Sharyn Alfonsi says CBS story dispute is behind her '60 Minutes' exit

Longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi's time at CBS News is over after nearly two decades, and she said an editorial dispute over a December story on the Trump administration's enforcement of immigration procedures is the reason why.

The TV journalist's contract with the network expired over the weekend, following nearly 20 years at CBS News and more than a decade at "60 Minutes," she confirmed in a statement shared with theLos Angeles TimesandPeople.

"Following an intense editorial dispute over our CECOT story, repeated attempts by my representation to establish a path forward were met with absolute silence from network executives," she said in a statement, the LA Times reported. "The message could not be clearer: my time at 60 Minutes is apparently over."

USA TODAY reached out to representatives for CBS News and Alfonsi for comment.

Sharyn Alfonsi accused network of pulling story in 'political' decision

The segment at the center of Alfonsi's reported comments, "Inside CECOT," examined the infamous anti-terrorism prison in El Salvador. Human rights groups condemned the maximum-security facility for its dangerous conditions, and the prison hasserved as a symbolin PresidentDonald Trump's controversialimmigration enforcement.

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A CBS spokesperson said the story was halted because it needed additional reporting. The segment eventually aired on Jan. 18 with added comments from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, details of the criminal records of those deported, and additional reporting on one with tattoos, the network said in a statement shared with USA TODAY.

Alfonsi, 53, said in an email to multiple news outlets, including Reuters, that she learned that CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss cut the segment not because of an editorial decision but "a political one."

"Our story was screened five times and cleared by both CBS attorneys and Standards and Practices," she wrote in an email, People reported. "It is factually correct."

Alfonsi said viewers were expecting the story in December after days of promotion and that the "public will correctly identify this as corporate censorship," according to a note she sent to "60 Minutes" staffers,Yashar Alireported. "We are trading 50 years of 'Gold Standard' reputation for a single week of political quiet."

Contributing: Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY

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Sharyn Alfonsi says CBS story dispute is behind her '60 Minutes' exit

Longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi's time at CBS News is over after nearly two decades, and she said an e...

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Sam Elliott Says His “Landman” Character's Frailty Is 'Very True' to His Own 'Hard Life'

Sam Elliott says his Landman character T.L. Norris' struggles with aging and physical decline are “very true” to his own life

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• The actor, 81, reflected on the emotional pool scene in season 2, in which T.L. opens up to his son Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) about watching his body fail him

• Despite six decades in Hollywood, Elliott also revealed he’s still learning from his costars

Sam Elliottknows a thing or two aboutplaying hard-living characters— and these days, he says the role feels increasingly familiar.

The Oscar-nominated actor, 81, opened up about his role as T.L. Norris in the hit dramaLandman, revealing that some of his character’sstruggles with aging and physical declinehit particularly close to home.

Elliott reflected on one of season 2’s most heart-wrenching storylines, in which T.L., the father ofBilly Bob Thornton’s Tommy Norris, grapples with the realities of a body that can no longer keep up with him.

“The truth of it is, [that scene] is very true to where I am at this point in my life physically,” Elliott said in a new interview withVariety. “Not mentally, but physically. I’ve had a hard life. I’ve been an athlete all my life, and I’ve been a laborer all my life, and I’m paying for it now.”

The moment Elliott referenced came during a heartbreaking scene in the Jan. 4 episode, when T.L. found himself trapped in a swimming pool after realizing he could no longer pull himself out on his own.

“With my knees and my hip, I can’t f---ing stand right now,” T.L. told Tommy as his son prepared to help him from the water.

The conversation quickly turned emotional as T.L. reflected on living in a retirement home before moving in with Tommy and Angela (Ali Larter).

“It’s a curse my mind is sharp,” T.L. told his son through tears. “I get to sit here and process all the ways my body is failing me.”

The exchange marked a turning point in the father-son relationship, culminating in a hug between the pair as Tommy encouraged his father to consider physical therapy.

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Earlier this year, Elliott toldPEOPLEthat the season would focus heavily on the fractured relationship between father and son as they attempt to rebuild years of lost trust.

“This character I’m playing is a fractured man,” Elliott said at the time. “It’s gone on for him for years, since his wife turned inward, and he waited forever for her to come out of it, and she never really did. But consequently, [Tommy] paid for it, while [T.L.] checked out.”

