DARPA's new Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance program - or EXACTO - recently performed the first tests of a new .50 caliber bullet that can be guided mid-flight. The new technology will allow snipers to adjust their shot after firing in order to improve accuracy.
In an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act, the attorney general called on Congress to renew the spirit of the 1964 legislation.
Time-lapse video shows the raising of the wrecked Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia from the underwater platform it has been resting on for the past year.
Before delivering remarks encouraging a long-term fix for the Highway Trust Fund, President Obama tried out a test car simulator at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center in McLean, Va.
Many new fitness devices are now touting heart rate monitors to help people get into shape -- but do they really work? CNET's Sharon Profis put some to the test at Kaisier Medical Center in San Francisco.
At a research facility in McLean, Va., the president wants more than just a short-term patch for the Highway Trust Fund, which is running on fumes.
Bob King was stuck in his car Saturday afternoon in 90 degree weather when 3-year-old Keith Williams walked by and immediately knew what to do. WVLT Melissa Lee reports
Two children were left inside a jeep in 90 degree heat while their mother got a haircut in Houston, Texas. Shoppers smashed the car windows to rescue the children.
Comedian Tracy Morgan spoke to Entertainment Tonight a month after his limo crash that killed another comedian and injured two others. Gayle King reports.
In this web extra, Van Dyken-Rouen shares how she stays optimistic during her recovery from an ATV accident that severely injured her spine.
Pasadena police release 911 calls from the deadly shooting on Saturday. The suspect killed 3 and injured 2. KCL9's Dave Lopez reports.
Pete Tucci was on his way to the major leagues until a career ending injury. His wife's instincts got him back into the game he loves through their mom-and-pop business, Tucci Lumber. Vinita Nair reports.
After working on the O.J. Simpson trial, Barry Scheck made headlines working on the Innocence Project. His real life legal battles have inspired a television drama called "The Divide." He and executive producer and co-creator Tony Goldwyn join the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
Amy Van Dyken-Rouen, a six-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming, suffered a severe spinal injury in June. Barry Peterson reports on how her drive and spirit are helping her recover.
For the first time, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, claims the top spot. Only New York, Boston and Los Angeles have more than one hospital on the list. Gayle King reports.
Actor/writer/director Zach Braff talks about the making of his new film "Wish I Was Here." Also, Helen Mirren plays the head of an upscale French eatery in "The Hundred Foot Journey." Suzanne Marques has today's Eye on Entertainment.
Facebook is throwing down hundreds of thousands of dollars to support its local police. After budget cuts, Menlo Park, California, was in need of extra money, and the social netowork stepped in. Ben Tracy reports.
Much of the Midwest is facing record-low temperatures this week. CBS News contributor and City University of New York physics professor Michio Kaku sits down with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to talk about the cold snap.
New research suggests high education levels and better cardiovascular care could lead to a drop in Alzheimer's cases. Plus, the appearance of prescription pills could affect how patients take their meds. David Begnaud reports on the day's top health stories.
Kristen Ruell, VA employee in a regional office in Philadelphia, testified in front of a House committee Monday on the backlog of disability payments to vets from the VA. Wyatt Andrews reports on the fallout from Washington.
Two children were left inside a Jeep in 90-degree weather. Also, Bowe Bergdahl still hasn't seen his parents since his return to the U.S. "CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
During a government-led corruption crackdown, CCTV anchor Rui Chenggang was detained in China hours before the start of his new show. Seth Doane reports from Beijing.
A women and her daughter were sitting in a van Sunday when a man allegedly jumped in the front seat and tried to drive off. The whole incident was caught on video. Bigad Shaban reports on how strangers came to the rescue.
Several cars fell off train tracks in Moscow Tuesday morning, killing 12 and injuring 150. Elizabeth Palmer is tracking developments from London.
