Samara Joy sings "O Holy Night"
The Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Samara Joy sings the holiday classic with her family, The McLendon Family.
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Samara Joy sings "O Holy Night"
The Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Samara Joy sings the holiday classic with her family, The McLendon Family.
How Hezbollah's losses have weakened Iran's power and influence
Lebanese journalist Raghida Dergham and former Mossad analyst Sima Shine spoke about Iran's waning power after the decimation of Hezbollah and the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
Syria under Assad: Torment and torture
Now that former President Bashar al-Assad has fled, Syria is looking toward its future. But before the country can plan for what's to come, its people want the world to be reminded of what has taken place.
Petit h, a workshop of imagination at Hermès
60 Minutes visited Petit h, a distinct part of luxury fashion house Hermès that gives overstocked, unused material and imperfect items new life as surprising, and often whimsical, products.
How classroom AI Khanmigo can help students in emotional distress
Anderson Cooper spoke to students and a superintendent about how Khan Academy's AI Khanmigo "flags" concerning student activity on the platform, which can lead to an intervention by a mental health counselor.
Who were the 2024 election's "crypto voters"?
A leading cryptocurrency executive told 60 Minutes crypto's success was not just because of the enormous amount of money the industry spent on ads. It was also because people they described as "crypto voters" turned out to cast their ballots.
Kate Winslet on her photography for "Lee"
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The people who helped resurrect Notre Dame
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Kate Winslet's "Titanic" reunion with actor Jonathan Evans-Jones
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Ritchie Boys | 60 Minutes Archive
The Ritchie Boys were a secret U.S. intelligence unit who fought in World War II. Many were German-born Jews who fled their homeland before being sent back to Europe to fight Nazism. Jon Wertheim shared their little-known story in 2022.
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Syria: Inside Homs | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2014, 60 Minutes' Bob Simon spoke to a small group of Syrian filmmakers who documented how a peaceful struggle for basic freedoms in the city of Homs turned into violent resistance against Bashar al-Assad's brutal regime. Ten years later, the shattered city of Homs was liberated.
Dame Judi Dench | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2002, Ed Bradley spoke with actress Judi Dench, then 67, about her life and career. Despite having worked steadily for over 40 years, at the time Dench told Bradley that she still feared never getting another job.
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In April 2023, 60 Minutes visited Notre Dame to report on the reconstruction effort four years after a devastating fire. General Jean-Louis Georgelin, who led the initial effort to reconstruct the cathedral and showed Bill Whitaker the location where the spire collapsed, died in August 2023, while hiking in the French Pyrenees.
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Bill Clinton discharged from hospital after being treated for flu
Former President Bill Clinton was released from a hospital in Washington. D.C., on Christmas Eve, following an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
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American Airlines flights nationwide briefly delayed by "technical issue"
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
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What's open on Christmas Eve 2024? Stores you can visit today.
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Bill Clinton discharged from hospital after being treated for flu
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President Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law.
Key parts of Arkansas law allowing criminal charges vs. librarians struck down
A federal judge struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing "harmful" materials to minors.
Biden vetoes 66 new federal judgeships, blames "hurried action" by House
President Biden vetoed an effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying "hurried action" by the House left important questions unanswered.
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Expert tips to support your immune system
With flu levels rising, Dr. Rabia De Latour shares ways to support your immune system and stay healthy during the holidays.
How to stay healthy during holiday gatherings
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Health care AI, intended to save money, requires expensive humans
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New restoration brings fresh light to St. Peter's Basilica
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A Dutch court convicted five men for their part in last month's violence against Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam.
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Angel Blue on being named Vocalist of the Year
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Denzel Washington gets minister's license at Harlem church
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Researchers develop robot to help people walk
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Class-action lawsuit over plastic recycling
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EPA tackling pollution in at-risk communities
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Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty
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Bethlehem faces quiet Christmas
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Deadly waves batter Northern California coast
At least one person died after massive waves battered Northern California's coast on Monday. A man was trapped by debris that washed up on a beach in Santa Cruz, authorities said. The man was rescued and taken to the hospital where he later died. The Santa Cruz Wharf also collapsed after it was hit by large waves. CBS News Bay Area reporter Veronica Macias has more.
Delays after American Airlines ground stop
Some travelers are dealing with delays after American Airlines issued a ground stop for all U.S. flights due to a "technical issue" on Christmas Eve. The Federal Aviation Administration lifted the ground stop after the brief outage. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest from Atlanta.
"Club Cardio" workout goes viral
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Angel Blue on being named Vocalist of the Year
Angel Blue, who was recently named Classical Music's "Vocalist of the Year," is set to perform the title role in "Aida" at the Metropolitan Opera. Known for her Grammy-winning performances, Blue will take the stage in New York beginning on Dec. 31. She joins "CBS Mornings Plus."