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Renowned sportswriter Dave Kindred covered the biggest moments and brightest stars in sports for more than half a century. In 2021, he told Jon Wertheim he found his most fulfilling work in writing about girls high school basketball.
In 2015, Anderson Cooper reported from the Swiss Alps, where 60 Minutes cameras captured an extreme sportsman using a three-sport technique for the first time to descend the Eiger, one of the most forbidding mountains in the world.
In 2022, 60 Minutes met Jacob Smith, a legally blind 15-year-old freeride skier. A brain tumor robbed Smith of his vision, but as Sharyn Alfonsi reported, that didn't stop him from making a name for himself on the slopes.
In 2020, Bill Whitaker reported on the Elfstedentocht, a 125-mile skating marathon across frozen canals through 11 cities, one of the Netherlands' greatest traditions that may not be held in the Netherlands again due to climate change.
In 2023, 60 Minutes' Jon Wertheim traveled to Australia and met Mason Cox, a Texas man who became an unlikely Australian rules football star.
In 1975, 60 Minutes' Mike Wallace spoke with Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who jumped onto JFK's limousine after the president was shot. Hill, who was forced to retire early because he remained haunted by memories of the assassination, died Friday at the age of 93.
First a child star, then an accomplished actress, producer, director, and now host of her own show on CBS, Drew Barrymore spoke to Anderson Cooper in 2009 about her remarkable career.
Salman Rushdie came to terms with the attempt on his life the only way he knew: by writing about it in his book, "Knife." He detailed the experience in his first television interview following the attack, when he sat down with Anderson Cooper in 2024.
Bob Dylan tells 60 Minutes' Ed Bradley why he didn't like the name he was born with. In this expanded clip from the 2004 interview outtakes, the musician discusses some of the names he used before settling on Dylan.
In 2011, Bob Simon stepped back in time when he got rare access to some of the world's most ancient and secluded monasteries. The monks on Mount Athos follow ancient traditions that have remained virtually unchanged for a thousand years.
At director Werner Herzog's so-called "film school for rogues," he shows students how to forge a shooting permit. With more than 70 movies to his name, Herzog says making movies requires going outside the norm.
Werner Herzog had never even seen a movie until he was 11. Now 82, the visionary director is working constantly, still making movies no one else would or could ever dream of.
The U.S. military is searching for ways to track and stop drone swarms flying over sensitive national security sites.
Drones have repeatedly swarmed sensitive military sites. Current and former Air Force generals, along with a senior member of Congress, say the incursions pose a security threat.
After an executive order ending DEI initiatives, the U.S. Marine Band canceled a concert featuring young musicians of color. Veterans stepped in to mentor the aspiring musicians.
First, an investigation into U.S. drone swarm mysteries dating back years. Then, a report on DEI and a cancelled U.S. Marine Band concert. And, Werner Herzog: The 60 Minutes Interview.
After a 2023 60 Minutes report, Social Security said it would claw back no more than 10% of a person’s monthly check to recover an overpayment. That changed earlier this month under President Trump.
Drones have repeatedly swarmed sensitive military sites. Current and former Air Force generals, along with a senior member of Congress, say the incursions pose a security threat.
After an executive order ending DEI initiatives, the U.S. Marine Band canceled a concert featuring young musicians of color. Veterans stepped in to mentor the aspiring musicians.
Werner Herzog had never even seen a movie until he was 11. Now 82, the visionary director is working constantly, still making movies no one else would or could ever dream of.
How likely is it that some of these judges facing scrutiny from President Trump will be impeached?
Malaysian cabinet ministers agreed to a "no-find, no-fee" contract with robotics company Ocean Infinity in the search for flight MH370.
Mechanical failure can cause handlebars of scooters to fold while in use, resulting in broken bones, bruises and cuts.
FBI investigators say former agent Johnathan Buma may have compromised as many as 130 FBI files.
Warehouse club says members can fill up an hour later than previously, with some pumps also opening earlier.
Mechanical failure can cause handlebars of scooters to fold while in use, resulting in broken bones, bruises and cuts.
