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Heba Sewan's neighborhood was hit with a rocket filled with sarin gas in the Syrian regime's chemical weapons attack that prompted the U.S. to threaten a military strike. She survived the attack after more » Heba Sewan's neighborhood was hit with a rocket filled with sarin gas in the Syrian regime's chemical weapons attack that prompted the U.S. to threaten a military strike. She survived the attack after it left her blind for a week and has traveled to Washington to tell her story. Margaret Brennan reports.« less

For the first time, the American Heart Association issued guidelines for preventing strokes in women. High blood pressure and smoking are risk factors for everyone, but the AHA says risks unique to wo more » For the first time, the American Heart Association issued guidelines for preventing strokes in women. High blood pressure and smoking are risk factors for everyone, but the AHA says risks unique to women include gestational diabetes and the use of birth control pills. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.« less

Ringo Starr tells Anthony Mason the Beatles did not know how they would be received when they traveled to the U.S. 50 years ago this week. For more of the interview, watch the "CBS Evening News" tonig more » Ringo Starr tells Anthony Mason the Beatles did not know how they would be received when they traveled to the U.S. 50 years ago this week. For more of the interview, watch the "CBS Evening News" tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET.« less

Sgt. First Class Cory Remsburg, who was nearly killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan during his 10th overseas tour of duty, describes what went through his mind when U.S. leaders honored him with a more » Sgt. First Class Cory Remsburg, who was nearly killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan during his 10th overseas tour of duty, describes what went through his mind when U.S. leaders honored him with a nearly two-minute-long standing ovation during President Obama’s State of the Union address.« less

The latest in a barrage of storms caused some of the most dangerous driving conditions seen in the Northeast this winter. On the storm's southern edge, ice bent tree branches and snapped electric line more » The latest in a barrage of storms caused some of the most dangerous driving conditions seen in the Northeast this winter. On the storm's southern edge, ice bent tree branches and snapped electric lines. Terrell Brown reports.« less

All the slush and shivers of a winter to remember could deal a significant blow to an economy that grew only 2.7 percent in 2013. But economists believe productivity will pick up in the spring and may more » All the slush and shivers of a winter to remember could deal a significant blow to an economy that grew only 2.7 percent in 2013. But economists believe productivity will pick up in the spring and may cover the losses of this winter. Dean Reynolds reports.« less

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a warning to airlines that terrorists may try to hide explosives inside small tubes of toothpaste or skin care products. Sources say the potential threa more » The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a warning to airlines that terrorists may try to hide explosives inside small tubes of toothpaste or skin care products. Sources say the potential threat is aimed at Russia and the Sochi Olympics. Bob Orr reports.« less

The country’s second-largest pharmacy chain, CVS Caremark, announced it will stop selling cigarettes and all tobacco products in its stores by October 2014. The move is expected to cost the company a ... more » The country’s second-largest pharmacy chain, CVS Caremark, announced it will stop selling cigarettes and all tobacco products in its stores by October 2014. The move is expected to cost the company a fortune. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.« less

The U.S. believes the Assad regime is delaying the removal of chemical weapons in an effort to hold on to power. So far Syria has only removed four percent of its most deadly chemicals -- well below t more » The U.S. believes the Assad regime is delaying the removal of chemical weapons in an effort to hold on to power. So far Syria has only removed four percent of its most deadly chemicals -- well below the agreed-upon 90 percent. Margaret Brennan reports.« less

The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks' victory parade drew an estimated 700,000 fans across the two-mile parade route -- more than the entire city’s population. Scott Pelley reports. The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks' victory parade drew an estimated 700,000 fans across the two-mile parade route -- more than the entire city’s population. Scott Pelley reports.« less