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Salman Rushdie has come to terms with the attempt on his life the only way he knows: by writing about it in a book. He details the experience in his first television interview since the attack.
Acclaimed author Salman Rushdie says the attack on free expression now comes from both the left and the right.
Former President Bill Clinton and author James Patterson have teamed up for their third book, a thriller: "The First Gentleman," in which the commander-in-chief is a woman – and her husband stands accused of murder.
The former president and the thriller writer previously teamed up on two #1 New York Times bestsellers. And now they've written their third thriller: "The First Gentleman," about a female president and her husband, who is on trial for murder. In this web exclusive, Bill Clinton and James Patterson talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about the process and joy of their collaborations; how the characters reflect an attitude in Washington where politics is a game; and, in the current political climate, the necessity of maintaining democracy.
At 37 she became the world's youngest female head of government. Now a fellow at Harvard University, Jacinda Ardern talks about the importance of exhibiting kindness and empathy in politics.
The former president and the bestselling author team up for their third novel, this time a thriller in which the husband of the president of the United States stands trial for murder.
The Washington Post book reviewer offers highlights from the season's fiction and non-fiction releases.
The Pulitzer Prize-winner's tales of lives shattered and mended by love have broken countless hearts. In her latest, "Three Days in June," Anne Tyler details a weekend in the life of a divorced school administrator, bookended by the loss of her job and her daughter's wedding.
The tech journalist's new book examines Silicon Valley billionaire Sam Altman and his advocacy of artificial intelligence, which tech entrepreneur Elon Musk himself has called the "biggest existential threat" to humanity.
Using newly-uncovered sources, the documentary filmmaker and journalist explores Amelia Earhart's life and marriage to wealthy publisher George Putnam – a relationship that lifted love, publicity and especially risk to mythic heights.
In his debut novel, author Rob Franklin follows a young African American man whose once-bright future feels anything but guaranteed, following an arrest for drug possession and the death of a close friend.
The New York Times bestselling author of "Beautiful Ruins" is back with a new novel about a journalist living off the grid who is forced to rescue his grandchildren who are kidnapped by a right-wing militia.
Michelle Lindo-Rice, the bestselling author of "A Fortune Thanksgiving" and "The Bookshop Sisterhood," returns with a new novel about former friends healing their relationship.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author's latest novel – a New York Times bestseller – details a long weekend in the life of a divorced school administrator, bookended by the loss of her job and her daughter's wedding.
Oprah Winfrey reveals her newest selection on "CBS Mornings," praising Ocean Vuong's novel for its lyrical beauty and emotional power.
In his combination business memoir and personal journey, the former media exec opens up about topics he had vowed never to talk about, including his early relations with men, as well as his decades-long relationship with designer Diane von Furstenberg.
In his new memoir, the former TV, film and media executive explains the limitations of too much information - when instinct (for, like, what makes an intriguing Movie of the Week?) may be a better predictor of success.
On the 100th anniversary of the birth of Malcolm X, Mark Whitaker, author of "The Afterlife of Malcolm X," looks at how the charismatic and defiant Black leader's influence has grown in the decades following his assassination.
In Chelsea, Michigan, Michelle Tuplin, owner of Serendipity Books, decided to relocate her business to a larger space a few blocks away. But to move 9,000 books without breaking the bank, she asked for volunteers – and the town's book lovers did not disappoint. Steve Hartman reports.
In his book exploring the cultural hold that the activist continues to have decades after his death, journalist Mark Whitaker examines the artistic choices made by Spike Lee and Denzel Washington in their masterful 1992 biopic, "Malcolm X."
In her debut children's book, "The Girl Who Was Too Big for the Page," Geena Davis shares how feeling out of place helped her craft a story about finding confidence.
Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner talks about the life lessons he shares in his new memoir, "My Next Breath."
In 1925, a tragic tale of striving featuring an enigmatic millionaire was published – and it bombed. Since then, its reputation has only grown, to where many consider "The Great Gatsby" the Great American Novel.
E.A. Hanks says her father, actor Tom Hanks, was among the first to read "The Ten," which traces her six-month road trip in search of answers about her late mother.
The chef and humanitarian behind World Central Kitchen talks about balancing his business enterprises with the emergency relief that his organization provides in conflict zones and disaster areas around the globe.
Art dealer and filmmaker Vito Schnabel stars alongside actress and fashion icon Julia Fox in "The Trainer," a new comedy about fitness, fame and unexpected romance. The film just premiered at the Tribeca Festival and they join "CBS Mornings"
RZA, co-founder of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, sits down with "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the group's final tour and his powerful new film "One Spoon of Chocolate," which explores justice, survival, and the disappearance of young Black men in a small Ohio town.
