The full episode of 60 Minutes from August 23, 2015
Scott Pelley reports on the 2013 sarin gas attack in Syria; Lesley Stahl profiles retired Oklahoma Republican Tom Coburn; and Bill Whitaker profiles Misty Copeland, an unlikely ballerina.
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Scott Pelley reports on the 2013 sarin gas attack in Syria; Lesley Stahl profiles retired Oklahoma Republican Tom Coburn; and Bill Whitaker profiles Misty Copeland, an unlikely ballerina.
Inside the genetic genealogy being used to solve crimes; then, why has the New York City subway gone off the rails?; and, how an Oklahoma woman learned to fly like an eagle in Mongolia.
Thirty million Americans are under watches and warnings for severe weather Thursday night. The same storm system spawned dangerous tornadoes in Oklahoma Wednesday night, but no deaths have been reported. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Up to four tornadoes reportedly ripped through Tulsa, Oklahoma overnight. CBS News correspondent Manual Bojorquez joins CBSN on the ground from Oklahoma, with a tour of the damage.
Residents of the Tulsa area were on alert Wednesday night after at least one tornado touched down. Owasso, Oklahoma Public Information Officer Nick Boatman joined CBSN with more on the severe weather threat.
At least one tornado touched the ground and threatened the Tulsa, Oklahoma area Wednesday night. Residents in the surrounding area were also under severe thunderstorm warnings. WBZ-TV Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher joins CBSN with details of the severe weather situation.
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake rattked nerves in Crescent, Oklahoma Tuesday. There are no reports of damage. The quake hit just hours after the release of a disturbing new government report that shows seismic activity in parts of the country's midsection are now as dangerous as in California and Alaska. For the first time, government scientists are including man-made quakes on its earthquake hazard map. CBS News science and futurist contributor Michio Kaku -- also a physics professor at the City University of New York -- joins “CBS This Morning” to explain the cause and dangers of the growing threat and preventive measures.
Police in Oklahoma are investigating the death of a legendary energy titan, Aubrey McClendon, who died Wednesday in a fiery car crash just one day after being indicted. On Tuesday, the U.S. government charged the oil tycoon for attempting to eliminate competition for oil and natural gas leases. The timing and circumstances have raised questions about his death. Anthony Mason reports.
An energy CEO was killed in a fiery car crash just one day after he was indicted by a grand jury for conspiring to rig oil prices. Police say it appears that Aubrey McClendon drove directly into the side of a concrete bridge. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more details.
After winning Oklahoma and Texas on Super Tuesday, Senator Ted Cruz is trying to find a path to the Republican presidential nomination. Cruz and other GOP leaders fear that a Donald Trump nomination will lead to a sure victory for the Democrats in November. With more, CBS News Political Director John Dickerson joins CBSN in New York.
The election season gets down to brass tacks on Super Tuesday, when about half the delegates needed for the GOP nomination and a third of those needed for the Democratic nomination go up for grabs. The stakes are high, and tensions even higher.
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died of natural causes yesterday while vacationing with friends at a Texas ranch; Jamie Yuccas visited the New York Toy Fair to find out what kids are into these days.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 hit northern Oklahoma last night. The region has seen a spike in earthquakes recently. Mirreya Villarreal gives us a closer look at the trend.
After a woman's Tulsa, Oklahoma, apartment complex caught fire, she had a couple of choice words during a television interview. CBSN's Don Dahler and Jamie Yuccas have the woman's charismatic interview.
An Oklahoma man was arrested after scaring patrons at a fast-food restaurant while dressed in a devil-like costume. The large number of tattoos on his face, including a swastika and star of David, didn't calm anyone's nerves. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more.
The White House released President Obama's new plan to reduce gun violence on Monday; the beginning of the New Year is usually when people make a vow to get back in shape
No indictment for police who killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice, Donald Trump says Hillary Clinton shouldn't play the "women's card," and more of the stories you're clicking on.
A Cleveland grand jury declined to bring criminal charges against two police officers a year after they shot and killed a 12-year-old playing with a toy gun; a slow-motion environmental disaster is playing out in a small town north of Los Angeles
Millions of Americans still traveling for the holidays are keeping a close eye on forecasts to see if they'll be impacted by the severe weather hitting the country. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at CBS Boston, has a look at what to expect.
Texas bore the brunt of powerful storms that rolled across the Southern Plains over the Christmas holiday, with at least 11 tornadoes touching down in the Lone Star state. David Begnaud spoke with some of the victims.
Across much of western Oklahoma, roads are coated in ice an inch thick. Police are urging residents to stay off slick roads. But with 150,000 residents without power, that often means staying inside a house with no heat. Mark Strassmann reports.
The storm system is targeting Texas and Oklahoma with dangerous blizzard conditions. Amarillo, Texas could see more than a foot of snow. Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Seidel reports from Amarillo, Texas, a region that could see more than a foot of snow.
Former Oklahoma City police officer Daniel Holtzclaw is facing more than 200 years in prison after being found guilty of 18 charges, including first-degree rape. CBSN's Contessa Brewer reports.
