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Four to eight inches of snow fell from New York to Kentucky Monday. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist for CBS station WBZ-TV in Boston, has the latest forecast that has more than two dozen states on al more » Four to eight inches of snow fell from New York to Kentucky Monday. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist for CBS station WBZ-TV in Boston, has the latest forecast that has more than two dozen states on alert with warnings, watches and winter weather advisories.« less

Overfishing and habitat destruction have pushed the coho salmon to the brink of extinction in California, but the state’s severe drought is the greatest threat to their survival. As the rivers and cre more » Overfishing and habitat destruction have pushed the coho salmon to the brink of extinction in California, but the state’s severe drought is the greatest threat to their survival. As the rivers and creeks dry up, the entire species could be wiped out. John Blackstone reports.« less

Jake Marcionette was just 12 years old when he started cold-calling literary agents hoping to land a deal to get his book published. The young author’s tale about the hardships of middle school life g more » Jake Marcionette was just 12 years old when he started cold-calling literary agents hoping to land a deal to get his book published. The young author’s tale about the hardships of middle school life goes on sale this week, and he’s already at work on a sequel. Jim Axelrod reports.« less

With frigid temperatures engulfing the country, the demand for propane has continued to rise -- and so has the price. Suppliers say factors include difficult travel conditions for delivery trucks, as ... more » With frigid temperatures engulfing the country, the demand for propane has continued to rise -- and so has the price. Suppliers say factors include difficult travel conditions for delivery trucks, as well as a lack of pipelines available to transport propane. Dean Reynolds reports.« less

The 949-page bipartisan farm bill would spend $956 billion over 10 years, with 80 percent of the bill set for policies surrounding food stamps. The bill’s 15-cent fee on live cut Christmas trees and f more » The 949-page bipartisan farm bill would spend $956 billion over 10 years, with 80 percent of the bill set for policies surrounding food stamps. The bill’s 15-cent fee on live cut Christmas trees and funding for a catfish import inspection office are just two provisions that have angered watchdogs. Sharyl Attkisson reports.« less

Investigators said they recovered approximately 70 glassine packets, as well as syringes and prescription medications, from the New York City apartment of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. Some of the pac more » Investigators said they recovered approximately 70 glassine packets, as well as syringes and prescription medications, from the New York City apartment of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. Some of the packets tested positive for heroin residue. Hoffman, who had struggled with addiction in the past, was found dead Sunday. Don Dahler reports.« less

The Dow suffered a triple-digit loss for the seventh time this year. A weaker-than-expected manufacturing report said growth in orders for machinery and other large factory goods dropped by the most i more » The Dow suffered a triple-digit loss for the seventh time this year. A weaker-than-expected manufacturing report said growth in orders for machinery and other large factory goods dropped by the most in 33 years. Slow growth in developing economies added to investor pessimism. Alexis Christoforous reports.« less

Preparing Sochi for the Winter Olympic Games has been a long and expensive road. With several buildings and venues built from scratch, some hotels are still being finished as attendees begin arriving ... more » Preparing Sochi for the Winter Olympic Games has been a long and expensive road. With several buildings and venues built from scratch, some hotels are still being finished as attendees begin arriving for the Games. Mark Phillips reports.« less

Some 80,000 fans plus thousands of security officers and support staff are at MetLife stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., for America's largest sporting event of the year. Don Dahler reports. Some 80,000 fans plus thousands of security officers and support staff are at MetLife stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., for America's largest sporting event of the year. Don Dahler reports.« less

Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York City apartment from an apparent drug overdose. Hoffman was one of the most accomplished actors of his generation and when news spread of his more » Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York City apartment from an apparent drug overdose. Hoffman was one of the most accomplished actors of his generation and when news spread of his death, more than 100 people gathered outside his apartment building to pay tribute. He was only 46 years old. Vinita Nair reports.« less