U.K. to embark on "cautious" reopening plan
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sunday that every adult in the country should get the first coronavirus vaccine by July 31.
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Gottlieb says downward trend in virus infections "likely to continue"
"This has taken a tragic toll on the United States, but we should be optimistic, in my view," Dr. Scott Gottlieb said.
Ex-Trump official Matt Pottinger faults China for virus cover-up
Pottinger said the head of China's CDC was unaware the coronavirus was spreading until late December 2019.
Overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
Community leaders and health care workers explore the roots of vaccine skepticism, and the challenges of getting them to the people who need it the most.
Florida governor faces criticism over COVID vaccine distribution
Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia said a deal bypassed county protocol, allowing a select group of residents to go the front of the vaccine line.
Former Trump official details "grave misstep" in COVID response
"It was the one effective, widely available tool that we had in the arsenal to deal with this...It was a grave misstep," Pottinger told "Face the Nation."
Winter storms hamper delivery of 6 million vaccine doses
Winter weather shut down more than 2,000 vaccine distribution centers.
Women dressed as elderly caught trying to get vaccine, officials say
The women disguised themselves with bonnets, gloves and glasses.
NCAA to allow limited fan attendance at March Madness tournaments
The governing body is permitting 25% capacity at the men's tournament and 17% at the women's.
Publix offers 225,000 workers $125 gift cards to get vaccinated
"Getting vaccinated can help us take one step closer to getting back to normal," says grocery chain CEO Todd Jones.
Former surgeon general urges better COVID outreach to rural U.S.
In his first comments since leaving the post, Dr. Jerome Adams says that rural America has been hit "just as hard by the pandemic as urban ones- albeit in different ways."
FedEx scrambles to keep COVID-19 vaccine shipments on track
Delivery giant rerouting vaccine doses through other states after winter storm disrupts its main hub in Tennessee.
Biden visits Pfizer vaccine plant in Michigan
President Biden visited a Pfizer vaccine plant and delivered remarks in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Biden pledges billions to help poor countries get COVID vaccines
Global health officials are welcoming the "growing movement behind vaccine equity" as a desperately needed measure to protect everyone, including Americans.
2 pieces of good news on Pfizer's widely-used COVID vaccine
Drug company says vaccine doesn't need deep-freeze storage, which could ease distribution, as Israeli study shows 1st dose alone highly effective.
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QAnon's corrosive impact on the U.S.
Where does the QAnon movement stand and who has it impacted? Lesley Stahl reports.
Federal judges call for increased security after one judge's son is killed
Judge Esther Salas was in her New Jersey home when a gunman targeting Salas opened fire on her family, killing her son and wounding her husband. Now she's fighting for better protection of judges. Bill Whitaker reports.
Skyrocketing electric bills are "top priority," Texas governor says
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says there will be a moratorium on power disconnects as residents recoup from a deadly winter storm that crippled the state's infrastructure.
The evidence of Assad and his regime's legacy of war crimes
Assad and his regime may never be prosecuted for the acts of terror he perpetrated against his own people during Syria's civil war. Scott Pelley reports on the effort to gather and maintain the evidence against Assad.
United grounds Boeing 777 planes after engine explosion
United Airlines is removing from service all 777s with the same type of engine as the plane that made an emergency landing Saturday after its right engine blew apart.
NYC to allow Central Park ice rinks to stay open for rest of season
The leases to the Wollman Rink and the Lasker Rink will be terminated on February 26 to allow time for the Trump Organization to move out.
U.K. to embark on "cautious" reopening plan
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sunday that every adult in the country should get the first coronavirus vaccine by July 31.
Family of boy who died in Texas storm files lawsuit over outage
The lawsuit claims Cristian Pavon died of hypothermia and cites the power company and the grid operator for gross negligence.
Fine-tuning the art of piano-making with Paolo and Luca Fazioli
The majestic red spruce growing in the Val Di Fiemme of Italy's Dolomites has been prized by instrument makers for centuries.
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U.K. to embark on "cautious" reopening plan
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sunday that every adult in the country should get the first coronavirus vaccine by July 31.
Sullivan says Biden ready for talks with Iran over nuclear program
Sullivan also said the Biden administration has begun to communicate with the Iranians about American hostages.
U.S. deports 95-year-old who was a Nazi concentration camp guard
95-year-old Friedrich Karl Berger guarded prisoners at a Neuengamme sub-camp near Meppen, Germany during the Holocaust, and continues to receive German pension for his "wartime service."
Princess Eugenie and husband have picked a name for their baby boy
The baby, who weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, is Princess Eugenie's first child and is 11th in line to the British throne.
Moscow court rejects Alexey Navalny's appeal against his prison sentence
His arrest and imprisonment have fueled a huge wave of protests across Russia. Authorities responded with a sweeping crackdown, detaining about 11,000 people.
