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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.
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Play CBS Video June 17, 2013 | 4:25 PM PDT
U.S. holds joint military exercises with Jordan
The civil war in Syria is starting to impact neighboring countries. The United States is sending the Assad dictatorship a message by holding joint military exercises with Jordan. Clarissa Ward reports.
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Play CBS Video June 17, 2013 | 4:29 PM PDT
Couple reeling from recession rewrites story, publishes romance novels
Last summer, Jack and Jasinda Wilder and their five children were deep in a financial crisis. In desperation, the couple self-published a series of steamy romance novels that started picking up followers online. In a year, the rookie authors had sold more than a million e-books. Anthony Mason reports.
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Play CBS Video June 17, 2013 | 4:24 PM PDT
Syria tensions make for chilly meeting between Obama, Putin
The U.S. and Russia still disagree about the Syrian civil war and how to end it. The tensions translated to awkward body language at a meeting between President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Major Garrett reports.
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Play CBS Video June 17, 2013 | 4:05 PM PDT
Snowden: "U.S. Government is not going to be able to cover this up"
From a secret location in Hong Kong, someone claiming to be Edward Snowden defended the leak of classified U.S. intelligence programs. The chat took place on the website of "The Guardian," which published Snowden's leaks. Bob Orr reports.
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Play CBS Video June 17, 2013 | 3:58 PM PDT
Hitman says Whitey Bulger "broke his heart" when he turned informant
John Martorano testified he was James "Whitey" Bulger's chief executioner and best friend. He said that loyalty evaporated when he learned Bulger was a government informant. Elaine Quijano reports.
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Play CBS Video June 17, 2013 | 3:57 PM PDT
SCOTUS: States can't require voters to prove citizenship
An Arizona law required residents to show a driver's license, birth certificate, passport or other proof of citizenship when they registered to vote. The state said it was necessary to combat fraud, but the Supreme Court ruled Monday that Arizona was asking too much. Jan Crawford reports.
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Play CBS Video June 16, 2013 | 4:48 PM PDT
Pope blesses thousands Harley Davidson motorcycles
Tens of thousands of Harley Davidson motorcycle owners trekked to Vatican City to mark the machine's 110th anniversary with a blessing from Pope Francis. Allen Pizzey reports.
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Play CBS Video June 16, 2013 | 4:43 PM PDT
On the front lines of the Keystone pipeline debate
Mayor of Glasgow, Montana, says his town welcomes the Keystone pipeline, but other Montana residents have doubts. Michelle Miller reports.
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Play CBS Video June 16, 2013 | 4:40 PM PDT
Crucial early education program badly hurt by federal cuts
Federally-funded education programs like Head Start face cuts in staff and salaries due to the sequester, putting a strain on the families who rely on them for their children's education. Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson reports.
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Play CBS Video June 16, 2013 | 4:37 PM PDT
Nelson Mandela's health said to be improving
Nelson Mandela remains in the hospital for the ninth day in a row, but his health is reportedly improving. A debate is growing on how much medical treatment a man in his condition should receive, and whether it's time to let him go. Mark Phillips reports.
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Play CBS Video June 16, 2013 | 4:36 PM PDT
Russian President critical of U.S. plans to arm Syrian rebels
In London on the eve of the G8 summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin sharply criticized recently-announced U.S. plans to arm Syrian rebels, saying, "One should hardly back those who kill their enemy and eat their organs."
