The 4th annual White House science fair placed a special emphasis on girls and women who excelled in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines. Some of the innovators shared ideas ranging from flood-proof bridges to search-and-rescue robots. Nancy Cordes reports.
A new study reveals that your risk of certain cancers may have a correlation with where you live. The research indicated that people in poorer areas were more likely to have certain kinds of cancers as compared to residents in wealthier neighborhoods, and vice versa. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus explains to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
New data on Malaysia Airlines flight 370 suggest the plane ran out of fuel and crashed into the Indian Ocean. Anthony Mason reports.
Costs have spiked, and it's a trend that's not expected to change anytime soon. Michael Santoli, senior columnist at Yahoo Finance, talks about what's behind the rising costs with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
About 100 homes near Yosemite National Park are under a mandatory evacuation order as a wildfire grows, while a wind-whipped fire burned 248 square miles in Alaska. Norah O'Donnell reports.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
Pope Francis returned to the Vatican following what many described as a very successful pilgrimage to the Holy Land. During the trip, the 77-year-old pontiff advocated for peace between Israel and Palestine, but on his flight home he made a point of addressing church child abuse scandals, comparing the issue to holding a "Satanic mass." Allen Pizzey reports.
Daily health headlines: Income level may influence which cancers patients are likely to get, a new chest scan could help predict heart attacks, and more top stories.
Embattled Los Angeles Clipper's owner Donald Sterling faces an important deadline today, as he readies to officially respond to league charges of misconduct. The NBA is attempting to force Sterling to sell his franchise after he was recorded making racially insensitive remarks. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Kleiman joins the "CBS This Morning" co-host's to discuss the issue.
Clinton's memoir "Hard Choices" is expected to shed light on her four years serving as Secretary of State. The rumored 2016 Democratic presidential candidate stressed that the book isn't about the ongoing Washington "soap opera," but a look at "how leaders and nations can work together and why they sometimes collide." Anthony Mason reports.
A major figure in the computer hacking group Anonymous faces the possibility of spending more than 25 years in prison. Tim Stevens, editor at large for CNET, talks about the case with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
The head of Nigeria's armed forces says he knows where the Islamist terror group Boko Haram is holding hundreds of kidnapped students, but he also warns a rescue attempt could put the girls' lives at risk. Debra Patta reports.
The "Happy" singer launches an art exhibition in Paris, plus "X Men" rules the box office. Suzanne Marques has those stories and more in today's Eye on Entertainment.
Veterans groups are accusing Sen. Richard Burr, R-NC, of a "monumental cheap shot" after he appeared to question their motives in response to recent allegations of mismanagement at VA hospitals. Nancy Cordes reports.
Pro-Russian rebels battled Ukrainian troops for control of a major airport in Eastern Ukraine. Charlie D'Agata reports from Donetsk, where rebel troops suffered heavy losses.
Three men, including a father and son, are missing after a massive mudslide in Western Colorado. KCNC's Jeff Todd reports on the mission to find the victims.
While it's legal to wager on just about anything in Las Vegas, betting on the outcome of political elections is still not allowed. State Senator Tick Segerblom believes his state is missing out on millions in tax potential revenue and is making a strong push to legalize election betting in Nevada. CBS News' Barry Petersen reports.
While a home was being demolished, contractors discovered an underground tunnel thought to have been used as a speakeasy during prohibition and before that, possibly part of the underground railroad.
Five white tiger cubs, one which was named Obama were recently born in a zoo in Austria. The white tigers originate in India and Bangladesh and such large litters are rare.
An innovative robotics system is helping Brad Berman, a 38-year-old father of two, rehab after a stroke and regain his mobility. CBS News was there when the former marathon runner tried out the Anklebot for the first time.
Wes Moore, Executive Producer of "Coming Back with Wes Moore," discusses his new PBS series and the challenges soldiers face when returning home from combat.
Hear more of "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher’s interview with Steve DeMocker, his reaction to the evidence against him and the jury’s verdict.
In a jail house call recorded by authorities, murder suspect Steve DeMocker and his daughter, Katie, argue over how to use the proceeds of her murdered mother's life insurance.
In an exclusive interview with "48 Hours," Steve DeMocker’s ex-girlfriend, Renee Girard, talks about Steve's odd behavior the day of Carol Kennedy’s murder.
The footprints behind Carol Kennedy’s home were a significant piece of evidence for the prosecution in the case against Steven DeMocker. Rich Robertson, a private investigator for the defense, explains the process of tracking footprints in the trails behind the crime scene.