The Early Show

The body of the shooting suspect Benjamin Barnes was recovered in Washington's Mount Rainier National Park. Debbye Turner Bell reports.

The Friday before Christmas was the second-busiest gun-buying day in history. Debbye Turner Bell reports.

Iran continued its tough-talking by claiming that it was the sole nation in charge of security in the Persian Gulf. Debbye Turner Bell reports.

There may be a link between earthquakes and fracking due to the force of wastewater near a fault line. Debbye Turner Bell reports.

Anita Perry, the wife of Texas Gov. and GOP candidate Rick Perry, discusses her husband's Presidential bid with Bob Schieffer and Norah O'Donnell.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich tells Bob Schieffer and Norah O'Donnell that opponent Mitt Romney is a "liar," but he would still support him over President Obama.

GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul is bona fide hit in Iowa and he's attracting a lot of younger voters. "Early Show" contributor Taryn Winter Brill reports.

The Republican candidates were all over Iowa the day before the caucuses but it's still anybody's game. CBS News chief political correspondent Jan Crawford reports.

CBS News political director John Dickerson discusses the Iowa caucuses with Bob Schieffer and Norah O'Donnell.

The rescue of a golden retriever was caught on tape in Colorado, after the dog got stuck in the frozen waters of a pond. Debbye Turner Bell reports.

Multi-car pileups are piling-up across the U.S. because of snowy weather. Debbye Turner Bell reports on pileups in Kentucky and central Indiana.

A new study shows men are taking most of the new jobs being created, including those traditionally held by women. Debbye Turner Bell reports.

Winter comes to Florida with a freeze warning posted for most of the state. Debbye Turner Bell reports, temperatures are expected to fall into the 40s and 50s today.

The suspect in the series of arson car fires in Los Angeles is being held without bail. Debbye Turner Bell reports.

The trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resumed in Cairo. Terrell Brown reports.

About 100 birds were killed in Arkansas after being targeted with fireworks. Police in Little Rock have issued a temporary ban on fire words in the town. Terrell Brown reports.

TIME Magazine columnist Joe Klein speaks to Norah O'Donnell and Bob Schieffer about some unique trends among the Republican presidential candidates, including what he calls the "fever chart."

Three children are hospitalized in Utah after a dramatic rescue from their family's car, which slid into the icy waters of the Logan River. Terrell Brown reports.

Iran says it fired long-range missiles during military exercises. If true, they could hit Israel or U.S. bases. Terrell Brown reports.

Scott Conroy, National Political Reporter of "Real Clear Politics," gives Norah O'Donnell and Bob Schieffer an insider's view of the Iowa caucuses.

What is President Obama's plan of action to win over Iowa voters? Democratic consultant and former Deputy White House Communications Director Jenn Psaki discusses President Obama's campaign.

GOP pollster Frank Luntz, president and CEO of Luntz Global, LLC, discusses some of the best and worst political ads from Republican presidential candidates.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney tells Jan Crawford he's feeling good about his position in the Iowa caucuses, and discusses his opponents, including Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich.

Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann, the winner of this summer's Iowa straw poll, has plummeted to nearly last place in the latest polls. Bachmann discusses where she stands in her campaign.

As 2012 race for the White house officially kicks off, Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus discusses the upcoming Iowa caucus and where the GOP presidential candidates stand.