From the archives: Mount St. Helens erupts in 1980
Mount St. Helens in Washington erupted 46 years ago, on May 18, 1980. Here’s how the “CBS Evening News” covered the event. Source link
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From the archives: David Letterman on launching
Ahead of the premiere of “The Late Show” in August 1993, host David Letterman sat down with “CBS This Morning” to discuss his break from his previous late night show, what viewers could expect from his CBS debut and more. Source link
From the archives: Dan Rather interviews Fidel Castro in 1996
In July of 1996, CBS News’ Dan Rather traveled to Cuba to interview Fidel Castro. The two discussed a number of subjects about the country and Castro’s life. Source link
From the archives: Cuba shoots down 2 civilian planes in 1996
On Feb. 24, 1996, Cuba shot down two civilian aircraft, prompting global outcry. Watch CBS News’ coverage of the aftermath. Source link
From the archives: Edward R. Murrow’s World War II broadcasts
During World War II, CBS News Radio broadcaster Edward R. Murrow brought news of the war – with immediacy and empathy – into the homes of Americans. In this “Sunday Morning” report originally aired on May 7, 1995, Charles Osgood looked back at the journalist whose words helped listeners an ocean away see what he … Read more
Archives released too much of Mikie Sherrill’s military record to ally of her opponent in N.J. governor’s race
Update: In March 2026, the inspector general for the National Archives and Records Administration concluded that the improper release of New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s largely unredacted military records during last year’s governor’s race was the result of human error, not political design. Read the latest here. Washington — A branch of the National Archives … Read more
From the archives: USSR announces Chernobyl power plant explosion in 1986
On April 28, 1986, Swedish scientists detected high levels of radiation, bringing to light the reactor explosion that occurred two days earlier at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Soviet Ukraine. Watch CBS News’ coverage from that day. Source link
From the archives: President Ronald Reagan shot in 1981
On March 30, 1981, a gunman shot and wounded President Ronald Reagan outside the Washington Hilton hotel in the nation’s capital. Watch a CBS News special report from that day. Source link
From the archives: Strandbeests, wind-powered works of art
For years Dutch artist Theo Jansen has created what he calls Strandbeests – ambulatory contraptions that walk across the beach powered by nothing but the wind. Elizabeth Palmer reports on these eclectic works of art, in a “Sunday Morning” story that first aired Dec. 2, 2012. Source link
From the archives: NASA launches Hubble Telescope in 1990
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News’ coverage from that day. Source link