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First, Investigating California’s CARE Court. Then, U.S. helps fund Ukraine's fight to survive. And, How sloths survive as nature’s couch potato.
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California's CARE Court brings mental health care into the courtroom
Under CARE Court, judges can order people to get help, with counties required to provide aid. Critics argue the California mental health care program is costly and could strip people of their rights.
60 Minutes tracks U.S. aid and oversight in Ukraine
America has pumped nearly $25 billion into Ukraine's economy since the Russian invasion began. 60 Minutes went to Ukraine to learn how the money is being spent.
Sloths turn survival of the fittest upside down
Sloths, the world's slowest mammal, have been around for 64 million years. Sharyn Alfonsi traveled to Costa Rica to learn more about how they've survived.
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Gavin Newsom responds to presidential ambitions
60 Minutes correspondent Cecilia Vega pressed the California governor on whether his policies are meant to propel his possible presidential aspirations.
The debate over CA's new CARE Court program
Supporters see CARE Court as way to combat homelessness and make the state safer. But more than 50 advocacy groups are critical, with some voicing concerns about the impact on communities of color.
How Bradley fighting vehicles help Ukraine
The U.S.-supplied vehicle helping Ukraine fight Russia today was developed to protect Americans from the Soviets.
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UFOs regularly spotted in restricted U.S. airspace
Bill Whitaker reports on the regular sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAP.
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Collapsing passengers and a contentious plan: The COVID flight from hell
After passengers on the Costa Luminosa cruise ship fell ill with COVID-19 in March 2020, Americans were flown to Atlanta after reaching Europe. Passengers say what happened next was nothing short of a nightmare.
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9/24/2023: CARE Court; Bankrolling the War; Hanging On
First, Investigating California’s CARE Court. Then, U.S. helps fund Ukraine's fight to survive. And, How sloths survive as nature’s couch potato.
9/17/2023: President Zelenskyy; Into the Streets; Prime Time in Colorado
First, Scott Pelley interviews Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Then, Benjamin Netanyahu’s push to weaken Israel’s Supreme Court divides nation. And, Jon Wertheim interviews Deion Sanders.
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9/3/2023: Hide and Seek; An American Down Under; Jeff Koons
Cyprus: A hiding spot for Russian money. Then, Mason Cox: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, Jeff Koons: The 60 Minutes Interview.
8/27/2023: Targeting Seniors; The Resurrection of Notre Dame; The Sperm Whales of Dominica
Cyber scammers stealing from grandparents. Then, Notre Dame restoration efforts continue. And, Marine sanctuary to protect sperm whales.
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DEA has seized over 55 million fentanyl pills in 2023 so far, Garland says
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Cory Booker calls on Menendez to resign, joining other Senate Democrats
"I believe stepping down is best for those Senator Menendez has spent his life serving," New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker said.
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Supreme Court denies Alabama's bid to use GOP-drawn congressional map
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Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with failing to pay $7.1 million in tax on her 2018 income in the country's latest fiscal allegations against the Colombian singer.
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British zoologist admits to abusing dozens of dogs
An Australian court heard evidence that Adam Britton, a renowned zoologist, filmed himself torturing dozens of dogs.
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