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“Sunday Morning” Full Episode 2/21
Ted Koppel sits down with community leaders and healthcare workers to explore the roots of COVID-19 vaccine skepticism. Plus: Seth Doane speaks to Paolo Fazioli; Chip Reid reports on the Columbian Harmony Cemetery in Washington, D.C.; Nancy Giles interviews Academy Award-winning actress Ellen Burstyn; Nicholas Thompson of The Atlantic Magazine tells the tale of the man who went by the name "Mostly Harmless;" Steve Hartman tells the story of a Pizza Hut deliveryman who got a big tip; Lee Cowan sits down with Cindy McCain; and David Sedaris on his trip to the Apple Store.
A matter of trust: Overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
When coronavirus vaccinations were first offered late last year, millions of Americans flocked to sign up. But some—especially in historically underserved communities of color—were hesitant, if not outright opposed. Senior contributor Ted Koppel sits down with community leaders and healthcare workers to explore the roots of this skepticism, and the challenges of getting the vaccine to the people who need it the most.
History behind the lost Columbian Harmony Cemetery
For about 100 years starting in the late 1850s, the Columbian Harmony Cemetery in Washington, D.C. was the resting place for 37,000 Black residents. When that cemetery was sold 60 years ago, the headstones were all sold or given away as scrap. Chip Reid spoke to Virginia State Senator Richard Stuart and his wife Lisa, who vowed to help restore the dignity of the cemetery's residents after 55 of those headstones – and potentially thousands more – ended up in the water near their new farm on the Potomac River.
Paolo Fazioli, now with his son Luca, fine-tunes the art of piano making
The majestic red spruce growing in the Val Di Fiemme of Italy's Dolomites has been prized by instrument makers for centuries. Some of the best planks wind up at the piano factory of Paolo Fazioli, a pianist and engineer turned piano maker. Seth Doane speaks to Fazioli in his factory in the Italian town of Sacile, 40 minutes north of Venice, about his meticulous work, which began 40 years ago.
The authentic Ellen Burstyn
Academy Award-winning actress Ellen Burstyn has gifted audiences with a host of exquisite performances, from "The Last Picture Show," "The Exorcist" and "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," to her latest, "Pieces of a Woman," for which she's getting even more Oscar buzz, potentially becoming the oldest nominated actress ever. Correspondent Nancy Giles talks with Burstyn about channeling her childhood; playing complex characters; and the magic of "jamming" with other actors.
Cindy McCain looks at the future of the Republican Party
Former President Trump's impeachment trial may be over, but the work of repairing the Republican Party is just beginning. Lee Cowan sat down with Cindy McCain - wife of the late Republican Senator John McCain - to talk about what lies ahead and how she's using her voice to help bridge the divide.
Solving the mystery of the Appalachian hiker "Mostly Harmless"
He was a mystery who intrigued thousands: Who was the hiker who walked almost the entire length of the Appalachian Trail, living completely off the grid, only to be found dead in a tent in Florida? It took years, and the persistence of amateur sleuths. to crack the case. Nicholas Thompson of The Atlantic Magazine tells the tale of the man who went by the name "Mostly Harmless," and about the efforts stirred by the mystery of his identity to give names to nameless missing persons.
David Sedaris on his trip to the Apple Store
David Sedaris shares some thoughts on a recent experience at the Apple Store, when a trip to fix his broken laptop led to a reflection on the divide between younger and older people, and where he fits in.
Wolves of Yellowstone
Watch the majestic wolves of Yellowstone National Park. Videographer: Justin Grubb.
Pizza Hut deliveryman gets new car as tip
The Pizza Hut deliveryman has earned a reputation around Tipton, Indiana, for his devotion to customer service. Steve Hartman reports.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including radio host Rush Limbaugh and bandleader Johnny Pacheco.
