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"Killers of the Flower Moon" author David Grann on his creative process
New York Times best-selling author David Grann told 60 Minutes about his writing process and the importance of historical memory.
Afghan girls describe how they escaped the Taliban
A group of students studying at an all-girls Afghan boarding school told 60 Minutes about their final moments in their native country.
Following the breakthroughs in prosthetics
Scott Pelley has been tracking advancements in prosthetics for 60 Minutes since 2009.
How Google's "Don't be evil" motto has evolved for the AI age
Google CEO Sundar Pichai told 60 Minutes the company's founding motto includes more nuance, but still underpins its values.
TOPGUN graduates compare movie to the real thing
The Navy's commander of the Pacific Fleet told 60 Minutes which parts he thought Hollywood got right in "Top Gun: Maverick"
Saudi Arabia invests in sports as it tries to reshape its world image
The gulf kingdom with a poor track record on human rights is investing several billion dollars to try and become an international sports hub.
Fighting cancer in a war zone
Sick children who have stayed behind in Ukraine are fighting cancer while the country around them battles for its own future.
China's cyber assault on Taiwan
Politicians and cybersecurity experts in Taiwan tell 60 Minutes that China has begun a cyber offensive through hacking and disinformation.
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Athletes on stage
Why Jon Wertheim called this week's 60 Minutes profile of the Red Hot Chili Peppers "a sports story with a better soundtrack."
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12/29/2024: Pope Francis; Notre Dame; Built by Angels
First, Pope Francis: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, see inside Notre Dame. And, visit Lalibela, the mysterious holy site.
Pope Francis says "the globalization of indifference is a very ugly disease"
In a rare interview, Pope Francis answers questions on global conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, migrants in the U.S., sexual abuse in the church, and more during a conversation with Norah O'Donnell.
Meet Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and the company powering today's AI
Jensen Huang leads Nvidia – a tech company with a skyrocketing stock and the most advanced technology for artificial intelligence.
Cuban spies behind sale of American secrets around the world
Former U.S. Ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha spent decades spying for Cuba. Before Rocha there was Ana Montes, a Pentagon analyst who spent 17 years spying for Cuba.
Cillian Murphy on his preparation, instinct he uses when acting
"Oppenheimer" star Cillian Murphy pulled back the curtain to talk about his approach to acting.
Notre Dame rebuilt, reverently restored 5 years after world watched it burn
Five years after a fire ravaged the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the beloved Paris landmark has reopened. With finishing touches underway, French President Emmanuel Macron told 60 Minutes what it means.
Inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site
In the northern highlands of Ethiopia stand 11 churches that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church says were built by angels
12/29/2024: Remembering Jimmy Carter; Cuban Spycraft; Nvidia; Finding Cillian Murphy
First, a report on the Americans spying for Cuba in the U.S. Then, hear from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on the AI future. Next, Cillian Murphy: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, remembering Jimmy Carter.
Cillian Murphy: The 60 Minutes Interview
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Inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site
In the northern highlands of Ethiopia stand 11 churches that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church says were built by angels. Scott Pelley reports.
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Harry Chandler, medic who survived Pearl Harbor attack, dies at 103
Harry Chandler is the third Pearl Harbor survivor to die in the past few weeks.
Witnesses describe horrifying scene after deadly New Orleans attack
Witnesses told CBS News that a white truck crashed into people at high speed, leaving a path of carnage and distraught onlookers.
FBI disrupts alleged plot against pro-Israel U.S. group
Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.
L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the new books and characters joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
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Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day 2025
New Year's Day is observed by banks and delivery services, but holiday policies for individual retailers vary. Here's what to know.
Ford recalls nearly 300,000 F-Series trucks over defective fuel pumps
The truck recall is one of four issued by Ford Motor on the same day for a range of vehicles, including SUVs.
Which companies have the most employees on H-1B visas?
Tesla founder Elon Musk is a vocal proponent of H-1B visas, and his company's use of the program jumped sharply this year.
What to know about the company behind Puerto Rico's massive blackout
Luma, a private company that distributes electricity in Puerto Rico, has blamed previous "financial mismanagement" for problems with the island's grid.
