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Video: 5/29: World responds to Syria massacre, Romney to clinch GOP nomination

Tue, 29 May 2012 21:10:55 EDT

The U.S. and eight other nations expelled Syrian diplomats from their capitals after Syria suffered its worst war crime in the country's 15-month-old civil war; Then, Mitt Romney is set to clinch the GOP presidential nomination after his projected win in the Texas primary; Also, the estimated 1.5 million tons of debris from Japan floating up on U.S. shores could take up to six years to clean up.

Video: Obama awards Medal of Freedom to Bob Dylan, John Glenn

Tue, 29 May 2012 19:39:12 EDT

President Obama awarded the Medal of Freedom, the highest honor for a civilian, to a distinguished and diverse group including former astronaut John Glenn, rock legend Bob Dylan, and former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. Scott Pelley reports.

Video: Tsunami debris clean-up on U.S. shores could take years

Tue, 29 May 2012 19:32:19 EDT

By 2013, it's estimated as much as 1.5 million tons of wreckage from Japan's tsunami could reach the U.S. west coast from Alaska all the way to California. John Blackstone spoke with the president of a local conservation group who predicts the clean-up process could take up to six years.

Video: Wells Fargo helps housing recovery in Phoenix

Tue, 29 May 2012 19:30:13 EDT

Wells Fargo bank has donated $8 million for down payment assistance that has helped out in the remarkable housing recovery happening in Phoenix. Barry Petersen reports.

Video: Sister of Etan Patz murder suspect reported confession in 1980s

Tue, 29 May 2012 19:27:10 EDT

NYPD commissioner Ray Kelly said that the NYPD will expand their search and interview members of a church group, including the murder suspect's sister, that may have been privy to Pedro Hernandez's confession to murder of Etan Patz decades ago. Seth Doane reports.

Video: Romney set to clinch GOP presidential nomination

Tue, 29 May 2012 19:26:15 EDT

Mitt Romney is set to clinch the GOP presidential nomination but has already been running a general election for most of his campaign with a focus on repairing the economy. Jan Crawford reports.

Video: Computer virus found in Iran

Tue, 29 May 2012 19:25:28 EDT

Flame, a computer virus more powerful than Stuxnet, has been making its way undetected for years through hundreds of computers in Iran. David Martin reports the virus essentially turns an infected computer into a spy stealing everything it comes in contact with.

Video: Obama firm on isolation strategy against Syria

Tue, 29 May 2012 19:24:37 EDT

President Obama stuck with his strategy to further isolate and use diplomatic pressure to force Syrian President Assad to stop to the violence that has ravaged the country for more than a year. Norah O'Donnell reports.

Video: UN negotiator: Syria has reached the tipping point

Tue, 29 May 2012 19:23:51 EDT

The U.S. and eight other nations expelled Syrian diplomats from their capitals after Syria suffered its worst war crime in the country's 15-month-old civil war. Scott Pelley reports on the massacre that took the lives of more than 100 people.

Toxic Japanese debris piles up on Alaska's shore

Tue, 29 May 2012 19:12:35 EDT

First the wind and now the currents bring tons of toxic, but not irradiated, debris to the West Coast from Japan, a year after the tsunami

Despite massacre, U.S. still won't arm Syria's rebels

Tue, 29 May 2012 18:39:23 EDT

The U.S. still hopes diplomatic pressure can end the slaughter in Syria; won't arm rebels because they're not unified

CBS News marks six years since Memorial Day deaths in Baghdad

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:01:05 EDT

Cameraman Paul Douglas and soundman James Brolan were killed on Memorial Day 2006 while shooting for the "CBS Evening News"

Video: 5/28: Special tribute for Vietnam Veterans, Marines plea for extra benefits

Mon, 28 May 2012 20:19:17 EDT

President Obama honored the sacrifice of the fallen patriots and pays special tribute to Vietnam Veterans; And, more than 100,000 people have signed an on-line petition to extend benefits to the Marines and their families who have been exposed to the toxic waters in the base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.

Video: Latest Syrian fighting claims the lives of children

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:59:11 EDT

More than a thousand people were massacred in the small town of Houla, Syria. Many of the victims were children. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

Video: Pope Benedict's personal butler under arrest

Mon, 28 May 2012 20:50:32 EDT

Paolo Gabriele, the pope's personal butler, is the only person under arrest on suspicion of stealing and leaking confidential documents that allegedly show corruption and double-dealing inside the Vatican. Charlie D'Agata reports.

Video: Fallen WW II heroes return home after decades

Tue, 29 May 2012 01:00:41 EDT

About 83,000 Americans who fought and died overseas are still missing. Their remains were never recovered. Until recently, that group included seven Marine aviators lost in 1944 over a chain of islands in the Pacific. Brian Rooney reports on how these heroes were brought home.

Video: Marines seek benefits over contaminated water

Mon, 28 May 2012 22:13:18 EDT

Contaminated water has been linked to cancer cases at the Marine Corps base at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Now the Marines and their families are battling the VA over disability benefits. Mark Strassmann reports.

Video: Should the U.S. take action against Syria?

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:34:59 EDT

The violence in Syria has become an issue in the presidential campaign. Romney says the U.S. ought to take steps to arm the Syrian opposition, while President Obama has refused to do that so far. Bob Orr looks into what can be done to stop the killing.

Video: Beryl downgraded to a tropical depression

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:34:18 EDT

The tropical storm Beryl made landfall in Jacksonville, Florida. That city had not seen a major storm since 1962. Direct damage and flooding was not as bad as feared. Anna Werner reports from Jacksonville.

Video: Gas prices down, consumer confidence up

Mon, 28 May 2012 21:03:03 EDT

The stock market was closed for Memorial Day and despite the fears that the Europe could be heading for a new financial crisis, Americans feel confident that all signs point to a strong summer. Jim Axelrod reports.

Video: Special tribute for Vietnam Veterans

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:34:08 EDT

President Obama honored the sacrifice of the fallen patriots and pays special tribute to Vietnam Veterans. The president pledged to renew the search for the more than 16,000 Americans still missing from the Vietnam War. Anthony Mason reports.

Vatican scandal could further grow

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:29:38 EDT

Few believe the pope's butler is the sole source of leaks about the inner workings of the Catholic Church

Fallen WWII heroes finally come home

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:16:41 EDT

Remains of seven Marine aviators, who were lost in the Pacific in 1944, were brought back decades later

Concealed-weapons permits catch on in Colo. county

Sun, 27 May 2012 21:27:26 EDT

Sheriff signs average of 85 permits per week amid debate over national database for gun owners with permits to carry concealed

Video: 5/27: Tropical Storm Beryl nears landfall, Golden Gate Bridge turns 75

Sun, 27 May 2012 19:20:49 EDT

Winds are increasing as Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to make landfall in parts of Florida and the Carolinas; Then, a sailor's campaign to design a flag to honor his fellow veterans; And, the Golden Gate Bridge celebrates its 75th anniversary.