America's "Forgotten War," south of the border
Mo Rocca examines the Mexican-American War (a.k.a. the "American Invasion"), which still stirs passion among Mexicans 165 years later
Books
Michelle Obama: Cherishing her platform
The first lady talks of inspiring better health, helping to heal victims of violence, and the struggles of parenting
First lady Michelle Obama on her years in the White House
First lady Michelle Obama has enjoyed accomplishment and faced moments of national grief while living in the White House
The future isn't what it used to be
Why don't we have flying cars and hotels in space? Mo Rocca explores what futurists got wrong (with poll)
Google's Eric Schmidt and the New Digital Age
Says that despite the efforts of repressive gov'ts, global citizens will find ways to connect via the Internet, but will have to work even harder to protect their privacy from thieves
The future flops
They were supposed to be making our lives easier, but many of them did not succeed
Googleing Eric Schmidt
Eric Schmidt, takes correspondent Rita Braver on a tour of the past and the near-future
The future that never was
Yesterday's tomorrow was a wondrous place, full of amazing gadgets and technologies that would change our lives
If only: Dealing with regret
Regret over loss, past mistakes, or paths not taken can leave lasting emotional scars, but a new blog presents a method to express feelings previously unspoken
Flower power: The unfolding research on plants
Scientists who study plants at a molecular level say that gardens are a sensorial experience for the plants
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"
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
More From Sunday Morning
"Hail and farewell": A tribute to those we lost in 2025
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.
Luke Burbank on making realistic New Year's resolutions
Forget about hitting the gym, or signing up for a foreign language app. Luke Burbank resolves to do far better with his New Year's resolutions in 2026 by committing to goals he can actually keep … probably.
The history of the New Year's Eve ball drop
Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Now, a brand-new ball, covered with more than 5,000 handcrafted Waterford Crystal discs, will help ring in 2026.
Top news headlines of 2025 month-by-month
From political upheavals and gun violence, to the first American-born pope, "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks back at key events of a transformative year in U.S. history.
Good news you may have missed in 2025
The bad news from the past year (and there was a lot of it) drowned out much of the GOOD news that made smaller headlines. David Pogue reports on some of 2025's best underreported stories.
The Book Report: Ron Charles' picks from 2025
The Washington Post book reviewer offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his picks for fiction and non-fiction titles to add to their New Year's reading lists.
Book excerpt: "Guilty by Definition" by Susie Dent
This debut novel is a mystery in which a dictionary editor at Oxford turns to word-sleuthing in order to unravel a family member's long-ago disappearance.
Book excerpt: "Black Moses" by Caleb Gayle
The award-winning journalist's latest book recounts the rise of Edward McCabe, an activist who, during Reconstruction, lobbied for a Black-governed state in the Oklahoma Territory.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 28)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
A New Mexico monastery where the silence calls
The Monastery of Christ in the Desert, in Northern New Mexico, is home to 15 Benedictine monks, some livestock, and a guesthouse for people looking for a little quiet in this turbulent world. "Sunday Morning" pays a visit.