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Read the full transcript of Norah O'Donnell's April 26, 2026 interview with President Trump here.
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Extended interview: Ben Sasse
The former Nebraska senator has metastatic pancreatic cancer. He spoke with 60 Minutes' Scott Pelley about where America has been and where it could still go. Editor's note: The video above is an extended version of the interview that was broadcast on 60 Minutes on Sunday, April 26, 2026. This extended version was condensed for clarity.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin's extended interview
Anderson Cooper spoke with Rachel Goldberg-Polin, an American Israeli mother whose son, Hersh, was kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023 and then executed. Editor's note: The video above is an extended version of the interview that was broadcast on 60 Minutes on Sunday, April 19, 2026. This extended version was condensed for clarity.
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Extended interview: Ben Sasse
The former Nebraska senator has metastatic pancreatic cancer. He spoke with 60 Minutes' Scott Pelley about where America has been and where it could still go. Editor's note: The video above is an extended version of the interview that was broadcast on 60 Minutes on Sunday, April 26, 2026. This extended version was condensed for clarity.
Stewart Copeland turns his studio into a wild orchestra
The Police drummer gives Bill Whitaker a tour of his Los Angeles studio, where custom percussion, rare instruments, and nature-inspired sounds come together in his latest project, "Wild Concerto."
Tour Stewart Copeland's studio
The Police drummer gives Bill Whitaker a tour of his Los Angeles studio, where custom percussion, rare instruments, and nature-inspired sounds come together in his latest project, "Wild Concerto."
Rachel Goldberg-Polin's extended interview
Anderson Cooper spoke with Rachel Goldberg-Polin, an American Israeli mother whose son, Hersh, was kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023 and then executed. Editor's note: The video above is an extended version of the interview that was broadcast on 60 Minutes on Sunday, April 19, 2026. This extended version was condensed for clarity.
How wildlife photographer Chris Fallows captures the natural world
Photographer Chris Fallows, known for his dramatic photos of great white sharks breaching the water near Cape Town, South Africa, shared the stories behind his astonishing images of wildlife, from elephants and cheetahs to humpback whales and lions.
The American Catholic conversion surge
As Pope Leo makes headlines for his outspoken views on global conflicts and immigration, a subtler transformation is unfolding in the pews: a surge of new converts, many of them young.
The American Catholic conversion surge
As Pope Leo makes headlines for his outspoken views on global conflicts and immigration, a subtler transformation is unfolding in the pews: a surge of new converts, many of them young.
Wildlife photographer Chris Fallows' archive
Photographer Chris Fallows, known for his dramatic photos of great white sharks breaching the water near Cape Town, South Africa, shared the stories behind his astonishing images of wildlife, from elephants and cheetahs to humpback whales and lions.
Free health clinics hindered by state laws
A patchwork of state licensing rules prevents medical volunteers from reaching more patients in need through RAM.
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Designing Life | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2010, Steve Kroft profiled microbiologist J. Craig Venter, known for his work in mapping the human genetic code. At the time, Venter had announced his team had created "the first synthetic species," a bacteria designed with man-made DNA. Venter died Wednesday at the age of 79.
Assault on Pelindaba | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2008, 60 Minutes reported on the unsolved break-in at a heavily guarded nuclear plant containing weapons-grade uranium in South Africa. As Scott Pelley noted at the time "the assault on Pelindaba would make a hell of a movie. But it's a thriller that is all too real, with consequences that might have threatened the world."
MTT on his love of music | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2000, Morley Safer spoke with conductor Michael Tilson Thomas about his love of music, music's message and more. Thomas, who died Wednesday at age 81 after battling cancer, told Safer "making the music come alive again is a sacred thing for me."
The Sharkman | 60 Minutes Archive
Mike Rutzen, famously dubbed "The Sharkman," free dives with sharks without the safety of a cage, using only his camera as a shield. When he took Anderson Cooper out diving in 2010 near Cape Town, South Africa, he told him he'd be safe if he projected confidence. Great whites may be the most feared predators in the sea, but Rutzen said they are not the man-eating killers they're often made out to be.
Boston's Big Dig | 60 Minutes Archive
In 1997, Lesley Stahl reported on Boston's road project, known as the Big Dig, meant to alleviate a perpetual traffic jam downtown. The seven-and-a-half mile, $10 billion stretch of highway remains the most expensive highway project in U.S. history.
Remote Area Medical | 60 Minutes Archive
Remote Area Medical runs pop-up clinics across the country, offering free care to those who need it most. Originally created to parachute doctors and medicine to the Amazon, the nonprofit found itself throwing America a lifeline. In 2008, Scott Pelley traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, to report on the organization and meet its founder, Stan Brock, who died in 2018.
Apple's Steve Jobs | 60 Minutes Archive
"My model of business is the Beatles," Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, told 60 Minutes in 2003, applauding their teamwork and innovation. "Great things in business are never done by one person. They're done by a team of people." Today marks the 50th anniversary of Apple's founding.
The Book of Mormon | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2011, Steve Kroft profiled Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of the musical comedy "The Book of Mormon," which this week marks 15 years on Broadway. Parker and Stone, who met in a film class in college, are best known as the creative team behind "South Park," which airs on Comedy Central and Paramount+, both owned by Paramount Skydance.
