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Entertainment - "The Odyssey" inspires interest in original poem - Before Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," there was Homer's original epic poem. Kelly Olson, graduate chair of the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Western Ontario, joins CBS News to unpack the history of the Greek tale. 5H ago - 5:34

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Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner who played Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2," dies -- Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."

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Stars of "The Odyssey" preview film -- Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon, who star in "The Odyssey," speak to "CBS Mornings" about the movie, the challenges they faced during filming and working with Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan.

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From the archives: Pat Oliphant and the art of political cartoons -- Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant, whose acidic drawings skewering political figures were syndicated in as many as 500 publications around the world, died on July 13, 2026 at age 90. In this April 16, 2000 "Sunday Morning" story, Oliphant talked with Morley Safer about caricature, censorship, and the influence of the first great political cartoonist, 19th century French master Honore Daumier, whose grotesque drawings of King Louis Philippe led to a curtailment of press freedom in France in 1835. -- Apr 16, 2000

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George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show -- George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman​, prison inmate​, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant. -- Jul 16

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"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill's cause of death revealed -- The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods." -- Jul 16

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Behind the "Better in Person" talk show -- Author and journalist Stephen Dubner, who rose to fame when he co-wrote The New York Times bestseller "Freakonomics," talks with "CBS Mornings" about launching his own weekly talk show on YouTube, "Better in Person." Dubner discusses how the show got its start, his wide range of guests and why he decided to self-finance it. -- Jul 15

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Insider at "The Wolf of Wall Street" firm opens up: "My lifestyle was insane" -- The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont. -- Jul 14

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Gelfand on "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" -- "The Real Wolf of Wall Street," a new documentary from See It Now Studios on Paramount+, focuses on the real-life story of infamous stockbroker Jordan Belfort and his brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont. Howie Gelfand, a former partner at Stratton Oakmont, explains why he decided to be part of the documentary and how the 2013 film, "The Wolf of Wall Street," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, got the real story wrong. -- Jul 14

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Alan Ritchson on thriller "Motor City" -- Alan Ritchson talks about starring in "Motor City," which has nearly no dialogue, how his process was different and why he thinks it will resonate with audiences. -- Jul 14

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States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger -- A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports. -- Jul 13

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Mick Jagger on music and politics -- Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss. -- Jul 13

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Extended interview: Sean Evans -- Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Sean Evans about how he came to host "Hot Ones," his interview with Conan O'Brien, who he would like to see on the show and more. -- Jul 13

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Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78 -- New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says. -- Jul 13

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7/12: Sunday Morning -- Hosted by Tracy Smith. Featured: The only successful coup in U.S. history; Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"; Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.; singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams; "Take Me Home, Country Roads"; and a Tuscany tradition: wine barrel races. -- Jul 12

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