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SCATTERED SPIDER – A surprisingly young cohort of hackers paralyzed some of Las Vegas' biggest hotels and casinos last fall, demanding an exorbitant ransom. The FBI and cyber security researchers call them "Scattered Spider" and say they are predominantly made up of native English-speaking hackers from Western countries, including the United States.

« Previous Ep. Next Ep. » DR KUZNETZOV – In the last two years, Ukraine has become the most mined country in the world, surpassing warzones like Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. 60 MINUTES' Scott Pelley travels to Izium, Ukraine – one of the most contaminated towns in the country – to see the crisis firsthand. On the ground he meets injured civilians, a heroic doctor treating them, and the deminers working to clear their land, mine by mine. Maria Gavrilovic is the producer. YOUR CHATBOT WILL SEE YOU NOW – With a shortage of therapists and a rising number of potential mental health patients, 60 MINUTES contributor and CBS News chief medical correspondent Jonathan LaPook reports on the artificial intelligence chatbots offering 24/7 support and meeting a demand – for better or worse. LaPook speaks with mental healthcare professionals and AI experts about how the industry is harnessing AI tools to engage with patients in a thoughtful and positive way. Andrew Wolff is the producer. THE RING – The mastermind behind two decades' worth of thefts at hallowed sports venues and small museums comes clean to 60 MINUTES' Jon Wertheim. He shares how he and his crew got away with Yogi Berra's World Series rings, Hall of Fame pitcher Christy Mathewson's jersey and artwork by Andy Warhol. Nathalie Sommer and Kaylee Tully are the producers.

TARGETING AMERICANS – In the fourth installment of a five-year investigation into potential attacks on American government officials and a condition, known as Havana syndrome, correspondent Scott Pelley reports on the intriguing case of an FBI official who says she was targeted inside the U.S.

First, a report on the spread of misinformation on social media. Then, Mexican President Andr

THE CAPITAL OF FREE RUSSIA – As Russia's 2024 presidential election looms, many of the incumbent Vladimir Putin's political opponents are dead or in exile. Correspondent Scott Pelley meets some of those who defied Putin and were forced to flee to the nearby capital of Vilnius, Lithuania, home to a growing number of Russia's most prominent dissidents.

AN ISLAND OFF AN ISLAND – Jon Wertheim ventures to a 90-square-mile jewel of land off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Fogo Island's population was decimated when its one and only industry, cod fishing, went into steep decline.

RISE – As Ukrainian families grieve the losses of their loved ones in Russia's continued conflict, correspondent Scott Pelley joins a group of widows and children of the war on a mountain climb in the Austrian Alps, a journey of recovery and resilience. Organized by a charity founded by an American Marine who is still finding his footing after serving three combat tours in Iraq, Pelley joins the bereaved families, who traveled 1,300 miles after their city was bombed, on an expedition of hope, community and teamwork.

OPERATION LONE STAR – After President Biden and former President Trump's visits to the Texas-Mexico border this past week, correspondent Cecilia Vega reports from Eagle Pass, Texas, where she interviewed Governor Greg Abbott. The governor's controversial border enforcement effort, known as Operation Lone Star, has led to a showdown with the federal government.

142 DAYS IN GAZA –For nearly five months, Israeli forces have unleashed unrelenting airstrikes and a heavy ground offensive inside Gaza – decimating cities and displacing more than 1 million – all in response to the Oct. 7 terror attacks by Hamas.

CRISIS IN THE RED SEA – As tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East and the Iran-allied Houthi militia launch strikes against commercial and U.S.

CHAIRMAN POWELL – Following the Federal Reserve's announcement to hold interest rates steady, correspondent Scott Pelley interviews Fed chair Jerome Powell in Washington, D.C.

AGENCY IN CRISIS –Correspondent Cecilia Vega reports on the nation's federal prison system, long considered broken and opaque, and goes inside a women's prison in Aliceville, Ala., where she speaks with inmates who candidly share their concerns about the institution.

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE –With hybrid work hardening from trend to new normal, correspondent Jon Wertheim looks at the crisis in commercial real estate, specifically in New York City's office sector. As occupancy rates have hit historic lows and interest rates have spiked, the value of office buildings is tanking.

