Laying tracks for high-speed rail in the U.S.
Projects in Texas and California could bring America Bullet Train-like speeds, but there are still some serious roadblocks to funding and support
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Palcohol shakes up quick cocktails, and controversy
As lawmakers raise concerns about powdered alcohol's potential dangers, creator Mark Phillips tells CBS News "big government" should back off his booze
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Search continues for military chopper crash victims
Dense fog forces search for 7 Marines, 4 National Guard soldiers to be suspended overnight
Texas executes man convicted of drug-related murder
Execution of Manuel Vasquez leaves Texas with only 1 remaining dose of controversial lethal injection drug
Man who tackled shooter in Gabrielle Giffords attack dies
Retired Army Col. Bill Badger was among 13 people wounded, including former Congresswoman, in January 2011 shooting that left 6 people dead
2 cops shot outside Ferguson police headquarters
Crowd had gathered after resignation of city's police chief
Teenager arrested in kidnap attempt thwarted by siblings
Videotape shows toddler's young brother, sister and 2 other teens chasing after the suspect, who dropped the little boy and fled
Mother of Wisconsin man slain by cops: "No violence in his name"
As marchers gathered in Madison, Wisc., to protest the shooting death of Tony Robinson, his mother called for demonstrations to remain peaceful
SAE trustees: "Horrible cancer" entered University of Oklahoma chapter
Statement from OU Sigma Alpha Epsilon board of trustees and alumni says racist chant was not new to the chapter
Can "fight of the century" save boxing from a knockout?
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao began to promote their May 2 bout, but watchers believe it can save a sport that has been on the ropes
2 Secret Service agents investigated for DUI crash near White House
Agents allegedly hit barrier near White House with Secret Service vehicle a week ago while under the influence
Marine killed when civilian plane crashes onto Arizona base
Plane crashes into runway on base in Yuma, hitting Marine in on the ground, according to military statement
"Smiley" dog born without eyes serves as inspiration
The 12-year-old Golden Retriever teaches others to have a "pawsitive" outlook on life
Utah baby who survived 14 hours after crash "in great condition"
Devin Trafny released a short video of his 18-month-old daughter, Lily, and thanked her rescuers Wednesday: "She is alive because of you"
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