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The B-52s: We "never set out to change people's lives, but it happens that way"

Cindy Wilson, Keith Strickland, Kate Pierson and Fred Schneider talk about how their hobby – playing music together – exploded into a career, and how the death of bandmate Ricky Wilson almost ended The B-52s for good.

Jason Reynolds on stories told for, and by, young readers

The prolific and bestselling author of young people's literature uses his own childhood experiences to encourage kids to use their imagination to tell their stories, and engage in the complicated conversations they may evoke.

The geometry of abstraction by artist Sean Scully

Colorful grids and stripes woven together represent the signature style of the celebrated artist, the subject of a career retrospective at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

A Vietnam veteran's epic poem of war

Soldiers often write memoirs about their time in combat. One Medal of Honor recipient, retired Green Beret John Duffy, has written poetry about one of the biggest battles of the Vietnam War.

This Tokyo café serves an antidote to writer's block

Procrastination is not on the menu at the Manuscript Café, whose customers struggle to meet deadlines, thanks to the gentle nudging of the café's proprietor.

Kind hearts and open doors

In January of last year, when Gean LeVar's husband died in their Glendale, Arizona, home, the house was in such terrible condition that police were forced to condemn it. Widowed and homeless in one day, LeVar was taken in by neighbors across the street, who "adopted" their new grandmother.

Passage: In memoriam

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including Monty Norman, composer of the iconic James Bond theme.

From 2017: "First Ex" Ivana Trump

Ivana Trump, the first wife of Donald Trump, died on Thursday. She was 73. In this interview broadcast on "Sunday Morning" on October 8, 2017, she talks with correspondent Jim Axelrod about her life before and after she and her husband divorced; her thoughts about Trump's second and third wives, Marla Maples and Melania Trump; and other topics that she also addresses in her memoir, "Raising Trump."

Extended Nature Video: Yosemite's Vernal Falls

"Sunday Morning" takes us to Vernal Falls in California's Yosemite National Park. Videographer: Lance Milbrand.

An addition to the "Sunday Morning" family

We are happy to introduce the newest member of our "Sunday Morning" family: Rosabelle Darling Belton, born July 12, to "Sunday Morning" producer Robbyn Rose McFadden.

Watch the full July 17 episode!

Hosted by Jane Pauley.

Gallery: Live music is back on stage 2022

Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal, country and hip hop artists returning to live performances.

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.

"Here Comes the Sun": Sen. Raphael Warnock and Matisse

Senator and Reverend Raphael Warnock sits down with John Dickerson to discuss his hope to be re-elected this fall. Also, Rita Braver visits a new installation at the Museum of Modern Art, featuring Henri Matisse’s painting “The Red Studio.”