Nature: Trumpeter swans
"Sunday Morning" takes us this Valentine's Day to (where else?) Valentine, Nebraska, at the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge ... a stopover for Trumpeter Swans. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
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Actor LeVar Burton: The country is still dealing with issues rooted in slavery
Preview: The star of the classic miniseries "Roots" and host of "Reading Rainbow" says America is still grappling with the legacy of enslaving people.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (February 28)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program
Solving the mystery of the Appalachian hiker "Mostly Harmless"
He was a mystery who intrigued thousands – a man who hiked almost the entire length of the Appalachian Trail, living completely off the grid, only to be found dead in a tent in Florida, with no identification. Who was he?
Overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
Community leaders and health care workers explore the roots of vaccine skepticism, and the challenges of getting them to the people who need it the most.
The search for tombstones of the Columbian Harmony Cemetery
For about 100 years starting in the late 1850s, it was the final resting place for 37,000 Black residents of Washington — including many of its most prominent citizens.
Fine-tuning the art of piano-making with Paolo and Luca Fazioli
The majestic red spruce growing in the Val Di Fiemme of Italy's Dolomites has been prized by instrument makers for centuries.
The authentic Ellen Burstyn
The Academy Award-winning actress, getting Oscar buzz for her performance in "Pieces of a Woman," talks about channeling her childhood, and the magic of "jamming" with other actors.
Cindy McCain looks at the future of the Republican Party
"We have got to overcome this. We have to. Not just as a party. But as a country. We cannot allow this," McCain said.
"Sunday Morning" Matinee: The Gatherers
Days after Broadway theatres went dark and cities shuttered last March, "Tina – The Tina Turner Musical's" Tony-nominated Daniel J. Watts sat down to write a tribute to those who gather.
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The authentic Ellen Burstyn
The Academy Award-winning actress, getting Oscar buzz for her performance in "Pieces of a Woman," talks about channeling her childhood, and the magic of "jamming" with other actors.
Kate Winslet on "Ammonite," and life during COVID
The Oscar-winning actress (who has some familiarity with viral outbreaks from her 2011 thriller "Contagion") talks about promoting her new film in a pandemic.
LGBTQ rights advocate Sarah McBride
The newly-inaugurated Delaware State Senator talks about her road to becoming America's highest-ranking transgender elected official.
"Minari" star Steve Yeun on portraying the American Dream
In his latest film the Korean American actor, who slayed zombies on "The Walking Dead," plays an immigrant dad who uproots his family to an Arkansas farm – a role that continues to bring him to tears.
Eddie Jackson, from NFL cornerback to Food Network MVP
After his football playing days ended, he took a chance with his own catering business, and soon rose to the pros as a star on the Food Network.
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Suleika Jaouad's journey "Between Two Kingdoms"
After overcoming leukemia (and documenting her nearly-four-year chemotherapy in a New York Times column, "Life, Interrupted"), Jaouad embarked on a 15,000-mile road trip to meet 22 of the many strangers who had written to her with their own stories of survival.
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (January 31)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles.
The improbable life of Mike Nichols
The director and comedian who arrived in the U.S. as a child refugee from Nazi Germany became a Tony- and Oscar-winning master of both stage and screen, mining real life for comedic and dramatic gold.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta's prescription for fighting off dementia
The neurosurgeon, CNN commentator and author of "Keep Sharp" talks about the recommended steps to a healthier brain, from diet and exercise to the value of sleep and social interaction.
Nancy Drew turns 90
It's no mystery why the venerable teenage girl detective has resonated with generations of fans.
Moments in Nature
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Wolves of Yellowstone
Watch the majestic wolves of Yellowstone National Park. Videographer: Justin Grubb.
Nature: Trumpeter swans
"Sunday Morning" takes us this Valentine's Day to (where else?) Valentine, Nebraska, at the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge ... a stopover for Trumpeter Swans. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
Nature: Florida's Ten Thousand Islands
"Sunday Morning" takes us to Florida's Ten Thousand Islands. Videographer: Charles Schultz.
Nature: Deer in New York
"Sunday Morning" takes us among the deer at the Tifft Nature Preserve in Erie County, in western New York State. Videographer: Carl Mrozek.
