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- 5/20/13At least 51 people were killed in the massive tornado that hit Moore, Okla; Also, Dean Reynolds speaks to Bonnie Esrig, a retired employee of the IRS office that's accused of political targeting. She says that in her 24 years in the office under two Democratic and two Republican presidents, she never heard anyone say, "The president wants this done."moreless
- 5/19: Surviving the Midwest twisters; How a $4.8 million winning ticket saved a familyEpisode 201305195/19/13The intense weather is not over for people living in the middle of the country. From Oklahoma City to Minneapolis, severe weather is still a threat. One family hit hard shares their story of survival with Anna Werner; And, A winning lottery ticket worth $4.8 million saved a home from foreclosure, a gift the family claims is from their own guardian angel A multi-million dollar payout from a winning lottery ticket saved a home from foreclosure in Chicago, and the family swears it's all because of their own guardian angel. Dean Reynolds reports.moreless
5/18/13During rush hour in Connecticut, two commuter trains collided, sending 72 passengers to the hospital. The tracks are now closed while the NTSB investigates. And as Don Dahler reports, it's creating a travel nightmare; And, after his close friend died from pancreatic cancer, 16-year-old Jack Andraka unleashed his hyper-drive intellect on preventing more cancer deaths. And as Jim Axelrod reports, the teen created a much faster and far cheaper detection method for pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancer.moreless- 5/17/13Members of Congress grilled acting IRS commissioner Steven Miller about the agency's targeting of conservative groups. Nancy Cordes reports on the four-hour barrage of bipartisan disgust; And, Steve Hartman reports on how a school assignment to interview a vet turned into a personal mission to get him long-overdue recognition.
- 5/15: Did IRS target liberal groups for extra scrutiny?; Cicadas: Making noise and loveEpisode 201305155/15/13Attorney General Eric Holder said IRS specialists may have violated avariety of laws when they singled out conservative groups for special scrutiny, starting in 2010; Also, Michelle Miller meets with one of the last victims still hospitalized after the Boston Bombings; And, Cicadas, after living underground on the East Coast for 17 years, are about to re-surface. They will be making plenty of noise -- and love.moreless
- 5/14: Is IRS missing a bigger tax exempt scandal?; Birding by ear: The birdwatchers who see by listeningEpisode 201305145/14/13The Treasury Department's inspector general released a report that faults "ineffective management" at the IRS, which caused "substantial delays" for tea party groups applying for tax exempt status; Also, the Justice Department collected phone logs for 20 telephone lines used by more than 100 reporters and editors in an investigation aimed at finding who inside the government leaked classified information to reporters at the Associated Press; And, one group of birdwatchers in Dearborn, Mich., takes a different approach on how to appreciate the beauty of winged wildlife.moreless
- 5/13: Philadelphia abortion doctor guilty of murder; Cleveland officer, dispatcher describe discovery of missing womenEpisode 201305135/13/13Dr. Kermit Gosnell left the courthouse a convicted murderer, in a prison jumpsuit and handcuffs. Prosecutors said Gosnell delivered babies alive, then cut their spinal cords with scissors. He could learn next week if he'll get the death penalty or life in prison; also, as executive director of the Richmond, Va., Tea Party, Laurence Nordvig says he thought for two years the tea party had been singled out by the IRS for an unusual and highly political investigation; and a Cleveland police officer and a police dispatcher describe the discovery of Amanda Berry, Michelle Knight and Gina DeJesus inside the Cleveland horror house.moreless
- 5/12/13The Internal Revenue Service is facing an unprecedented public relations disaster for targeting political groups; Then, a judge's decision to ban a Fla. Student from school surprises many; Also, Hollywood films are facing a strict and secretive censorship process
- 5/8: Freedom from the "house of horror": 10 years in captivity; U.S. diplomats describe night of Benghazi attackEpisode 201305085/8/13Two of the Ohio women held captive by Ariel Castro, Gina De Jesus and Amanda Barry, went home while a third, Michele Knight, is still recovering in the hospital; Also, an American who was on the ground in Libya testifies to Congress; And, after a roadside bomb paralyzed him from the chest down, Josh Himan was given a specially designed weight machine usually built for NFL players.moreless
- 5/7: Decade-long kidnapping comes to a close; Building new lives with recycled goodsEpisode 201305075/7/13A 10-year nightmare ends for three women after one escapes from house they were imprisoned in; Then, Syria's refugees in camps on the border are putting a strain on the country of Jordan; Also, a victim of the housing crash is starting a new life out using recycled material.
