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Commentaries
Two dads' Top 10 Things learned from their child
Untraditional fathers offer lessons gleaned from their young daughter, including the value of a cuddle, a song, or a nap
Tony Blair celebrates American independence
Britain's former Prime Minister on what makes America great
A birthday tribute to Bush 41
How history may be giving George Herbert Walker Bush a kinder, gentler verdict on his one-term presidency
Ben Stein: "Arab Spring" is a fraud
Says street movements in Middle East mean U.S. is losing valuable allies - and Iran is reaping a "gigantic regional coup"
Tavis Smiley: What did birthers give us? Ignorance
Says U.S. was hijacked by factually-challenged minority that led national debate down a slippery slope
Ben Stein: No more voodoo economics!
Says U.S. will not go broke but Americans must live within our means - and can, by raising taxes on the rich and cutting programs
Ban the Benjamins!
Tim Noah tells the U.S. Treasury how it can prevent criminals and despots from hoarding and trafficking in $100 bills
Edelstein: Enough with the awards already
Film critic says the Oscars should be less about Oscars and more about movies
Egypt Proved Change Is Possible, Sexy and Cool!
Mona Eltahawy Says Revolution Toppled Stereotypes of Arabs As Well as a Dictator
Ben Stein's Dream GOP Candidate? Barack Obama
Says President Has Moved So Far to the Right He Offers Republicans Best Chance of Capturing the White House in 2012
Healthcare Reform Opponents May Rue a Victory
Russ Ferguson: If Individual Mandate Is Ruled Unconstitutional, Government May Opt for Public Option Instead
WikiLeaks: World Leaders Are Real People, Too
Mo Rocca Finds Cables Show Major Players on World Stage Are Feckless, Vain and Know How to Party
Ben Stein: Charlie Rangel Still a Hero to Me
Says Korean War Exemplar Was Censured for Almost Nothing
Nancy Giles Talks Coffee
Getting Answers to the Burning Questions Surrounding the Beloved Bean
Ben Stein: New Boss "Same as the Old Boss"
Says Change Brought on Election Night Doesn't Mean Politicians Have Changed Their Tune - and They'd Better
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In recent decades, South Carolina has become the Democratic Party's make-or-break proving ground for White House hopefuls - and Jim Clyburn, the state's sole Black Democrat in the House, is one of the party's most important voices.
Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere."
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Book excerpt: "The First Eight" by Jim Clyburn
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
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Prosecutors allege d4vd killed teen to silence her
Prosecutors on Wednesday alleged singer d4vd killed Celeste Rivas Hernandez to silence her "before she ruined his music career." CBS News Los Angeles reporter Hunter Sowards has the latest.
Coast Guard commandant on power outages
Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday told CBS News' Nicole Sganga that several Coast Guard stations across the country recently lost power, water or gas. Service has been restored, but he warns more outages could happen as the DHS shutdown continues.
Immigration applicants to face stricter security checks: Docs
According to internal government documents obtained by CBS News, the Trump administration is ordering enhanced security checks for broad categories of immigrants applying for various legal immigration benefits. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Tech companies post earnings amid bubble concerns
Four of the biggest tech companies reported earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday. Adam Levine, senior tech writer for Barron's, joins CBS News to discuss.
Grandpa finishes the world's largest puzzle
In retirement, Lou Salas decided to take on a 29-foot puzzle, a map of the globe and its wonders. After over four years, he got to the end. Tony Dokoupil speaks with him about the lesson he's learned.