Episode 73
Wednesday: President Obama pushes still-undecided congressional Democrats for health reform; Also, CBS News revisits a town ravaged by the recession; And, Pope Benedict XVI faces criticism over Catholic Church sex scandal.
Aired: 03/17/2010
Episode 72
Tuesday: After years of research and billions of dollars spent, stem cell research is promising, but how close are we?; Plus, A man's daughter was raped and murdered and now he helps women fight back.
Aired: 03/16/2010
Episode 71
Monday: Congress is working on piece of legislation to overhaul the financial system; Plus, Toyota engineers are questioning the validity of a Calif. man's claims to have lost control of his Prius.
Aired: 03/15/2010
Episode 70
Sunday: Huge rain storms have pounded half the U.S. with powerful winds and rain leaving floods and downed trees; Plus, after a year of work, the White House says the final battle for a bill is just days away.
Aired: 03/14/2010
Episode 69
Saturday: A Colorado woman is being held in connection with an alleged terrorist plot to kill a controversial cartoonist; Plus, Court expresses sympathy but says additive thimerosal doesn't cause illness.
Aired: 03/13/2010
Episode 68
Friday: Congressional Democrats move closer to health care reform; Also, inside the world of American orphans who may never be adopted; And, the unexpected rise in popularity of 88-year-old actress Betty White.
Aired: 03/12/2010
Episode 67
Thursday: Traffic fatalities drop to the lowest level since 1954; Also, schools face budget deficits nationwide; And, a Calif. man gets creative with tulips.
Aired: 03/11/2010
Episode 66
Wednesday: A new approach is aimed toward getting U.S students back in the front of the international class; Plus, Officials have arrested an American woman, Colleen LaRose, who is accused of planning jihadist plots.
Aired: 03/10/2010
Episode 65
Tuesday: The first women to fly military aircraft are finally getting the recognition they deserve; Plus, The government wants to know what caused a Toyota Prius to speed out of control.
Aired: 03/10/2010
Episode 64
Monday: A CBS News correspondent shares his personal bond with a troubled youth who found a new life in the Marines; Plus, Lawmakers nationwide are considering a tax on soft drinks to help curb adult intake.
Aired: 03/08/2010
Episode 62
Saturday: A top Taliban commander has been reportedly killed by an airstrike in Pakistan; Plus, As violence continues in Iraq before the elections, many women are hitting the campaign trail.
Aired: 03/06/2010
Episode 60
Thursday: An exclusive tour of the new TSA full body airport scanners; Also, an investigative report on Cleveland Police's handling of an infamous serial killer; And, an L.A. teacher stands and delivers.
Aired: 03/04/2010
Episode 59
Wednesday: President Obama wants Congress to say yes or no to Health Care Reform with just "a simple majority."; Plus, The FAA is investigating how a child directed air traffic at JFK airport.
Aired: 03/03/2010
Episode 58
Tuesday: As relief supplies finally arrived in Chile, desperate victims complained the government's response was inept; Plus, the postal service is in big trouble as mail volume continues to drop due to Internet competition.
Aired: 03/02/2010
Episode 57
Sunday: The death toll in Chile continues to rise after a massive earthquake that left thousands there homeless; Plus, Internationally, Toyota's image may have lost some of its luster, but Prius sales have surged in Japan.
Aired: 02/28/2010
Episode 56
Saturday: A massive 8.8 earthquake has struck Chile leaving hundreds dead; Plus, The nation's largest health insurance corporation is facing tough questions.
Aired: 02/27/2010
Episode 55
Friday: Another massive snow storm causes havoc in the Northeast; Also, New York Governor David Paterson announces that he will not campaign to retain his position; And, wounded veterans fight for treatment back home.
Aired: 02/26/2010
Episode 54
Thursday: Congressional Democrats and Republicans met with President Obama to share their viewpoints on healthcare reform; and what drove a killer whale to turn on its trainer?
Aired: 02/25/2010
Episode 53
Wednesday: Two women have turned stylish handbags into a necessity in the struggle to feed the world's hungry children; Plus, A killer whale attacks and kills a trainer at Sea World.
Aired: 02/24/2010
Episode 52
Tuesday: A 101-year-old man is about to lose one of his closest friends: an elm tree named Herbie; Plus, in southern Afghanistan, American forces are close to retaking Marjah from the Taliban.
Aired: 02/23/2010
Episode 51
Monday: Sweeping new credit card regulations are creating new problems with consumers and credit card companies; Plus, Obama's new health care plan would extend coverage to 31 Million Americans.
Aired: 02/22/2010
Episode 50
Sunday: The Senate is soon expected to take a key vote to gauge support for a jobs bill and Health Reform; Plus, sweeping new reforms for the credit card industry will soon go into effect.
Aired: 02/21/2010
Episode 49
Saturday: A new Senate report blames the diabetes drug Avandia for thousands of heart attacks; Plus, the NATO offensive against Taliban forces in Afghanistan is entering its second week.
Aired: 02/20/2010
Episode 48
Friday: Tiger Woods speaks publicly, apologizing for the first time since the start of his infamous sex scandal; Also, U.S. forces increase fighting in Marjah; And, a school comes under fire for cyber-spying.
Aired: 02/19/2010
Episode 45
Tuesday: A doctor is recognized by the Guinness book of world records, for having the most yo-yos in the world; Plus, The top military commander for the Taliban in Afghanistan has been captured.
Aired: 02/16/2010
Episode 44
Monday: Questions are being raised about the legitimacy of Ethiopian adoptions after a girl claims a U.S. agency bought her in Ethiopia; Plus, pockets of resistance are being cleared out in the city of Marjah, Afghanistan.
Aired: 02/15/2010
Episode 43
Sunday: The attack on a Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan continues ; Plus, Vice Presidents past and present aired their differences during separate talk show appearances.
Aired: 02/14/2010
Episode 42
Saturday: Officials have shortened the Olympic luge course after the deadly accident; Plus, Michigan, which used to be known for making cars, is luring moviemakers with generous rebates.
Aired: 02/15/2010
Episode 41
Friday: An athlete dies while training for the upcoming Winter Olympics; Also, Dallas, Texas receives over a foot of snow; And, a Cleveland educator shows troubled students his "American Spirit."
Aired: 02/12/2010
Episode 40
Wednesday: Another massive snow storm causes school and government closings throughout the East Coast; Also, inside America's antibiotic use with animals; And, three unlikely movie stars.
Aired: 02/10/2010
Episode 39
Tuesday: Another massive snow storm causes school closures and government deficits along the East Coast; Also, why animal antibiotics may sicken humans; And, Michelle Obama's fight to end childhood obesity.
Aired: 02/09/2010
Episode 38
Monday: In the Mideast country of Oman, a poor man became rich from organizing a labor strike at an oil company; Plus, studies show that older parents are more likely to have autistic children.
Aired: 02/08/2010
Episode 37
Saturday: Some ad companies are looking to their fans for creative help for Super Bowl commercials; Plus, an epic winter storm is heading out to sea after dumping snow across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Aired: 02/06/2010
Episode 36
Friday: The national unemployment rate drops to 9.7 percent; Also, a GOP senator single-handily stops Pres. Obama's appointees; And, an inside look at Super Bowl XLIV
Aired: 02/05/2010
Episode 35
Thursday: Calls for Toyota to recall yet another model, the popular hybrid Prius; Also, an exclusive investigation concerning alleged U.S. air marshal misconduct; And, a massive panda returns to China.
Aired: 02/04/2010
Episode 34
Wednesday: The U.S. Treasury causes a near-panic for Toyota consumers nationwide; Also, reported child abuse cases decrease; And, Miami officials intensify security in preparation for Super Bowl XLIV.
