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Parents say nonverbal son spoke after trying off-label drug for chemo side effects

The theory behind leucovorin's use for autism postulates that some children have a blockage in the transport of folic acid into the brain that potentially contributes to neurological symptoms.

Where the Israel-Hamas war stands 500 days in

Monday marks 500 days of the war in Gaza, and Day 30 of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting with Middle Eastern leaders this week to discuss President Trump's proposal for Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more from Tel Aviv.

Former USDA worker fired by Trump administration shares her story

The Department of Agriculture is one of the many federal agencies hit by President Trump's mass layoffs. According to several staffers, emails started going out on Thursday without warning, leaving supervisors caught off guard and potentially hundreds of people without a job. Tabitha Panas, one of the USDA workers laid off last week, joins CBS News to share her experience.

What the head of the National Archives said about the agency before she was fired

Last September, 60 Minutes spoke with National Archives head Colleen Shogan. She was fired by President Trump on Feb. 7. Here's what she previously said about the agency's work.

2/16: CBS Weekend News

Deadly flooding hits the South; Elephant seals return to California beach after population rebounds

Timothée Chalamet: The 60 Minutes Interview

“A Complete Unknown” actor Timothée Chalamet, known for “Dune,” “Wonka,” and “Call Me By Your Name” grew up wary of acting. He explains why and how he ended up making movies.

What Trump, Musk moves on USAID could mean for other government agencies | 60 Minutes

A constitutional law professor and a former USAID administrator are raising questions about President Trump's actions around USAID and what it could mean about the role of Congress in Washington.

2/16/2025: 28 Days; Policing the Internet; Timothée Chalamet

First, a look at what Trump, Musk moves on USAID could mean for other government agencies. Then, how Germany is policing the internet for hate speech. And, Timothée Chalamet: The 60 Minutes Interview.

Bob Dylan explains why he changed his name | 60 Minutes Archive

Bob Dylan tells 60 Minutes' Ed Bradley why he didn't like the name he was born with. In this expanded clip from the 2004 interview outtakes, the musician discusses some of the names he used before settling on Dylan.

5 arrested in New York for the murder of transgender Minnesota man

Five people in New York have been arrested in connection with the killing of a transgender man from Minnesota. Authorities say the victim was tortured for over a month. Shanelle Kaul has more.