Новости за 02.08.2020

CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on the growing number of coronavirus cases and infections nationwide.

The Columbia Broadcasting System was part of George Schweitzer's family – and as chairman of marketing, it was his job to make sure it would be part of yours, too

Today on "Face the Nation," Coronavirus deaths and infections continue to rise in the U.S. as July marks the worst month for new cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

Looking for the perfect summer read? Washington Post book reviewer Ron Charles discusses four new fiction and non-fiction titles: "Utopia Avenue" by David Mitchell; "Make Russia Great Again" by satirist Christopher Buckley; "Begin Again," about the writer James Baldwin; and "Hamnet," Maggie O'Farrell's historical novel about the son of William Shakespeare.

“Sunday Morning” takes us to Cades Cove, on the Tennessee side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Videographer: Scot Miller.

The calendar may say it's August, but comedian Jim Gaffigan isn't buying it, 'cause he's still trapped in a routine of doing the same things he did months ago.

Concern about President Trump's handling of coronavirus pandemic is continuing to take a political toll on him.

Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles

George Schweitzer, the longtime chairman of marketing at CBS and a passionate chronicler of the network's history, has spent decades promoting a network that has been an integral part of his family. He gave correspondent Lee Cowan a tour of his memorabilia-filled office, and talked lore about CBS's storied history, from Captain Kangaroo to David Letterman.

Since the ripe old age of 13, Tanya Tucker has had nearly two dozen Top-40 albums. And after more than 50 years on stage, her latest album, "While I'm Livin'," has gotten the best reviews of her career (and won two Grammy Awards earlier this year). CBS News' Bob Schieffer sits down with the singer who was once country music's wild child, and whose voice has never had more to offer than it does today. (Originally broadcast January 5, 2020.)

“Sunday Morning” remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including “Alley Cat” composer Bent Fabric; William English, who developed the computer mouse; actress Olivia de Havilland (“Gone With the Wind,” “The Heiress”); businessman and onetime GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain; and Sir Alan Parker, director of such films as “Midnight Express” and “Fame.”

In the time of social distancing because of COVID, we are missing out on one of the most important facets of human interaction: hugging. Contributor Luke Burbank talks with experts about how the physical act of giving and getting a hug can boost our oxytocin hormone levels, and how we can still get a good hug when we really need one.

The singer who was once country music's wild child is getting the best reviews of her career, with a voice that has never had more to offer than it does today

In a time of social distancing because of COVID, we are missing out on an important human interaction, depriving us of the hormone oxytocin

With so many of us staying at home these days and spending more time in the kitchen, vanilla sales, of all things, are booming. Correspondent Seth Doane travels to the island of Madagascar – which supplies 80% of the world's vanilla – to learn more about the extraordinarily colorful (and sometimes unsavory) story of a familiar spice, and why this valuable cash crop can be worth more by weight than silver.

Actress and singer Linda Lavin says that, since the pandemic began, she has been busier than ever – from releasing a new album to performing weekly online concerts. The star of the classic sitcom "Alice" tells correspondent Mo Rocca that much of her success derives from the fact that she has always advocated for herself.

David Allen Sibley has been called the most important illustrator of birds since John James Audubon or Roger Torey Petersen, and his "Sibley Guides to Birds" have sold more than two million copies. Rita Braver finds out how the bird fancier became one of the most respected and successful chroniclers of avian life. (Originally broadcast November 17, 2019.)

Since the pandemic began, the star of the classic sitcom "Alice" has performed online concerts, and released a new album – evidence that much of her success comes from always advocating for herself

The tropical storm continued to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the Bahamas as it passed over the island chain.

One of the most respected and successful chroniclers of avian life has produced bestselling field guides for birdwatchers, covering more than 800 species

High-speed Internet access has been the foundation of work, school, commerce, church services, and even doctor's visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is great … IF you have high-speed Internet. Yet, about half of Americans do not. David Pogue reports on the broadband divide in our country, where for many high-speed internet is either unavailable or unaffordable.

For about half of Americans, high-speed internet – a modern necessity, especially now during the COVID pandemic – is either unavailable or unaffordable

In this web extra video, correspondent Seth Doane visits Madagascar, the world's largest vanilla producer, and learns about processing vanilla beans at the Madagascar Spices Company in Ampandrozonana. He also talks with Josephine Lochhead, president of Cook Flavoring Company, about her personal fascination with the aroma of this popular spice.

In this web exclusive, actress Linda Lavin, who starred as a single mother working as a waitress in the TV sitcom “Alice” (1976-1985), talked with correspondent Mo Rocca about how her character was viewed as a role model for working moms, and how she became politicized to talk about the difficulties facing working women.

In recent years, Brimley's pitchwork for Liberty Mutual had turned him into an internet sensation for his drawn out pronunciation of diabetes as "diabeetus."