A hero's tale
Medal of Honor recipient Army Capt. Will Swenson resorted to desperate measures while his company was pinned down by Afghan militants
Profiles
Alan Greenspan: What I got wrong
As Fed Chairman from 1987 to 2006, he was king of America's booming economy - so how did he miss the looming financial crisis?
The passion of Bobby Orr
Mo Rocca hits the ice with the hockey great who, after a brief but brilliant career, refused to let an agent's embezzlement of his fortune dampen his joy for the game
Why Ron Howard gets a "Rush" from directing
Filmmaker's latest dramatizes famed rivalry between racers James Hunt and Niki Lauda, a story so unusual audiences may not believe it's not Hollywood fiction
Two Sirs: Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart
The actors discuss their craft, their friendship, and their teaming up for Broadway's "Waiting for Godot" and "No Man's Land" (with web-exclusive video)
The real "Captain Phillips"
Richard Phillips' 2009 rescue from Somali pirates is now an acclaimed film; David Martin talks with the actors and director - and with the captain himself
Remembering, and recapturing, the real Janis Joplin
A new Broadway musical shines a spotlight on the greatest white female blues singer of the rock era, whose voice could both blow your mind and break your heart (with streaming audio)
Chris Christie, a fighter from Jersey
N.J.'s Republican governor running for re-election says it would be "stupid" to decide now whether to make a White House run in 2016
Extended interview: Ron Howard on directing
Web extra: The filmmaker behind "Rush" talks about transitioning from acting to the director's chair; his fascination with Formula One racing; and the influence of "The Graduate" on his career
Almanac: Magic Johnson
On Sept. 29, 1992, Lakers fans learned that the NBA great who had retired because of his HIV infection was headed back to the court
Cher speaks her mind
After nearly half a century in show business, the singer-actress has a new album out - and a lot to talk about (with streaming audio)
"Shawshank" star Tim Robbins returns to prison
The actor-director-activist offers inmates tools for life by teaching acting classes behind bars
Richard Blanco on creating a mental space through poetry
The openly gay Latino poet talks of the long road traveled to read at President Obama's second Inauguration, and of the rare spotlight given to poetry in America
Mark Kirk: The Senator's comeback
A year after suffering a debilitating stroke that left him partially paralyzed, the junior Senator from Illinois returned to Washington - changed and unchanged
The continuing saga of Earth, Wind & Fire
Four decades after forming (and re-forming), the band renowned for its dynamic blend of R&B, soul, funk and rock is still blowing the roof off
More From Sunday Morning
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.
Yusuf/Cat Stevens on his "Road to Findout"
The singer-songwriter who renamed himself Yusuf Islam talks about his new memoir, "Cat on the Road to Findout," his lifelong spiritual quest, and about trying to find and understand himself as an artist.
Encountering ICE: A "David vs. Goliath" moment
In city after city, the Trump administration has been testing limits of the law in apprehending and detaining people suspected of being undocumented, many of whom have no criminal record.
Banning cellphones in schools: Are the kids alright?
Most states now have, or are considering, bans of cellphones in public schools. For a generation that grew up with smartphones, being without is a whole new world.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Oct. 5)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Freed Hamas hostage Eli Sharabi on rebuilding his life after 491 days in captivity
Eli Sharabi, who was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, before being released last February, explains why he remains optimistic for the future.
The Zombies and their bumpy road to rock 'n' roll immortality
Part of the 1960s British pop invasion that began with The Beatles, The Zombies took a lot longer for success to catch up with them. Now their most famous album, 1968's "Odessey and Oracle," has been remastered.
Jennifer Lopez on "Kiss of the Spider Woman"
The actress talks about playing a screen goddess in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical "Kiss of the Spider Woman"; her love of movie musicals; and her long road from the Bronx to Hollywood.