7/27/2025: Death Flights; John Oliver
First, a look at what went into finding Argentina's "death flight" plane. Then, a report on babies stolen during Argentina's dictatorship. And, John Oliver: The 60 Minutes Interview.
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John Oliver: The 60 Minutes Interview
John Oliver has been unleashing his searing, satirical take on the U.S., his adopted homeland, for years. The comedian plans to continue for "as long as America has systemic problems."
John Oliver loves performing stand-up most
Comedian John Oliver tells 60 Minutes that performing stand-up is his "favorite place to be" and explains why bombing on stage is helpful for comedians.
John Oliver has no plans to stop poking fun at his adopted homeland
John Oliver has been unleashing his searing, satirical take on the U.S., his adopted homeland, for years. The comedian plans to continue for "as long as America has systemic problems."
2/23/2025: The Justice Department; CFPB; John Oliver
First, a report on the upheaval at the Justice Department. Then, a look at why the CFPB is under fire by President Trump, DOGE. And John Oliver: The 60 Minutes Interview.
John Oliver: The 60 Minutes Interview
John Oliver has been unleashing his searing, satirical take on the U.S., his adopted homeland, for years. The comedian plans to continue for "as long as America has systemic problems."
John Oliver | Sunday on 60 Minutes
"Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver unleashes searing, satirical takes on the politics and problems of America, his adopted homeland. This Sunday, 60 Minutes explores how a Brit became one of the country's sharpest comedians.
How John Oliver became one of America's leading comedians
John Oliver used to bomb often doing stand-up comedy on stage. Now he has his own TV show, where he delivers searing, satirical takes on America.
"Weird puking bird" wins New Zealand avian beauty contest
The Australasian crested grebe, aka the "puteketeke," took the honors after comic John Oliver launched an unlikely global campaign and dubbed it the "weird puking bird."
Colbert, Kimmel and other late-night hosts start podcast on Hollywood strikes
The limited series podcast, titled "Strike Force Five," launched Wednesday and features the voices of Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver.
John Oliver on "Last Week Tonight"
The host of "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about Season 10 of the show.
John Oliver grills Dustin Hoffman
During a panel discussion, John Oliver grilled actor Dustin Hoffman about sexual misconduct in Hollywood. Hoffman has been accused of sexually harassing a 17-year-old female intern on a movie set in the 1980s.
International Women's Day gaffe
Millions across the country observed International Women's Day last week by participating in "A Day Without a Woman." However, it was coverage by a local news station in Texas that caught the attention of "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver.
Cabinet comedy
John Oliver of HBO's "Last Week Tonight" examines the qualifications of President Trump's Cabinet picks. See a clip here.
Planned Parenthood donations
After some encouragement from comedian John Oliver, thousands of people have donated to Planned Parenthood in Vice President-elect Mike Pence's name. Pence is known for his strong opposition to abortion.
Emmy winner John Oliver
"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" tackles serious topics with a satirical spin. The show leaves his audience laughing while enlightening them about news that affects the world. On Sunday, Oliver took home the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Talk Series. Oliver joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the 2016 elections and covering current events with satire.
John Oliver made television history Sunday night by forgiving $15 million dollars worth of medial debt
John Oliver made television history Sunday night by forgiving $15 million dollars worth of medial debt. Watch how he did it with a few choice word for Oprah. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more.
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” is never far behind when it comes to satirizing the news
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” is never far behind when it comes to satirizing the news. The show is in its second season and has renewed for two more. John Oliver joins “CBS This Morning" to discuss the "John Oliver effect" and why he doesn't consider himself to be a journalist.
HBO's "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver" takes a satirical look at the news, as its fearless host tackles serious issues
HBO's "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver" takes a satirical look at the news, as its fearless host tackles serious issues. One year in, the program is enjoying a reputation for scathing wit. John Oliver joins "CBS This Morning" for a wide-ranging conversation, from his Edward Snowden interview, impact of "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart and the changing faces in late night television.
In this week’s edition of “Sounds of the Toyota Green Room,” comedian John Oliver talks with Gayle King and does his best Southern accent. Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein chats with Charlie Rose, Norah O’Donnell and Gayle King
In this week’s edition of “Sounds of the Toyota Green Room,” comedian John Oliver talks with Gayle King and does his best Southern accent. Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein chats with Charlie Rose, Norah O’Donnell and Gayle King.
John Oliver, mayor in "dispute" over naming sewage plant after him
Danbury, Connecticut mayor sets big condition for accepting offer from HBO star to donate $55,000 if city names sewage treatment facility for him.
"The planet's on f***ing fire!" Bill Nye's climate rant goes viral
He's not the same kid-friendly "Science Guy" millennials grew up with
Live stream: FCC Chair Ajit Pai testifies at Senate hearing
Chairman Ajit Pai may be asked about commission's actions regarding issue known as "net neutrality"
China blocks talk of John Oliver for taunting leader Xi Jinping
Attempts to discuss "John Oliver" or "Last Week Tonight" on popular Sina Weibo microblog blocked for violating "relevant laws"
Oliver gifts Russell Crowe's jockstrap to support Blockbuster
John Oliver of HBO's "Last Week Tonight" wants to offer one of the last Blockbuster Video stores some support
Alleged D.C. pipe bomber appearing in court to contest continued detention
Brian Cole was arrested and charged earlier this month for allegedly planting two pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic Party headquarters on Jan. 5, 2021.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Viral video prompts fraud probe at Minnesota day care centers
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
Taiwan accuses China of "reckless" drills as forces simulate a blockade
As Taiwan blasts China's "highly provocative and reckless" blockade rehearsal, Trump touts his relationship with Xi Jinping and says an invasion is unlikely.
