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Item in Powell unit tests positive for blood

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:43:59 EST

Police who searched a storage unit rented by Josh Powell found a stained comforter that tested positive for blood

Justice Department calls Swiss Bank a "fugitive"

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:46:56 EST

Wegelin & Co. is accused of helping at least 100 U.S. clients conceal huge sums of money from the IRS in overseas accounts

Explosion at horse center kills worker, horse

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:20:55 EST

An apparent spark within the high-oxygen chamber of a Florida equine sports medicine center triggered a massive explosion

Feds: Underwear bomber texted with cleric

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:30:21 EST

Prosecutors say Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab actively pursued al Qaeda figure Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen in 2009

Author Jeffrey Zaslow killed in car accident

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:49:02 EST

Zaslow co-authored "The Last Lecture" and worked on the memoirs of Gabrielle Giffords and Capt. Chesley Sullenberger

Video: Evening News Online, 02.10.12

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:01:17 EST

Friday: After sparking a firestorm of religious and political controversy, President Obama announces his compromise on the contraceptive requirement of his health care law; Also, at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, Mitt Romney is on a mission to convince conservatives that he really is one of them; And, Steve Hartman tells the story of a 12-year-old named Noah who raised enough money to keep his grandmother from going into foreclosure.

Video: On the Road: Noah's Dream Catcher Network

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:19:22 EST

As part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman tells the story of a 12-year-old named Noah who raised enough money to keep his grandmother from going into foreclosure.

Video: Salvaging the Costa Concordia

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:17:13 EST

The salvaging of the Costa Concordia, a capsized cruise ship off the coast of Italy, could become the most complicated marine salvage operation in history. Mark Strassmann speaks with the owner of an American company that may take on the job.

Video: Bank deal won't protect federal mortgages

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:27:02 EST

The $25 billion deal between the states and major banks to provide foreclosure relief will not provide any assistance for those with federal mortgage loans, reports Bill Whitaker.

Dozens of pets rescued from Ohio fire find homes

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:34:32 EST

Animal lover kept more than 60 pets in home that caught fire, and all but 3 survived; Officials say they were well-kept

12-year-old saves grandma's home from foreclosure

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:58:19 EST

Grandson created Noah's Dream Catcher Network and raised $10,000 towards saving house, which is also a foster home

Video: Navy unveils "USS Gabrielle Giffords"

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:58:10 EST

CBS News RAW: In a ceremony at the Pentagon, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus gives a speech and reveals an artist rendering of the "USS Gabrielle Giffords." The ex-Congresswoman and her husband Mark Kelly are on hand for the unveiling.

Navy names ship for ex-Rep. Giffords

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:28:49 EST

Recovering congresswoman attends Pentagon ceremony for USS Gabrielle Giffords

Hackers claim hits on CIA, U.N. Web sites

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:51:55 EST

CIA Web site is down in what appears to be a denial-of-service attack by Anonymous as part of anti-law enforcement demonstration Friday.

Video: Stars rehearse for Grammys 2012

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:50:59 EST

The stars are getting ready for music's biggest night. The 54th annual Grammy Awards will be handed out this Sunday on CBS. Bigad Shaban reports from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Uzbek man pleads guilty in plot to kill Obama

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:46:38 EST

Ulugbek Kodirov is charged with aiding an Islamic terror organization in attempt to assassinate the president

Coach found dead of apparent suicide in Pa. jail

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:42:10 EST

Ukrainian hockey coach dies of suspected suicide while in custody in Philadelphia on child-molestation charges

Powell father kept dozens of pics of son's wife

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:40:29 EST

Josh Powell's father, Steve Powell, a suspect in Susan Powell's disappearance is currently in jail for pornography charges

Banks could still face prosecution despite deal

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:19:48 EST

N.Y. attorney general insisted on preserving right to bring criminal charges as colleagues pushed fraud settlement

Purple squirrel in Pa. remains a mystery

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:54:41 EST

Photos of purple rodent end up online; Zoo curator speculates rodent came into contact with some sort of dye

Video: HealthPop: Online dating and jaw engraving

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:29:58 EST

An extensive new study shows that online dating is no better than doing it the old fashioned way; Also, an 83-year-old woman in Belgium receives the first lower jaw implant - made by a 3D printer; And, turns out - tattooing your penis isn't a good idea.

Obama signs Giffords' final bill into law

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:16:55 EST

Legislation authored by former congresswoman increases penalties for smuggling drugs into U.S. with ultra-light aircraft

Video: The Showbuzz: The Amazing Spider-Man

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:14:03 EST

A sneak peek at "The Amazing Spider-Man." Also, "The Phantom Menace" in 3D, "Safe House," "The Vow," and "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island." CBSNews.com's Karina Mitchell reports.

Video: CNET's Next Big Thing in Tech 2012

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:01:40 EST

CNET.com brings you an insider's look into the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show where you'll catch the hottest technologies breaking out now, as well as trends just over the horizon.

Panetta to Marines: "Look into" SS flag photo

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:23:53 EST

Picture showing sniper scouts alongside logo resembling Nazi symbol has "no place" near U.S. troops, spokesman says