What's open on New Year's Eve 2024? Here are stores you can go to today.
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FBI disrupts alleged plot against pro-Israel U.S. group
Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.
Russian and Iranian groups face sanctions over election disinformation
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on two groups linked to Russian and Iranian disinformation campaigns targeting this year's election.
FBI says it seized largest cache of homemade explosives in its history
A Virginia man was arrested on a gun charge, and investigators say they found a stockpile of pipe bombs at his home.
Some Jan. 6 defendants ask courts for permission to attend inauguration
Some of the defendants accused of being part of the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, are now asking courts for permission to return to Washington to attend the inauguration.
Military court rules defense secretary couldn't rescind 9/11 plea deals
A military appeals court ruled Monday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin could not withdraw plea agreements for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants.
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L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
Are you really getting a moderate or intense workout? Here's how to tell.
Looking to amp up your exercise as part of your New Year's resolutions? Here's how to calculate the intensity of your workouts.
New Year's resolutions often fail. Here's expert tips on how to keep them.
New Year's resolutions rarely last. Here's why they fail so often and how to change that, according to an expert.
Cappuccino Meltaway Bars sold nationwide recalled due to tree nuts
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
"We should have learned our lesson from COVID" for bird flu testing, Dr. Leana Wen says
"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
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Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
Boys who vanished while playing soccer found dead near military base
Saul Arboleda, Steven Medina, and brothers Josue and Ismael Arroyo were playing soccer in Guayaquil on Dec. 8 when they went missing.
Mark your 2025 calendar with dates for holidays, events and games
Wondering when Easter and the Super Bowl are? When the clocks change? Check out the 2025 calendar dates for holidays, big games, movie releases, award shows and more.
U.S. strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after American warships attacked
The targets struck by U.S. forces had been used to attack American warships and commercial vessels, officials said.
Flight attendant dies week after smoke forced emergency landing
"We are devastated at our dear colleague's death," Swiss Chief Executive Officer Jens Fehlinger said in a statement.
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These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the new books and characters joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Dustin Lynch previews New Year's Eve event
Country star Dustin Lynch will be a New York correspondent for CBS' "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash" for a second time. He spoke with "CBS Mornings Plus" about what to expect, his music and his plans for 2025.
Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?
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Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt agree on divorce settlement after 8-year battle
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin joins list of high-profile home burglaries
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Chinese hackers breach U.S. Treasury Dept., obtain unclassified documents
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
Trump seeks pause of possible TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
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.
ChatGPT recovers after being hit by outages, OpenAI says
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
AI features dominating tech heading into 2025
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
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What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
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Witnesses describe horrifying scene after deadly New Orleans attack
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Boys who vanished while playing soccer found dead near military base
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FBI seizes most homemade explosives in its history
Federal prosecutors say FBI agents recovered a stash of more than 150 homemade explosives at a home in Virginia.
FBI says it seized largest cache of homemade explosives in its history
A Virginia man was arrested on a gun charge, and investigators say they found a stockpile of pipe bombs at his home.
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Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
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NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
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Latest details on New Orleans truck attack
At least 10 people have been killed and 35 injured after a truck rammed into a Bourbon Street crowd early on New Year's Day in New Orleans. The FBI is investigating the attack as an act of possible terrorism. Michael George anchored CBS News' special report.
Former Louisiana congressman on truck attack
Former U.S. Representative Cedric Richmond of Louisiana joined CBS News to discuss the New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans that killed at least 10 people.
Traffic bollard system in New Orleans attack
A local official has told CBS News' Anna Schecter that New Orleans was in the midst of upgrading its traffic bollard system and temporary barricades were in place when a man slammed a truck into a Bourbon Street crowd early on New Year's Day. At least 10 people were killed and the FBI is investigating the attack as terrorism.
Former FBI agent on New Orleans truck attack
An early New Year's Day truck attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street has killed at least 10 people and injured dozens more. Former FBI special agent Doug Kouns joined CBS News along with national security contributor Samantha Vinograd to discuss the attack.
Biden response to New Orleans truck attack
President Biden has spoken with the mayor of New Orleans and offered federal resources in the wake of a deadly New Year's Day truck attack on the city's Bourbon Street. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.