11/24/2024: Full Episode
First, a look at UATX: the college advocating for free speech. Then, a report on how training AI takes a toll on Kenyan workers. And, why lowrider cars are celebrated as a cultural symbol.
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Stem Cell Fraud, Marine Brothers, Most Expensive Food
The Internet is full of websites selling unproven stem cell treatments for incurable illnesses; Also, Marines call each other "brother," but in the Lone Star Battalion, there are five actual sets of brothers; Plus, The most expensive food in the world.
The Majority Leader, The Perfect Score, The ascent of Alex Honnold
Lesley Stahl profiles House Majority Leader Eric Cantor; Then, Sam Eshaghoff tells how he was able to take the SAT and ACT college admissions exams for others; Also, Mountain climber Alex Honnold seems to defy gravity by scaling sheer, steep rock faces with no rope and apparently no fear.
The Library, Mount Athos
The Vatican Library holds some of the oldest and most precious works of art and treasure known to man and the "60 Minutes" cameras got to see the best of the best; Also, Bob Simon steps back in time and got rare access to monks in ancient monasteries on on The Holy Mountain, Mt. Athos.
There Goes the Neighborhood, The Gardens of the Queen, Meryl Streep
Bank foreclosures and abandonment are causing high home vacancy levels in neighborhoods across the country; Also, an underwater adventure to one of the world's most vibrant coral reefs; Plus, two-time Oscar-winner Meryl Streep.
President Obama, Howard Buffett
Steve Kroft questions the president on a wide range of critical topics, including his performance in office, the U.S. economy and unemployment, and the budget woes in Washington; Plus, Warren Buffett has chosen his son Howard to succeed him as chairman of his multibillion dollar holding company. Lesley Stahl reports.
Prosecuting Wall Street, Michael Buble
Two high-ranking financial whistleblowers say they tried to warn their superiors about defective and even fraudulent mortgages; Plus, singer Michael Buble may be one of music's most surprising success stories.
Hard Times Generation, The Flavorists, Angelina
Scott Pelley brings "60 Minutes" cameras back to central Florida to document another form of family homelessness; Also, meet the scientists who create flavors that make foods and beverages tasty; Plus, international film star Angelina Jolie.
The Lobbyist's Playbook, Operation Proper Exit, Andy Rooney
Crooked ex-lobbyist Jack Abramoff explains how he asserted his influence in Congress for years; Also, wounded warriors return to Iraq to face their traumatic memories of the war; Plus, remembering Andy Rooney.
Insiders, TASER, Freeman Hrabowski
Members of Congress can legally trade stock based on non-public information from Capitol Hill; Also, do some police officers reach for the Taser too quickly?; Plus, University of Maryland Baltimore County's Freeman Hrabowski.
Steve Jobs, Apps for Autism
Steve Jobs was already gravely ill with cancer when he asked author Walter Isaacson to write his biography; Plus, how tablet computers and special applications are helping autistic people to communicate, some for the first time.
60 Minutes, 10.02.11
The March tsunami destroyed the Japanese town of Otsuchi, but not its bond to the town of Fort Bragg, CA; Also, mountain climber Alex Honnold; Plus, Andy Rooney, the iconic, curmudgeonly commentator, and his remarkable career on "60 Minutes."
60 Minutes, 09.11.11
Former FBI agent Ali Soufan, who questioned Qaeda members after the 9/11 attacks, reveals himself for the first time and talks about his interrogations with Lara Logan; Plus, Ground Zero responders relive their haunting experiences on the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
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60 Minutes, 09.04.11
Julian Assange, the controversial founder of WikiLeaks, speaks to Steve Kroft about the U.S. attempt to indict him on criminal charges; Plus, using DNA technology to sustain endangered species.
60 Minutes, 08.28.11
Greg Mortenson has written inspiring best sellers, including "Three Cups of Tea," but are the stories all true? Steve Kroft investigates. Then, Lesley Stahl follows a teen gospel class for a year on its musical and emotional journey in a two-part report.
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60 Minutes, 08.21.11
Tom Drake, a former NSA senior executive, was indicted for espionage after leaking allegations to the media; Psychologists say all but one of the 33 Chilean miners have experienced serious mental stress; Plus, N.Y.'s Archbishop Timothy Dolan.
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Lowrider cars celebrated as cultural symbol
For years, lowriders were thought to be tied to gangs and drugs. They’re now being seen more as positive cultural symbols and moving art exhibits as perceptions of them have improved.
Africans working on AI feel exploited by big American tech companies
Digital workers in Kenya had to sift through horrific online content to train AI, but say they were underpaid, overworked, and got inadequate mental health support. So they're fighting back.
Lowriders shine after perceptions of them improve
For years, lowriders were thought to be tied to gangs and drugs. They're now being seen more as positive cultural symbols and moving art exhibits as perceptions around them have improved.
11/24/2024: Disrupter U.; Humans in the Loop; Lowriders of New Mexico
First, a look at UATX: the college advocating for free speech. Then, a report on how training AI takes a toll on Kenyan workers. And, why lowrider cars are celebrated as a cultural symbol.
Training AI takes toll on Kenyan workers
Digital workers in Kenya had to sift through horrific online content to train AI, but say they were underpaid, overworked, and got inadequate mental health support. So they’re fighting back.