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NYC to allow Central Park ice rinks to stay open for rest of season
"But make no mistake, we will not be doing business with the Trump Organization going forward. Inciting an insurrection will never be forgotten or forgiven," the mayor's press secretary said in a statement.
United grounds Boeing 777 planes after engine explosion
United Airlines is removing from service all 777s with the same type of engine as the plane that made an emergency landing Saturday after its right engine blew apart.
Skyrocketing electric bills are "top priority," Texas governor says
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says there will be a moratorium on power disconnects as residents recoup from a deadly winter storm that crippled the state's infrastructure.
Family of boy who died in Texas storm files lawsuit over outage
The lawsuit claims Cristian Pavon died of hypothermia and cites the power company and the grid operator for gross negligence.
Gottlieb says downward trend in virus infections "likely to continue"
"This has taken a tragic toll on the United States, but we should be optimistic, in my view," Dr. Scott Gottlieb said.
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Gottlieb says downward trend in virus infections "likely to continue"
"This has taken a tragic toll on the United States, but we should be optimistic, in my view," Dr. Scott Gottlieb said.
Sullivan says Biden ready for talks with Iran over nuclear program
Sullivan also said the Biden administration has begun to communicate with the Iranians about American hostages.
Transcript: Betsy Price on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price that aired Sunday, February 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired February 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Jake Sullivan on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with national security adviser Jake Sullivan that aired Sunday, February 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including radio host Rush Limbaugh and bandleader Johnny Pacheco.
The authentic Ellen Burstyn
The Academy Award-winning actress, getting Oscar buzz for her performance in "Pieces of a Woman," talks about channeling her childhood, and the magic of "jamming" with other actors.
The authentic Ellen Burstyn
Academy Award-winning actress Ellen Burstyn has gifted audiences with a host of exquisite performances, from "The Last Picture Show," "The Exorcist" and "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," to her latest, "Pieces of a Woman," for which she's getting even more Oscar buzz, potentially becoming the oldest nominated actress ever. Correspondent Nancy Giles talks with Burstyn about channeling her childhood; playing complex characters; and the magic of "jamming" with other actors.
Fine-tuning the art of piano-making with Paolo and Luca Fazioli
The majestic red spruce growing in the Val Di Fiemme of Italy's Dolomites has been prized by instrument makers for centuries.
Alex Trebek's wardrobe donated to the homeless
Alex Trebek's wardrobe from "Jeopardy!" is being donated to a nonprofit where men who've struggled with homelessness, incarceration or addiction can suit up for a shot at redemption. Adriana Diaz has more.
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Texas weather woes foreshadow climate change disasters
Hot-weather infrastructure and an isolated power grid have left the state unprepared for extreme weather.
"Touchdown confirmed!": NASA rover lands on Mars
The $2.4 billion Perseverance rover is on a mission to search for signs of past life and collect Martian rock samples for return to Earth.
2020 saw record renewable energy growth despite pandemic
Last year was the first time the U.S. got more power from renewable energy than from coal.
5 things everyone wants to know about the COVID-19 vaccine
Despite a botched initial rollout, Americans are hungry for COVID-19 vaccine information, Google data show.
The Mars Perseverance rover landing will be the most difficult ever
Perseverance will have to land on Mars without the help of mission control — NASA scientists call it the "seven minutes of terror."
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Gottlieb says downward trend in virus infections "likely to continue"
"This has taken a tragic toll on the United States, but we should be optimistic, in my view," Dr. Scott Gottlieb said.
Florida governor faces criticism over COVID vaccine distribution
Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia said a deal bypassed county protocol, allowing a select group of residents to go the front of the vaccine line.
Mars rover beams back dramatic landing selfie
Engineers say the rover is healthy and operating normally after its hair-raising descent to the surface.
What's behind the extreme cold in Texas?
Meteorologists saw this extreme winter weather coming weeks in advance. Here's what is causing it.
Texas weather woes foreshadow climate change disasters
Hot-weather infrastructure and an isolated power grid have left the state unprepared for extreme weather.
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U.K. to embark on "cautious" reopening plan
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sunday that every adult in the country should get the first coronavirus vaccine by July 31.
Gottlieb says downward trend in virus infections "likely to continue"
"This has taken a tragic toll on the United States, but we should be optimistic, in my view," Dr. Scott Gottlieb said.
Ex-Trump official Matt Pottinger faults China for virus cover-up
Pottinger said the head of China's CDC was unaware the coronavirus was spreading until late December 2019.
Overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
Community leaders and health care workers explore the roots of vaccine skepticism, and the challenges of getting them to the people who need it the most.