Aired: 02/03/2010
Episode 33
Tuesday: Christmas Day bombing suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab breaks silence, prompting fears of an imminent terror attack in the U.S.; Also, Toyota faces massive fallout over recall; Plus, "Where America Stands" on housing.
Aired: 02/02/2010
Episode 32
Monday: A CBS News exclusive report over alleged U.S. air marshall mistreatment and corruption; Also, the anniversary of a historic civil rights achievement; And, Steve Hartman learns in Latvia that "Everyone Has A Story."
Aired: 02/01/2010
Episode 31
Sunday: Ten American church members are being held for possible child trafficking; Plus, Toyota has temporarily shut down most of its U.S. plants as they rush to fix the sticky accelerator pedals.
Aired: 01/31/2010
Episode 30
Saturday: Tens of thousands of residents in the southeast lack power as a southern storm continues to spread; Plus, Slowly and steadily, Haiti is struggling back to everyday life.
Aired: 01/30/2010
Episode 29
Friday: President Obama holds a tense meeting with opposing Republican lawmakers; Also, the financial market reports a surge, but will it last? And, debate over holding 9/11 trials in New York City.
Aired: 01/30/2010
Episode 28
Thursday: President Obama proposes a whole new stimulus, this time, with the hopes of job creation; Also, "The Catcher in the Rye" author J.D. Salinger dies at 91; And, "Where America Stands" on cancer.
Aired: 01/28/2010
Episode 27
Wednesday: President Obama delivers his first State of the Union address to Congress; Also, Apple unveils the innovative iPad; And, an Alabama student uses the "American Spirit" and collects shoes for Haiti relief.
Aired: 01/27/2010
Episode 26
Tuesday: Toyota announces a massive recall of its cars amid reports of defective accelerator pedals; Also, "Where America Stands" on terrorism; And, James Cameron's "Avatar" smashes box office records, including "Titanic."
Aired: 01/26/2010
Episode 25
Monday: President Obama is trying desperately to win back struggling middle class Americans in a critical election year; Plus, Steve Hartman tells us the story of a 78-Year old blind man feels his way to work every day.
Aired: 01/25/2010
Episode 23
Saturday: During the "Hope for Haiti Now" telethon, an all-star cast raised money for Haiti; Plus, As Haiti struggles after the devastating earthquake, some Americans think a major earthquake will strike them.
Aired: 01/23/2010
Episode 22
Friday: President Obama revisits an Ohio town; Also, miracle rescues continue ten days after a devastating earthquake in Haiti; And, a Haitian-American displays the "American Spirit."
Aired: 01/22/2010
Episode 21
Thursday: President Obama announces new sweeping regulations for Wall Street; Also, John Edwards admits to fathering child out of wedlock; And, Katie Couric visits two survivors of the Haitian disaster.
Aired: 01/21/2010
Episode 20
Wednesday: A virtual Democratic downfall as a key Senate seat is lost to the Republicans; Also, health care reform in jeopardy; And, a glimmer of hope in Haiti.
Aired: 01/20/2010
Episode 19
Tuesday: A tight race for a critical U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts; Also, the chaos continues in Haiti, now a virtual disaster zone in many areas; And, many women now earning more than their male spouses.
Aired: 01/19/2010
Episode 18
Monday: Looters are roaming the streets of Haiti as thousands of Haitians are fleeing Port-au-Prince; Plus, An upcoming special election for a U.S. Senate seat could be a determining factor of the health care reform bill.
Aired: 01/18/2010
Episode 17
Sunday: With so many deaths of Haitian adults, the number of orphans has reached more than a million; Plus, President Obama joined the battle to help the Democrats save the Massachusetts Senate seat at risk in a special election.
Aired: 01/17/2010
Episode 16
Saturday: Tons of relief supplies have arrived and the search continues for victims under the rubble of Haiti; Plus, organized efforts to help Haiti have brought in millions of dollars in cash, food, water and medicine.
Aired: 01/16/2010
Episode 15
Friday: Disaster relief efforts continue in Haiti, as thousands remain without food, water, and shelter; Also, time runs out for survivors trapped under rubble; And, the Miracle on the Hudson, one year later.
Aired: 01/15/2010
Episode 14
Thursday: A special extended version of the "CBS Evening News" with exclusive coverage from the disaster area in Haiti, as survivors struggle in the aftermath of a massive earthquake.
Aired: 01/14/2010
Episode 13
Wednesday: A major disaster strikes the economically-poor island nation of Haiti, which now lies in near-ruin. Tens of thousands of people are feared dead.
Aired: 01/13/2010
Episode 12
Tuesday: A deadly earthquake strikes Haiti, causing severe devastation; Also, TV late-night host Conan O'Brien defies his network NBC; And, "Where America Stands" in the fight against Alzheimer's.
Aired: 01/12/2010
Episode 11
Monday: Sen. Harry Reid faces criticism over racial remarks about President Obama; Also, MLB legend Mark McGwire admits to steroid use; And, Steve Hartman re-discovers that "Everyone Has A Story."
Aired: 01/11/2010
Episode 10
Sunday: The Detroit Auto Show may be a sign as to whether auto-makers are in 'drive' or 'reverse'; Plus, The new book, "Game Change" reveals secrets of the candidates during the 2008 campaign.
Aired: 01/10/2010
Episode 9
Saturday: Despite a decade marked by a number of food safety scares, most Americans are somewhat confident in what they eat; Plus, Dashboard display screens are becoming a dangerous distraction to many drivers.
Aired: 01/09/2010
Episode 8
Friday: Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab faces 6 federal charges over the attempted Christmas Day bombing; Also, "Where America Stands" on the potential water crisis; And, TV host Jay Leno's fate uncertain.
Aired: 01/08/2010
Episode 6
Wednesday: Attempted murder charges for Christmas Day terror suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab; And, a new series "Where America Stands" explores the current state of the military; And, Hershey's sweet generosity.
Aired: 01/06/2010
Episode 5
Monday: Some of the hardest hit victims of the bad economy are abandoned animals whose owners have given them up; Plus, there are several fields where economic growth could occur during this new decade.
Aired: 01/05/2010
Episode 4
Monday: New international airport security screenings in the wake of the failed Northwest Flight 253 terrorist bombing; Also, a new series examines "Where America Stands."
Aired: 01/04/2010
Episode 3
Sunday: The new 'Call of Duty' video game is a market explosion; Also, The U.S. has ordered tough new airport security rules; Plus, The U.S. and Britain closed their embassies in Yemen due to a new terror threat.
Aired: 01/03/2010
Episode 2
Saturday: For the first time, President Obama linked the accused Christmas day airline bomber to al Qaeda in Yemen; Plus, Could Switzerland's health care be a model for America?
Aired: 01/02/2010
Episode 1
Friday: A bombing at a Pakistani volleyball tournament leaves dozens of athletes and spectators dead; A new year brings many new laws for parts of the nation; And, one farmer regains his "American Spirit."
Aired: 01/01/2010
Episode 309
Thursday: A U.S.-born cleric is tied to the Christmas Day terror attempt; Also, President Obama reviews top-government intelligence reports on suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab; And, celebrating New Year's Eve around the world.
Aired: 12/31/2009
Episode 308
Wednesday: A suicide bomber strikes inside a U.S. base in Afghanistan. At least eight Americans are killed; Plus, Dutch and U.S. officials are in a dispute over why body scans weren't already being used in the Netherlands.
Aired: 12/30/2009
Episode 307
Tuesday: President Obama is demanding answers on why authorities missed signs before the Christmas Day terror attempt; Plus, An aspiring filmmaker lost his job as an ad executive and creates a film about it.
