Kurt Andersen on the importance of sticking to the facts
In a political environment where "truthiness," lies and reckless opinions muddy the waters, a founding father's faith in facts may be what saves us
Books
Was Johnny Appleseed for real?
Mo Rocca goes in search of the frontiersman who, folklore tells us, spread orchards across the land, and meets some modern-day Johnny Appleseeds developing new varieties of the fruit
Here's looking at you, "Casablanca"
The classic wartime romance starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid marks its 75th anniversary
The essential Ta-Nehisi Coates
The bestselling author and essayist, who has become a lightning rod for his writing about race in America, says he wants readers to be haunted by his words
Art Garfunkel: Life is a surprise
At 76 the singer, who is touring solo again after publishing a new memoir, talks about his gifted voice, and the high- and low-points of his partnership with Paul Simon
Book excerpt: Art Garfunkel's "What Is It All but Luminous"
In his new memoir the singer writes of his early fascination with radio, rock 'n' roll, and a fellow classmate named Paul Simon
Mortician Caitlin Doughty on a "good death"
The unique undertaking of the bestselling author and star of YouTube's "Ask a Mortician" is to answer questions from "deathlings" about funerals and the mysteries of dying
Maria Sharapova: Back on court
After a 15-month suspension from play owing to use of a banned drug, the tennis great has returned to her winning ways
Tom Hanks: Actor, typist
The Oscar-winning star is also a typewriter enthusiast, a hobby that inspired his book of short stories, "Uncommon Type"
The genius of Leonardo da Vinci
Biographer Walter Isaacson on the Renaissance artist and inventor, whose curiosity about the world raised him from ignominious birthright to the pantheon of greatness
Excerpt: Walter Isaacson's "Leonardo da Vinci"
The bestselling author's latest biography traces the life of the Italian Renaissance artist and inventor
The newest story from Mark Twain
Literary scholars and husband-and-wife children's book illustrators turn fragments of a long-lost Samuel Clemens story into a book, "The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine"
In my opinion: Justice Antonin Scalia speaks
A new book collects speeches by the late Supreme Court Justice, whose originalist views were both polarizing and colored with humor
To "Da Vinci Code" author Dan Brown, success is no riddle
The bestselling novelist (whose latest thriller, "Origin," touches on the very existence of God) says the world is evolving beyond religion
Excerpt: Dan Brown's "Origin"
Read the prologue and opening chapter of the latest thriller featuring Robert Langdon, the symbologist of "The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels & Demons"
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.