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Military Soft On Don't Ask, Don't Tell?

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:30:04 EDT

A gay soldier tells 60 Minutes' Lesley Stahl that after disclosing his sexuality and offering proof of it, his superiors were unfazed and sent him back to his unit.

U.S. Health Care Gets Boost From Charity

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:30:03 EDT

The founder of a free medical service for the Third World is now helping thousands of under- or uninsured people in the U.S. 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley reports on "Remote Area Medical."

David Beckham's Latest Challenge

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:30:03 EDT

Soccer superstar David Beckham came from England to try to jumpstart professional soccer in America. He talks to CNN"s Anderson Cooper about his triumphs, his troubles, and the challenge ahead of him.

What Have They Done To Milk?

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:30:04 EDT

Shop at any grocery store and you will find many types of milk. But Andy Rooney wonders what has happened to good, old-fashioned, ordinary milk.

Feith: Iraq Attack Was Preemptive

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:30:03 EDT

In the first Pentagon insider's account of the run-up to war, Douglas Feith, the former undersecretary of defense for policy, tells Steve Kroft the U.S. attack on Iraq was "anticipatory self-defense;" not about 9/11 retaliation.

Gorillas: Kings Of Congo

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:30:04 EDT

With just 700 mountain gorillas left on earth, CNN's Anderson Cooper finds some high in the African jungles and reports on why they have become so endangered.

Should We Make Cents?

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:00:03 EDT

The U.S. Mint is in a bind: should it continue to produce pennies and nickels whose metal content is worth more than their face value? Morley Safer reports.

Rooney: When Did This Become Art?

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:30:04 EDT

When did bright-colored plastic cows, pigs and rabbits get to be art? Andy Rooney has some thoughts about modern art being put up in public places across America.

Vicar: Dire Times For Iraq's Christians

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:00:03 EDT

As his flock is murdered and dispersed, the vicar of Baghdad says Christians are worse off now than under Saddam or perhaps ever in history. Scott Pelley reports on the persecution of Iraq's Christians.

Will Smith: My Work Ethic Is "Sickening"

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:30:02 EDT

Box office king Will Smith tells 60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft he's not particularly talented, but has a sickening work ethic that makes up for it.

Rebuilding The Family Tree

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:00:14 EDT

The new field of genetic genealogy uses DNA to trace ancestry back hundreds of years, sometimes surprising customers with unlikely relatives. Lesley Stahl reports.

Andy's Old Clothes

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:00:03 EDT

Is your closet overstuffed? Andy Rooney's is and he takes stock of his wardrobe annually to shed some outfits. See what he found.

U.S.-Funded Arab TV's Credibility Crisis

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:00:02 EDT

America has been struggling with its image in the Middle East for decades. After Iraq, the Bush Administration started spending $100 million a year on a government news channel in Arabic. It's called "Al Hurra," meaning "The Free One."

A Life Saver Called "Plumpynut"

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:30:01 EDT

Plumpynut is a cheap, nutritious food that needs no refrigeration or preparation that is saving starving children in the developing world. CNN's Anderson Cooper reports.

The Fuss Over Fish

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:00:03 EDT

The government's multi-billion dollar effort to save the salmon of the Pacific Northwest is failing, so residents there may soon have to choose between the fish or the hydroelectric dams that are killing scores of them. Lesley Stahl reports.

Eat More Fruit

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:30:01 EDT

Do you eat enough fruit? If not, Andy Rooney has some advice: dig in!

The Science Of Sleep

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:30:03 EDT

Scientists are discovering that sleep is far more critical to human health than previously believed and have linked sleep deprivation to serious problems such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease. Lesley Stahl reports.

And The Happiest Place On Earth Is...

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:30:03 EDT

Little Denmark, with its five-and-a-half million people, is the happiest country in the world, says a study done by an English University. Morley Safer reports why the Danes are so happy and explores why the U.S. is way down the list.

Andy Thinks About Money

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:30:03 EDT

What would you do if you were rich? Andy Rooney knows exactly what he'd do.

Is Enough Done To Stop Explosive Dust?

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:30:03 EDT

You might not think of sugar, corn, or metal as materials that can cause a catastrophic explosion in a factory, but when they're ground into dust-and suspended in the air-all it takes is a small spark to set off a major disaster.

Howard Hughes: Patron Of Science?

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:00:02 EDT

The late billionaire's money is being used to probe life's medical mysteries through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, America's second-largest charity. Lesley Stahl reports.

