Russia hits Ukraine with massive missile and drone attack; Youth symphonies from U.S. and Mexico come together for performance Source
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11/17/2024: The Promise; Aussiewood; Bhutan
First, a report on the identification of 9/11 victims’ remains. Then, a look at what Australian stars bring to Hollywood. And, why Bhutan is building Mindfulness City. Source
More than 20 years after 9/11, difficult work of identifying remains continues
More than 20 years after 9/11, hundreds of families still wait for word of a missing loved one, as the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner continues the heart-wrenching task of identifying remains. Source
11/17: The Takeout: Vermont Senator Peter Welch
Sen. Peter Welch, a Democrat from Vermont, reflects on the 2024 election with Major Garrett, talks about Donald Trump’s Cabinet selections, and looks ahead to how Democrats can navigate the next two years of full GOP control in Washington. Source
Who President-elect Trump has selected for his Cabinet | 60 Minutes
This past week, Republicans won the House majority and President-elect Trump named several of the people he’s picked for his Cabinet. Source
Experiencing Bhutan’s ancient traditions
60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl witnessed centuries-old Bhutanese traditions, including a cham dance ceremony and traditional archery, while reporting in the Himalayan country. Source
Reclaiming the 9/11 dead
The arduous process of identifying the remains of 9/11 victims has been going on for almost a quarter of a century and continues today, honoring the nation’s promise to “never forget.” Source
Bhutan building Mindfulness City to create jobs, lure young Bhutanese home from abroad
Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness, has seen 9% of its population leave in recent years. Now the king is launching a bold plan for a new city to create jobs and lure people back. Source
San Diego, Tijuana Youth symphonies unite for historic cross-border performance
The performance was part of an effort to bridge communities through creativity and innovation during this year’s “World Design Capital” designation. Source
What Australian movie stars bring to Hollywood’s acting scene | 60 Minutes
Some of Hollywood’s biggest names, from actors to directors, are Australian. “Succession” star Sarah Snook and director Baz Luhrmann weigh in on why so much talent comes from Australia. Source