Two school buses packed with children collided in Knoxville, Tennessee, Tuesday afternoon. Two children and an adult, all riding on the same bus, were killed, and authorities are still trying to figure out what caused the crash. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Knoxville.
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon announced a drawdown of National Guard troops stationed in Ferguson. Also, Michael Brown's stepfather is potentially facing charges of inciting a riot. Gayle King reports.
As much as six inches of rain could fall in parts of California by the end of Wednesday, causing fear of mudslides. Millions are already facing flooded streets, and the rain has barely made a dent in the recent drought. Ben Tracy reports from Glendora, Calif.
Danielle Niles of Boston station WBZ has the latest forecast.
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic say that a large percentage of pediatric chest x-rays did not alter which treatment the doctor prescribed. Also, patients who undergo meniscus surgery can have more risk of arthritis. Eboni Williams reports on the day's top medical news.
The Saturday before Christmas, also known as Super Saturday, could be the biggest shopping day of the season. Also, 40 percent of American CEOs surveyed say that they plan to boos hiring. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
"A Most Violent Year," a crime drama set in 1981 New York City, won the National Board of Review's praise for the best film of the year. Also, the new Netflix series "Marco Polo" premieres Dec. 12. Suzanne Marques reports on the day's top entertainment news.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the social and political ramifications of a judge's decision to drop murder charges against former President Hosni Mubarak over the killing of protesters during Egypt's 2011 uprising.
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CBS Sports analyst Anita Marks offers last-minute fantasy football advice and pickups heading into the NFL playoffs.
Gas prices are at their lowest level in years, thanks to a spike in U.S. oil production and better conservation measures.
CBS News political director John Dickerson joins Jeff Glor to discuss potential 2016 presidential candidates.
The surface of the comet appears to be reddish brown, but it’s not clear how it would appear to the naked eye. Scott Pelley reports.
Michael Scott, the First Sergeant of a National Guard boot camp for troubled teens, is in charge of the 28 sergeants who've made it their life's mission to turn at-risk students' lives around. Michelle Miller tells us more about the sergeants who try to motivate the cadets at the academy, and what motivates the sergeants.
In the wake of the killing of Michael Brown by a police officer in Ferguson, Mo., calls for all officers to utilize wearable cameras have gained new popularity. Jim Axelrod reports on the cost and controversy over the new technology.
Hackers, calling themselves "The Guardians of Peace," stole the personal information of more than 6,000 Sony employees. And four unreleased Sony films were also posted to the Internet. Now, as Bob Orr reports, the FBI is investigating the attack and warning other companies who may be at risk.
Congressional Republicans are settling on a strategy to strike back at President Obama's executive action on immigration. As Nancy Cordes reports, the GOP is planning on using next week’s government funding deadline to send a message.
After a decade trying to solve a deadly defect, airbag manufacturer Takata says a review panel will investigate. But, as Jeff Glor reports, Takata is still not complying with calls to expand the recall.
Drastic improvements in U.S. oil production are dropping the price of gas and saving Americans billions of dollars. But, as Anthony Mason reports, it's causing panic in nations where crude is a critical part of the economy.
California's biggest rain storm of the year is flooding streets, knocking out power and forcing evacuations. Ben Tracy reports on the damage done and what lies ahead.
At least 20 children were hurt when two buses collided on Asheville highway. It is not known what caused the crash, but the National Transportation Safety Board is monitoring and may send investigators to the scene. Scott Pelley reports.
President Obama called on Congress to approve the administration's $6.2 billion request to fight Ebola as a Christmas present to the American people and the world.
Traditional malls are using mobile and online technology to try to get customers into stores this holiday season. At the Tyson’s Corner Mall in Virginia, the wait to see Santa will be a lot more fun this year with games, dancing elves, and a machine that knows if you have been naughty....or nice. Paula Reid reports.
The FBI has joined in the search for a West Chester University student who went missing in Philadelphia the night before Thanksgiving. Michelle Sigona reports.