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The winter storm that hit the East Coast is causing serious problems for power companies and a salt shortage. CBS News’ Chip Reid reports. The winter storm that hit the East Coast is causing serious problems for power companies and a salt shortage. CBS News’ Chip Reid reports.« less

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a warning that terrorists may attempt to sneak explosives on-board planes by hiding materials inside tubes of toothpaste or skin care products. CBS News more » The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a warning that terrorists may attempt to sneak explosives on-board planes by hiding materials inside tubes of toothpaste or skin care products. CBS News senior security contributor and former Deputy Director of the CIA Mike Morell tells the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about efforts to keep the competition safe.« less

John Ackerman of Spring Valley, Minn. discovered 40 miles of underground caverns. Now he is working to protect the caves and have them studied. CBS News' Michelle Miller reports. John Ackerman of Spring Valley, Minn. discovered 40 miles of underground caverns. Now he is working to protect the caves and have them studied. CBS News' Michelle Miller reports.« less

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a brief bulletin late Wednesday warning airlines that terrorists may attempt to sneak explosives on-board planes by hiding materials inside tubes of too more » The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a brief bulletin late Wednesday warning airlines that terrorists may attempt to sneak explosives on-board planes by hiding materials inside tubes of toothpaste or skin care products. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Bob Orr reports.« less

"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe. "CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe.« less

Seventy-five percent of California is in an "extreme" or "exceptional" drought. CBS News' Bill Whitaker reports on how Washington is turning the crisis into a campaign issue. Seventy-five percent of California is in an "extreme" or "exceptional" drought. CBS News' Bill Whitaker reports on how Washington is turning the crisis into a campaign issue.« less

As law enforcement officials try to identify the people responsible for supplying Philip Seymour Hoffman with heroin, experts worry that the actor's death could be part of a larger, disturbing trend. ... more » As law enforcement officials try to identify the people responsible for supplying Philip Seymour Hoffman with heroin, experts worry that the actor's death could be part of a larger, disturbing trend. Vanita Nair reports.« less

"Criminal Minds" star and Julliard School graduate Thomas Gibson says he has "the itch" to return to theater. "Criminal Minds" star and Julliard School graduate Thomas Gibson says he has "the itch" to return to theater.« less

Thomas Gibson has been starring in "Criminal Minds" since 2008. He told CBS News he hopes there will be more comedic roles in his future. Thomas Gibson has been starring in "Criminal Minds" since 2008. He told CBS News he hopes there will be more comedic roles in his future.« less

The Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, are just days away, but the political games are already under way. Mark Phillips reports on why only a handful of world leaders on planning on attending the ... more » The Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, are just days away, but the political games are already under way. Mark Phillips reports on why only a handful of world leaders on planning on attending the Games.« less