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Are body cameras for officers worth the investment?
In the wake of the killing of Michael Brown by a police officer in Ferguson, Mo., calls for all officers to utilize wearable cameras have gained new popularity. Jim Axelrod reports on the cost and con...
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U.N. program suspends food program for Syrian refugees
A critical program providing food vouchers to more than 1.7 million Syrian refugees has been suspended due to a funding crisis. "60 Minutes" producer Nicole Young explains.
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Saudi women fight for equality behind the wheel
Some Saudi Arabian women have been demanding the right to drive for more than two decades. Holly Williams meets with the women who have been leading the driving campaign, finding that driving is just ...
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No indictment for officer in NYC chokehold death
A New York City police officer was cleared by a grand jury for the chokehold that contributed to the death of Eric Garner in July. Police were trying to arrest the 43-year old Garner for allegedly sel...
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Fast food workers protest for higher minimum wage
Fast food workers in Chicago are putting pressure on lawmakers to raise the minimum wage to $15.00/hour.
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Unlike Ferguson, more public support for Eric Garner
A diverse group of protesters are coming together to voice their anger with the grand jury decision not to bring charges in the Eric Garner case. While some gave police the benefit of the doubt in the...
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Obama warns Congress: No government shutdown for Christmas
President Obama touted strong job numbers in his weekly web address. He also warned Congress not to shut down the government.
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Jobless veterans get elite training for new careers
Many veterans returning from wars overseas face a new challenge at home: finding a job. Some are getting extra help to make the transition from combat to the cubicle. Wyatt Andrews met the vets who ar...
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Los Angeles not safe for a major quake
A new study has found that Los Angeles has been complacent and is not ready for a massive earthquake. The report recommends mandatory retrofitting of older concrete buildings which would affect 16,000...
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Northern California braces for "Pineapple Express"
Northern California is bracing for what some forecasters say could be the strongest storm in five years. The so-called "Pineapple Express" weather pattern could cause severe flooding and hig...
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