60 Minutes Recap: November 10, 2019
From the head of the country's biggest bank to a journalist speaking truth to power, take a look back at some memorable moments from Sunday's broadcast of 60 Minutes
Rodrigo Duterte
"How can you work effectively if you're facing 11 lawsuits?"
Maria Lourdes Sereno, a former judge in the Philippines and a critic of President Duterte, believes the government is targeting Maria Ressa because of her reporting.
The risks of reporting on Rodrigo Duterte
Maria Ressa has been threatened with rape, prison and death for her reporting on President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody drug war. Duterte's administration says her work is "fake news." Bill Whitaker reports.
The risks of reporting on Rodrigo Duterte
Maria Ressa has been threatened with rape, prison and death for her reporting on President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody drug war. Duterte's administration says her work is "fake news"
How journalism in the Philippines has changed
60 Minutes correspondent Bill Whitaker has seen how the press is treated differently since he first reported from the island nation 30 years ago
Maria Ressa: Reporting in Philippines "worse than any war zone"
"We've been living through three years of this kind of hell." Maria Ressa talks to Bill Whitaker about reporting on the Duterte administration in the Philippines. Sunday, on 60 Minutes.
Third powerful deadly quake this month hits southern Philippines
Temblor adds to toll on devastated region, in many cases damaging structures weakened by prior shakers
Journalist Maria Ressa goes on trial in the Philippines
Ressa is accused of criminal libel, but she and supporters say the case is just President Rodrigo Duterte's effort to silence a critical, free press
Amal Clooney takes on case of persecuted journalist Maria Ressa
Clooney is to spearhead a team of global law experts providing assistance to Ressa, who faces 11 criminal charges in the Philippines
Philippine President Duterte's most outrageous statements
Here are 10 instances where the controversial populist's words went far over the line
A "dictator's playbook" threatens democracy. She's fighting back.
Maria Ressa says what's happening in the Philippines is "a cautionary tale for the United States"
Malaysia vows to send tons of non-recyclable garbage back to U.S.
Country's environment minister says Malaysia will not be "bullied by developed countries" into taking shipments of worthless waste
Canada tries to avoid an all-out trash "war" with the Philippines
Philippines' battle to get Canada to take back tons of mislabeled garbage highlights increasing reluctance in developing nations to be the world's dumping grounds
Philippine journalist asks Supreme Court to lift Duterte's ban
"Will we win it? Does it matter? Because if you don't file it, then you accept it," Rappler Executive Editor and CEO Maria Ressa says
Maria Ressa fighting for free speech after another arrest
The award-winning journalist and Rappler CEO has covered Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's violent war on drugs
Journalist Maria Ressa fights for freedom
Journalist Maria Ressa continues her fight for free speech, after she was arrested again by the Philippine government. Her site, Rappler, has been critical of President Rodrigo Duterte and his violent war on drugs. She joins CBSN to discuss her ongoing legal battle.
Prominent news editor Maria Ressa arrested again on new charges
CEO and editor of the Rappler news site, Ressa has been an outspoken critic of Philippines President Rodrigo Dutere
Rappler news’ Maria Ressa calls for press freedom at rally
CEO and executive editor of Manila-based online news site Rappler was arrested in the Philippines for alleged cyber libel
Philippine journalist posts bail, calls for "outrage" over libel arrest
"What we're seeing is death by a thousand cuts of our democracy," Rappler CEO and editor Maria Ressa says after release
Critic of Philippines president arrested
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, CEO of the news site Rappler, has been arrested and charged with cyber libel. She spoke with CBSN recently about President Rodrigo Duterte's efforts to silence the free press.
Philippines arrests prominent journalist who warned of threat to democracy
Maria Ressa, editor of news website Rappler, is accused of cyber libel based on a law enacted months after the allegedly offending article
"Lies spread faster than truth" on social media, journalist says
The CEO of Rappler alleged the online news website has been targeted by social media disinformation campaigns after its tough reporting on the government
Biden says Trump "seems to have a love affair with autocrats"
Former Vice President Joe Biden criticized President Trump for his handling of the disappearance of American resident Jamal Khashoggi
Philippine priest says "death squad" has forced him into hiding
Rev. Amado Picardal was early critic of President Rodrigo Duterte's violent crackdown on drugs, and says he'd testify against him
2nd Philippine mayor gunned down in just 2 days
Brazen back-to-back killings prompt opposition senator to call country the "murder capital of Asia"
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican says
Pope Francis made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.