Comparative Oncology | 60 Minutes Archive
Humans share many of the same genes as dogs. In 2022, Anderson Cooper reported on how scientists were using that similarity in a field called comparative oncology, testing new cancer treatments on dogs and humans.
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5 wounded in possible stabbing attack at Washington high school
The suspect, a student, was detained at the scene, police said.
Texas mother of 4 released from ICE custody after more than a month in detention
Meenu Batra, a single mother of four adult U.S. citizens, was arrested on March 17 by federal immigration officers while traveling for a work trip.
"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
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Details revealed on where Cole Allen is being held in D.C. jail complex
Cole Allen, 31, is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump and two firearms-related offenses stemming from the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night.
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"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists as AI music floods include
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
Thermos recalls 8.2 million containers after stoppers caused vision loss
The Thermos Stainless King Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles were sold at Walmart, Target and Amazon.com.
Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds
The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud.
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Confrontation between authorities and alleged correspondents' dinner shooter lasted 7 seconds
Seven seconds passed between when the alleged gunman at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner — carrying a shotgun initially concealed by a jacket — first encountered federal law enforcement and when he was subdued, sources told CBS News.
Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
What states could try to redistrict and add more GOP seats
The Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday about Louisiana's congressional map could have implications for several states as it narrowed the section of the Voting Rights Act about majority-minority districts.
Iran war's true cost closer to $50 billion, not $25 billion, U.S. officials say
A Pentagon official publicly placed the Department of Defense's cost for Operation Epic Fury at $25 billion.
Funding cuts for fentanyl test strips raise concerns: "It doesn't make sense"
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
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"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Funding cuts for fentanyl test strips raise concerns: "It doesn't make sense"
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
Trump drops Casey Means as surgeon general nominee, names Nicole Saphier
President Trump picked Dr. Nicole Saphier as his new nominee for surgeon general, and blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
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U.K. raises terrorism threat level to "severe" after stabbing attack
The U.K. has raised its national threat level from "substantial" to "severe," citing the increasing threat of Islamist and extreme right-wing terrorism in the country.
Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years
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Jewish Londoners describe "utter horror" and living in fear after latest attack
"We've been warning about this for a long time," one local resident told CBS News. "It's like a tsunami — you see the smaller waves before the big one hits."
Tina Brown: King showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "bigger than current politics"
CBS News contributor Tina Brown said King Charles' address to Congress during his visit to the U.S. showed "the meaning of monarchy."
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
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A look at Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign
Spencer Pratt, who starred in the mid-2000s reality TV show "The Hills," released a new ad in his campaign for Los Angeles mayor that's getting attention online. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Stars preview "Devil Wears Prada 2"
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are reprising their iconic roles for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" 20 years after the original film was released. The stars speak to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and give an inside look at the movie.
Eliminated survivor contestant on new twist
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David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
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New details in case against singer D4vd
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Elon Musk concludes testimony in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk's testimony concluded Thursday in his lawsuit against OpenAI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and host of "The Most Interesting Thing in AI" podcast, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Elon Musk cross-examined in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk was cross-examined in his lawsuit against OpenAI on Thursday. In testimony on Wednesday, he said he was "a fool" for funding OpenAI. He is accusing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of betraying him and the public by abandoning its core mission as it transitioned from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. WIRED senior writer Maxwell Zeff joins CBS News to discuss.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists as AI music floods include
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
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In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
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Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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New details on Greg Biffle theft
Within hours of the plane crash that killed Hall of Fame NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, along with his wife and kids, authorities say someone was trying to break into his accounts and steal his money. Mark Strassmann has more details from police.
NYT reveals possible Epstein suicide note
The New York Times reported that the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may have left a suicide note following an earlier incident about three weeks before his death. However, that note has been sealed in a separate case for nearly seven years and remains out of public view. Meg Oliver reports.
New details about correspondents' dinner
The man accused of trying to assassinate President Trump last weekend appeared in court on Thursday as new details are still emerging about the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Powerful blast sends officers into the air
Police say a man forced his way into a home in the New York City borough of Queens, where his family was, and then, when police arrived, he intentionally set off an explosion. Tom Hanson reports.
New video of correspondents' dinner suspect
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro released a new video on Thursday of the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
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SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
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Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Chanel sends controversial sandal down runway
Chanel sent a pair of controversial sandals down the runway in France and the internet has thoughts. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Thank you and farewell to Elizabeth Palmer
Senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer is retiring after nearly three decades at CBS News. Here are a few of her highlights.
New details on Greg Biffle theft
Within hours of the plane crash that killed Hall of Fame NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, along with his wife and kids, authorities say someone was trying to break into his accounts and steal his money. Mark Strassmann has more details from police.
No gas price relief in sight
President Trump said again on Thursday that oil and gas prices will drop after the war with Iran is over. But for now, they are back to levels last seen around the start of the war in Ukraine during the Biden administration. Jo Ling Kent reports from Los Angeles.
NYT reveals possible Epstein suicide note
The New York Times reported that the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may have left a suicide note following an earlier incident about three weeks before his death. However, that note has been sealed in a separate case for nearly seven years and remains out of public view. Meg Oliver reports.