This week on “Sunday Morning” (July 7)

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Hosted by Jane Pauley.

     
COVER STORY: Is Boeing recovering the public’s trust?
Founded in 1916, Boeing built a reputation as the gold standard in aviation design. But the storied company has been under scrutiny from regulators and the public alike after the 2018 and 2019 crashes of its 737 MAX, resulting in 346 deaths, and another incident with a 737 MAX this January involving a door panel blowing out mid-flight. Correspondent Kris Van Cleave talks with investigative reporter Peter Robison (author of “Flying Blind”), and with a 737 pilot who says change at Boeing is desperately needed now.

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ALMANAC: July 7
“Sunday Morning” looks back at historical events on this date.

SPORTS: Reaching the heights of professional cliff diving
Professional cliff divers plunge from platforms as high as nine stories tall, all while being judged for their artistry as they twist and flip at 65 miles per hour. They compete on a six-country tour as part of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. Correspondent Seth Doane watches a competition in the Italian coastal town of Polignano a Mare, and speaks with athletes Molly Carlson, Aidan Heslop and Ellie Smart about what it takes to compete in this jaw-dropping sport. (Originally broadcast January 14, 2024.)

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MUSIC: Recording a tribute album to Henry Mancini
In honor of the composer’s centenary next year, the family of Henry Mancini has been recording a tribute album featuring some of the Oscar- and Grammy-winner’s most beloved music, performed by some of the most celebrated artists today. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with flutists James Galway and Lizzo, who are putting their paws on the “Pink Panther” theme; and Michael Bublé, recording the song that Audrey Hepburn made famous, “Moon River.” (Originally broadcast on October 22, 2023.)

Watch part one of Tracy Smith’s report on the Henry Mancini tribute album (YouTube Video)

You can stream the album “The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions: Henry Has Company” by clicking on the embed below (Free Spotify registration required to hear the tracks in full):

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WORLD: Russia’s latest tactics to seize Ukrainian territory
Russia has taken 430 square miles of Ukraine over the past nine months, while thousands of bombs and millions of artillery shells have turned the battlefield into a moonscape of craters. But it comes at a very high cost for the Kremlin – by some estimates, Russia is losing between 25,000 to 30,000 troops per month. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports on how support from Ukraine’s allies will determine whether Russia’s latest offensive succeeds or fails.

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PASSAGE: In memoriam
“Sunday Morning” remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week.

     
MOVIES: “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu on his road that led to Oz
Jon M. Chu, the son of immigrant parents, immersed himself in American culture growing up, and built a career as a filmmaker with hits such as “Crazy Rich Asians” and “In the Heights,” tapping into his own identity and translating stories of struggle and ambition to the silver screen. He talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about his new book, “Viewfinder: A Memoir of Seeing and Being Seen,” and how his childhood infatuation with “The Wizard of Oz” led to his directing the movie version of the smash Broadway musical “Wicked.”

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