UATX: the college advocating for free speech
The University of Austin, or UATX, is teaching its inaugural class of 92 college students. The school, with its focus on free speech, has been labeled by some as “anti-woke.”
Why people have left Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness
Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness, has seen 9% of its population leave in recent years. Now the king is launching a bold plan for a new city to create jobs and lure people back.
Australia pumping out acting talent, creating Hollywood stars
Some of Hollywood's biggest names, from actors to directors, are Australian. "Succession" star Sarah Snook and director Baz Luhrmann weigh in on why so much talent comes from Australia.
NYC medical examiner still identifying 9/11 victims' remains
More than 20 years after 9/11, hundreds of families still wait for word of a missing loved one, as the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner continues the heart-wrenching task of identifying remains.
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Drake accuses Spotify, UMG of inflating Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
West Virginia ends promising subsidy program for GLP-1 weight loss drugs
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
Biden will attend Trump's inauguration in January, White House says
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
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Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
Is AI better at planning and booking a vacation than you are?
Two CBS News correspondents conducted an experiment to see which was better at planning a trip — AI or a person. Here's what they found.
Amazon workers in more than 20 countries plan Black Friday strikes
Workers at Amazon warehouses around the world plan to strike between Black Friday and Cyber Monday this week.
Macy's says an employee hid up to $154 million in delivery expenses
Macy's delays its quarterly earnings report after discovering that an accounting unit employee concealed delivery expenses.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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Biden will attend Trump's inauguration in January, White House says
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm
A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.
Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
Special counsel seeks to end bid to revive documents case against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court to dismiss his appeal in the documents case against President-elect Donald Trump.
Judge dismisses charges against Trump in D.C. election case after Smith request
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
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West Virginia ends promising subsidy program for GLP-1 weight loss drugs
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
As many as 1 in 5 people won't lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
A study to devise nutritional guidance just for you
When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"
A study to personalize nutrition guidance just for you
From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
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Lawmakers brawl over deadly train station roof collapse in Serbia
Scuffles and fistfights broke out weeks after a deadly rail station roof collapse that ignited tensions in the Balkan state.
Mystery of serial shoe robber solved when camera catches culprit
Police thought a shoe thief was on the loose at a kindergarten, until a security camera caught the furry culprit in action.
Chinese trans woman awarded thousands over forced electroshock therapy
Trans performance artist Ling'er says she was forced to undergo electroshock treatments at a hospital in China that left her with a heart condition.
Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
16 missing after Egyptian tour boat sinks on Red Sea diving trip
Authorities in Egypt say a luxury yacht that set off with 45 people from the Red Sea port of Ghalib for a week-long diving trip sank, with 28 rescued and 16 still missing.
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Drake accuses Spotify, UMG of inflating Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
"Glicked" sweeps box office
"Wicked" led the box office with $114 million, while "Gladiator II" earned $55 million in a record-setting pre-Thanksgiving weekend. The combined success marks the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca Rubin, a senior film and media reporter with Variety, has more.
"Wicked," "Gladiator II" soar at box office
While "Gladiator II" earned $55 million at the box office domestically, "Wicked" soared with $114 million. It was the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the two movies earning the nickname "Glicked."
Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
"Oregon Trail" computer game is now being developed as a movie
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
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Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
How AI can help to plan your next vacation
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
A new generation of shopping cart, with GPS and AI
At a Price Chopper outside Kansas City, shoppers are test driving the new Caper Cart, featuring digital screens, GPS, cameras equipped with artificial intelligence, and packaging scanners that spit out coupons. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti looks at the technology used to "reinvent the wheel" of the shopping cart.
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Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
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Menendez brothers resentencing delayed
A California judge on Monday delayed his decision on whether to resentence the Menendez brothers until January. In October, the outgoing Los Angeles district attorney requested a judge reconsider Lyle and Erik's sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents after new evidence was introduced. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
NFL, NBA warn players about burglaries
The NFL and the NBA have issued warnings to players about transnational gangs that may be targeting them for burglaries. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the criminals behind the schemes.
Paths for Menendez brothers' freedom
There are three legal paths for the Menendez brothers to potentially leave prison after serving several decades for the 1989 killings of their parents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest in their legal battle.
White Florida woman sentenced to 25 years for fatally shooting Black neighbor
Susan Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Ajike Owens, her Black neighbor, through her front door last year.
Arrest made after woman, baby shot dead in car in Connecticut
A suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman and her 4-month-old son inside a car in Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested in Puerto Rico, officials said.
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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According to a new survey from financial service company Empower, Gen Z Americans believe it takes a salary of $588,000 to be considered financially successful. That's more than double the figure from other generations. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to unpack the findings.
Arguments heard over pending Infowars sale
A federal judge in Texas plans to hold another hearing to decide whether satirical news outlet "The Onion" can move forward with the purchase of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' company, Infowars. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has the latest from Houston.
Thanksgiving week 2024 weather forecast
Multiple weather systems are forecast to drop rain and snow across the U.S. during the week of Thanksgiving. CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Marciano has more on what conditions to expect.
Security high ahead of Thanksgiving events
Federal and local authorities are reportedly warning the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City could be a target for would-be terrorists. Law enforcement officials will also need to be on high alert for what could be the busiest and most crowded holiday travel season yet. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
Illegal crossings on track for Biden-era low
For the first time under the Biden administration, illegal crossings at the southern border are on track to dip below 50,000 for November. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.