Shon Hopwood was serving time for armed bank robbery when he discovered he had a brilliant mind for the law. Steve Kroft reports on an improbable tale of redemption Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News.” Source

Excessive heat and humidity for a third day is making life miserable for more than 100 million people across the country. Its also fatal, killing at least six people. Meg Oliver reports. Source

Steve Kroft says Shon Hopwood’s journey from convicted bank robber to Georgetown law professor is “one of the most compelling stories” he’s ever reported on 60 Minutes Source

Young men who commit crimes aren’t the type to “weigh out the consequences” before making a decision, says Shon Hopwood. He should know Source

Five years is enough in most cases, says Shon Hopwood on 60 Minutes. The longer you incarcerate someone, he says, the less likely they are to succeed Source

Shon Hopwood’s redemption tale didn’t happen because of federal prison–it happened in spite of it, he tells Steve Kroft on 60 Minutes Source

This week, 60 Minutes learns how Amsterdam is prepared for flooding. But what about the other city of canals? Source

The first time Shon Hopwood got a case heard by the Supreme Court, he had never been to law school. And he was an inmate serving time for armed robbery. Source

To film this week’s story about the last eagle hunters of Mongolia, 60 Minutes cameramen needed patience and ingenuity Source