60 Minutes broadcasts a special edition “60 Minutes Presents: Blood Brothers.” Bob Simon reports on the Spanish bullfighting Ordonez brothers.
60 Minutes: 02/28/10
On March - 1 - 2010
Scott Pelley gives a rare glimpse into the secretive world of espionage and illustrates how China’s spying may pose the biggest espionage threat to the US. Lesley Stahl profiles film director Kathryn Bigelow, whose film “The Hurt Locker” has been nominated for nine Oscars. That and more on 60 Minutes.
60 Minutes: 02/21/10
On February - 22 - 2010
“Blackwater 61″ is the call sign of a plane flown by the embattled government contractor Blackwater that crashed into a mountain in Afghanistan killing all onboard. The widow of one of the soldiers killed – a pilot herself – says the firm was negligent in the way it operated the flight. Steve Kroft reports. That and more on 60 Minutes.
60 Minutes: 02/14/10
On February - 15 - 2010
Despite a U.S. embargo on trade, Iran is still receiving a variety of materials from America that may be used for biological weapons. Lesley Stahl reports. The World Economic Forum’s meeting in Davos, Switzerland is one of the most coveted events in the world. Scott Pelley reports from behind the scenes. And finally, Morley Safer takes a look at ponzi scheme involving pigeons.
60 Minutes: 02/07/10
On February - 7 - 2010
Lesley Stahl investigates flaws in eyewitness testimony that have falsely convicted people like Ronald Cotton, who has forgiven his accuser, Jennifer Thompson. Scott Pelley speaks with Greg Carr, an American philanthropist who has used his great wealth to restore a national park in Mozambique to help attract tourists.
60 Minutes: 01-31-10
On January - 31 - 2010
In a rare chance to show America’s elite Special Forces up close, 60 MINUTES spent over two months with a Green Beret unit as they trained a group of Afghan soldiers and then went into battle with them against the Taliban. Lara Logan reports. Also in the show, U.S. snowboarder Shaun White tells Bob Simon how he’s still the one to beat, and Steve Kroft profiles superstar Beyonce on the road.
60 Minutes: 01/24/10
On January - 24 - 2010
60 MINUTES will be pre-empted this week for a special edition of “60 MINUTES Presents: a Tribute to Don Hewitt.” This hour pays tribute to the news magazine’s creator and former executive producer, Don Hewitt, who passed away last August at the age of 86.
60 Minutes: Haiti
On January - 18 - 2010
Byron Pitts reports from Haiti on recovery efforts in the country following the devastating earthquake. Scott Pelley travels to American Samoa to find out how such a small territory produces more NFL players than any place in America. And finally Charlie Rose interviews the Spanish-born actress Penelope Cruz.
Border Control
On January - 10 - 2010
Steve Kroft reports on the status of the multi-billion-dollar “virtual fence” being built at the U.S.-Mexican border. Later in the show, Authors of a new book, “Game Change,” and John McCain’s former top campaign strategist reveal behind-the-scenes issues from the Republican and Democratic camps during the presidential campaign. CNN’s Anderson Cooper reports.
Swiss banks, elephants
On January - 3 - 2010
Steve Kroft speaks with Swiss banker Bradley Birkenfeld who reveals how he helped uncover thousands of untaxed Swiss accounts. Byron Pitts reports on the increasing claims handled by the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs. And finally Bob Simon travels to Central Africa to learn how researchers there are decoding elephant sounds and behavior to compile an elephant dictionary.
