Telling His Story

FBI-undercover operative on how he infiltrated al Qaeda

In his first interview, an FBI undercover operative tells "60 Minutes" how he infiltrated al Qaeda and thwarted terror attacks planned for New York and Toronto; watch Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT

Questions About Ambush

McCain: White House not forthcoming about deadly assault

Niger mission was deemed low risk but attack by "well-trained, well-equipped and well-organized" militants left four U.S. soldiers dead

• Read: 4 U.S. soldiers killed in ambush were caught by surprise, official says

Controversy Over Calls

Fallen soldier's father recounts "cordial" talk with Trump

Arnold Wright spoke to the president about the need for air support where his son served

Rigorous RBG Workout

Working out with Ruth Bader Ginsburg's trainer

"We're going to be doing weight-bearing exercises, cardiovascular strength, body conditioning," trainer of 84-year-old Supreme Court justice told CBSN anchor Elaine Quijano

Rewriting History

School honoring Confederate icon gets historic new name

Starting next year, the Jefferson Davis Magnet School will become the Barack Obama Magnate School

Thawing Out

Dangers posed by Alaska's rapidly thawing permafrost

Side effects include the rapid release of greenhouse gases and homes buckling into uneven ground

North Korea Threat

Nicholas Kristof says North Korea has "galvanized for war"

New York Times op-ed columnist's latest trip to reclusive country was "very different"

• Related: North Korea

Speaking Out

"Dehumanizing": California women in politics recount sexual harassment

Some of state's most powerful women in politics are speaking out against what they call "pervasive" sexual harassment

"The Best I Can Do"

Bruno Mars on "feel-good" R&B and "the man that taught me everything I know"

"CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King recently caught up with Mars after attending his "24 Karat Magic" tour

Benefits of a Stroll

Study reveals easy and cheap way to reduce risk of early death

American Cancer Society highlights benefit of walking

Friend Of "On the Road"

Chris Rosati, who spread happiness while battling ALS, dies at 46

For those who grew to love Chris, there was nothing he could do or say at the end to negate the gifts he gave

A Hero's Encounter

"I saw the blood": Vegas hotel guard describes encounter with gunman

Jesus Campos was the first person to confront shooter Stephen Paddock on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel

Doing Time In The "SHU"

Oprah goes inside Pelican Bay State Prison

In her second "60 Minutes" story, Winfrey visits one of America's most notorious prisons, to report on the use of solitary confinement

"Wisdom Of Sundays"

Oprah on new book, working with "60 Minutes"

It's a collection of "aha" moments from her two-time Emmy Award-winning series, "Super Soul Sunday"

Heart And Soul

Oprah says Weinstein scandal is "triggering a lot of unreleased pain"

The "60 Minutes" special contributor is calling it a "watershed moment"

"Fierce" Fight

Gretchen Carlson on the "excruciating choice" to speak out

Former Fox News anchor went public with her account of sexual harassment and helped pave the way for accusers of Harvey Weinstein

• Read: Gretchen Carlson on sexual harassment in the workplace

Very Viral

#MeToo: Stories of sexual harassment and abuse flood the internet

An untold number of women posted "me too" and revealed their deeply intimate experiences of sexual harassment or abuse

• Watch: "#MeToo": Hear from those speaking out against sexual assault, harassment
• Read: Olympic champ says she was abused by gymnastics doctor

Commentary

Why John McCain is wrong

McCain attacked "half-baked, spurious nationalism" in a speech Monday night. The sentiment was noble, but it may be wrong for the GOP

Opioid Crisis

How state attorneys general are tackling the opioid crisis

Josh Shapiro and 40 other state AG's have subpoenaed drug companies to understand how opioids are made, marketed and distributed

Why "60 Minutes," Washington Post story on DEA made Americans so angry

Since "60 Minutes" aired a bombshell investigation on how Congress helped fuel the opioid crisis, there’s been a whirlwind of public reaction

• Read: Has Congress fueled America's opioid crisis?

Get to know the DEA whistleblower who spoke with "60 Minutes"

Why has the country's opioid problem become a national emergency? A high-ranking whistleblower from the DEA explains how the drug industry -- and Congress -- fueled an epidemic

• Watch: "An industry…out of control"

Looking Back

Flashback: U.S. unity “starting to slip away,” Mattis warns

Defense Secretary said in May that the military has been spared the increasing divisiveness in society; since then, Trump has put service members at center of some emotional political debates

Battling ISIS

Victory in Raqqa, the city ISIS considered its capital, came at a price

The commander of the Raqqa offensive said the city will be rebuilt, but the extremists did damage that can never be repaired

• Read: U.S.-backed forces say Raqqa liberated from ISIS

Unlikely Rise

Meet a convicted felon who became a Georgetown law professor

Shon Hopwood was serving time for armed bank robbery when he discovered he had a brilliant mind for the law; Steve Kroft reports on an improbable tale of redemption

• Read: Kroft: Prison lawyer is "one of the best characters" in decades of reporting

Trump & Tax Reform

Americans feel tax revamp plans favor wealthy

Most -- including president's backers -- urge deals in Congress; many worry U.S. on path to war, according to latest CBS News Nation Tracker poll

Operation Murder

2 Texas doctors accused of hiring a hit man in a bizarre murder plot

When two Texas doctors meet, it seems like true love -- but police say the couple had some unfinished business with their former partners

• Watch: Hit man or hero?
• Watch: Excerpt: Valerie McDaniel audio diary

"CBSN Originals"

The Darien Gap | A Desperate Journey

A journey of hope through Colombia's most dangerous jungle

• Watch: After Darien: Who's granted asylum?
• Watch: Darien Gap: Fleeing with their family
• Watch: Beyond the Darien Gap - Shahab's story
• Watch: Why trek the Darien Gap?

Getting Involved

Jimmy Kimmel speaks his mind

The lovable frat boy of late-night put comedy on hold when his on-air story about his son's fight for life became a call to action on healthcare

Before Word Processors

Tom Hanks: Actor, typist

The Oscar-winning star is also a typewriter enthusiast, a hobby that inspired his book of short stories, "Uncommon Type"

New York Film Festival

Review: Kate Winslet glows in Woody Allen's "Wonder Wheel"

A romantic comedy-drama of an adulterous woman in 1950s Coney Island is the director's best film in years

• Read: Review: "The Rider," a somber and haunting new western
• Read: Review: Joan Didion's life under the magnifying glass
• Read: Review: "Thelma" is a spectral, psychosexual slow burn
• Read: Review: Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf fly high in "Lady Bird"
• Read: Review: "BPM," a vital, defiant film of activists at the dawn of AIDS
• Read: Review: Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller and Dustin Hoffman in "The Meyerowitz Stories"
• Read: Absurdity goes viral in "The Square"'s sardonic vision of modern art