“Sunday Morning” looks back at the careers of two talented entertainers who died this past week: jazz and gospel singer Della Reese, whose second career as an actress included a starring role in the series “Touched by an Angel”; and singer David Cassidy, who became a star (and a teen heartthrob) in the 1970s musical series “The Partridge Family.” Jane Pauley reports. Source

At 29, Ronan Farrow wasn’t even born when Harvey Weinstein is alleged to have begun sexually harassing and assaulting women. Yet Farrow was able to stand up to the movie producer’s powerful legal and PR machine, publishing explosive exposes about Weinstein in The New Yorker. Correspondent Erin Moriarty talks with the journalist, and with New Yorker editor David Remnick, to find out why the accusations against Weinstein (and so many other public figures of late) are coming out now. Source

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is the nation’s third-biggest killer, after heart disease and cancer. About 150,000 Americans die of COPD each year. Among women, it is more deadly than breast and ovarian cancers combined. “Sunday Morning” Senior Contributor Ted Koppel interviews his wife, Grace Anne Dorney Koppel, who was given only a few years to live when she was diagnosed with COPD 16 years ago. Today, the couple advocates for more research into prevention and treatment, which lags far behind what is devoted to other diseases. Source

In this interview clip, Stella McCartney, one of the world’s top designers, talks with contributor Alina Cho about not compromising in her work. That extends to her brand, which produces fashions and accessories that adhere to her vegetarian lifestyle – made without leather, skins, fur or feathers. Source

Authorities say a spear fisherman was seriously injured in a shark attack in California. Source

A Thanksgiving night vigil drew nearly 150 people to honor an Michigan sheriff’s deputy killed when he was struck by a vehicle that was being pursued by police. WXYZ’s Simon Shaykhet reports. Source

North Carolina-born chef Sam Talbot had to learn about food at an early age after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Helping others deal with the condition became a life-long passion for him, even as he’s risen to become a nationally-acclaimed chef. Most recently, he opened Pretty Southern in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, a casual eatery that includes healthier alternatives to traditional southern dishes and earlier this year published “100% Real,” his second cookbook. Source

R.E.M.’s album “Automatic for the People” was released 25 years ago last month and is considered by many critics to be one of the best of all time. This month, the band re-released the album including a deluxe anniversary edition with 20 previously unreleased demos. Anthony Mason sat down with bandmates Michael Stipe and Mike Mills to discuss the iconic album and some of its most influential songs. Source

The 1986 movie “She’s Gotta Have It” marked the feature length debut of director Spike Lee. Lee followed it up with a string of landmark movies including “Do the Right Thing,” which earned him an Oscar nomination for best screenplay. Years later, his career has come full circle with the Netflix premiere of his new TV series “She’s Gotta Have It.” The show reimagines the original story in 2017 and it’s as timely as ever. Alex Wagner reports. Source

It was 75 years ago this weekend that “Casablanca” made its debut. The romance, set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Morocco, was a commercial and critical success. The film won three Oscars, catapulted Ingrid Bergman to stardom and turned Humphrey Bogart into Hollywood’s highest paid actor. Tony Dokoupil reports. Source