- 5/6: How did Katherine Russell become Mrs.Tamerlan Tsarnaev?; Candid Vietnam War photos rediscoveredEpisode 201305065/6/13Those who knew Katherine Russell wonder how she went from an outgoing, daughter of a doctor in high school, to a quiet wife on welfare who converted to Islam; Also, since becoming president, Park Geun-hye has taken a hardline approach to North Korea; And, pictures taken by a battalion photographer have been salvaged from a shoe box and put on display in Portland.moreless
- 5/5: U.S. diplomat contradicts White House on Benghazi; Educare: Putting money into educationEpisode 201305055/5/13Eight months after the Benghazi attacks, one senior U.S. diplomat raises new questions about a possible cover-up by saying he and most others in the mission "thought it was a terrorist attack from the get-go"; Also, the focus on Tamerlan's widow, 24-year-old Katherine Russell, is intensifying. A search of her laptop found Al-Qaeda's online magazine "Inspire," which offers bomb-making instructions; And, billionaire George Kaiser's foundation spends $20 million a year on early childhood education for low income families in Oklahomamoreless
- 5/1: Feds charge 3 friends of Boston bomb suspect; Guantanamo prisoners being force fed during hunger strikeEpisode 201305015/1/13Three college classmates of Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev have been charged with trying to cover up his tracks after the deadly Boston Marathon bombings; Also, Gen. John Kelley believes the hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay was triggered by the inmate's belief that President Obama had given up trying to close the prison; And, female troops are able to get to know Afghan women who are not allowed any contact with men outside their families.moreless
- 4/30: Man carjacked by Boston bomb suspects speaks out; Windpipe made from stem cells help 2-year-oldEpisode 201304304/30/13The man hijacked by the Tsarnaev brothers speaks to John Miller about what he heard while in the car with the bomber suspects; Also, Hannah Warren, 2, is finally breathing and eating on her own after receiving an artificial windpipe that was grown from stem cells; And, in the face of a growing hunger strike, President Obama said his administration will try again to close the military prison camp at Guantanamo, Cuba.moreless
- 4/25: Boston bomb suspects planned to go to Times Square; U.S. confirms evidence of possible nerve gas attack in SyriaEpisode 201304254/25/13The surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, told investigators he and his brother were on their way to New York's Times Square to set off more bombs; and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced that the U.S. intelligence community "assesses with some degree of varying confidence" that the Syrian regime has used chemical weapons.moreless
- 4/24: Brother of slain officer speaks at Boston memorial; Defying gravity: A solar flightEpisode 201304244/24/13Brother of murdered MIT officer, gives moving speech before massive crowd at memorial service; Also, John Blackstone and retired pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger take a look at an unusual aircraft called Solar Impulse. An airplane powered only by the sun; And, a new study finds a simple blood test of a compound made by gut bacteria serves as a very strong and independent predictor of future risk of heart attack, stroke and death.moreless
- 4/23: Bombing suspect bought fireworks before attack; Fake AP tweet: Explosion at White HouseEpisode 201304234/23/13Ten weeks before the Boston Marathon bombings, Tamerlan Tsarnaev bought two mortar kits from a New Hampshire fireworks store; Also, the Associated Press suspended its twitter account after it was hacked Tuesday. A group called syrian electronic army claimed responsibility for sending a tweet that read: "Breaking.... Two explosions in the White House and Barack Obama is injured"; And, team of 16 volunteer doctors provide free medical care to homeless women in Boston.moreless
- 4/22/13Acts of remembrance are taking place across the country, one week after the terror attack at the Boston Marathon. Elaine Quijano reports on the memorials and a city trying to ease back into its routines; Also, towns in the Midwest have been hit hard by Spring floods; And, law enforcement sources say Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, has indicated he and his brother acted alone in the attack.moreless
- 4/20/13Boston bombing suspect Dzokhar Tsarnaev is in serious condition and under heavy guard a day after he was captured in a manhunt that shut down the city; and Tatyana McFadden competed in Boston's wheelchair marathon the day it was bombed, but plans to compete in London's marathon, "dedicating the whole weekend to the people of Boston."moreless
- 4/16/13More than 24 hours after two deadly bombs went off at the Boston Marathon, police still have no suspect and few clues. And, as Scott Pelley reports, they're asking the public for their help, and their pictures; Also, an 8-year-old was one of the 3 victims that lost their lives during the Boston Marathon attack; And, following the bombing at the Boston Marathon, eight children were taken to Boston Children's Hospital.moreless
