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Even after an extension of unemployment benefits to 99 weeks, many of those about to go off the program are in a quandary; Plus, Jane Goodall returns to her chimpanzees in the forests of Tanzania; And, the secret behind the hit TV car show "Top Gear."
Lesley Stahl reports on the increase in home-grown jihadists ideology called "the Narrative;" Also, Tyler Perry gives Byron Pitts a tour of his life; Plus, Andy Rooney on life's desires.
Sanjay Gupta reports on new research showing that beyond weight gain, sugar can take a serious toll on your health; And, imagine you couldn't recognize people's faces. Lesley Stahl reports on face blindness, a puzzling neurological disorder.
Scott Pelley brings "60 Minutes" cameras back to central Florida to document another form of family homelessness: kids and their parents forced to live in cars; And, New revelations about Vincent van Gogh's death suggest that the troubled Dutch painter may not have killed himself after all. Morley Safer reports.
Michael Morton was exonerated by a DNA test after spending nearly 25 years in prison. Did a prosecutor hide evidence that could have proven his innocence? Then, Byron Pitts reports on India's obsession with gold; Also, Michael Phelps is back to a strict training regimen after uncertainty about returning to the Olympic games.
Steve Jobs was already gravely ill with cancer when he asked author Walter Isaacson to write his biography. Jobs told Isaacson to write a honest book -- about his failings and his strengths; Also, Autistic people whose condition prevents them from speaking are making breakthroughs with the help of tablet computers and special applications that allow them to communicate.
Lobbyist Jack Abramoff explains how he asserted his influence in Congress for years, and how such corruption continues today; Then, Morley Safer reports on the rising trend of "redshirting;" Also, chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is the number one player in the world and says he loves to see his opponents squirm.
The success of the Stuxnet computer virus has U.S. officials asking if our own infrastructure is safe; Then, the Arab Spring is spreading, but not to Qatar. Bob Simon finds out what's keeping the peace; Also, a black market is emerging for the most expensive food in the world.
As secretary of defense, Leon Panetta is fighting multiple wars, pursuing al Qaeda, and trying to keep Iran from building an atom bomb. Scott Pelley reports; Then, some exotic animal species that are endangered in Africa are thriving on ranches in Texas, where a limited number are hunted for a high price. Lara Logan reports; Also, Matt Stone and Trey Parker are both both irreverent and heartwarming, just like their creations "South Park" and the hit Broadway musical "The Book of Mormon." Steve Kroft reports.
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The first living soldier to earn the Medal of Honor since Vietnam tells Lara Logan what he did to be awarded the nation's highest combat honor; plus Logan takes viewers to the border area between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk wants his company, SpaceX, to build America's next manned spacecraft; Then, Lesley Stahl reports on the murder of a neo-Nazi leader by his 10-year-old son; Also, Bob Simon profiles Angelina Jolie who is often called "the most beautiful woman in the world," but Jolie has worked hard to prove she's far more than that.
At some cemeteries, graves were desecrated so more plots could be sold. Is enough being done to protect bereaved families? Then, Israel's largest city is bordered on all sides by danger, but its residents now seem more focused on its beaches, bars, and booming high-tech industry; Also, Meryl Streep discusses her career in acting, her greatest performances, and her Oscar-winning part as the "Iron Lady," British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Two military pilots won't fly the F-22 Raptor because they say a lack of oxygen during flight is causing disorientation; Then, when two newspaper reporters in Kentucky began investigating the corrupt local sheriff, they not only got headline stories - they also got death threats; Also, Michael Phelps is back to a strict training regimen after a lull that included skipping practice and uncertainty about returning to the Olympic games.
Jose Rodriguez, the former head of the CIA's Clandestine Service, defends the "enhanced interrogation techniques" used on high-level al Qaeda detainees; And, Dr. Nora Volkow, head of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, has revolutionized how science and medicine view addiction.
Attorney Anton Valukas' investigation reveals the how and why of the spectacular financial collapse of Lehman Brothers; Then, the exodus from the Holy Land of Palestinian Christians could eventually leave holy cities without a local Christian population; Also, An amateur diver says he's discovered tens of thousands of raw emeralds at the bottom of the ocean.
Trucks carrying Santo Tequila, a brand founded by Food Network host Guy Fieri and former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar, vanished last year. This is how the sophisticated highway heist was pulled off.
When it comes to wine and whiskey – especially bourbon – the oak barrel reigns, not just as a container, but also for the magic that the wood gives to the whiskey.
Demand for mezcal was low for years, but interest and sales have soared. The vast majority of the spirit is made in Oaxaca, Mexico, where family-owned distilleries dot the landscape.
Demand for mezcal was low for years, but interest and sales have soared. The vast majority of the spirit is made in Oaxaca, Mexico, where family-owned distilleries dot the landscape.
When it comes to wine and whiskey – especially bourbon – the oak barrel reigns, not just as a container, but also for the magic that the wood gives to the whiskey.
Trucks carrying Santo Tequila, a brand founded by Food Network host Guy Fieri and former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar, vanished last year. This is how the sophisticated highway heist was pulled off.
First, a look at the booming, bourbon-driven barrel business. Then, Guy Fieri and 24,000 missing tequila bottles. And, how mezcal traditions are preserved as demand grows.
These seven siblings, all under the age of 30, have made a name for themselves in the world of classical music.
Everest Base Camp has become a tourist destination. It's a long trek for a coveted summit selfie.
Sherpas are the porters and guides who risk their lives to help others reach the summit of Everest, often with little recognition. A new generation is hoping to change that.