Florida governor faces criticism over COVID vaccine distribution
Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia said a deal bypassed county protocol, allowing a select group of residents to go the front of the vaccine line.
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What to do if you didn't get a stimulus check
Americans may still have options if they didn't receive a payment in the first two rounds of emergency relief.
Texans without water or shelter face another foe: Price gouging
Some Houston-area residents are reporting "outrageous prices" on food and other necessities, local officials say.
FedEx scrambles to keep COVID-19 vaccine shipments on track
Delivery giant rerouting vaccine doses through other states after winter storm disrupts its main hub in Tennessee.
Black franchisee says "systemic racism" has prevailed at McDonald's
Herbert Washington alleges McDonald's has not allowed Black owners to buy locations in affluent communities.
U.K. top court rules drivers are Uber "workers" entitled to benefits
"Drivers are in a position of subordination and dependency to Uber," the Supreme Court's 7 judges said in their unanimously ruling.
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Federal judge Esther Salas: "My son's death cannot be in vain"
A lawyer is gunned down at his California home by a killer posing as a deliveryman. Days later, another deadly ambush at the home of a federal judge in N.J.
Why did a crazed gunman take his own life in a remote N.Y. town after killing spree?
Clues left behind solved the mystery of a deadly attack on the family of a federal judge and rival men's rights attorney.
Wealthy Florida couple give different accounts of violent confrontation
Police respond to a call from a man claiming an intruder brutally attacked him and his wife, but everything changes after the wife tells her side of the story.
Over 235 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 235 people for their alleged roles in the riot.
9 Oath Keepers indicted for conspiracy in Capitol riot
Federal prosecutors announced a nine-person indictment of Oath Keepers militia members, including new charges for six who were recently arrested and charged Friday.
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Northrop Grumman launches cargo ship to space station
The Cygnus cargo ship is loaded with more than 8,000 pounds of supplies and equipment.
Mars rover beams back dramatic landing selfie
Engineers say the rover is healthy and operating normally after its hair-raising descent to the surface.
NASA reveals first two photos of Mars taken by Perseverance
"Hello, world. My first look at my forever home," the rover tweeted upon arrival.
"Touchdown confirmed!": NASA rover lands on Mars
The $2.4 billion Perseverance rover is on a mission to search for signs of past life and collect Martian rock samples for return to Earth.
How NASA will bring Martian rocks back to Earth for first time ever
Never before have humans brought a piece of another planet back to Earth. "If it sounds complicated, it is," a top NASA scientist said. "If it sounds extreme, it most certainly is."
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"The Deliveryman Murders": How investigators connected the cases
Two men are shot and killed at their homes 2,800 miles apart by a man delivering a package – how a car full of clues helped solve the murders.
Photos: Rare snowfall blankets the Mediterranean
An unusual winter weather pattern brought snow to places that rarely see it.
Evidence photos: Reuschel attempted murder case
Mike Reuschel told police he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an intruder, but she later told police her husband was the real assailant.
Ranking every Super Bowl, from worst to first
There have been some super games since 1967, but which one is the best?
TV shows canceled or ended in 2020
It was the end of the road for "Supernatural," "Hawaii Five-0," "Modern Family" and more.
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"Sunday Morning": 2/21 full episode
Ted Koppel sits down with community leaders and healthcare workers to explore the roots of COVID-19 vaccine skepticism. Plus: Seth Doane speaks to Paolo Fazioli; Chip Reid reports on the Columbian Harmony Cemetery in Washington, D.C.; Nancy Giles interviews Academy Award-winning actress Ellen Burstyn; Nicholas Thompson of The Atlantic Magazine tells the tale of the man who went by the name "Mostly Harmless"; Steve Hartman tells the story of a Pizza Hut deliveryman who got a big tip; Lee Cowan sits down with Cindy McCain; and David Sedaris on his trip to the Apple Store.
Assad and his regime's war crimes
Assad and his regime may never be prosecuted for the acts of terror he perpetrated against his own people during Syria's civil war. Scott Pelley reports for "60 Minutes" on the effort to gather and maintain the evidence against Assad.
Judges ask for better protection
Judge Esther Salas was in her New Jersey home when a gunman targeting Salas opened fire on her family, killing her son and wounding her husband. Now she's fighting for better protection of judges. Bill Whitaker reports for "60 Minutes."
QAnon's corrosive impact on the U.S.
Tens of millions of Americans believe QAnon's core — and false — theory that an evil cabal of Satan-worshipping elites commits atrocities against children and controls much of the world. Where does this movement stand and who has it impacted? Lesley Stahl reports for "60 Minutes."
California's redwoods struggle after fires
California's iconic coastal redwoods are struggling to recover after wildfires ripped through the state over the summer. Making things worse, climate change is affecting the coastal fog that helps feed the trees. Jeff Berardelli reports.