Watch Pope Francis' final public appearance on Easter Sunday
Pope Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, one day before his death Monday morning.
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Pope Francis mourned worldwide as Catholic Church prepares for next chapter
Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.
What happens next after Pope Francis' death?
The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose his successor.
Hegseth shared details of Yemen strike in another Signal chat, sources say
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Supreme Court considers dispute involving ACA's preventive-care coverage
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Trumps to host White House Easter Egg Roll today with corporate sponsorships
Much of year's egg roll will be sponsored by corporations, a change from the traditional sponsorship by the American Egg Board.
Vance, Modi set to meet in India with Trump's tariffs taking center stage
Vice President JD Vance is in India on a four-day visit as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S. tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration.
Vance reacts to Pope Francis' death one day after meeting him
Vice President JD Vance said he was "happy to see him yesterday," though he noted that Pope Francis "was obviously very ill."
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Boeing jet intended for Chinese airline returns the U.S. amid trade war
A Boeing jet set to be delivered to Xiamen Airlines in China was returned to the U.S. amid a growing trade war between the two nations.
How a letter and a wheelchair reshaped the Boston Marathon
Bob Hall's 1975 finish opened the door for generations of athletes. Today, Delmace Mayo becomes the next to follow his path at just 19 years old.
Vance reacts to Pope Francis' death one day after meeting him
Vice President JD Vance said he was "happy to see him yesterday," though he noted that Pope Francis "was obviously very ill."
Trump honors Pope Francis: "May God bless him and all who loved him"
President Trump released a statement after the Vatican announced Pope Francis' death on Monday.
Is Easter Monday a federal holiday? Here's what is open today.
Here's what to know about whether banks and other institutions are open on Easter Monday in the U.S.
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Boeing jet intended for Chinese airline returns the U.S. amid trade war
A Boeing jet set to be delivered to Xiamen Airlines in China was returned to the U.S. amid a growing trade war between the two nations.
Is Easter Monday a federal holiday? Here's what is open today.
Here's what to know about whether banks and other institutions are open on Easter Monday in the U.S.
Vance, Modi set to meet in India with Trump's tariffs taking center stage
Vice President JD Vance is in India on a four-day visit as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S. tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration.
What's open and closed on Easter 2025?
Check out the list of the supermarkets, retailers, and fast food chains that are open on Easter and which are closed.
Trump is studying how to remove Fed Chair Powell, adviser says
Trump administration economist Kevin Hassett said Powell's removal is being studied by the president and his team.
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Vance reacts to Pope Francis' death one day after meeting him
Vice President JD Vance said he was "happy to see him yesterday," though he noted that Pope Francis "was obviously very ill."
Trump honors Pope Francis: "May God bless him and all who loved him"
President Trump released a statement after the Vatican announced Pope Francis' death on Monday.
Biden calls Pope Francis "one of the most consequential leaders of our time"
Former President Joe Biden, who is Catholic, said Pope Francis was "unlike any who came before him," adding that "I am better for having known him."
Vance, Modi set to meet in India with Trump's tariffs taking center stage
Vice President JD Vance is in India on a four-day visit as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S. tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration.
Trumps to host White House Easter Egg Roll today with corporate sponsorships
Much of year's egg roll will be sponsored by corporations, a change from the traditional sponsorship by the American Egg Board.
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Her sore throat turned into a month-long ICU stay. Doctors were stumped.
Vanessa Abraham thought her symptoms were a bad flu — until she collapsed to the floor struggling to breathe.
Trump administration replaces COVID websites
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Obesity doctor touts new weight loss drug
There may soon be a new medication option for losing weight. Eli Lilly's experimental pill appears to work as well as the injected drug Ozempic to lower the weight of diabetes patients. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
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Boeing jet intended for Chinese airline returns the U.S. amid trade war
A Boeing jet set to be delivered to Xiamen Airlines in China was returned to the U.S. amid a growing trade war between the two nations.
Watch Pope Francis' final public appearance on Easter Sunday
Pope Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, one day before his death Monday morning.
