With the H1N1 flu now widespread in the U.S., many Americans who want the vaccine say the Government's message is garbled and ever-changing. Hari Sreenivasan reports on this growing confusion.
CBS News Show - Weekday evenings, Katie Couric and the most experienced corps of correspondents in network journalism cover the events that matter most from wherever they happen in the world.
Friday: American student Amanda Knox is found guilty of murder; many economists predict a turnaround in the job market; and, Warren Buffett's sister plans to give away her fortune.
After 13 months in Afghanistan, 53 combat troops arrived at Fort Campbell Kentucky to return home. As Michelle Miller reports, with every homecoming other troops prepare for deployment.
Richard Schlesinger reports on the story of Warren Buffett's 81-year-old sister Doris, who has donated $80 billion so far and plans to donate all the money she has left in the time she has left.
Jim Axelrod reports on the story of one doctor who performs up to 3500 abortions every year, and installed bullet proof glass and metal detectors in his Nebraska clinic for protection against violent protesters.
American student Amanda Knox has been found guilty by an Italian court. Knox was charged with the murder of her British roommate, Meredith Kercher. Allen Pizzey reports.
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act has lowered lead levels in products made for children and forces toy makers to do independent lead testing or face stiff penalties. Sandra Hughes reports.
Although many economists predict a turnaround in the job market, 8 million jobs have been lost in the recession and the damage is deep. Anthony Mason reports.
Katie Couric comments on a USAToday.com story of two homeless Hungarian brothers living in a cave who are set to inherit seven billion dollars from their maternal grandmother.
With Michaele and Tareq Salahi refusing to testify about their White House party-crashing escapade, the hotseat was left to Secret Service director Mark Sullivan to explain. Bob Orr reports.
There's been a 600 percent increase of calls and chats to the National Teen Dating Abuse helpline since 2007. Katie Couric reports on the escalating violence in teen relationships.
Bill Whitaker reports how Univ. of Calif. scientists are shaving hair-fine slices from a frozen brain in an attempt to uncover the source of human memory.
With new people constantly entering the job market, economists say the U.S. needs to add at least 125-150,000 jobs per month to keep the unemployment rate from rising. Dean Reynolds reports.
With Michaele and Tareq Salahi refusing to testify about their White House party-crashing escapade, the hotseat was left to Secret Service director Mark Sullivan to explain. Bob Orr reports.
Katie Couric reports on the debate over re-confirming Fed chairman Ben Bernanke, a new report showing retail sales fell in November and more.
The White House says the purpose of the jobs summit is to find new ways to stimulate job growth, but some critics are saying it's just a PR stunt for President Obama. Chip Reid reports.
As the trend of violence in teen relationships continues to increase, Kelly Wallace discusses what parents should do to teach young teens need to learn that love shouldn't be abusive.
Katie Couric previews a CBS Evening News in-depth report on the rise in teen dating violence and efforts to combat it.
Hundreds of thousands of items are being boxed and shipped to online shoppers during this 'Cyber Monday'. As Hattie Kauffman reports, online shoppers are spending more now than last year.
Wednesday: President Obama decided to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan as part of his new Afghan war strategy; Plus, the war strategy raises the bar for Afghan troops.
For troops on the frontline in Afghanistan, President Obama's exit strategy is welcome news. But as Mandy Clark reports, some Afghans doubt if the country will be ready to stand alone in 18 months.
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