In 2015 veteran NASA astronaut Scott Kelly embarked on a historic mission, blasting into orbit to begin his record-setting, 340-day mission to help study the effects of long-term space flight on the human body. Kelly worked on more than 400 scientific studies and conducted three spacewalks before returning to Earth in March 2016. His new book, “Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery,” reflects on his time with NASA and his year in orbit. Source
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Latest allegations of sexual misconduct by movie mogul Harvey Weinstein
More than 40 women have now accused disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct, and British police are investigating allegations of rape. French President Emmanuel Macron says he is taking steps to strip Weinstein of his prestigious Legion of Honor medal. CBS News correspondent Bianna Golodryga reports. Source
More accusers come forward against Harvey Weinstein
There were new developments in the Harvey Weinstein scandal this weekend. The group behind the Oscars voted to expel the Hollywood titan from its ranks and at least two more accusers have come forward. Tony Dokoupil reports. Source
University of Kentucky student falls to her death off 150-foot cliff
Crews were able to ping the woman’s phone and watch to get GPS coordinates and began searching for her, authorities said. Source
U.K. and France deploy naval vessels in spat over fishing rights
The latest flare-up in the post-Brexit argument over access to territorial waters has hit the U.K.’s own Jersey shore. Source
This week on “Sunday Morning” (May 9)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program Source
Can the relationship between President Trump and Capitol Hill be repaired?
Molly Ball, David Ignatius, and Jonah Goldberg discuss Senator Corker’s comments about President Trump, the Iran nuclear deal, and the ongoing debate on health care. Source
Netanyahu says Trump made “a very brave decision” on Iran nuclear deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson to discuss the Iran nuclear deal. Source
Tom Hanks, typewriter enthusiast
Typewriters are Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks’ not-so-guilty pleasure. He has a personal collection of more than a hundred, in nearly every style, make and year. They intrigue him so much, Hanks even made typewriters the supporting characters in his very first book, a collection of short stories fittingly titled “Uncommon Type.” He talked with Lee Cowan about his affection for typewriters, and how he found his writer’s voice. Source
The genius of Leonardo da Vinci
Artist Leonardo da Vinci produced two of the most famous paintings in history, “The Last Supper” and the “Mona Lisa.” But he was also passionate about medical discoveries and military inventions, some of which were centuries ahead of their time. Walter Isaacson, author of bestselling biographies of Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein and Benjamin Franklin, has written a new book about da Vinci, and he talks with Dr. Jon LaPook about why this Renaissance Man’s mind and curiosity were so extraordinary. Source