50 years of 60 Minutes
Steve Kroft, Scott Pelley, Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and more look back at 50 seasons of 60 Minutes
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50 years of 60 Minutes
Steve Kroft, Scott Pelley, Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and more look back at 50 seasons of 60 Minutes
The stars of 60 Minutes
Aside from hard-hitting interviews and investigative reports, some of 60 Minutes' best profiles have been of movie stars, recording artists and world champion athletes
60 Minutes' travelogue
60 Minutes hasn't always hit home runs, but the program has never failed in being a window to the world for viewers
Those who came before
Remembering a few of the legends that made 60 Minutes the broadcast it is today
The 60 Minutes formula
50 seasons later, a look back at how a grand experiment by producer Don Hewitt became the longest-running broadcast in prime time history
50 years of 60 Minutes
Steve Kroft, Scott Pelley, Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and more look back at 50 seasons of 60 Minutes
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Coronavirus updates: CDC recommends use of non-surgical face masks
President Trump on Friday announced the new update at the daily task force briefing.
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Dr. Tom Inglesby, the director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, on the benefit of masks for the general public and a possible vaccine.
Home health care workers care for the vulnerable – with no PPE
States are fighting to get PPE for hospitals and emergency personnel, but many home health care workers and agencies — who care for more than 8.3 million people in the U.S. — have been left to fend for themselves.
Finding love in the age of social distancing
A Brooklyn man fell for a woman he saw out his window.
Food bank works with online marketplace to provide jobs
"This is great money, and a good opportunity to— to keep my spirits high," one laid-off bartender said.
Some red states hesitant to issue stay-at-home orders
The handful of states that have yet to issue stay-at-home orders have something in common: They're run by Republican governors and have significant rural populations.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Battling the opioid crisis amid coronavirus
The opioid epidemic and the coronavirus pandemic "have unfortunately crossed paths in a very lethal way," said a nonprofit president who works with recovery patients.
Businesses ready for Paycheck Protection Program, but banks aren't
Three of the nation's four largest lenders initially wouldn't take loan applications, leaving borrowers in the dark.
Stocks drop for the week as layoffs spook Wall Street
The Dow slumped on Friday after U.S. employers cut 701,000 more jobs than they added, the first drop in a decade.
U.S. Postal Service could shut down by June, lawmakers warn
As funding runs low, U.S. Postal Service says it may not be able to keep operations going.
Wisconsin Republicans say Tuesday primary should take place as planned
Governor Tony Evers wanted the legislature to come back for a special session to vote on changes to Tuesday's primary amid concerns about the coronavirus.
Fauci: All 50 states should be under stay-at-home order
"If you look at what's going on in this country, I just don't understand why we're not doing that," he said. "We really should be."
Jay-Z and Meek Mill sending surgical masks to jails and prisons
The masks will be sent to the facilities to help correctional officers, health care workers and inmates in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
These states still don't have stay-at-home orders for coronavirus
About 90% of Americans are living under stay-at-home orders — but a few governors are still resisting.
Obamacare marketplace won't extend open enrollment period
Freelancers or part-time employees who have had sources of income disappear will not be eligible to file under a qualifying life event.
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UN chief praises positive response to global ceasefire
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday that over a dozen countries have said they will begin or continue ceasefires.
Coronavirus may lead to increase in domestic violence: WHO
Speaking to reporters Friday about the coronavirus pandemic, the WHO Director General called on countries to include services for addressing domestic violence in their COVID-19 response.
Remains of 90-million-year-old rainforest found near South Pole
The South Pole is a harsh, frozen landscape of ice. But new research suggests it once held a lush temperate rainforest.
The Earth is shaking less under coronavirus lockdowns
During the coronavirus pandemic, people are moving less — and so is the planet.
Google data tracks coronavirus lockdown movement
The internet giant's Community Mobility Reports show how social distancing has affected travel to places like supermarkets and parks.
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Coronavirus updates: CDC recommends use of non-surgical face masks
President Trump on Friday announced the new update at the daily task force briefing.
5 things to know about the virus from Dr. Tom Inglesby
Dr. Tom Inglesby, the director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, on the benefit of masks for the general public and a possible vaccine.
Home health care workers care for the vulnerable – with no PPE
States are fighting to get PPE for hospitals and emergency personnel, but many home health care workers and agencies — who care for more than 8.3 million people in the U.S. — have been left to fend for themselves.
