3/29/2026: Full Episode
First, investigating the D.C. midair plane crash. Then, a look at the drone arms race transforming modern warfare. And, inside Son Doong, the world's largest cave passage.
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Will Pope Francis change the way the Vatican has been dealing with the largest U.S. nun's organization?; And, when Jack Dorsey invented Twitter, he changed the way we communicate. Will his latest creation, Square, change the way we shop?; Also, John Veasey was a hit man for the Philadelphia mob, but now he says he's found God. Has the one-time killer really changed?
Scott Pelley investigates NECC, the pharmacy behind a tainted steroid that caused a deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis; Also, why aren't more women in leadership positions? Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg tells Norah O'Donnell women need to learn to "lean in"; And, architect Antoni Gaudi's vision for the Sagrada Familia, a church under construction for over 130 years, is aided by modern technology.
"Clay had the world at his fingertips," a friend recalls. Why did the Marine combat vet take his own life?; Also, how did Zhang Xin go from working in a sweatshop to being a billionaire real estate developer?; And, China's economy has become the second largest in the world, but its rapid growth may have created the largest housing bubble in history.
Known as "Iron Dome," Israel's new defense system has been called "a game-changer" because of its ability to destroy enemy rockets in the air; Also, the world's largest civilian hospital ship travels the African coast, restoring sight to thousands and bringing smiles to faces once disfigured by tumors; And, every bit as formidable as her character on "Downton Abbey," Dame Maggie Smith gives a rare and "spiky" interview to 60 Minutes.
Heart-pounding stories from three Americans who survived the al Qaeda attack on an Algerian gas facility that killed 37 foreign workers; Also, a new study indicates as many as 40 million consumers have a mistake on the critical reports they rely on to get credit cards and loans; And, the team behind the 12-time Oscar-nominated film "Lincoln" talks about how they brought the president and his world to life
Full episode of 60 Minutes from January 13, 2013
The Times-Picayune moves to a three-day-a-week publishing schedule, causing New Orleans to be the largest U.S. city without a daily paper; Also, global firm IDEO incorporates human behavior into product design -- an innovative approach being taught at Stanford; And, with stars like Lionel Messi and a youth academy bringing up the next generation of athletes, is Barcelona becoming the world's best soccer team?
Humans can now move robotic limbs using only their thoughts and, in some cases, even get sensory feedback from their robotic hands; Also, Lara Logan reports on how an unlikely Danish spy managed to befriend one of the most wanted terrorists in the world, Anwar Al Awlaki; And, one of the most successful names in Hollywood, Judd Apatow has created a new form of film comedy that finds humor in life's daily dilemmas.
Scott Pelley reports on the Newtown shooting and interviews a school nurse, a former classmate of the alleged gunman's, and former Secret Service members; Also, eleven months after wrecking at sea, the Italian luxury liner awaits one of the most expensive and daunting salvage operations ever; And, no one is allowed to borrow a book from the Vatican Library except the pope. And no wonder: the archive holds some of the oldest and most precious works of art and treasure known to man.
It's hard to believe people would confess to a heinous crime they didn't commit, but they do -- especially teenagers; Also, turtles and tortoises have been roaming the planet for 200 million years, but now many of them are endangered by poachers who can sell some animals for as much as $60,000; And, Scott Pelley profiles the Australian actor who now says he's doing the "role of a lifetime" as Jean Valjean in "Les Miserables."
Steve Kroft investigates allegations from doctors that the hospital chain they worked for pressured them to admit patients; Also, Shin Dong-hyuk describes how three generations of a family are incarcerated if one family member is considered disloyal; And, powered entirely by the sun, the plane is the first of its kind to fly at night. The goal? A 20-day, 20-night trip around the world.
In Belle Harbor, N.Y., the only force greater than the devastation of Hurricane Sandy is the determination of the community; Also, millions of jobs are waiting to be filled, but employers say they can't find qualified workers because of "the skills gap"; And, from Paris to the Brooklyn Bridge, author David McCullough shows how hard work and creativity shaped America's cultural landscape
Denver, Colo., has more medical pot dispensaries than Starbucks, but the budding business, legal in 17 states, defies federal laws; Also, Anderson Cooper talks with Greg Smith, who publicly resigned in scathing op-ed, says investment bank's unethical culture threatens firm's future; And, stories from Steven Spielberg's early years -- including his parent's divorce and being bullied.
