" star who made her Broadway debut in "Les Miserables" at age eight, is now back in the same Broadway theater starring in "Chess: The Musical."
Dave Portnoy: "I don't go out of my way looking for fights"
Dave Portnoy talks about his digital empire catering to a young, mostly-male audience that he calls "normal guys," and about blowback from some of his site's "locker-room"-style content.
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Cézanne in Provence
Pablo Picasso himself hailed Paul Cézanne as "the father of us all." And now, 186 years after his birth, the French artist is being honored by his hometown. Aix-en-Provence is hosting a year-long celebration of Cézanne, exhibiting 130 paintings, drawings and watercolors incorporating the artist's themes (and the locations that inspired him), along with walking tours and site visits. Seth Doane reports.
The beauty of charcuterie
Culinary content creators have turned charcuterie into a visual art form. For Marissa Mullen, founder of "That Cheese Plate," designing a resplendent cheese board or array of sliced meats is a passion project. Faith Salie talks with Mullen about building a board that is more than mere party food; and with chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud about the history of traditional French charcuterie.
Stephen Schwartz, a "Wicked" music man
The composer and lyricist behind such hits as "Godspell," "Pippin" and "Wicked" talks about the price of his early success, and why he almost left composing Broadway musicals for good.
Book excerpt: "Defying Gravity," a biography of "Wicked" composer Stephen Schwartz
Biographer Carol de Giere explores the creative career of the Grammy- and Oscar-winning composer of such treasured Broadway and movie hits as "Godspell," "Pippin" and "Wicked."
A grand new home for King Tut's treasures
Cairo's newest attraction is the Grand Egyptian Museum, a modern testament to one of the world's oldest civilizations. Jane Pauley reports on the opening of the museum, whose collection includes thousands of artifacts from the reign of King Tutankhamun.
Moments In Nature
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Nature: Alligators in Florida
We leave you this morning swimming with the alligators on the Myakka River in Florida. Videographer: Doug Jensen.
Nature: Sequoia National Park in California
We leave you this Sunday morning among the giant sequoias at Sequoia National Park in California. Videographer: Carl Mrozek.
Nature: Turkeys in Washington State
We leave you this Sunday, appropriately enough, with turkeys on the move at the Asotin Creek Wildlife Area in Washington State. Videographer: Hank Heusinkveld.
Nature: Black Hills of South Dakota
We leave you this Sunday morning with an autumn stroll in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
Nature: Wombats in Tasmania
We leave you this Sunday with wombats, and friends, enjoying the morning at Cradle Mountain in Tasmania. Videographer: Lee McEachern.
Nature: Grand Teton National Park
We leave you this Sunday morning at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Videographer: David Bhagat.
Nature: Bats in Texas
We leave you this Sunday with the bats of Bracken Cave getting ready for Halloween near San Antonio, Texas. Videographer: Nedra Gurry.
Nature: Penguins in Patagonia
We leave you this Sunday morning in Chile, with penguins in Patagonia. Videographer: Michael Clark.
Nature: Fall colors in Maine
We leave you this Sunday savoring a fall weekend in Maine. Videographer: Mauricio Handler.
Extended Interviews
Extended Interviews
Extended interview: Ethan Hawke
In this web exclusive, actor Ethan Hawke talks with Tracy Smith about his first experiences with Broadway. He also discusses his films "Explorers," "Dead Poets Society," "Reality Bites," "Training Day," and his latest, "Blue Moon," Leonardo DiCaprio's success, and his obsession with Jack Nicholson's performance in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
Extended interview: James Cameron
In this web exclusive, James Cameron, writer-director of "Avatar: Fire and Ash," talks with Jonathan Vigliotti about the long process of creating the second and third films of the series using performance capture of actors. He also talks about being self-taught in cinema techniques; starting out in Roger Corman's production company; his passion for deep sea exploration; and about movies as a "waking dream state."
