Chavez has cancerous tumor removed
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said that doctors in Cuba had removed a cancerous tumor from his body. His speech was broadcast on state-run VTV.
Departing Gates gets Medal of Freedom
In his last full day on the job, outgoing Defense Secretary Robert Gates was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor, on Thursday during a tribute in front of the Pentagon.
Video: Roberts to Obama: Take a valium and calm down
Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) says President Obama should take a valium, calm down when it comes to debt ceiling talks.
Video: The Drive: Michele Bachmann, invoking John Wayne
CBSNews.com senior political reporter Brian Montopoli breaks down the GOP race for the 2012 presidential nomination. Michele Bachmann officially announces her candidacy – again – while hoping to invoke the spirit of a serial killer.
Assailant grabs France’s Sarkozy
A man grabbed French President Nicolas Sarkozy by his shoulder and pulled him up against a barricade Thursday before being tackled by security officers.
Video: White House: Halperin’s comment inappropriate
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney responds to remark MSNBC analyst and Time columnist Mark Halperin made about President Obama Thursday morning.
Obama surprises outgoing Gates with top honor
On his last day on job, defense chief receives Presidential Medal of Freedom, highest US honor president can give a civilian
Video: Obama turns up the heat on Congress
CBS News senior White House correspondent reports on President Obama’s press conference where he accused Congress of putting off the hard decisions that need to be made.
Video: Obama presses GOP on debt ceiling hike
During a news conference at the White House, President Obama suggested that lawmakers stay in Washington instead of taking the regular recess to tackle budget negotiations. Nancy Cordes reports.
Yemeni VP: Control lost in 5 provinces
In his first Western TV interview, Yemen’s acting president detailed how U.S. drones are using voice recognition to target al Qaeda and help win back control.
