Tonight’s opening report follows Lara Logan to the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. On a previous assignment in the region, Logan and her team were subjected to gunfire from militants sheltering in Pakistan. Next, Scott Pelley examines the cont…

Lesley Stahl travels to Iraq to investigate the potential triggers for renewed conflict following the American withdrawal. Also, Kenneth Feinberg will be featured. A familiar figure in matters of compensation, Feinberg oversaw funds for 9/1…

**THE SPEED TRADERS** – Steve Kroft ventures into the shadowy realm of "high-frequency trading," a contentious practice under close examination by the Securities and Exchange Commission. This technique allows computers to execute thousands …

**CITY OF DAVID** Lesley Stahl reports from an archaeological excavation beneath Jerusalem, a site that has ignited controversy and become a focal point in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Shachar Bar-On produced the report. **STAND …

**THE 99ERS** – Despite a recent extension of unemployment assistance to ninety-nine weeks, many remain without work, facing considerable hardship. Scott Pelley speaks with some of them in California’s Silicon Valley. Producers are Robert A…

**ANGER IN THE LAND** From Newton, Iowa, Scott Pelley reports on the economic hardship felt by a community following the closure of a local appliance factory. The producers were Robert Anderson, Daniel Ruetenik, and Nicole Young. **TAX …

President Obama addresses questions from Steve Kroft in his first individual interview following his party’s setback in the midterm elections. Michael Radutzky and L. Franklin Devine produced the piece. Manny Pacquiao, the celebrated box…

**SHALEIONAIRES** – While some residents express concern that natural gas extraction from shale rock formations is contaminating their water, others who have permitted drilling on their land are experiencing financial prosperity, earning th…

**THE MERCHANT OF DEATH** Drug Enforcement Administration agents detail the intricate operation that led to the capture of Viktor Bout, an alleged arms dealer described by one agent as "one of the most dangerous men on Earth." A report b…

**A Force for Security, Yet Imperiled by Vice** – The Afghan National Police are paramount to the nation’s security apparatus, surpassing even the army in significance. However, despite demonstrable progress, persistent issues of drug abuse…

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke grants a rare interview to Scott Pelley, addressing critical economic concerns. The discussion encompasses the unemployment rate, the national deficit, and the Federal Reserve's debated $600 billion pur…

Next month, Representative John Boehner, an Ohio Republican, will assume the speakership of the House. Yet, few outside of Washington truly know this man whose ascent places him at the pinnacle of the Republican Party and third in the presi…

**The Day of Reckoning** – Steve Kroft examines the escalating financial struggles confronting states nationwide. James Jacoby produced this report. **Endless Memory** – Lesley Stahl investigates a newly recognized phenomenon: "superior …

## A Special Hour Exploring the Natural World **The Great Migration:** Scott Pelley journeys to Kenya, the heart of the immense wildebeest migration, examining the perils facing this extraordinary spectacle of over a million animals. Pro…

**BAD MEDICINE** Pharmaceutical industry whistleblower Cheryl Eckard recounts her efforts to rectify issues at a drug manufacturing plant, a struggle that positioned her as central to a federal lawsuit and unexpectedly transformed her in…

**THE BIG GAMBLE** – Lesley Stahl examines the expanding landscape of gambling across thirty-eight states, focusing on the allure of the slot machine. Some scientists suggest that newer iterations of these machines may possess an addictive …

**DESCENT INTO MADNESS - 60 MINUTES** examines the road to mass violence in Tucson, speaking with Jared Loughner’s friends and former classmates, as well as a former Secret Service agent who witnessed the unfolding events. The agent, who on…

Julian Assange, the often-controversial founder of WikiLeaks, discusses with Steve Kroft the United States' efforts to indict him on criminal charges, as well as the intense criticism he has faced for publishing classified documents. The re…

**A Special Hour with John Gotti, Jr.** John Gotti, Jr. shares his story with Steve Kroft in a revealing, extended television interview. He recounts his upbringing alongside his infamous father, a life of crime he embraced to earn his ap…

**NEW AGE REVOLUTION** – Harry Smith reports on recent developments from Egypt, featuring an extensive interview with Wael Ghonim. Producers include Tom Anderson, Andy Court, Harry A. Radliffe II, Jeff Newton, and Amjad Tadros. **THE 33*…

**The Spark:** From Tunisia, Bob Simon reports on protests that not only overthrew the country’s authoritarian leader but ignited the unrest in Egypt, ultimately leading to President Hosni Mubarak's resignation. Producers are Draggan Mihail…

This hour of 60 MINUTES features two investigations captured with hidden cameras, exposing the tactics of deceitful individuals. **21st CENTURY SNAKE OIL** reveals medical conmen who exploit vulnerable patients, particularly those facing…

**Curve Ball** – Bob Simon interviews the Iraqi defector known as "Curve Ball," first identified by *60 MINUTES* three years prior. His fabricated account of a mobile biological weapons program served as the primary justification for the in…

In Japan, Scott Pelley chronicles the efforts of an American team striving to prevent a nuclear catastrophe following the tsunami's devastation of a power plant. Robert Anderson and Henry Schuster produced the report. A debate regarding …

American companies are increasingly turning to new offshore tax havens to legally shield a portion of their profits from the United States’ 35 percent tax rate, one of the highest globally. This is a report by Lesley Stahl, with Shachar Bar…