Aired: 12/29/2009
Episode 306
Monday: Abdulmutallab's email trail leads back to boarding school, where he started painting an online portrait of alienation; Plus, Yemen is becoming a home to a growing branch of al Qaeda.
Aired: 12/28/2009
Episode 305
Sunday: Terror suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab is out of the hospital and in federal custody; Plus, Some of the most famous photographs ever taken are being tinged by controversy and nagging doubts.
Aired: 12/27/2009
Episode 304
Saturday: Officials are learning more about suspected terrorist Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab and the substance he used to try to bring down a plane; Plus, 3 Modern Wise Men Want 'Peace on Earth.'
Aired: 12/26/2009
Episode 303
Friday: An attempted act of terror on board a Delta Airlines plane, as an alleged al-Qaeda collaborator sets off an explosive; Also, President Obama raises airport security; And, deployed troops and Christmas.
Aired: 12/26/2009
Episode 302
Thursday: The U.S. Senate passes historic health care reform legislation; Also, Pope Benedict XVI is attacked during a Christmas Eve Vatican ceremony; And, communities set up Christmas trees on a budget.
Aired: 12/24/2009
Episode 301
Wednesday: An American Airlines flight came extremely close to ending in tragedy as the jet skidded off the runway; Plus, Holiday travel plans for travelers are about to be ruined thanks to another wicked storm.
Aired: 12/23/2009
Episode 300
Tuesday: The family of a man hailed as a national hero in Mexico's drug war was executed just hours after he was laid to rest; Plus, Nationwide, small business bankruptcy filings are up 44 percent.
Aired: 12/22/2009
Episode 299
Monday: New time restrictions set for airlines keeping passengers on the tarmac; Also, remembering what many consider one of the worst decades in modern history; And, Rwandan women unite to weave their way out of poverty.
Aired: 12/21/2009
Episode 298
Sunday: One military family, with a loved one overseas, speaks of love, sacrifice and separation; Plus, The approach of the 2010 mid-term elections is creating anxiety among congressional Democrats.
Aired: 12/20/2009
Episode 297
Saturday: A huge snow storm is sweeping through the U.S. hurting holiday travel and shopping; Plus, Senate Democrats say they have rounded up the 60th vote for the health care reform bill.
Aired: 12/19/2009
Episode 296
Friday: Congressional Republicans openly attempt to stall health care reform progress; Also, an alarming rise reported among autism cases in the U.S.; And, a doctor attempts to ease the adoption process with her "American Spirit."
Aired: 12/18/2009
Episode 295
Thursday: Liberals divided over the Obama administration; Also, U.S. military drones hacked by Iraqi insurgents; And, one woman inspires many by finding smiles in the unlikeliest of places.
Aired: 12/17/2009
Episode 294
Wednesday: Congress gets closer to passing historic health care reform legislation; Also, hate crimes escalate in small town America; And, why big banks are eager to pay back government stimulus funds.
Aired: 12/16/2009
Episode 293
Tuesday: President Obama claims he has a solution to the Guantanamo Bay Problem; Plus, economic and emotional pressures are behind a surge in teenage runaways.
Aired: 12/15/2009
Episode 292
Monday: Two of the TARP program's largest recipients both claimed an air of deep appreciation towards taxpayers; Plus, Researchers raise troubling new questions about the safety of CT scans.
Aired: 12/14/2009
Episode 291
Sunday: White House advisors say putting Americans back to work is their top priority; Plus, Britain Government has taken action against big bank bonuses by announcing a plan to tax them to the hilt.
Aired: 12/13/2009
Episode 290
Saturday: Tiger Woods learned one of his major sponsors is phasing out his commercials; Plus, Pakistani police question five young American Muslims suspected of making contact with a Taliban recruiter.
Aired: 12/12/2009
Episode 289
Friday: 5 Americans are suspected of terrorism in Pakistan; Also, an exclusive report on the looming drug war violence in Tijuana; And, Samoan children illegally adopted in the U.S.
Aired: 12/11/2009
Episode 288
Thursday: President Obama defends U.S. foreign policy as he accepts a Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo; Plus, inside congressional wasteful spending; And, pets get saved thanks to the "American Spirit."
Aired: 12/10/2009
Episode 287
Wednesday: Congress reconsiders the controversial public health care option; Also, 5 Americans arrested over terrorism charges; And, an NFL athlete's daughter faces the ultimate fight.
Aired: 12/09/2009
Episode 286
Tuesday: An interview with U.S. forces leader in Iraq, Gen. Ray Odierno; Also, American officials warn Afghan President Karzai to take more action; And, why global warming may actually help Greenland.
Aired: 12/08/2009
Episode 285
Monday: The EPA releases a monumental warning on greenhouse gas emissions; Also, a Chicago man is charged with aiding the Mumbai terror attacks; And, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 12/07/2009
Episode 284
Sunday: In a Calif. town, the war is part of everyday life since the Marine Corps base is close by; Plus, President Obama makes his way to Capitol Hill to rally Senate Democrats behind health care reform.
Aired: 12/06/2009
Episode 283
Saturday: Amanda Knox is gearing up for an appeal following her conviction for the murder of her roommate; Plus, Hundreds rallied in NYC to protest plans to hold terrorism trials in a federal courthouse.
Aired: 12/05/2009
Episode 282
Friday: American student Amanda Knox is found guilty of murder; many economists predict a turnaround in the job market; and, Warren Buffett's sister plans to give away her fortune.
Aired: 12/04/2009
Episode 281
Wednesday: President Obama decided to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan as part of his new Afghan war strategy; Plus, the war strategy raises the bar for Afghan troops.
Aired: 12/02/2009
Episode 280
Tuesday: President Obama announces his strategy for the war in Afghanistan; a suspected cop killer is fatally shot; and military families ready themselves for an increase in deployments.
Aired: 12/01/2009
Episode 279
Monday: President Obama will defend his decision to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan in his upcoming speech; Plus, as 4 slain police officers were mourned, the search continues for the suspect of the murders.
Aired: 11/30/2009
Episode 278
Sunday: Iran has defied the U.N. by declaring that it plans to build more uranium enrichment plants; Plus, Four police officers have been shot to death in what officers call 'a flat-out ambush.'
Aired: 11/29/2009
Episode 276
Friday: Customers race for bargains on this Black Friday; Also, Secret Service admits error after a couple crashes a White House dinner party; Also, a drama teacher conveys "The American Spirit."
Aired: 11/27/2009
Episode 275
Thursday: The holiday shopping season is off to an early start as some stores are opening their doors on Thanksgiving Day; Plus, how U.S. troops celebrated their Thanksgiving.
Aired: 11/26/2009
Episode 274
Wednesday: Toyota announces its largest recall ever amid deadly accidents involving faulty pedals; Also, a holiday travel myth debunked; And, a gourmet chef helps the needy with his "American Spirit."
Aired: 11/25/2009
Episode 273
Tuesday: Pres. Obama says that he has decided on a strategy for the war in Afghanistan; Also, a Belgium man was conscious while supposedly in a coma for 23 years; And, sea lions invade San Francisco.
Aired: 11/24/2009
Episode 272
Monday: The largest crib recall in U.S. history after a series of alarming infant deaths; Also, Pres. Obama faces increased opposition from the American public; And, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 11/23/2009
Episode 270
Saturday: The hotly debated discussion over health care reform has just heated up even more; Plus, Protests broke out at many Calif. College Campuses following a steep hike in tuition.
Aired: 11/25/2009
Episode 269
Friday: Guidelines are revised this week alone concerning female cancer screenings; Also, suicide epidemic at a French corporation; And, a black teen overcomes adversity with "The American Spirit."
Aired: 11/20/2009
Episode 268
Thursday: A major health care reform milestone as the Senate passes legislation; Also, a computer glitch sparks airline delays nationwide; And, this year's hottest new toy.