“We’re going to spend much of this season seeing T.L. early on, but then it becomes both of us, I think, healing that relationship that’s falling apart,” he added.

Despite a career spanning more than six decades, Elliott said he’s still finding new ways to grow as an actor, including from his onscreen son.

“I’m working with Billy Bob Thornton, so I’m going to be learning something from him this time around,” Elliott toldVariety. “Even though he’s playing my son, he’s still got something to offer. He’s been in this game for a long time. He’s not only a brilliant actor, but he’s not a bad director or a writer.”

Elliott also praisedFrancesca Xuereb, who appears this season as Cheyenne, a stripper hired by Tommy to help T.L. with physical therapy, calling the experience of working with the actress a highlight.

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Hilary Duff Risks a Massive Wardrobe Slip in a Top Made Entirely of Chains

Hilary Duffis serving some old-school glam in a sheer top made entirely out ofchains. The 38-year-old artist shared a lengthy carousel on Instagram showcasing her glamorous fashion and some candid snaps from her concert. Needless to say, Duff’s beauty had fans swooning over her. They bombarded her post with likes and flooded the comments section with praise.

Hilary Duff stuns in new pictures

Check outHilary Duffstriking a gorgeous pose in a sheer top fashioned entirely out of chains:

Duff shared the photos with the caption: “I’m no stranger to this Vegas stage … so happy to be back at Voltaire.”

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Duff modeled a halter-neck-style short sheer top and paired it with loose lavender trousers. The sheer top was held together by strips running parallel across her back. The Lizzie McGuire star wore shimmering shoes to complement her glamorous sheer top. She wore a dainty bracelet and a couple of rings.

The 38-year-old’s soft-glam makeup complemented her radiant skin, with glittery shine dusted on her cheekbones and coral-red lipstick. Many fans were in awe of Duff’s iridescent look, with one user commenting, “Queen! And hello arms!”

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Hilary Duff Risks a Massive Wardrobe Slip in a Top Made Entirely of Chains

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Hailey Bieber’s Calzedonia Bikini Says Sequins Over Everything This Summer

Hailey Bieberis all set to have a cool girl summer in her new photos for Calzedonia. The new photos feature her wearing a bikini with sequin accents as she lounges by the pool. The model has recently been appointed the new global digital ambassador for the Italian swimwear brand and is fronting its summer campaign.

Hailey Bieber makes a case for sequin bikinis in the pool with Calzedonia this summer

Hailey Bieber wore theCalzedonia Triangle Swimsuit Top Sequin Netwith the matchingString Swimsuit Bottom Sequin Net. The chic, minimalist string bikini’s soft, buttery cream hue perfectly complemented her sun-kissed skin tone. A delicate mesh embellished with sequins lined the microfiber fabric of both pieces.

The triangle top comes with removable cups and no underwire. The shoulder straps have eyelets on the ends so they can be hooked onto the back band or tied around the neck. Meanwhile, thin ties serve as the back closure. The matching bottoms tie at the sides and have a slightly rounded waist at the front, which allows for a high-cut fit. The bikini created a timeless, sun-drenched poolside aesthetic.

Bieber’s beauty look was natural and radiant, echoing the “no-makeup” summer look. She sported a luminous, dewy complexion that highlighted a natural, golden-hour glow across her cheekbones and nose. Her hair splayed out behind her back as she reclined by the poolside.

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In the first photo, she posed with one hand tangled in her hair. She rested her head against a white cushion while gazing directly into the camera. Another photo showed her reclining poolside with her eyes closed, one hand resting on her forehead and the other placed at the waistline of her bottoms.

The caption for Calzedonia’s post read, “The glow hits different on [Hailey Bieber] wearing Calzedonia.” Fans praised her in the comments. One fan expressed their excitement for the new collection, “Browsing the official site right now, and everything is so good… I can’t decide ?

‍?.” Some others commented, “Stunning” and “My queen??”

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Rory Culkin Welcomes First Baby, a Girl, with Kate Arizmendi

Rory Culkin has welcomed his first baby with his girlfriend, cinematographer Kate Arizmendi

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• Kate announced via Instagram that she gave birth to a baby girl named Havoc Moon on May 23

• Rory and Kate have been dating since 2023

Rory Culkinis a dad.

