Aug 13th, 2008 · Though not an Olympic sport yet — by some measures — mixed martial arts has already overtaken boxing in popularity. Matches are raking in millions on Pay Per View, and CBS recently launched a Saturday Night Fights program. Unfortunately, the popular sport has developed a drug problem.
Aug 7th, 2008 · In 2005, former CBS broadcaster Mark McEwen was on flight home to Orlando, Fla., when he was overtaken by a stroke. He survived the incident, but it changed his life forever. Now, McEwen has captured the experience and the aftermath in a new book.
Jan 21st, 2008 · A debate Monday night in Myrtle Beach, S.C., features Democratic presidential hopefuls Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John Edwards. Five days before the Democratic primary in South Carolina, Obama leads in polls, having overtaken Clinton's early substantial lead. Black voters are expected to cast half or more of the ballots in Saturday's primary.
Nov 15th, 2007 · The former Portuguese colony of Macau has recently overtaken Las Vegas as the world's gambling capital. But Anthony Kuhn, who covers China and Northeast Asia, says visitors would be missing out if they dined only at swish new casinos.
Jun 20th, 2007 · In a statement released Wednesday, the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency said that China has overtaken the United States as the world's biggest producer of carbon dioxide. Marketplace's Janet Babin talks with Madeleine Brand.
Apr 25th, 2007 · For the first time since the 1930s there's a new world leader in auto sales. Japan's Toyota has overtaken U.S. rival General Motors. Analysts say GM workers have done all they've been asked to do to halt the car giant's decline.
Apr 3rd, 2007 · India has overtaken Japan as home to the most billionaires in Asia. Yet it also has the world's largest population of hungry people, as one reporter's continuing journey down the Ganges River reveals.
Jul 14th, 2006 · The agenda for the G-8 summit in St. Petersburg has been overtaken by concern over the violence between Israel and Lebanon. President Bush meets Saturday with Russian President Vladimir Putin.