- 4/14: Sources: Judge at center of DA death probe; Margaret Thatcher's critics celebrate upcoming funeralEpisode 201304144/14/13investigation into Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland's death leads to former justice of the peace, but he is still not considered a prime suspect; Also, to some people in Britain, Margaret Thatcher is seen as a fearless politician. To others, she's remembered foremost for policies that led to lost jobs and broken communities; And, Japan says its armed and ready in case North Korea acts on threats, and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry vows to defend its allies in the event of an attack.moreless
- 4/10/13Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Sen. Patrick Toomey, R-Pa., struck a deal that would be the biggest change in gun control in 20 years; and, Orphaned 4/10: Bipartisan gun law deal; Dance Theater of Harlem's youngest memberat the age of 3, Michaela DePrince was later adopted by an American family. Now, at age 18, she is the youngest company member at the Dance Theater of Harlem.moreless
- 4/9/13Tragedy has turned the families of the Sandy Hook shooting into accidental lobbyists. What they're pushing for is the same kind of sweeping gun control legislation like what Conn. passed last week; And, without bees to pollinate blossoms, one-third of the foods we eat could disappear. And, for the last eight years, bee populations have been in freefall. As Bill Whitaker reports, some believe a new pesticide is to blame.moreless
- 4/7: S. Korea warns about potential N. Korea missile attack; Gun control debate addresses "patchwork" of state lawsEpisode 201304074/7/13South Korea's national security adviser warned that North Korea may launch a missile in April. Despite the threats, the U.S. Embassy in South Korea has not change its security posture; Also, Guns are being illegally trafficked from other states into cities and town to commit crimes; And, With so many animals in displays becoming endangered, the St. Louis Zoo is pressured to shift its focus from exhibition to conservation.moreless
- 4/2: Atlanta educators turn themselves in; President announces plan to map the human brainEpisode 201304024/2/13Investigators say at least 200 Atlanta-area administrators and teachers took part in altering, fabricating and falsely certifying state exams; Also, police are looking into a possible connection between a white supremacist group and the recent killings of a Colorado prison chief and a Texas prosecutor and his wife; And, President Obama has proposed a $100 million mission to map the human brain in a partnership between government, private industry, and universities.moreless
- 3/31: Another prosecutor killed in Kaufman County, Texas; Reforming the nation's immigration systemEpisode 201303313/31/13District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia were found dead in their suburban Dallas home Saturday, shot multiple times with an assault rifle. This is the second time in two months a Kaufman Country prosecutor has been killed; Also, the agreement-in-principle between Big Business and Big Labor establishes a system for foreigners to come and work. A new type of visa would allow employers to recruit outside, the U.S. and after one year, the immigrants could petition for permanent residency; And, Hip-hop may be considered the musical language of the streets, but one pilot program introducing beats to the classroom - with the help of a famous rapper.moreless
- 3/27/13The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, deciding whether the federal government can deny benefits to same-sex couples; Also, the time Conn. state trooper Ed Vayan has spent with the Hubbard family, who lost their daughter in the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting, has been one of special service; And, Family of Tucson killer saw signs of something wrong in months before massacre.moreless
- 3/24: Same sex marriage cases go to the Supreme Court; Two arrests in the shooting of Georgia babyEpisode 201303243/24/13Jan Crawford reports on the questions and challenges in the Supreme Court case on same-sex marriage; Also, Georgia police has made two arrests in the shooting death of a 13-month-old baby: A 14-year-old and a 17-year-old. Terrel Brown speaks with the mother of the victim and the sister of one of the accused murders; And, Thousands of the faithful turned out to see Pope Francis celebrate Mass on Palm Sunday. He urged the people to help and share with the poor.moreless
- 3/20: Obama assures Israel, assails Assad; Catholic Church feels squeeze of priest shortageEpisode 201303203/20/13The President reiterates alliance with Israel while condemning the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria; Also, Even as the number of Catholics rises in the U.S., the number of Catholic priests is dwindling; And, Bernanke lowers projection of economic growth from 3 down to 2.8 percent.
