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"Birdmen" who soar off cliffs in wingsuits; wildlife filmmakers who use "spy-cams" to show polar bears up close; and, researchers who get in the water with man-eating Nile crocodiles. They're all on " more » "Birdmen" who soar off cliffs in wingsuits; wildlife filmmakers who use "spy-cams" to show polar bears up close; and, researchers who get in the water with man-eating Nile crocodiles. They're all on "60 Minutes Presents: Going to Extremes," Sunday, Dec. 29 at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT.« less

Moment of the Week: “It could attack you at any moment. And there is nothing you can do about it.” That’s what Anderson Cooper said about Nile crocodiles -- while in the water with one! Moment of the Week: “It could attack you at any moment. And there is nothing you can do about it.” That’s what Anderson Cooper said about Nile crocodiles -- while in the water with one!« less

Crocodiles are prehistoric creatures that have been around since the time of dinosaurs. What do they possibly have in common with Ferraris, Italy's famed automobiles? Zoologist Adam Britton explains. Crocodiles are prehistoric creatures that have been around since the time of dinosaurs. What do they possibly have in common with Ferraris, Italy's famed automobiles? Zoologist Adam Britton explains.« less

Crocodiles are patient with their prey, says zoologist Adam Britton. They wait for their food to come to them. Britton describes the two ways crocs can kill and explains their signature "death roll." Crocodiles are patient with their prey, says zoologist Adam Britton. They wait for their food to come to them. Britton describes the two ways crocs can kill and explains their signature "death roll."« less

Has Anderson Cooper gone mad? That was our reaction after watching Cooper on 60 Minutes diving with deadly crocs in underwater caves. Has Anderson Cooper gone mad? That was our reaction after watching Cooper on 60 Minutes diving with deadly crocs in underwater caves.« less

Kim Dotcom is accused of enabling millions to enjoy films and other copyrighted content for next to nothing. He ran a site called "Megaupload" and calls himself a businessman, but U.S. authorities cal more » Kim Dotcom is accused of enabling millions to enjoy films and other copyrighted content for next to nothing. He ran a site called "Megaupload" and calls himself a businessman, but U.S. authorities call him a copyright thief. Bob Simon reports on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.« less

There are about 1,500 active volcanoes that scientists know of on Earth, but ask them when they might erupt and the answer is anytime - they don't know. Nor can they predict the severity of the erupti more » There are about 1,500 active volcanoes that scientists know of on Earth, but ask them when they might erupt and the answer is anytime - they don't know. Nor can they predict the severity of the eruptions. Scott Pelley speaks to volcanologists about three volcanoes around the world on 60 Minutes, Sunday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.« less

Watch a preview of the January edition of 60 Minutes Sports. Topics include: ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin, former NFL players Vincent Wilfork and Brent Jones, and the GoPro camera. Wednesday, Jan. 8 at ... more » Watch a preview of the January edition of 60 Minutes Sports. Topics include: ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin, former NFL players Vincent Wilfork and Brent Jones, and the GoPro camera. Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.« less

Despite billions invested by the U.S. government in so-called “Cleantech" energy, Washington and Silicon Valley have little to show for it. Lesley Stahl reports. Despite billions invested by the U.S. government in so-called “Cleantech" energy, Washington and Silicon Valley have little to show for it. Lesley Stahl reports.« less

Lesley Stahl gives an update on a 60 Minutes story called "Crackdown In Russia," about President Vladimir Putin's increased repression of political dissent. Lesley Stahl gives an update on a 60 Minutes story called "Crackdown In Russia," about President Vladimir Putin's increased repression of political dissent.« less