Joel Osteen Answers His Critics

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:30:03 EDT

America's most popular preacher, Pastor Joel Osteen, answers critics and is overcome by a burst of emotion in an interview with Byron Pitts.

Andy Gets All Wound Up

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:00:03 EDT

Root through your drawers at home and chances are you have a collection of unused watches. Andy Rooney ponders time pieces and explains the death of the pocket watch.

Officer Herrera Goes Public

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:00:05 EDT

Indicted cop Keith Herrera speaks for the first time publicly about his former unit, the SOS, members of which are accused of crimes including armed robbery and kidnapping, in one of the largest police scandals in Chicago history.

The Pentagon's Ray Gun

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:30:04 EDT

Straight out of Buck Rogers and perfect for crowd control, this non-lethal weapon could help eliminate the deaths incurred while trying to control crowds, especially in Iraq. But it's not in Iraq yet, as David Martin reports.

Tom Perkins: The Captain Of Capitalism

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:30:04 EDT

Lesley Stahl profiles Tom Perkins, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist and former Hewlett-Packard director whose mega-yacht is the biggest sailboat in the world.

Andy Loves His Books

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:30:04 EDT

As Andy Rooney is approaching a major milestone at 60 Minutes, he wonders: will books or video be the preferred reference tool in the future? One thing is for certain. Andy has already made up his mind on the matter!

26-Year Secret Kept Innocent Man In Prison

Sun, 25 May 2008 20:00:01 EDT

An innocent man tells 60 Minutes correspondent Bob Simon he doesn't understand why lawyers kept a secret that kept him in jail for the past 26 years. Simon reports on this bizarre legal case.

The "Millennials" Are Coming

Sun, 25 May 2008 22:00:01 EDT

They are in their late teens to early twenties and have been coddled by their parents to the point of being ill prepared for a demanding workplace. Morley Safer reports on the generation called "millennials."

House Of Cards: The Mortgage Mess

Sun, 25 May 2008 22:00:01 EDT

Correspondent Steve Kroft reports on how the U.S. subprime mortgage meltdown, in which risky loans drove a housing boom that went bust, is now roiling capital markets worldwide.

A Memorial Day Worth Remembering

Sun, 25 May 2008 22:30:03 EDT

Find out what Memorial Day means to Andy Rooney, and how he thinks it should be remembered.

The List: A Mission To Save Iraqi Lives

Sun, 18 May 2008 21:30:02 EDT

Thousands of Iraqis who helped the U.S. as translators, office help and construction workers are now labeled collaborators by insurgents. A young American is making a Herculean effort to help get them out of harm's way. Scott Pelley reports.

Jon Bon Jovi's Opening Act

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:00:04 EDT

Jon Bon Jovi and his band are still filling arenas and producing hit albums 26 years after breaking out of the local New Jersey music scene, and the rock star tells Steve Kroft this was just his opening act.

A Visit To The "Garden Of Eden"

Sun, 18 May 2008 20:00:03 EDT

60 Minutes captures first-ever video of rare bird mating dances and the incredible flora and fauna of the Foja Mountains in Indonesia. Bob Simon reports.

Andy Likes His Tools

Sun, 18 May 2008 21:00:03 EDT

What's lurking in Andy's desk? Andy Rooney takes inventory of the tools of his trade.

The Price Of Bananas

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:30:02 EDT

Chiquita Brands International says it paid paramilitaries in Colombia to protect the lives of its employees there, but the families of civilians killed by the paramilitaries say the company is responsible for their deaths. Steve Kroft reports.

Political Office In Alec Baldwin's Future?

Mon, 12 May 2008 11:30:03 EDT

Morley Safer profiles the versatile actor, who talks candidly about his career and his personal life - including his very public divorce and custody battle.

Detention In America

Sun, 11 May 2008 20:49:41 EDT

An investigation by The Washington Post, joined by 60 Minutes' Scott Pelley, uncovers the neglectful conditions and inadequate medical treatment in a U.S. government-run prison system that has caused the deaths of some detainees.

Andy Rooney: Keep The Stuff Coming!

Sun, 11 May 2008 21:00:02 EDT

People send Andy Rooney all kinds of stuff. And even though he says most of it is junk, he also says keep it coming!

What Really Happened To Pat Tillman?

Sun, 04 May 2008 20:30:02 EDT

In her first television interview, Mary Tillman tells Katie Couric the government still hasn't told the whole truth about her son Pat's death in Afghanistan. 60 Minutes.