- 3/19: Student saves lives by calling 911 on potential gunman; Pope Francis lists priorities during installationEpisode 201303193/19/13Helmet cam shows aftermath of foiled plan for mass shooting on the University of Central Florida campus; Also, Hundreds of thousands of people packed St. Peter's Square in Vatican City to watch the inaugural mass, formally installing Pope Francis as the church's 266th pope; And, the Supreme Court is hearing a case of a generic drug maker, Mutual Pharmaceutical, being sued by a customer who suffered a horrific allergic reaction.moreless
- 3/18: Police: Central Fla. campus massacre averted; New details on Newtown shooting motiveEpisode 201303183/18/13Police say a former student at the University of Central Florida was planning an attack. He had a plan, ammunition and multiple weapons; Also, new details on what motivated Adam Lanza to gun down 20 first graders and six school staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary are emerging; And, Some believe Pope Francis, as head of Argentina's Jesuit priests, could have done more for residents by speaking out against the military dictatorship controlling the country in the 1970s and 80s.moreless
- 3/17/13Pope Francis gave a sense of his down-to-earth style Sunday, plunging into the crowd that gathered outside his parish church where he held Mass; Also, with the 10th anniversary of the Iraq invasion approaching, Magalie Laguerre speaks to a soldier who kept a private record of the dramatic first weeks in Baghdad; And, Ohio juvenile court Judge Thomas Lipps, found 17-year-old Trent Mays and 16-year-old Ma'Lik Richmond guilty of a raping a 16-year-old girl in a case that first played out on social media.moreless
- 3/14/13Through all of his actions so far, it appears Pope Francis intends on being a different kind of pontiff -- humble with big ambition; And, this week marks 75 years on the air for the "CBS World News Roundup," making it the longest-running newscast in history.
- 3/13: Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio is now Pope Francis, Thousands flock to see the new popeEpisode 201303133/13/13It took the cardinals of the Catholic church 24 hours to make history by selecting the first non-European to lead the church; Also, worldwide reactions to the new pope; And, military sex abuse case and military law under review after overturned court marshal.
- 3/12: Cardinals cast their first ballot for a new pope, Women want more prominent roles in churchEpisode 201303123/12/13After a morning mass, the cardinals locked themselves in the Sistine Chapel and cast their first vote; Also, as the world waits for a new pope, Catholic women are hoping for more influential roles within the church; And, The St. Anne's Church Choir witnesses history as they celebrate basilica's choir's 500th anniversary.moreless
- 3/11: Dark financial clouds hang over Vatican; Compounding pharmacy troubles extend beyond NECCEpisode 201303113/11/13Not long after the new pope is elected, he will be introduced to world of challenges facing the Catholic Church, not the least of which are financial; Also, compounding pharmacies are supposed to make drugs for individuals by prescription. But, New England Compounding Center shipped 17,000 vials of toxic steroids to 23 states; And, Scott Pelley sits down with three young men on their way to priesthood.moreless
- 3/8/13The Labor Department said 236,000 jobs were created in February and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent - the lowest rate in more than four years; And, as part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets Noah Brocklebank, a 7th grader from Columbia, Maryland, whose life was saved by strong words of encouragement.moreless
- 3/7/13For the first time, an insider at New England Compounding Center - the drug company linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak - is providing insight on how things went wrong. "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley reports on how a pharmacy shipped toxic drugs to patients across the country.; And, the remains of two unidentified Civil War soldiers were found buried under a 140-year-old shipwreck off the coast of North Carolina. CBS News' David Martin reports.moreless
- 3/4: Doctors says they've cured baby of HIV; "Kid President" old enough to have inspiring messageEpisode 201303043/4/13Nine-year-old Robby Novak plays the role of "kid president" whose online video featuring a motivational pep talk for the world have racked up millions of views; And, Doctors in Mississippi are getting the world's attention, claiming to have rid an infant of HIV. But, is the baby truly free of the virus? How did they do it? And, what does this mean for the battle against AIDS?; Also, nine-year-old Robby Novak's motivational monologue became an internet sensation; And, Government officials say longer-than-usual wait times at customs are result of new ban on overtime for customs officer.moreless
