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Video: Sea Lion Invasion

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:20:30 EST

In San Francisco, sea lions have moved in and taken over most of Fisherman's Wharf. John Blackstone reports that although they are a hit with tourists, West Coast fishermen are complaining.

Video: Health Reform Disaster?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:18:08 EST

Democrats say the reform bills will revolutionize health care and Republicans say will bankrupt it. As Nancy Cordes reports, Congress is finding out that healthcare reform is easier said than done.

Video: 'Under Water' Mortgages

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:11:52 EST

Twenty-three percent of mortgage-holders owe more than their home is worth. Ben Tracy reports on these "under water" mortgages.

Video: Obama's Oath to 'Finish the Job'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:11:06 EST

President Obama has finally settled on a plan for the war in Afghanistan after nearly two and a half months of debate. The details will be given in a prime time address on Tuesday. Chip Reid reports.

Video: Olivia Wilde Gets Her "Fix"

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:58:52 EST

Ranked #1 on Maxim's Hot 100 and star of the hit TV series, "House," actress Olivia Wilde, along with her husband/filmmaker Tao Ruspoli and actor Shawn Andrews ("Dazed and Confused"), discuss their new film, "Fix."

Video: Steamed Over Bikini Baristas

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:43:02 EST

An espresso stand where the baristas wear bikinis has some residents of Bellevue, Washington imploring their city council to shut it down down.

Man Survives 47 Minutes in Cardiac Arrest

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:30:07 EST

Doctors Wouldn't Give Up on N.Y. Man, Delivering 4,500 Chest Compressions and 8 Defibrillator Shocks to Save Him

Industry Group: End Sobriety Checkpoints

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:07 EST

American Beverage Institute Says Holiday Alcohol Checkpoints Are an Inconvenience to Legal Drivers

Census Worker Hanged Self, Police Say

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:30:07 EST

Bill Sparkman, Who Was Found Dead with the "Fed" Etched in Chest, Staged Scene to Look Like Homicide, Authorities Say

Video: Obama To Announce Decision In Afghanistan

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:51:28 EST

At a news conference, President Obama announced that he will announce his decision on a troop surge in Afghanistan after Thanksgiving.

Video: Unplugged: Obama Will "Finish The Job" In Afghanistan

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:37:24 EST

President Obama will formally make his decision on increasing troops in Afghanistan after Thanksgiving. John Dickerson spoke with CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Chip Reid and Politico's Mike Allen. Plus; Dickerson meets with Blue Dog Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah).

3 Airlines Fined in Minn. Tarmac Stranding

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:35:26 EST

Passengers Were Left in Plane Overnight after Airline Workers Refused to Open Up Terminal After Hours

Video: Huckabee on Obama's Vision

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:35:37 EST

Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee compares his vision for the United States to President Barack Obama's.

Video: Huckabee Disagrees with Bailouts

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:34:10 EST

In response to a question on government-subsidized bailouts, Mike Huckabee says that he thinks mismanaged companies should reap what they sow.

Video: Huckabee On Defining Marriage

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:31:32 EST

Mike Huckabee explains why he supports amending the U.S. constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman.

Video: Huckabee Prefers Palin Over Obama

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:29:21 EST

A recent CBS poll found that 62 percent of Americans do not believe that Sarah Palin would be an effective president. Mike Huckabee says he would have voted for her over President Barack Obama.

Video: Huckabee Criticizes Obama for Bowing

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:28:31 EST

Mike Huckabee tells Katie Couric that he was offended by the image of President Barack Obama bowing to Japan's emperor.

Video: Huckabee's Beef with Healthcare

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:27:32 EST

Mike Huckabee talks to Katie Couric about the current healthcare bills on Capitol Hill. Huckabee says that if the nation wants to get serious about healthcare, the U.S. needs to focus on promoting healthy lifestyles.

Video: Who are the Next GOP Rock Stars?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:25:45 EST

Mike Huckabee speculates on who he thinks has a promising future in the Republican party.

Video: Will Huckabee Run in 2012?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:26:00 EST

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee was a 2008 Republican presidential candidate. Will he try again for the Oval Office in 2012? Katie Couric finds out.

Video: @katiecouric: Mike Huckabee

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:20:41 EST

Former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee sits down with Katie Couric to discuss whether he'll run in 2012, what he thinks about Sarah Palin, who will be the next GOP rock star and much more.

Jobless Rate for Young Black Men: 34.5%

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:32:41 EST

Washington Post: Tough Economy Has Hit 16-to-24-Year-Old Black Men Especially Hard

Group Reveals "Trouble in Toyland"

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:30:08 EST

U.S. PIRG Releases Report on HazardousToys, Highlighting Illegal Presence of Dangerous Chemicals

CPSC Head: Agency Slow to React on Cribs

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:08 EST

2.1 Million Cribs Recalled after Link to Suffocations

Made In USA no More for NBA Uniforms?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:07 EST

Adidas Plans to End Contract with American Suppliers and Move Production to Thailand