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Scott Pelley, a former 60 Minutes correspondent, offers rare insights gained from his more than 300 features on the show, having interviewed world leaders and covered major events \u2013 from childhood homelessness to genocide in Darfur. Pelley has received myriad high-profile awards, including 51 Emmys, and The Washington Times wrote, \u201cThe legacy of Edward R. Murrow lives in the daring investigations of Scott Pelley.\u201d One of the most recognizable faces in journalism, Scott addresses current events and global issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Scott Pelley, a former 60 Minutes correspondent, offers rare insights gained from his more than 300 features on the show, having interviewed world leaders and […]
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