Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich was charged with killing 18 Iraqi civilians in Haditha. Wuterich tells 60 Minutes that while he's sorry about the death of the civilians, including women and children, he'd make the same decisions again.

Dennis Quaid for the first time on television recounts the ordeal of his newborn twins when a medical mistake nearly killed them. 60 Minutes' Steve Kroft reports.

If you've ever flipped through a women's magazine, you know there's a ton of ads. But what are they advertising? Ad analyst Andy Rooney to the rescue!

The civil war in Congo is an ethnic conflict, but gender has become a crucial factor, too, as women are bearing the brunt of one of the horrible weapons used in the war: rape. CNN's Anderson Cooper reports.

Valerie Plame Wilson chides the President for not firing anyone over the leaking of her covert CIA identity. Plame Wilson talks to Katie Couric for a 60 Minutes report.

The Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece, The Battle of Anghiari, is thought to be lost forever, but an art detective thinks he has solved the mystery of the missing mural. Morley Safer reports.

The umbrella may have some shortcomings, but as Andy Rooney explains, it's an underappreciated invention.

The Israeli air force - the best in the Middle East - has to prepare for anything says one of its officers, because if Israel loses just one war, it will cease to exist. Bob Simon reports.

Lawyers for a mentally ill man on death row for over 20 years tell Lara Logan the state of Tennessee is medicating him to make him competent to execute.

Carl Icahn's reputation for pumping up the value of companies has led to a phrase that describes that Midas touch: the "Icahn lift." Lesley Stahl profiles the billionaire investor.

What's on your plate? As Andy Rooney discovers, it depends where you're from.

Fabulously wealthy, a magnet for business and tourism and a stable island in the turbulent Middle East, the Kingdom of Dubai is the success story of the region. Steve Kroft reports.

Bill James doesn't steal bases, hit or catch a baseball, but his intense analysis of the game and its players through statistics have made him an essential asset to the World Champion Boston Red Sox. Morley Safer reports.

Andy Rooney takes a look at the new and not-so-improved flavors that are taking grocery stores by storm. He has some rules about eating, and mixing flavors like cherry and vanilla is definitely not on his list.

Winter Hill triggerman John Martorano speaks frankly in his first interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft.

Bruce Springsteen answers critics who say he is unpatriotic by saying what's really unpatriotic is to remain silent. 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley reports.

Nearly 40 years ago, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon and it's been a long time since Americans were truly captivated by the space program. Correspondent Bob Simon reports the journey to send man back to the moon and beyond has already begun.

Ever wonder what's inside some of your favorite grocery items? As Andy Rooney found out, you may be surprised what isn't in some foods.

Jacob fled his village in Darfur to escape mass murder, leaving his family and schoolbooks behind. 60 Minutes' Scott Pelley puts a face on the horrible genocide in Sudan when he tracks down Jacob to return his books.

Leukemia patient John Kanzius wants to see the promising machine he invented that kills cancer cells go into clinical trials and maybe help other people beat a disease he probably won"t. Lesley Stahl reports.

Through a system of early training and local orchestras, Venezuela has not only provided an uplifting musical experience for its at-risk youth, but also developed an orchestra that is world famous. Bob Simon reports.

Air travel isn't what it used to be - planes and airports are overcrowded, and there are those constant and annoying delays. Andy Rooney has some suggestions that might improve the on-time performance of airlines far and wide.

A gay soldier tells 60 Minutes' Lesley Stahl that after disclosing his sexuality and offering proof of it, his superiors were unfazed and sent him back to his unit.

The founder of a free medical service for the Third World is now helping thousands of under- or uninsured people in the U.S. 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley reports on "Remote Area Medical."

Soccer superstar David Beckham came from England to try to jumpstart professional soccer in America. He talks to CNN"s Anderson Cooper about his triumphs, his troubles, and the challenge ahead of him.

Shop at any grocery store and you will find many types of milk. But Andy Rooney wonders what has happened to good, old-fashioned, ordinary milk.

In the first Pentagon insider's account of the run-up to war, Douglas Feith, the former undersecretary of defense for policy, tells Steve Kroft the U.S. attack on Iraq was "anticipatory self-defense;" not about 9/11 retaliation.

With just 700 mountain gorillas left on earth, CNN's Anderson Cooper finds some high in the African jungles and reports on why they have become so endangered.

