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Video: Evening News Online, 11.20.09

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:22:48 EST

Friday: Guidelines are revised this week alone concerning female cancer screenings; Also, suicide epidemic at a French corporation; And, a black teen overcomes adversity with "The American Spirit."

Video: American Spirit: Second Chance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:03:49 EST

High school senior Jesse Ray Bear was one of the teens known as the Jena 6. Bear was charged with attempted murder in a controversial court case. Harold Dow reports on his second chance.

Video: Suicides At France Telecom

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:08:09 EST

France Telecom is undergoing a major restructuring in which the goal is to cut billions of dollars in expenses. The process has led to an epidemic of suicide. Sheila MacVicar reports.

Video: New Pap Smear Guidelines

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:55 EST

In a dynamic week for women's health research, a recently-released report indicates new guidelines for receiving pap smears. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports.

Video: California Vs. Nevada

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:52 EST

In this economy, states are trying to attract and retain businesses and the taxes they generate. An increasingly nasty border battle is raging between California and Nevada. Ben Tracy reports.

Video: H1N1 May Rise During Holidays

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:08:48 EST

The CDC reported that the H1N1 virus was widespread in 43 states last week, down from 46. Jeff Glor reports that there is worry for a new spike of infections with holiday travel.

Video: Medical Revisions Frenzy

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:04:35 EST

Phones are ringing off the hook in many medical offices throughout the nation as the public reacts to two new guidelines this week concerning cancer screenings. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

Video: Notebook: Susan Boyle's Dream

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:55:26 EST

Katie Couric sings praise for the overnight-hit music sensation, Susan Boyle, who will now witness a second career boost with the release of her aptly-titled new album, "I Dreamed A Dream."

Sin City Heats up Battle for Businesses

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:30:09 EST

Nevada and California Have Started Ad Campaigns to Attract and Retain Companies - and the Taxes They Generate

Suicide Epidemic Sweeps France Telecom

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:00:03 EST

Corporate Culture and Stress Cited as Contributing to 26 Deaths in Last 18 Months

"Jena Six" Teen Gets Second Chance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:30:09 EST

The American Spirit: Lawyer Takes in Client and Helps Him Get on the Right Track

Video: Evening News Online, 11.19.09

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:49:34 EST

Thursday: A major health care reform milestone as the Senate passes legislation; Also, a computer glitch sparks airline delays nationwide; And, this year's hottest new toy.

Video: Exorbitant Executive Pensions?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:31:40 EST

Sharyl Attkisson reports that taxpayers have been responsible for worker pensions at some of the same firms where corporate executives received very generous retirement packages.

Video: Phone Bill Swindlers?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:32:21 EST

Companies that help people with hearing problems use the phone are subsidized with government money. But, as Armen Keteyian reports, some of this money may be winding up in the pockets of swindlers.

Video: Robo Rodents Top Toy List

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:32:30 EST

Every year, there seems to be one hard-to-find toy that tops children's Christmas lists. This year, Anthony Mason reports, the must-have toy is a pet for kids who want one and parents who don't.

Video: Probe into Fort Hood Massacre

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:33:06 EST

The Pentagon launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting at Fort Hood army base. Bob Orr reports.

Video: FAA's Flight Plan Meltdown

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:33:50 EST

The FAA's computer flight plan system failed for a few hours setting into motion a "ripple effect" that delayed flights nationwide. Mark Strassmann reports.

Video: Fed's Role in Katrina Flooding

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:38:51 EST

The federal government is being held liable for part of the flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina. A court ruling awarded $700,000 to a small group of property owners. Byron Pitts reports.

Video: Senate Unveils Health Care Bill

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:38:15 EST

Democratic senators unveiled their long-awaited health care reform bill with significant departures from the House's plan. Nancy Cordes reports.

The Perfect Pet? Zhu Zhu Hamsters a Hit

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:30:05 EST

The Must-Have Toy This Holiday Season is Tough to Find

While Worker Pensions Fail, CEOs Get Rich

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:30:05 EST

GAO Reports That Companies Didn't Fund Pensions Then Dumped Them Off on Taxpayer-Funded Rescue Program

Video: Notebook: Military Obesity

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:46:49 EST

A new Pentagon report concludes that almost three-quarters of potential recruits are unable to enlist. One major factor is obesity. Katie Couric comments on the battle of the bulge.

Video: Evening News Online, 11.18.09

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:45:00 EST

Wednesday: Controversy over a federal report on mammograms; Also, Pres. Obama says he would fire anyone on his staff who revealed Afghan War details; And, the reemergence of China's Silk Road.

Video: A Modern "Silk Road"

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:37:00 EST

China's ancient "Silk Road" trade route has made the country prosper as it opened for business with the West. As Terry McCarthy reports, a new Silk Road is again making China rich.

Video: Cracking Down on DWI's

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:38:00 EST

A N.Y. law makes it a felony to drive drunk with a child under 15 in the car. As Jeff Glor reports, the crackdown comes after two crashes in which children were killed - allegedly by drunk drivers.