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Play CBS Video May 2, 2012 | 4:29 PM PDT
Doubts over Chinese dissident's freedom, safety
Chen Guangcheng, the blind Chinese dissident who escaped house arrest and sought sanctuary in the U.S. embassy in Beijing, was handed over to Chinese officials who guaranteed his safety and freedom. But, as David Martin reports, there are reasons to doubt.
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May 2, 2012 | 4:01 PM PDT
Zawahiri a "terror mastermind" who hasn't orchestrated any terror
Counterterrorism experts say it would be a mistake to underestimate bin Laden's former No. 2, who's looking to make his mark
CBS Evening News
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May 2, 2012 | 3:40 PM PDT
China demands U.S. apologize over their handling of Chen Guangcheng
Blind activist Chen Guangcheng is now in Chinese hands again, far out of the protective reach of U.S. diplomats
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May 2, 2012 | 2:00 PM PDT
U.N. tries to prevent a Sudans war with sanctions
U.N. Security Council promises non-military sanctions on both Sudans if the hostilities don't cease
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Play CBS Video May 2, 2012 | 10:27 AM PDT
Canadian cabbie charged in hit-and-run
A Montreal cab driver has been charged after an argument broke out between him and his clients and resulted in an apparent hit-and-run. Video was captured of the graphic incident.
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May 2, 2012 | 9:45 AM PDT
More war crimes accusations as Syria clashes rage
New report from human rights group details killing of at least 95 civilians by Assad forces leading up to cease-fire
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May 2, 2012 | 9:27 AM PDT
Pakistanis rally, condemn U.S. bin Laden killing
Pro-Taliban Islamic party have rallied in southwestern Pakistan to condemn the killing of al Qaeda chief by U.S. forces last year
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May 2, 2012 | 8:48 AM PDT
Tsunami-swept Harley washes ashore in Canada
Motorcycle lost in the Japanese disaster reaches Canadian island 4,000 miles away in container; "Miraculous," owner says
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May 2, 2012 | 8:26 AM PDT
Rupert Murdoch fires back over "not fit" finding
NY Times bureau chief: Effect of hacking scandal report on News Corp. likely blunted because of Parliament party division
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May 2, 2012 | 8:19 AM PDT
Activist Chen Guangcheng wants to leave China amid fears for family's safety after leaving embassy
Chen Guangcheng fears for his safety after leaving U.S. Embassy over Chinese authorities' alleged threat against wife
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Play CBS Video May 2, 2012 | 9:31 AM PDT
Murdoch on hacking report: Unjustified and partisan
Rupert Murdoch is pushing back against a critical report on the tabloid hacking scandal. John Burns, London bureau chief for the The New York Times, talks to Charlie Rose and Gayle King about the fallout from the Parliamentary committee report.
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May 2, 2012 | 7:21 AM PDT
Activist Chen Guangcheng chose to stay in China to protect family from death threats, friend says
Chen Guangcheng takes deal to stay in China to protect threatened family over going into exile alone, activist says
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Play CBS Video May 2, 2012 | 6:13 AM PDT
OWS: Thousands take to the streets on May Day
The Occupy Wall Street movement marched in cities across the U.S., demanding an end to income and housing inequality. Gayle King reports.
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May 2, 2012 | 6:04 AM PDT
Janet Napolitano: Secret Service finds El Salvador stripper, prostitute allegations baseless
Agency finds no basis for allegations of agents hiring strippers, prostitutes ahead of Obama El Salvador visit
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Play CBS Video May 2, 2012 | 9:22 AM PDT
Pelley on Obama visit and Afghan pact
CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley, who has reported from the front lines of the Afghanistan war for more than a decade, joins Charlie Rose and Gayle King for discussion and analysis of President Obama's announcement on the war.
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Play CBS Video May 2, 2012 | 9:21 AM PDT
Obama on Afghan war: U.S. can see "the light of a new day"
President Obama made a highly-secret and quick trip to Afghanistan, where he met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai. The the two leaders signed an agreement committing the U.S. to continue sending military advisors and aid after combat troops go home in 2014. CBS News senior White House correspondent Bill Plante reports.
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May 2, 2012 | 5:23 AM PDT
Coroner: U.K. spy Gareth Williams death may remain a mystery
Young sleuth assigned to MI6 agency was found dead in 2010, stuffed into a duffle bag, and there is still little to go on
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Play CBS Video May 2, 2012 | 9:24 AM PDT
Deadly Taliban violence in wake of Obama's trip
The Taliban is claiming responsibility for an attack on a foreign compound in Kabul that occurred just a few hours after President Obama left the Afghan capital. The attack killed seven people. CBS News corespondent Clarissa Ward reports.
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May 2, 2012 | 5:02 AM PDT
Scott Pelley: Obama's Afghanistan address a message to Iran, Pakistan
President's Afghanistan speech seeks to reassure Pakistan's national security concerns, send warning to Iran
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Play CBS Video May 2, 2012 | 5:37 AM PDT
Chinese dissident back with his family
Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng is back with his family, after hiding for nearly a week inside the U.S. embassy, but the diplomatic dispute over his flight from house arrest may have only just begun. Sky-TV's Holly Williams reports.
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May 2, 2012 | 2:53 AM PDT
Aung San Suu Kyi sworn in to Burma parliament
Democracy activist who spent almost 2 decades under house arrest takes oath after quarter century fighting authoritarian rule
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May 2, 2012 | 2:11 AM PDT
11 killed in attack on Egyptian protesters in Cairo
Assailants attack group calling for end to military rule; Calm remains elusive in post-Mubarak era
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May 2, 2012 | 1:31 AM PDT
China activist Chen Guangcheng leaves U.S. Embassy, will stay in China
U.S. officials say blind lawyer who escaped house arrest has received assurances of life as a free man; China wants U.S. apology
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May 1, 2012 | 11:27 PM PDT
7 killed in Kabul in bomb, grenade attack on heels of Obama's Afghanistan visit
Taliban claims attack on foreign housing compound was response to Obama's visit; Assailants disguised themselves as women
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May 1, 2012 | 7:57 PM PDT
Explosions rock Kabul, Afghanistan, after Obama visits
Taliban claims credit for a car bomb targeting a military base in Kabul just hours after Obama's visit
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