The U.S. Mint is in a bind: should it continue to produce pennies and nickels whose metal content is worth more than their face value? Morley Safer reports.

When did bright-colored plastic cows, pigs and rabbits get to be art? Andy Rooney has some thoughts about modern art being put up in public places across America.

As his flock is murdered and dispersed, the vicar of Baghdad says Christians are worse off now than under Saddam or perhaps ever in history. Scott Pelley reports on the persecution of Iraq's Christians.

Box office king Will Smith tells 60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft he's not particularly talented, but has a sickening work ethic that makes up for it.

The new field of genetic genealogy uses DNA to trace ancestry back hundreds of years, sometimes surprising customers with unlikely relatives. Lesley Stahl reports.

Is your closet overstuffed? Andy Rooney's is and he takes stock of his wardrobe annually to shed some outfits. See what he found.

America has been struggling with its image in the Middle East for decades. After Iraq, the Bush Administration started spending $100 million a year on a government news channel in Arabic. It's called "Al Hurra," meaning "The Free One."

Plumpynut is a cheap, nutritious food that needs no refrigeration or preparation that is saving starving children in the developing world. CNN's Anderson Cooper reports.

The government's multi-billion dollar effort to save the salmon of the Pacific Northwest is failing, so residents there may soon have to choose between the fish or the hydroelectric dams that are killing scores of them. Lesley Stahl reports.

Do you eat enough fruit? If not, Andy Rooney has some advice: dig in!

Scientists are discovering that sleep is far more critical to human health than previously believed and have linked sleep deprivation to serious problems such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease. Lesley Stahl reports.

Little Denmark, with its five-and-a-half million people, is the happiest country in the world, says a study done by an English University. Morley Safer reports why the Danes are so happy and explores why the U.S. is way down the list.

What would you do if you were rich? Andy Rooney knows exactly what he'd do.

You might not think of sugar, corn, or metal as materials that can cause a catastrophic explosion in a factory, but when they're ground into dust-and suspended in the air-all it takes is a small spark to set off a major disaster.

The late billionaire's money is being used to probe life's medical mysteries through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, America's second-largest charity. Lesley Stahl reports.

America's most popular preacher, Pastor Joel Osteen, answers critics and is overcome by a burst of emotion in an interview with Byron Pitts.

Root through your drawers at home and chances are you have a collection of unused watches. Andy Rooney ponders time pieces and explains the death of the pocket watch.

Indicted cop Keith Herrera speaks for the first time publicly about his former unit, the SOS, members of which are accused of crimes including armed robbery and kidnapping, in one of the largest police scandals in Chicago history.

Straight out of Buck Rogers and perfect for crowd control, this non-lethal weapon could help eliminate the deaths incurred while trying to control crowds, especially in Iraq. But it's not in Iraq yet, as David Martin reports.

Lesley Stahl profiles Tom Perkins, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist and former Hewlett-Packard director whose mega-yacht is the biggest sailboat in the world.

As Andy Rooney is approaching a major milestone at 60 Minutes, he wonders: will books or video be the preferred reference tool in the future? One thing is for certain. Andy has already made up his mind on the matter!

An innocent man tells 60 Minutes correspondent Bob Simon he doesn't understand why lawyers kept a secret that kept him in jail for the past 26 years. Simon reports on this bizarre legal case.

They are in their late teens to early twenties and have been coddled by their parents to the point of being ill prepared for a demanding workplace. Morley Safer reports on the generation called "millennials."

Correspondent Steve Kroft reports on how the U.S. subprime mortgage meltdown, in which risky loans drove a housing boom that went bust, is now roiling capital markets worldwide.

Find out what Memorial Day means to Andy Rooney, and how he thinks it should be remembered.

Thousands of Iraqis who helped the U.S. as translators, office help and construction workers are now labeled collaborators by insurgents. A young American is making a Herculean effort to help get them out of harm's way. Scott Pelley reports.

Jon Bon Jovi and his band are still filling arenas and producing hit albums 26 years after breaking out of the local New Jersey music scene, and the rock star tells Steve Kroft this was just his opening act.

60 Minutes captures first-ever video of rare bird mating dances and the incredible flora and fauna of the Foja Mountains in Indonesia. Bob Simon reports.

