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Play CBS Video June 19, 2013 | 5:32 PM PDT
Country music star Slim Whitman dies of heart failure
Slim Whitman died Wednesday from heart failure. The singer know for "Indian Love Call" and his trademark yodel was 90-years-old. He once said he hoped to be remembered for two things: a good voice, and a clean suit. Scott Pelley reports.
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Play CBS Video June 19, 2013 | 4:23 PM PDT
Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington descendent fights modern-day slavery
Being the descendent of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington could be intimidating for some, but Ken Morris' background inspired him to fight modern-day slavery. Jim Axelrod reports.
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Play CBS Video June 19, 2013 | 4:17 PM PDT
American Medical Association declares obesity a disease
The American Medical Association declared obesity a disease, leaving many doctors hoping that this changes the way insurance companies view covering treatment. Weight loss surgery is covered by Medicare and insurance companies when there are complications such as diabetes and high blood pressure, but patients who have not yet developed these problems are denied coverage. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
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Play CBS Video June 19, 2013 | 4:21 PM PDT
Critics worry family, government are prolonging Mandela's suffering
Nelson Mandela has been in the hospital for nearly two weeks. Mandela family members are said to be trying to decide how much medical intervention is too much for an old and sick man. Mark Phillips reports.
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Play CBS Video June 19, 2013 | 4:16 PM PDT
Clean-up solution at Hanford Nuclear Plant is billions over budget
The clean-up at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington costs U.S. taxpayers $2 billion every year. The $13 billion plant that is supposed to monitor the cleaning has been plagued with technical challenges since the project began in 2000. Carter Evans investigates.
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Play CBS Video June 19, 2013 | 4:06 PM PDT
Joint military exercises in Jordan send signal to Assad
As Syria's civil war rages on just beyond the border with Jordan, the U.S. is participating in joint military exercises -- complete with 8,000 troops, F-16s, and cobra attack helicopters -- that are sending a message to the Syrian dictator to stay out. Clarissa Ward reports.
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Play CBS Video June 19, 2013 | 4:01 PM PDT
Russia not sold on idea of nuclear warhead reduction
Russia and congressional Republicans are not yet sold on President Obama's proposal to cut America's nuclear arsenal by a third if Russia does the same. Russian President Vladimir Putin said he won't reduce his arsenal without concessions from the U.S. on missile defense systems. Major Garrett reports.
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Play CBS Video June 19, 2013 | 3:59 PM PDT
FBI director confirms minimal use of drones for surveillance
The FBI's use of drones was a secret until Wednesday, when the agency's director, Robert Mueller, answered a question from Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley during testimony on Capitol Hill. Mueller said the FBI does use drones for minimal surveillance and to get "eyes-on" details at crime scenes. Bob Orr reports.
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Play CBS Video June 19, 2013 | 3:59 PM PDT
Federal Reserve raises its predictions for growth and jobs
Ben Bernanke said the economy is doing well enough that the Federal Reserve is likely to ease back on a bond-buying program that has kept interest rates at record-low rates. The prospect of higher interest rates sent the Dow down more than 200 points. Anthony Mason reports.
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Play CBS Video June 19, 2013 | 2:32 PM PDT
August 23, 2000: NTSB releases findings of TWA Flight 800 probe
From the archives: Bob Orr reports on the findings of the NTSB investigation into the crash of TWA Flight 800.
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Play CBS Video June 19, 2013 | 1:55 PM PDT
World's vegetation seen in stunning satellite imagery
While 75 percent of the planet is a relatively unchanging shade of ocean blue, the remaining surface goes through stages of green. In this NASA/NOAA imagery capturing April 2012 to April 2013, the darkest green areas are the lushest in vegetation, while the lightest could be snow covered, drought impacted or just un-vegetated rock.
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Play CBS Video June 18, 2013 | 5:19 PM PDT
Two teens stranded 8,000 feet up on cliff rescued by chopper
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.
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Play CBS Video June 18, 2013 | 4:38 PM PDT
Hi-tech giant spends millions to create next generation of Edisons
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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Play CBS Video June 18, 2013 | 4:40 PM PDT
Colo. state senator faces recall after passage of gun control law
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.
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Play CBS Video June 18, 2013 | 4:27 PM PDT
Afghan military officially takes control of country's security
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.
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Play CBS Video June 18, 2013 | 4:23 PM PDT
President Obama defends decisions on surveillance and Syria
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.
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Play CBS Video June 18, 2013 | 4:04 PM PDT
David Coleman Headley: Terror sleeper agent foiled by NSA
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.
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Play CBS Video June 18, 2013 | 4:04 PM PDT
Officials say NSA programs stopped over 50 potential terror attacks
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.
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Play CBS Video June 17, 2013 | 4:32 PM PDT
Colo. Black Forest fire has died down, yet danger remains
The worst fire in Colorado's history, the Black Forrest fire, has consumed 24 square miles. While the flames have finally died down, the danger is not over yet. Firefighters still must extinguish embers deep in the forest floor. Barry Peterson reports.
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Play CBS Video June 17, 2013 | 4:31 PM PDT
What does the new Iranian president mean for the rest of the world?
During the past eight years, Iran has refused to open its nuclear program up to international scrutiny. But on Monday, President-elect Hassan Rowhani said Iran was "ready to show more transparency to the world." Elizabeth Palmer reports.