Extended interview: Amanda Seyfried
In this web exclusive, the star of "Mean Girls" and "Mamma Mia!" talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about the "emotional acrobatics" of working in films, including in "The Testament of Ann Lee," and her Oscar-nominated performance in David Fincher's "Mank." She also plays guitar and sings for us.
Extended interview: Lea Michele
In this web exclusive, Lea Michele, currently starring in the Broadway musical "Chess," talks with Tracy Smith about debuting on Broadway at age 8 in "Les Miserables"; how "The Phantom of the Opera" ignited her love of musical theater, and how a medical emergency led to her first audition; how she didn't let a car crash get in the way of auditioning for "Glee"; joining the revival of "Funny Girl"; and being back on stage at the Imperial Theatre, where she first performed in "Les Miz."
Extended interview: William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson
In this web exclusive, "Star Trek" legend William Shatner and Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson talk with Luke Burbank about teaming up for a stage show, "The Universe Is Absurd!" in which they discuss the wonders of science.
Extended interview: Stephen Schwartz
In this web exclusive, Stephen Schwartz, the composer-lyricist behind such hits as "Godspell," "Pippin," and "Wicked," talks with Mo Rocca about his life and career on Broadway, in Hollywood, and away from the stage.
Extended interview: Jessie Buckley
In this web exclusive, Academy Award-nominee Jessie Buckley talks with Seth Doane about her latest films, "Hamnet" and "The Bride!," and of "living in an unconscious place" when creating a character.
Extended interview: Bill Gates on Alzheimer's
In this web exclusive, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about backing research into Alzheimer's, a disease which affected his own father.
Extended interview: Billy Bob Thornton
In this web exclusive, Oscar-winning actor-writer Billy Bob Thornton talks with Lee Cowan about returning to his character Tommy Norris in the Paramount+ series "Landman," set in the oil fields of West Texas. He also discusses his rock band, The Boxmasters; his relationship to fame; and how Hollywood legend Billy Wilder changed his career.
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From The Archives
From the archives: Architect Frank Gehry
Frank Gehry, one of the towering figures in architecture in the last century, died on Fri., Dec. 5, 2025 at age 96. Watch four reports on Gehry from the "Sunday Morning" archives, including, from 2002, a profile by Scott Pelley; from 2006, Serena Altschul looked at Gehry's jewelry line; from 2022, Gehry talked with Bill Whitaker about his creative process; and from 2020, Gehry discussed his contested design for the Eisenhower Memorial, in Washington, D.C., with Rita Braver.
From 2017: A Pearl Harbor hero finally recognized
David Martin marks the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor with a report on a long-unsung hero of that day: Boatswain's Mate Second Class Joseph L. George, whose actions saved the lives of six crewmen from the flaming hulk of the USS Arizona, but whose identity was unknown for decades.
From 2024: Jim Gaffigan on the gifts no one should give for the holidays
Holiday shopping can be stressful. So as a public service, comedian Jim Gaffigan offers his advice on what NOT to give those on your list – and some very welcome advice on what would be an acceptable gift.
From 1999: Playwright Tom Stoppard
Tom Stoppard, one of the greatest playwrights and screenwriters of the past century, died on Nov. 29, 2025 at age 88. In this Feb. 28, 1999 "Sunday Morning" profile, the Czech-born Stoppard, who emigrated as a child to England during World War II, talked with Eugenia Zukerman about his probing and intellectually stimulating works; the first time he had a play performed at the National Theatre in London; and the love for theater and language inherent in his screenplay for "Shakespeare in Love."
From 2013: Metallica - Heavy metal rock royalty
Anthony Mason sat down with the eight-time Grammy winning act to talk about good times and bad.
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When the employed are pushed into homelessness
Despite working full-time, many families are locked out of the rental housing market, due to low wages, soaring rents and poor credit, and have been pushed into homelessness.
"The Wounded Generation": Bearing the invisible scars of war
When the "Greatest Generation" returned home from World War II, many veterans had suffered psychic wounds not diagnosed or understood at the time to be PTSD. A new book examines the traumas that they - and other returning war veterans - have faced.