What's lurking in Andy's desk? Andy Rooney takes inventory of the tools of his trade.

Chiquita Brands International says it paid paramilitaries in Colombia to protect the lives of its employees there, but the families of civilians killed by the paramilitaries say the company is responsible for their deaths. Steve Kroft reports.

Morley Safer profiles the versatile actor, who talks candidly about his career and his personal life - including his very public divorce and custody battle.

An investigation by The Washington Post, joined by 60 Minutes' Scott Pelley, uncovers the neglectful conditions and inadequate medical treatment in a U.S. government-run prison system that has caused the deaths of some detainees.

People send Andy Rooney all kinds of stuff. And even though he says most of it is junk, he also says keep it coming!

In her first television interview, Mary Tillman tells Katie Couric the government still hasn't told the whole truth about her son Pat's death in Afghanistan. 60 Minutes.

Dr. Paul Farmer dedicates his life and career to delivering medical treatment in Third World countries, saving countless lives in places like Haiti and Rwanda. Byron Pitts reports.

The longest-serving wrongfully convicted U.S. inmate set free with the help of DNA lasted 27 years in jail because he had hope, he tells 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley.

60 Minutes generally doesn't do birthdays, but Andy Rooney makes an exception as his friend and colleague Mike Wallace is turning 90.

The U.S. Supreme Court's Antonin Scalia discusses his public and private life in a remarkably candid interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl.

It's been a few days since Pope Benedict returned to the Vatican from his U.S. visit, but Andy Rooney is still full of questions and observations.

U.S. Army Special Forces say they were shocked by the disciplined military tactics used by hundreds of Taliban fighters who ambushed them near Kandahar, Afghanistan, in their first account of the unreported battle. Lara Logan reports.

Weight-reduction surgery can send diabetes into remission and may help reduce the risk of certain cancers. 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl reports on the findings.

Corruption in Iraq is so entrenched that militia groups known to target U.S. troops control some of Iraq"s ministries and have used those government funds and resources to kill Americans. Steve Kroft reports.

In an exclusive interview with Lesley Stahl, the head of China"s new sovereign-wealth fund pledges more transparency to allay fears that China will try to use its vast investment ability to exert economic or political control in the U.S.

Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman, who claims his criminal prosecution was orchestrated by the White House, has been released on appeal as Congress investigates. Correspondent Scott Pelley reports.

Don Siegelman was a successful Democratic politician in the heavily Republican state of Alabama when he was convicted of bribery in a case that has drawn criticism from Democrats and Republicans. Scott Pelley reports.

Andy Rooney checks out the latest automotive offerings at the International Auto Show.

The former vice president and former presidential candidate Al Gore talks to Lesley Stahl about his campaign to make the world aware of global warming.

In his first U.S. television interview, a former terror detainee tells 60 Minutes' Scott Pelley Americans held him in Guantanamo for years despite evidence of his innocence.

Andy Rooney weighs in on words best left unspoken.

Scientists are collecting a billion and a half seeds from all the world's crops to keep in safe storage deep inside a mountain near the North Pole. Scott Pelley reports.

Did the box once contain the bones of the brother of Jesus, as its inscription said? Or was it a forgery? Bob Simon investigates.

Andy Rooney has met quite a few doctors in his lifetime - some are even good friends. But he has a word of advice for these medical professionals.

Andy Rooney reflects on the recent passing of his friends William F. Buckley and W. C. Heinz.

Now that he has become the presumptive Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain talks to correspondent Scott Pelley about his plans to win the White House.

Steve Kroft talks to Democratic presidential contenders Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama and reports from Ohio, whose primary voters next Tuesday could determine which candidate is nominated.

Think being president is a great job? Think again! Andy Rooney takes a look at the top job in the land.

Shot-gunned to death in the course of reporting a story, police say newspaper editor Chauncey Bailey was probably killed to keep that story out of print. CNN's Anderson Cooper reports.

A leading beekeeper who lost many bees to the mysterious colony collapse disorder tells 60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft one more die-off will put him out of business.

Writing newspaper headlines isn"t easy, as Andy Rooney discovered while perusing the papers.

A researcher estimates that 22,000 patients could have been saved if the FDA removed the heart surgery drug Trasylol two years ago, when his study revealed widespread death associated with it. Scott Pelley reports.