Aired: 11/19/2009
Episode 267
Wednesday: Controversy over a federal report on mammograms; Also, Pres. Obama says he would fire anyone on his staff who revealed Afghan War details; And, the reemergence of China's Silk Road.
Aired: 11/18/2009
Episode 266
Tuesday: Pres. Obama visits China while his approval ratings decline back in the U.S.; Also, a controversial report on mammograms stirs debate; And, America's skyrocketing obesity trend.
Aired: 11/17/2009
Episode 265
Monday: A new study says women over 40 do not need to have mammograms until they are in their 50s; Also, former V.P. candidate Sarah Palin stuns many with her book's accusations; And, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 11/16/2009
Episode 264
Sunday: President Obama arrived in China on his first official visit and his visit may highlight a different relationship with China; Plus, the H1N1 Virus Death Toll Quadruples.
Aired: 11/15/2009
Episode 263
Saturday:President Obama arrived in Singapore, calling himself the first "Pacific President"; Plus, Officials are having their say regarding the case of accused 9/11 plotters standing trial in New York.
Aired: 11/14/2009
Episode 262
Friday: Alleged 9/11 masterminds will be tried in New York City; Also, NASA says that water has been discovered under the Moon's surface; And, a blind rower exhibits the "American Spirit."
Aired: 11/13/2009
Episode 261
Thursday: A new CDC report reveals thousands of Americans have died from H1N1 virus; Also, Pres. Obama asks for new Afghan War strategies; And, employers cut down on worker web use.
Aired: 11/12/2009
Episode 260
Wednesday: Pres. Obama ventures into new ground at Arlington Cemetery on Veterans Day; Also, new details emerge about the alleged Ft. Hood shooter; And, one soldier defies the odds.
Aired: 11/11/2009
Episode 259
Tuesday: A poignant memorial service for those killed during the Ft. Hood shooting; Also, H1N1 virus outbreak in Afghanistan; Plus, rape kits nationwide go untested.
Aired: 11/10/2009
Episode 258
Monday: The investigation continues into the Ft. Hood shooting rampage; Also, why many U.S. rape cases are not prosecuted; And, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 11/09/2009
Episode 257
Sunday: The health care debate will move to the U.S. Senate, where approval is far from guaranteed; Plus, The abortion debate heated up in the halls of Capitol Hill and on the House floor itself.
Aired: 11/08/2009
Episode 256
Saturday: After months of town hall debates, health reform had a big test on the floor of the House of Representatives; Plus, Ft. Hood survivor, Corporal Nathan Hewitt speaks in a CBS News exclusive.
Aired: 11/07/2009
Episode 255
Friday: The aftermath of the Ft. Hood army base massacre, as questions remain as to why a soldier opened fire on his own; Also, the unemployment rate soars above ten percent; And, Katie Couric meets "Precious."
Aired: 11/07/2009
Episode 254
Thursday: An American soldier opens fire on his own, killing at least 12 and severely injuring dozens more at the Ft. Hood army base in Texas.
Aired: 11/05/2009
Episode 251
Monday: Struggling automaker Ford gets a jump start; Also, an exclusive interview with former Vice President Al Gore about climate change reform; Also, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 11/02/2009
Episode 249
Saturday: The growing business of haunted houses, scaring visitors for fun, and profit; Plus, Afghanistan election appears to be in jeopardy as there may be a boycott at the polls.
Aired: 10/31/2009
Episode 247
Thursday: The U.S. economy faces a rebound from the recession; Also, President Obama present at the return of 18 Americans killed in Afghanistan; And, a nationwide teen heroin epidemic emerges.
Aired: 10/29/2009
Episode 246
Wednesday: Taliban insurgents launch a deadly attack on a U.N. site in Afghanistan; Also, an update on the young victims facing the H1N1 virus; And, the "American Spirit" reaches Ethiopia.
Aired: 10/28/2009
Episode 245
Tuesday: U.S. soldier casualties increase amid insurgent ambushes in Afghanistan; Also, automaker Ford gets a jump start; And, the highly anticipated Michael Jackson documentary, "This Is It."
Aired: 10/27/2009
Episode 244
Monday: Two Northwest Airlines pilots told investigators that they did not fall asleep; Plus, American officials in Afghanistan are now investigating a series of U.S. helicopter crashes in the region.
Aired: 10/26/2009
Episode 243
Sunday: Two car bomb explosions in Baghdad killed more than 130 people and injured dozens; Plus, "Paranormal Activity" was made on an extremely low-budget but the payoff has been huge.
Aired: 10/25/2009
Episode 242
Saturday: The government stepped up the fight against H1N1, declaring the virus a national emergency; Plus, There's a high tech renaissance in a city laid low by the recession.
Aired: 10/24/2009
Episode 241
Friday: National Transportation Safety Board announces a probe after two pilots fly plane 150 miles past arrival airport; And, an 11-year-old highlights "The American Spirit."
Aired: 10/23/2009
Episode 240
Thursday: A CBS News Exclusive report investigates DEA raids on Mexican drug cartels operating in Atlanta; Also, an alarming teen suicide trend emerges; And, Twitter brings notice to snack carts.
Aired: 10/22/2009
Episode 239
Wednesday: The White House aims to cut bonuses for Wall Street firms which received stimulus tax-payer dollars; Also, Mexican drug cartels operating in Atlanta; And, reform in the Catholic Church.
Aired: 10/21/2009
Episode 238
Tuesday: Alarming trends emerge as most H1N1 hospital patients are under 25; Also, Hamid Karzai agrees to a run-off election; And, finding love in Ireland.
Aired: 10/20/2009
Episode 237
Monday: Colorado police now say that the "balloon boy" incident was in fact a hoax; Also, landmark reform for U.S. medical marijuana laws; And, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 10/19/2009
Episode 236
Sunday: There is still no winner in the disputed Afghan election and pressure is mounting on President Karzai; Plus, the price of Gold is soaring and investors are rushing to this precious commodity.
Aired: 10/18/2009
Episode 235
Saturday: The death toll from H1N1 continues to rise especially among children and teens; Plus, Scientists have released disturbing new findings about the shrinking polar ice cap.
Aired: 10/17/2009
Episode 234
Friday: The number of U.S. fatalities due to the dreaded H1N1 virus continues to rise; Also, questions remain over the so-called "balloon boy,"; And, Afghanistan runoff election likely.
Aired: 10/16/2009
Episode 233
Thursday: A media frenzy erupts after a 6-year-old boy was feared lost on a helium balloon 1,200 ft. above ground; Also, a wave of violence sweeps Pakistan; And, war stories from Afghanistan.
Aired: 10/15/2009
Episode 232
Wednesday: Wall Street's big milestone after the Dow surges to over 10,000 points; Also, women continue to struggle for freedom in Afghanistan; And, a U.S. Congresswoman battles breast cancer.
Aired: 10/14/2009
Episode 231
Tuesday: A momentous turning point for health care reform as a Senate committee passes new legislation; Also, surprising new data about the H1N1 virus; And, President Obama's link to a fallen soldier.
Aired: 10/13/2009
Episode 230
Monday: After months of cooperation, health insurance officials now say the Senate's reform plan will not work; Also, a potential H1N1 vaccine shortage; And, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 10/12/2009
Episode 229
Sunday: New evidence that the H1N1 is especially dangerous for young people is making parents desperate for vaccine; Also, dozens of gun shows are welcoming buyers with no questions asked.
Aired: 10/11/2009
Episode 227
Friday: Strong reactions throughout the world as U.S. President Barack Obama is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize; Also, more homeowners now face foreclosure; And, biking for a dream.
