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Van Cliburn gets the National Medal of Arts and Humanities from President Obama in 2011. (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images News)

Celebrated Pianist, Cold War Hero Van Cliburn Dies At 78

For a time in Cold War America, Van Cliburn had all the trappings of a rock star: sold-out concerts, adoring, out-of-control fans and a name recognized worldwide. He even got a ticker-tape parade in New York City.

2013/02/27

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NASA: Asteroid, Russian Meteor ‘Completely Unrelated’

A football-sized space rock is set to pass safely by the Earth on Friday.

2013/02/15

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USA Ties Russia In International Friendly 2-2

Mix Diskerud scored his first international goal in the third minute of injury time, giving the United States a 2-2 tie against Russia on Wednesday in an exhibition game at Krasnodar.

2012/11/14

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama debate (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Opinion: A Mad, Personal-Attacking, Interrupting Obama Loses Third Presidential Debate

Romney won this debate in more ways than one – most impressively due to his dignified style.

2012/10/23

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama debate (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Opinion: In Clear Victory Obama Shows Romney Isn’t Ready To Be Commander-In-Chief

What was most clear tonight, though, is that Mitt Romney has no idea how the world works and the Office of the President is no place for on the job training.

2012/10/23

Mitt Romney (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Opinion: Romney Must Answer Tough Questions On His Questionable Foreign Practices In Debate Tonight

It is unprecedented for a presidential candidate to have as many conflicts when it comes to foreign business ties as Mitt Romney.

2012/10/22

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Opinion: Mitt Romney The Cigarette Peddler

It turns out that Mitt Romney made millions and saved the company he was running by peddling cigarettes in the former Soviet Union and in the United States in the early 90s.

2012/10/16

Riverside firefighter Dave Lesh with his grandson, Jacob. (credit: CBS)

Riverside Firefighters To Climb Russian Mountain To Fight Cancer

Two Riverside firefighters are leaving Thursday to climb the highest peak in Europe as part of a fundraiser for kids with cancer.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/22

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Cherish Those Biceps! Madonna Opening Fitness Centers Worldwide

Pop singer Madonna is opening a chain of fitness centers around the world to be known as Hard Candy Fitness global gyms.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2010/10/25

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