- 3/3: There may be no pope, but Vatican is not so quiet; Man swallowed into sinkhole is presumed deadEpisode 201303033/3/13The College of Cardinals has already begun "discussions" -- Vatican code for intense negotiations that will become votes; Also, the demolition has begun on a home in suburban Tampa, where a sinkhole opened up under a man's bed and swallowed him in dirt and rock; And, after a five-year recession, the real estate market in California is making a comeback -- but with a big challenge.moreless
- 3/2/13The army in Chad says its soldiers have killed Moktar Belmoktar, the suspected al Qaeda mastermind behind the attack on a gas plant in Algeria. And as Kelly Cobiella reports, his death could cripple the terrorist organization's attempts to establish new a launch pad for international attacks; And, the Jersey shore town of Sea Bright celebrated the groundbreaking of a new playground, replacing the one destroyed by superstorm Sandy. It will be dedicated to a victim of the Sandy Hook school massacre.moreless
- 3/1/13The countdown to massive sequester budget cuts is nearing an end. By midnight, government programs will be slashed. Major Garrett explains why no one in Washington is willing or able to stop it; And, Steve Hartman meets a man in Cookson, Okla., who kept the secret of his illiteracy for 80 years. Now, at the age of 89, WW II veteran Ed Bray has read his first book.moreless
- 2/28/13Pope Benedict XVI, in failing health, became the first pope in six centuries to retire. Allen Pizzey reports from the Vatican on the pope's final day; And, in what came as a surprise, Army Private Bradley Manning pleaded guilty to ten criminal charges in the biggest leak of classified material in U.S. History. Manning sent the files to the website WikiLeaks. David Martin reports on the latest in the case.moreless
- 2/26/13House Speaker John Boehner speaks with Scott Pelley about his frustrations over the inability of Congress to reach a budget deal, and whether an agreement can be reached before the sequester cuts kick in; And, David Martin speaks to the real "master of disguise" that was portrayed by actor Ben Affleck in the movie "Argo." Tony Mendez tells the story of how he brought back home 6 Americans by turning them into members of his movie crew.moreless
- 2/25: Mediterranean diet beats low-fat fare; "Zero Dark Thirty" upsets 9/11 familiesEpisode 201302252/25/13Powerful evidence in a major medical study shows a diet including olive oil, nuts, wine, and fish can lead to longer life; Then, The violent crash that hurt 30 spectators is raising questions about how NASCAR can better protect the fans; Also, families of 9/11 victims claim the voices of their loved ones were used in "Zero Dark Thirty" without their permissionmoreless
- 2/24: Pope Benedict gives final blessing; SCOTUS to hear challenge to Voting Rights ActEpisode 201302242/24/13Pope Benedict reassured Roman Catholics that he will continue to serve God, despite his resignation; Then, the murder case involving Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius has taken another unexpected twist; Also, the Supreme Court is set to hear a challenge to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, widely viewed as one of the most consequential laws in American historymoreless
- 2/23/13With Congress still in a stalemate in a deal to avoid the sequestration budget cuts, government agencies are issuing detailed warnings about the cuts' consequences. Wyatt Andrews reports on the looming fiscal crisis; And, one of the short films up for an Oscar stars 2 young men from war-torn Afghanistan. However, the film focuses not on war, but the national sport "buzkashi."moreless
- 2/21/13Three massive bombs tore through the heart of the Damascus near the soul of dictator Bashar al Assad's reign. Scott Pelley speaks with Clarissa Ward about one of the deadliest attacks of the Syrian civil war; And, every Veterans Day, the country vows not to forget those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for America. But there is a teacher in Indiana who believes that, before we can truly remember these fallen heroes, we have to take the time to know who they really were.moreless
