Taxing times: Behind the Form 1040
Anthony Mason with a history of the tax code, and Americans' hate-hate relationship with paying the price of a "civilized society"
Books
Carol Burnett, through laughter and tears
The queen of TV comedy talks about her immortal variety series, and her personal family tragedy
Debbie Reynolds: Ever and always a trouper
The Hollywood star talks to Mo Rocca about her big breaks and big breakups, from "Singin' in the Rain" to Liz Taylor and Eddie Fisher
The High Holy Days of baseball
Tom Oliphant on Opening Day, and how the spiritual and secular converge on the baseball diamond
The popularity of "Mommy Porn"
These aren't the stories you'd expect grandma to read - or write
Timothy Noah on America's income immobility
New Republic senior editor says economic inequality in U.S. cuts opportunities for advancement, degrades the American Dream
Friendship: Close ties that enhance, extend life
Scientists say close relationships that help us deal with life's stresses may mean the difference for better health
"The Bible": How a hit TV miniseries was born
Roma Downey and Mark Burnett talk of their Biblical saga that's been a ratings hit for the History Channel
Re-examining the Catholic Church's celibacy rule
Two-thirds of U.S. Catholics say priests should be allowed to marry; Will transition to a new pope foster change in a centuries-old rule?
A forger of art tells all
Ken Perenyi painted hundreds of works of art in the style of past masters; Now he explains how he mastered the art of fraud
Pregnancy author Heidi Murkoff on grandchildren
The author of "What to Expect When You're Expecting," the Bible for moms-to-be, discovers a new wrinkle in motherhood
Popcorn, the snack that saved the movies
Mo Rocca with a history of popcorn, the concession stand staple which is the true Hollywood moneymaker
Saving the SS United States
The famed superliner was the fastest, most technologically advanced ship of its day; Now, conservators are trying to rescue her from the scrap yard
Ulysses S. Grant's last battle
Dying from tongue and throat cancer, the Civil War hero and ex-President spent his final days in a Herculean bid to save his family from financial ruin
Ulysses S. Grant: Great general ... lousy president?
Mo Rocca learns the truth about the man who saved the Union twice
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.