"60 Minutes" is off this week. Gil Gross looks back at the past three months that have changed the world via the Coronavirus. This special Includes content from 60 Minutes and CBS News Radio specials on the pandemic, and offers analysis and insight into all the ways our world is changing.
In an interview with Scott Pelley, Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Federal Reserve plans to weather the unprecedented economic crisis -- amid the coronavirus pandemic. A top government virologist tells Norah O'Donnell he was removed from his crucial role leading a unit fighting the pandemic because he spoke out against the administration's advocacy of a drug unproven to help Covid-19 patients. And Jon Wertheim looks at some of the possible changes spurred by the coronavirus pandemic' s profound...
Scott Pelley investigates if politics are preventing the scientific community from doing crucial research that could help find a vaccine for the coronavirus. The Internet giant continues take orders and send millions of packages each day, but some of its workers say Amazon isn't keeping its workforce safe. Lesley Stahl reports. They are virtually untraceable weapons that can be made at home using legally purchased parts. Ghost guns have turned up in criminal cases in most of the country. Bill Wh...
Rural Texas hospitals and clinics are on the brink of closure, as the state prepares to reopen from coronavirus shutdown. Sharyn Alfonsi reports. Scott Pelley talks to some of the 30 million-plus Americans who have become economic victims of the pandemic. And Lesley Stahl reports on the problems small farmers are facing. Those stories on this week's "60 Minutes."
Temperatures are being checked before shifts at GM and workers at Ford have watches that notify them if they're too close to each other. Norah O'Donnell reports on how both companies are trying to protect their employees as they manufacture medical equipment. David Martin finds out how the military is handling the coronavirus pandemic. And Bill Whitaker reports on the role of artificial intelligence in fighting the pandemic. Those stories on tonight's "60 Minutes."
On this week's "60 Minutes," health care workers tell Bill Whitaker about the conditions they're seeing and the lack of medical equipment they're trying to overcome. The St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church sat at the foot of the World Trade Center before it was destroyed in the terrorist attacks that brought down the twin towers. Nearly 20 years later, it's rising again. Scott Pelley has the story. And John Dickerson explores how people are coping with anxiety, sadness, and grief -- as the corona...
As small businesses and restaurants bear the brunt of the COVID-19's economic impact, some are adapting and helping each other. Scott Pelley shares their stories. Aging Holocaust survivors now have the chance to record their memories in a way that will allow future generations to literally ask them about their experiences, and see and hear their answers. Lesley Stahl reports. Those stories on this week's "60 Minutes."
Scientists rush to develop a novel coronavirus vaccine; Then, Fed official uncertain how economy will fare during the coronavirus crisis; And, why Hungary is paying its citizens to start families.
There's new evidence of a long-term health impact on the children of Flint Michigan. Sharyn Alfonsi reports. Driverless trucks being tested right now on public roads. Jon Wertheim climbs aboard for a look at the very near future of transportation and technology that could eliminate as many as 300,000 jobs. Those stories on this week's "60 Minutes."
In an interview with Dr. Jon LaPook, Dr. Anthony Fauci says he does not believe the U.S. will see the drastic quarantine measures China is taking to contain the coronavirus, but social distancing will be considered. In her first interview since the impeachment inquiry, President Trump's former top adviser on Russia tells Lesley Stahl the Russians didn't invent partisan divides in America, but "they understand how to exploit them." The Elfstedentocht is the longest, most punishing outdoor speed s...
In an interview with Scott Pelley, Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg says his fellow candidates do not have his level of experience. For the first time, Eddie Gallagher, the Navy Seal, tells his story to David Martin, about the wounded ISIS prisoner he was acquitted of stabbing to death. After Ragged Island in the southern Bahamas was devastated by Category 5 Hurricane Irma, Prime Minister Hubert Minnis says the country can be an example as it embraces solar power. Bill Whitake...
On this week's "60 Minutes," Bill Whitaker finds out what lies 2 miles below Earth's surface. Scott Pelley goes hunting with eagles in Mongolia, and Anderson Cooper reports on Easter Island's moai statues.
Frontotemporal dementia -- or FTD -- is the most common and most devastating forms for dementia. As Bill Whitaker tells us, the cause of the illness, which effects many Americans under the age of 60, remains unclear. With Arctic permafrost thawing too quickly, scientists in Siberia are considering drastic measures. Scott Pelley reports. John Green, the best-selling author of books like "The Fault in Our Stars," opens up to Jon Wertheim about exploring his fears through his writing.
More sharks are being spotted near beaches in the North Atlantic Ocean, some just feet from the shoreline. Why the sharks are swimming so close and how scientists are tracking them? The reintroduction of the predator has led to more visitors and a shift in the ecological makeup of Yellowstone Park. And, "National Geographic" photographer Joel Sartore shows us how his shots come together and why he started his Photo Ark project. Bill Whitaker will have these stories on this week's "60 Minutes."...
Anderson Cooper profiles artist Mark Bradford, who tackles complex social and political issues through abstract works; Then, 60 Minutes travels to Italy to meet Chef Massimo Bottura, whose kitchen creations are works of art; And, inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site visited by 200,000 Ethiopian Christians on their annual pilgrimage.