Bonsai: A miniature display of fall foliage
While the colors of the season may sweep across vast landscapes, fall foliage can also be enjoyed on a miniature scale. Conor Knighton visits the Pacific Bonsai Museum in Washington State, where the staff transforms trees into tiny living works of art, and talks with photographer Stephen Voss about capturing the personality of bonsai.
Promising clinical trials in Alzheimer's prevention
Washington University Medicine in St. Louis is conducting important research into treating early-onset Alzheimer's before symptoms arise.
"Inheritances": Adam Tendler's musical testimony of love, grief and memory
Concert pianist Adam Tendler had a distant relationship with his father. So, when he inherited a sum of money from his dad, he used it to commission piano works by 16 acclaimed composers, creating music that touches on a vast range of emotions encompassing grief, loss, parent-child relationships, and estrangement. Lee Cowan reports on Tendler's moving tribute, "Inheritances."
Dealing with the crushing costs of child care
For some, the high cost of child care in the U.S. is a higher expense than rents and mortgages, or even in-state college tuition, and has pushed tens of thousands of women out of the workforce this year alone.
Aurel Bacs, "the Indiana Jones of watches"
Auctioneer Aurel Bacs knows what makes watch enthusiasts tick, as he puts exquisite, rare and vintage timepieces on the auction block. For 30 years, Bacs (whose love of watches began as a teenager in Zurich) has sold luxury timepieces at the world's most celebrated auction houses. Over the past decade, he and his wife, Livia Russo, partnering with Phillips Auctioneers, have been responsible for $1.6 billion in watch sales, catering to thousands of collectors from around the world. Correspondent Mark Strassmann talks with the flamboyant Bacs, the man some have called "the Indiana Jones of watches," who says watch collecting is not rational: "It's a love affair, and you cannot put limits on love."
Phobias: How to overcome your worst misguided fears
An estimated 33 million American adults will struggle at some point with a phobia – an intense fear of something that poses little or no threat, from flying to cockroaches to a trip to the dentist. Susan Spencer talks with experts about the lengths people will go to in order to overcome their fears.
CEO Jim Farley on steering Ford through Trump's tariffs
Despite building more than 80 percent of its American-sold vehicles in the U.S. – the highest share of any Detroit automaker – Ford Motor Company still imports many parts, which have been hit hard by tariffs. Ford CEO Jim Farley discusses with Kris Van Cleave why he says President Trump's tariffs are jeopardizing the company's investments in America – and may give an advantage to their competitors. He also explains why he drives a Chinese-made electric vehicle.
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When a regular at his restaurant stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him
Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him, and ultimately saved his life.
House GOP unveils health care plan, with vote on track for next week
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
National Guard member wounded in D.C. shooting making "extraordinary progress"
Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe "has made extraordinary progress," his medical team said.
New Orleans jail escapee who was on the run for months sentenced to life in prison
Derrick Groves, 28, was sentenced Friday to two life sentences over a 2018 double murder, with the Louisiana judge rebuking him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run.
Law prof sues Boeing, alleging exposure to toxic fumes on Delta flight
A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically impaired.
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Law prof sues Boeing, alleging exposure to toxic fumes on Delta flight
A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically impaired.
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
U.S. could owe businesses $168B if Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
Trump signs executive order to block "excessive" state AI regulations
President Trump has signed an executive order to block states from regulating artificial intelligence.
Bessent calls for overhaul of regulator that protects U.S. financial system
Treasury Secretary's proposal to revamp the Financial Stability Oversight Council would expose Americans to risk, critics say.
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U.S. removes Brazilian Supreme Court judge from its sanctions list
The move represents a thawing of sorts in the frosty relationship between the Trump administration and the Brazilian government.
House GOP unveils health care plan, with vote on track for next week
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
Venezuela's Machado appears open to U.S. military pressure against Maduro
María Corina Machado, asked by CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Trump's threat of land strikes, said she'd "welcome more and more pressure" on Maduro.
