CBS News Sunday Morning Highlights Various Stories

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By David Morgan
Updated on: August 7, 2026 / 10:15 AM EDT / CBS News

CBS News Sunday Morning airs on CBS every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. ET. You can also stream it on the CBS News app starting at 11:00 a.m. ET. This week, guest host Seth Doane presents the show.

Cover Story: Community Effort Saves Bowling Alley

Autumn Mowery became the owner of Ellsworth Candlepin Bowling Alley in Ellsworth, Maine, at the age of 18 to save it from being demolished. By preserving this community staple, she provided a much-needed safe space for locals. Lee Cowan reports on how her initiative has helped strengthen the community.

For more details: Ellsworth Candlepin Bowling Alley.

Almanac: August 9

Sunday Morning reflects on historical events from this date. Venus fly traps thrive in nutrient-poor areas by extracting nitrogen from insects. Botanist Julie Moore and Damon Waitt of the North Carolina Botanical Garden discuss the challenges facing this extraordinary plant species.

Originally broadcast on April 26, 2026. For further information: Venus Flytrap Champions, North Carolina Botanical Garden, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

U.S. Feature: The Iowa 80 Truckstop

Located on Interstate 80, the Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa, is the largest in the world. Spanning over the size of 150 football fields, it offers a range of facilities from 24-hour dining to maintenance services, catering to the needs of countless truckers.

Originally broadcast on August 31, 2025. For more information: Iowa 80 Truckstop, Walcott, Iowa.

Investigation: THC Testing and Child Abuse Registries

In Idaho, more than a thousand new mothers have ended up on a child abuse registry after testing positive for THC post-childbirth. Erin Moriarty examines this controversial issue in collaboration with The Marshall Project, raising questions about the repercussions for these women.

For further details: The Marshall Project, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

Sunday Profile: Tim Curry

Actor Tim Curry, renowned for roles in films like “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Clue,” discusses his career and his memoir “Vagabond” with Ben Mankiewicz. Curry also shares insights about recovering from his 2012 stroke.

Originally aired on October 19, 2025. More information available at timcurry.co.uk.

Books: Gay Talese’s Work

Kelefa Sanneh reports on Gay Talese’s latest book, “A Town Without Time,” which compiles some of his most significant journalism about New York City from the 1950s to today.

For more details: Gay Talese Official Site.

Web Exclusives

Masters in Architecture: Explore profiles of key architects from the 20th and 21st centuries and their works on CBS Sunday Morning’s YouTube channel.

All Things Birds: Watch fascinating bird features, including innovative methods to protect these creatures, on CBS Sunday Morning’s YouTube channel.

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