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GOLD MEDALIST SNOWBOARDER SHAUN WHITE, PREPARING FOR THE VANCOUVER OLYMPICS, TELLS "60 MINUTES" IT'S SOMETIMES LONELY AT THE TOP
Snowboarding champion Shaun White acknowledges how lonely it can be when you're the best in a 60 MINUTES profile before he competes for more gold in the Winter Olympics next month. The 23-year-old Olympian spent time with Bob Simon - including a moment hanging over the correspondent's head - for the profile to be broadcast Sunday, Jan. 31 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT). Simon's report traces the life of the flame-haired snowboarder, from his infancy when he needed heart surgery, to his boyhood skateboarding collision that nearly ended his career to the lofty heights he currently occupies as snowbo...
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FORMER TREASURY SECRETARY HENRY M. PAULSON SAYS HE HATED THE IDEA OF A BAILOUT, BUT THAT WITHOUT IT AMERICANS WOULD BE FACING AN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE OF 25%
IN AN INTERVIEW TO BE BROADCAST THIS WEEKEND ON CBS NEWS "SUNDAY MORNING" Former Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, who testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform this week, sits down with CBS correspondent Anthony Mason, to discuss the government's controversial bank bailout program. In the interview to be broadcast this Sunday (9:00-10:30 AM, ET) on CBS News SUNDAY MORNING, anchored by Charles Osgood, Paulson says he hated the idea of a bailout, but that without it Americans would be facing an unemployment rate more that twice the 10% it is now. Paulson, wh...
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THE EARLY SHOW SATURDAY EDITION LISTINGS FOR JANUARY 30, 2010
Chris Wragge and Erica Hill anchor the broadcast. Randall Pinkston reports the news. Lonnie Quinn is the weather anchor. Where to stash your cash - A comparison of online banks to traditional banks, credit unions, money markets, and more to determine the best place to put money Saturday Bargainista: Splurge Vs. Save - Beauty essentials worth paying extra for, and those that don't require top dollar Healthwatch: Toxic Relationships -- Psychologist Dr. Wendy Walsh will describe problems that are worth working through, and when it's better to just say goodbye Just Perfect: Laundry - Gre...
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CBS NEWS "SUNDAY MORNING" REMAINS THE #1 SUNDAY MORNING NEWS PROGRAM WITH THE JANUARY 24 BROADCAST
CBS News SUNDAY MORNING was the #1 Sunday morning news program in households, viewers and adults 25-54 on January 24. The broadcast posted a 3.6/10 with 5.13m viewers, 1.6/08 in adults 25-54 according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings. Compared to the same day last year, SUNDAY MORNING was up +3% in households (from 3.5/10), +7% in adults 25-54 (from 1.5/08) and even in viewers. The January 24 broadcast anchored by Charles Osgood featured correspondent Seth Doane's report on sexual addiction and correspondent Anthony Mason's profile of singer Melody Gardot. SUNDAY MORNING is broadcas...
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WHEN A 911 OPERATOR VANISHES INTO THIN AIR HER DEADLY SECRET IS EXPOSED, ON 48 HOURS MYSTERY, SATURDAY, JAN. 30
When Theresa Parker unexpectedly disappeared in March 2007, the small town of LaFayette, Georgia, was shocked. So beloved was the 911 dispatcher that hundreds of people came out to search nearly 175 square miles of land for her. Theresa, who loved helping others, was adored by family and friends including her police officer husband, Sam Parker. The couple, who married in 1993, seemed a perfect match. But after 13 years of marriage the two decided to split and Theresa found her own place. One night after visiting her sister, Theresa left to go home, but was never heard from again. Police fou...
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CBS NEWS SUNDAY MORNING JANUARY 31, 2010 (9:00-10:30 AM, ET) CHARLES OSGOOD ANCHORS FROM NEW YORK
STARGAZING - Once limited to newspaper gossip columns, celebrity news - from videos to photos - is now accessible 24/7, and the website TMZ is leading the way. Correspondent Tracy Smith reports. BLACK EYED PEAS - Part hip-hop, part pop, the Black Eyed Peas are at the top of the charts and nominated for six Grammy Awards. Correspondent Michelle Miller speaks with Fergie, Will.i.am and other members of the group. COLIN FIRTH - Correspondent Mark Phillips profiles British actor Colin Firth, who is receiving Oscar buzz for his performance in the film A Single Man. HENRY PAULSON - Correspon...
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"60 MINUTES" LISTINGS FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2010
THE QUIET PROFESSIONALS - In a rare chance to show America's elite Special Forces up close, 60 MINUTES spent over two months with a Green Beret unit as they trained a group of Afghan soldiers and then went into battle with them against the Taliban. Lara Logan reports. Jeff Newton is the producer. WHITE HOT - U.S. Snowboarder Shaun White, who took home the gold at the last Winter Olympics, is still the guy to beat as he shows Bob Simon some of the tricks he'll use next month in Vancouver. Tanya Simon is the producer. BEYONCE - Steve Kroft profiles the superstar singer on the road an...
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CBS NEWS ANNOUNCES BROADCAST PLANS LEADING UP TO SUPER BOWL XLIV
"CBS EVENING NEWS," "THE EARLY SHOW" and "FACE THE NATION" will Broadcast Live from Miami, Florida CBS News announced today its broadcast plans leading up to Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, Florida. CBS EVENING NEWS, THE EARLY SHOW and FACE THE NATION will broadcast live from Miami. The CBS Television Network is the home of Super Bowl XLIV, which will be broadcast on Sunday, Feb. 7 (6:30-10:00 ET). Thursday, Feb. 4 and Friday, Feb. 5- THE EARLY SHOW, (7:00-9:00 AM, ET) anchored by Harry Smith and Maggie Rodriguez with News Reader Erica Hill and Weather Anchor Dave Price, will broadcast from L...
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CBS NEWS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL LIVE COVERAGE OF THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
Features Network Broadcast of CBS News' "Special Report: State of the Union" Anchored by Katie Couric; Harry Smith Anchors THE EARLY SHOW Live from Washington, D.C.; Two-Part Webcast from CBSNews.com and Live Coverage from CBS News Radio CBS News announced today that it will provide special live coverage of the State of the Union address on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Coverage will include the live network broadcast of CBS News' "Special Report: State of the Union" anchored by Katie Couric, Anchor and Managing Editor of the CBS EVENING NEWS, and a special two-part Webcast from CBSNews.co...