Machado says she'll return to Venezuela "as soon as possible" despite risks
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado spent hours in rough seas during a dangerous secret trip to Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize.
Johnson's grip on the House slips as Republicans defy leadership
House Republicans have repeatedly defied Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership amid growing frustration over how he's led the fractious majority.
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Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
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U.S. removes Brazilian Supreme Court judge from its sanctions list
The move represents a thawing of sorts in the frosty relationship between the Trump administration and the Brazilian government.
Venezuela's Machado appears open to U.S. military pressure against Maduro
María Corina Machado, asked by CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Trump's threat of land strikes, said she'd "welcome more and more pressure" on Maduro.
Machado says she'll return to Venezuela "as soon as possible" despite risks
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado spent hours in rough seas during a dangerous secret trip to Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize.
King Charles says he'll scale back cancer treatment thanks to early diagnosis
King Charles III says that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctor's orders.
Trump says leaders of Thailand, Cambodia agree again to stop fighting
"Both Countries are ready for PEACE and continued Trade with the United States of America," President Trump said on Truth Social.
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King Charles says he'll scale back cancer treatment thanks to early diagnosis
King Charles III says that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctor's orders.
Director found guilty of scamming $11M from Netflix and buying luxury cars, mattresses
Carl Erik Rinsch, a Hollywood director, has been convicted on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized.
Taylor Swift talks docuseries, favorite songs
Taylor Swift appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Wednesday while promoting her upcoming docuseries. She spoke about her life after the Eras Tour, her favorite songs from her catalogue and who she turns to for advice.
"Waiting to Exhale" stars on 30th anniversary
The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think.
Sombr talks about writing breakout hits
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
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What's next after Trump's AI rule order?
President Trump signed an executive order restricting states from creating their own regulations for artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
College grads struggling to launch careers
New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor's upcoming book "How to Start" looks at the difficulties of beginning your career. Kantor joins "The Takeout" to unpack some of the difficulties college students face, artificial intelligence and 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.
Trump targets state regulations for AI
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to prevent states from enforcing their own regulations on artificial intelligence. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump signs order to block state AI rules
Stocks dipped lower on Friday as tech and AI companies came under pressure from President Trump. He signed an executive order on Thursday to stop state regulation of artificial intelligence, arguing that a patchwork set of rules could hold the U.S. back from dominating the competition. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Jury deliberating in Brian Walshe murder trial
Jurors began deliberations Friday in Brian Walshe's murder trial. Walshe is accused of killing his wife Ana, a charge he denies. Legal analyst Jennifer Roman joins to discuss.
New Orleans jail escapee who was on the run for months sentenced to life in prison
Derrick Groves, 28, was sentenced Friday to two life sentences over a 2018 double murder, with the Louisiana judge rebuking him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run.
Epstein estate photos released
House Oversight Committee Democrats released several photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate ahead of a Dec. 19 deadline when more files related to the convicted sex offender's case are expected to emerge. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore charged
Sherrone Moore, who was recently fired from his head football coach position at the University of Michigan, appeared in court for his arraignment after being charged with several counts.
Officials announce shooting at high school
A man shot a student outside Stewartville High School in Minnesota on Friday morning, officials say. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
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"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
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The Uplift: Pint-sized politician
A pint-sized politician proves you are never too little to run a big campaign. David Begnaud catches up with the Agars, a father-son duo making history by competing together in triathlons. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore charged
Appearing remotely from a county jail in a white jumpsuit, former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was charged with stalking and illegally entering the home of the woman he was allegedly romantically involved with. Jericka Duncan has the latest.
Latest on New Orleans immigration crackdown
The federal immigration crackdown in Louisiana continued on Friday as Border Patrol agents arrest undocumented immigrants. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the latest details.
Washington flooding leaves residents stranded
The Pacific Northwest is dealing with historic flooding, with more rain expected in the coming days. Carter Evans reports, and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Chef saves man after he didn't come to restaurant
Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him and ultimately saved his life. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."