Syrian regime drops parachute bombs, killing indiscriminately
CBS News' Clarissa Ward slipped into Syria to link up with rebels trying to hold out against Syrian Air Force
World
U.S. moving key vessels nearer North Korea
Sea-going radar could soon be moved in to keep track of North Korea's long range missiles; WH maintains North Korea more talk than action
Freezing weather wipes out German flea circus
Troupe of performing flees falls victim to Germany's cold temperatures; local insect expert was able to provide 50 replacements in time for next show
Iranian company aims to set ice cream record
Confectioner has made five tons of chocolate ice cream, aims to set world record for largest tub ever; cost is more than $30,000
Pope visits St. Peter's tomb under Vatican
Francis visits tomb of church's first pope, buried beneath St. Peter's Basilica, becoming first pontiff to visit the necropolis
6,000 died in Syria in March, deadliest month yet
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says increase in shelling and clashes around the country led to the high toll
Saudi Arabia allows women to ride bikes, sort of
Cycling ban eased: Women may now ride, but only in parks -- not to get anywhere, only when covered head-to-toe, and best to avoid men
In Gaza, wood is turned to charcoal
Palestinians adapt to shortages by becoming expert in recycling and making new from old
2 tourists held, 1 sexually assaulted in Rio, police say
Two foreign tourists held for hours and brutalized aboard public transport van they boarded in Copacabana beach area, according to authorities
Historic Damascus synagogue damaged, looted
Clashes between Syrian regime and rebels damage ancient Jobar Synagogue; unclear how many artifacts are missing or what condition the site is in
Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital
Anti-apartheid leader, 94, had been hospitalized since December 8 and was diagnosed with a lung infection
Michelle Obama: Meeting Mandela "surreal"
First Lady says she's still trying to process meeting South African civil rights hero
Mandela's political party turns 100 in S. Africa
Joy and criticism of promises unfulfilled accompanies the ANC's centennial celebration in South Africa
Nelson Mandela's life digitally preserved
Heritage of anti-apartheid icon, ex-South African president online in Nelson Mandela Digital Archive Project
Good deeds celebrate Mandela's 94th
Across South Africa, people did good deeds to honor the anti-apartheid icon
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U.S. reducing troop footprint in Middle East, sources say
Son of Stephen Hubbard, American freed from Russian jail, speaks out
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"
Investigation
Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates
Investigation
We tested an experimental weight loss drug. The results were "terrifying."
U.S. ordering some government staff to depart Saudi Arabia
Pope Leo won't need more treatment after cancer surgery, doctors say
