8/10/2025: Full Episode
First, a report on the sinking of the Cap Arcona Nazi ship. And, Jamie Lee Curtis: The 60 Minutes Interview.
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Crackdown in Russia, Blindsided, The Nile Crocodile
The punk rock band "Pussy Riot" remains a voice of dissent in Russia, even though some of its members are in prison or in hiding; And, has Brian Banks' dream of an NFL career been delayed or even destroyed by a false charge of rape and 5 years in prison?; Also, Africa's Nile crocodiles can grow up to 20 feet long, weigh as much as a car, and bite as hard as a T-Rex. So why does Anderson Cooper get in the water with them?
The American Nuns, The Innovator, Hit Man
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?
Lethal Medicine, Sheryl Sandberg, God's Architect
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.
The Life and Death of Clay Hunt, China's Real Estate Mogul, China's Real Estate Bubble
"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.
Iron Dome, Africa Mercy, Dame Maggie
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.
Attack in Algeria, 40 Million Mistakes, Lincoln
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
March of the Machines, Justice Sotomayor, Free Diving
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The Paper, Design Thinking, Barca
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?
Breakthrough, Morten Storm, Judd Apatow
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.
Newtown, Costa Concordia, The Library
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.
The False Confession Capital, The Race To Save The Tortoise, Hugh Jackman
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."
The Cost of Admission, Three Generations of Punishment, Around the World in 20 Days
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.
Belle Harbor, Three Million Open Jobs, McCullough
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
Rocky Mountain High, Resignation, Spielberg
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.
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7/27/2025: Death Flights; John Oliver
First, a look at what went into finding Argentina's "death flight" plane. Then, a report on babies stolen during Argentina's dictatorship. And, John Oliver: The 60 Minutes Interview.