- 2/20/13Jesse Jackson Jr., once a rising political star, pleaded guilty to charges he spent campaign funds on himself, his family and his house. Dean Reynolds reports on how the former congressman looted the funds of his donors; And, in a recent report to Congress, the Library of Congress - the largest library in the world - said nearly all of the audio and films recordings made before 1930 are lost. Seth Doane reports on efforts to rescue the cultural loss.moreless
- 2/19/13For the first time, Los Angeles police officers targeted by Christopher Dorner are sharing their stories. John Miller speaks with Captain Phil Tingirides and his wife Emada - an LAPD sergeant - about their ten days of living in fear under the threat of an ex-cop out for revenge; And, sculptor Felix de Weldon was so moved by the photograph of five Marines and a sailor raising the American flag during the battle at Iwo Jima, he used his own money to recreate it -- finishing the 12-foot-high statue six months after the battle. Jim Axelrod reports it's now up for auction.moreless
- 2/18/13Adam Lanza's obsession with violent video games and the mass murder in Norway were at least in part motivation for his deadly rampage; Then, South African Olympic star Oscar Pistorious' lawyers are desperate to get him out of custody and out on bail; Also, when Africa Mercy, the largest civilian hospital ship in the world, arrives in Togo, thousands line up for free screeningsmoreless
- 2/17: Pope offers prayer for his upcoming replacement; The battle against identity theftEpisode 201302172/17/13Pope Benedict blessed thousands on his first Sunday Angelus since his retirement announcement, asking the crowd to pray for whoever takes his role next; Also, the IRS is battling a rising tide of refund-fraud cases due to identity theft, a crime that could cost the country an estimated $21 billion over the next five years; And, as the deadline for reaching a compromise on spending cuts approaches, both Democrats and Republicans continue to point fingersmoreless
- 2/16/13Scientist now say the meteor that exploded over Russia was bigger and heavier than they first thought - 55 feet long and weighing 10,000 tons. Tony Guida has the latest on the largest known meteor to hit earth since 1908; And, Remington is America's oldest gun manufacturer but may need to cut jobs due to stricter gun control laws.moreless
- 2/15/13The meteor that exploded over Russia caused a lot of damage over a wide area. Anthony Mason speaks with the chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia for more insight into the rare occurrence; And, Steve Hartman sits with Bill Sherlach who recently received the Presidential Citizen's Medal on behalf of his wife, Mary Sherlach, who was slain in the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting.moreless
- 2/13/13For the first time in ten days, residents in southern California are sleeping easier now that Christopher Dorner, the former cop wanted in a series of revenge killings, apparently is dead. Carter Evans was there when the manhunt came to an end and details how it all went down; And, following the 2013 State of the Union Address, President Obama hit the road to push his new agenda.moreless
- 2/12/13Police have closed in on Christopher Dorner - the fired L.A. cop wanted in a series of revenge killings. One deputy was killed, and another was wounded in a shootout with the suspect in the San Bernardino Mountains; And, in the State of the Union address, President Obama plans on proposing some new initiatives geared towards job growth. He will also make it clear that he will act wherever he can where Congress doesn't.moreless
- 2/11/13The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI took many by surprise; Then, a religious gathering in India turned into a nightmare after a stampede killed at least 30 people; Also, former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha was awarded the nation's highest military honor by President Obama
- 2/10/13The deepest snow from this weekend's blizzard fell in a Connecticut town 80 miles from New York City; Also, Marine General John Allen passed the baton to Marine General Joseph Dunford in a ceremony at coalition headquarters in Kabul; And, Automakers in Japan are developing new "microcars" that fit only a drivermoreless
- 2/9/13A powerful storm has dumped up to three feet of snow across the Northeast. At least four deaths are blamed on the storm, and high winds have left more than 600,000 without power. Terrell Brown reports on the damage in the wake of the blizzard; And, Congressman Tim Ryan shares his idea on how to ease the minds of stressed-out Americans and help politicians in Washington see things more clearly.moreless
