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The mortality rate from the coronavirus pandemic is overwhelming New York City's health care system and funeral homes. Scott Pelley reports on how the city's Chief Medical Examiner is working with the National Guard to bring dignity to the dead even in crisis -- and how coronavirus survivors are hoping to help. Renowned chef José Andrés says "the solution has to be now" when it comes to addressing food shortages caused by the pandemic. Anderson Cooper reports on how Andrés' organization has served nearly 2 million free meals in more than 50 American cities. Plus, Jon Wertheim gives us an inside look at the pageantry Kabuki, Japan’s centuries-old theater art marked by elaborate make-up and stylized dances. Those stories on this week's "60 Minutes."

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On this week's "60 Minutes," health care workers tell Bill Whitaker about the conditions they're seeing and the lack of medical equipment they're trying to overcome. The St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church sat at the foot of the World Trade Center before it was destroyed in the terrorist attacks that brought down the twin towers. Nearly 20 years later, it's rising again. Scott Pelley has the story. And John Dickerson explores how people are coping with anxiety, sadness, and grief -- as the coronavirus continues to spread.

As small businesses and restaurants bear the brunt of the COVID-19's economic impact, some are adapting and helping each other. Scott Pelley shares their stories. Aging Holocaust survivors now have the chance to record their memories in a way that will allow future generations to literally ask them about their experiences, and see and hear their answers. Lesley Stahl reports. Those stories on this week's "60 Minutes."

Scott Pelley reports on health care workers battling the pandemic and the efforts to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed with patients. Bill Whitaker talks to Brené Brown, who has been studying vulnerability for decades. As the impact of coronavirus sweeps across America, Brown offers insights for today’s socially distanced world. And Jon Wertheim reports on shadowy operatives and fly-by-night schools whose schemes lead to broken dreams and financial loss for the majority of the teens that come to the U.S. to play basketball. Those stories on this week's "60 Minutes."

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Scientists rush to develop a novel coronavirus vaccine; Then, Fed official uncertain how economy will fare during the coronavirus crisis; And, why Hungary is paying its citizens to start families.

There's new evidence of a long-term health impact on the children of Flint Michigan. Sharyn Alfonsi reports. Driverless trucks being tested right now on public roads. Jon Wertheim climbs aboard for a look at the very near future of transportation and technology that could eliminate as many as 300,000 jobs. Those stories on this week's "60 Minutes."

In an interview with Dr. Jon LaPook, Dr. Anthony Fauci says he does not believe the U.S. will see the drastic quarantine measures China is taking to contain the coronavirus, but social distancing will be considered. In her first interview since the impeachment inquiry, President Trump's former top adviser on Russia tells Lesley Stahl the Russians didn't invent partisan divides in America, but "they understand how to exploit them." The Elfstedentocht is the longest, most punishing outdoor speed skating race in the world. And it's been an essential part of Dutch life since 1909. Held in the northern province of Friesland, the 125-mile race links 11 cities over frozen canals and waterways. But climate change has changed all that, and now the race is under threat. Bill Whitaker reports on an alternative race in the Austrian Alps that's drawing thousands of Dutch skaters. Those stories on this week's "60 Minutes."

In an interview with Scott Pelley, Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg says his fellow candidates do not have his level of experience. For the first time, Eddie Gallagher, the Navy Seal, tells his story to David Martin, about the wounded ISIS prisoner he was acquitted of stabbing to death. After Ragged Island in the southern Bahamas was devastated by Category 5 Hurricane Irma, Prime Minister Hubert Minnis says the country can be an example as it embraces solar power. Bill Whitaker has the story. Those stories on this week's "60 Minutes."

In an interview with Anderson Cooper, leading Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders criticizes how unprepared Michael Bloomberg was at last week's debate, and insinuates that President Trump would "chew him up and spit him out" if he were to win the nomination. The Dutch prosecutor investigating why a passenger jet was shot down over Ukraine in 2014 has brought murder indictments against three Russians and a Ukraine separatist, but as Scott Pelley reports, Russia won't turn them over. Sharyn Alfonsi shares the story of Matthew Whitaker, a blind pianist, whose talents were recognized at an early age. Those stories on tonight's "60 Minutes."

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Climate scientist Joelle Gergis says the fires in Australia are "redefining what it means to actually be living through a period of rapid climate change." Holly Williams reports. The new edition of "West Side Story" will project video on a scale never before seen on Broadway. Bill Whitaker gets a front row seat. Scott Pelley investigate how a rumor about a mysterious server in Ukraine led, in part, to President Trump’s impeachment. Those stories on this week's "60 Minutes."

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