Radio Free Europe | 60 Minutes Archive

Late Friday, President Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the longtime funder of Radio Free Europe, among other media outlets. In 2023, 60 Minutes reported on how Radio Free Europe had become a vital tool in an ongoing battle against disinformation and authoritarianism, especially since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Radio Free Europe sues after Trump administration halts funding

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty sued Kari Lake and the Trump administration Tuesday over efforts to defund the organization. Last week, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at ...
The Hill - 1d
EU’s foreign policy chief laments US funding cuts to Radio Free Europe

Kaja Kallas says the bloc cannot automatically fill the gap left by the US. The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, expressed disappointment over US funding cuts to Radio Free Europe and said ...
The Guardian - 2d
EU debates ways to keep Radio Free Europe afloat after Trump orders staff cuts

European Union government ministers are debating ways to keep Radio Free Europe afloat after the Trump administration stopped grants to the pro-democracy media outlet over the weekend
ABC News - 2d
Statement of Purdue Pharma to 60 Minutes

Purdue Pharma provided the following statement for 60 Minutes' report Sunday, "The Settlement."
CBS News - Mar. 9
60 Minutes reports on drone invasions

Next Sunday, 60 Minutes correspondent Bill Whitaker reports on an investigation into mysterious drone invasions over restricted U.S. military sites.
CBS News - Mar. 9
Under the Radar | Sunday on 60 Minutes

With news of mysterious drones flying over New Jersey and concerns about spying, 60 Minutes reports on another surprising story about drone incursions. Bill Whitaker investigates, Sunday.
CBS News - 6d
Changes at the Social Security Administration | 60 Minutes

After a 2023 60 Minutes report, Social Security said it would claw back no more than 10% of a person’s monthly check to recover an overpayment. That changed earlier this month under President Trump.
CBS News - 3d
Firing the Watchdogs | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Hampton Dellinger, former head of a federal watchdog agency, was among the first to be fired by President Trump. So were 18 inspectors general and the chief of the board that protects federal ...
CBS News - Mar. 8
Werner Herzog | Sunday on 60 Minutes

The name Werner Herzog may not be as recognizable as Steven Spielberg or Martin Scorsese, but over the last six decades, the German filmmaker has had a profound and far-reaching influence on ...
CBS News - 2d
60 Minutes Presents: Behind Bars

Inside the recapture of "El Chapo"; stories of the wrongly imprisoned; and, the music of Zomba prison.
CBS News - 1d
America's Own | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Young musicians' dreams were dashed when the U.S. Marine Band followed orders to cancel a concert featuring middle and high school students of color, a result of the Trump administration’s ...
CBS News - 23h
CBS' '60 Minutes' is unflinching in its White House coverage in the shadow of Trump's $20B lawsuit

As CBS' parent company considers settlement of President Donald Trump's lawsuit against “60 Minutes,” America’s storied newsmagazine is pulling no punches in its coverage of the new administration
ABC News - 1d
Paramount says Trump's CBS '60 Minutes' lawsuit seeks to 'punish' network

Paramount on Thursday asked a federal judge in Texas to dismiss the $20-billion lawsuit. The media company separately has agreed to have a mediator look at the case.
Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6
CBS hits back at FCC over probe into '60 Minutes' edits

CBS argued that the news distortion complaint should be dismissed, saying the U.S. Supreme Court has never 'recognized a sweeping right by the government to second guess editorial decision-making.'
Los Angeles Times - Mar. 10
Ravens re-sign LT Ronnie Stanley, top OL on free-agent board, on 3-year, $60 million deal

One of the biggest names in free agency is off the market.
Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8
National Archives releases JFK files at Trump’s direction

The National Archives released more than 1,100 files Tuesday related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, after President Trump pledged to make the remaining documents available to ...
The Hill - 1d
Dan Hurley in '60 Minutes' interview: UConn coach says he was 'embarrassed' by 'I'm the best coach' quote

Hurley's quest to lead UConn to a third straight title will be covered with a behind-the-scenes look
CBS Sports - Mar. 9
Can this man find a link to any Welsh person in 60 seconds?

