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Did Putin steal a Super Bowl ring?

The owner of the New England Patriots says Russian President Vladimir Putin stole one of his Super Bowl rings during a visit to St. Petersburg in 2005. CBS News' Chip Reid reports.

British newspaper: U.K., U.S. spied during G20 Summit

As President Obama landed in Northern Ireland to attend the G8 Summit, a British newspaper printed new secret documents from NSA leaker Edward Snowden that accuse the U.S. and U.K. governments of spying on G20 participants. CBS News' Major Garrett reports.

CBS News' Sharyl Attkisson's computer hacked

CBS News has confirmed that someone has been breaking into the computer of investigative correspondent Sharyl Attkisson. She talks about the privacy breach with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.

U.S. seeks to restart nuke program talks with Iran's new president

A former chief negotiator on nuclear issues, Hassan Rohani is described as a moderate. Discussions with Iran broke off earlier this year, but Rohani's influence only goes so far. Norah O'Donnell reports.

Raw: Obama, Daughters Visit Trinity College

First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters, Malia and Sasha, visited Trinity College in Dublin and were shown the Book of Kells, an intricate ninth-century gospel manuscript made by Irish monks. (June 17)

Obama: N. Ireland Blueprint for Global Conflicts

President Obama says Northern Ireland provides the world with a blueprint to solve global conflicts. The President is in Northern Ireland for a G-8 Summit. (June 17)

Raw: Obama in Northern Ireland for G-8 Summit

President Obama arrived in Belfast, Northern Ireland Monday for the G-8 Summit. His schedule will include a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (July 17)

Need an Organ? A Lab-Grown One May Work One Day

Some types of experimental lab-grown body parts are now implanted in people and working well, but challenges remain in creating complex structures. Researchers hope one day to ease chronic shortages of much needed organs. (June 17)

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