Donald Trump demands $5M to appear at a CNN debate, Laquan McDonald's accused shooter posts $1.5M bail, and more of the stories you're clicking on.
At the Global Climate Summit in Paris, President Obama pitched an international deal to cut carbon emissions; after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is here to encourage the holiday spirit of giving
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Federal prosecutors are investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding immigration agents, sources told CBS News, an extraordinary escalation in the Trump administration's clash with Democratic leaders.
As the president prepares to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he's made no secret of his goal for lower interest rates — but there are a few political roadblocks in the way.
The Trump administration says it has completed the first sale of Venezuelan oil to the U.S. Will it mean lower prices at the pump?
A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation's comments in Denmark contrasted with those emanating from the White House.
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
Minnesota safety officials are asking that protesters participating in scheduled demonstrations this weekend stay orderly and peaceful.
The FBI plans to extradite Alejandro Rosales Castillo, 27, who was wanted for the killing of a co-worker in 2016.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement that the Gaza executive committee was "not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy."
The FBI plans to extradite Alejandro Rosales Castillo, 27, who was wanted for the killing of a co-worker in 2016.
Minnesota safety officials are asking that protesters participating in scheduled demonstrations this weekend stay orderly and peaceful.
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
Sgt. Bo, a therapy dog who has provided constant comfort to survivors of a 2023 Nashville school shooting, was the American Humane Society's 2025 Hero Dog Award winner.
At Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, researchers are hard at work developing robot "dogs" designed to assist in situations too dangerous for humans to help.
As the president prepares to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he's made no secret of his goal for lower interest rates — but there are a few political roadblocks in the way.
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
The Trump administration says it has completed the first sale of Venezuelan oil to the U.S. Will it mean lower prices at the pump?
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger will be referred to with traditional formality: "Madam Governor" or, as some officials phrase it, "her excellency."
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation's comments in Denmark contrasted with those emanating from the White House.
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
As the president prepares to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he's made no secret of his goal for lower interest rates — but there are a few political roadblocks in the way.
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.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
The Olympic Winter Games in Milan are scheduled to open on February 6, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement that the Gaza executive committee was "not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy."
The FBI plans to extradite Alejandro Rosales Castillo, 27, who was wanted for the killing of a co-worker in 2016.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The aircraft lost contact with ground control while approaching a mountainous region.
Whitney formed in Chicago more than a decade ago, gaining popularity for their blend of classic indie and '70s soft rock. Their latest album, "Small Talk," draws on that throwback sound with a modern twist. Here's Whitney performing "Dandelions."
Whitney formed in Chicago more than a decade ago, gaining popularity for their blend of classic indie and '70s soft rock. Their latest album, "Small Talk," draws on that throwback sound with a modern twist. Here's Whitney performing "Won't You Speak Your Mind."
Whitney formed in Chicago more than a decade ago, gaining popularity for their blend of classic indie and '70s soft rock. Their latest album, "Small Talk," draws on that throwback sound with a modern twist. Here's Whitney performing "Back to the Wind."
Federer played exhibition doubles matches with past champions Andre Agassi and Ash Barty.
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," Alicia Keys reflects on "Hell's Kitchen's" Broadway run ending after nearly two years of sold-out performances. The musical is inspired by Keys' own experiences and will continue its national tour. She speaks about the decision for it to leave Broadway and how she has found a healthy relationship with success.
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
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.
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
This past July, police in California raided the home of Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang over allegations of possible child abuse. The couple's 21 children, mostly surrogate-born, were taken into state custody as an investigation began. In the months since their arrest and release, the couple has had at least five more surrogate-born babies. The couple is now fighting for custody of all of their children and is suing some of their surrogates in the process. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk are trying to disqualify one of the prosecutors on the case. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is holding about 73,000 people facing deportation, a new record high, according to data. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
A Minneapolis Fire Department report obtained by CBS News details Renee Good's apparent injuries and other details about the shooting. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
A federal indictment alleges some college basketball players were bribed to play poorly in a point-shaving scheme. Citadel professor Sean Patrick Griffin joins CBS News with more details.
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.
NASA says it could be just weeks away from launching astronauts on a flight around the moon for the first time in more than half a century. Final preparations are underway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the Artemis II moon rocket is expected to roll out to the launch pad on Saturday.
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
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.
"CBS Saturday Morning" meets Jim Morrison, the mountaineer who became the first to successfully ski down Mount Everest's North Face. He enlisted a camera crew to document the harrowing journey.
Saturday marks the 320th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth, and "CBS Saturday Morning" breaks down the Founding Father's impact on the U.S. and reigning popularity.
"CBS Saturday Morning" breaks down the weekend slate of NFL Playoff games with CBS Sports' Adam Schein.
Whitney formed in Chicago more than a decade ago, gaining popularity for their blend of classic indie and '70s soft rock. Their latest album, "Small Talk," draws on that throwback sound with a modern twist. Here's Whitney performing "Won't You Speak Your Mind."
Whitney formed in Chicago more than a decade ago, gaining popularity for their blend of classic indie and '70s soft rock. Their latest album, "Small Talk," draws on that throwback sound with a modern twist. Here's Whitney performing "Dandelions."