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Author Tommy Orange is out with his second book, "Wandering Stars," following the breakout success of his first novel, which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. He's one of the artists bringing attention to Native Americans living in the United States, particularly in urban areas. Jeff Glor has more.
Pulitzer Prize winning author and journalist Charles Duhigg is out with a new book where he explores why some people are better at communicating than others. Jeff Glor has more.
Brooklyn-based novelist Hernan Diaz won this year's Pulitzer Prize for his bestseller "Trust," a kaleidoscopic look at the world of the stratospherically rich. He talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about how his childhood in Argentina and Sweden informed his perspective on American life and history; his love of the English language; the influence of Edith Wharton on his writing; and the miracle of validation that came after years of writing without recognition.
Rhiannon Giddens is already a Grammy winner, a Pulitzer Prize winner and a MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, but now the prolific artist has reached another career first. Giddens tells CBS News' Anthony Mason about her first album of all original songs, "You're The One," which was more than a decade in the making.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his latest novel "Crook Manifesto."
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery, author of "American Whitelash", discusses violent acts by aggrieved white supremacists against democracy, and how a new election cycle, and increasingly-hateful political rhetoric, may raise the stakes.
In April 1976, as Boston was mired in demonstrations over busing to desegregate public schools, a Black Yale-educated lawyer was assaulted by a group of whites, including one man wielding an American flag. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Stanley Forman, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his photo capturing the attack, and with the victim, lawyer Ted Landsmark, about the flag, as an aspirational symbol, or a weapon.
Dave Barry, legendary humorist and Pulitzer Prize winner, is releasing his first novel in 10 years. “Swamp Story" is a rollicking look at fame, fortune and Florida with some conversations regarding pain from Barry’s past. Jeff Glor has more.
Bestselling historian David McCullough died August 8, 2022 at age 89. In this "Sunday Morning" interview, originally broadcast on July 1, 2001, he talks with correspondent Rita Braver about an overlooked Founding Father, John Adams, the subject of his Pulitzer Prize-winning biography.
David McCullough, the man known as "the voice of American history," has died. The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer was 89 years old.
Pulitzer-prize winning author Geraldine Brooks discusses her new book “Horse.” The novel is about a thoroughbred who at one time sired more champions than any other horse in history and takes place during both the Civil War era and modern day.
The winner of the public service award receives a gold medal, while winners of each of the other categories get $15,000.
Washington Post book critic Ron Charles offers his picks of new spring titles, including Jennifer Egan's novel "The Candy House," the follow-up to her Pulitzer Prize-winning "A Visit From the Goon Squad."
One month ago Monday, a tornado ripped through Mayfield, Kentucky, and brought the community to its knees. Nearly 80 people in the state were killed. Novelist and Pulitzer Prize finalist Bobbie Ann Mason, who grew up in Mayfield, joined “CBS Mornings” to share a special essay reflecting on the catastrophe that forever changed the place she calls home.
Reuters says, according to Afghan army, Danish Siddiqui was killed in the crossfire as he covered a battle between Taliban militants and Afghan forces.
The Pulitzer Prize included a special citation for Darnella Frazier, the teenager who capturedthe death of George Floyd.
Darnella Frazier was awarded a special citation for "highlighting the crucial role of citizens in journalists' quest for truth and justice," the Pulitzer Prize Board announced on Friday.
Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times investigative journalist and CBS News contributor Jodi Kantor sits down with her 97-year-old Holocaust survivor grandmother Hana Kantor in an intimate conversation about survival and anti-Semitism today.
Award-winning writer, director and producer Barry Jenkins talks with "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason about his new Amazon limited series, "The Underground Railroad," based on Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. He gives a behind-the-scenes look at creating the show, dealing with the darkness of slavery, and re-contextualizing the sacrifices of his ancestors to tell a story of survival and triumph.
Best-selling author Viet Thanh Nguyen talks to Jan Crawford about his new novel, out this week. "The Committed," a sequel to his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Sympathizer," continues the story of the refugee narrator from Nguyen's first book. The novels have earned him the description as "a conscience of American literature."
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the historical significance of this year's presidential election. She discusses the parallels between the 2020 election and 1932's election, what kind of change pivotal elections can bring and the importance of leadership in times of crisis.
Oprah Winfrey announced "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" by author Isabel Wilkerson as her newest book club selection. Winfrey and Gayle King discuss the book's timely message about understanding inequality and finding common ground with the Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
New York Times bestselling author Colson Whitehead joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his novel, "The Nickel Boys," which is set in the Jim Crow era. He talks about how it resonates today and why he's encouraged by the protests for change in America.
Nationwide protests over police brutality have roots in America's history of racism and slavery. New York Times Magazine writer Nikole Hannah-Jones says the history of policing that evolved from slave patrols has led to today's police brutality. Hannah-Jones joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how black Americans are protesting for democracy, not just for themselves, but for all Americans.
