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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian National Authority sat down with to talk peace for the first time in two years. The two leaders agreed to begin meeting every two weeks. Bill Plante reports.

Feds Say Joe Arpaio withheld Records in Investigation of Discrimination against Hispanics

Growing Number Joining Rock-Solid Republican Opposition to Obama's Plans to Let Bush Tax Cuts Expire

UVA Professor and political extraordinaire, Larry Sabato unveils his predictions for the 2010 mid-terms. Plus; CBS News' Kaylee Hartung on Facebook's growing popularity among Washington's politicians.

CBS News' Nancy Cordes spoke with UVA's Larry Sabato about his picks for November's mid-terms.

On this weeks' "Unplugged Under 40" CBS News' Kaylee Hartung looks at the impact of Facebook on Washington's heaviest hitters.

Israeli, Palestinian leaders Will Meet Again Sept. 14-15 in the Middle East with Further Talks Likely

Vanity Fair: GOP Star Has Screaming Fits, Throws Things, Exacts Retribution on Former Employees

California Senate Candidates Exchanged Feisty Jabs During Hourlong Debate

On the day President Obama set for the official end of combat in Iraq, fewer than 50,000 troops remain in Iraq. Seth Doane reports on some of Iraq's next generation of leaders determined to make a difference.

President Obama has proposed extending tax cuts for individuals making less than $200,000. But the top two income tax rates would revert to higher levels. Anthony Mason reports.

President Obama Hosts Israeli PM Netanyahu and Palestinian Pres. Abbas in First Face-to-Face Peace Talks in Nearly Two Years

Montgomery Co. Police Dept. Chief Thomas Major told reports that the suspect in the hostage situation at Discovery Channel headquarters has been shot and is in custody. His condition is unknown at this time.

Montgomery Co. Police Chief Thomas Major briefs reporters on the hostage situation taking place at the Discovery Channel headquarters in Silver Spring, Md.

CBS News Cami McCormick and Marc Ambinder discuss the impact of President Obama's address politically and for the 50,000 troops still on the ground.

CBS News Pamela Falk and Washington Institute for Near East Policy's David Makovsky preview Thursday's peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians. Plus; CBS News Cami McCormick and Marc Ambinder wrap-up President Obama's Iraq address.

Omaha World-Herald Publisher Announces Change in Note to Readers after Newspaper Criticized for Refusal to Print Announcement

From the beginning, President Obama and Mrs. Obama laid down the law: their daughters, Malia and Sasha, were off limits to the media. But, the Obamas have broken their own rule.

Erica Hill spoke with Laura Bush's former Chief of Staff Anita McBride about the life Presidential children live in the White House.

Their Parents Sometimes Offer Glimpses, despite Their Own Rules Keeping Media from Covering Sasha, Malia

Incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski (D-Ala.) conceded the Republican primary to Tea Party candidate Joe Miller.

GOP Senator Says President's Original Opposition to Bush Surge Strategy Would Have Led to Failure in Iraq

Harry Smith spoke with Sen. John McCain about his reaction to President Obama's speech announcing the withdrawal of combat troops in Iraq.

Army Gen. Lloyd Austin Takes Over in Change of Command Ceremony Marking "Operation New Dawn"

Erica Hill spoke with V.P. Joe Biden from Baghdad about the pull out of Iraq war combat troops.

Vice President in Baghdad Marking End of U.S. Combat Operations, but Says a Sound Economy Is Also Vital to National Security

President Obama declared an end to combat in Iraq and said it is time to shift resources to the U.S. economy. Bill Plante reports.

Political Memoir Reveals Blair Thinks it was Right to Invade Iraq; Found Successor Brown Maddening

John McCain's Daughter Says in New Book That Sarah Palin Brought Drama, Stress and Uncertainty

Murkowski Made Slight Gains but was Never Able to Get Challenger Joe Miller's Lead Below 1,100 Votes