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Reporter Michael Hastings dies at 33

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:48:08 EDT

Journalist, best known for the Rolling Stone profile that led to Gen. McChrystal's retirement, died in an L.A. car accident

Video: 6/18: Officials say NSA stopped over 50 potential terror attacks; Hi-tech giant creates next generation of Edisons

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:46:34 EDT

General Keith Alexander said the NSA's surveillance programs have helped stop more than 50 potential strikes since the 9/11 attacks. At least 10 of them involved homeland-based threats. Bob Orr reports; and, in a pilot program in Tucson, Ariz., aerospace and defense contractor Raytheon is spending $100 million in hopes of inspiring future engineers and technology professionals. Anthony Mason reports.

Video: Two teens stranded 8,000 feet up on cliff rescued by chopper

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:20:13 EDT

In Sierra Buttes, Calif., two boys hiked up a jagged cliff and ended up stranded 8,000 feet up. The California Highway Patrol sent a chopper and had to lower a harness to carry them to safety, since climbing down was not an option. Scott Pelley reports.

Some fun with soda, slow motion and ice cubes

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:41:07 EDT

YouTube videos from The Slow Mo Guys using a crossbow on Dr. Pepper and Erlend Simonsen showing a unqiue display using ice cubes

Video: Colo. state senator faces recall after passage of gun control law

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:46:11 EDT

Led by state Senate President John Morse, Colorado passed new gun control laws in March. Now, opponents of the law are trying to remove Morse from office. Barry Petersen reports.

4 U.S. troops killed at Afghanistan air base

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:39:28 EDT

Attack comes same day U.S. and allied forces formally handed country's security over to Afghan army and police

Video: Hi-tech giant spends millions to create next generation of Edisons

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:39:12 EDT

In a pilot program in Tucson, Ariz., aerospace and defense contractor Raytheon is spending $100 million in hopes of inspiring future engineers and technology professionals. Anthony Mason reports.

Innovative Ariz. class turns students' dreams into reality

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:32:12 EDT

Pilot program developed with Raytheon Corporation encourages kids to create with its 3D design screen

Colo. senator who pushed for gun control may lose job

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:28:51 EDT

A recall is targeting state Senate President John Morse for leading effort to pass gun control laws that conservatives oppose

Video: Afghan military officially takes control of country's security

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:28:12 EDT

President Obama's plan for leaving Afghanistan reached a new milestone Tuesday as the Afghan military officially took responsibility for the country's security. The White House also said it would try again to hold peace talks with the Taliban. Major Garrett reports.

Video: President Obama defends decisions on surveillance and Syria

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:24:12 EDT

In an interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose, President Barack Obama defended the NSA surveillance programs and his recent decision to provide military support to the Syrian opposition in that country's civil war.

Video: David Coleman Headley: Terror sleeper agent foiled by NSA

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:05:14 EDT

Daoud Gilani was the classic example of a terrorist sleeper agent. Born in Washington, D.C., he became radicalized and changed his name to David Coleman Headley. John Miller explains how he traveled the world on a U.S. passport, setting up terrorist attacks before he was eventually caught.

Video: Officials say NSA programs stopped over 50 potential terror attacks

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:05:14 EDT

Protesters clash with Brazil police in Sao Paulo

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:53:40 EDT

Video shows small group of demonstrators smashing windows and doors; thousands unhappy with government continue to spill into the streets

House Republicans pass 20-week limit on abortions

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:49:39 EDT

GOP leaders want to focus less on social issues; House, in turn, passes bill limiting abortions to 20 weeks