Aired: 10/10/2009
Episode 226
Thursday: Reactions to the H1N1 flu vaccine; Also, the White House refocuses its war effort in Afghanistan; And, tracing Michelle Obama's heritage.
Aired: 10/08/2009
Episode 225
Wednesday: A special edition concerning "The Road Ahead" for the U.S. war in Afghanistan; Also, Chicago teen murders reach epidemic levels.
Aired: 10/07/2009
Episode 224
Tuesday: The continuation of the CBS News special series, "The Road Ahead," featuring in-depth coverage of the U.S. war in Afghanistan; Plus, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Aired: 10/06/2009
Episode 223
Monday: A special edition of the "CBS Evening News" featuring exclusive in-depth coverage of the ongoing war between the U.S. and Taliban forces in Afghanistan.
Aired: 10/05/2009
Episode 222
Sunday: U.S. forces are hunting down a terrorist network in Afghanistan, while 8 Americans die at a remote outpost; Plus, after earthquakes struck the island of Sumatra. International aid is arriving.
Aired: 10/04/2009
Episode 221
Saturday: The disaster of the Indonesian earthquake unfolds as officials report the quake destroyed 4 villages; Plus, A cloud has been cast over the hopes that an economic recovery is underway.
Aired: 10/03/2009
Episode 220
Friday: Chicago looses its 2016 Olympics bid to Rio de Janiero; Also, CBS late night host David Letterman's extortion scandal.
Aired: 10/02/2009
Episode 219
Thursday: Thousands of people missing or dead after devastating quakes and tsunamis throughout Samoa and Indonesia; Also, tensions ease slightly during summit between U.S. and Iranian officials.
Aired: 10/01/2009
Episode 218
Wednesday: Hundreds feared dead after a massive earthquake strikes Indonesia and a tsunami hits the Samoan islands; Also, celebrating the 70th anniversary of "The Wizard of Oz."
Aired: 09/30/2009
Episode 217
Tuesday: An earthquake triggers a deadly tsunami in American Somoa; Also, concerns over the safety of the new H1N1 vaccine; And, inside Madeleine Albright's unique collection.
Aired: 09/29/2009
Episode 216
Monday: Iran's missile test heightens tensions abroad; Also, officials from France and Poland defend arrested filmmaker Roman Polanski; And, President Obama's Chicago bid for the 2016 Olympics.
Aired: 09/28/2009
Episode 215
Sunday: Iran recently tested several missiles and plans to test medium and long range missiles as well; Plus, a determined paraplegic continues to climb Africa's highest mountain.
Aired: 09/27/2009
Episode 214
Saturday: Iran recently said it would allow U.N. inspectors inside its underground plant; Also, Feds are trying to figure out how the life of a one-time street vendor led to terrorism.
Aired: 09/26/2009
Episode 213
Friday: Widespread surprise as President Obama delivers claim that Iran secretly holds a second nuclear test facility; Also, Pittsburgh G20 summit ends as leaders announce financial reform.
Aired: 09/25/2009
Episode 212
Thursday: A new revolutionary vaccine may prevent contraction of HIV; Also, FBI officials claim to have thwarted two separately planned bomb attacks against the U.S.
Aired: 09/24/2009
Episode 211
Wednesday: World leaders converge for a crucial United Nations summit; Also, Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi; And, Katie Couric's exclusive interview with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Aired: 09/23/2009
Episode 209
Monday: The FBI launches a massive probe after the arrest of three al Qaeda terror suspects; Also, an exclusive interview with the Foreign Minister of Pakistan; Plus, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 09/21/2009
Episode 208
Sunday: 3 men have been arrested on charges due to false statements to the FBI in the terrorism investigation; Plus, A racy radio program about women's issues in Afghanistan is angering the Taliban.
Aired: 09/20/2009
Episode 207
Saturday: An expanded tax credit plan could be just the bump the housing market needs; Also, Californians continue to battle against seals for beach rights; Plus, Stock Market on a Rebound.
Aired: 09/19/2009
Episode 206
Friday: New regulations for the banking industry; Also, Pres. Obama prepares for a full-out multi-network TV media blitz in order to sell his health care reform legislation; And, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 09/18/2009
Episode 205
Thursday: Pres. Obama revises prior Bush administration plans to monitor Iran's missile defense program; Also, police arrest suspect in Yale murder investigation; And, honoring a fallen soldier.
Aired: 09/17/2009
Episode 204
Wednesday: Republicans and Democrats aim for a bi-partisan health care reform effort; Also, Pres. Obama may send thousands of more troops to Afghanistan; Also, a 92-year-old British music sensation.
Aired: 09/16/2009
Episode 203
Tuesday: S.C. Republican Rep. Joe Wilson accused of racism after heckling Pres. Obama; Also, officials prepare to release an H1N1 vaccine; And, rescuing marine life.
Aired: 09/15/2009
Episode 202
Monday: President Obama travels to Wall Street and advises caution to investors; Plus, an exclusive interview with U.S. Treasury Sec. Timothy Geithner; Also, murder at Yale University.
Aired: 09/14/2009
Episode 200
Saturday: A large outpouring of anger against the Obama administration took place from the White House to the Capitol; Also, The search continues for Yale Student, Annie Le, who vanished unexpectedly.
Aired: 09/12/2009
Episode 199
Tuesday: S.C. Republican Rep. Joe Wilson accused of racism after heckling Pres. Obama; Also, officials prepare to release an H1N1 vaccine; And, rescuing marine life.
Aired: 09/15/2009
Episode 198
Friday: The U.S. mourns on the 8th anniversary of the September 11th attacks; Also, CNN sets off a false alarm; And, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 09/11/2009
Episode 197
Wednesday: Pres. Obama delivers a special prime time address to Congress in order to tackle health care reform; Also, a special tribute to CBS News legend Walter Cronkite.
Aired: 09/09/2009
Episode 196
Tuesday: The battle over health care reform is moving into a new phase; Plus, Health officials say anti-virals should be reserved for people at higher risk of complications.
Aired: 09/08/2009
Episode 195
Monday: After many setbacks with the healthcare debate, President Obama turned to his union supporters; Also, The men involved in a foiled plot to blow up U.S.-bound airliners were convicted today.
Aired: 09/07/2009
Episode 194
Sunday: President Obama will take his health care case directly to Congress and the American people; Also, As Washington gets back to work, the Obama Administration is set to have a busy autumn.
Aired: 09/06/2009
Episode 193
Friday: The growing U.S. unemployment rate leaves jobless nationwide to resort to drastic measures; Also, social conservatives outraged over a White House staffer's remarks.
Aired: 09/04/2009
Episode 192
Wednesday: The Securities and Exchange Commission is heavily criticized for its investigation of Wall Street swindler Bernie Madoff; Also, U.S. troops face growing offensive from the Taliban.
Aired: 09/03/2009
Episode 191
Monday: A special exclusive report from Afghanistan; Also, four years later, Katrina victims still confined to FEMA trailers; And, a new sensor in sports helmets.
Aired: 09/01/2009
Episode 190
Sunday: In California, authorities are pleading with residents to evacuate as wildfires continue; Plus, A man who has spent his years since retiring from space exploration as an artist
Aired: 08/30/2009
Episode 189
Saturday: Hundreds of mourners were gathered at a Boston church to pay their last respects to the late Ted Kennedy; Also, firefighters are battling CA wildfires, and some are raging near Los Angeles.
Aired: 08/29/2009
Episode 188
Friday: Thousands gather in Boston to pay tribute to the legendary U.S. Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy, the last brother of Camelot; Also, inside the bizarre case of an 18-year-long kidnapping.
Aired: 08/28/2009
Episode 186
A special tribute at the John F. Kennedy presidential Library in Boston to honor Edward Kennedy; Also, A 29-year-old claimed to be a 1991 kidnap victim.
