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6/18: Officials say NSA stopped over 50 potential terror attacks; Hi-tech giant creates next generation of Edisons

Tue Jun 18 17:46:29 PDT 2013

General Keith Alexander said the NSA's surveillance programs have helped stop more than 50 potential strikes since the 9/11 attacks. At least 10 of them involved homeland-based threats. Bob Orr reports; and, in a pilot program in Tucson, Ariz., aerospace and defense contractor Raytheon is spending $100 million in hopes of inspiring future engineers and technology professionals. Anthony Mason reports.

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6/18: Officials say NSA stopped over 50 potential terror attacks; Hi-tech giant creates next generation of Edisons
20:18 June 18, 2013

6/18: Officials say NSA stopped over 50 potential terror attacks; Hi-tech giant creates next generation of Edisons

Tue Jun 18 17:46:29 PDT 2013

General Keith Alexander said the NSA's surveillance programs have helped stop more than 50 potential strikes since the 9/11 attacks. At least 10 of them involved homeland-based threats. Bob Orr reports; and, in a pilot program in Tucson, Ariz., aerospace and defense contractor Raytheon is spending $100 million in hopes of inspiring future engineers and technology professionals. Anthony Mason reports.
Two teens stranded 8,000 feet up on cliff rescued by chopper
0:24 June 18, 2013

Two teens stranded 8,000 feet up on cliff rescued by chopper

Tue Jun 18 17:19:35 PDT 2013

In Sierra Buttes, Calif., two boys hiked up a jagged cliff and ended up stranded 8,000 feet up. The California Highway Patrol sent a chopper and had to lower a harness to carry them to safety, since climbing down was not an option. Scott Pelley reports.
Colo. state senator faces recall after passage of gun control law
1:58 June 18, 2013

Colo. state senator faces recall after passage of gun control law

Tue Jun 18 16:40:05 PDT 2013

Led by state Senate President John Morse, Colorado passed new gun control laws in March. Now, opponents of the law are trying to remove Morse from office. Barry Petersen reports.
Hi-tech giant spends millions to create next generation of Edisons
2:07 June 18, 2013

Hi-tech giant spends millions to create next generation of Edisons

Tue Jun 18 16:38:32 PDT 2013

In a pilot program in Tucson, Ariz., aerospace and defense contractor Raytheon is spending $100 million in hopes of inspiring future engineers and technology professionals. Anthony Mason reports.
Afghan military officially takes control of country's security
1:09 June 18, 2013

Afghan military officially takes control of country's security

Tue Jun 18 16:27:46 PDT 2013

President Obama's plan for leaving Afghanistan reached a new milestone Tuesday as the Afghan military officially took responsibility for the country's security. The White House also said it would try again to hold peace talks with the Taliban. Major Garrett reports.
President Obama defends decisions on surveillance and Syria
4:47 June 18, 2013

President Obama defends decisions on surveillance and Syria

Tue Jun 18 16:23:38 PDT 2013

In an interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose, President Barack Obama defended the NSA surveillance programs and his recent decision to provide military support to the Syrian opposition in that country's civil war.
David Coleman Headley: Terror sleeper agent foiled by NSA
1:44 June 18, 2013

David Coleman Headley: Terror sleeper agent foiled by NSA

Tue Jun 18 16:04:20 PDT 2013

Daoud Gilani was the classic example of a terrorist sleeper agent. Born in Washington, D.C., he became radicalized and changed his name to David Coleman Headley. John Miller explains how he traveled the world on a U.S. passport, setting up terrorist attacks before he was eventually caught.
Officials say NSA programs stopped over 50 potential terror attacks
2:04 June 18, 2013

Officials say NSA programs stopped over 50 potential terror attacks

Tue Jun 18 16:04:15 PDT 2013

General Keith Alexander said the NSA's surveillance programs have helped stop more than 50 potential strikes since the 9/11 attacks. At least 10 of them involved homeland-based threats. Bob Orr reports.
Bachmann: Did the NSA target the president's "political enemies"?
1:03 June 18, 2013

Bachmann: Did the NSA target the president's "political enemies"?

Tue Jun 18 14:33:36 PDT 2013

Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., asked during a House Intelligence Committee hearing whether the National Security Agency ever targeted for wiretapping the "political enemies" of the current administration.
Girl who lost feet in lawnmower accident walks again
1:28 June 18, 2013

Girl who lost feet in lawnmower accident walks again

Tue Jun 18 14:02:12 PDT 2013

Two-year-old Ireland Nugent fitted with prosthetic feet following April lawnmower accident
Boehner: After Kermit Gosnell trial, "vast majority" supports abortion bill
0:35 June 18, 2013

Boehner: After Kermit Gosnell trial, "vast majority" supports abortion bill

Tue Jun 18 13:25:40 PDT 2013

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said a bill banning abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy won't turn women off to the GOP because of "horrific acts" like Kermit Gosnell's.
Biden: "We have not given up" on reforming gun laws
3:06 June 18, 2013

Biden: "We have not given up" on reforming gun laws

Tue Jun 18 12:34:48 PDT 2013

Vice President Joe Biden said he knows "for a fact" that some lawmakers who voted down a comprehensive bill to strengthen gun safety laws "wonder now whether that was a prudent vote."
Obama: US will meet Taliban ahead of Afghan-led peace process
2:28 June 18, 2013

Obama: US will meet Taliban ahead of Afghan-led peace process

Tue Jun 18 12:05:38 PDT 2013

President Obama said the United States will meet the Taliban for peace talks in Doha, but insisted an "Afghan-owned peace process is the best way to end the violence" in a region torn apart by a bloody 12-year war.
Boehner: "Maybe" I'll lose my job over immigration reform
2:23 June 18, 2013

Boehner: "Maybe" I'll lose my job over immigration reform

Tue Jun 18 11:46:55 PDT 2013

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said with a grin that "maybe" he'll lose his job if he brings a comprehensive immigration reform bill to the House floor without the backing of his conference.
Lemurs have a new home at the San Diego Zoo
1:07 June 18, 2013

Lemurs have a new home at the San Diego Zoo

Tue Jun 18 11:36:48 PDT 2013

Five lemurs from Madagascar are now living at the San Diego Zoo. The ring-tailed and wide-eyed creatures live in a free-range exhibit called "Lemur Walk," which allows visitors close-up views of these friendly animals.