Books
Almanac: Tom Sawyer
On July 21, 1875 Samuel Clemens (better known by his pen name Mark Twain) copyright-registered "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"
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Analyzing products of the future that flopped
The Segway, New Coke and the Toaster Egg are just some of the marketing fiascos preserved in the New Product Works collection
Library of Congress: Preserving past and present for the future
Carol Highsmith: working on a decades-long project photographing all 50 states and the District of Columbia for the Library of Congress
Web extra: Stephen King on storytelling
In extended interview, author talks about his writing process, the existence of evil, and revisiting the characters of his classic, "The Shining"
Stephen King and his compulsion to write
The prolific author talks "Under the Dome," adaptations of his stories for films and TV, and why he pulled one of his novels out of circulation
Jillian Michaels on exercising her staying power
The personal trainer and "Biggest Loser" host intends to be much more than "the girl that screams on TV," and for a long time
Astronaut wives: The other space pioneers
As the men of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo space programs reached further to the Moon, their spouses back home faced stresses and celebrity in an orbit all their own
Jim Gaffigan: Standing up to fatherhood
Comedian and author of "Dad Is Fat" uses his five kids as grist for his successful standup routines on being a parent
Astronaut family portraits
Photos of the families of NASA's Mercury, Gemini and Apollo astronauts, pioneers all
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on life beyond the court
The NBA legend and leukemia survivor goes beyond the stats to inspire others
Texting: Can we pull the plug on our obsession?
In psych experiment majority of students couldn't go 24 hours without their cellphones; Is our love affair with technology making us more disconnected from people?
Extended transcript: Interview with Dwight Gooden
Web exclusive: Former Met and Yankee star talks of his nickname, his father's influence on his sports career, and the escape he sought in drugs even during his greatest success
Dwight Gooden comes clean
The pitching ace's tremendous success at a very early age was marred by alcohol and drugs, but now he talks about finally overcoming addiction
When some liberators were criminals
Newly-opened archives reveal evidence of crimes committed by some Allied forces as they liberated the French people from Nazi occupation
Book excerpt: "Doc: A Memoir"
The former Mets star pitcher and Cy Young winner writes about one of the lowest points of his life - right after a World Series victory
More From Sunday Morning
Jim Gaffigan on the summer harvest: Too many cukes!
The comedian and aspiring gardener talks about the advantages, and disadvantages, of a bountiful harvest.
"John's Version": John Fogerty on re-recording Creedence Clearwater Revival hits
One of the founding members of Creedence Clearwater Revival lost control of his own songs when the band broke up in the early 1970s. Now, after buying back rights to his Creedence catalog, John Fogerty has come back to his music, recording the album "Legacy."
Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the mysteries of chronic pain
Jane Pauley talks with the author of "It Doesn't Have to Hurt" about the body's defenses against pain; and with Ed Mowery, whose decades-long experience with pain led to a revolutionary surgery and treatment.
"Painting Energy": Alex Katz spotlights his favorite artists
A master of figurative art is now focused on the work of other artists, gifting a collection of more than 100 paintings by emerging and established artists to Maine's Portland Museum of Art.
How is artificial intelligence affecting job searches?
AI has already become a disruptor in the labor market, as job postings declined over the past year by 6.7%, with entry-level positions especially hard-hit. But not all industries are affected by the push for AI.
The Book Report: New books for fall (Aug. 31)
The Washington Post book reviewer offers upcoming highlights from the new season's fiction and non-fiction releases.
Book excerpt: "Mother Mary Comes to Me" by Arundhati Roy
The Booker Prize-winning author of "The God of Small Things" is now publishing her first memoir, exploring her formative and tumultuous relationship with her mother, and how it shaped her life and career.
Book excerpt: "Heart the Lover" by Lily King
The award-winning author of "Writers & Lovers" and "Euphoria" returns with her latest novel about a young woman reflecting on her complicated friendship with two male classmates in college.
Book excerpt: "It Doesn't Have to Hurt" by Dr. Sanjay Gupta
In his new book, the neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN writes about chronic pain, and the innovative techniques now being used to study and treat it.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (August 31)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.