Schieffer: We're living in scary, dangerous times
Discussing the the president's response to the crises in Ukraine and Middle East, Chief Washington correspondent Bob Schieffer notes there are no easy solutions for the difficult times we live in.
Discussing the the president's response to the crises in Ukraine and Middle East, Chief Washington correspondent Bob Schieffer notes there are no easy solutions for the difficult times we live in.
The Israeli military says it’s trying to avoid civilian casualties. They have dropped leaflets on neighborhoods in northern Gaza, warning residents to evacuate because of its plans to bomb the area. But a hospital in the area is unable to evacuate their patients. Holly Williams reports on the turmoil.
The Pentagon agencies responsible for identifying and bringing home America's war dead have long been criticized by frustrated families. Some 83,000 American servicemen and servicewomen are still unaccounted for in wars dating back to World War II. Chip Reid reports.
A 16-year-old teen from El Salvador says he gets daily threats from the gangs that rule the streets in his country. He became one of thousands of minors to flee in the last nine months -- but only got as far as Mexico. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
The president said that Russia has not stopped supporting separatists who are violating Ukraine's sovereignty.
The U.S. Marines recently tested out a prototype version of the Ultra Heavy-Lift Amphibious Connector in the waters off of Oahu, Hawaii. The new vehicle is expected to be the next generation of ship-to-shore transport for the U.S. Navy, and can carry a payload of almost 200 tons.
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute have developed a minimally invasive gene transplant procedure that changes heart muscle cells into cells that act like a pacemaker to keep the heart beating properly. Scientists say the procedure, currently being tested on animals, could be ready for clinical studies on people in about three years. CBS News' Bigad Shaban reports.
A series of safety lapses involving anthrax and other potentially deadly pathogens was the subject of a House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing Wednesday. Under criticism from both parties, CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden promised a major safety overhaul.
"Face the Nation" host says people should take selfies only in the privacy of their own home -- or their television studio.
What if you could 3D print a replacement part instead of going to the hardware store? CNET.com's Sumi Das reports on a new partnership between Home Depot and 3D printer manufacturer MakerBot.
Daniel Silva joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to talk about his new novel, "The Heist," in which character Gabriel Allon travels inside the secret world of stolen art.
The 2015 New York Fire Department's charity calendar is making history by featuring Danae Mines as Miss March. Michelle Miller reports.
"The Los Angeles Times says Hershey will raise the price of its chocolate by eight percent due to rising cocoa prices. Also, Google starts a project designed to fight cyber attacks. ""CBS This Morning"" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
A new "Esquire" article titled "In praise of 42-year-old women" is sparking a huge conversation online. Celebrities like Sofia Vergara, Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann are used as examples to prove the age is not what is used to be. 42-year-old freelance writer Jennifer Wallace joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to share her thoughts on the topic.
A long-term study finds fewer Americans are having strokes and those who do have a lower risk of dying. Dr. Tara Narula, cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the findings.
Last month, the Oscar winner left her bedroom only to find a stranger standing in the hallway. Joshua Corbett faces 19 felony charges in addition to stalking and burglary. Kevin Frasier reports.
Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen says the Fed may raise short-term interest rates sooner if the job market continues to improve. Also, The New York Times says GM avoided questions about a defective ignition switch for years. "CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
Researchers in Minnesota have identified a new protein in the brains of Alzheimer's patients that is linked to memory problems. Plus, American children are getting the message when it comes to fruit and vegetables. David Begnaud reports on the day's top health stories.
14-year-old Matthew Burdette committed suicide after classmates tormented him over an embarrassing video of him in the bathroom. His family is considering legal action against the school. Vinita Nair reports.
Pulitzer prize-winning journalist José Antonio Vargas was surprised to be taken into custody yesterday at a Texas airport for being in the country illegally. Anna Werner reports from Dallas, Texas.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says most teenagers in deadly accidents are not driving safe vehicles. Jeff Pegues reports from Washington.
Randall Miller and his wife are free on bond, but still face charges following a fatal train crash on the set of their Gregg Allman biopic that killed a crew member. Also, the Tupac Shakur musical "Holler if Ya Hear Me" will close after less than two months on Broadway. Suzanne Marques has today's Eye on Entertainment.
The lawyer representing mother Lena Harris of the Georgia toddler found dead in his father's SUV last month is blasting the media for judging Harris' lack of emotion. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the lawyer's tactics.
After a proposed ceasefire falls through, Israel and Hamas resume firing at each other, and now Israel is warning thousands of civilians to leave their homes ahead of an aerial assault. Holly Williams reports from Gaza City.
Typhoon Rammasun, Thai term for "god of thunder," effectively shut down the capital, Manila, and hundreds of thousands were evacuated from six provinces. Seth Doane reports from Beijing.