Every week, Elis James tries to find a mutual connection with a random Welsh caller - in one minute.
BBC News - Mar. 8
Free agent S Camryn Bynum to sign a 4-year, $60 million deal with the Colts

The Colts haven't been a team known to spend big on free agency in recent years, so this is a bit out of character for them.
Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11
Chinese state media celebrates Trump’s cuts to Voice of America and Radio Free Asia

Global Times hails US president’s order to strip back government funding to news organisations he deems ‘radical’. Chinese state media has reacted gleefully to the Trump administration’s decision ...
The Guardian - 2d
Anna Foster replaces Mishal Husain on Radio 4's Today

Foster was previously a Middle East correspondent and presented on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 5 Live.
BBC News - Mar. 10
Six Nations: Italy v Ireland - radio & text

Follow BBC radio commentary and live text coverage as Italy take on Ireland in the final round of the Six Nations.
Yahoo Sports - 5d
Chinese Nationalists Praise Trump’s Cuts to Voice of America

Beijing has long criticized the outlet, as well as Radio Free Asia, for highlighting human rights abuses in China.
The New York Times - 2d
2025 NFL free agency: Patriots signing Carlton Davis to a three-year, $60 million deal

Davis' deal includes $34.5 million guaranteed, per report
CBS Sports - Mar. 10
3/9/2025: Firing the Watchdogs; The Settlement; A Method to this Madness

First, a report on the significance of President Trump firing independent government watchdogs. Then, a look inside the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. And, Dan Hurley: The 60 Minutes Interview.
CBS News - Mar. 10
Inconsistency Strikes Again For The Ottawa Charge

A recurring storyline for the Ottawa Charge since their inaugural season has been their struggle to piece together a full 60-minute effort. This game proved to be no exception.
Yahoo Sports - 4d
Arrest warrants issued as death toll rises to 59 from Kočani nightclub fire in North Macedonia – Europe live

More than 150 people injured after blaze broke out in the early hours at Pulse club in town 60 miles from Skopje. North Macedonia’s public prosecutor Ljupco Kocevski has said five prosecutors ...
The Guardian - 3d
From the archives: Living near Three Mile Island

In 1980, one year after the partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station in Pennsylvania, citizens at a town hall protested plans to release radioactive krypton gas still ...
CBS News - Mar. 9
Former Blue Devil basketball star become football radio voice

Jon Boyce was denied a chance to play football for Lebanon High School. But a radio interview while starring on the basketball court for the Blue Devils set the wheels in motion for the 2003 ...
Yahoo Sports - 1d
German MPs approve €500bn spending boost to counter ‘Putin’s war of aggression’

Historic levels of spending on military and infrastructure secured in Bundestag with last-minute backing of Greens. Europe live – latest updates Germany’s parliament has voted in favour of ...
The Guardian - 1d
MMA Junkie Radio #3548: Guest Marc Montoya, UFC preview, PFL bracket analysis, more

Thursday's episode of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here. On Episode 3,548, the boys bring on gu
Yahoo Sports - 5d
Influencer who snatched baby wombat leaves Australia - the row in 60 seconds

The baby wombat grabbed by an influencer in Australia row… in 60 seconds
BBC News - 6d
UConn's Dan Hurley on the intensity he brings to coaching

As March Madness nears, UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley sat down with 60 Minutes to talk about his superstitions, sideline antics, and living up to the family name.
CBS News - Mar. 9
Country star Luke Combs opens up about living with 'wicked' OCD condition known as pure O

Country superstar Luke Combs opened up about his experience living with purely obsessional obsessive-compulsive disorder, informally known as pure O, in a recent interview with “60 Minutes Australia.”
NBC News - Mar. 10
3/16/2025: Under the Radar; America’s Own; Werner Herzog

First, an investigation into U.S. drone swarm mysteries dating back years. Then, a report on DEI and a cancelled U.S. Marine Band concert. And, Werner Herzog: The 60 Minutes Interview.
CBS News - 1d
Education Department says 60 universities under investigation for antisemitism

The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is investigating 60 universities for antisemitism, according to letters sent on Monday. The department said the 60 institutions are ...
The Hill - Mar. 10
Selma marks 60 years since "Bloody Sunday"

Thousands paid tribute over the weekend in Selma, Alabama, to the nonviolent protestors who 60 years ago sought the equal right to vote. In what came to be known as "Bloody Sunday," the protestors ...
CBS News - Mar. 10
‘You are free again’: farewell letters of executed Belgian resistance fighters found, 80 years on

Last words shed new light on the lives and deaths of the ‘ordinary people’ who stood up to Nazi regime. Christel Van Iseghem was sitting in a radio studio when she heard the last words of her great ...
The Guardian - Mar. 9
Dalton Knecht starts, plays 37 minutes for Lakers at Denver

Former Vol Dalton Knecht starts and plays 37 minutes for the Lakers at Denver.
Yahoo Sports - 5d