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The full episode of The CBS Evening News from March 13, 2014.

Sources say Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 continued to send signals to satellites for several hours after it lost contact with air traffic controllers. Investigators strongly suspect the plane turned west and headed back across the Malay Peninsula; and, General Motors acknowledged that it knew about an issue with ignition switches turning off in 2001 in Saturn Ions, but a comparable ignition cylinder was put in Chevy Cobalts and other cars starting in 2004.

Mar 13, 2014
20:50

The full episode of The CBS Evening News from March 14, 2014.

Sources say two communications systems on Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 stopped working, one after the other, before the flight vanished from civilian radar screens; and, Steve Hartman meets a high school wrestler whose dad was diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer. The teen took it upon himself to try to make the disease disappear -- if only for a moment.

Mar 14, 2014
21:19

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 1, 2014 edition

The Philadelphia area received twice as much rain in a day than it gets in a month, and water from the flooded Schuylkill River surrounded buildings and submerged cars and roads. New York City experienced its tenth wettest day on record; and, Carol Daly suffers from advanced Alzheimer's, and her husband Mike provides full-time care. Laughter, love and duty still hold the couple together as Carol's world shrinks and Mike's burden grows.

May 1, 2014
20:32

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from May 13, 2014

The Dow and S&P are hitting all-time highs, but one veteran trader says the pace is making him nervous and that the market is not a reflection of the economy. Anthony Mason reports on whether the surge is a bubble; and, President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Army Sgt. Kyle White for risking his life in Afghanistan to save fellow soldiers

May 13, 2014
19:24

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 16, 2014 edition.

The federal government fined General Motors $35 million, the maximum penalty allowed by law, for failing to tell safety regulators about a defect that's been linked to 13 deaths and 31 crashes. Internal documents show how GM trained employees to tamp down bad news; and, as part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets Gina Pearson who was more likely to end up behind bars than graduating with a college degree. But she credits her turnaround to a very special person.

May 16, 2014
19:39

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People were killed and many were injured after a blast ripped through a fireworks market just north of Mexico City and sent huge plumes of smoke into the air; Federal officials are investigating an air traffic control error last Friday that sent a plane in the wrong direction and could have led to disaster in the skies

Dec 20, 2016
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CBS Evening News, December 25, 2020

Massive “intentional” explosion in downtown Nashville leaves 3 wounded; “Secret Santa” thanks essential workers with surprise gifts on Christmas week.

Dec 25, 2020
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The full episode of The CBS Evening News from February 16, 2014

Frequent winter storms and below average temperatures across many parts of the U.S. have caused many cities and towns to see their costs rise over budget; and, President Obama has pledged more than $100 million in federal aid to California farmers who are suffering from the severe drought. Many farmers, though, are wondering how much longer they can hold on.

Feb 16, 2014
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Parkland 911 call: "If he shoots, play dead"; North Korean defector: South Korean soap operas showed regime was lying.

Mar 8, 2018
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Supreme Court upholds Trump's travel ban; World War II hero and Medal of Honor recipient Garlin Murl Conner's widow remembers his extraordinary life

Jun 26, 2018
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Trump claims he misspoke during press conference with Putin; Inside the last Blockbuster store.

Jul 17, 2018
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Woman accused of lying her way into Mar-a-Lago; History teacher a "hero" to the veterans he's honored over the years.

Apr 2, 2019
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Sri Lankan officials warned weeks ago about possible attack; "Marfa Martians" sending science experiment to space.

Apr 22, 2019
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Church and hotels targeted in Sri Lanka bombings on Easter Sunday; Mentally ill offender thankful to California judge for giving him 2nd chance

Apr 21, 2019
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Trump keeps options open after Saudi attacks; Comedian Shane Gillis fired from SNL over racist comments.

Sep 16, 2019
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Taxi driver lauded as hero as U.K. cops treat hospital blast as terror

Video shows the moment a taxi pulled up to a Liverpool hospital and burst into flames, and the driver's quick actions may have prevented a more serious tragedy.

