Mo Rocca

America's "Forgotten War," south of the border
Mo Rocca examines the Mexican-American War (a.k.a. the "American Invasion"), which still stirs passion among Mexicans 165 years later
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America's "Forgotten War," south of the border
Mo Rocca examines the Mexican-American War (a.k.a. the "American Invasion"), which still stirs passion among Mexicans 165 years later
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Tony nominations 2013: Hollywood names fall short
Mo Rocca talks about the surprises and snubs of the 2013 Tony nominations
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The future isn't what it used to be
Why don't we have flying cars and hotels in space? Mo Rocca explores what futurists got wrong (with poll)
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The revolutionary comedy of Egypt's Bassem Youssef
The "Jon Stewart of Egypt," recently arrested for mocking those in power, tells Mo Rocca: "The people are not scared anymore"
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"Daily Show" triggers U.S.-Egypt Twitter spat
U.S. Embassy's tweet of Jon Stewart segment defending Egyptian satirist prompts Cairo to accuse Americans of spreading "propaganda"
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Debbie Reynolds: Ever and always a trouper
The Hollywood star talks to Mo Rocca about her big breaks and big breakups, from "Singin' in the Rain" to Liz Taylor and Eddie Fisher
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A new museum devoted to math
Math may not be as easy as pi, but it's not square, either, as Mo Rocca discovers at NYC's Museum of Mathematics
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Ulysses S. Grant's last battle
Dying from tongue and throat cancer, the Civil War hero and ex-President spent his final days in a Herculean bid to save his family from financial ruin
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Ulysses S. Grant: Great general ... lousy president?
Web extra: History has told us that the man who led Union troops to victory in the Civil War was a failure in the Oval Office. But history is wrong! Mo Rocca learns the truth about the man who saved the Union twice.
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What do tall women think about shorter men?
Couples where each partner is the same height, or where the man is taller that the woman, are considered the norm. But what do taller women do with shorter men? Mo Rocca reports.
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The tale behind the sandwich: New Orleans' Po' Boy
Mo Rocca explores the history behind the classic New Orleans favorite, the po' boy sandwich.
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Cancun's underwater museum
Most know Cancun, Mexico for wild parties. However, it's now home to an artist's attempt to save the native reefs - not with underground art, but underwater art. Mo Rocca reports.
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Reliving the holiday favorite "A Christmas Story"
The heartwarming movie of a young boy's Christmas has engendered die-hard fans - and a new Broadway musical
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Sharpening our knowledge of pencils
Mo Rocca gives attention to a writing instrument that doesn't get much ink nowadays
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Sally Field: How her pluck won her role in "Lincoln"
The two-time Oscar-winner fought to play Mary Todd Lincoln in Steven Spielberg's biopic of the 16th president
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Born in the USA?
Before President Obama, another chief executive had to endure questions about his birthplace. Mo Rocca reports on the "birther" controversy surrounding the 21st President, Chester Alan Arthur.
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The original "birther" controversy
To this day the birthplace of Chester A. Arthur is disputed by Vermonters and Canadians eager to claim our 21st President
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Donald Trump $5M offer falls flat, joke to many
Highly speculated-upon "announcement" actually a deal from The Donald - $5M for president's papers
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Fast-talking teens show how debating is done
CBS News correspondent Mo Rocca talks with teen speed debaters at a debate tournament in Illinois
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Why do we celebrate Columbus Day?
Who was Christopher Columbus? Mo Rocca embarks on a journey to discover more about the explorer we honor each year.
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Screenwriting is in Zoe Kazan's blood
She is 3rd-generation Hollywood royalty but actress-writer Zoe Kazan is not cashing in on her famous last name with her film, "Ruby Sparks"
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Yayoi Kusama: The princess of polka dots
Yayoi Kusama is one of Japan's most celebrated artists. In 2008, Christie's New York sold one of her highly-prized "Infinity Net" paintings for $5.1 million at auction - a record for a living female artist at the time. Mo Rocca speaks with Kusama about her love and obsession for creating art and takes a close look at Kusama's major retrospective at the Whitney Museum.

Gallery: The art of Yayoi Kusama
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Summer BBQ, Cuban style
According to Mo Rocca, Cubans spell barbecue P-I-G. He learns about the uniqueness of Cuban BBQ.
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The essence of barbecue
Food historian and purveyors explain BBQ's regional styles and traditions
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Log cabin fever
The log cabin is a powerful symbol of American grit, resourcefulness and the hard work that built the country. Seven American Presidents were born in log cabins. Correspondent Mo Rocca goes in search of today's builders of log cabins.
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The tragic death of President James Garfield
In 1881 James A. Garfield became the second U.S. President to be assassinated. As Mo Rocca learns, however, his death could have been avoided.
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How doctors killed President Garfield
In 1881 President James Garfield was shot by a man rejected from a government job - but it wasn't the bullet that killed him
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Q & A with Seth MacFarlane
The creator of "Family Guy" and "Ted" slows down just enough to answer questions from Mo Rocca
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The lives of Broadway gypsies
Web exclusive: Broadway's veteran dancers - the "body and soul" of musical theater - describe the passion and drive of being a "gypsy"
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The Gypsy Robe
One of Broadway's greatest honors is the ceremonial gifting to a member of the chorus line - also known as Gypsies - on the opening night of each new musical. It is called the Gypsy Robe, and Mo Rocca attended this seldom-seen ritual.
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