Aired: 09/01/2009
Episode 185
Wednesday: A special tribute to the influential and historic U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy, who has died at the age of 77 after a battle with brain cancer.
Aired: 08/26/2009
Episode 184
Pres. Obama nominates Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke for a second term; Also, a new British PSA sends a graphic message about texting and driving; And, more violence emerges in Afghanistan.
Aired: 08/27/2009
Episode 183
Sunday: Although Hurricane Bill never threatened, swimmers are to stay out of the ocean; Also, The Blue Angels at the air show never fail to wow the crowds; Plus, wildfires are burning through Athens
Aired: 08/27/2009
Episode 182
Saturday: The alleged bomber of Pan Am 103 was released in order to pave the way for British business deals; Plus, Critics say Obama hasn't done a good job explaining why health reform is needed.
Aired: 08/27/2009
Episode 181
Thursday: Scotland officials release the terminally-ill convicted terrorist behind the infamous Lockerbie bombing; Also, school officials concerned over H1N1 virus; And, two friends set out on an unusual humanitarian mission.
Aired: 08/20/2009
Episode 180
Wednesday: Legendary TV news producer, and "60 Minutes" creator, Don Hewitt dies at the age of 86; Also, Democrats and progressives strike back in the health care debate.
Aired: 08/19/2009
Episode 178
Monday: Pres. Obama faces growing skepticism over health care reform; Also, violence escalates between U.S. and Taliban forces in Afghanistan; And, the blind sports broadcaster.
Aired: 08/17/2009
Episode 175
Friday: Following a fall from grace over a dog-fighting scandal, controversial football player Michael Vick will return to the NFL; Plus, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 08/14/2009
Episode 174
Thursday: More town hall riots ensue as conservatives voice their opposition to health care reform; Also, inside the ensuing battles between U.S. forces and the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Aired: 08/13/2009
Episode 173
Wednesday: Conservative outrage and death threats towards Democratic congressman continues over Pres. Obama's proposed health care reform; Also, the U.S. launches a new offensive against Taliban forces in Afghanistan.
Aired: 08/12/2009
Episode 172
Tuesday: Pres. Obama defends his healthcare plan amidst growing opposition from conservatives; Also, inside the racial tensions of a suburban N.Y. county; And, remembering Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
Aired: 08/11/2009
Episode 171
Monday: The leaders of Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. meet for a summit on the H1N1 virus and to discuss other issues facing North America; Plus, inside a summer camp for youth with Down syndrome.
Aired: 08/10/2009
Episode 170
Sunday: Search crews finally hoisted what's left of the sightseeing helicopter out of the Hudson River; Also, President Obama will be in Mexico for a summit meeting with Mexican and Canadian leaders.
Aired: 08/09/2009
Episode 169
Saturday: Rescue crews in New York raced to the Hudson River to search for survivors from the mid-air collision; Also, Sonia Sotomayor took the oath as the 111th Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Aired: 08/08/2009
Episode 167
Thursday: The U.S. Senate votes to approve Sonia Sotomayor as the next Supreme Court Justice; Also, filmmaker John Hughes dead at 59; And, California sea lions at risk.
Aired: 08/06/2009
Episode 166
Wednesday: Bill Clinton's mission to N. Korea put him back on the front page, but it wasn't hastily arranged; Plus, As the unemployment rate rises, so does the homeless rate.
Aired: 08/05/2009
Episode 165
Tuesday: President Clinton met with N. Korea's leader Kim Jong II on what U.S officials said was a personal trip; Also, The Dept. of Transportation said Cash for Clunkers will not be discontinued.
Aired: 08/04/2009
Episode 164
Monday: Ford is having their best numbers in years, which may be due to Ford not taking a government bailout; Also, 'Cash for Clunkers' will end if another $2 billion in funding is not approved.
Aired: 08/03/2009
Episode 162
Saturday: Obama is spending much of his time explaining health reform repeatedly; Plus, Cash for clunkers was supposed to last, but reports claim that the money had run out in a week.
Aired: 08/01/2009
Episode 158
Tuesday: Police and federal agents raided the home of Dr. Conrad Murray; Studies show a significant shortage of primary care physicians in the U.S; Also, a Texas program lowers teen fatality rate.
Aired: 07/28/2009
Episode 157
Monday: Elite Colombian Special Operations troops are preparing to fight alongside the US in Afghanistan; Also, obese patients are spending much more on health care than the average American.
Aired: 07/27/2009
Episode 156
Sunday: Sarah Palin will hand over the reins of power to Lt. Governor Sean Parnell; Also, Hillary Clinton is laying down the law, not just with Iran and North Korea, but here in the U.S.
Aired: 07/26/2009
Episode 155
Saturday: Obama tried to regain momentum on health care by saying his plan will benefit small business owners; Also, the Henry Gates incident apparently drew a crowd, which could be a problem.
Aired: 07/25/2009
Episode 154
Friday: After accusing a police sergeant of acting stupidly, the president has a very public change of heart; the auto trade-in plan takes a wrong turn; and a family reunion, 31 years later.
Aired: 07/24/2009
Episode 152
Wednesday: Pres. Obama provides a primetime TV network news conference in order to address the nation over concerns regarding healthcare reform.
Aired: 07/22/2009
Episode 151
Tuesday: Katie Couric speaks with U.S. President Barack Obama about his fight for healthcare reform; Also, Ben Bernanke predicts imminent economic recovery; And; an artist risks her life for her work.
Aired: 07/21/2009
Episode 150
Thursday: Millions of middle class families now face home foreclosure; Also, the CBS News series "Children of the Recession," And, the 40th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing.
Aired: 07/17/2009
Episode 148
Monday: Confirmation hearings have opened to determine whether Sotomayor will be elected; Plus, American and Afghan military officials are now preparing to imminently launch a complex offensive.
Aired: 07/13/2009
Episode 146
Saturday: While Obama visited Africa, he was blunt about the work that still needs to be done; plus, the U.S. is in need of troops; Also, an ancient car dealership closes in Illinois.
Aired: 07/11/2009
Episode 144
Thursday: General Motors prepares to exit bankruptcy; Also, Chicago cemetery workers accused of digging up bodies and reselling the plots; And, the rolling-skating babies video web craze.
Aired: 07/09/2009
Episode 143
Wednesday: Speculation grows over speculators who may be driving up the cost of oil; Plus, criticisms emerge against bottled water; And, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 07/08/2009
Episode 141
Monday: Thousands of fans gather in Los Angeles for the highly-anticipated Michael Jackson tribute concert; Plus, Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin's mysterious behavior after her resignation announcement.
Aired: 07/06/2009
Episode 140
Sunday: Ten days after the death of Michael Jackson, there has been still no letup in the worldwide tributes to the king of pop; Plus, President Obama is leaving on a weeklong foreign trip.
Aired: 07/05/2009
Episode 139
Saturday: 223 years after our nation declared its independence, thousands traveled to Liberty Island; Plus, Michael Jackson fans are eager to attend his memorial service at the Staples Center
Aired: 07/04/2009
Episode 138
Friday: Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin announces her surprising resignation; Michael Jackson's memorial date is confirmed; and possibly the most dangerous job in the world.
Aired: 07/03/2009
Episode 136
Wednesday: Inside Michael Jackson's Neverland estate; Also, prescription painkiller addiction emerges as a nationwide epidemic; And, revitalizing the healthcare industry.
Aired: 07/01/2009
Episode 135
Tuesday: The FDA warns against use of popular painkillers Vicodin and Percocet; And, Al Franken is declared Minnesota's new senator after a contentious 7-month battle.
