Latest CBS Evening News: Couric Notebook Videos

  • Notebook: New START Treaty Play CBS Video

    December 2, 2010 | 5:02 PM PST

    Notebook: New START Treaty

    Katie Couric discusses the New START nuclear arms treaty between the U.S. and Russia and the possibility of it being ratified by the Senate.

  • Notebook: Debt Panel Play CBS Video

    December 1, 2010 | 1:48 PM PST

    Notebook: Debt Panel

    Katie Couric discusses the the launch of the CBS Evening News series "Tough Choices," which will analyze the debt commission's plan to trim $4 trillion dollars from the deficit.

  • Notebook: Climate Change Play CBS Video

    November 30, 2010 | 1:51 PM PST

    Notebook: Climate Change

    Katie Couric discusses the reignited debate over global warming in Washington D.C. Couric comments on scientists' opinions regarding climate change and newly elected skeptics in Congress.

  • Notebook: Wikileaks Play CBS Video

    November 29, 2010 | 1:47 PM PST

    Notebook: Wikileaks

    Katie Couric discusses the website WikiLeaks that just released 250,000 State Dept. documents. Couric comments on the dilemma for the U.S. and whether the website committed an actual crime.

  • Notebook: Talking Vs. Texting Play CBS Video

    November 23, 2010 | 2:09 PM PST

    Notebook: Talking Vs. Texting

    Talking on cell phones is down 25 percent from 2007, mostly because of the popularity of texting. Katie Couric discusses text messaging and comments that some messages can't be delivered in 140 characters or less.

  • Notebook: TSA Play CBS Video

    November 22, 2010 | 1:36 PM PST

    Notebook: TSA

    Katie Couric discusses the backlash against the TSA from unhappy passengers who say the new full body scanners violate their privacy. Couric comments on finding the balance between liberty and safety.

  • Notebook: Lame Duck Play CBS Video

    November 17, 2010 | 1:56 PM PST

    Notebook: Lame Duck

    Katie Couric discusses the current Congressional lame duck session, where members of the 111th Congress who were not re-elected return to work until January.

  • Notebook: Daydream Believers Play CBS Video

    November 16, 2010 | 5:13 PM PST

    Notebook: Daydream Believers

    Katie Couric discusses a study that found people who frequently think about being somewhere else are more likely to be unhappy. Couric comments that staying in the present will show you how happy you can be.

  • Notebook: Gene Patents Play CBS Video

    November 15, 2010 | 3:14 PM PST

    Notebook: Gene Patents

    Katie Couric discusses the court battle challenging the patents on two genes linked to breast and ovarian cancer. Couric comments that access shouldn't be limited to something as basic as our DNA.

  • Notebook: Japanese Lesson Play CBS Video

    November 12, 2010 | 4:22 PM PST

    Notebook: Japanese Lesson

    As President Obama travels to Japan during a trip to Asia, Katie Couric notes that perhaps the U.S. could learn a lesson or two from the similar economic hardships the Japanese faced during the 1990s.

  • Notebook: Eleventh Hour Play CBS Video

    November 11, 2010 | 2:17 PM PST

    Notebook: Eleventh Hour

    On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, a treaty brought an end to World War One. Katie Couric comments on Veterans Day, where we remember and celebrate all the heroes who fought bravely to defend our nation and our way of life.

  • Notebook: Drug Testing Play CBS Video

    November 10, 2010 | 4:35 PM PST

    Notebook: Drug Testing

    Katie Couric discusses the controversy over firing workers who fail drug tests because they are taking legally prescribed medication.

  • Notebook: Drowsy Driving Play CBS Video

    November 9, 2010 | 2:42 PM PST

    Notebook: Drowsy Driving

    Katie Couric discusses drowsy driving among different groups of people in the U.S. Couric comments that the percentage of deaths caused by drowsy drivers should be a startling wake up call for all of us.

  • Notebook: Cheesy Deals Play CBS Video

    November 8, 2010 | 1:53 PM PST

    Notebook: Cheesy Deals

    Katie Couric discusses the organization Dairy Management and its partnerships with ILoveCheese.com and Domino's Pizza. Couric comments that it's one thing to support dairy farmers, but good health is a much more important goal.

  • Notebook: Divided Government Play CBS Video

    November 4, 2010 | 5:30 PM PDT

    Notebook: Divided Government

    Katie Couric discusses the results of the midterm election. Couric comments that the Republicans and Democrats should try and hear the voice of the American people who want compromise on key issues.

  • Notebook: Women Candidates Play CBS Video

    November 4, 2010 | 1:39 PM PDT

    Notebook: Women Candidates

    "The year of the woman it was not," says Katie Couric. A record number of women ran for Senate, but the number in Congress could fall come January.

  • Notebook: Noise Play CBS Video

    November 2, 2010 | 2:50 PM PDT

    Notebook: Noise

    Katie Couric discusses the new series of recommendations by the National Academy of Engineering that includes labeling products for noise levels. Couric comments on the importance of preventing gradual hearing loss over time.

  • Notebook: Three's a Crowd Play CBS Video

    November 1, 2010 | 1:47 PM PDT

    Notebook: Three's a Crowd

    Katie Couric discusses past three-way races like the current Senate race in Alaska. Couric comments that on Election Day, we'll find out if the old cliché holds true: that three's a crowd.

  • Notebook: Headstones Play CBS Video

    October 29, 2010 | 1:57 PM PDT

    Notebook: Headstones

    With Halloween coming, the spirits moved us to go beyond the headlines to the headstones. Katie Couric comments on some of the most memorable headstones from notable celebrities.

  • Notebook: Early Voters Play CBS Video

    October 28, 2010 | 3:27 PM PDT

    Notebook: Early Voters

    Katie Couric discusses early voting and election turnout. Couric comments that convenience can be a good thing, but more opportunities shouldn't be an excuse for not voting at all.