On Sunday, May 24, his girlfriend, cinematographerKate Arizmendi, announced that she gave birth to the couple's first baby — a girl named Havoc Moon.

In anInstagram Stories post, Kate, 38, shared a photo of the newborn sleeping in a blanket and wrote that her daughter was born on Saturday, May 23.

"Her in the womb while I'm screaming System of a Down," Kate joked in the caption of the photo. "We're so in love with you."

In another post, Kate wrote a sweet caption alongside a photo of her daughter looking wide-eyed into the camera, taken while she was still wrapped in hospital blankets.

"15 mins after pushing her out and so alert and excited about life already," the new mom wrote. "Also hello girl baby Rory."

Rory, 36, and Kate — who is known for her work on films and TV series includingSwallow, Successionand more — have been dating since 2023,TMZreported.

Kate announced her pregnancy on Instagram in January and went back to edit the caption of her post after her daughter's birth.

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"My feed (and brain) has been consumed with such negativity and pain in the world that I thought I’d bring some light by announcing how ridiculously excited we are to be living in Havoc’s world in a few months," she wrote alongside some photos of herself showing off her baby bump.

Other photos in the post included a shot of Rory reading a book to the baby bump, the baby's sonogram, and a shot of Kate with her hands on her belly as she sat at a table.

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"We love her. She rules us already😭," Kate wrote, before sharing that the baby's full name is Havoc Moon Alva Culkin.

Rory was previously married toSarah Scrivener, whom he met in 2010 on the set ofScream 4.

TheLords of Chaosactor is the youngest sibling of the Culkin family, which includes brothersMacaulay CulkinandKieran Culkin.

Rory's daughter will have plenty of cousins. Macaulay, 45, has two kids with wifeBrenda Song. The pairwelcomed their first child, named Dakota after the Culkins' late sister, on April 5, 2021. Less than two years later, Brenda, 38,gave birth to their second son, Carson.

Oscar winner Kieran, 43, has three children with wifeJazz Charton: a daughter named Kinsey Sioux, a son named Wilder Wolf anda third babywho arrived in the fall of 2025.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce hyped up the Knicks-Cavs crowd for Game 3

The Eastern Conference Finals made the trip to Ohio, with the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the New York Knicks for Game 3. The Cavaliers are in a 2-0 hole and hoping a little home court advantage might help. If the stakes weren't already high enough, a couple high-profile fans sitting court side as Ohio-native Travis Kelce and his fiancée Taylor Swift were in attendance on Saturday night.

The 14-time Grammy winner donned a black top and jacket with jeans, while the Kansas City Chiefs tight end went with double denim and a backwards Cleveland hat. Kelcegot the crowd hyped up early in the game, and the duo was invested throughout.

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The couple -- which has been together since summer 2023 and engaged since August 2025 -- is certainly not the first celebrity duo to take in games this series asKnicks super fans Timothée Chalamet and girlfriend Kylie Jenner and actor Ben Stiller and his wife Christine Taylorwere among those sitting court side at Madison Square Garden.

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Missing “Virgin River” actor Stewart McLean found dead at 45 amid homicide investigation

Stewart McLean, the Canadian actor known for his work on such TV series asVirgin River,Arrow, andThe Irrational, has been found dead at 45 a week after going missing.

Canada's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team announced Friday that McLean's remains had been located in the Lions Bay area of British Columbia,according to PEOPLE.

McLean had been reported missing May 18, three days after he was last seen at his home in Lions Bay. At the time, the Squamish Royal Canadian Mounted Police said they were "very concerned for Stewart's health and well-being."

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On Thursday, authorities announced that McLean's case was being treated as a homicide investigation. "Squamish RCMP initiated an investigation and, through investigative efforts, uncovered evidence that led investigators to believe Mr. McLean was victim of homicide," they said in a statement. IHIT assumed conduct of the investigation Wednesday.

Ina heartfelt Facebook postFriday, McLean's talent agency remembered him as "dedicated, professional, eager, and endlessly funny," as well as "a truly great guy."

This is a developing story and will be updated…

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