Nature: Winter in Minnesota
"Sunday Morning" takes us out into the cold, at Blue Mounds State Park in Minnesota. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
From The Archives
From The Archives
From 2003: Saving the Miami Blue butterfly
In this report which originally aired on April 13, 2003, “Sunday Morning” anchor Charles Osgood reports on efforts made by butterfly enthusiasts and scientists from the University of Florida to bring back from the brink a rare subspecies of butterfly, for years thought extinct until one colony was found in the Florida Keys. [Update: In 2011 the Miami Blue butterfly won emergency protection under the federal Endangered Species Act, and received formal protection the following year.]
From 1990: Innovative keyboardist Chick Corea
Multiple Grammy Award-winner Chick Corea, whose musicianship spanned genres from jazz, Latin and rock to classical, died on February 9, 2021, at age 79. In this interview originally broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" on July 22, 1990 (which featured performances by the keyboardist in Boston and Los Angeles), Corea talked with correspondent Billy Taylor about his exploration of electronics, his musical influences, and the art of creation.
From 2014: Larry Flynt's latest gamble
The pornographer and First Amendment advocate continues to be a lightning rod for controversy, but as circulation for his Hustler magazine declines, Larry Flynt is looking to new ventures, including casinos
From 2012: Pierre Cardin, the man who turned fashion on its head
Designer Pierre Cardin, who revolutionized the fashion world with his eye-popping Space Age designs and savvy licensing, died on December 29, 2020 at age 98. In this profile which originally aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" on April 22, 2012, correspondent David Turecamo talked with the man who traded in haute couture for prêt-à-porter.
From 2013: Cicely Tyson on her "Trip to Bountiful"
Oscar-nominee and three-time Emmy-winner Cicely Tyson, best known for "Sounder," "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" and "Roots," died on January 28, 2021 at the age of 96. In this profile that originally aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" April 14, 2013, Tyson talked with correspondent Lee Cowan about her return to the Broadway stage after a 30-year hiatus, to star in a revival of Horton Foote's "The Trip to Bountiful" (a performance which would earn her a Tony Award).
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"Sunday Morning" Matinee: Tap dance
James Whiteside, principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre, and tap artist Demi Remick brought the steps to Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
Artist Pierre Soulages, "The Master of Black"
The 100-year-old French painter, recently honored with a solo exhibition at the Louvre in Paris, talks with correspondent Elizabeth Palmer about how he was enlightened by the mysteries of light reflecting off the surface of black paint in his transformative abstract masterworks.
Etsy: Connecting creatives with buyers by the millions
The e-commerce site has allowed more than three million artists, designers, craftspeople and hobbyists to find markets for their work.
Artist Titus Kaphar on depicting loss and finding purpose
One of the country's hottest artists has co-founded NXTHVN, an arts program that aids emerging artists, curators and students.
Pie art: One baker's delectable designs
When Lauren Ko began posting photos of her pies on Instagram, social media ate them up; now her sweet creations and pun-filled posts grace a new cookbook, "Pieometry"
World
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U.S. targeted Iran-backed militias with seven 500-pound bombs
The airstrike was the first military action authorized by President Biden and was designed to send a message to Iran.
Atlantic Ocean circulation weakens, sparking climate worries
New study finds evidence of an unprecedented slowdown in North Atlantic Ocean circulation, likely to due to human-caused climate change.
Prince Harry opens up about "toxic" U.K. press
In a wide-ranging interview with James Corden, Harry revealed what a typical night at home is like and how he feels about "The Crown."
Oxford vaccine may be key weapon against new COVID variants
The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine's "plug and play" platform means it's easy to modify, and scientists expect an update to fight new, troubling variants by the fall.
Russians push rail trolley across border to leave North Korea
North Korea shares a border with Russia in the far eastern part of the isolated rogue nation, but there are no trains running between the countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Shaquille O'Neal hopes fans returning is a "sign we might be turning a corner"
Earlier this week, New York joined several states in reopening indoor sports arenas to a limited number of fans.
Hate crime charges filed in stabbing of Asian American man in NYC
Charges come as activists are raising alarms about the recent spate of violence and racism against Asian Americans.
