"Genius grant" winners include tap dancer, sociologist, famed writers
2015 winners, who each receive $625,000 over five years, have studied everything from the brain to prehistoric Greek societies
U.S.
School mourns 2 teen girls killed in crash involving state trooper
Authorities say Georgia State Patrol car and Nissan carrying the teenagers collided; trooper and 2 teenage boys injured
Cincinnati hospital apologizes for lost remains of baby
University of Cincinnati Medical Center CEO apologizes for "tragic human error" after police can't locate body at landfill
CBS News takes home 9 Emmy Awards
The network won six awards for "60 Minutes," two for "CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley," and one for "48 Hours"
Actor Paul Walker's daughter sues Porsche over fatal crash
The lawsuit alleges the sports car that her father was in when he was killed suffered from numerous design defects
Birth tourism booms in California despite federal crackdown
Women keep a low profile, rarely walking the neighborhood, going in and out only in a van with tinted windows
Police: Shooter attacks family in Chicago, leaving 2 dead
A group of five, including an 11-month-old child, were returning home from a family event when they were fired upon in a drive-by shooting
Obama, Putin clash over differences on Syria's future
While Obama urges a political transition to replace the Syrian president, Putin warns it would be a mistake to abandon the current goverment
MTV extreme sports star killed in Calif. skydiving accident
Erik Roner was skydiving for the opening ceremony of a golf event when he struck a tree
From wounded warrior to Warrior Two pose
Iraq War veteran connects with the spirit of the ancient practice; now teaches hundreds in NYC
Poll: Who would be blamed for government shutdown?
CBS News/New York Times asked Americans to weigh in on Planned Parenthood, as well as a possible government shutdown
National Toy Hall of Fame 2015 finalists announced
Last year, little green Army men, the Rubik's Cube and bubbles took their place in the hall, joining 53 other old favorites
National Toy Hall of Fame 2015
Three classic toys out of 12 finalists inducted into the 2015 Hall of Fame for their iconic status
Coroner reveals N.J. high school QB's cause of death
Evan Murray of Warren Hills walked off the field after a hard hit, told teammates he was fine, then died a short time later
Escaped emu home after wild romp, recognizes owner
Rescuers struggled to put her in the trunk of a Prius with back seats folded down; she rode with a sock over her head
Texas dad deported to Ghana was then forced to go to Mali, he says
Poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns
Lula wins 4th term as Brazil's president, but Bolsonaro rejects results
Live
Trump says he's weighing deal with Iran vs. action to "finish them off"
Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to country
Blanche says DOJ is "doing our own research" with Alaska challenge
Alaska Senate candidate sustains "minor injuries" in car accident
Four Corners region faces more flood threats following days of heavy rain