"Maybe Happy Ending" won six Tony Awards during Broadway's biggest night on Sunday, including Best Musical. "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo hosted the star-studded event that featured a reunion of the original "Hamilton" cast celebrating 10 years since it opened on Broadway.
Carlos Alcaraz came back from two sets down and fought off three championship points to take home the men's singles title at Roland Garros. He defeated world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
In 2005, Tony Award-winning lyricist David Zippel cast six young women for his musical "Princesses" in Seattle. They each went on to continue acting on Broadway or television. Barry Petersen has the story.
"Maybe Happy Ending" won big at the 2025 Tony Awards, taking home six awards, including the coveted Best Musical.
In this web exclusive, correspondent Jim Axelrod sits down with the Doobie Brothers – John McFee, Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons – to discuss their careers, their songwriting, and the induction this week of McDonald, Johnston and Simmons into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
"Sunday Morning" looks ahead to Broadway's biggest night. Don't miss the 78th annual Tony Awards broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+ June 8.
Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons – founding and current members of the Doobie Brothers – will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. They and fellow Doobie Brother John McFee talk about reuniting on their new album, "Walk This Road."
This week, Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons – founding and current members of the Doobie Brothers – will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. As the band embarks on a summer tour, correspondent Jim Axelrod talked with them, and with fellow Doobie Brother John McFee, about reuniting on their 16th studio album, "Walk This Road"; and how the magic of songwriting has shaped the sound of the Doobie Brothers for more than half a century.
Part dance, part puppetry, and part electroluminescent wiring, Lightwire Theater creates evocative stage shows featuring dinosaurs, mythic heroes and fairy tale creatures. Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with Ian and Eleanor Carney, the husband-and-wife co-founders of the New Orleans-based company, about their imaginative blend of artistry and technology.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including American accordionist and composer Guy Klucevsek.
In this web exclusive, Jean Smart, the Emmy Award-winning star of "Hacks" and "Designing Women," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her new one-woman Broadway show, "Call Me Izzy," in which a woman escapes an abusive relationship through her love of books. They talk about the evolution of her stage and television career; being a single mom; the character of stand-up comedian Deborah Vance in "Hacks," and the critical and audience reaction to the show.
The Emmy Award-winning star of "Hacks," Jean Smart, has returned to Broadway in "Call Me Izzy," a one-woman show written by "Sunday Morning" contributor Jamie Wax. They talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about her character – a woman in an abusive marriage who escapes in a world of books. Smart also discusses her life spanning comic highs and painful loss, from starring on "Designing Women," to becoming a single mom with the sudden death of husband Richard Gilliland.
Why are the plays of William Shakespeare still so popular 400 years after his death? "Sunday Morning" talks with New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd and actor Patrick Page about the Bard's enduring tales – and the appeal of his villains.
The White House and Republican leaders in Congress are calling for quick passage of the centerpiece of President Trump's legislative agenda.
Waymo suspended part of its service in downtown Los Angeles after multiple cars were set on fire during anti-ICE protests.
The Supreme Court will release a flurry of decisions as it wraps up its term, with rulings on gender-affirming care, birthright citizenship and Planned Parenthood to come.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom suggested withholding the state's taxes amid reports the Trump administration may cut funding for the state's universities.
The crash comes weeks after a small Cessna crashed into a San Diego neighborhood in foggy weather and killed six people.
Waymo suspended part of its service in downtown Los Angeles after multiple cars were set on fire during anti-ICE protests.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom suggested withholding the state's taxes amid reports the Trump administration may cut funding for the state's universities.
Chipotle plans to debut a new ranch-flavored sauce, which rewards members can try for free, at restaurants next week.
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is expected to highlight updates to the company operating system and AI services.
Warner Bros. Discovery said it will separate its media businesses into two new companies, with cable in one and streaming and studios in the second.
The White House and Republican leaders in Congress are calling for quick passage of the centerpiece of President Trump's legislative agenda.
The Supreme Court will release a flurry of decisions as it wraps up its term, with rulings on gender-affirming care, birthright citizenship and Planned Parenthood to come.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom posted on social media that "Commandeering a state's National Guard without consulting the Governor of that state is illegal and immoral."
President Trump's new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries has taken effect amid rising tension over the president's escalating campaign of immigration enforcement.
White House National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett signaled the administration would be open to Medicare cuts if senators uncover fraud or abuse as they look at the bill.
The August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores between February and May.
Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest.
Nearly 4 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells are being recalled because the plates can dislodge and cause injury.
The Trump administration's cost-cutting efforts have encouraged departures and stalled hiring at the FDA.
The 71-year-old Texas woman was previously healthy before getting an infection from a brain-eating amoeba, a CDC case report said.