How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
Congress could pass the $1.9 trillion relief bill by mid-March, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
9/11 commission leaders say Capitol attack commission must be bipartisan, have subpoena power
A partisan battle is taking shape over an independent commission to investigate the January 6 Capitol attack.
House GOP members vote on Covid bill by proxy while they attend CPAC
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi implemented proxy voting last May to give House members a way to votes while avoiding exposure to COVID-19.
Politics
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How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
Congress could pass the $1.9 trillion relief bill by mid-March, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
9/11 commission leaders say Capitol attack commission must be bipartisan, have subpoena power
A partisan battle is taking shape over an independent commission to investigate the January 6 Capitol attack.
House GOP members vote on Covid bill by proxy while they attend CPAC
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi implemented proxy voting last May to give House members a way to votes while avoiding exposure to COVID-19.
CDC shares distribution and messaging advice on J&J vaccine
On Friday, an FDA panel voted unanimously to clear the way for an emergency use authorization for the J&J vaccine.
Biden touts bipartisanship on Texas visit
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden traveled to Houston to survey the damage from Texas' recent storm.
Entertainment
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Shaquille O'Neal hopes fans returning is a "sign we might be turning a corner"
Earlier this week, New York joined several states in reopening indoor sports arenas to a limited number of fans.
How to watch the Golden Globes
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host a bicoastal Golden Globes that was postponed for nearly two months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bachelor finalist urges people to stop defending her racist photos
"Please stop. That's not our place to tell people what they can and can't be offended about," she told her followers who have defended her past racist behavior.
Prince Harry opens up about "toxic" U.K. press
In a wide-ranging interview with James Corden, Harry revealed what a typical night at home is like and how he feels about "The Crown."
Push for change in country music
Country artists Kelsea Ballerini and the Brothers Osborne discuss the ACM Awards, and the push for more female representation and inclusion in country music.
Technology
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Millions of households could get $50 monthly internet subsidy
The agency approved a $3.2 billion program to help low-income families and people who lost jobs in the last year.
Twitter to let users charge followers to see premium posts
The site is also working on other new products, including Communities that let users chat about favorite topics.
Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
Texas resident claims power provider Griddy broke price-gouging laws as winter storm knocked out power.
She came to the U.S. with $300. Now she's part of NASA's Mars mission.
Much like the name of the rover, Diana Trujillo persevered.
Moderna predicts $18.4 billion in COVID-19 vaccine sales in 2021
By comparison, the biotech company's total revenue last year was less than $1 billion. What a difference a pandemic makes.
Science
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Atlantic Ocean circulation weakens, sparking climate worries
New study finds evidence of an unprecedented slowdown in North Atlantic Ocean circulation, likely to due to human-caused climate change.
Walmart expands COVID-19 vaccine access to 35 states
The nation's biggest retailer offering immunizations -- a booster shot to U.S. efforts with more than 20 pharmacy chains.
CBS News poll: Many would get vaccine, but hesitancy remains
Partisans differ on school reopening, according to latest CBS News polling.
Dr. Fauci answers COVID vaccine questions in CBSN special
Top officials including Dr. Anthony Fauci and FEMA Administrator Bob Fenton join the CBSN special, "A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered."
California's iconic redwoods threatened by climate change
California's coastal redwoods, some standing since before Julius Caesar ruled Rome, are in a fight for their lives.
Health
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CDC shares distribution and messaging advice on J&J vaccine
On Friday, an FDA panel voted unanimously to clear the way for an emergency use authorization for the J&J vaccine.
Homemade baby formula can be life-threatening, FDA says
Food regulators warn that DIY baby formula can lead to nutritional imbalances and foodborne illness.
Walmart expands COVID-19 vaccine access to 35 states
The nation's biggest retailer offering immunizations -- a booster shot to U.S. efforts with more than 20 pharmacy chains.
Oxford vaccine may be key weapon against new COVID variants
The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine's "plug and play" platform means it's easy to modify, and scientists expect an update to fight new, troubling variants by the fall.
