The Early Show's 2007 Rewind
As 2008 kicks off, The Early Show takes a look back at the big stories of 2007 -- those we lived and talked about and those that made us laugh, think and cry.
Southern California Wildfires
One story that means a lot to us at The Early Show unfolded in October in California, where a series of wildfires destroyed over 2,000 homes, killed 14 people and forced more than half a million to flee -- the largest evacuation in state history.
We met many residents during the crises, including Christie Williams - who despite losing so much - still found some hope at Thanksgiving, which is when CBS News correspondent Sandra Hughes filed this story. We hope so much good luck comes their way in 2008!
Heartwarming Letters To The Troops
The holidays are often tough on our soldiers who are in harm's way and for loved ones waiting for them back home. In 2007, Dave Price had the opportunity to meet many of the men and women serving in Iraq and had the privilege to deliver some special letters.
Dave adds his thanks to all to the soldiers and to the fine people we met at Glebe Elementary School and VFW Post 3150 in Arlington, Va.
Remembering Barbaro
The world of horse racing suffered a terrible loss when Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized following a devastating injury he sustained during the Preakness in the spring of 2006. Early Show correspondent and veterinarian Dr. Debbye Turner had an exclusive conversation with the doctor who was faced with the difficult decision of putting Barbaro to rest.
Dr. Dean Richardson is trained to be logical, rational, and cool under pressure. But as Turner reports, Barbaro's doctor and spokesman couldn't help getting emotionally involved with the horse america had fallen in love with.
Tasered Ohio Woman Describes Agony
There was a lot of news about people being tasered in 2007. One case that we followed was the 38-year-old single mother from Ohio who was repeatedly tasered by a police officer. Early Show anchor Hannah Storm had an exclusive interview with the victim.
Since the story first aired, the police officer who tasered Heidi Gill has been fired for an unrelated case, which he is appealing. Gill is planning to file a multi-million dollar civil lawsuit against Officer Richard Kovatch and the Warren, Ohio Police Department.
Living A Virtual Life On The Internet
Close to 10 million people become the person of their dreams in the virtual world called "Second Life." Early Show national correspondent Tracy Smith visits a computer-generated environment that's more realistic than you might imagine. Second Life is an online community where real people can be or do anything they want. For some, it's just a game. For others, it's a chance at a whole new life. And what if that second life leads to a second, virtual marriage? Is it cheating? You be the judge.
Lakshmi: The Miracle Baby
In Bangalore, India, there's a baby we just fell in love with. Her name is Lakshmi. She was born with two extra arms and two extra legs. A team of 30 doctors spent over 24 hours and operated on the beautiful 2-year-old. Dave Price traveled to Bangalore following the successful operation to meet with the surgeon who led the effort to save baby Lakshmi. Just over a month after her surgery, the little girl returned home and doctors expect her to be fine -- truly a miracle baby after all.
Diana's Legacy
A decade ago Princess Diana's death provoked scenes of extreme mourning in London. Now, ten years later... what do we remember about the People's Princess? Correspondent Sheila MacVicar looked back at her legacy.
Helmsley's Dog Gets Death Threats
When multi-billionare Leona Helmsley passed away and left a small fortune to her dog named Trouble, it made for some interesting headlines. But when Trouble's $12 million inheritance put her in danger, Early Show national correspondent Tracy Smith broke the news exclusively. Tracy got an inside look at a day in the life of the Paris Hilton of puppies...a unparalleled dog's life seen only here.
"Richistan"
This past fall we presented a series on a place we call "Richistan" - you won't find it on any map, the only way to get there is to be a billionaire. Early Show national correspondent Jeff Glor took us for a tour: 
Modern Day Knights
This next story is about an unlikely pair of heroes: two men who've been around the world eight or nine times on their own, helping the poorest people in the most remote places on the planet. They've slept in potato cellars and palaces, have met kings and spies and have faced it all with a unique sense of humor.
An Uplifting A Story: The Bras Turns 100
2007 marked an important milestone for that most intimate of undergarments: the bra. As correspondent Tracy Smith reports, The Foundation of Women's Wear had reason to celebrate a year that was...off the hook. These days, bras are offering more support than ever. Over the past 15 years, the average bra size has gone up...from a 34B to 36C.