James Brady, the former White House press secretary who was severely wounded during a 1981 assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan, died today. Brady became a staunch gun control advocate following the incident, calling for federal background checks for those purchasing firearms. Bill Plante reports.
The mayor of Toledo drank a glass of tap water after announcing that the ban on drinking the city’s tap water had been lifted. Around 400,000 people had been affected by the crisis believed to be caused by algae-related toxins in Lake Erie. Adriana Diaz reports.
The Islamic army known as ISIS stormed more towns in northern Iraq; graphic videos show ISIS fighters executing Shiite men in mass graves
There is growing U.S. discomfort about how the weapons provided to Israel are being used during the conflict in Gaza. There has also been simmering tension between the two countries since the U.S. blamed Israel for the collapse of peace talks in April. Margaret Brennan reports.
The National Institutes of Health has revealed that two Americans infected with Ebola received an experimental serum called ZMapp, which previously had only been tested in monkeys. The serum contains antibodies that prevent the virus from entering cells in the body. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Palestinians are still shaken following an Israeli missile attack on a U.N. school that was being used as a shelter. Many fear that there are no safe havens left in Gaza. Clarissa Ward reports. Also, following a huge offensive over the last several days, Israeli forces are claiming they have destroyed the last of Hamas' tunnels into Israel. Charlie D'Agata reports.
More than 2,500 people are stranded and at least one person has died in flash floods in Southern California. In Northern California, the lack of rain and potential for lightning strikes has created wildfire conditions. Teri Okita reports.
It used to be that when a family member died, a loved one would be tasked with sorting through their personal effects, but now many documents and photos are kept online. As one Virginia family discovered, accessing that digital information can be extremely difficult. CBS News' Paula Reid reports.
More than 20 people were rushed to the hospital for apparent drug overdoses during the Mad Decent Block Party Music Festival in Maryland. Two young men have died after attending the all-day concert. WJZ's Tracy Leong reports.
Andrew Peterson, a 21-year-old Special Olympian from Indiana, is in the running to appear on the cover of Runner's World magazine. Peterson says he hopes to bring awareness to the quality of athletes with special needs. Indianapolis affiliate WISH TV reports.
After thunderstorms and heavy rain, mudslides popped up in the San Diego area. CBS affiliate KFMB in San Diego reports.
After surviving a sky-diving plane crash together, a Wisconsin couple knew just what to do: strap on a parachute and tie the knot 12,000 feet above the ground.
President Obama turns 53 Monday and will celebrate by attending meetings at the White House. Charlie Rose reports.
The New York City institution opened its doors to an adults-only sleepover last week to draw interest and new visitors. Jamie Wax reports on the experience.
Postmaster Louis DeJoy said his plan will stanch billions in losses. Critics cite "deep concerns" about slower delivery.
The animals at a training farm in South Africa seem to enjoy pranking each other. A lion cub sneaked up on a dog and gave it a good scare. Charlie Rose reports.
The popular online marketplace Etsy has been extremely successful since its launch in 2005, with over $1.3 billion in sales last year. Etsy CEO Chad Dickerson joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the secret behind their sellers' success.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
The victims included a 51-year-old police officer who responded to the scene of the attack.
From cities that care the least about their reputation to parents who are willing to lie for their children, Vanity Fair's digital director Mike Hogan joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to talk about the findings.
A volunteer search team found the hiker in part because of his "Find my iPhone" app. Vinita Nair reports.
Israel has made decimating the Hamas-built tunnels below Gaza a priority for its ground forces. More recently, some tunnels have been discovered that extend over a mile into Israel. Charlie D'Agata reports.
While there currently no known cure for the Ebola virus, a vaccine is in development and could go to trial soon. Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Instutites of Health joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss treatment of the disease in the U.S.
Nearly half of all marijuana buyers in Colorado are from other states, but federal law says any pot bought in Colorado has to be used there. Barry Petersen reports on how Colorado's pot boom is affecting the surrounding states.
The athletics program of the U.S. Air Force Academy are under investigation for sexual assault and drug violations. Also, the U.S. government used foreign youth to foment revolution in Cuba. "CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