Millions of Americans unable to get 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot
Hospital and public health officials say vaccine supply and scheduling snafus are a big reason for 2nd-dose delays.
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Millions of Americans unable to get 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot
Hospital and public health officials say vaccine supply and scheduling snafus are a big reason for 2nd-dose delays.
How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
Congress could pass the $1.9 trillion relief bill by mid-March, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
Woman claims power provider is breaking Texas price-gouging law with sky-high charges during state's deep-freeze outages.
Financial services giant TIAA names first woman CEO
Banking executive will succeed Roger Ferguson Jr. and become the second Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company.
Millions of households could get $50 monthly internet subsidy
The agency approved a $3.2 billion program to help low-income families and people who lost jobs in the last year.
Crime
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Hate crime charges filed in stabbing of Asian American man in NYC
Charges come as activists are raising alarms about the recent spate of violence and racism against Asian Americans.
Do USB drives hold clues to what happened to Madeleine McCann?
The discovery was made at an abandoned factory deep in the woods of Germany, once owned by a convicted sex offender who is at the center of the missing child case.
Lady Gaga's dog walker shot as 2 of her dogs were stolen
The singer is offering a $500,000 reward for their safe return, a spokesperson for Lady Gaga confirmed to CBS News.
Ex-Olympic coach dies by suicide after facing charges
"This is a tragic end to a tragic story for everyone involved," said the Michigan attorney general.
Assaults on Asian Americans spike amid coronavirus pandemic
Some blame the rise of anti-Asian discrimination on the former president's rhetoric in his description of the coronavirus pandemic.
Space
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She came to the U.S. with $300. Now she's part of NASA's Mars mission.
Much like the name of the rover, Diana Trujillo persevered.
Maiden flight of Blue Origin rocket slips to late 2022
The launch will come a year later than planned after Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin lost out on a major Space Force contract.
Mars rover beams back spectacular panorama
The rover's high-power Mastcam-Z dual camera instrument provides astonishingly detailed images of the red planet.
NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
Eagle-eyed space enthusiasts spotted a hidden message in binary code within the pattern of the rover's parachute.
NASA rover sends video and audio from Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has sent back video of its descent and landing on Mars, as well as audio recorded on the red planet. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
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Madeleine McCann disappearance: Was a monster hiding in plain sight at a vacation resort?
An inside look at the investigation into Christian Brueckner, the new suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
"The Deliveryman Murders": How investigators connected the cases
Two men are shot and killed at their homes 2,800 miles apart by a man delivering a package – how a car full of clues helped solve the murders.
Photos: Rare snowfall blankets the Mediterranean
An unusual winter weather pattern brought snow to places that rarely see it.
Evidence photos: Reuschel attempted murder case
Mike Reuschel told police he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an intruder, but she later told police her husband was the real assailant.
Ranking every Super Bowl, from worst to first
There have been some super games since 1967, but which one is the best?
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Representative Peter Meijer on "The Takeout"
Republican Congressman Peter Meijer of Michigan joins Major to talk about repercussions of second impeachment vote, the future of the GOP with or without Donald Trump, and the upcoming vote for President Biden's coronavirus relief package on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
"A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered"
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top experts answer coronavirus vaccine questions as part of “A Shot of Hope,” a CBSN special about the rollout and distribution of coronavirus vaccines across the U.S. Anchored by Tanya Rivero, this CBSN special hour focuses on the latest medical updates, the status of vaccine distribution, the struggle to get back to work and school, and the trust and access issues among minority communities.
CBS viewers raise $300K for military families in need
"CBS Evening News" viewers donated more than $300,000 in 48 hours to help feed military families who are facing food insecurity during the pandemic.
House set to approve $1.9 trillion stimulus plan
The House is set to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill, possibly without Republican support. Kris Van Cleave shares the latest.
U.S. bombs Iranian-backed militia in Syria
The Biden administration said the seven bombs it dropped on Iran-backed militia in Syria were meant to send "an unambiguous clear message." David Martin has more on the first military action authorized by President Biden.