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April 1, 2013 | 6:38 AM PDT
Gen. Myers: North Koreans threats "rhetoric and posturing"
Former Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Richard Myers, said North Korean military technology is antiquated
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Play CBS Video April 1, 2013 | 7:52 AM PDT
Congress close to immigration deal?
A major obstacle has been overcome in the quest for immigration reform and now labor and big business both signed off on it. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
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Play CBS Video March 30, 2013 | 9:04 AM PDT
North Korea "partially" bluffing
Former U.S. ambassador Gov. Bill Richardson gives insight into the rhetoric and posturing between North Korea, South Korea, and the United States.
CBS This Morning: Saturday
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Play CBS Video April 5, 2013 | 11:12 AM PDT
North Korea in "state of war" with the South
North Korea dictator Kim Jong Un has positioned rockets to fire against both South Korea and the United States in a show of power. Bill Plante reports.
CBS This Morning: Saturday
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Play CBS Video March 29, 2013 | 7:54 AM PDT
Obama: "Don't get squishy" on gun control
President Obama renewed his push for tighter gun control with an emotional plea to lawmakers. CBS News' Bill Plante reports.
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Play CBS Video March 28, 2013 | 7:40 AM PDT
Ashley Judd won't run for U.S. Senate
Actress Ashley Judd said she is not running for the U.S. Senate after rumors swirled for months that she might run against Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.
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Play CBS Video March 28, 2013 | 7:39 AM PDT
Obama urges Supreme Court justices to change DOMA
The Supreme Court is now considering whether or not to strike down part or all of the Defense of Marriage Act. President Obama spoke out on the issue on Telemundo Thursday, saying states that have recognized same-sex marriages must have their decision respected by the federal government. Charlie Rose reports.
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Play CBS Video March 28, 2013 | 7:33 AM PDT
Nelson Mandela hospitalized for lung infection
South African officials say Nelson Mandela was admitted to a Johannesburg hospital suffering from a recurring lung infection. CBS News' Emma Hurd reports.
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Play CBS Video March 28, 2013 | 7:32 AM PDT
North Korea's war rhetoric raising new fears
North Korea could be moving closer than ever to nuclear war and they have cut off their hotline with South Korea. CBS News' Major Garrett reports on the situation and what the U.S. is doing about it.
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Play CBS Video March 27, 2013 | 5:18 AM PDT
Obama appoints first female director of Secret Service
President Obama appointed Julia Pierson as head of the Secret Service -- the first female director of the agency. Senior correspondent John Miller talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the history-making appointment.
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March 26, 2013 | 10:46 AM PDT
Peng Liyuan: China's first lady of fashion
From glamorous pop star to fashionable first lady, take a look at Peng Liyuan's style
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March 26, 2013 | 5:47 AM PDT
Note to Self: Jim McGreevey
The former New Jersey governor, who resigned after admitting to a gay, extramarital affair writes a note to his younger, closeted self
CBS This Morning
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March 26, 2013 | 5:40 AM PDT
NRA targets Newtown voters with robo-calls
Automated calls draw criticism as state considers bill requiring background checks for gun purchasers
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March 26, 2013 | 5:32 AM PDT
Obama to sign spending bill, but it's not what he hoped for
Short-term budget bill contains cuts that the president would rather not enact
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Play CBS Video March 26, 2013 | 9:10 AM PDT
Obama to sign budget bill, begrudgingly
President Obama will sign a bill this week that keeps the government running through the fiscal year but it's a bill that he would rather not approve because it also means at least some massive spending cuts. CBS News' Bill Plante reports.
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Play CBS Video March 25, 2013 | 7:18 AM PDT
IRS says "Star Trek" spoof was a mistake
The Internal Revenue Service says a "Star Trek" parody that they made for a training conference three years ago was a mistake. Charlie Rose reports.
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Play CBS Video March 25, 2013 | 5:53 AM PDT
Kerry in Kabul, to meet with Karzai
Secretary of State John Kerry flew to Kabul, Afghanistan to meet with President Hamid Karzai. Charlie Rose reports.
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March 25, 2013 | 5:14 AM PDT
Prince Harry to visit the U.S. in May
Palace outlines prince's agenda; work with wounded veterans to be primary focus
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Play CBS Video March 25, 2013 | 7:33 AM PDT
Budget at last? Senate passes $3.7T plan
The Senate is on a spring break for two weeks, but before they left, passed the first budget in four years - a Democratic plan that barely made it through. Gayle King reports.
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March 25, 2013 | 4:43 AM PDT
Bloomberg unleashes $12M of gun control ads in 13 states
NYC mayor is spending his own money to push the ad campaign from the Mayors Against Illegal Guns coalition during the Congressional recess
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Play CBS Video March 23, 2013 | 5:40 AM PDT
Supreme Court to soon decide major same-sex issues
The Supreme Court will soon hear two days of arguments in two different gay marriage cases to decide if DOMA and Prop 8 are legal. Jan Crawford reports.
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Play CBS Video March 23, 2013 | 5:21 AM PDT
Aid for Syrian refugees drying up
As more people flee to Jordan to escape the fighting between the Assad regime and rebels, aid money is becoming scarce. Margaret Brennan reports.
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Play CBS Video March 23, 2013 | 5:14 AM PDT
President Obama's Mideast trip comes to an end
The last stop on President Obama's Mideast trip was to Jordan to promise more aid to help Syrian refugees. Major Garrett reports.
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Play CBS Video March 22, 2013 | 8:04 AM PDT
N.J. kids quiz Gov. Christie on limo, meeting FLOTUS
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie visited the Stone Harbor Elementary School -- recently reopened after being damaged by Superstorm Sandy -- where he answered kindergartener's questions. Norah O'Donnell reports.
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Play CBS Video March 22, 2013 | 5:00 AM PDT
Obama wraps up Israel trip, heads to Jordan
President Obama's three-day visit to Israel comes to a close- and the president is set to go to Jordan next. Major Garrett reports.
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