Warehouse club says members can fill up an hour later than previously, with some pumps also opening earlier.
The Federal Reserve's downbeat outlook on the U.S. economy is a wake-up call for investors.
Loose stainless-steel trim panel can detach from Tesla's Cybertruck and drop onto the roadway, posing potential road hazard.
Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun took over last September, shortly after the chain closed many locations and filed for bankruptcy.
How likely is it that some of these judges facing scrutiny from President Trump will be impeached?
FBI investigators say former agent Johnathan Buma may have compromised as many as 130 FBI files.
The White House is searching for a new pick to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Beginning March 31, those who cannot verify their identity over the agency's online service will be required to visit an agency field office in person.
The former Republican candidate was convicted of orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic officials, including the current state House speaker.
The White House is searching for a new pick to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, released on International Day of Happiness, while Finland remained in the top spot.
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee.
Malaysian cabinet ministers agreed to a "no-find, no-fee" contract with robotics company Ocean Infinity in the search for flight MH370.
A woman and three accomplices are charged with smuggling thousands of electronic components to Iran through front companies.
Former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says the Taliban's decision to release American George Glezmann was "a goodwill gesture" to President Trump.
Under pressure from Trump and with Russia menacing, Germany's incoming leader plans to revamp the country's defense posture. Can he deliver?
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
Lauren Ambrose, who stars in the hit show "Yellowjackets," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the cast of the show and the upcoming episode after a major twist was revealed.
Tom Hanks is taking people on an immersive experience called "The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks." The Academy Award winner co-wrote and narrated the film that tells the story of the Apollo missions. He also introduces the audience to the next humans who will make the trip to the moon next year.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
Comedian Whitney Cummings, co-creator of "Two Broke Girls," returns for another year of her "Big Baby" tour, blending sharp humor with her new experiences as a mother.
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
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.
New flash-charging system can power cars for 250 miles in close to the same time it takes to refuel a gas tank.
The agreement comes after the cybersecurity startup rejected Google owner's original $23 billion proposal last July.
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
So far, 33 skeletons have been found near a notorious prison, officials said. The grisly find included the discovery of footwear, including the remnants of a woman's shoe.
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday in a SpaceX capsule after their original 8-day mission turned into more than nine months at the International Space Station. As they celebrate with their families, their next challenge will be adjusting to the pull of gravity on Earth.
The gas giants outside our solar system are not capable of hosting extraterrestrial life, but do offer clues in a lingering mystery about how distant planets form, researchers said.
Republican Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn has resigned after facing a federal criminal charge for allegedly soliciting sex from someone he thought was 17. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
A woman and three accomplices are charged with smuggling thousands of electronic components to Iran through front companies.
Charred bones and hundreds of articles of clothing and other personal effects were found at a location dubbed by local media as the "ranch of horror."
Prosecutors say the man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students bought a knife and sheath online in the months before the killings.
A third teen has been arrested in a fatal hit-and-run police say targeted a bicyclist on his way to work in Albuquerque, N.M. in May 2024.
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
When Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were launched into space in June 2024, they were planning on an 8-day mission. They have now spent 286 days in space, orbited the Earth more than 4,500 times and traveled more than 121 million miles. Chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts and former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn describe the mission. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood report.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Jon Wertheim goes behind the scenes as George Clooney makes his Broadway debut, starring in an adaptation of the 2005 movie, "Good Night, and Good Luck." 60 Minutes, Sunday.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has sharp critiques for the federal judge presiding over the case on mass deportation flights to El Salvador. This comes as the court awaits more details on the flights in question. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
The U.S. is targeting Iran-backed Houthi rebel targets in Yemen as Israel resumes operations in Gaza. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
A federal judge requested more details on two deportation flights to El Salvador, but Attorney General Pam Bondi and Justice Department officials may invoke a state secrets privilege to block the request. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Democratic and Republican voters are making their voices heard at town halls and meetings held by lawmakers as they visit their districts during the congressional break. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.