Category: 60 Minutes
Night-flying helicopters that could change firefighting
Overworked and under-resourced fire chiefs battling wildfires are getting backup from new hi-tech helicopters that can fight fires 24/7, and, for the first time, drop [more…]
60 Minutes Archive: The Lord God Bird
From 2005, Ed Bradley reports on the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, a bird whose nickname was derived from, “Lord God, what a bird,” a common reaction to [more…]
Tony Bennett’s musical memory triumphs over Alzheimer’s
Anderson Cooper reports on the 95-year-old crooner, Sunday for 60 Minutes. “60 Minutes” is the most successful television broadcast in history. Offering hard-hitting investigative reports, [more…]
Whistleblower: Facebook employees raged about leadership after January 6 Capitol attack
One employee wrote on an internal message board cited by Frances Haugen, “… haven’t we had enough time to figure out how to manage discourse [more…]
The lasting effect of being recognized as a “hero”
Those honored by the Carnegie Hero Fund put their lives on the line to save others. For some, that bravery comes at a psychological cost. [more…]
60 Minutes climate archive: Cause and Effect
In 2020, Scott Pelley reported on the harmful effects of climate change on the world’s ecosystem and the need for increased regulatory environmental policy. “60 [more…]
Anne Frank’s betrayal: Investigating other suspects
A look at three different people suspected of leading police to the Franks’ secret annex in Amsterdam—and why investigators crossed them off their list. “60 [more…]
Federal and state governments introduce bills to help local news
Bills introduced at the federal level and in at least three states aim to bolster the struggling local news industry. “60 Minutes” is the most [more…]
Why Andy Rooney disliked Daylight Saving Time | 60 Minutes Archive
60 Minutes’ Andy Rooney was a morning person and not a fan of Daylight Saving Time. “60 Minutes” is the most successful television broadcast in [more…]
Godfather 50th Anniversary: Al Pacino in 2010 on meeting Francis Ford Coppola
This week marks 50 years since the premiere of “The Godfather.” In 2010, Al Pacino spoke to 60 Minutes about meeting Francis Ford Coppola and [more…]