"The White Darkness": One explorer's obsession with Antarctica
Henry Worsley aimed to walk in the footsteps of the great British explorer Ernest Shackleton by attempting something no one had ever done: a solo crossing of the continent on foot
Books
Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" at 200
The mythic creation tale, born on a dare during a fateful storm, continues to pose questions today about the morals and ethics of science, and the eternal fascination with horror
"On Desperate Ground": The story of Chosin Reservoir, the Korean War's greatest battle
It was a human endurance story that began with human folly, when U.S. Marines, suffering temperatures of 50° below zero, were met by waves of Chinese forces 100,000 strong
Excerpt: "My Love Story" by Tina Turner (with audio)
In the prologue to the singer's new memoir she talks about her instinct for self-preservation
Book excerpt: "On Desperate Ground," the story of the Korean War's greatest battle
In his new book Hampton Sides recounts the fateful experience of U.S. Marines and their clash with overwhelming Chinese forces at the Chosin Reservoir
Hollywood's Michael Ovitz reflects on a lifetime of power
In his new memoir the former agent, co-founder of CAA and studio executive looks back at his legacy with both pride and regret
Book excerpt: How "Schindler's List" and "Jurassic Park" came to be
In his new memoir, "Who Is Michael Ovitz," the agent discusses how he was able to work deals involving Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Michael Crichton, and the germ of an idea about dinosaurs
Bob Woodward: "People better wake up to what's going on" in the Oval Office
For his 19th book, "Fear: Trump in the White House," the veteran reporter interviewed more than 100 officials and staffers, who describe chaos and discord in the administration
John Kerry on midterms and moving America in "a better direction"
At 74 the former senator and secretary of state continues to "invest in citizenship" by speaking out
Book excerpt: "Every Day Is Extra" by John Kerry (with audio)
In his book about a changing America, the former secretary of state writes that our nation succeeds when citizens stand up and engage on the frontlines of history
Art Garfunkel on finding his voice again
At 76 the singer, who is touring solo again after publishing a memoir, talks about his gifted voice, and the high- and low-points of his partnership with Paul Simon
Book excerpt: "Hey Mom" by Louie Anderson
The comedian who channels his mother for his Emmy-winning performance in the FX comedy "Baskets" addresses posthumous letters to his mom
Todd Fisher on life with Carrie & Debbie
The son of one Hollywood legend and the brother of another talks about his memoir, "My Girls," and a lifetime in the orbit of two irrepressible stars
Book excerpt: Todd Fisher remembers Carrie and Debbie in "My Girls"
A new memoir by a loving brother and son recounts a lifetime in the orbit of two irrepressible Hollywood stars
Seymour Hersh: The life of a "Reporter"
A memoir by the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist recounts a blockbuster career from the Golden Age of journalism
More From Sunday Morning
Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court today: "A little bit too personal and confrontational"
The former justice who was the deciding vote on some of the Supreme Court's most consequential decisions talks about the Court today, and about his memoir, "Life, Law & Liberty."
Jeremy Allen White on playing The Boss in "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere"
The star of "The Bear" talks about how he approached playing legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen in a new film, and what he found in common with him.
"A House of Dynamite": Battling a nuclear nightmare
The latest white-knuckle thriller by director Kathryn Bigelow imagines the responses within the government and the military when a single ICBM is launched toward the United States.
Donnie Wahlberg on "Boston Blue" and the return of Danny Reagan
After 14 years playing NYPD detective Danny Reagan on "Blue Bloods," Donnie Wahlberg now stars in the spinoff series "Boston Blue," patrolling the streets of his own hometown.
Celebrating America's spirit of innovation
David Pogue looks at our nation's tradition of pioneering inventors, from Thomas Edison's R&D facility in Menlo Park, N.J., to today's entrepreneurs pitching their ideas to "Shark Tank."
Book excerpt: "Life, Law & Liberty" by Justice Anthony Kennedy
In his new memoir, the former justice writes about his life's journey to becoming a lawyer, a judge, and the deciding vote on some of the Supreme Court's most consequential decisions.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Oct. 12)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Daniel Day-Lewis and Ronan Day-Lewis: Father-and-son filmmakers on making "Anemone"
The three-time Oscar-winning actor has been absent from movie screens for eight years, until a collaboration with his son, Ronan, brought him back for "Anemone," the story of a man living in self-exile.
Miley Cyrus on achieving "Something Beautiful"
The "Hannah Montana" actress-turned-Grammy-winning pop star talks about her album "Something Beautiful," sobriety, and reconnecting with her dad through music.
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.