Books
The tragic death of President James Garfield
In 1881 James A. Garfield became the second U.S. President to be assassinated. As Mo Rocca learns, however, his death could have been avoided.
Books
Why cash is losing its currency
Changing technology is making transactions less and less dependent upon the minting of money
The spirit of invention continues at Bell Labs
Founded by AT&T in 1925, the research laboratory whose staff won seven Nobel Prizes continues to innovate
Rubio: GOP has work to do to win over Hispanics
Strongly conservative Fla. Senator says Hispanic bloc concerned about issues other than immigration
Sargent Shriver: An example for fatherhood
Children of the late public servant describe the man who shaped them - as citizens and parents
Remembering their father, Sargent Shriver
Sargent Shriver was a Kennedy in-law and former presidential candidate who launched the Peace Corps, Vista, Head Start and the Job Corps. Lee Cowan sits down with Mark Shriver, Maria Shriver, and Bobby Shriver who remember the example Sargent Shriver set for them as a public servant and a father.
Marco Rubio: A GOP rising star
Marco Rubio has only been in the U.S. Senate for a year and a half, but there's a lot of speculation that the Tea Party favorite could be Mitt Romney's running-mate - and even a presidential candidate himself someday. He talks with Norah O'Donnell about his beliefs, political career, and his new autobiography.
As gender roles change, are men out of step?
Age-old views of masculinity are being questioned as women advance in education and the workplace
Are men in crisis?
In the world of higher education men are increasingly outnumbered by women, and are struggling to find work in a changing economy. Are age-old views of masculinity, bread-winning and child-rearing leaving some men behind the times? Susan Spencer reports.
The art of video games
A new Smithsonian exhibit highlights computer game graphics and advances in an interactive art form: Gaming
Confessions of a moon rock thief
Aspiring astronaut Thad Roberts hoped to one day be launched into space - but his robbery of moon rocks from a NASA safe landed him in jail
Molly Ringwald on life after teen angst
The star of classic films about teenagers is enjoying her life as an actress, wife and mother
Prohibition: America's failed "noble experiment"
How did a freedom-loving nation enact a ban on drinking alcohol? A bizarre coalition of suffragettes, Broadway producers and the KKK
Singing the praises of fat
Bring on the lard: Chefs call fat a "misunderstood" ingredient and promote its dietary health benefits
A keeper of Hollywood's secrets now spills them
In his bestselling memoir, Scotty Bowers claims to have procured companionship for stars of Hollywood's Golden Age
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.