"A 26 Year Secret" Alton Logan was convicted of killing a security guard in 1982, even though his family testified that he was at home sleeping. Now years later, evidence has proved that he was innocent and two attorney's knew it all along.
"The Science of Sleep" Lesley Stahl reports on a new study on the importance of sleep. The new study indicates that sleep can help enhance a person's memory."The Pursuit of Happiness" Morley Safer reports that Denmark tops the international list of happiest country. He explores the possible reasons for the Danes happiness and how it may be due to low expectations.Andy Rooney talks about money and how much money you need to be rich.
"President Ahmadinejad" Scott Pelley talks with Iranian President Ahmadinejad about America's reaction to his plan to visit The World Trade Center."Pot Shops" Morley Safer takes a look at the consequences of legalizing medicinal marijuana in California.
"The Justice Nobody Knows" Steve Kroft talks to Justice Clarence Thomas who most people know by way of the Anita Hill incident about his life and his new book, "My Grandfather's Son.
"The Man From Interpol" Steve Kroft talks with Ron Noble about the way the Interpol really works collecting information, not making arrests."Roots" Lesley Stahl investigates genetic genealogy.
"Blackwater" Founder of Blackwater, Erik Prince, talks with Lara Logan about the private army and how it operates."A Clean Version of Hell" Scott Pelley reports on the Supermax prison where some guards fear their safety.
"The Age of Megafires" Scott Pelley reports on how the warming climate is contributing to mega fires."Life Saver" Anderson Cooper reports on a new product developed by "Doctors Without Borders" to cure malnutrition."No Ordinary Spy" Valerie Plame talks to Katie Couric about her time in the CIA and about her cover being blown.Andy Rooney talks about "how-to" books.
"Bombing Afghanistan" Scott Pelley reports on the growing number of civilian deaths due to the US and NATO dependence on air strikes versus group troops.
"Curve Ball" Bob Simon reports on Rafid Ahmed Alwan, code name 'Curve Ball' who gave the US intelligence which played a large role in Colin Powell's report urging the US to go to war.
"Superbug" Lesley Stahl reports on the new strain of staph that is resistant to antibiotics and is now affecting more than just hospitals and nursing homes.
"Evidence of Injustice" Steve Kroft reports on the Washington Post investigation that revealed that a now discredited forensic tool was used to provide evidence against defendants and the lawyers were never notified of the possibly faulty testimony.
"Awakening" Anderson Cooper investigates how drugs, for example, Ambien may be useful in helping people to wake up from minimally conscious states."Hi-Tech Heist" Lesley Stahl reports on how it may be more risky to use your credit card at a retail store than online."Eagles" Steve Kroft interviews the Eagles about their new album and the difficulties the group has faced.Andy Rooney talks about all the things that Americans carry around with them.
"The Purge" In Iraq, Reverend Canon Andrew White, an Anglican chaplain who suffers from multiple sclerosis and risks his life by saying mass for Christians in Iraq.
"Kings of Congo" Anderson Cooper reports on the gorillas in the east African forest which straddles Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Lesley Stahl examines the changes in the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in the military--as the demand for soldiers goes up, fewer soldiers are being discharged due to their sexual orientation.
"Joel Osteen" Byron Pitts talks with popular televangelist Joel Osteen. "Roots" Lesley Stahl investigates genetic genealogy."The Winner" The young quarterback of the New England Patriots, Tom Brady is profiled.Andy Rooney recaps his former Christmas segments.
"The Age of Megafires" Scott Pelley reports on how the warming climate is contributing to mega fires."Pot Shops" Morley Safer takes a look at the consequences of legalizing medicinal marijuana in California."Get Me The Geeks" Steve Kroft profiles the creator of "The Geek Squad."Andy Rooney talks about the books that people send him and the various self-help books he's received.
"President Musharraf" Lara Logan talks to President Musharraf about the assignation of Benazir Bhutto and whether or not he did enough to prevent it."The Executioner" Steve Kroft interviews John Martorano, a former executioner for the mob who turned and exposed the collusion of the mob and the FBI office in Boston.
"The King of Sushi" Bob Simon reports on the extinction of the blue fin tuna species as they are being captured in rising numbers by modern methods. "The War Against Women" Anderson Cooper reports on the war against women in Congo where women are bearing the brunt of one of the horrible weapons used in the war: rape.
