The Book Report: Ron Charles on new summer reads (July 20)
The Washington Post book reviewer offers highlights from the season's fiction and non-fiction releases.
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The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (July 20)
The "Sunday Morning" book reviewer offers his picks from the summer's new fiction and non-fiction titles.
Book excerpt: "The Beast in the Clouds" by Nathalia Holt
In the latest book by the bestselling author of "Rise of the Rocket Girls," two sons of Theodore Roosevelt set out for China on a quest to find a mythical creature: the giant panda.
Book excerpt: "Bug Hollow" by Michelle Huneven
A summer lark turns tragic, and a shattered family must carry on, in the latest novel by the author of "Round Rock" and "Blame."
Book excerpt: "The Satisfaction Café" by Kathy Wang
In her search to overcome loneliness and build connections, a woman from Taiwan creates a new life for herself in California, in a gently witty new novel from the author of "Family Trust."
Book excerpt: "The Slip" by Lucas Schaefer
This debut comic novel, set in and around a boxing gym in Austin, Texas, pounces on issues of race, sex and gender identity in America today.
Book excerpt: "I Regret Almost Everything: A Memoir" by Keith McNally
The phenomenally successful New York City restaurateur's irreverent memoir recounts a life that was battered by a stroke, followed by an almost-successful suicide attempt.
Book excerpt: "Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change"
Atlantic staff writer Olga Khazan, a lifelong introvert, set out to change aspects of her personality she didn't like by forcing herself outside of her comfort zone. How about trying improv comedy?
This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 20)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
From the archives: Martin Cruz Smith on writing mysteries
Martin Cruz Smith, author of such bestsellers as "Gorky Park" and "Polar Star," died on July 11, 2025, at age 82. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that aired Oct. 20, 2002, Smith talked with correspondent Anthony Mason about how he continued writing mysteries featuring Moscow detective Arkady Renko, despite being blacklisted by the Soviet Union. He also discussed the "boring" aspects of writing, and the research he conducted in Japan for his novel "December 6," set in Tokyo on the eve of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Nature: Pumas in Patagonia
We leave you this Sunday Morning stalking the elusive Pumas at Chile's Patagonia National Park. Videographers: Michael Clark and Justin Grubb.
7/13: New York Times bestseller lists
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
Cracking the code: Using genetic genealogy to unmask serial criminals
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Cracking the Code: The hunt for sexual predator John Doe #147
In 1997, a nine-year-old Ohio boy was sexually assaulted, but his assailant could not be found. Using genetic genealogy, a recent tool for tracing family histories through DNA, Cuyahoga County prosecutors, aided by researcher Barbara Rae-Venter, were able to solve the nearly-three-decade-long crime. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
These United States: The Louisiana Purchase
Correspondent Lee Cowan reports on a moment in American history that changed our nation like no other before or since.
Trump sends California National Guard troops to Oregon
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland has recently been the site of nightly protests.
Johnson, Schumer accuse each other of not being serious in shutdown negotiations
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
CBS News poll finds few feel shutdown is worth it
Americans are concerned about effect of shutdown on economy, amid unease about jobs and inflation.
As justices confront harassment, death threats, Barrett says "I'm not afraid"
In an interview with CBS News, Justice Amy Coney Barrett said of the Supreme Court's emergency orders in the Trump cases, "This isn't the final decision."
Priscilla strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific. Maps show its path.
Hurricane Priscilla was strengthening Sunday in the Pacific Ocean, off the southwestern coast of Mexico.
Rubio says release of Gaza hostages is "most emergent and immediate phase" of Trump plan
"Let's discuss through the mediators the logistics and the mechanics behind how that happens, and that has to happen very quickly. That cannot drag on," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
AI in the military: Testing a new kind of air force
Preparing for the threats of tomorrow, the U.S. Air Force is testing drones piloted by artificial intelligence alongside aircraft flown by humans – and is teaching AI how to fight, a potential revolution in warfare.
2 dead, 12 injured in Montgomery, Alabama mass shooting
Rival gunmen started shooting at each other in a crowded downtown nightlife district in Alabama's capital city Saturday night, police said.
Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez arrested on battery charges after being hospitalized
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.