- 2/8/13Governors throughout New England have declared emergencies as a brutal Nor'easter bears down on the region. Scott Pelley speaks with CBS News weather consultant David Bernard for the latest on the storm and what to expect; And, Steve Hartman found a post office where people go out of their way to stand in line.moreless
- 2/7: Northeast blizzard may break records; SoCal police on edge as manhunt continuesEpisode 201302072/7/13The coming Nor'easter may bring with it a record-breaking blizzard. Scott Pelley speaks with CBS News weather consultant David Bernard about where and when the storm will hit; And, police in southern California are on full tactical alert in a manhunt for a fired police officer who allegedly turned his guns on the LAPD. Ben Tracy reports on what's being done to end his deadly rampage.moreless
- 2/6/13The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service has announced that it will drop Saturday mail delivery starting in August. Nancy Cordes reports on what's next for America's second largest civilian employer; And, when the center of Islamic culture in the fabled city of Timbuktu was invaded by Islamic extremists, one of its keepers sprang to action and saved thousands of historic documents from being destroyed.moreless
- 2/5/13The FBI ended the standoff with Jimmy Lee Dykes, who was holding a 5-year-old boy hostage in an underground bunker. As Mark Strassmann reports, agents exploited a supply delivery routine they developed over a week of negotiations; And, Todd Love is a U.S. veteran who had every reason to feel cheated by life after losing both legs and an arm in Afghanistan. Instead, he's living it with a passion that is hard to match.moreless
- 2/4/13Authorities ended a 7-day long stand off in Ala. killing a suspect and rescuing his hostage; Then, poor record keeping allowed a convicted felon to obtain a Minn. gun permit; Also, the remains of England's mysterious King Richard III have been found
- 2/2/13French forces have retaken Timbuktu, the legendary center of culture and learning in the African nation of Mali, from Islamic militants. And as Elizabeth Palmer reports, the people of Timbuktu, now feeling safe again, want the French army to stay; And, with the Katrina in the city's rearview mirror, New Orleans is now the fastest growing city in America. And, as Jim Axelrod reports, hosting Super Bowl XLVII is like a coming out party for a city reborn.moreless
- 1/27/13
A story on how former NFL QB Jon Kitna has found his calling through teaching.
- 1/24/13President Obama has named former federal prosecutor Mary Jo White - famous for going after terrorists - to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. Major Garrett reports on the new sheriff of Wall Street; And, the giant squid used to be a creature so mysterious that the only evidence of its existence were the dead carcasses that washed ashore - until now. Michelle Miller reports on the Discovery Channel's expedition that caught the mythical beast alive on tape.moreless
- 1/23/13Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has decided to lift the decades-old ban on women in ground combat units. David Martin reports on what female soldiers will be able to do, and what still stands in their way; And, a group advising the National Institutes of Health on the use of chimpanzees for research is recommending that the majority of chimpanzees owned by the government should be retired and sent to sanctuaries.moreless
- 1/22/13There are deaths and some schools are closing as the Midwest is hit by the coldest weather of the season. Dean Reynolds reports on the arctic attack in the heart of America; And, in New Hampshire, girl power is not just a phrase - it's a fact. Nancy Cordes spoke with the members of the state delegation of which most are women.moreless
- 1/21/13President Obama used his second inaugural address to turn the page to a new agenda in his second term; Then, House Republicans will hold a vote to extend the nation's debt ceiling; Also, Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal released the grim totals of casualties from a terror attack at a gas plant in Algeriamoreless
- 1/19/13Four days after it started, the standoff between Algerian forces and an al Qaeda-linked terror group has ended, leaving 23 hostages dead. Charlie D'Agata reports on the still-unfolding story; And, Jim Axelrod speaks with New York Times sports columnist William Rhoden to asses the risk in making heroes out of sports stars.moreless
- 1/18/13At least one American has been killed in the hostage standoff in the Algerian Desert. Mark Phillips reports on the still unfolding situation; And, Steve Hartman meets a young woman in Matawan, N.J., determined to help her elderly co-worker recover his stolen World War II medals.
