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Sona Jobarteh: The 60 Minutes Interview

Lesley Stahl reports on the kora, a centuries-old West African instrument, and the groundbreaking woman who’s mastered it, Sona Jobarteh.

Paper Brigade: Resistance fighters who saved Jewish artifacts during the Holocaust | 60 Minutes

A group of writers and intellectuals living in what is now Vilnius, Lithuania, risked their lives to save Jewish culture and history. Jon Wertheim reports.

Suspect arrested in Istanbul blast that killed 6, wounded dozens

A video​ posted online showed flames erupting and a loud bang, as pedestrians turned and ran away.

CBS Weekend News, November 13, 2022

Democrats retain control of Senate with House still up for grabs; Flag football gaining in popularity for high school girls

Historic Miami Beach hotel that hosted The Beatles and JFK imploded

The Beatles performed there in 1964, recording six songs for "The Ed Sullivan Show," drawing an estimated television audience of 70 million people.

Ukrainian forces retake Kherson

Ukrainian forces have retaken the city of Kherson following the withdrawal of Russian troops. Chris Livesay has more.

What's left to count in the House? Can Democrats hold the majority?

While very unlikely, there is a narrow path to keeping the majority for Democrats.

NASA orders review of hurricane-damaged insulation before moon rocket launch

High winds caused a thin strip of caulk-like material known as RTV to delaminate and pull away from the base of the crew capsule's protective nose cone at the top of the rocket.

Explosion in Istanbul, Turkey, leaves at least 6 dead

An explosion at a busy shopping area in Istanbul, Turkey, has left at least 6 dead and dozens wounded. Turkey's president is calling the incident a terrorist attack.

11/13/2022: The Surfside Mystery, The Paper Brigade, Sona and the Kora

Investigating the Surfside condo collapse; Saving Jewish artifacts during the Holocaust; Sona Jobarteh: The 60 Minutes Interview