In an interview with Sharyn Alfonsi, El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, says his country is not prepared to process and care for asylum seekers -- he promised to accept in a controversial deal with the U.S. Francesco Lotoro has spent 30 years recovering, cataloging and performing music written by prisoners in Nazi concentration camps. Jon Wertheim has his story on this week's "60 Minutes."
Bill Whitaker reports on the case involving 12 Russian agents who interfered with the 2016 presidential election. Scientists have developed a way to decode human thoughts and emotions using MRI's and computer analysis. Lesley Stahl has the story. The heart-wrenching photo was seen all over the world. A man with his 2-year-old daughter inside his shirt -- face down on the bank of the Rio Grande River, drowned after trying to illegally enter the U.S. by swimming across. Tania Avalos, the wife and ...
Several sheriffs in Colorado are digging in their heels against a gun law allowing temporary confiscation of firearms -- if a gun owner shows dangerous or threatening behavior. Scott Pelley reports. China and other countries -- minus the United States -- are racing to be the first to mine trillions of dollars worth of metals used in cell phones, supercomputers and more. Bill Whitaker has the story. And "Sesame Street" launches a new program for Syrian refugee children. Lesley Stahl has the story...
In an interview with Lesley Stahl, the chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase talks about Elizabeth Warren and the state of the global economy. Journalist Maria Ressa tells Bill Whitaker that reporting in the Philippines on the Duterte administration, is "worse than any war zone she's been in." These stories on tonight's "60 Minutes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Before she was deported to Russia, Maria Butina spoke to Lesley Stahl about charges that she sought to influence U.S. policy for the Kremlin. Britain's pending divorce from the European Union has dragged out for over three years. Jon Wertheim interviews the outgoing speaker who tried to maintain order over it all. And Bill Whitaker introduces us to a Utah family with NINE professional cowboys. Those stories on tonight's "60 Minutes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Presidential candidate Joe Biden talks to Norah O'Donnell about the 2020 race to the White House -- and revisits his October 2015 interview -- where he said he would NOT run for president in 2016. Nearly three years after California legalized marijuana, the profit outlook for this budding business looks cloudy. Sharyn Alfonsi reports. A partnership between superpowers is helping to save giant pandas from the brink of extinction. Scott Pelley has the story. Those stories on tonight's "60 Minutes....
It has been a year since a gunman opened fire on Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue, killing 11 people. In an interview with Lesley Stahl, survivors speak out about the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in U.S history. In an interview with John Dickerson, Christine Lagarde, the new head of the European Central Bank, criticizes President Trump's Twitter habits. Plus, Jon Wertheim reports on a classic international detective story, about Christopher Columbus. Those stories on tonight's "60 Minutes." ...
Fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin and can now be purchased online and delivered like your Amazon order. Scott Pelley reports. Frontotemporal dementia -- or FTD -- is the most common and most devastating forms for dementia. As Bill Whitaker tells us, the cause of the illness, which effects many Americans under the age of 60, remains unclear. Anderson Cooper introduces us to Mark Bradford, an abstract artist who tackles complex social and political issues. Those stories on tonight's "60...
In an interview with Lesley Stahl, the CEO of Israeli spy ware-maker NSO talks about "Pegasus," a software that is licensed to intelligence agencies worldwide. Plus -- Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the plastic plague and its impacts on the ocean and wildlife. Those stories on tonight's "60 Minutes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anderson Cooper reports on how the Chinese government recruited a former CIA case officer. An architect who constructed an ideal life relearns his craft after going blind. Lesley Stahl reports. Scott Pelley sits down with a 12-year-old violin and piano prodigy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a span of 24 hours, 29 people were killed in 2 mass shootings. Anderson Cooper talks to the parents who have devoted their lives to helping survivors of mass shootings. Bill Whitaker reports on a law that allows Europeans take back their data from big tech companies. Scott Pelley gets a peak inside MIT's media lab, where life-changing inventions have been created. Those stories on tonight's "60 Minutes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Storm Water management, innovated by the Dutch, could help lessen the damage from hurricanes. Bill Whitaker reports. Steve Kroft shares the story of a former bank robber who became a law professor. Plus -- Scott Pelley learns the art of Falconry. Those stories on tonight's "60 Minutes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott Pelley reports on the developments in artificial intelligence, and China's effort to dominate the AI field. John Green, the best-selling author of books like "The Fault in Our Stars," opens up to Jon Wertheim about exploring his fears through his writing. Lesley Stahl travels to Italy to meet Chef Massimo Bottura, whose kitchen creations are considered works of art. Those stories on tonight's "60 Minutes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sharyn Alfonsi joins Steve Case, the CEO of AOL, on a bus tour to find the next great business. Scott Pelley travels to Siberia, where the Arctic temperatures are rising. Anderson Cooper introduces us to French artist who goes by the name of JR. His name may not be familiar, but his work is. His story and more on this week's "60 Minutes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lawyers are claiming the makers and distributors of opioids should be held responsible for the growing epidemic. Bill Whitaker reports. Ben Ferencz is the only living prosecutor of the Nuremberg Trials, which tried Nazi war crimes after World War II. Here's Lesley Stahl with his story. Anderson Cooper goes into the wild with photographer Thomas Mangelsen on this week's "60 Minutes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