Aired: 06/30/2009
Episode 134
Monday: Disgraced financier Bernie Madoff is sentenced to 150 years in prison for his massive Ponzi scheme, the worst in history; Plus, Michael Jackson's estate now in question.
Aired: 06/29/2009
Episode 133
Sunday: Investigators say Dr. Murray, who was with Michael Jackson during his last moments, provided useful information; Also, Infomercial king, Billy Mays dies; Plus, Bernard Madoff Facing Judgment.
Aired: 06/28/2009
Episode 132
Saturday: President Obama urged the Senate to pass a landmark bill dealing with climate change; Plus, Michael Jackson's family is confused, upset and angry, and wants answers.
Aired: 06/27/2009
Episode 130
Thursday: Michael Jackson, one of music's most influential singers, dies at the age of 50; 70's sex symbol Farrah Fawcett also dies, after losing her battle with anal cancer.
Aired: 06/25/2009
Episode 129
Wednesday: GOP South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford admits to having an affair after mysteriously disappearing; Plus, Katie Couric's exclusive interview with former British P.M. Tony Blair.
Aired: 06/24/2009
Episode 128
Tuesday: Pres. Obama condemns the Iranian government over protester bloodshed; Also, newly released Nixon tapes reveal his shocking positions on social issues; And, a new series, "Life After Debt."
Aired: 06/23/2009
Episode 127
Monday: Two Washington, D.C. commuter trains collide, killing several passengers and leaving dozens of others injured; Also, government crackdown intensifies in Iran; And, an artist fights gloom over the recession.
Aired: 06/22/2009
Episode 126
Sunday: Iran's capital was quiet, but the crisis is far from over; June 21st is the start of summer, but where is the sun?; Plus, Author and dad, Michael Lewis tells us about paternal truths.
Aired: 06/21/2009
Episode 125
Saturday: The violence on Iran's streets is still in full force; Plus The creative guru of Apple, Steve Jobs, has been on medical leave after recovering from a liver transplant.
Aired: 06/20/2009
Episode 124
Friday: A CBS News exclusive interview with President Obama; Plus, how the stage is set for a showdown in Iran; And, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 06/19/2009
Episode 123
Thursday: A Continental Airlines pilot dies while in mid-flight; Plus, our continuing series "Children Of The Recession."
Aired: 06/18/2009
Episode 122
Wednesday: Iranian protesters use Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites to stage demonstrations; Also, tracing the effects of the recession from one business to another.
Aired: 06/17/2009
Episode 121
Tuesday: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei announces an investigation after violent protests over the presidential election; Plus, a new perspective on global warming.
Aired: 06/16/2009
Episode 119
Friday: Both major candidates each claim victory in the Iranian presidential election; Also, the U.N. imposes heavy sanctions on North Korea; And, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 06/12/2009
Episode 117
Wednesday: A security guard is shot to death as an 88-year-old white supremacist opens fire at the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C.; Also, a controversial program pays students for good grades.
Aired: 06/10/2009
Episode 115
Monday: In a massive initiative, Pres. Obama proposes to save or create 600,000 jobs in the next 100 days; Also, the dangers of angioplasty; And, Disney finally features a black princess.
Aired: 06/08/2009
Episode 113
Thursday: Arabic communities react around the world to President Obama's groundbreaking diplomatic speech in Cairo; Also, actor David Carradine found dead in Bangkok; And, a W.W. II hero remembered.
Aired: 06/04/2009
Episode 112
Wednesday: As Pres. Obama travels to the Middle East to deliver a critical speech to the Arab World, Osama Bin Laden releases a new tape condemning the U.S. leader; Also, a new cancer drug for canines.
Aired: 06/03/2009
Episode 111
Tuesday: Pres. Obama reaches out to the Muslim World; Also, Brazilian officials say they have found debris from doomed Air France Flight 447; And, shocking calorie counts at many chain restaurants.
Aired: 06/02/2009
Episode 109
Friday: Conservatives continue allegations of racism against Supreme Court Justice nominee Sonia Sotomayor; Also, the efforts to stop internet piracy and hacking; And, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 05/29/2009
Episode 108
Thursday: Struggling automaker General Motors files for bankruptcy; Growing concern over North Korea missile tests; And, U.S. military suicide epidemic.
Aired: 05/28/2009
Episode 106
Tuesday: Pres. Obama names Judge Sonia Sotomayor as his nominee for the Supreme Court; Plus, gay marriage supporters face a major defeat as the Calif. Supreme Court reinforces Proposition 8.
Aired: 05/26/2009
Episode 105
Monday: N. Korea successfully conducted a nuclear test amidst global condemnation; Plus, humiliating side effects have been found in children taking Risperdal.
Aired: 05/25/2009
Episode 104
Friday: The recession places a severe strain on summer travelers; Plus, Somali pirates continue their assault on Western cargo vessels; And, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 05/22/2009
Episode 103
Thursday: A war of words erupts between President Obama and former Vice-President Cheney; Also, some released Guantanamo detainees return to terrorism; And, the continuing series "Children Of The Recession."
Aired: 05/21/2009
Episode 102
Wednesday: A Democratic Congress halts Democratic Pres. Obama's plans to shut down Guantanamo; Also, Irish officials investigate widespread pedophilia within the Catholic Church; And, recession turns U.S. parents abusive.
Aired: 05/20/2009
Episode 99
Friday: Katie Couric's exclusive interview with U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates; Plus, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 05/15/2009
Episode 98
Thursday: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says that the CIA lied to her about waterboarding terror suspects; Plus, inside NASA's mission to repair Hubble; And, mass U.S. car dealership shutdown.
Aired: 05/14/2009
Episode 97
Wednesday: Pres. Obama opposes the release of photos depicting U.S. torture of prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan; Also, Pope Benedict XVI warns his enemies; And, outrage over parents on Facebook.
Aired: 05/13/2009
Episode 96
Tuesday: Newly-released audio tapes suggest pilot error in the crash of Continental Flight 3407; Also, space shuttle Atlantis encounters a setback on a mission to fix the Hubble Space Telescope.
Aired: 05/12/2009
Episode 94
Friday: Wildfires engulf Santa Barbara; Also, Pakistani civilians flee over fears of Taliban insurgents; And, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 05/08/2009
Episode 93
Thursday: The Fed released the results of its "stress tests" for major banks; Plus, the power of a Cherokee word helps heal a wounded Iraq veteran.
Aired: 05/07/2009
Episode 92
Wednesday: Katie Couric provides exclusive news coverage from Afghanistan; Also, automaker Ford announces innovative green technology investments; And, parrot mistreatment rampant in the U.S.
Aired: 05/06/2009
Episode 91
Tuesday: Ben Bernanke optimistic over recession's end; Also, a face transplant surgery success; Plus, lawmakers demand Craigslist reform; And, journalists unite to solve murder of slain colleague.
Aired: 05/05/2009
Episode 90
Monday: Pres. Obama vows to fix a "broken" tax code; Italian automaker Fiat hopes to buy GM's European operations; Plus, revisiting Greensburg, Kan., 2 years after the devastating tornado.
Aired: 05/04/2009
Episode 84
Friday: The newly discovered swine flu causes a health scare in the U.S. and Mexico; Also, the Fed releases data about the U.S. bank stress test; And, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 04/24/2009
Episode 82
Wednesday: The acting CFO of disgraced lender Freddie Mac is found dead, possibly a suicide; Also,
Aired: 04/22/2009
Episode 81
Tuesday: Pres. Obama says that Bush Administration officials may face charges for authorizing torture techniques; Also, an unlikely suspect is arrested in the "Craigslist Murder."
Aired: 04/21/2009
Episode 79
Friday: Captain Richard Phillips returns to the U.S. after being held hostage by Somali pirates; Also, Katie Couric speaks exclusively with U.S. Gen. Ray Ordierno about an Iraq exit strategy.