Finding love in the age of social distancing
A Brooklyn man fell for a woman he saw out his window.
Food bank works with online marketplace to provide jobs
"This is great money, and a good opportunity to— to keep my spirits high," one laid-off bartender said.
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Trump fires intel watchdog involved in impeachment probe
President Trump wrote it is "vital" that he have the "fullest confidence" in the Inspector General, and said "that is no longer the case."
Some red states hesitant to issue stay-at-home orders
The handful of states that have yet to issue stay-at-home orders have something in common: They're run by Republican governors and have significant rural populations.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Battling the opioid crisis amid coronavirus
The opioid epidemic and the coronavirus pandemic "have unfortunately crossed paths in a very lethal way," said a nonprofit president who works with recovery patients.
Businesses ready for Paycheck Protection Program, but banks aren't
Three of the nation's four largest lenders initially wouldn't take loan applications, leaving borrowers in the dark.
Trump lashes out after Pelosi announces coronavirus committee
"It's witch hunt after witch hunt after witch hunt," the president said.
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From 2004: The Marsalis family’s musical legacy
New Orleans jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis passed away on April 1, 2020 at the age of 85. In this “Sunday Morning” feature which originally aired on May 2, 2004, Ellis talked about the musical traditions and love for jazz that he passed down to sons Wynton, Jason, Delfeayo and Branford Marsalis, musicians all.
From 1983: The Marsalis jazz family
In this report originally broadcast on “Sunday Morning” January 30, 1983, Dr. Billy Taylor reported on a virtuoso “boy wonder” of jazz, 21-year-old trumpet player Wynton Marsalis, whose promising future was already taking off. Taylor also talked with New Orleans jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis, the patriarch of a family of talented musicians, who collaborated with his sons, Wynton and Branford, on a 1982 album titled “Fathers and Sons.” (Ellis Marsalis died on April 1, 2020.)
Jay-Z and Meek Mill sending surgical masks to jails and prisons
The masks will be sent to the facilities to help correctional officers, health care workers and inmates in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
"Lean on Me" singer Bill Withers has died
Withers died on Monday from heart complications at age 81, his family confirmed in a statement.
Kane Brown on his new duet with John Legend
Country star Kane Brown joins "CBS This Morning" before Sunday night's "ACM Presents: Our Country," a special that will bring music icons together virtually for an evening of performance and conversation. Brown and fellow musician John Legend will perform their duet called "Last Time I Say Sorry," together, but from their own homes.
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Google data tracks coronavirus lockdown movement
The internet giant's Community Mobility Reports show how social distancing has affected travel to places like supermarkets and parks.
Zoom looks to fix major security shortcomings
Zoom's CEO said conferencing company will freeze certain features for 90 days to work on strengthening its security.
Amazon vows all warehouse workers will have face masks by next week
The company is also expanding its use of temperature checks to all its facilities, after a surge of worker complaints.
Zoom CEO responds after calls hacked with slurs and porn
The popular app said its number of users has ballooned to hundreds of millions with people isolated at home under coronavirus precautions.
California facility helps make face shields for medical workers
In the race to meet the high demand for personal protective equipment, these 3D-printed face shields can serve as a lifeline for those on the frontlines battling COVID-19.
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Remains of 90-million-year-old rainforest found near South Pole
The South Pole is a harsh, frozen landscape of ice. But new research suggests it once held a lush temperate rainforest.
The Earth is shaking less under coronavirus lockdowns
During the coronavirus pandemic, people are moving less — and so is the planet.
"Above normal" Atlantic hurricane season on tap, researchers say
At least eight of the 16 named tropical storms that are forecast will reach hurricane status with winds greater than 74 mph, according to Colorado State University.
Human impact on environment raises risk of pandemics
Some members of the scientific community have been warning for years that it was not a matter of if, but when another pandemic would threaten humanity.
NASA's Perseverance rover is bringing a hidden message to Mars
After NASA shared a photo of the rover's plaque carrying the names of nearly 11 million people, eagle-eyed fans spotted something special.
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UN chief praises positive response to global ceasefire
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday that over a dozen countries have said they will begin or continue ceasefires.
Coronavirus may lead to increase in domestic violence: WHO
Speaking to reporters Friday about the coronavirus pandemic, the WHO Director General called on countries to include services for addressing domestic violence in their COVID-19 response.
5 things to know about the virus from Dr. Tom Inglesby
Dr. Tom Inglesby, the director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, on the benefit of masks for the general public and a possible vaccine.
