Bill Gates on changes to avoid a climate disaster
Norah O'Donnell interviews Bill Gates about his determination to get the world to make drastic changes to save the planet from climate change.
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Bill Gates says "we need hundreds of Elon Musks"
With Tesla, Elon Musk has helped electric cars become more mainstream.
How Bill Gates thinks Americans can combat climate change
The billionaire philanthropist called the effort "bigger than anything humanity has done to date."
Gates on mistrust in science
The billionaire philanthropist has been the target of conspiracy theorists. He told 60 Minutes, "There may be some need to slow down the crazy stuff."
Bill Gates: The 2021 60 Minutes interview
"Without innovation, we will not solve climate change. We won't even come close," Gates says. Anderson Cooper reports for 60 Minutes.
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
Unprecedented Russian SolarWinds hack that infiltrated federal government likely still happening; Then, Bill Gates on how the world can avoid a climate disaster; And, Simone Biles readies for her final Olympics.
A minute with Bill Gates
Bill Gates tells 60 Minutes’ Anderson Cooper about the last book he read, what time of day he does his best work, and what piece of tech he can’t do without
Bill Gates: How the world can avoid a climate disaster
"Without innovation, we will not solve climate change. We won't even come close," Gates says. Anderson Cooper reports for 60 Minutes.
Bill Gates says he is determined as ever to drive innovation
The co-founder of Microsoft maintains his urgency toward solving the world's most challenging problems, including COVID-19, malaria, and climate change.
Bill Gates takes aim at climate change
"The amount of change, new ideas. It's way greater than the pandemic. And it needs a level of cooperation that would be unprecedented," Gates tells Anderson Cooper about combating climate change. See the interview, Sunday on "60 Minutes."
Bill Gates takes aim at climate change
"The amount of change, new ideas. It's way greater than the pandemic. And it needs a level of cooperation that would be unprecedented," Gates tells Anderson Cooper. See the interview, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Melinda Gates on COVID-19 response and conspiracy theories
To date, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has invested $1.75 billion in the fight against COVID-19.
U.S. billionaires are $1 trillion wealthier since pandemic
Amazon.com's Jeff Bezos received the biggest boost in personal wealth, with a gain of $90 billion, a study says.
Bill Gates Sr., father of Microsoft co-founder, has died at 94
In an obituary, the family credited the patriarch with a "deep commitment to social and economic equity"
Bill Gates questions FDA's credibility on COVID-19 vaccine
Philanthropist bashes White House's pandemic response, calling it "a mismanaged situation every step of the way."
Bill Gates, famous icons celebrate teachers
As teachers around the nation are gearing up for the start of a school year unlike any other, four famous icons share their words of support. Bill Gates, Josh Groban, LeVar Burton and Chelsea Clinton shout out the teachers that changed their lives and offer encouragement to educators during these challenging times.
Authorities say teen was "mastermind" of Twitter hack
A 17-year-old Tampa resident is accused of being the "mastermind" behind the massive Twitter hack in mid July. The hacks targeted several high-profile accounts, including those of former President Barack Obama, Elon Musk, and Bill Gates.
Bill Gates on the handling of the coronavirus
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation focuses on public health and has committed more than $350 million for the development of vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics in the fight against the coronavirus. Bill Gates joined "CBS Evening News" with more on the U.S.' pandemic response and the progress of finding a vaccine.
Multiple COVID-19 vaccine doses may be necessary, Bill Gates says
"None of the vaccines at this point appear like they'll work with a single dose," Gates said.
Bill Gates on "serious mistakes" in COVID response
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates said Wednesday that the U.S. has made "serious mistakes" in its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Gates urged the country to ramp up its testing capacity, and in an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell, he also discussed progress toward a vaccine and the challenges of safely reopening schools.
Twitter accounts targeted in bitcoin scam
High-profile Twitter accounts, including those of Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Kanye West, were hacked in an apparent scam asking for bitcoin payments. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with the details.
Group of black activists endorse Warren
Senator Elizabeth Warren has been endorsed by a group of more than 100 black activists. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico national political reporter Elena Schneider joined CBSN with the latest on the 2020 race.
MIT professor on paid leave over Epstein ties
An MIT professor is on paid administrative leave following a review into donations the school received from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to Goodwin Procter, the law firm that conducted the investigation, professor Seth Lloyd knew donations from the late financier would be controversial and that MIT might have rejected them. Axios chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon joined CBSN to discuss Epstein's extensive history with the university and its faculty.
Gates resigns from Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway
Bill Gates announced he is resigning from the boards of Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway in order to spend more time helping others. The Gates Foundation has pledged $100 million to fight the coronavirus.
Rules hold up at-home coronavirus tests funded by Bill Gates
The SCAN program aims to let both healthy and sick people in the Seattle area test themselves from the comfort of their own homes.
Dick Cheney, powerful former vice president, dies at 84
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending government shutdown this week
The shutdown is likely to become the longest on record this evening, when it would surpass the 35 day mark set in 2019.
Supreme Court prepares to weigh tariffs fight in test of Trump's power
The Supreme Court will consider Wednesday whether a federal emergency powers law gives President Trump the authority to impose his most sweeping tariffs.
Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
What experts say about Trump's plans to restart nuclear testing
After his recent remarks about resuming nuclear testing, President Trump told "60 Minutes" "we're the only country that doesn't test."
SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food-stamp fight
The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.
13 suspected drug cartel members killed in shootout with police
Four suspects were arrested and nine people kidnapped by the gang were freed following the clash in Sinaloa, officials said.
Jonathan Bailey is 2025 People magazine Sexiest Man Alive
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.