Dude: The quirky world of Alex Honnold
It is both a pun as well as the truth to call Alex Honnold a rock star. Alex climbs rock walls thousands of feet high with no ropes and no margin for error. It is hard to imagine a more dangerous sport than "free-soloing," or a more accomplished and ambitious athlete than Alex.
Ex-Teammate: I saw Lance Armstrong use EPO
A former teammate of perhaps the world's greatest cyclist, Lance Armstrong, says he used banned performance-enhancing substances with Armstrong to cheat in pro races, including the Tour de France, the sport's ultimate event.
For the first time, former Armstrong teammate Tyler Hamilton reveals details to Scott Pelley never heard in public before of how and when he and some of the former members of the U.S. Postal Service team led by Armstrong used banned substances, including EPO and testosterone, to gain an advantage in races that Armstrong won.
Armstrong on doping claims: Never a failed test
Hamilton's interview is part of a six-month investigation by "60 Minutes" into doping on the cycling circuit and whether Armstrong has used banned substances - which he has steadfastly denied - a matter now under federal investigation.
The Pelley team's report will be broadcast on "60 Minutes" Sunday, May 22 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Continue Reading »Lady Gaga Tries to Go Home
This Sunday night at 7 p.m. ET/PT, right before the Grammy Awards, "60 Minutes" features an in-depth profile of "Lady Gaga," a 24-year-old pop star formerly known as Stefani Germanotta. Anderson Cooper talks with Gaga about her improbable rise from college drop-out to pop star, her philosophy on fame, and her new album.
Continue Reading »The Memory Quiz Answers
Do you think you might have superior autobiographical memory? Take the test. For each event in question, can you remember any details about your day?
1) What big sporting event occurred on Jan. 30, 1983?
Answer: The Miami Dolphins played the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII
2) What disaster occurred on March 24, 1989?
Answer: The Exxon Valdez Spill
3) What happened on June 4, 1989?
Answer: The Tiananmen Square Massacre
4) On what date did Tiger Woods win the Master's Tournament?
Answer: April 13, 1997
5) The Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX on what date?
Answer: Jan. 26, 1986
6) What day did Baby Jessica fall down the well?
Answer: Oct. 14, 1987
7) On what date did the Queen Mother die at age 101?
Answer: March 30, 2002
8) Nancy Kerrigan was clubbed on the right knee on what date?
Answer: Jan. 6, 1994
9) On Feb. 11, 1990 what historical event occurred?
Answer: Nelson Mandela was released from prison
10) When were the Beltway Snipers arrested?
Answer: Oct. 24, 2002
Interview with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke
If you think your job is stressful, consider the duties of Ben Bernanke. As Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Bernanke has tremendous influence over America's economy - and that economy has been troubled lately. The recession may have ended, but unemployment remains high and the recovery has been slow. While at Ohio State University, Bernanke talked with Scott Pelley of "60 Minutes" about the challenges still ahead. Here are excerpts from that interview.
Continue Reading »Facebook's Real "Wall"
This Sunday, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg will appear on "60 Minutes" in his first television interview since the debut of "The Social Network," a fictionalized account of how he founded the company in his Harvard dorm room. The interview with Zuckerberg, conducted by Lesley Stahl, will be broadcast on Dec. 5 (7:00-8:00PM, ET/PT) on CBS, and online at 60Minutes.com.
Continue Reading »Overtime Mail: Since You Asked...
Each week, "60 Minutes Overtime" executive editor Bill Owens responds to letters and comments from viewers. If you have a comment or a question, e-mail him at 60MinutesOT@cbsnews.com.
Continue Reading »Overtime Mail: Since You Asked...
Each week, "60 Minutes Overtime" executive editor Bill Owens responds to letters and comments from viewers. If you have a comment or a question, e-mail him at 60MinutesOT@cbsnews.com.
Continue Reading »Overtime Mail: Since You Asked...
Each week, "60 Minutes Overtime" executive editor Bill Owens responds to letters and comments from viewers. If you have a comment or a question, e-mail him at 60MinutesOT@cbsnews.com.
Continue Reading »Overtime Mail: Since You Asked...
Each week, "60 Minutes Overtime" executive editor Bill Owens responds to letters and comments from viewers. If you have a comment or a question, e-mail him at 60MinutesOT@cbsnews.com.
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