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Cory Remsburg’s story was the highlight of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address. Remsburg, an Army Ranger, was severely injured by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. David Martin speaks to more » Cory Remsburg’s story was the highlight of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address. Remsburg, an Army Ranger, was severely injured by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. David Martin speaks to him about his recovery.« less

The number of heroin users in the U.S. has doubled since 2002 to 335,000 people, and deaths related to drug have jumped 44 percent in just five years. A new drug cocktail of heroin laced with the powe more » The number of heroin users in the U.S. has doubled since 2002 to 335,000 people, and deaths related to drug have jumped 44 percent in just five years. A new drug cocktail of heroin laced with the powerful pain reliever fentanyl has been blamed for 22 recent deaths near Pittsburgh. Vinita Nair reports.« less

A dangerous mixture of heroin and the powerful painkiller Fentanyl has caused nearly 100 deaths over the past year in Rhode Island, Maryland and Pennsylvania. One doctor said drug dealers are willing ... more » A dangerous mixture of heroin and the powerful painkiller Fentanyl has caused nearly 100 deaths over the past year in Rhode Island, Maryland and Pennsylvania. One doctor said drug dealers are willing to lose a handful of customers to overdose deaths if it means attracting new customers. Vinita Nair reports.« less

The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office projects most people who leave the workforce will do so by their own choice. The report also says the health care law may reduce the incentive to work for ... more » The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office projects most people who leave the workforce will do so by their own choice. The report also says the health care law may reduce the incentive to work for some, and that businesses may eliminate full-time jobs. Sharyl Attkisson reports.« less

Law enforcement officers were guarding a house when a truck they thought might be ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner's rolled down the street. Eight officers fired 100 shots at it, but inside were two more » Law enforcement officers were guarding a house when a truck they thought might be ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner's rolled down the street. Eight officers fired 100 shots at it, but inside were two women delivering newspapers. LAPD Chief Charlie Beck said the officers violated policy. Ben Tracy reports.« less

The U.S. has been slow to adopt the high-tech cards that have been successful at cutting down fraud in other countries. But major credit card companies have decided that businesses and banks that don’ more » The U.S. has been slow to adopt the high-tech cards that have been successful at cutting down fraud in other countries. But major credit card companies have decided that businesses and banks that don’t accept or issue smart cards will be responsible for any fraudulent charges come October 2015. Elaine Quijano reports.« less

With the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Sochi just days away, some locals say their lives were turned upside down by the massive transformation of their city. They claim their complaints more » With the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Sochi just days away, some locals say their lives were turned upside down by the massive transformation of their city. They claim their complaints to local authorities have been ignored. Mark Phillips reports.« less

In order to attract more customers, drug dealers are selling a more potent product, which has contributed to an increase in heroin-related deaths. Heroin seizures on the border with Mexico skyrocketed more » In order to attract more customers, drug dealers are selling a more potent product, which has contributed to an increase in heroin-related deaths. Heroin seizures on the border with Mexico skyrocketed nearly 300 percent in just four years. Vinita Nair reports.« less

Highway officials in 12 states have reported they need more salt to fight off the snow and ice expected in the next batch of winter storms. The Red Cross says blood donations were down 10 percent nati more » Highway officials in 12 states have reported they need more salt to fight off the snow and ice expected in the next batch of winter storms. The Red Cross says blood donations were down 10 percent nationwide last month, with some 770 blood drives cancelled in 27 states. Dean Reynolds reports.« less

An impressive storm system is moving up toward Chicago, across the Midwest and into the Plains and is expected to move off toward the East by Wednesday. Another storm will cross the country through th more » An impressive storm system is moving up toward Chicago, across the Midwest and into the Plains and is expected to move off toward the East by Wednesday. Another storm will cross the country through the weekend and could bring about a significant Nor'easter. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist of CBS Boston station WBZ-TV, has the forecast.« less