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Family of abolitionist Frederick Douglass continues his legacy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:46:38 EDT

Ken Morris, descendant of famed abolitionist, talks at schools and educates children about modern-day slavery

Nuclear waste clean-up delayed and billions over budget

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:43:40 EDT

Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington state is leaking 1,000 gallons of waste each year, and a project to clean it up has stalled

Video: Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington descendent fights modern-day slavery

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:23:26 EDT

Being the descendent of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington could be intimidating for some, but Ken Morris' background inspired him to fight modern-day slavery. Jim Axelrod reports.

Video: Critics worry family, government are prolonging Mandela's suffering

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:42:31 EDT

Nelson Mandela has been in the hospital for nearly two weeks. Mandela family members are said to be trying to decide how much medical intervention is too much for an old and sick man. Mark Phillips reports.

Video: American Medical Association declares obesity a disease

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:17:22 EDT

The American Medical Association declared obesity a disease, leaving many doctors hoping that this changes the way insurance companies view covering treatment. Weight loss surgery is covered by Medicare and insurance companies when there are complications such as diabetes and high blood pressure, but patients who have not yet developed these problems are denied coverage. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

Video: Clean-up solution at Hanford Nuclear Plant is billions over budget

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:16:25 EDT

The clean-up at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington costs U.S. taxpayers $2 billion every year. The $13 billion plant that is supposed to monitor the cleaning has been plagued with technical challenges since the project began in 2000. Carter Evans investigates.

Nelson Mandela's health: Is it time to let go?

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:15:18 EDT

Those close to anti-apartheid leader say family faces difficult decision; question whether he's being kept alive to insure political stability

Video: Joint military exercises in Jordan send signal to Assad

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:06:34 EDT

As Syria's civil war rages on just beyond the border with Jordan, the U.S. is participating in joint military exercises -- complete with 8,000 troops, F-16s, and cobra attack helicopters -- are sending a message to the Syrian dictator to stay out. Clarissa Ward reports.

Video: Russia not sold on idea of nuclear warhead reduction

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:01:51 EDT

Russia and congressional Republicans are not yet sold on President Obama's proposal to cut America's nuclear arsenal by a third if Russia does the same. Russian President Vladimir Putin said he won't reduce his arsenal without concessions from the U.S. on missile defense systems. Major Garrett reports.

Video: Federal Reserve raises its predictions for growth and jobs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:59:15 EDT

Ben Bernanke said the economy is doing well enough that the Federal Reserve is likely to ease back on a bond-buying program that has kept interest rates at record-low rates. The prospect of higher interest rates sent the Dow down more than 200 points. Anthony Mason reports.

Video: FBI director confirms minimal use of drones for surveillance

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:59:13 EDT

The FBI's use of drones was a secret until Wednesday, when the agency's director, Robert Mueller, answered a question from Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley during testimony on Capitol Hill. Mueller said the FBI does use drones for minimal surveillance and to get "eyes-on" details at crime scenes. Bob Orr reports.

"Get Lucky" with two excellent Daft Punk covers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:49:04 EDT

YouTube music covers of Daft Punk's hit song "Get Lucky" from Scott Bradlee and CDZA (short for Collective Cadenza)

Video: Michelle Obama and daughters tour Berlin

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:32:56 EDT

While President Obama was in Berlin for meetings with European leaders, Michelle Obama and the Obama daughters toured some historical sites in the German capital city.

Video: Behind-the-scenes of TWA Flight 800 investigation

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:23:49 EDT

CBS News producer and author of "In the Blink of an Eye" Pat Milton discusses what went on during the investigation and the conspiracy theories surrounding the cause of the crash of TWA Flight 800.

Video: Obama toasts his German hosts

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:17:04 EDT

Toasting his German hosts in Berlin, President Obama said, "We are proud to join with millions of men and women throughout the world who hold the cause of freedom sacred."