A new eye lens implant can restore vision
Surgeons in England are using a new plastic lens, inserted during a cataract operation, to correct all types of vision problems. CBS News' Alphonso Van Marsh has the story.
Surgeons in England are using a new plastic lens, inserted during a cataract operation, to correct all types of vision problems. CBS News' Alphonso Van Marsh has the story.
A young girl plays dead to live through a shooting that destroyed her family -- and describes her remarkable story of survival. Erin Moriarty reports in "48 Hours" Live to Tell Saturday, March 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Egyptian authorities say the Ever Given has been partially freed, but it was unclear when shipping on the critical waterway would resume.
2014 was the year of the bigger smart phone, fitness trackers, drones, 3D printing and security hacks. So what will next year bring? CNET's Kara Tsuboi gazes into the tech crystal ball and reports on some of the innovative trends and gadgets you can expect to hit the market in 2015.
There are reports that Flight 8501 was equipped with an "A-Car" system. It feeds diagnostic information about the plane to the ground. Former NTSB Chairman Mark Rosenker joins "CBSN" with more on how helpful that system will be in the search for the missing flight.
Gamers are rejoicing today. Sony's Playstation network and Microsoft's Xbox Live are back up and running after being hacked. CNET editor Dan Ackerman joins "CBSN" with more on whether we should all just get used to this kind of cyber crime.
Facebook is getting backlash for its "Year In Review." It compiled user photos, status updates and life events from the year and made them into a montage. It's supposed to help you share your best moments of 2014, but not everyone is a fan. CNET editor Dan Ackerman joins "CBSN" with more.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe.
The "Year in Review" is supposed to help you share the best moments of 2014, but good intentions led to awkward moments and, in one case, an apology by Facebook. NewYorker.com editor Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the controversial new feature.
CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joins "CBS This Morning" to review what we know about the missing AirAsia plane.
Ever seen a presidential motorcade? It's how the president usually travels from Air Force One to an event. Two dozen or more vehicles zooming through closed-off streets at 40 to 60 mph, and it can get pretty hairy. What some may find surprising is that some of the drivers are students, local party volunteers or just people with friends in the White House. Bill Plante reports.
The search for AirAsia Flight 8501 is a reminder of another mystery: the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. At first glance, Flight 8501's disappearance echoes that of Flight 370, with the airline and regional governments having failed so far to explain how this happened. But the circumstances surrounding its disappearance, and the reaction of those involved, are shaping up to be very different. Elaine Quijano reports.
"CBS This Morning" takes a looks at headlines from around the globe.
Captured on video, a 3-year-old boy makes a dramatic escape from a fire. The brave boy jumped from a second-story window into his cousin’s arms, escaping the flames. Jeff Glor reports.
Sony Pictures' controversial film "The Interview" raked in over $15 million after its online release. Vinita Nair reports.
Five people died and 10 others are recovering from a 3-alarm fire at a senior apartment complex near San Antonio, Texas. Vicente Arenas spoke with a 92-year-old survivor who was determined to escape the smoke on her own.
A flag-lowering ceremony marked the official end of U.S. combat missions in Afghanistan. In 13 years, more than 2,200 American troops were killed in the fighting. Eighteen-thousand international troops, including 11,000 Americans, remain in Afghanistan. Jeff Glor reports.
Support for Mayor Bill de Blasio among the NYPD was never more than lukewarm at best, but weeks of anti-police brutality protests and de Blasio's own comments about the NYPD have now pushed their relationship to near breaking point. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the silent protests highlighting the growing tensions.
Deborah Hersman, former NTSB chair and now president and CEO of the National Safety Council, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the investigation for AirAsia Flight 8501.
A ferry heading from Greece to Italy with nearly 480 passengers and crew caught fire, and dozens are still trapped. Strong winds and rough seas have prevented a full evacuation. Alfonso Van Marsh reports.
Parts of Los Angeles is under tactical alert after police say two gunmen with rifles fired on officers. The alleged attack was unprovoked. Jeff Glor reports.
Flight 8501 was a relatively new Airbus 320. It was delivered to AirAsia in 2008, straight from the production line. The jet is typically used for shorter flights like the two-hour trip it was supposed to complete on Sunday from Indonesia to Singapore. Jeff Pegues reports.
A multinational search effort for missing AirAsia Flight 8501 is now concentrated over the Java Sea. There are reports of possible debris being spotted, but nothing has been confirmed. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
About 42.9 million Americans owe a collective $1.7 trillion in outstanding student loans – a "quiet crisis" that touches families across the nation.
The final installment in Peter Jackson's trilogy leads the box office. "The Interview” also debuted in U.S. theaters. Wendy Gillette has those stories and more in today's Eye on Entertainment.