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The pandemic has forced election officials to explore ways to keep the public safe at the polls and offer alternatives to in-person voting. A three-month investigation reveals federal officials failed to immediately stop the distribution of many COVID-19 antibody tests they knew were flawed, leading to inaccurate data about the spread of the virus. Those stories on this week's 60 Minutes.

Lesley Stahl interviews Minneapolis' Police Chief Medaria Arradondo as the department still reels from the killing of George Floyd. A Bill Whitaker investigation uncovers drug companies' playbook to push opioids, and how law enforcement has scrambled to hold pharma executives accountable for fueling the opioid epidemic. Those stories on this week's "60 Minutes."

Amid a still-present pandemic, John Dickerson reports on the the challenges colleges face -- as they prepare to re-open in the fall. Scott Pelley tells us about the Greenwood Massacre -- a two-day assault in 1921 on a thriving black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and what we are learning today. Plus -- The Merit Systems Protection Board gives two million federal civil service workers -- including whistleblowers -- a place to appeal should they be disciplined, demoted or fired. Norah O'Donnell has the story on this week's "60 Minutes."

Sherrilyn Ifill, the president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, talks to Bill Whitaker about the killing of George Floyd and what its aftermath means for America. Scott Pelley looks at a report on the reopening the city of San Antonio, Texas amid coronavirus and the consequences of the lockdown. An Oklahoma law created to protect children from abuse punishes people deemed guilty of failing to stop the abuse. But Sharyn Alfonsi finds that several sentences were more severe on women than man abusers. Those stories on this week's "60 Minutes."

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."

"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.

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."

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."

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."

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."