With less than a week until the Winter Olympic Games begin in Sochi, Russia, gay-rights activists and human-rights groups say the games are tainted by Russia's new anti-gay propaganda law. They're hoping to hit Olympic organizers in the pocketbook by writing a letter to big sponsors making their objections known. Mark Phillips reports.
Dr. Neil Capretto, medical director of Gateway Rehab in Pennsylvania, tells Vinita Nair about the dangers of the drug fentanyl, a powerful painkiller that when mixed with heroin can prove fatal.
There is growing concern organizers in Sochi won't be ready for this Friday's opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games. Mark Philips reports on the last-minute work.
The rainiest January on record has caused catastrophic flooding in parts of southern England, where streets have been turned into rivers and fields into lakes. Some towns and communities have been cut off by floodwaters for weeks. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Flash Points: CBS News National Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the varied threats facing American interests and what officials are doing about them.
The lunar New Year is underway around the world with millions of people celebrating. Seth Doane reports on how China celebrates the occasion.
Led by Joe Cacace, friends gather in Lomita, Calif., to honor Dawn'smemory on the third anniversary of her disappearance.
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York City apartment from an apparent drug overdose. Hoffman was one of the most accomplished actors of his generation and when news spread of his death, more than 100 people gathered outside his apartment building to pay tribute. He was only 46 years old. Vinita Nair reports.
Appeals backlog means people can wait years for their cases to be heard. By then, it's often too late.
Flash Points: CBS News National Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the unrest near Sochi, Russia that has officials concerned about securing the Winter Olympics there.
Nike used 3D printed prototypes to speed up the design process for its latest football cleat
Author of "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t" Simon Sinek joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss what makes a good leader and the future of American business.
The Pittsburgh area may be facing a public health crisis following a large increase in heroin overdoses in the last week. Allegheny County Medical Examiner Karl Williams believes the deaths can be linked to a batch of heroin being trafficked in Theraflu packages that is tainted with the powerful narcotic fentanyl. KDKA-TV's Bob Allen reports.
A handheld ultrasound provides a picture of what is happening inside your body. Cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to explain why this new technology could be replacing the stethoscope.
A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal reviews prevention and treatments for the common cold and finds clean hands are the key to staying healthy. Alexis Christoforous reports.
The latest on NSA surveillance reform with Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., Tom Donilon, Mike Morell, and more.
Two Russian cosmonauts at the International Space Station are preparing to finish a mission that was begun last year - the setup of cameras that will stream high definition video of the Earth, for all to see. Elaine Quijano reports.
British lawmakers are calling on Queen Elizabeth to rein in spending, accusing Her Majesty's advisers of wasting money while royal palaces are crumbling. Lucy McDonald reports.
Zac Efron, Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan are playing best friends in "That Awkward Moment." The stars sat down with CBS News' Ken Lombardi to discuss their new romantic comedy. Efron discusses how he picked Teller and Jordan to star in the film with him.
The freezing temperatures being felt across the U.S. are taking a toll on many of the electronics we use every day. When devices like the iPhone are exposed to the extreme cold for long periods of time, users can experience sluggish response times, and rapidly depleted batteries. KDKA-TV's John Delano reports.
Watch a demo of the IsoBLOX cap - a system to protect pitchers from line drives, recently approved for use by Major League Baseball.
Los Angeles could become the nation's first city to ban minors from purchasing energy drinks. KCAL 9's Dave Bryan reports on the details of the new proposal.
The stock market had one of its largest sell-offs in several months after weak economic data from emerging markets, and a slow down in China. However, as CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger reports, several factors may bring the market back up this week.
The gossip website Gawker is facing a lawsuit from director Quentin Tarantino, who is furious after the script for his next movie showed up in a link on the site. Ben Tracy reports.
After working for Ralph Lauren and Vera Wang, Tory Burch decided to launch her own fashion label. She has been awarded some of the industry's top honors, including the 2008 CFDA Accessory Designer of the Year Award. She has also launched The Tory Burch Foundation to offer loans, mentoring and education to female business owners. Norah O'Donnell reports.