Nov 15, 2021

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Deadly oil tanker truck explosion

An oil tanker truck exploded near Sierra Leone's capital, killing nearly 100 people and severely injuring dozens of others after large crowds gathered to collect leaking fuel. CBSN's Lana Zak has the details.

Nov 7, 2021
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Oil tanker explosion kills at least 98 in Sierra Leone

The explosion took place after a bus struck the tanker. Large crowds then gathered to collect leaking fuel.

Nov 6, 2021

Lebanese prime minister steps down after deadly blast

Lebanon's prime minister and his entire government stepped down on Monday, following public outrage over the explosions in Beirut that killed at least 160 people last week. But even their resignation didn't put an end to the protests. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

Aug 10, 2020
01:29

Two explosions rock the city of Beirut, Lebanon

More than 70 people are dead and 3,000 are wounded after two explosions shook the city of Beirut, Lebanon. The death toll has been rising by the hour, as investigators try to determine the cause. Chris Livesay reports.

Aug 4, 2020
01:23

Firefighters struggle to contain fire on Navy warship

Firefighters are struggling to control a raging fire aboard a U.S. Navy warship docked in San Diego. The blaze broke out Sunday morning, and despite an all-out effort with helicopters and fire boats, the fire is still burning. David Martin reports.

Jul 13, 2020
01:14

Sailors injured in fire on U.S. Navy ship

A U.S Navy ship caught fire Sunday morning at Naval Base San Diego. At least 18 were injured aboard the USS Bonhomee Richard.

Jul 12, 2020
00:30

Protests turn deadly in Lebanon

Violence broke out in Lebanon over the investigation into a massive explosion at a Beirut port that killed more than 200 people last year. The violent protests left at least seven dead and dozens injured. Holly Williams reports.

Oct 15, 2021
01:50

6 killed as protest over Beirut port blast probe descends into chaos

Gunfire erupted at the demonstration sparked by deep divisions over the handling of the investigation into the deadly explosion last year in Lebanon.

Oct 14, 2021

Afghanistan blast leaves at least 100 dead and wounded, Taliban says

There was no immediate claim for the blast in Kunduz province, but Islamic State militants have a long history of attacking Afghanistan's Shiite Muslim minority.

Oct 8, 2021

A passenger walks toward immigration control under a U.S. Customs and Border Protection sign at Newark Liberty International Airport in November 2024.

U.S. to require foreign tourists to submit 5 years of social media history

The Trump administration is proposing to ask visitors from countries with visa-free travel to the U.S. to submit five years of their social media history before they can enter.

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Speaker Johnson Swears-In New Tennessee Representative Van Epps

House to vote today on must-pass $900 billion defense policy bill

The House is poised to vote Wednesday on a $900 billion defense policy bill as both chambers race to pass it before the end of the year.

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Federal judge orders unsealing of more Epstein files in New York

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Read María Corina Machado's Nobel Prize speech, given by her daughter

The daughter of María Corina Machado gave a speech in Oslo on Wednesday on behalf of her mother, who was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.

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Coast Guard video shows shots fired at alleged drug boat in the Pacific

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House GOP struggles to craft health care plan with tax credits set to expire

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Sophie Kinsella, author of best-selling "Shopaholic" novels, dies at 55

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G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers' Meeting

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Canada seeks to draw talent, as U.S. charges $100K for H-1B visas

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Federal judge orders unsealing of more Epstein files in New York

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Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky

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Australia's new social media ban started with a mom saying, "Do something!"

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Australian teens challenge social media ban

Australia began enforcing a social media ban for kids under the age of 16. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

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How AI powered robots are helping small farms

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A couple's smartphone-free movement for kids

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Latest on Kentucky State shooting

A suspect is in custody after two students at Kentucky State University were shot and one died on Tuesday, police said. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest.

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Coast Guard video shows shots fired at alleged drug boat in the Pacific

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Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour

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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals

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