The housing crisis deepens as an increasing number of Americans face foreclosure. Crucially, the ownership records held by banks for these properties are frequently ambiguous, and in some cases, outright fraudulent—a situation fueling legal…

## The Murder of Louis Allen Steve Kroft’s eighteen-month investigation into a 1978 murder in a Mississippi town illuminates a high-profile civil rights killing still considered unsolved by the FBI. Produced by Graham Messick and Sumi Ag…

Greg Mortenson, author of inspiring bestsellers like "Three Cups of Tea," has captivated readers worldwide. But are the narratives within those pages entirely accurate? Steve Kroft delves into the question. The producers are Andy Court and …

On the secluded Greek peninsula of Mount Athos, Bob Simon journeys into a world untouched by time. He gains unprecedented access to monks residing in ancient monasteries, where a life of austere devotion has been practiced for a millennium.…

Lara Logan, the chief foreign correspondent for CBS News and a reporter for 60 MINUTES, shares the details of a sexual assault she endured in Tahrir Square two months prior in her first television interview since the incident. She speaks wi…

In his first and only interview since the death of Osama bin Laden, President Obama will appear on "60 Minutes." Speaking to Steve Kroft, the president will share his recollections of the tense moments within the White House Situation Room …

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is currently undertaking a five-day trip to the Middle East.

"Armstrong" investigates the accusations surrounding celebrated cyclist Lance Armstrong's use of performance-enhancing substances. "The FBI and the Grim Reaper" profiles FBI agent Lin Vecchio, who played a key role in the convictions of sev…

The documentary *U.S. v. Drake* centers on Thomas Drake, a former executive at the NSA, who asserts that the events of 9/11 might have been prevented, despite now facing espionage charges. *Children in the Fields* explores the difficult re…

The first living recipient of the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War shares with Lara Logan, in a deeply affecting interview, the details of his actions that earned him the nation’s highest distinction for combat, and reveals his discomfo…

**The Speed Traders** – Steve Kroft ventures into the hidden realm of "high-frequency trading," a contentious practice under close examination by the Securities and Exchange Commission. This technique allows computers to execute thousands o…

**Designing Life** In this report, Steve Kroft profiles microbiologist Craig Venter, whose team has accomplished the mapping of the human genome and engineered what he terms the first synthetic species. **The N-Word** A Southern p…

From Tunisia, Bob Simon reports on protests that overthrew the country’s authoritarian leader and ignited a wave of unrest in Egypt, ultimately leading to President Hosni Mubarak’s resignation. Lesley Stahl examines the newly recognized …

The challenges faced by children experiencing homelessness are increasingly disrupting their education and social development, as Scott Pelley reports from Florida. There, school buses now make stops at budget motels to reach students who h…

## 60 Minutes: Recent Reports **The Murder of Louis Allen:** Steve Kroft’s eighteen-month investigation into a murder in a Mississippi town, committed forty-seven years ago, illuminates an unsolved civil rights killing that remains a hig…

**Shaleionaires** While concerns persist about the potential contamination of water supplies due to natural gas extraction from shale rock, others who have permitted drilling on their land are experiencing financial prosperity, earning t…

**Silver or Lead** Byron Pitts reports from a Mexican city gripped by fear, where powerful drug cartels appear to offer a stark ultimatum: cooperate with them, or face death. The choice is chillingly simple – silver or lead. **The Gam…

**Resurrecting Eden** In southern Iraq, a region many biblical scholars identify as the Garden of Eden, Scott Pelley discovers a watery landscape where the indigenous Marsh Arabs are experiencing a resurgence after the devastation wrough…

## The Big Gamble Lesley Stahl examines the expanding landscape of gambling, now accessible in thirty-eight states, and explores the allure of the slot machine. Emerging evidence suggests that newer iterations of these machines may posse…

A further crisis in housing looms as increasing numbers of Americans confront mortgage foreclosure. The essential ownership records held by banks for these properties are frequently ambiguous, and in some instances, outright fraudulent—a si…

American companies are increasingly utilizing offshore tax havens to legally shield a portion of their profits from the United States' 35 percent tax rate, one of the highest globally. *Top Gear*, a distinctive British television program…

Tom Drake, a former senior executive at the National Security Agency, faced espionage charges last year following the leak of allegations to the press that the nation’s foremost intelligence agency had engaged in fraud, waste, and abuse. …

Greg Mortenson, author of inspiring bestsellers such as "Three Cups of Tea," has nonetheless faced questions regarding the veracity of his narratives. "Gospel for Teens" follows Lesley Stahl over a year as she documents the work of an in…

Julian Assange, the often-controversial founder of WikiLeaks, discusses with Steve Kroft the United States’ efforts to indict him on criminal charges, as well as the intense criticism he has faced for publishing classified documents. Sc…

Ali Soufan, a leading expert on the 9/11 investigation, spent years questioning al Qaeda members in the aftermath of the attacks. The former FBI agent shares his experiences in an unprecedented interview with Lara Logan. Nineteen years l…

"I have never witnessed such courage." Faced with repeated refusals to assist his besieged unit, Dakota Meyer defied the odds, repeatedly braving a hail of Taliban fire five times over to rescue his trapped comrades. His valor was recognize…