"House of Cards" Steve Kroft reports on the subprime mortgage crisis including the events leading up to it and the results of the housing crisis. "Saddam's Confessions" FBI agent George Piro talks with Scott Pelley about what he learned from his interrogations of Saddam Hussein.Andy Rooney talks about the current state of the economy and remembers life during the Great Depression.
"Dubai Inc." Steve Kroft looks at the city of Dubai and how it's become an international business hub. "Gordon B. Hinckley" Mike Wallace looks back at his interview with Gordon B. Hinckley, the president and prophet of the Mormon church who died last Sunday at age 97. Andy Rooney talks about the papers that he files and never throws away or looks at.
"Obama '08" Steve Kroft talks with Senator Barack Obama about his campaign, his success so far and his status as the "underdog" candidate."Hillary for President" Katie Couric talks to Senator Hillary Clinton about the changing dynamics of the race for the democratic nomination. "Should We Make Cents" Morley Safer investigates the ongoing debate about whether or not the U.S. Mint should continue to produce coins.Andy Rooney goes to the Superbowl.
"One Thousand Lives a Month" Scott Pelley reports on the Bayer drug, Trasylol, that has been widely used on heart patients, but is now believed to have contributed to the death of thousands.
"The Prosecution of Governor Siegelman" Scott Pelley investigates the imprisonment of former Alabama Governor for bribery charges. "The Murder of Chauncey Bailey" Anderson Cooper reports on the murder of Chauncey Bailey that was tied to the story he was investigating on a bakery, "Your Black Muslim Bakery.
"Ohio" Steve Kroft looks at the importance on the Ohio primaries in the Democratic Party Nomination and talks with Senator Hillary Clinton and Senator Barack Obama about their campaigns in Ohio.
"McCain" Scott Pelley talks with Presidential nominee, John McCain about his upcoming campaign for President."A 26 Year Secret" Alton Logan was convicted of killing a security guard in 1982, even though his family testified that he was at home sleeping.
"The Wrong Medicine" Steve Kroft talks with Dennis Quaid about the medical mistake that almost killed his twin daughters. "The Science of Sleep" Lesley Stahl reports on a new study on the importance of sleep. The new study indicates that sleep can help enhance a person's memory.Andy Rooney talks about the death of his friends, William F. Buckley and W C Heintz.
"The Doomsday Vault" Scott Pelley visits a vault in the North Pole where scientists are storing seeds to protect them from climate change or nuclear war.
"Five Years" Scott Pelley talks with Murat Kurnaz who was taken into custody at the age of 19. He was held for five years even though most agencies believed his was innocent.
"Sovereign Wealth Funds" Lesley Stahl reports on the foreign banks that have been bailing out American banks."The Path to War" Steve Kroft talks with Douglas Feith about his memoir and the war in Iraq.
"State of Corruption" Steve Kroft reports on the corruption in the Iraqi army that has lead to the misappropriation and disappearance of funds intended to provide the army with equipment.
"Ambush in Afghanistan" Lara Logan reports on the Green Beret special operation in Afghanistan that lost men in the fight against the Taliban."The Bypass Effect" Lesley Stahl reports on the benefits of a gastric bypass operation.
"The IAF" Major General Eliezer Shkedy talks with Bob Simon about how the Israeli Air Force is preparing to defend Israel against Iran if necessary."Justice Scalia" Lesley Stahl talks with Justice Antonin Scalia about his new book as well as his interpretation of the Constitution in the court. He also discusses his private and public life. Andy Rooney talks about the Pope's visit to the United States.
"Exonerated" Scott Pelley talks with several men who were recently released from Dallas County prison after DNA and other evidence proved their innocence.
"The Price of Bananas" Steve Kroft reports on the troubles facing Chiquita brand bananas in their dealings with Columbia."Detention in America" Scott Pelley reports on the detention centers that are housing more than 300,000 immigrants in the U.S. "Alec Baldwin" Morley Safer interviews Alec Baldwin about his acting career as well as his future.Andy Rooney talks about memorabilia and fan mail he's received.