When India annexed the southern part of disputed Kashmir, its millions of residents were put under a strict curfew and lockdown. The plight of Kashmiris was vividly captured by AP photographers who were awarded a Pulitzer prize on Monday as the beleaguered region suffers a second lockdown, this time due to coronavirus. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab gives an update on the situation.
A U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force was trying to serve a warrant when the shooting started, police said.
Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up at many U.S. colleges following the arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University this month.
Senators Bob Casey in Pennsylvania and Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin lead right now, but many voters are undecided
Ryan Watson is facing a potential sentence of 12 years behind bars in Turks and Caicos after four rounds of hunting ammunition were found in his luggage.
The winner was 46-year-old Cheng Saephan, a Laos-born immigrant who has been fighting cancer for the past eight years.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
Prosecutors say they will not retry George Alan Kelly, an Arizona rancher whose trial in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property ended with a deadlocked jury.
Delta Air Lines appears to have recovered the emergency slide that fell from a plane minutes after takeoff at JFK in the Rockaways.
Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.
Prosecutors say they will not retry George Alan Kelly, an Arizona rancher whose trial in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property ended with a deadlocked jury.
A teenage girl's remains were identified more than 50 years after her murder using DNA from the mother of a woman killed on 9/11.
Voters rank the economy ahead of other hot button topics as one of the most important issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Unlike pasteurized milk, which undergoes a process that kills harmful bacteria, experts say raw milk can carry pathogens that make you sick.
Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up at many U.S. colleges following the arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University this month.
Voters rank the economy ahead of other hot button topics as one of the most important issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Razer sold the Zephyr mask as protection against COVID during the pandemic, but products were not tested, feds say.
Cartier ultimately agreed to let the buyer keep the earrings he had purchased at an inadvertent discount. Not everyone supports the outcome.
Senators Bob Casey in Pennsylvania and Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin lead right now, but many voters are undecided
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
Tensions rose on the Columbia University campus as pro-Palestinian protesters refused to comply with a deadline to pack up their encampment.
It's the first meeting between the two men since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential challenge against former President Trump.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
Unlike pasteurized milk, which undergoes a process that kills harmful bacteria, experts say raw milk can carry pathogens that make you sick.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
Razer sold the Zephyr mask as protection against COVID during the pandemic, but products were not tested, feds say.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Oregon is helping Medicaid patients cope with soaring heat, smoky skies and other effects of climate change.
It's invasive, harmful and can regenerate from a tiny piece of its body — it's the hammerhead land planarian, and its been increasingly sighted in Ontario.
Ryan Watson is facing a potential sentence of 12 years behind bars in Turks and Caicos after four rounds of hunting ammunition were found in his luggage.
Musk's surprise visit to the Beijing Auto Show this weekend was a "watershed moment" for Tesla, analysts said.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has given Apple weeks to answer questions about how it ensures key components in its tech are ethically and legally sourced.
Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Justin Hartley stars as Colter Shaw, a rugged survivalist who traverses the country to locate missing people and collect rewards, in the new CBS show "Tracker."
Justin Hartley returns to television as both star and executive producer of "Tracker," an action-packed drama where he plays Colter Shaw, a survivalist hunting for missing persons across the country.
Known as "The Man of Many Voices," 25-year-old comedian Matt Friend delivered a standout performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, showcasing his talent with 250 impressions of famous figures.
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu was reportedly detained for questioning and released Monday after two women accused him of sexual assault.
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
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.
The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge – signaling they are ready to mate.
Officials from the National Weather Service and the CDC are already warning Americans about record-high temperatures in the coming months thanks to seasonal changes in the La Niña climate pattern. With these rising temperatures, there's also a higher risk of wildfires and droughts. Scott Dance, a climate reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the forecast.
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Prosecutors say they will not retry George Alan Kelly, an Arizona rancher whose trial in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property ended with a deadlocked jury.
A teenage girl's remains were identified more than 50 years after her murder using DNA from the mother of a woman killed on 9/11.
Karen Read's trial for the death of police officer and then-boyfriend John O'Keefe began Monday in Massachusetts. During their opening statements, the prosecution and the defense presented differing theories on how O'Keefe died. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
A U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force was attempting to serve a warrant in Charlotte when the shooting started, the police said.
Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
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.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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?
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.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Conflicts in Israel and Ukraine have taken up a lot of the news cycle in the past months and even years. But how has the U.S.' focus on these international crises affected politics back home? Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, joins CBS News to discuss.
A former IDF soldier is breaking his silence. In an interview with CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta, he describes the culture within the Israeli military, and why he believes the bombardment of Gaza has often been indiscriminate.
A new report is examining acts of extreme violence toward people experiencing homelessness. CBS News reporter Bo Erickson looks at the causes and potential solutions for the violence.
Over the past several days, multiple tornadoes have torn across the Midwest and Great Plains. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson has the latest forecast.
Congress is back in session this week, and one of the first things it will look to address is antisemitism on college campuses. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.