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5/31/2020: The Promise of Plasma, Spilling Across The Border, Perseverance Jun 01, 2020

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Until a vaccine is found, plasma therapy has been helping COVID-19 victims get better. Bill Whitaker has the story. Raw sewage from Tijuana is appearing on southern California's coasts. Lesley Stahl reports. And NASA is attempting to find signs of ancient life on Mars with the launch of Perseverance. Anderson Cooper has the story on this week's "60 Minutes."

Coronavirus Changed Forever May 25, 2020

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"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.

5/17/2020: Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Whistleblower, The Reckoning May 18, 2020

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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 effect on society. Those stories on this week's "60 Minutes."

5/10/2020: Pandemic Politics, Amazon, Ghost Guns May 11, 2020

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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 Whitaker has the story. Those stories on this week's "60 Minutes."

5/3/2020: The Jobless, Where Did The Money Go?, The State of Texas May 04, 2020

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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."

4/26/2020: On The Line, Outbreak Science, The Unseen Enemy Apr 27, 2020

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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."

4/12/2020: Short Supply, Staying Well, The Resurrection of St. Nicholas Apr 13, 2020

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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 coronavirus continues to spread.

4/5/2020: Critical Condition, Talking To The Past Apr 06, 2020

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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."

3/22/2020: Stopping the Virus, The Economic Emergency, A Populist Movement Mar 23, 2020

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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.

3/15/2020: On The Frontline, Children of Flint, King of the Road Mar 16, 2020

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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."

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