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Lesley Stahl reports on the dramatic advancements in facial recognition and how the public proliferation of the technology which is making it more and more difficult to remain anonymous.
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Anderson Cooper tells the story of North Koren defector Shin Dong Hyuk, who managed to escape Camp 14 after three generations of brutal punishment endured by his family. Camp 14 is thought to be part of a national prison system which is as brutal as any in the world.
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Lara Logan looks at the Michael Jackson legacy. His brand has more income in death than when he was alive, having sold some 50 million albums since his death.

Live from New York, it's... Kenan Thompson!

Sketches include "Politics Nation," "Bengo F*** Yourself," "Xanax for Gay Summer Marriages," "A Depression Story," "New Beginners Flagstaff," "Greg Pulino's Wake," "Hermes," "Shauna and Kirk's Engagement Party," and "Ian Rubbish & The Bizarros."

Kanye West performed "Black Skinhead" and "New Slaves."

Clarissa Ward, on assignment for 60 Minutes, travels to Syria including its largest city, Aleppo, to take a first-hand look at the Syrian civil war which has taken hundreds of lives and destroyed cities. She talks to rebels who, due to a lack of support from the West, are turning Islamic militants who have their own agenda: turning Syria into an Islamic state.
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Scott Pelley reports on an alternative to standard justice for veterans who are first time felony offenders. Instead of going to prison, they attend a program that helps them overcome symptoms of war, including PTSD. Upon graduation, their criminal record is expunged. State Judge Marc Carter talks about the program.
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In celebration of 50 years of James Bond films, Anderson Cooper profiles the current Bond, Daniel Craig and talks to Barbara Broccoli, whose family has produced every Bond film - dating back to 1962. Anderson also gets a look at some of the memorabilia from the franchise, including a champagne bottle from the first film, Dr. No, and the famous golden gun.

Scott Pelley reports from Cleveland, where the sheer volume of foreclosures is causing high vacancy rates in some neighborhoods to be so high that the values of occupied homes are being impacted. In order to combat the problem, the city is demolishing once valuable properties.

Anderson Cooper goes on an underwater adventure off coast of Cuba to look first hand at one of the world's most pristine and vibrant coral reefs. But unless mankind is more careful, these reefs, which are already dying, could disappear entirely.

Morley Safer sits down with the two-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep for a rare interview. She talks about acting, her career, family and her major role: British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

The 44th Season opens with three segments:
New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly takes Scott Pelley on a personal tour of the city's anti-terror defenses, which rival most nation's armies.
Lesley Stahl gets inside the growing neo-Nazi movement in America.
Steve Kroft profiles Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of Comedy Central's animated hit South Park.

Lesley Stahl reports on American companies who are finding legal overseas tax havens to protect profits from America's 35% corporate tax rate.

Scott Pelley reports on the unseen victims of war - the children. He follows the progress of one of them, a badly maimed Iraqi boy, through a network of volunteers headed by Elissa Montanti.

Steve Kroft reports on St. Anthony, a tiny Catholic high school in Jersey City, New Jersey. Coach Bob Hurley has led the basketball team to 24 state championships and the #1 ranking in the nation.

Tonight's features:
Steve Kroft reports on the precarious financial conditions many U.S. states are facing.
In a two-part feature, Lesley Stahl reports on the recently discovered phenomenon of "superior autobiographical memory," the ability to recall nearly every day of one's life.
Andy Rooney on why you won't find his belongings for sale!

In a double length episode, Scott Pelley with Michael Williams, the chief tech on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig. What this man has to say about what happened and why is disturbing. Worst of all, how easy it is to happen again.

Also tonight, Bob Simon with Gustavo Dudamel, phenomenal conductor with magnetic personality, wonderful humor and a dedication to bring options of music to inner city kids rather than gangs, drugs and crime. "el Sistema" is a working model of how to help these kids make different choices.

Andy Rooney's essay is on gambling.

Immigrants trying to get into the U.S. by any means will often end up giving their lives in the attempt. Hundreds of John and Jane Doe's are buried not too far from where they drown crossing "The All American Canal". Scott Pelley reports.

An entirely new look at cooking with José Andrés who deconstructs the chemistry of food and flavors in ways you'd never expect or even believe. Anderson Cooper reports (and eats).

Finally, Steve Kroft interviews Conan O'Brien in his first interview since his being ousted from the Tonight Show in order to make it possible for Jay Leno to return after failing miserably in a different time slot. Conan tries, but doesn't always hold back how he's feeling.

Our first story is a double length feature with a different look at the Wall Street mess. Michael Lewis, former bond trader and best selling author talks with Steve Kroft on the current status on Wall Street, including why big bonuses continue to be paid.

Also tonight, Lesley Stahl with Derek Paravicini, who despite severe disabilities is a renowned musical savant.

Steve Kroft talks with Director of Homeland Security Richard Stana on the status of the multi-billion-dollar "virtual fence" being built at the U.S.-Mexican border.

Anderson Cooper's report looks at behind-the-scenes issues from the Republican and Democratic camps during the 2008 presidential campaign.

Lesley Stahl reports on advances in sustaining endangered species and maybe day even resurrect some that have died out by using DNA technology.

Scott Pelley returns to Wilmington, Ohio for the latest on the aftermath of the DHL shut down.

Bob Simon travels to Istanbul, Turkey to interview Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, leader of the 300-million member Orthodox Christian Church.

Morley Safer interviews Alec Baldwin.

Scott Pelley on the Center for Disease Control's report that Swine Flu (the H1N1 virus) is targeting people who would normally be safe.

Lesley Stahl files a follow up report on the incredible invention of John Kanzius, a cancer fighting machine that sidesteps the side effects of chemo or radiation.

Anderson Cooper interviews Drew Barrymore, who has gone from child star to producer to movie director.