New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras
Fat Tuesday is coming and Mardi Gras season is in full swing
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Elite runner crawls to Austin Marathon finish
Kenyan was leading the pack when her body gave out just before the end, but she was determined to make it across the line
What happens when a giant hot dog on wheels slams into a pole?
It didn't end well for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile when the 27-foot vehicle crashed into a utility pole in Pennsylvania
This Morning from CBS News, Feb. 16, 2015
Old Man Winter hits New England hard, picks on South; political memorabilia collection like no other; Bob Simon's last "60 Minutes" story
Chocolate war to leave U.S. addicts wanting
It took 30 years, but Hershey has sued to stop the import of all the British Cadbury chocolate, prompting ridicule and hoarding among aficionados
Bitter cold follows fresh heavy snow into New England
Old Man Winter starting to turn wrath on South as well, with snow, freezing rain and sleet forecast for many areas
NBA West holds off East in All-Star Game, 163-158
Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook scored 41 points, just short of the All-Star Game record as the Western Conference managed to keep the lead
Scorpion stings woman's hand on flight
Officials do not know how the scorpion got on the plane, which was about to take off when the woman was stung
Police refrain from interfering with Denver protesters, despite vandalism
Law enforcement were ordered not to interfere with protesters, although a memorial to fallen officers was vandalized during a march against police brutality
Hackers infiltrate global banks, steal up to $1 billion
The hacking ring, active since at least 2013, has infiltrated more than 100 banks in 30 countries, cybersecurity experts say
Selfies are welcome in museums, just not the "selfie stick"
"Selfie sticks" have become ubiquitous over the past year, but museums, worried about damage to their art and artifacts, cando without them
Road rage argument leads to shooting death of Nevada woman
The mother of four died after an argument with the driver of a car the had a near-miss with
Boston's snowfall total hits historic level
Boston mayor pleads for patience after three weeks have brought 7 feet of snow; temps well below zero forecast, other parts of the U.S.are also in for a wintry mix
The longest-married couple tells all
For Dale and Alice Rockey, who have been wed for 81 years, every day is Valentine's Day
FAA unveils new rules for commercial drones
America's airspace could soon start filling with unmanned aircraft inspecting bridges and crops, delivering pizzas, and mapping roads under new proposal
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
U.S. ID's remains of WWII soldier from iconic "Merrill's Marauders"
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights within hours
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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
Wendy's rejects $1.4 billion hostile takeover bid
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team
