Surprise of the Week

November 9, 2022

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Major 7.8 earthquake rocks Turkey and Syria, killing hundreds

6 February 2023

The death toll was rising steadily in both countries. A frantic search for survivors is underway. The U.S. and Ukraine are among the many nations offering assistance. [...]

Smithsonian Institution leader Lonnie Bunch III on "The Takeout" - 02/05/23

6 February 2023

Lonnie G. Bunch III, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of… [...]

"Catastrophic" blast possible at Ohio derailment site, officials warn

6 February 2023

Officials urged people living within a one-mile radius of the site to evacuate, saying an explosion could launch deadly shrapnel as far as a mile. Arrests were possible, authorities warned. [...]

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva: The 60 Minutes Interview

6 February 2023

IMF’s Georgieva: the U.S. economy will likely slow down this year, but narrowly avoid a recession. [...]

Another inflation pressure point for Americans: Car insurance

6 February 2023

Auto insurance costs are up 14% from a year ago, a new survey shows. Here's where drivers around the U.S. pay the most. [...]

Beyoncé surpasses the record for most Grammy wins of all time

6 February 2023

With her fourth Grammy of the night, the singer surpassed the record set by the late Hungarian-British conductor Georg Solti for the most Grammy wins of all time. [...]

Grammys 2023: List of winners and nominees

6 February 2023

Harry Styles took home the coveted award for album of the year and Beyoncé became the most decorated artist in Grammy history. [...]

Red Hot Chili Peppers: The 60 Minutes Interview

6 February 2023

The Red Hot Chili Peppers open up about their beginnings and the changes they’ve had to make to withstand four decades of performing. [...]

Hong Kong Opposition on Trial in Landmark National-Security Case

6 February 2023

Defendants face up to life in prison, drawing global scrutiny as Hong Kong’s government launches a marketing blitz aimed at restoring the city’s reputation as a business hub. [...]

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Turkey and Syria, Killing More Than 500 People

6 February 2023

The magnitude 7.8 quake was felt across a large region with multiple aftershocks, rocking an area that houses millions of Turkish citizens, displaced Syrians and refugees. [...]

Prior Chinese Balloon Incursions Over U.S. Went Undetected

6 February 2023

Officials say prior intrusions by surveillance craft into the continental U.S. were likely of short duration. [...]

Pope Francis Reaffirms Calls for Acceptance of Gay People

5 February 2023

The pontiff also reiterated his readiness to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. [...]

Iran Grants Amnesty, Reduces Prison Sentences for Some Protesters

5 February 2023

The decision appears to reflect the government’s confidence that the worst of the protests is over. [...]