Spanish authorities have closed a number of beaches in the Valencia region after a mysterious white material washed ashore.
Ukraine's president says a new prisoner exchange with Russia is ongoing and will take days, as both sides continue launching hundreds of attack drones.
Lauren Tomasi, a 9News correspondent, was reporting live when an officer behind her suddenly raised their firearm and fired a nonlethal round at close range.
The group was trapped on the platform for three days, Open Arms said. One of the migrants gave birth to a boy, while another woman had given birth days before.
An official who asked not to be identified said the dead were members of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Art dealer and filmmaker Vito Schnabel stars alongside actress and fashion icon Julia Fox in "The Trainer," a new comedy about fitness, fame and unexpected romance. The film just premiered at the Tribeca Festival and they join "CBS Mornings"
RZA, co-founder of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, sits down with "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the group's final tour and his powerful new film "One Spoon of Chocolate," which explores justice, survival, and the disappearance of young Black men in a small Ohio town.
"Maybe Happy Ending" won six Tony Awards during Broadway's biggest night on Sunday, including Best Musical. "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo hosted the star-studded event that featured a reunion of the original "Hamilton" cast celebrating 10 years since it opened on Broadway.
Carlos Alcaraz came back from two sets down and fought off three championship points to take home the men's singles title at Roland Garros. He defeated world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
In 2005, Tony Award-winning lyricist David Zippel cast six young women for his musical "Princesses" in Seattle. They each went on to continue acting on Broadway or television. Barry Petersen has the story.
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is expected to highlight updates to the company operating system and AI services.
We asked three experts what fresh college graduates can do to prepare as artificial intelligence changes how Americans work. Here's what they said.
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.
A study found 6% of American teens have been targets of nude deepfake images that look like them. Some popular social media companies are hosting ads that show how to make these explicit fake images with the help of AI, a CBS News investigation shows. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry reports.
Meta platforms such as Instagram have marketed AI tools that let users create sexually explicit images of real people.
A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Iran's foreign minister says his country will not accept any nuclear deal with the U.S. that completely bans uranium enrichment. Anna Erickson, professor of nuclear and radiological engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Two Chinese researchers were charged with trying to smuggle strains of a fungus called Fusarium graminearum into the U.S.
A riot at Tennessee's largest prison, Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, has been contained, according to the local sheriff. The facility is reportedly still in lockdown pending an investigation. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest updates.
Authorities released new images of Travis Decker as they continue their search for the 32-year-old man accused of killing his three young daughters in Washington state 10 days ago.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers made a second motion for mistrial in the music mogul's sex trafficking and racketeering trial, claiming multiple witnesses gave false testimonies. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team has motioned for a mistrial twice since the sex trafficking and racketeering trial began. Chris Melcher, a celebrity lawyer and former sex crimes defense attorney, breaks down the latest on the charges against Combs.
Unrest in a prison northeast of Nashville has been contained, the sheriff says, and all prisoners returned to their cells after officers sprayed chemical agents into the prison yard.
Even as Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a radio satellite into orbit on Saturday, the Pentagon and NASA are pushing his competitors to speed up the development of their own spacecraft, according to the Washington Post. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has more.
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
The emerging feud between President Trump and Elon Musk could have a ripple effect on America's space program. Jeff Foust, senior staff writer for Space News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the implications.
A Japanese lander crash-landed on the moon in its second straight failure to touch down on the lunar surface. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the mission, and President Trump and Elon Musk feud's potential impact on the U.S. space program.
Officials are waiting for a status update from a private Japanese space company on its second attempt to land a private lunar lander on the moon. The lander was set to touch down Thursday afternoon, but communication with it has been completely lost. Leroy Chow, a retired NASA astronaut, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
Disagreement over rare earth minerals is at the center of trade talks between the U.S. and China in London. Algene Sajery, a fellow at the National Security Institute, joins "CBS News 24/7" with more.
Tensions were high in Los Angeles after President Trump activated California's National Guard to manage protests over immigration raids. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Rick Montanez has the latest from Los Angeles. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Olivia Rinaldi discuss the political response.
President Trump is criticizing California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his handling of the protests in the Los Angeles area over the administration's immigration crackdown. Mr. Trump's comments come after he deployed the National Guard to mitigate violence at some protests. CBS News' Elise Preston and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
A riot at Tennessee's largest prison, Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, has been contained, according to the local sheriff. The facility is reportedly still in lockdown pending an investigation. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest updates.
"Maybe Happy Ending" stole the show at the 78th Tony Awards in New York City, taking home six awards, including Best Musical. CBS News New York reporter Dave Carlin breaks down the night's biggest moments.