• Israelis Skeptical Of Obama
Barack Obama met with Israeli leaders trying to allay fears that he doesn't fully support the Jewish state's special relationship with the United States. Sheila MacVicar reports.
• Dolly Batters Lone Star State
Hurricane Dolly made landfall along the South Texas-Mexico border, smashing windows and snapping electric lines with initial wind speeds over 100 mph. Dave Price reports.
• House Bails Out Lenders
The House has passed a bill which will grant $25 billion to embattled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. As Jim Axelrod reports, President Bush has relented and will sign the bill.
• McCain On Troop Surge Mix Up
"CBS News RAW:" Appearing before a group of journalists, John McCain defended one of his previous statements in a prior interview with Katie Couric concerning the U.S. military troop surge in Iraq.
• Intelligence Expert On Iran
In an exclusive interview, Katie Couric speaks with Ephraim Halevy, the former head of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad, about mounting tensions between the Jewish state and Iran.
• A Culinary Revolution
Chef Alice Waters' love for good food started a culinary empire. Now her passion is at the heart of a "delicious revolution" for healthier eating. John Blackstone reports.
• Dental Care Without Insurance
Over 100 million Americans do not have dental insurance. Thousands seek help at free dental care clinics that are often overwhelmed with the high demand for their services. Seth Doane reports.
• Obama Visits Israel
Sen. Barack Obama visited Israel during his trip to the Middle East and was immediately exposed to the age-old Israel/Palestine conflict. CBS News Off-air Reporter Maria Gavrilovic explains.
• Prospect Of A Nuclear Iran
During his visit to Israel, Barack Obama defended his proposal to negotiate with Iran using "big sticks and big carrots." Katie Couric reports.
• Eye On Pre-Diabetes
Doctors are now taking more aggressive measures in order to help the 57 million Americans at risk of developing diabetes. As Dr. Jon LaPook reports, a healthy diet and exercise are essential.
• Notebook: Minimum Wage
Minimum wage has risen to $6.55, a welcome boost for many workers. But it could lead to economic problems for struggling businesses. Bianca Solorzano comments.
• Dolly Hits South Texas
Residents along the Texas Gulf coast are witnessing the damaging and powerful effects of Hurricane Dolly, which has been upgraded to a category 2 storm. Joel Brown reports from South Padre Island.
• The Science Of Living Longer
The average life expectancy of the modern day American is 78 years. But thanks to science, that number could be much higher in the not too distant future. Daniel Sieberg reports.
• Earthquake Rocks Japan
"CBS News RAW": An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck off the coast of Northern Japan, injuring 43 people and causing blackout and landslides. NO AUDIO
• Chicago Buys Back Guns
Chicago officials say that a $100 MasterCard award has been convincing people to hand in their firearms to local churches. WBBM's Mike Parker reports on this plan to cut back on street violence.
• Winehouse Immortalized In Wax
A wax figure of Amy Winehouse was unveiled by her parents in London. The singer's father said Winehouse needed "the boost" because her husband was recently sentenced to 27 months in prison.
• Bloomberg, Gates Stop Smokers
"CBS News RAW:" New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and philanthropist billionaire Bill Gates have announced a multi-million dollar initiative to convince people across the world to stop smoking.
• Amanda Peet's 'X'-Cellent Role
Actress Amanda Peet stars as agent Dakota Whitney in the new "X-Files" movie. She talks with Harry Smith about the blockbuster thriller and her love of the classic film "Tootsie."
• 6-Legged Deer Attacked By Dog
"CBS News RAW": Veterinarians at a north Georgia college are treating a six-legged dear for injuries it sustained after being attacked by a dog.
• Rules Of The Obama House
The Obama family gets personal in the upcoming issue of People magazine. Harry Smith and Lara Spencer talk about some of the Obama house rules.