Almanac: The discovery of penicillin
On September 28, 1928, an accident in the lab of Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming led to a find that revolutionized medicine. Charles Osgood reports.
On September 28, 1928, an accident in the lab of Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming led to a find that revolutionized medicine. Charles Osgood reports.
David Martin takes a look at the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, D.C., dedicated to the millions of veterans wounded in service to their country, and speaks with one young veteran whose story is featured on the new monument.
Hollywood's "Most Eligible Bachelor" wed Amal Alamuddin, a human rights lawyer, at a private ceremony in Venice, Italy. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Critic David Edelstein previews one of the new fall season's most talked-about films: David Fincher's "Gone Girl," starring Ben Affleck, which he calls "an elegantly wicked mystery."
The president sits down with Steve Kroft for a wide ranging interview about foreign and domestic issues, including the bombing campaign he ordered against ISIS. Watch Steve Kroft’s full report, "President Obama: What makes us America."
Correspondent Lee Cowan puts the pedal to the metal for a thrilling ride with the members of the First Family of Drag Racing: National Hot Rod Association champion John Force and his three daughters, Courtney, Ashley and Brittany.
More than half a century after Edgar Bergen helped popularize the art form, a new generation of ventriloquists is learning to let their dummies do the talking. Bill Geist heads to the annual ventriloquists convention outside Cincinnati, where ventriloquists like Carla Rhodes try to have the last word with their dummies.
In the tiny town of Wallkill, New York, a tiny football team has been licking its wounds. As the players were running off the field in a victory celebration, their breakaway banner didn't. How does an aspiring young football team rebound from a setback? Steve Hartman has the answer.
Financial advisor Ray Martin has advice for a teenager about how to be smart about the money she has to spend.
Correspondent Michelle Miller gets some tips on swing dancing, including a signature Lindy hop move known as an aerial, from the "Queen of Swing," 94-year-old Norma Miller, and Chazz Young, son of the man who invented many classic swing dance moves in the 1930s, Frankie Manning.
The food historian's take on a staple of the Jewish family's (or any family's) kitchen.
The food historian and cookbook author presents a Jewish tradition.
A Jewish tradition, from the kitchens of the New York City landmark.
A New York City landmark offers its version of a staple of Jewish cuisine.
4D movies are the latest innovation aimed at getting Americans off their couches and back in the theaters. Is it the next big thing for Hollywood? Brandon Scott reports.
Renowned music photographer Danny Clinch joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to share some of his best photos and the tools of his trade.
Investors are looking forward to new reports on personal income and consumer spending numbers. Also, passengers flying on European carriers may soon be able to use their phones and electronics any time they want during a flight. Karina Mitchell reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
The September jobs report will be the highlight in a big week of economic data to start the new quarter. August's result was softer than expected. Jill Schlesinger reports on that and more in her look at the business week ahead.
Remarkable video shines a new light on the capital city of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Video courtesy of Sarah Harnisch. Like her on Facebook. Music by The Analog Affair.
The dark side of the underground pot business and its harmful impact on the environment is revealed. Guarded by armed sheriff’s deputies and two biologists, KPIX's Joe Vazquez takes a closer look.
Researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine are testing how quickly children with autism recognize a tone and a picture of a circle. As Wendy Gillette reports, the results could help classify and diagnose the condition earlier.
Chinese company Alibaba is now valued at $231 billion after taking its shares public last week in the most valuable IPO in Wall St. history. How did Jack Ma build Alibaba into the world’s largest e-commerce company, dwarfing Amazon and eBay combined? Lara Logan went to China to find out. Watch her report Sunday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
The "suitsy" is all the rage in San Francisco, California after one entrepreneur decided that coordinating a suit was too much work. Jesse Herzog decided to stitch the shirt, pants and blazer together.
Nick Dietz compiles some of the week's best viral videos, including an inspirational post-game interview, a waltz on the walls of city hall and giving back to those who give. Plus, a tiny team defeats their opponents, but loses to their banner. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.
Experts say the new bash bug could can compromise computers using Linux and Mac OS X operating systems. Also, Game Stop is hiring about 25,000 seasonal employees for the holidays. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.