Steve Kroft investigates the multibillion-dollar industry that sells the personal information of millions of Americans; then, Bob Simon reports on the aftermath of the disaster in Fukushima, Japan; and, 60 Minutes travels to the South Pacific on the trail of the humpback whale
Charlie Rose reports on a new club for the super rich that has an interesting twist; then, the little known story of a daring rescue days before the fall of Saigon; and, reinventing opera at the Met.
Morley Safer reports on the discovery of the largest cache of missing art since WWII.
Steve Kroft examines America's mental health system. Then, meet Bassem Youssef, a political satirist known as the "Jon Stewart of Egypt." And, is our planet in a dangerous game of "cosmic roulette"?
The Trump administration and members of Congress are gearing up for sweeping probes into large technology companies, with lawmakers vowing to scrutinize the "extraordinary power" wielded by a handful of multi-billion-dollar corporations. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Lesley Stahl gets rare access inside an American nuclear control center and meets the young airmen who watch over some of the world's deadliest weapons; and,in one of the more remarkable humanitarian stories of WWII, Briton Nicholas Winton helped save hundreds of mostly Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia on the eve of the war.
Steve Kroft reports on Washington's open secret: Profitable PACs; then, Clarissa Ward visits a hospital in Sudan that offers free, life-saving surgeries; and, salmon farms: do they help or hurt wild salmon? Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.
The Trump administration and Congress unveiled Monday sweeping probes into several large tech companies, vowing to scrutinize the "extraordinary power" of a few multi-billion-dollar corporations which have a monopoly on the industry. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
In an interview with Norah O'Donnell, incoming anchor and managing editor of the "CBS Evening News," Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed the company's new focus on privacy. Apple announced it is building in more protections for users at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference.
New details are emerging about the 12 people who were shot and killed at a municipal building in Virginia Beach. Survivors said active shooter training may have saved lives. Jeff Pegues reports.
Justin Sebo's wheat crop was only two weeks away from harvesting. Now it's gone
It has been a tragic season in the Himalayas. On one of India's highest peaks, the search for a group of missing climbers ended with a grim discovery. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Iran rejected Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's offer to negotiate, saying there will be no talks until economic sanctions are lifted. Meanwhile, a U.S. aircraft carrier stands by in the region. Charlie D'Agata explains.
In a divided time, Leah Chase's food brought people together. The New Orleans chef died Saturday. Michelle Miller met the "Queen of Creole" cuisine 25 years ago, and has a look back at her life and legacy.
Lawmakers launched a bipartisan probe into monopoly in the tech industry, while the Trump administration is investigating companies like Google and Facebook
Rain is expected to keep falling across the central U.S. this week as rivers continue to rise. The Arkansas River is already at a record high flood level. Omar Villafranca has more on the impact on farmers.
President Trump was honored by Queen Elizabeth at an official state banquet during his state visit to Britain that kicked off Monday. The president raised a glass to toast the U.S.-Britain friendship, but he also took aim at political enemies. Ben Tracy reports.
Steve Kroft investigates the multibillion dollar industry that collects, analyzes and sells the personal information of millions of Americans with virtually no oversight; then, An inside look at the people behind the revolution that resulted in the parliamentary ouster of President Victor Yanukovych and Russia's power grab in Crimea; and, A new $1.3 billion radio telescope is allowing scientists to see parts of the universe they've seen never before, offering insight into how it all began.
June 4 marks the 30th anniversary of the brutal crackdown on a Democratic movement in China. Hundreds, maybe thousands were killed. But, China is more interested in wiping it from history. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Chynal Lindsey's murder comes just two weeks after the killing of Muhlaysia Booker
Carnival cruise ships continued to pollute the oceans despite a previous criminal conviction aimed at curbing similar conduct
FBI agents tell Steve Kroft about their 16-year search and eventual capture of Boston mobster Whitey Bulger, once No. 1 on the Most Wanted list; then, 60 Minutes gets a rare look inside new therapy sessions that are changing the lives of vets who suffer from PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder; and, Malcolm Gladwell talks with Anderson Cooper about the link between adversity and innovation.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News."
The carrier was specifically sent to the Arabian Sea in response to threats from Iran
In separate interviews, President Barack Obama and his challenger, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, discuss the election year's hot button issues. Steve Kroft interviews Obama. Scott Pelley interviews Romney.
