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  • 8:59 PM EST 11/25/2009

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    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."

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  • 7:26 PM EST 11/25/2009

    Top-Notch Chef Serves Homeless

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    Chef Tim Hammack could be working at premiere restaurants in New York City or San Francisco. But instead he's finding that he'd rather be in a soup kitchen in Richmond, Calif. John Blackstone reports.

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  • 7:31 PM EST 11/25/2009

    Myth Behind Holiday Travel

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    While many Americans may hold the assumption that the day before Thanksgiving stands as the busiest traveling day of the year in the U.S., Nancy Cordes reports that this is in fact far from the truth.

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  • 7:31 PM EST 11/25/2009

    Something Fishy in the Water

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    Chemical pollution seems to be disrupting the hormones of fish in the United States' rivers, lakes and ponds. Dean Reynolds reports that the sex of the fish is being blurred.

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  • 8:04 PM EST 11/25/2009

    Needless Costs in Defense Budget?

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    President Obama has declared war on "earmarks," funds for special projects that cost taxpayers billions of dollars. But the new defense budget is full of them. Sharyl Attkisson reports.

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  • 7:31 PM EST 11/25/2009

    Largest Toyota Recall Ever

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    Automaker heavyweight Toyota has announced the largest manufacturer recall in that corporation's history, as over 4 million cars may feature a defective accelerator pedal. Jim Axelrod reports.

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  • 7:35 PM EST 11/25/2009

    President Plans War Speech

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    President Barack Obama plans to hold a prime time news conference next week in order to convince the American public of his strategy for future U.S. war operations in Afghanistan. Chip Reid reports.

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  • 8:07 PM EST 11/25/2009

    Pop-Up Store Phenomenon

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    CBS News business correspondent Anthony Mason reports on the emergence of 'pop-up' stores, an unusual trend as retailers aim to stay resourceful during a recession holiday shopping season.

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  • 8:30 PM EST 11/25/2009

    Congress Spends Billions in Earmarks

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    Department of Defense Budget Has $5 Billion in Pet Projects

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  • 7:30 PM EST 11/25/2009

    Holiday Travel Myths Exposed

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    Busiest Travel Day of the Year? Nope

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  • 8:30 PM EST 11/25/2009

    Chemicals in Water Alter Gender of Fish

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    Pollution Brings Worrying Signs for Fish Populations; Worse, Most U.S. Drinking Water Comes from the Same Sources

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  • 8:30 PM EST 11/25/2009

    Former High End Chef Now Feeds Homeless

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    Chef Tim Hammack Serves Up "The American Spirit" to the Hungry

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  • 4:16 PM EST 11/25/2009

    Notebook: Hunger

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    Last year, 49 million people were in danger of going hungry in the United States. More than 4 million children didn't get enough to eat. Katie Couric comments.

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  • 9:15 PM EST 11/24/2009

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    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.

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  • 7:20 PM EST 11/24/2009

    Sea Lion Invasion

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    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.

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  • 7:13 PM EST 11/24/2009

    23-Year Coma Confusion

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    After doctors thought a Belgium man was in a deep coma for 23 years, they found that he was conscious the whole time. Elizabeth Palmer has the story.

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  • 7:18 PM EST 11/24/2009

    Health Reform Disaster?

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    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.

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  • 7:17 PM EST 11/24/2009

    Exit Strategy for Afghanistan

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    Building a strong Afghan army to bring stability and security to the country could be the best exit strategy for the U.S. Mandy Clark reports on the challenges of this option.

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  • 7:11 PM EST 11/24/2009

    'Under Water' Mortgages

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

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  • 7:11 PM EST 11/24/2009

    Obama's Oath to 'Finish the Job'

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    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.

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  • 11:30 PM EST 11/24/2009

    Fact Check: Health Care Reform Claims

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    From Cost to Possible Medicare Cuts and Tax Increases, There's Lots of Conflicting Information; We Set the Record Straight

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  • 11:30 PM EST 11/24/2009

    Recruiting Afghan Soldiers a Struggle

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    Building a Strong Afghan National Army Could Be America's Best Exit Strategy, But Finding Candidates Is Difficult

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  • 11:30 PM EST 11/24/2009

    Sea Lions Invade San Fran Tourist Spot

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    Turf War as Hundreds of Hungry Sea Lions Take Over Pier 39

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  • 5:27 PM EST 11/24/2009

    Notebook: Bowery Mission

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    In this recession about one in 10 Americans sought help from a church or religious group to get by. Millions of people need a helping hand in these tough times. Katie Couric comments.

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  • 1:35 PM EST 11/24/2009

    Huckabee on Obama's Vision

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

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