In the wake of a series of off-year elections which the Republicans have praised as pivotal defeats against the Democrats, Katie Couric discusses the impact of such heavily-contested races.
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Every year, Medicare is cheated out of a staggering amount of money. As Nancy Cordes reports, dozens of people were arrested Wednesday in a Medicare fraud case.
Thursday: The U.S. Senate passes historic health care reform legislation; Also, Pope Benedict XVI is attacked during a Christmas Eve Vatican ceremony; And, communities set up Christmas trees on a budget.
Local officials in many areas have gotten creative with public Christmas trees and decorations in these tough economic times. Ben Tracy reports from Concord, Calif.
The U.S. Senate has passed health care reform legislation without any support from Republican lawmakers. Wyatt Andrews reports from Washington and Jeff Greenfield provides analysis.
On the night before Christmas, holiday travel has been hampered by severe winter weather. Barry Petersen reports from the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, the site of many flight cancellations.
Police in Italy say that a mentally-disturbed female assailant attacked Pope Benedict XVI during a Christmas Eve ceremony at the Vatican. Allen Pizzey reports from Rome.
The ongoing international custody dispute concerning 9-year-old Sean Goldman has come to a close, as he has returned to the U.S. with his American father. Manuel Gallegus reports.
As politicians in Washington continue to debate health care reform, John Blackstone reports on the financial impact new legislation will have on small business owners and their employees.
Officials are investigating the cause of a American Airlines crash landing in Jamaica. But safer planes mean that such crashes are more survivable than ever for passengers. Kelly Cobiella reports.
While "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (aka "The Night Before Christmas") may be the most popular holiday poem, Katie Couric suggests an alternative by Robert Frost which may be more fitting for this year.
With their leader out of sight and constant violent threats, Tehran's latest protests have died down. Iran's powerful Guardian Council killed all hope of an election re-run. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Federal investigators began looking for clues in the deadliest commuter train crash in modern history. Nine people were killed and many others were hurt. Nancy Cordes reports.
From his days as Johnny Carson's sidekick, to his years giving away sweepstakes money, Ed McMahon turned a supporting role into Hollywood history. Sandra Hughes reports.
Since the bear market began, many 401K savings have evaporated. After the financial crisis, Americans are adjusting to a new economy and new expectations. Anthony Mason reports.
Over 150 hours of President Nixon's audio tape recordings have recently been released to the public. As Bill Plante reports, Nixon made controversial claims about antisemitism and abortion.
President Obama claims his health care reform won't force anyone to switch plans or doctors. Rising health care have some employers dropping health insurance all together. Sharyl Attkisson reports.
Wednesday: An American Airlines flight came extremely close to ending in tragedy as the jet skidded off the runway; Plus, Holiday travel plans for travelers are about to be ruined thanks to another wicked storm.
Lt. Col. Vanessa Benson returned from Afghanistan to find herself in a lengthy custody battle. Michelle Miller reports on the rights of military parents serving their country abroad.
Senators need to finish work on the health care bill before heading home for Christmas. As Wyatt Andrews reports, the bill has cleared its final procedural hurdle, expected to pass on Christmas eve.
An American Airlines flight came extremely close to ending in tragedy as the jet skidded off the runway in Jamaica, nearly going into the sea. Kelly Cobiella has more on the investigation.
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