1/17/13Four Americans have been freed, one of them injured, after an airborne military assault on terrorists in Algeria. Mark Phillips reports on the hostage-taking standoff that turned violent and bloody; And, "Dear Abby" columnist Pauline Friedman Phillips has died of Alzheimer's disease at the age of 94. Jim Axelrod reports how her friends and family are remembering her.moreless- 1/16/13President Obama has unveiled the most sweeping gun control package in generations. But, as Major Garrett reports, Mr. Obama warned that it will not be easy to implement without the help of voters; And, at least three Americans are among the hostages being held by Islamic terrorists in eastern Algeria, following an attack on a natural gas field. David Martin reports on who the attackers are and what they want.moreless
- 01/15: Lance Armstrong confesses to doping; Academy seeks to save children from obesityEpisode 201301151/15/13Lance Armstrong confessed to illegal doping in an interview with Oprah Winfrey; Then, two explosions devastated the university in Aleppo, Syria killing more than 80 people; Also, the "Mindstream Academy" is an immersive program - at $28,000 a semester - that is bringing kids back from obesity
- 1/14/13The parents of Newtown, Conn., hope their organization "Sandy Hook Promise" will help develop a deeper understanding of mental illness and head off another shooting; Then, California is not sharing any of its supply of the flu vaccine with states that are running out to save it for the weeks ahead; Also, a victim of friendly fire is outraged after hearing the person who shot him down is being promoted.moreless
- For most Californians, subfreezing temperatures are a novelty. But, as Carter Evans reports, to the state's $2 billion citrus industry, two freezing nights can be a crop killer; And, this year, one Washington hotel is offering their guests a new, high-tech service: A social media professional to follow them around and document their inauguration experiences in real time. Bill Plante decided to give it a try.moreless
- In California, a cold snap has put a big chill on a normally mild climate. And as Carter Evans reports, it has farmers scrambling to save their crops; And, Newark, N.J., has found an unlikely use for the massive amount of guns it acquires through its buyback program: jewelry. John Bentley speaks with jewelry designer Jessica Mindich who is turning "ugly into beautiful."moreless
- 1/10: NRA "disappointed" with Biden's task force meeting; N.J. town's Sandy recovery starts at the boardwalkEpisode 201301101/10/13After their meeting with Vice President Joe Biden's gun violence task force, the NRA released a statement saying they were "disappointed with how little this meeting had to do with keeping our children safe and how much it had to do with an agenda to attack the Second Amendment"; And, for communities devastated by superstorm Sandy, it has been a long road to recovery. Elaine Quijano reports from a town along the New Jersey shore where that road is being built - one wooden plank at a time.moreless
- 1/9: Boston declares flu a public health emergency; Obama ready to act on gun controlEpisode 201301091/9/13Boston declared a public health emergency after confirmed cases of the flu reached 700 - there were just 70 at this time last year. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on what's behind the surge and what's being done to stop it; And, White House officials tell CBS News that President Obama is likely to unveil new ideas to reduce gun violence next week. And, as Major Garrett reports, they say the president is ready to act with or without Congress.moreless
- 1/6: Hagel nomination draws fire from Democrats, Republicans; Gun sales surge after school shootingEpisode 201301061/6/13President Obama's expected Secretary of Defense nominee receives criticism for controversial stance on Israel and a 14-year-old anti-gay comment; Also, as the gun control debate continues, the FBI completed more than 2.7 million background checks on people wanting to buy guns in December; And, rare program helps inmates when they get out of prison and saves taxpayer money across the country.moreless
- 2/1/13
Scott Pelley host this episode live from New Orleans for Super Bowl week.
- 1/31/13
Scott Pelley host this episode live from New Orleans for Super Bowl week.
- 1/30/13
Scott Pelley host this episode live from New Orleans for Super Bowl week.
- 1/29/13
Scott Pelley host this episode live from New Orleans for Super Bowl week.
- 1/28/13
Scott Pelley host this episode live from New Orleans for Super Bowl week.
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