Dr. Farmer's Remedy For World Health

Sun, 04 May 2008 21:00:02 EDT

Dr. Paul Farmer dedicates his life and career to delivering medical treatment in Third World countries, saving countless lives in places like Haiti and Rwanda. Byron Pitts reports.

DNA Helps Free Inmate After 27 Years

Sun, 04 May 2008 20:30:05 EDT

The longest-serving wrongfully convicted U.S. inmate set free with the help of DNA lasted 27 years in jail because he had hope, he tells 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley.

Happy Birthday Mike

Sun, 04 May 2008 20:30:05 EDT

60 Minutes generally doesn't do birthdays, but Andy Rooney makes an exception as his friend and colleague Mike Wallace is turning 90.

Justice Scalia On The Record

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:30:02 EDT

The U.S. Supreme Court's Antonin Scalia discusses his public and private life in a remarkably candid interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl.

Israel's Air Force Chief: Iran Threat Real

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:00:01 EDT

The Israeli air force - the best in the Middle East - has to prepare for anything says one of its officers, because if Israel loses just one war, it will cease to exist. Bob Simon reports.

Andy Ponders The Pope's Visit

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:00:02 EDT

It's been a few days since Pope Benedict returned to the Vatican from his U.S. visit, but Andy Rooney is still full of questions and observations.

Green Berets Recount Deadly Taliban Ambush

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:00:01 EDT

U.S. Army Special Forces say they were shocked by the disciplined military tactics used by hundreds of Taliban fighters who ambushed them near Kandahar, Afghanistan, in their first account of the unreported battle. Lara Logan reports.

The Bypass Effect On Diabetes, Cancer

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:00:02 EDT

Weight-reduction surgery can send diabetes into remission and may help reduce the risk of certain cancers. 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl reports on the findings.

The Lost Leonardo Da Vinci

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:00:02 EDT

The Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece, The Battle of Anghiari, is thought to be lost forever, but an art detective thinks he has solved the mystery of the missing mural. Morley Safer reports.

Andy And The Airlines

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:00:02 EDT

Air travel isn't what it used to be - planes and airports are overcrowded, and there are those constant and annoying delays. Andy Rooney has some suggestions that might improve the on-time performance of airlines far and wide.

The Kanzius Machine: A Cancer Cure?

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:00:03 EDT

Leukemia patient John Kanzius wants to see the promising machine he invented that kills cancer cells go into clinical trials and maybe help other people beat a disease he probably won"t. Lesley Stahl reports.

Iraq: State Of Corruption

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:30:02 EDT

Corruption in Iraq is so entrenched that militia groups known to target U.S. troops control some of Iraq"s ministries and have used those government funds and resources to kill Americans. Steve Kroft reports.

El Sistema: Changing Lives Through Music

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:30:06 EDT

Through a system of early training and local orchestras, Venezuela has not only provided an uplifting musical experience for its at-risk youth, but also developed an orchestra that is world famous. Bob Simon reports.

China Investment An Open Book?

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:00:04 EDT

In an exclusive interview with Lesley Stahl, the head of China"s new sovereign-wealth fund pledges more transparency to allay fears that China will try to use its vast investment ability to exert economic or political control in the U.S.

The Next Giant Leap For Mankind

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:00:04 EDT

Nearly 40 years ago, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon and it's been a long time since Americans were truly captivated by the space program. Correspondent Bob Simon reports the journey to send man back to the moon and beyond has already begun.

Siegelman Future Hinges On Appeal

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:30:05 EDT

Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman, who claims his criminal prosecution was orchestrated by the White House, has been released on appeal as Congress investigates. Correspondent Scott Pelley reports.

Did Ex-Alabama Governor Get A Raw Deal?

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:30:02 EDT

Don Siegelman was a successful Democratic politician in the heavily Republican state of Alabama when he was convicted of bribery in a case that has drawn criticism from Democrats and Republicans. Scott Pelley reports.

Andy At The Auto Show

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:30:04 EDT

Andy Rooney checks out the latest automotive offerings at the International Auto Show.

Al Gore's New Campaign

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:30:03 EDT

The former vice president and former presidential candidate Al Gore talks to Lesley Stahl about his campaign to make the world aware of global warming.

Ex-Terror Detainee Says U.S. Tortured Him

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:30:04 EDT

In his first U.S. television interview, a former terror detainee tells 60 Minutes' Scott Pelley Americans held him in Guantanamo for years despite evidence of his innocence.