Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a rare — and surprising — interview to Charlie Rose; then, Scott Pelley interviews Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump; and, Bill Whitaker on how Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, one of the world’s most wanted men, escaped from prison — again. Source
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Ethics question raised over transportation secretary’s ties to family business and China
New reporting from The New York Times is taking a look at Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s connections to China, through her family business. New York Times investigative reporter Eric Lipton joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
Make-A-Wish, The Health Wagon, The Giving Pledge
Bill Whitaker meets some of the people behind the popular organization that grants the wishes of seriously ill children; Then, Scott Pelley meets nurse practitioners who are providing badly needed health care to the uninsured, working poor in Appalachia; and, Charlie Rose reports on new club for billionaires. Source
Encryption, Aid in Dying, Starchitect
Lesley Stahl reports on the privacy versus security debate sparked by the war on terror; then, should the terminally ill control how they die? Dr. Jon LaPook reports; and, architect Bjarke Ingels’ billion-dollar designs. Source
Prime Minister Trudeau, King of Coal, Death Row in Livingston Texas
Justin Trudeau, the new, young leader and scion of Canadian political royalty talks to Lara Logan; then, Anderson Cooper reports on the landmark case against coal company CEO Don Blankenship; and, 60 Minutes cameras go inside the busiest death row in America. Source
Apple announces it’s getting rid of iTunes
iTunes can’t compete with streaming services like the company’s own Apple Music and Spotify Source
The Data Brokers, Three Years Later, Return of the Humpback
Steve Kroft investigates the multibillion-dollar industry that sells the personal information of millions of Americans; then, Bob Simon reports on the aftermath of the disaster in Fukushima, Japan; and, 60 Minutes travels to the South Pacific on the trail of the humpback whale Source
China’s Real Estate Bubble, The Con Artist, Cajun Ketchup
Lesley Stahl reports on China’s real estate bubble; then, a look at art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi’s multimillion dollar scam; and, the hot sauce industry is one fire, but it all began with just one name: Tabasco. Source
Apple lays out plans at annual Worldwide Developers Conference
Apple unveiled new privacy features Monday at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. It also announced an end to iTunes. The announcements come as Apple, along with other tech giants, are under federal investigation for possible antitrust violations. CBS News’ Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
The Giving Pledge, Rescue, The Greatest Show on Earth
Charlie Rose reports on a new club for the super rich that has an interesting twist; then, the little known story of a daring rescue days before the fall of Saigon; and, reinventing opera at the Met. Source