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The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET.\u00a0 "Sunday Morning" also\u00a0streams on the CBS News app\u00a0beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.)\u00a0 Hosted by Jane Pauley\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0COVER STORY: A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter worldJuly was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl \u2013 just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth\u0027s climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events \u2013 such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes \u2013 will become more common and more extreme.For more info: "The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet" by Jeff Goodell (Little, Brown & Co.), in Trade Paperback, eBook and Audio formats, available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Bookshop.orgJeff Goodell (Official site)Maria Molina, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, University of Maryland, College Park\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0ALMANAC: August 16"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.FASHION: Trophy belt buckles: The highly-prized currency of cowboy cultureFrom bull riding to barrel racing, trophy belt buckles, worn by champion rodeo riders, tell stories of grit, accomplishment and honor. Correspondent Ian Lee visits the Professional Bull Riders World Championship in Fort Worth, where an elite group of cowboys competes to win a trophy buckle; and talks with the artisans of Montana Silversmiths, who carry on this century-old tradition.For more info: Professional Bull Riders World Championship, Fort WorthMontana Silversmiths, Columbus, Mont.Cooper Davis on InstagramFlint Rasmussen (Official site)John Crimber on InstagramFOOD: How Lovina Zook left the Amish and found an online audienceTwenty-three-year-old Lovina Hershberger Zook is an unlikely social media influencer: she grew up in a conservative Amish community and had never used a cell phone or computer or driven a car. But she left the faith, and her family, five years ago, and today shares stories and recipes of the Amish with her six million online followers. Faith Salie reports on a very un-traditional TikTok sensation.RECIPE: Amish Peanut Butter PieFor more info: Lovina Zook (Official site)"Lovina\u0027s Amish Cookbook: 230+ Authentic Amish Recipes" by Lovina Hershberger Zook (Lovina\u0027s Kitchen Co.), in Hardcover and eBook formats\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0POLITICS: Rahm EmanuelRobert Costa reports.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0PASSAGE: In memoriam"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0FASHION: Short pants: The long and the short of itThe summer of 1936 saw a heat wave so dangerous at least five thousand people died. It also saw the popularization of a cooler fashion alternative: shorts. Correspondent Mo Rocca looks at the long history of short pants; how at one time, in Yonkers, N.Y., the wearing of shorts was illegal; and how hot pants and Daisy Dukes became high fashion.For more info: "The Summer of Death: The Great Heat Wave of 1936 and the Making of Modern-Day America" by Geoff Williams (Pegasus Books), in Hardcover, eBook and Audio formats, available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Bookshop.orgMayor Mike Spano, Yonkers, N.Y.Erin Black, associate arts professor, New York University\u0027s Tisch School of the Arts\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0HARTMAN: Mom\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0MUSIC: Don Henley on the Eagles\u0027 "Long Goodbye" farewell tour, now longerThe Eagles, one of the greatest old-school bands on Earth (and whose "Greatest Hits" compilation is the bestselling album in history), have extended their farewell tour, currently in residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Eagles co-founder Don Henley talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the band\u0027s half-century relationship with their fans; the legacy of his late bandmate Glenn Frey; and how his pre-performance regimen has changed with age. (Originally broadcast Feb. 8, 2026.)You can stream the Eagles\u0027 album "Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975" by clicking on the embed below (Free Spotify registration required to hear the tracks in full):WEB EXCLUSIVE: Extended Interview - Don Henley (Video)Singer-songwriter Don Henley reflects on the Eagles\u0027 decades-long career, the larger-than-life legacy of his late bandmate Glenn Frey, and the emotional moment he saw Frey\u0027s son Deacon perform in his father\u0027s place. He also emphasizes the importance of connecting with fans, saying "music is medicine. And people need some medicine right now."For more info:The Eagles: The Sphere performance schedule and tickets"Henry David Thoreau" (executive produced by Ken Burns and Don Henley) on PBS\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0SUNDAY SHORT: TBD\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0TECHNOLOGY: The iNaturalist app \u2013 Mixing science with funThe iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" \u2013 a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species. (Originally broadcast March 22, 2026.)For more info:iNaturalist appGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)marthastewart.com\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0MISCELLANY: This \u0027n\u0027 ThatJane Pauley with updates for "Sunday Morning" viewers.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0NATURE: Sunflowers in South Dakota\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0WEB EXCLUSIVES:MARATHON: Aloha, welcome to Hawaii (YouTube Video)Come learn about the Aloha State as "CBS Sunday Morning\u0027 highlights its beauty, its history, its food and more. Featuring:Ancient art of lei-making The controversial legacy of Captain James Cook ...