"The List" Scott Pelley talks with Kirk Johnson, an American who is trying to help out the Iraqis who cooperated and assisted the Americans in Iraq. "Bon-Jovi" Steve Kroft profiles Jon Bon Jovi, taking a look at his life and business.
"Officer Herrera Goes Public" Katie Couric talks with Keith Herrera, one of the seven Chicago officers that have been indicted for committing crimes while serving on an elite unit called "SOS.
"Combustible Dust" Scott Pelley reports on the increasing occurrence of explosions in American factories manufacturing materials such as corn, sugar and metal."Howard Hughes" Lesley Stahl reports on one of Howard Hughes' most lasting contributions--the Howard Hughes Medical Institute."Joel Osteen" Byron Pitts talks with popular televangelist Joel Osteen.Andy Rooney talks about watches and how most people have multiple watches.
"Al Hurra" Scott Pelley investigates the Arab TV station, Al Hurra, which is funded by American taxpayers."Life Saver" Anderson Cooper reports on a new product developed by "Doctors Without Borders" to cure malnutrition."Fish Fuss" A report on the controversy in the northwest to balance the need for hydro-electric power with the salmon population. Andy Rooney talks about fruits and vegetables.
"The Purge" In Iraq, Reverend Canon Andrew White, an Anglican chaplain who suffers from multiple sclerosis and risks his life by saying mass for Christians in Iraq."Roots" Lesley Stahl investigates genetic genealogy."Will Smith" Morley Safer talks to Will Smith about his career and why he believes he's had such success. Andy Rooney talks about old clothes and shoes and how he never throws anything away.
"Kings of Congo" Anderson Cooper reports on the gorillas in the east African forest which straddles Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Lesley Stahl examines the changes in the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in the military--as the demand for soldiers goes up, fewer soldiers are being discharged due to their sexual orientation.
"Searching for Jacob" Jacob fled Sudan leaving behind his books and family to avoid the genocide. Scott Pelley searches for Jacob to return his books."The Kanzius Machine" Lesley Stahl talks with John Kanzius, a former businessman and radio technician who built a radio wave machine that cancer researchers believe may be the next big breakthrough in cancer treatment.
"The Executioner" Steve Kroft interviews John Martorano, a former executioner for the mob who turned and exposed the collusion of the mob and the FBI office in Boston.
"Dubai Inc." Steve Kroft looks at the city of Dubai and how it's become an international business hub."Stat Man" Morley Safer talks with Bill James, who invented something called "sabermetrics," for use by the Red Sox. The idea is to analyze baseball through objective evidence. Andy Rooney talks about the artificial flavoring in many food products.
"The IAF" Major General Eliezer Shkedy talks with Bob Simon about how the Israeli Air Force is preparing to defend Israel against Iran if necessary."Insanity on Death Row" Lara Logan talks with Greg Thompson who is on death row, but was diagnosed as schizophrenic and psychotic by both prison doctors and doctors hired by his own lawyers.
"No Ordinary Spy" Valerie Plame talks to Katie Couric about her time in the CIA and about her cover being blown. "The War Against Women" Anderson Cooper reports on the war against women in Congo where women are bearing the brunt of one of the horrible weapons used in the war: rape.
"The Killings in Haditha" Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich, is charged with murdering 18 people in the killing in Haditha. He talks with Scott Pelley about his decisions. "The Wrong Medicine" Steve Kroft talks with Dennis Quaid about the medical mistake that almost killed his twin daughters. Andy Rooney talks about magazines and the models used in the ads.
"Obama Explains His Choice" Steve Kroft talks with Barack Obama and his running mate Senator Joe Biden. "Awakening" Anderson Cooper investigates how drugs, for example, Ambien may be useful in helping people to wake up from minimally conscious states.
"The War Within" Scott Pelley talks with Bob Woodward about his new book discussing the opposition to the surge found within the White House."Alec Baldwin" Morley Safer interviews Alec Baldwin about his acting career as well as his future.
"Evidence of Injustice" Steve Kroft reports on the Washington Post investigation that revealed that a now discredited forensic tool was used to provide evidence against defendants and the lawyers were never notified of the possibly faulty testimony.
"McCain" Scott Pelley talks with Senator McCain about his views on the current economic situation, the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, the energy crisis and health care."Obama" Steve Kroft interviews Senator Obama about the recession, the wars, energy solutions and health care.