THE SPERM WHALES OF DOMINICA –The sperm whale, one of the largest animals in the sea, is at risk because of noise pollution, ship strikes and plastic trash. Cecilia Vega dives in off the coast of Dominica, where hundreds of sperm whales live year-round, to observe these mysterious mammals and understand the efforts to protect the vulnerable species.

THE HOSTAGE STORY – Almost three months into the Israel-Hamas war, correspondent Lesley Stahl returns to the region and speaks with a freed Israeli hostage in her first interview since spending more than 50 days in captivity by Hamas in Gaza. Stahl visits the remnants of the survivor's family's home in the kibbutz following the Oct.

THE RESISTANCE – After Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, people were faced with the decision to flee or fight. Correspondent Scott Pelley reports from the capital city of Kherson, a mile from ongoing Russian shelling, and speaks with civilians who resisted the occupation about how they defended their region.

CHAOS ON CAMPUS –60 MINUTES' Bill Whitaker witnesses pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel student rallies at Columbia University and department-led campus forums at Dartmouth in response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks and ensuing Israeli bombardment of Gaza.

RISE – As Ukrainian families grieve the losses of their loved ones in Russia's continued conflict, correspondent Scott Pelley joins a group of widows and children of the war on a mountain climb in the Austrian Alps, a journey of recovery and resilience. Organized by a charity founded by an American marine who is still finding his footing after serving three combat tours in Iraq, Pelley joins the bereaved families, who traveled 1,300 miles after their city was bombed, on an expedition of hope, community and teamwork.

DISAPPEARED – No one knows exactly how many Ukrainian children have allegedly been abducted by Russia during Vladimir Putin's war. The Ukrainian government estimates about 20,000 kids have been taken, but says the number may actually be closer to 300,000.

IRAN'S ASSASSINS –While Iran's backing of Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon is widely known, the regime is quietly carrying out a shadow war in the U.S.

JOHN EASTMAN – Scott Pelley interviews John Eastman, the conservative former law professor who gave controversial legal advice to former President Donald Trump and is facing possible prison time in Georgia's election conspiracy case. A leader in efforts to overturn the 2020 vote, Eastman shares with 60 MINUTES what happened in the days leading up to the Jan.

VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS – Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, correspondent Bill Whitaker interviews Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris in the Eisenhower Executive Office building. Whitaker speaks with the Vice President about the situation in Israel and Gaza in the wake of the Hamas terror attack, and travels with her aboard Air Force Two to see her discuss important domestic issues, including gun violence prevention and immigration, while advocating for the Biden administration's policy agenda at a college in Nevada.

The Five Eyes –Scott Pelley sits down with FBI director Christopher Wray and intelligence chiefs from the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand to ask whether the Israel-Hamas war has raised the terror threat at home in the United States and around the globe. Aaron Weisz is the producer.

PRESIDENT BIDEN –As the Israel-Hamas war intensifies and Russia's assault on Ukraine continues, Scott Pelley meets with President Joe Biden at the White House to discuss the United States' role in these raging conflicts, efforts to locate American hostages, the brutality discovered in Israel and Gaza, and the state of the war in Ukraine. Maria Gavrilovic is the producer.

The Godfather of AI –Scott Pelley interviews the "Godfather of AI," Geoffrey Hinton, who speaks out about the promise and risks of advanced artificial intelligence his research helped make possible. Aaron Weisz is the producer.

The Attorney General –As the government shutdown looms, 60 MINUTES correspondent Scott Pelley sits down with U.S.

Care Court – Cecilia Vega reports from California on Governor Gavin Newsom's CARE Court – a bold, new strategy set to transform the state's approach to homelessness and the severely mentally ill with court-ordered treatment plans. Vega interviews Gov.

PRESIDENT ZELENSKYY –Ahead of his visit to the United States, 60 MINUTES correspondent Scott Pelley speaks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the presidential offices in Kyiv as Ukraine continues its counteroffensive and Russia's war wages on. In a wide-ranging interview, Pelley speaks with Zelenskyy about U.