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Scott Pelley of '60 Minutes' fired – See his career in photos

June 3, 2026, 8:33 a.m. ET
Scott Pelley is the latest " 60 Minutes " veteran to have his airtime on the CBS show halted permanently. CBS News has terminated the correspondent, 68, after more than two decades at "60 Minutes," USA TODAY has learned , leaving Pelley without severance or other benefits effective immediately. See Pelley's journalism career in photos, starting here in a 2025 CBS photo.
Scott Pelley is the latest "60 Minutes" veteran to have his airtime on the CBS show halted permanently. CBS News has terminated the correspondent, 68, after more than two decades at "60 Minutes," USA TODAY has learned, leaving Pelley without severance or other benefits effective immediately.

See Pelley's journalism career in photos, starting here in a 2025 CBS photo.
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Lesley Stahl, Anderson Cooper, Scott Pelley, Bill Whitaker, Cecilia Vega, Jon Wertheim, Sharyn Alfonsi and Bill Owens, from the CBS original series "60 Minutes."
Lesley Stahl, Anderson Cooper, Scott Pelley, Bill Whitaker, Cecilia Vega, Jon Wertheim, Sharyn Alfonsi and Bill Owens, from the CBS original series "60 Minutes."
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Cecilia Vega and Scott Pelley attend CBS' fall schedule celebration at Paramount Studios on May 2, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Cecilia Vega and Scott Pelley attend CBS' fall schedule celebration at Paramount Studios on May 2, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Scott Pelley seen on "CBS Evening News" May 5, 2016, in New York City.
Scott Pelley seen on "CBS Evening News" May 5, 2016, in New York City.
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From left, chairman of CBS News Jeff Fager, CBS anchor and managing editor Scott Pelley and President of CBS News David Rhodes speak during the "CBS Evening News" presentation panel during the CBS portion of the 2011 Summer TCA Tour held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Aug. 3, 2011, in Beverly Hills, California.
From left, chairman of CBS News Jeff Fager, CBS anchor and managing editor Scott Pelley and President of CBS News David Rhodes speak during the "CBS Evening News" presentation panel during the CBS portion of the 2011 Summer TCA Tour held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Aug. 3, 2011, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Fager, Pelley and Rhodes speak during the "CBS Evening News" presentation.
Fager, Pelley and Rhodes speak during the "CBS Evening News" presentation.
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Scott Pelley attends the Andy Rooney Memorial at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Jan. 12, 2012, in New York City.
Scott Pelley attends the Andy Rooney Memorial at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Jan. 12, 2012, in New York City.
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Scott Pelley attends CBS 2013 Upfront presentation at The Tent at Lincoln Center on May 15, 2013, in New York City.
Scott Pelley attends CBS 2013 Upfront presentation at The Tent at Lincoln Center on May 15, 2013, in New York City.
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Scott Pelley attends 72nd annual George Foster Peabody Awards at The Waldorf on May 20, 2013, in New York City.
Scott Pelley attends 72nd annual George Foster Peabody Awards at The Waldorf on May 20, 2013, in New York City.
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Scott Pelley hosts the Committee to Protect Journalists' International Press Freedom Awards at the Waldorf Astoria on Nov. 26, 2013, in New York City. The annual awards ceremony recognizes journalists who risk their lives and liberty defending press freedom.
Scott Pelley hosts the Committee to Protect Journalists' International Press Freedom Awards at the Waldorf Astoria on Nov. 26, 2013, in New York City. The annual awards ceremony recognizes journalists who risk their lives and liberty defending press freedom.
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Scott Pelley arrives at the formal artist's dinner honoring the recipients of the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors hosted by United States Secretary of State John F. Kerry at the U.S. Department of State on Dec. 7, 2013, in Washington, D.C. The 2013 honorees are: opera singer Martina Arroyo, musician/composer Herbie Hancock, singer/songwriter Billy Joel, actress Shirley MacLaine and musician/songwriter Carlos Santana.
Scott Pelley arrives at the formal artist's dinner honoring the recipients of the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors hosted by United States Secretary of State John F. Kerry at the U.S. Department of State on Dec. 7, 2013, in Washington, D.C. The 2013 honorees are: opera singer Martina Arroyo, musician/composer Herbie Hancock, singer/songwriter Billy Joel, actress Shirley MacLaine and musician/songwriter Carlos Santana.
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Scott Pelley speaks onstage the annual Freedom Award benefit event hosted by International Rescue Committee on Nov. 5, 2014, in New York City.
Scott Pelley speaks onstage the annual Freedom Award benefit event hosted by International Rescue Committee on Nov. 5, 2014, in New York City.
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Scott Pelley and Sting attend the annual Freedom Award benefit event hosted by International Rescue Committee on Nov. 5, 2014, in New York City.
Scott Pelley and Sting attend the annual Freedom Award benefit event hosted by International Rescue Committee on Nov. 5, 2014, in New York City.
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Pelley speaks onstage
Pelley speaks onstage
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Jane Boone Pelley and Scott Pelley attend the annual Freedom Award benefit event hosted by International Rescue Committee on Nov. 5, 2014, in New York City.
Jane Boone Pelley and Scott Pelley attend the annual Freedom Award benefit event hosted by International Rescue Committee on Nov. 5, 2014, in New York City.
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