Canonization of first millennial saint postponed after pope's death
Carlos Acutis is set to become the first millennial saint. His canonization was moved to next Sunday in St. Peter's Square after the death of Pope Francis.
What will happen at the funeral of Pope Francis?
Pope Francis had expressed the desire to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a fifth-century church in Rome.
What happens next after Pope Francis' death?
The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose his successor.
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Jasmine Amy Rogers on playing Betty Boop
Jasmine Amy Rogers has been called "Broadway's newest star" for her standout performance as Betty Boop in "BOOP! The Musical." The actress talks to "CBS Mornings" about navigating the colorful role and how it has impacted her.
George Clooney on making his Broadway debut
George Clooney made his Broadway debut in "Good Night, and Good Luck," playing CBS News legend Edward R. Murrow. Clooney talks to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about preparing for the role in our "Road to the Tonys" series.
Extended interview: David Hyde Pierce
In this web exclusive, "Frasier" star David Hyde Pierce, now appearing on Broadway in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical," talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about playing physical comedy; tweaking Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance" for today's audience; his early television roles that led to the part of Dr. Niles Crane on "Frasier"; and his relationship with his husband, Brian.
David Hyde Pierce, the very model of a modern Major-General, in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical"
The "Frasier" star is back on the Broadway stage in a jazzy re-working of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, transplanted to New Orleans.
David Hyde Pierce in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical"
"Frasier" star David Hyde Pierce is back on the Broadway stage in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical," a jazzy re-working of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, transplanted to New Orleans. The former aspiring concert pianist talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about the thread that Gilbert & Sullivan has run throughout his life. He also talks about his comedy influences, and what it means to him to make people laugh.
Technology
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Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
Scientist on reviving extinct dire wolves
Biotech company Colossal Bioscience has made headlines for saying it brought the dire wolf species back from extinction. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser spoke with the company's chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, who broke down the science and motivations behind the project.
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.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Judge: Google is online advertising monopoly
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google is a monopolist in markets for online advertising technology. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
Science
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NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Breaking down the return of dire wolves
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
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Tycoon facing death penalty has her jail term cut in money laundering case
Truong My Lan had already lost a challenge against the death penalty in a separate case in which she was found guilty of stealing money from Saigon Commercial Bank.
Was an Oregon teen the mastermind behind her father's murder?
After Aaron Friar and his 15-year-old daughter Ellie vanished from their Medford, Oregon, home, investigators arrived to discover a horrific scene – and soon after, evidence of a murder plot is revealed.
FSU president reacts to the campus' mass shooting
Classes resume Monday at Florida State University, the scene of the nation's latest mass shooting. Two people were killed when a gunman opened fire near the student union on Thursday. Kati Weis spoke with the university's president on the tragedy.
Judge to allow "bushy eyebrows" testimony in Bryan Kohberger trial
Kohberger, 30, is charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves at a rental home in Idaho near campus.
Gunmen disguised as soldiers kill 12 spectators at cockfight
Footage of the shooting, circulated on social media, showed spectators flinging themselves to the ground and taking cover under their seats.
Space
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When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
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How Pope Francis clashed with Trump
Pope Francis spoke up against some of the Trump administration's policies that targeted migrants. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports from the White House following one of the pope's last meetings at the Vatican, which happened to be with Vice President JD Vance.
Monsignor Irwin on pope's last days
Monsignor Kevin Irwin, a priest of the Archdiocese of New York, says Pope Francis was a tenacious man up until his last days. The pontiff defied medical guidance and met Catholics in the Vatican who were celebrating Easter Sunday. He died a day after.
Pope Francis blessed babies before death
Pope Francis spent Easter Sunday blessing Catholics in St. Peter's Square, defying guidance from doctors to keep away from the public to preserve his health. CBS News papal and Vatican contributor Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo has more.
Democratic lawmaker details El Salvador trip
California Rep. Robert Garcia says he's meeting with officials at the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador on Monday to demand due process and advocate for the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who the Trump administration admitted had been mistakenly deported. He shared details about his efforts in El Salvador in an interview on "CBS Mornings Plus."
Pope's changes to women's role in church
Pope Francis worked to transform the role of women in the Catholic Church. CBS News papal contributor Candida Moss has more on Francis' efforts to expand inclusion in the global institution.