Food bank works with online marketplace to provide jobs
"This is great money, and a good opportunity to— to keep my spirits high," one laid-off bartender said.
Jay-Z and Meek Mill sending surgical masks to jails and prisons
The masks will be sent to the facilities to help correctional officers, health care workers and inmates in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
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Small businesses already frustrated with paycheck program
Business owners say the process for tapping the $349 billion program is creating "confusion and uncertainty."
Millions to seek Paycheck Protection Program loans today
The banking industry has had less than a week to prepare for the $349 billion loan program for small businesses.
Trump says administration "hit 3M hard" over face masks
President Trump announced Thursday that he invoked the Defense Production Act to get the company to produce face masks
Why U.S. farmers are "gonna be in trouble" during pandemic
Blueberries, squash, cucumbers and more crops may not get picked this year, farmers worry.
Jeff Bezos donates $100 million to U.S. food banks
Covid-19 is "significantly" worsening hunger in America, Amazon CEO says in announcing donation to Feeding America.
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Did a New York wedding lead to an attempted murder in Florida?
A wealthy couple argue when a daughter's sumptuous wedding goes over budget. Their long-running feud ends in a stabbing.
Evidence photos: Reuschel attempted murder case
Mike Reuschel told police he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an intruder, but she later told police her husband was the real assailant.
Doctor and husband found dead by jogger were "targeted"
Authorities have not disclosed the manner of their deaths, but UW police said the slayings were not by chance.
Two girls from back seat of stolen car found after frantic search
Dallas police say Arianna and Aaliyah Gutierrez were in the back seat of a 2008 gold Hyundai Sonata when it was stolen but were OK when located.
Chicago cop dies as coronavirus takes toll on forces nationwide
Departments across the country struggle to fill in for sick officers; some are seeing deaths within their ranks.
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NASA's Perseverance rover is bringing a hidden message to Mars
After NASA shared a photo of the rover's plaque carrying the names of nearly 11 million people, eagle-eyed fans spotted something special.
NASA offers online fun amid coronavirus
NASA is offering some help to families who are quarantined during the coronavirus. The space agency's website has dozens of tutorials to fascinate any math, science and space lovers.
SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract
SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.
U.S. Space Force launches billion-dollar military comms satellite
The flight was the first national security space launch under authority of the newly established U.S. Space Force — and completed during a deadly pandemic.
Astronaut who spent 665 days in space has advice on isolation
By social distancing and quarantining, people are "saving lives," retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson said.
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From hallowed U.S. colleges to Parisian museums to Italian landmarks, the coronavirus is clearing out the world's most beloved public spaces.
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Sole survivor of Chino Hills massacre describes what happened
Doug and Peggy Ryen, their daughter, Jessica, and neighbor Christopher Hughes were brutally murdered inside the Ryen family’s home on June 4, 1983. Josh Ryen was the only survivor. A year-and-a-half later, the 10-year-old answered D.A. Dennis Kottemeier’s questions about that horrific night – with his grandmother by his side.
Trump says he will not follow CDC mask advice
President Trump unveiled a new CDC recommendation on Friday that strongly urges Americans to wear some sort of cloth or fabric face mask when in public. President Trump said he will not be following that guideline, although he came down on manufacturer 3M for not manufacturing enough protective masks for the U.S. Nikole Killion reports on the White House pandemic response from Washington, D.C.
WH watching big cities for signs of outbreaks
With over a quarter million of all known cases and a death toll of over 7,100, the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect nearly every aspect of daily American life. New York remains the epicenter of the crisis, although Dr. Deborah Birx said in a press conference on Friday that other big cities such as Chicago, Detroit and D.C. are on the White House task force’s watch as well. All but nine U.S. states are now under some sort of order to remain at home in an effort to slow the virus’ spread. Michael George reports on just some of the hardest hit areas.
Eye Opener: NY has over 500 deaths in one day
New York saw its highest ever single-day death toll from the coronavirus pandemic so far on Friday. Also, the stock market closed at another low after a critical jobs report saw over 6 million Americans file for unemployment. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
From 2004: The Marsalis family’s musical legacy
New Orleans jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis passed away on April 1, 2020 at the age of 85. In this “Sunday Morning” feature which originally aired on May 2, 2004, Ellis talked about the musical traditions and love for jazz that he passed down to sons Wynton, Jason, Delfeayo and Branford Marsalis, musicians all.
