How 60 Minutes reported on the September 11th terrorist attacks
The children left behind, the World Trade Center site frozen in time, the band accompanying endless funerals: A look back at the memorable 9/11 stories told on 60 Minutes.
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The children left behind, the World Trade Center site frozen in time, the band accompanying endless funerals: A look back at the memorable 9/11 stories told on 60 Minutes.
A May 2002 report looked at what remained of ground zero as the cleanup after September 11th came to a close.
60 Minutes went beneath ground zero, where an underground city had become a 16-acre burial ground and an exhausting and dangerous cleanup job was taking place.
When terrorists struck the Pentagon with a hijacked plane on September 11th, they hit the only section of the building renovated to resist a terrorist attack.
A November 2001 report on the FDNY band that played at a seemingly endless number of funerals and memorial services to honor their fallen brothers.
A few weeks after the attacks, Scott Pelley spoke with children who lost a parent on September 11th and talked about how suddenly their lives had changed.
Not only did Sandler O'Neill lose more than one third of its employees on 9/11, but it also lost its entire World Trade Center headquarters. Steve Kroft was there as the financial firm returned to business.
Airing five days after September 11th, 60 Minutes correspondent Ed Bradley reported on the day’s impact on Summit, a New Jersey town, where many residents worked in or near the Twin Towers.
Charlie Watts, the drummer for the Rolling Stones, passed away Tuesday at the age of 80. In 1994, Watts gave Ed Bradley some of his thoughts on his bandmates, calling Keith Richards the leader of the band and Mick Jagger the best frontman in the world.
From 2012, Lesley Stahl reports on a little known condition, called ‘face blindness’ or ‘prosopagnosia’, that prevents people from recognizing faces, even those of family members. Painter Chuck Close was interviewed for the story, he passed away this week at the age of 81.
Venezuelans spent months in a Salvadoran prison after being sent there by the U.S. Imprisoned men described torture — and research and records back up many of their claims.
Senior ICE official Marcos Charles said videos of immigration enforcement in Minneapolis don't tell the entire story. He said officers are acting lawfully and with professionalism.
Saltwater crocodiles in Australia were pushed to near extinction. With populations growing after years of conservation efforts, some worry the law there protects deadly crocodiles instead of people.
After seeing footage of an ICE arrest in Minneapolis, Police Chief Brian O'Hara said that if those federal officers worked for him, "they'd have a problem right now."
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says he worries about escalating tensions amid ICE enforcement. But top ICE official Marcos Charles says his officers act "lawfully and with professionalism."
Saltwater crocodiles in Australia were pushed to near extinction. With populations growing after years of conservation efforts, some worry the law there protects deadly crocodiles instead of people.
The U.S. sent hundreds of Venezuelan men to a Salvadoran mega-prison. Two of those men describe beatings that occurred during months imprisoned in "hell."
The U.S. sent hundreds of Venezuelan men to a Salvadoran mega-prison. Two of those men describe beatings that occurred during months imprisoned in "hell."
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says he worries about escalating tensions amid ICE enforcement. But top ICE official Marcos Charles says his officers act "lawfully and with professionalism."
First, a top ICE official says no officers have been disciplined for Minneapolis actions. Then, tales of hell inside a Salvadoran mega-prison. And, coexisting with Australia’s deadly crocodiles.
A federal judge says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states.
Accumulating ice may pose even bigger problems than snow in this weekend's winter storm.
A winter storm is forecast to dump up to 24 inches of snow in some places this weekend, and many are wondering: How much snow are we actually getting?
Federal safety regulators warn that home heating equipment can spark fires or emit carbon monoxide. Here's what to know.
Zuffa Boxing is scheduled to hold its first event tonight with a fight card matching Callum Walsh against Carlos Ocampo.
Federal safety regulators warn that home heating equipment can spark fires or emit carbon monoxide. Here's what to know.
Cold weather can reduce the efficiency of electric vehicles, shortening their driving range. These tips can help.
Other Tesla vehicles also struggled to attract buyers, with sales of its X, S and Y models all sinking from the previous year.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Delta said it is canceling flights at some airports in Texas, Oklahoma and other states because of the massive winter storm expected to blast much of the U.S.
A federal judge says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states.
In his new memoir, the Pennsylvania governor writes of the aftermath of the April 2025 arson attack on his home, and of the character of ordinary Americans representing "the bonds that lead to a more perfect union."
President Trump indicated he's watching the Iranian regime's response to massive protests that began late last month.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said President Trump called him after the April 2025 arson attack at his home in Harrisburg. He recalled the "strange conversation" he had with Mr. Trump to CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for "CBS Sunday Morning."
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
President Trump indicated he's watching the Iranian regime's response to massive protests that began late last month.
Russia's relentless strikes leave families in Kyiv without heat and power, and keep schools closed for at least a month.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
Benoit Bourguet, 47, was competing in a rowing race from Spain to Antigua when large waves capsized his single-man vessel.
A court hears that President Trump's youngest son called police to report an ongoing attack on a female friend in Britain after seeing it on a video chat.
Madison Beer says music has always been her escape since she started writing songs at just 6 years old. But the 26-year-old has had to navigate ups and downs in her journey to stardom. Anthony Mason reports.
"Sinners" set an all-time record for the most Oscar nominations with 16, including for best picture. Not far behind is "One Battle After Another" with 13 nominations. Meanwhile, "Wicked: For Good" received zero nominations, even in categories where the first "Wicked" movie won just last year.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Jessica Williams joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the upcoming season of "Shrinking," which follows a therapist as he navigates life after the loss of his wife. She talks about her character, how her own mental health helps shape the role, and working with Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford.
The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards have been revealed. Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes correspondent Erik Davis breaks down the major Oscar categories.
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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 billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
YouTube says it wants to get rid of fake AI videos flooding social media feeds on its platform. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what's driving the change.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
5-year-old Liam Ramos is now being held at an ICE detention facility in Texas, CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports. Here's what we know about the case.
Ryan Wedding, the former Olympic snowboarder who allegedly became a drug kingpin and is accused of orchestrating multiple murders, has been arrested, FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Friday. CBS News' Anna Shecter reports.
Trump administration officials are denying accounts from witnesses who say they saw what occurred during a Minnesota ICE raid where a 5-year-old boy and his father were detained.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will be back in court Friday for more discussions on potential evidence for his trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
5-year-old Liam Ramos is now being held at an ICE detention facility in Texas, CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports. Here's what we know about the case.
President Trump says the invitation for Canada to join his "Board of Peace" has been withdrawn. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports as Trump reacts to Canada's Mark Carney's comments on the U.S.
In 2001, actor and Sundance Film Festival founder Robert Redford discussed the disappointment of meeting celebrities before he became famous. "When you usually saw the people that they were, they were usually disappointing, as I'm sure I am," he said. Redford died in September.
Ryan Wedding, the former Olympic snowboarder who allegedly became a drug kingpin and is accused of orchestrating multiple murders, has been arrested, FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Friday. CBS News' Anna Shecter reports.
President Trump attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, amid growing tensions over his threats surrounding a U.S. Greenland acquisition. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe spoke to several U.S. and world power players who weighed in on America's impact abroad.