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Dwayne Betts on his mission: Living a life of second chances

At 16 he was imprisoned for a carjacking. With time on his hands, he began writing. Now an accomplished poet, playwright, attorney and MacArthur Fellow, Dwayne Betts has also founded a non-profit that provides libraries to inmates.

The Hollywood Bowl: An icon celebrates 100

Nestled in a canyon above Los Angeles, the amphitheater where such celebrated artists as the L.A. Philharmonic, Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles have performed has been the quintessential Southern California destination for music fans.

Art of the African diaspora

Works of artists from Africa, the Americas and the Caribbean from the 17th through 21st centuries are on display in the exhibition "Afro-Atlantic Histories," the most comprehensive look at the interplay of art between Africa and the Americas.

One upstanding dog

After losing a leg in an accident, Dexter, a Brittany Spaniel in Ouray, Colorado, has surprised its owner by taking adaptive behavior to a whole 'nother level. Steve Hartman reports on how Dexter's upright locomotion has proved an inspiration.

A fountain of creativity for Americans in Rome

Sitting atop a hill overlooking Italy's capital, the American Academy plays host to a range of artists, composers, writers and scholars who gather in this distinctly Italian setting aimed at stimulating creativity and collaboration - "a kind of Noah's Ark of creative people."

ER doctor on the aftermath of gun violence – on the body, and the community

Dr. Megan Ranney, the dean of public health at Brown University and an emergency room physician, talks about the importance of treating gun violence the same way we treat other public health crises – before it lands people in the ER.

The Book Report: New summer fiction and nonfiction

Washington Post book critic Ron Charles offers his picks of new titles, including the return of "Election" heroine Tracy Flick.

Passage: In memoriam

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actor James Caan, an Oscar-nominee for his performance as Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather."

From 2021: Straight talk from James Caan

We were sad to learn that actor James Caan, star of "The Godfather," "Brian's Song" and "Misery," died this week at age 82. Last year Caan talked with "Sunday Morning" about his career, stardom, depression, and the craft of acting.

Book excerpt: "Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence"

Journalist Ken Auletta writes about the Hollywood power broker and his fall after allegations of sexual abuse exposed during the #MeToo movement led to his conviction and imprisonment.

Book excerpt: "Tracy Flick Can't Win" by Tom Perrotta

The ambitious young protagonist who campaigned for high school president in the 1998 novel "Election" (memorably played by Reese Witherspoon in the film version) is back, and just as ambitious as ever.

Book excerpt: "The Latecomer" by Jean Hanff Korelitz

The author of the New York Times bestseller "The Plot" returns with a story of siblings whose fracturing family is about to get an earth-shattering new addition.

Book excerpt: "Trust" by Hernan Diaz

The essayist and author tells the story of the one of the richest men in the world – or rather four stories, as each paints a different portrait of a young stock trader whose almost-supernatural financial intuition leads to untold wealth and the "vulgar burden" of luxury.

Book excerpt: "Rickey," on the life of baseball legend Rickey Henderson

Howard Bryant's new biography tells the captivating story of the Hall of Famer who holds the MLB records for runs and stolen bases, and how he helped change the game forever.

Extended Nature Video: Rainbow trout

"Sunday Morning" takes us swimming with rainbow trout at Missouri's Roaring River State Park. Videographer: Scot Miller.

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Hosted by Jane Pauley.

"Here Comes the Sun": Mikhail Baryshnikov and Marcel the Shell

Dancer and actor Mikhail Baryshnikov sits down with Anthony Mason to discuss his role in “The Cherry Orchard” at Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York. He also voices his opinion on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Also, David Pogue meets the creators of Marcel the Shell, an animated character who stars in the film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.”

Gallery: Notable Deaths in 2022

A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.