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After meeting with Afghan president, Obama says U.S. troops will move to support role in Afghanistan by this spring

Calif. School Shooting

Hero teacher credited for saving lives at Calif. school

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Police say a 16-year-old student in Taft, Calif., planned a shotgun attack on his high school classmates

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Video Games And Guns

After Newtown, Congress calls for violent video game regulation

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The recent debate over stricter gun control laws have resurfaced the argument of a possible link between violent video games and violent behavior

Snake On A Plane

Python clings to side of Qantas flight midair

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Video shows a snake on the outside of a Qantas flight in Australia

Portrait Panned

Duchess Kate's first official painting: Critics react

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The official portrait of Duchess Kate is drawing some flak as less than flattering to her

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The Perfect Family

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A mother is brutally murdered revealing shocking family secrets; Jan 12 at 10 p.m. ET

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Oscar nominations snubs

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The 2013 Oscar nominations left out some notable stars

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Bikinis and Bruno Mars

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CES 2013

CES 2013: Samsung reveals phone with bendable screen

Samsung showed off a phone with a bendable screen at CES in Las Vegas, hinting that we may be able to fold up tablets and phones some day

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March of the Machines

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Steve Kroft reports on technological advances, especially robotics, that are revolutionizing the workplace

Free Diving

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In a growing extreme sport in which divers reach great depths on one breath, records are being broken

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January 11 8:24 PM

U.S. tells computer users to disable Java software

DHS warning people to temporarily disable the Java software on their computers to avoid potential hacking attacks, malware

January 11 7:26 PM

Pa. VA hospital knew of bacteria problem before death

Hospital had been aware Legionella bacteria was in water system for almost a year, but was not legally obligated to notify patients

January 11 5:01 PM

Artist found burned to death on top of his masterpiece

Brazilian police believe Jorge Selaron may have used paint thinner to self-immolate while standing on his famous steps in Rio

January 11 2:56 PM

North Dakota man to receive Medal of Honor

Former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha to receive honor from president for "courageous actions" during ferocious militant attack on base in Afghanistan

January 11 7:23 PM

Once scarred by Taliban, Afghan province makes strides

The province where the Taliban infamously destroyed ancient Buddha statues now has Afghanistan's first female governor

January 11 4:04 PM

CDC: Flu grips 47 states; vaccine found 62% effective

24 states and New York City reporting high activity, according to CDC's latest report; down from 29 states in previous report

January 11 10:10 PM

3 hurt in blast that levels North Texas house

Officials believe they've accounted for everyone who might have been in a North Texas home leveled during an explosion

January 11 10:30 PM

Haiti plans subdued memorial 3 years after quake

Government plans a low-key ceremony for the third anniversary of the earthquake that killed hundreds of thousands of people

January 11 9:18 PM

Syria talks end in Geneva without solution

U.N. envoy said Russia seems determined as the U.S. to end Syria civil war, but that he doesn't expect a political solution anytime soon

January 11 10:56 PM

NYC police: Cannon found loaded with powder, ball

18th century cannon was found loaded with gun powder and a cannon ball during a routine cleaning at the Central Park Conservancy

January 11 8:05 PM

Human remains found in missing Fla. infant's yard

Couple arrested on tip from abuse hotline; their son Dontrelle Melvin, then-5 months old, was last seen more than a year ago

Va. ex-Marine who shot at Pentagon gets 25 years

Yonathan Melaku of Alexandria pleaded guilty last year to a series of shootings in 2010; no one was injured

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January 11 8:49 PM

Britney Spears and fiance end yearlong engagement

Judge accepts the resignation of the singer's former fiance from the conservatorship that oversees her personal and financial matters

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