Latest Assignment America Headlines
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February 2, 2009 | 9:30 AM PST
A Boy And His Hedgehog
CBS Evening News: Smart Kid Battles Mom And City Hall -- And Wins
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Play CBS Video January 29, 2009 | 4:30 AM PST
Surviving Flight 1549
Everyone knows the story: a U.S. Airways jetliner crashed into New York's Hudson River and all the passengers and crew were rescued. But, as Steve Hartman reports, there's a lot more to it than that.
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January 28, 2009 | 11:00 PM PST
After Hudson Crash, A 2nd Chance At Life
CBS Evening News: Surviving Flight 1549 Shook Casey Jones To The Core
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Play CBS Video January 24, 2009 | 12:45 AM PST
79-Year-Old Gets GED
If you have any doubt you can achieve anything you set your mind to, ask 79-year-old Randy Wilt about his latest achievement. Wilt passed the GED after 6 years of studying. Steve Hartman reports.
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January 23, 2009 | 6:00 PM PST
Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks
CBS Evening News: Randy Wilt's High School Diploma Was 79 Years In The Making
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Play CBS Video January 15, 2009 | 1:45 AM PST
Underdog March To Inauguration
The Bonnie Brae Knights are a marching band from N.J. composed of boys with troubled backgrounds. But, as Steve Hartman reports, this band will perform at this year?s presidential inauguration.
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Play CBS Video January 10, 2009 | 12:45 AM PST
'Money Experts' Apologize?
So-called money experts have written 2009 investment guides to help you get back the money you lost reading their advice from 2008. Steve Hartman reports on whether one expert is ready to apologize.
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January 9, 2009 | 6:00 PM PST
Schooling The Money "Experts"
CBS Evening News: They Wrote Investment Guides With Wild Predictions. What Do They Have To Say Now?
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November 8, 2010 | 8:30 AM PST
On Elephant Sanctuary, Unlikely Friends
CBS Evening News: Steve Hartman Looks At What Difference A Couple Of Tons Makes - Or Doesn't - For Two Old Friends
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Play CBS Video January 3, 2009 | 7:42 AM PST
The Animal Odd Couple
In this latest installment of CBS News' "Assignment America," Steve Hartman visits an animal sanctuary where a dog and an elephant have formed a very lasting, and unusual, friendship.
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December 19, 2008 | 5:30 PM PST
Kansas City's Secret Santa At It Again
CBS Evening News: In Tough Times, The Mysterious Money Man Isn't Cutting Back
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Play CBS Video December 12, 2008 | 1:04 PM PST
Legos Not For Child's Play
A former lawyer makes a better living as an artist by making incredible sculpture out of Legos. Steve Hartman reports for Assignment America.
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Play CBS Video December 12, 2008 | 1:04 PM PST
The Art Of Nathan Sawaya
"Only On The Web": Nathan Sawaya is a former lawyer who never stopped playing with Legos. He tells CBS News' Steve Hartman his unique Lego sculptures are exhibited and sold worldwide.
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December 12, 2008 | 5:04 PM PST
From Lawyer To Lego Legend
CBS Evening News: One Man Whose Love For Legos Never Got Old
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December 5, 2008 | 6:00 PM PST
Small Company Gives Employees Big Payout
CBS Evening News: Just When They Were Expecting Pink Slips, Employees Got Big Bonuses
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December 29, 2008 | 2:00 PM PST
Small Company Gives Employees Big Payout
CBS Evening News: Just When They Expect Pink Slips, Employees Get Big Bonus
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Play CBS Video December 5, 2008 | 6:15 PM PST
A Holiday Bonus
A company based in Chicago has a special surprise for its employees: huge holiday bonuses. Steve Hartman reports.
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Play CBS Video November 28, 2008 | 6:15 PM PST
San Diego's Highway Helper
Thomas Weller patrols the highways to make sure anyone in need is not overlooked. In return, he asks that they perform a good deed for someone else. Steve Hartman reports.
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November 21, 2008 | 6:00 PM PST
The Comeback Grandpa
CBS Evening News: After 50 Years Of Delay, One Man Finds His Dream On The College Basketball Court
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Play CBS Video November 21, 2008 | 6:30 PM PST
Senior Citizen's Freshman Year
After getting kicked out of school 52 years ago, 73-year-old Ken Mink returned to college to settle a score. And, as Steve Hartman reports, he's been able to set a record as well.
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Play CBS Video November 14, 2008 | 6:15 PM PST
Living To Dance
93-year-old Ginger Arn loves to dance and, after a lifetime of being the wallflower, she's finally breaking out. Steve Hartman reports on a story about fulfilling your dreams.
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November 14, 2008 | 7:00 PM PST
Finding The Perfect Dance Partner
CBS Evening News: After Five Decades Without Dancing, Ginger Meets Her Match
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December 29, 2008 | 6:00 PM PST
Finding The Perfect Dance Partner
CBS Evening News: After Five Decades Without Dancing, Ginger Meets Her Match
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Play CBS Video November 13, 2008 | 6:15 PM PST
A Chip Off The Old Canoe
Just like his grandfather-in-law, Bill Hafeman, who Charles Kuralt met 26 years ago, Ray Bozel is one of America's last birch bark canoe builders. Steve Hartman has more.
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Play CBS Video November 12, 2008 | 10:24 AM PST
In A New York Minute
In 1985, Charles Kuralt spent a day in the life of David Leopold, New York City's fastest bike messenger.
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