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Architectural losses from the L.A. wildfires

Thousands of structures were destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires, including some architectural and historic landmarks. "Sunday Morning" looks at some of the treasures lost.

• Jan 19
• 01:00

Steve Guttenberg talks the L.A. wildfires, and caring for his hero dad

As the Palisades Fire exploded in his hometown, the actor was moving abandoned cars so emergency vehicles could get through. He spoke about the importance of making a difference; and about caring for his late father, Stanley, whom he calls his "anchor."

• Jan 19

Steve Guttenberg on caring for a hero, and being one

As the Palisades Fire exploded, Steve Guttenberg, one of the biggest movie stars of the 1980s and '90s, was moving abandoned cars so emergency vehicles could get through. Six sleepless days later, and with much of his hometown reduced to ruins, he was still there to help protect his and his neighbors' homes. He spoke with CBS News contributor Lisa Ling about the importance of making a difference; and about caring for his late father, Stanley, whom he calls his "anchor," and whom he writes about in the book "Time to Thank: Caregiving for My Hero."

• Jan 19
• 07:54

Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"

Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.

• Jan 19

Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"

In 2022, climate scientist Peter Kalmus moved his family out of Altadena, California, to North Carolina, to a place he hoped would be "less fiery." His old house burned to the ground in last week's wildfires, while North Carolina suffered the effects of Hurricane Helene last fall. Kalmus tells correspondent Tracy Smith he hopes people are finally listening to warnings about climate change. Smith also talks with amateur meteorologist Edgar McGregor, who warned his fellow Altadena residents to get out as the flames approached; and with John Vaillant, author of "Fire Weather: On the Front Lines of a Burning World."

• Jan 19
• 07:08

Perle Mesta, the renowned social queen of Washington

Socialite Perle Mesta used her fortune to host inclusive dinner parties in Washington, D.C., becoming one of the most famous women in the world – "The Hostess with the Mostes' on the Ball."

• Jan 19

Perle Mesta, the renowned social queen of Washington

The widow of a steel magnate, socialite Perle Mesta used her fortune to host inclusive dinner parties in Washington, D.C., in the 1940s and '50s, becoming known as "The Hostess with the Mostes' on the Ball" (after Irving Berlin celebrated her in the musical, "Call Me Madam"). Mesta became one of the most famous women in the world, and her influence – on politics and on the social scene – is examined by Meryl Gordon in her new biography, "The Woman Who Knew Everyone." CBS News' Erin Moriarty talks with Gordon; with 99-year-old former journalist Marie Ridder, who attended some of Mesta's parties; and with Washington insider Sally Quinn, who doubts that any power broker today could pull off what Mesta once did so brilliantly: getting Democrats and Republicans to sit down at a dinner table and see eye-to-eye.

• Jan 19
• 08:07

Passage: In memoriam

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including director David Lynch, the visionary behind "Blue Velvet," "Twin Peaks" and "Mulholland Drive"; and Milwaukee Brewers sportscaster and actor Bob Uecker.

• Jan 19
• 01:16

Inside "Beyond the Gates," TV's newest soap opera

In the world of daytime network TV, only a handful of long-running soap operas have survived. But in February, CBS is launching a new one: "Beyond the Gates," which traces a prominent African American family living in a gated community outside of Washington, D.C. Correspondent Nancy Giles goes behind the scenes of the new series, and talks with the creatives and actors who say you've never seen a soap like this.

• Jan 19
• 07:15

Tamara de Lempicka's vibrant life and art

A giant of early 20th century art, whose glamorous figurative paintings of women played an important role in defining Art Deco, is now the subject of her first-ever U.S. retrospective, currently at the de Young Museum of San Francisco.

• Jan 19

Tamara de Lempicka's vibrant life and art

Tamara de Lempicka (1894–1980), one of the giants of early 20th century art, is now the subject of the first-ever U.S. retrospective of her works. Correspondent Faith Salie visits the de Young Museum of San Francisco, to learn how Lempicka's glamorous figurative paintings of the modern woman played an important role in defining the aesthetic of Art Deco, and why Lempicka herself is so little-known compared to other modern masters.

• Jan 19
• 04:54

Writing the first draft of President Biden's legacy

President Biden leaves office this week with significant legislative and policy achievements, the effects of which may not be seen for years. But in spite of those successes, Biden's legacy likely rests largely in the hands of his successor: Donald Trump. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes talks with Atlantic staff writer Franklin Foer, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, about how history will remember Joe Biden.

• Jan 19
• 06:37

Writing the first draft of President Biden's legacy

President Biden leaves office this week with significant legislative and policy achievements, the effects of which may not be seen for years. But his legacy likely rests largely in the hands of the man he tried to keep from returning to the White House.

• Jan 19

Almanac: January 19

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

• Jan 19
• 00:42

Israel-Hamas ceasefire goes into effect in Gaza

Israel is gripped, waiting for Hamas to begin releasing hostages under the terms of the new ceasefire agreement, which began early Sunday morning in Gaza. Hamas and some of its supporters celebrated the ceasefire as a victory, but it's come at a devastating price. Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Jan 19
• 02:40

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