Search for MH370 resumes in Indian Ocean 12 years after plane vanished
U.S.-British firm Ocean Infinity intends to scour almost 6,000 square miles of seafloor for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777.
"Bomb cyclone" winter storm bringing more snow and fierce winds
A powerful winter storm system moving across the Great Lakes and Northeast is bringing snow and ice, frigid temperatures and fierce wind gusts.
Missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos' father speaks out amid search
Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, was last seen on the morning of Christmas Eve hear her home in San Antonio, officials said.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
George Clooney, his wife and their twins granted French citizenship
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
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Brees, Fitzgerald lead Pro Football Hall of Fame modern era finalists
Quarterback Drew Brees and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald headline the list of modern era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Ground beef recalled in 6 states over possible E. coli contamination
The recalled ground beef was sold to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington.
Alleged D.C. pipe bomber appearing in court to contest continued detention
Brian Cole was arrested and charged earlier this month for allegedly planting two pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic Party headquarters on Jan. 5, 2021.
Missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos' father speaks out amid search
Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, was last seen on the morning of Christmas Eve hear her home in San Antonio, officials said.
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's father dies after fire, mother critically injured
NASCAR champion Denny Hamlin's father, Dennis Hamlin, died from injuries he suffered in a house fire Sunday in North Carolina, officials said.
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Ground beef recalled in 6 states over possible E. coli contamination
The recalled ground beef was sold to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington.
Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to Forbes
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
These 9 states are cutting income taxes in 2026. See where.
Income tax cuts are taking effect in multiple U.S. states on Jan. 1, 2026, a new analysis says.
OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
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Alleged D.C. pipe bomber appearing in court to contest continued detention
Brian Cole was arrested and charged earlier this month for allegedly planting two pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic Party headquarters on Jan. 5, 2021.
Dutch angry at U.S. for yanking panels honoring Black World War II troops
The removal by a U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands of two displays recognizing Black troops who fought in World War II has spurred anger there.
New California tortilla law aims to decrease birth defects in Latino babies
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
Viral video prompts fraud probe at Minnesota day care centers
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
U.S. military conducts 30th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 2
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
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New California tortilla law aims to decrease birth defects in Latino babies
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
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Police compare Germany bank vault robbery to an "Ocean's Eleven" heist
Thieves apparently spent much of the weekend plundering deposit boxes inside a German bank vault after tunneling through from a parking garage.
U.S. and Iran trade threats as tension soars 7 months after U.S. strikes
After meeting with Israel's Netanyahu, Trump said he'd heard Iran is trying to rebuild its nuclear program, "and if they are, we're going to have to knock them down."
Search for MH370 resumes in Indian Ocean 12 years after plane vanished
U.S.-British firm Ocean Infinity intends to scour almost 6,000 square miles of seafloor for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Dutch angry at U.S. for yanking panels honoring Black World War II troops
The removal by a U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands of two displays recognizing Black troops who fought in World War II has spurred anger there.
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George Clooney, his wife and their twins granted French citizenship
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to Forbes
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
MetroCard art: Swiping beauty from the mundane
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
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OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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DHS probes fraud at MN day care centers
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating after conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley posted a video that has gone viral, alleging potential fraud at a dozen day care centers in Minnesota. Jonah Kaplan reports.
Latest on proceedings against Tyler Robinson
A Utah judge ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in the case against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of murdering Republican political influencer Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Police compare Germany bank vault robbery to an "Ocean's Eleven" heist
Thieves apparently spent much of the weekend plundering deposit boxes inside a German bank vault after tunneling through from a parking garage.
Transcript from closed hearing for Charlie Kirk murder suspect released
A Utah judge has ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk must be shackled during court proceedings.
Photos show motorcycle collection tied to Olympian-turned-alleged-drug-kingpin
Authorities in Mexico have seized a large collection of motorcycles believed to be owned by Ryan Wedding, the former Olympian wanted for allegedly running a major drug trafficking operation.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Shaq steps in to help police recruit
Shaquille O'Neal is stepping in to help Jordan Wilmore, a 7-foot-3 police recruit who is very close to fulfilling his dream of joining his local police force. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
DHS probes fraud at MN day care centers
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating after conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley posted a video that has gone viral, alleging potential fraud at a dozen day care centers in Minnesota. Jonah Kaplan reports.
Stocks rally after Christmas holiday
The "Santa Claus rally" that is occurring in the stock market after the holidays is setting up an optimistic view among investors as 2026 begins. Phil Luck, a director at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to explain.
Latest on proceedings against Tyler Robinson
A Utah judge ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in the case against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of murdering Republican political influencer Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
New search for missing MH370 plane
A new search for the missing Malaysia Airlines MH370 plane is set to begin 12 years after it disappeared. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.