A new study has found that Los Angeles has been complacent and is not ready for a massive earthquake. The report recommends mandatory retrofitting of older concrete buildings which would affect 16,000 buildings in the city, reports Ben Tracy.
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High demand for electricity is straining the grid and leaving us at risk of blackouts, but new technologies offer promise for the future. Heba Kanso reports.
Oncologist and CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus discusses a revolutionary approach for the treatment of cancer which was featured on "60 Minutes."
The mother of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old playing at a park with a toy gun, said she wants justice for her son's death. His mother added new and troubling allegations to the shooting incident, claiming not enough was done to try to save her son’s life. Dean Reynolds reports.
Teacher and poet Edward Hirsch explores the ennobling powers of poetry in his compendium of masterful works from the past 200 years.
A new novel about the profound joy – and heartache – of family and friends, from the author of the New York Times bestseller "The Nest."
The winner of the PEN/Faulkner Prize for her first novel, "Behold the Dreamers" returns with a story of the struggles of African villagers against an American oil company.
The violence and destruction on the streets at Berkeley have shaken a city with a 50-year history of protest. Many protesters have been working to keep their demonstrations peaceful, but others are lashing out at the police. John Blackstone has the story.
The White House says a controversial Senate report will be released Tuesday that contains criticism of the CIA for its interrogation techniques during the Bush Administration. Some in the intelligence community say the release will put Americans in harm's way. Homeland Security correspondent Bob Orr and congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes join "CBSN" with more.
A private jet attempting to land at Montgomery County Airpark crashed into a neighborhood in Gaithersburg, Md., setting three homes afire. Three passengers in the plane were killed, as well as another 3 on the ground. Jeff Pegues has the story.
The storm will bring a mix of rain, snow, ice, and wind to areas from Virginia to Maine. Meteorologist Megan Glaros, from Chicago’s WBBM, has the forecast on the storm that’s expected to impact millions.
While there have been successful rescue U.S. military rescue missions, the attempts are risky. As long as the U.S. refuses to negotiate with terrorists, missions will remain dangerous and only sometimes successful. David Martin has the story.
Pierre Korkie was close to being released when he was slain during failed rescue attempt by U.S. military; a Muslim charity had negotiated with al Qaeda for 18 months and had sent convoy of trucks to pick him up
It’s a race against time for Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who has been working to release her report on CIA torture tactics before Republicans take control of the Senate. While some argue it could put Americans in danger, Feinstein argues it will insure the CIA never resorts to torture again. Nancy Cordes reports.
On Tuesday, the Senate Intelligence committee led by Sen. Dianne Feinstein will release a report on CIA torture tactics. Sources familiar with the report say it will find that the CIA misled the government about the extent of torture for intelligence gathering. The report focuses on the months and years following 9/11 when the CIA was holding and interrogating al Qaeda detainees at secret prisons. Bob Orr reports.
It's the first full day in New York for Britain's Prince William and his wife Duchess Kate Middleton. With the buzz around the royal visit at a fever pitch, Eloise Parker, Contributing Editor of HelloMagazine.com, breaks down everything you need to know about their first trip to the Big Apple.
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said the Senate Intelligence committee will release its controversial report on the CIA's use of torture as planned on Tuesday.
As one of the top members of the hacker group Anonymous, Hector Monsegur carried out hundreds of cyberattacks, until the FBI caught up with him. Our interview with hacker turned informant, tomorrow on "CBS This Morning."
The president met with Prince William during his three-day visit to the United States.
The source of the gas was apparently chlorine powder left in a ninth-floor stairwell at the hotel, according to the Rosemont Public Safety Department. Investigators believe the gas was created intentionally and are treating it as a criminal matter.
North Korea is denying rumors that it was behind the cyber attack at Sony Pictures in retaliation for the studio's upcoming movie, "The Interview." But they don't seem to mind the crime -- and are calling it "a righteous deed." CNET Editor Dan Ackerman joins "CBSN" with more on just how serious this attack is for Sony.
Since the 1960s, the legendary comedian Lily Tomlin lit up the stage and screen with her humble style of humor. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Many veterans returning from wars overseas face a new challenge at home: finding a job. Some are getting extra help to make the transition from combat to the cubicle. Wyatt Andrews met the vets who are learning a valuable new job skill.
With the touch of a button, Pope Francis lit up a Christmas light display in Umbria, Italy. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.