A deadly enemy tactic is killing more and more U.S. troops; And, Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals what destroyed his marriage
In separate interviews, President Barack Obama and his challenger, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, discuss the election year's hot button issues. Steve Kroft interviews Obama. Scott Pelley interviews Romney.
Vietnam's Son Doong, the world's largest cave passage, started its life millions of years ago as a crack the width of a piece of hair. Today, adventurers marvel at the surreal caverns in its depths.
Son Doong, the world's largest cave passage — big enough to fit a skyscraper — is deep inside a Vietnamese jungle. Exploring the dark caverns, home to beautiful rock formations and a river, takes days.
Drones, unmanned and remotely-controlled, have transformed the Ukrainian battlefield in the war with Russia. As warfare and technology evolves, the U.S. military is learning lessons from Ukraine.
A former Reagan airport air traffic controller is speaking out about years of ignored warnings preceding the 2025 deadly midair collision that killed 67 people, saying "it worked until it didn't."
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford provided the following statements for 60 Minutes' report Sunday, "Inside the Tower."
One day before the 2025 mid-air collision over Washington, D.C. that killed 67 people, two separate passenger jets had to take sudden action to avoid colliding with Army helicopters.
Iran is launching deadly drone strikes on U.S. forces and allies in the Middle East. The same weapons have been used for years in Ukraine, where drones have transformed warfare.
Drones, unmanned and remotely-controlled, have transformed the Ukrainian battlefield in the war with Russia. As warfare and technology evolves, the U.S. military is learning lessons from Ukraine.
Son Doong, the world's largest cave passage — big enough to fit a skyscraper — is deep inside a Vietnamese jungle. Exploring the dark caverns, home to beautiful rock formations and a river, takes days.
One day before the 2025 mid-air collision over Washington, D.C. that killed 67 people, two separate passenger jets had to take sudden action to avoid colliding with Army helicopters.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
Washington, D.C., first responders said the building's structural integrity will be assessed once the bus is removed.
Frontenac, Kansas had everything it needed – except a public library. A mysterious donation changed that
One consumer reported sustaining bruising and burn injuries.
Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.
U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were granted U.S. asylum in 2019, but the government is now moving to strip them of their green cards.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked George to step down and take immediate retirement, CBS News exclusively reported earlier this week.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
The war shows no signs of slowing as Iran responds to airstrikes with attacks across the region.
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
John Cantrell was enjoying his retirement until an unexpected condition forced him to choose between two kinds of heart surgery.
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were granted U.S. asylum in 2019, but the government is now moving to strip them of their green cards.
All men were charged Friday with arson and being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.
The attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The incident comes after a string of similar nighttime attacks across Europe that have heightened concerns over antisemitism.
Videos broadcast by local television stations showed a large crowd of fans in the south stands amidst an explosion of fireworks.
The search continues for a missing American service member after Iran shot down an F-15E fighter jet on Friday. Meanwhile, the Artemis II passed its halfway point to the moon.
Kenan Thompson sits down with Kelly O'Grady to reflect on his career and parenthood while discussing his new children's book "Unfunny Bunny."
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "It's Called Doubt."
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "The Luckier Ones."
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "I Need Your Love."
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
A mother and daughter are accused of killing a man by poisoning his root beer float. CBS News' Peter Van Sant reports.
Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
A possibly frozen vent line forced the Artemis II astronauts to avoid using their space toilet while engineers worked to resolve the problem.
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it to 24,500 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Meet the woman who rescued a piece of the Oscars in a dumpster. Plus, we take a trip to Hollwyood to learn about the history of America's iconic film industry.
The search continues for a missing American service member after Iran shot down an F-15E fighter jet on Friday. Meanwhile, the Artemis II passed its halfway point to the moon.
"CBS Saturday Morning" visits Jollof Bowl, which is bringing West African flavors to Baltimore.
Kenan Thompson sits down with Kelly O'Grady to reflect on his career and parenthood while discussing his new children's book "Unfunny Bunny."
Frontenac, Kansas, is a community of 3,000 residents. When its city administrator received a mysterious $4.6 million dolllar donation from a couple whose dying wish was for a library to be built, the town sprung into action to solidify its legacy.