Aired: 04/17/2009
Episode 74
Friday: An U.S. boat captain tries to escape his pirate captors off the coast of Somalia; Plus, feeding premature babies breast milk may be very beneficial; And, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 04/10/2009
Episode 73
Thursday: U.S. officials attempt to rescue an American boat captain held captive by Somali pirates; Also, the alarming suicide epidemic now facing the American military.
Aired: 04/09/2009
Episode 71
Tuesday: American troops in Baghdad receive surprise visit from Pres. Obama; Also, U.S. Attorney General David Holder defends Justice Department's prosecution of Sen. Ted Stevens.
Aired: 04/07/2009
Episode 70
Monday: A deadly earthquake hits central Italy leaving at least 100 dead; New research could help erase one's traumatic memories; Plus, business is sweeter than ever for candy companies.
Aired: 04/06/2009
Episode 69
Friday: A shooting rampage in Upstate New York leaves 14 dead, with no apparent motive; Plus, new research sugests that the human heart may be able to repair itself.
Aired: 04/03/2009
Episode 66
Tuesday: Katie Couric anchors a special edition of the "CBS Evening News" from London. World leaders gather in the U.K. for a historic G20 summit in order to address the global economic crisis.
Aired: 03/31/2009
Episode 64
Friday: New details emerge in the Obama administration's plans to stop Al Qaeda; Plus, American life forever changed as a result of this recession; And, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 03/27/2009
Episode 63
Thursday: U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner proposes sweeping reform for a very troubled Wall Street; Plus, North Dakota faces devastating floods; And, bacon, bacon, bacon!
Aired: 03/26/2009
Episode 56
Tuesday: More uproar over AIG executives and their million-dollar bonuses; Plus, Katie Couric investigates female sex abuse in the military; And, an Irish tradition reaches New York City students.
Aired: 03/17/2009
Episode 46
Thursday: Pres. Obama aims for universal health care, with the help of other politicans; Plus, shares of Citigroup stocks sink below a dollar; And, the first 100 "grays" in office.
Aired: 03/05/2009
Episode 45
Wednesday: Pres. Obama promises an end to the days of wasteful spending; Plus, thousands of U.S. veterans documents mysteriously disappear; And; a 93-year-old grandma becomes an internet sensation.
Aired: 03/04/2009
Episode 44
Tuesday: Pres. Obama encourages economic optimism; Plus, an investigation into a charity's alleged jet corruption; And, forget elevators, a new U.K. building has full scale slides for adults.
Aired: 03/03/2009
Episode 42
Friday: The economy is shrinking at an unexpected rate; Also, Pres. Obama sets a timetable for U.S. troop withdrawal in Iraq; Plus, a CBS News exclusive report on alleged corruption within FEMA.
Aired: 02/27/2009
Episode 40
Wednesday: Pres. Obama pushes for economic reform; Plus, officials investigate a plane crash near Amsterdam; Also, Mexican drug wars reach explosive levels.
Aired: 02/25/2009
Episode 37
Friday: Wall Street closes at the lowest level in over 6 years; The pet business continues to boom in spite of a recession; Plus, Steve Hartman's 'Assignment America.'
Aired: 02/20/2009
Episode 36
Thursday: The FBI finds a missing Texas billionaire on the run from authorities; Pres. Obama travels to Canada; Plus, a 90-year-old man finds a new calling.
Aired: 02/19/2009
Episode 34
Tuesday: Pres. Obama signs a landmark $787 billion economic stimulus package; N.Y. Yankees star Alex Rodriguez comes forward with his steroid abuse; And, Sen. Roland Burris could face perjury charges.
Aired: 02/17/2009
Episode 31
Thursday: Sen. Judd Gregg withdraws his nomination for Pres. Obama's Commerce Secretary; CBS News investigates foreclosure fraudsters who scam homeowners; Plus, Abraham Lincoln's bicentennial.
Aired: 02/12/2009
Episode 25
Thursday: Audio has been released from U.S. Airways Flight 1549. And, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg battles pancreatic cancer.
Aired: 02/05/2009
Episode 24
Wednesday: Sen. McCain tells Katie Couric why the GOP won't support the new stimulus package; Pres. Obama orders an executive salary cap; Plus, look out Tiger Woods, here comes a new golf prodigy.
Aired: 02/04/2009
Episode 23
Tuesday: Tom Daschle drops his bid for an Obama Cabinet position; Shocking details emerge in the link between salmonella and peanut butter; Plus, how one man soared above the World Trade Center.
Aired: 02/03/2009
Episode 22
Friday: Republicans decry Pres. Obama's stimulus package; More trouble for Bernie Madoff and his family; Plus, Steve Hartman meets a very precocious porcupine.
Aired: 01/30/2009
Episode 21
Thursday: Pres. Obama blasts Wall Street bonuses; Gov. Blagojevich gets ousted from office by the Ill. Senate; plus, Katie Couric investigates domestic violence in the military.
Aired: 01/29/2009
Episode 20
Friday: Pres. Obama meets opposition from Republicans over his stimulus package; plus, one of the biggest credit card scams in history; also, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 06/23/2009
Episode 19
Thursday: Pres. Obama orders the closing of the U.S. prison at Guantanamo; human rights organizations accuse Israel of committing war crimes; plus hospitals ask the underinsured for cash up front.
Aired: 01/22/2009
Episode 18
Wednesday: President Obama has a busy full first day in office; a new strategy for U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan; plus, a sinking economy forces students to get creative.
Aired: 01/21/2009
Episode 17
Friday: New details about the miraculous water landing of US Airways Flight 1549; more setbacks for the banking industry; plus, legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma gets inspired by the Obama inauguration.
Aired: 01/16/2009
Episode 16
Thursday: A US Airways jet crashes into the Hudson River; talks of a cease fire in the Gaza Strip; plus, Elly Lilly's $1.4 billion crime.
Aired: 01/15/2009
Episode 14
Wednesday: Katie Couric speaks exclusively with President-elect Barack Obama; Osama Bin Laden releases a new audio tape condemning Pres. Bush; plus, Steve Hartman meets an unlikely marching band.
Aired: 01/14/2009
Episode 13
Tuesday: Portions of the nation reach 40 degrees below zero; Hamas supplies are smuggled underground from Egypt to Gaza; plus, more and more cases of stalking in the U.S.
Aired: 01/13/2009
Episode 12
Monday: President Bush held his final news conference; Did banks know they would get a bailout before Congress was told? And, a most honored guest will attend President-elect Obama's inauguration.
Aired: 01/12/2009
Episode 11
Friday: Over two and a half million jobs disappear from the U.S. economy; Gov. Blagojevich maintains his innocence; plus, Steve Hartman’s “Assignment America.”
Aired: 01/09/2009
Episode 10
Thursday: President-elect Obama tells Congress that action must be taken immediately to stop recession, the U.N. suspends aid shipments to the Gaza Strip; plus, YouTube brings fame and fortune.
Aired: 01/08/2009
Episode 9
Wednesday: A brief truce in the Israeli-Hamas conflict; an historic meeting of past U.S. presidents with Barack Obama; plus, the curious face of Brad Pitt.
Aired: 01/07/2009
Episode 8
Tuesday: President-elect Barack Obama finally speaks out on the growing Israeli-Hamas conflict; showdowns intensify over still vacant Senate seats; plus, Pres. Bush an environmental conservationist?
Aired: 01/06/2009
Episode 7
Friday: President-elect Obama prepares for his big move; Detroit's Big Three report dismal sales for 2008; Dubai's economic growth comes to a sudden halt; plus, Steve Hartman's "Assignment America."
Aired: 01/02/2009
