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  • Evening News Online, 02.10.12 Play CBS Video

    February 10, 2012 | 5:01 PM PST

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    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.

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    February 10, 2012 | 4:57 PM PST

    Diplomat: U.S. military not the answer in Syria

    CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley spoke to U.S. Ambassador Robert Ford, who led now-shuttered embassy in Damascus

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  • On the Road: Noah's Dream Catcher Network Play CBS Video

    February 10, 2012 | 5:19 PM PST

    On the Road: Noah's Dream Catcher Network

    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.

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  • Salvaging the Costa Concordia Play CBS Video

    February 10, 2012 | 5:17 PM PST

    Salvaging the Costa Concordia

    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.

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  • Bank deal won't protect federal mortgages Play CBS Video

    February 10, 2012 | 5:27 PM PST

    Bank deal won't protect federal mortgages

    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.

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  • Ambassador Ford on military help in Syria Play CBS Video

    February 10, 2012 | 5:25 PM PST

    Ambassador Ford on military help in Syria

    Ambassador Robert Ford, who led the U.S. Embassy in Syria, speaks with Scott Pelley about why the international community has not intervened militarily in Syria and whether there is a chance of allied forces coming to the aid of the rebels.

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  • Rare moment of relief in Syria Play CBS Video

    February 10, 2012 | 5:13 PM PST

    Rare moment of relief in Syria

    After days of fighting and mourning, the Islamic Sabbath offered Syrian rebels a rare moment of relief from the Assad regime's violent crackdown. Clarissa Ward reports from inside Northern Syria with the rebels.

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  • Romney touts conservatism at CPAC Play CBS Video

    February 10, 2012 | 5:16 PM PST

    Romney touts conservatism at CPAC

    At the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, Mitt Romney is on a mission to convince conservatives that he really is one of them. But, is Romney's message getting through? Chip Reid reports.

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  • Obama's contraceptive compromise Play CBS Video

    February 10, 2012 | 5:14 PM PST

    Obama's contraceptive compromise

    After sparking a firestorm of religious and political controversy, President Obama announced his compromise on the contraceptive requirement of his health care law, reports Norah O'Donnell.

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    February 10, 2012 | 4:17 PM PST

    American company may salvage Costa Concordia

    Beau Bisso, who runs a fifth-generation family business, has salvaged some of the world's biggest ship wrecks

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    February 10, 2012 | 3:56 PM PST

    A small taste of freedom in one part of Syria

    At "free zone" carved out by rebels, ordinary people rally for freedom -- and mourn the mounting toll of lost love ones

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    February 10, 2012 | 2:58 PM PST

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

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

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  • Evening News Online, 02.09.12 Play CBS Video

    February 9, 2012 | 5:15 PM PST

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    Thursday: Big banks and government officials strike a $25 billion deal to provide relief for some Americans who are dealing with foreclosure; Also, Clarissa Ward reports from inside Syria where life has become a cycle of funerals and gun battles; And, the "Voices from the Grave" documentary recorded as part of an oral history project for Boston College may hold secret confessions of murder in the vicious war between Irish Protestants and Catholics.

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    February 9, 2012 | 5:04 PM PST

    One mortgage mess culprit: Signature mills

    As banks pay up for fraud and abuse, we take a look back at "60 Minutes" 2011 segment on the "robo-signers" that helped fuel foreclosures

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  • Remembering Kodak cameras Play CBS Video

    February 9, 2012 | 5:03 PM PST

    Remembering Kodak cameras

    For the last 20 years, Marty Moyal has been repairing cameras in his Forest Hills, New York shop. The photography enthusiast has always been excited about sharing memories with Kodak cameras, but now, that's all they will be - memories. Anthony Mason remembers the American institution of Kodak.

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  • Obama frees 10 states from Play CBS Video

    February 9, 2012 | 5:30 PM PST

    Obama frees 10 states from "No Child Left Behind"

    Nearly half of American schools have failed to make adequate progress in meeting federal standards of "No Child Left Behind." Now, President Obama has freed 10 states from the law's toughest requirements. Michelle Miller reports on the impact it will have on New Jersey schools.

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  • Assad continues relentless attack on Homs Play CBS Video

    February 9, 2012 | 5:30 PM PST

    Assad continues relentless attack on Homs

    In Syria, dictator Bashar al-Assad's forces have surrounded the city of Homs - the center of the 11-month rebellion. Clarissa Ward reports from inside Syria where life has become a cycle of funerals and gun battles.

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  • Inside the job of a robo-signer Play CBS Video

    February 9, 2012 | 5:28 PM PST

    Inside the job of a robo-signer

    When the foreclosure crisis began, document mills began to spring up to replace legal paperwork the banks were missing. Scott Pelley speaks with Chris Pendley, a former robo-signer at a mill called "Docs," who describes what his job was like.

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  • Big banks, gov't officials strike $25B deal Play CBS Video

    February 9, 2012 | 5:26 PM PST

    Big banks, gov't officials strike $25B deal

    After more than 16 months of negotiations involving all 50 U.S. states, federal authorities and five of the nation's largest mortgage lenders, a $25 billion deal has been struck to provide relief for some Americans who are dealing with foreclosure. Wyatt Andrews reports.

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    February 9, 2012 | 4:21 PM PST

    Civilians bear the brunt of Syrian assault

    A cycle of gun battles and funerals dominates daily life in Syrian opposition hotspots, as the crackdown intensifies

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    February 9, 2012 | 4:10 PM PST

    Oral history of N. Ireland strife raises dilemma

    Boston College project includes confessions of murder from the decades of violence between Northern Irish Catholics and Protestants

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    February 9, 2012 | 4:08 PM PST

    Repairman reminisces as Kodak retires its cameras

    Marty Moyal shows off some old Kodak models as the bankrupt company halts production on cameras

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  • Evening News Online, 02.08.12 Play CBS Video

    February 8, 2012 | 5:20 PM PST

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    Wednesday: Clarissa Ward reports from the Syrian frontlines with rebels fighting to overthrow the 40-year Assad dictatorship; Also, following his three-state sweep, Rick Santorum is back in the race as a serious contender for the GOP presidential nod; And, the Pentagon is opening up more jobs to women soldiers, although they're still banned from combat.

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  • Female soldiers tell stories from the frontlines Play CBS Video

    February 8, 2012 | 5:44 PM PST

    Female soldiers tell stories from the frontlines

    The Pentagon is opening up more jobs to women soldiers, although they're still banned from combat. But that means they've never fought, reports David Martin.

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  • Behind winter's wild weather Play CBS Video

    February 8, 2012 | 5:43 PM PST

    Behind winter's wild weather

    The U.S. is heading toward the mildest winter since 1950, while parts of Europe are frozen solid. Chip Reid reports on what's behind the weather extremes.

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