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Video: Unplugged: Guarding The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:31:01 EST

In a salute to our nation's Veterans, CBS News' Fernando Suarez visits with Sgt. Benton Thames, an honor guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Video: Unplugged: Obama's Asia Trip Preview

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:51:00 EST

Traveling with President Obama during his trip across Asia, CBS News' Bill Plante and WSJ's Jonathan Weisman discuss what's in store. Plus; On this Veteran's Day, Fernando Suarez visits with an honor guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Calif. Democrats Mull Jerry Brown for Gov.

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:30:05 EST

But Some in Party Are Unsure if Former Governor Can Attract New Generation

Poll: Public Unhappy, but Sticks by Obama

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:00:02 EST

President's Approval Rating Is at 54 Percent in Associated Press-GfK Survey Which Shows an Increasingly Pessimistic Nation

Taliban Surpasses Al Qaeda in Afghanistan

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:00:02 EST

Washington Post: Shifting Power Dynamic Could Influence Where U.S. Focuses Firepower

NY Senate Fails to Vote on Gay Marriage

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:09 EST

Advocates and Opponents Say Measure Didn't Have Enough Votes Despite Governor David Paterson's Support

GM Boss Vows to Repay Bailout Loans

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:49:48 EST

Automaker Received More Than $50 Billion in Taxpayer Money to Avoid Collapse

Video: H1N1 Outbreak in Afghanistan

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:44:25 EST

Even in stable conditions, many portions of Afghanistan remain fairly unsanitary. Now, an outbreak of the H1N1 virus in the region has caused even further health setbacks. Mandy Clark reports from Kabul.

Video: U.K. PM's War Dead Snafu

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:43:20 EST

Controversy has erupted in the United Kingdom over Prime Minister Gordon Brown's letter to a mother whose son died in Afghanistan, as Brown's penmanship has come in to question. Richard Roth reports.

Video: Connecting the Dots

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:47:31 EST

President Obama has ordered a review to determine if the government failed to connect critical dots in the alleged connection between Radical Imam Anwar al Awlaki and Nidal Hasan. Bob Orr reports.

Video: Mourning Ft. Hood Victims

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:45:17 EST

A service was held to pay tribute to the 13 people slain during a soldier's shooting rampage at the Ft. Hood base in Texas. As Dean Reynolds reports, President Obama attended the memorial.

Rajiv Shah Nominated to be USAID Chief

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00:01 EST

Former Gates Foundation Executive Is Currently an Official at the Agriculture Department

Dan Pfeiffer Replaces Anita Dunn at W.H.

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00:02 EST

White House Shakes Up Communications Team; Dunn Had Made News for Comments about Fox News

Video: In Full: Pres. Obama's Remarks At Ft. Hood Memorial

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:08:10 EST

During a memorial service for the victims of the Ft. Hood shootings, President Obama honored those killed and told their stories, one-by-one, during his remarks.

Obama Honors 13 Fort Hood Victims

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:00:06 EST

President Denounces "Twisted Logic" of Tragedy, Says Legacy of the Fallen Rests in U.S.'s Security, Freedom

AMA: Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:00:02 EST

Doctors' Group Also Declares Same-Sex Marriage Bans Add to Health Disparities for Gay Couples, Their Children

Dodd Bill Would Cut Federal Reserve Powers

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:30:01 EST

Senate Banking Chairman's Plan for Financial Regulatory Overhaul Revealed

Video: Unplugged: Rep. Hoekstra's Ft. Hood Frustrations

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:11:08 EST

Bob Schieffer spoke with Rep. Pete Hoekstra on the tragedy at Ft. Hood. Plus; CBS News National Security Analyst Juan Zarate with analysis on the investigation.

Newt Gingrich's Religious Overhaul

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:08 EST

Washington Post: Former House Speaker, Possible 2012 GOP Hopeful Is Now Talking More and More About Religion

Obama Takes Turn as Healer-in-Chief

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:30:04 EST

For the First Time Since His Inauguration, Obama's Job Is to Try to Heal the Nation As He Attends Fort Hood Memorial

Conn. Governor Will Not Seek Another Term

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:30:04 EST

Republican Jodi Rell, Who Has Been Governor Since 2004, Says "It's Time"

Hasan Warned Army about Muslim GI Morale

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:14:15 EST

Washington Post: Fort Hood Rampage Suspect Said Muslim Soldiers Should be Released as Conscientious Objectors

Video: More Troops to Afghanistan

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:01:20 EST

President Obama has tentatively decided to send thousands of additional troops to Afghanistan per Gen. Stanley McChrystal's request. David Martin reports.

Bill Clinton Tackles Senate Abortion Rift

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:11:15 EST

Ex-President Wades Back into His Party's Push for Health Reform; Can He Bridge the Crucial Democratic Divide?

Video: Berlin Wall, 20 Years Later

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:51:44 EST

On the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Mark Phillips reports that the reunification of East and West Germany also served as the reunion for relatives once torn apart by politics.