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Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta was to announce a major U.S. Military policy shift on Jan. 24, 2013, allowing women to be eligible for combat front lines and special operations units. (Photo: CBS 2)

Pentagon Releases Plan For Allowing Women In Combat

In just a few years, women could be training to be Navy Seals or Army Rangers on the front lines, under a plan just released Tuesday by the Pentagon.

2013/06/18

6.5.13 Daniel Bergner

What Do Women Really Want?

One journalist turned to science and scores of women to figure out what makes women tick — and he came up with a groundbreaking theory, which is now a book.

2013/06/05

Computer Keyboard (file / credit: clipart.com)

L.I. Man Charged In Detroit With Blackmailing Women With Nude Photos

Federal prosecutors in Detroit have charged a Long Island man, after 15 young women said he threatened to release nude or unflattering photos of them unless they sent some more to him.

2013/04/23

newborn natural childbirth

Study: Women’s Deaths During, After Childbirth Skyrocketing In New York City

An alarming new report Monday showed a dramatic increase in the number of New York City mothers dying during and after delivering children.

2013/04/08

Students on a lawn at Princeton University - Princeton, NJ - Oct 10, 2011 (credit: William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Alum To Princeton Women: Find Your Husband At School Before It’s Too Late

A Princeton graduate has been deluged in controversy, after publishing an op-ed saying young women should look for fellow Princeton classmates as husbands while still in school.

2013/04/01

Gov. Andrew Cuomo (file / credit: Governor's Office)

Cuomo: New Fund Will Provide Opportunties For Women, Minorities In Nanotech

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced a privately-supported $15 million fund to support the involvement of women and minorities businesses in the burgeoning nanotechnology industry.

2013/02/17

The "First Warning System" cancer-detecting bra. (Photo: CBS 2)

Seen At 11: Cancer-Detecting Bra May Be Game-Changer For Women

A new screening device is about to hit the market, and it may be able to detect breast cancer earlier and more easily than ever.

2013/02/13

Candy Crowley (Photo by Michael Reynolds-Pool/Getty Images)

Opinion: Crowley’s Obama Favoritism Completely Discredits Her As A Journalist

There were so many blatant signs of Obama-favored bias displayed by CNN political correspondent Candy Crowley that one scarcely knows where to begin. She caused the difference between Romney’s huge win in the first debate and his extremely narrow win in the second.

2012/10/18

Under 35 And Not Pregnant

Under 35 & Not Pregnant: Infertility Problems Plague Younger Women

Pregnancy problems seem to be plaguing women at a younger age. More and more couples are seeking infertility treatments. Helping us understand it all this morning is women’s health expert and Dr. Evelyn Minaya.

2012/08/02

Baby Boomer Beauty

Baby Boomer Beauty Secrets

Dermatologist Jeanine Downie from Image Dermatology in Montclair, N.J., visited The Couch with some useful tips on how to help you look as good as you feel.

2012/07/27

Dating Blame Game

Hey, Ladies: Is It Your Fault You’re Still Single?

You’re shallow. You’re a slut. You’re a liar. You’re a mess. Sounds harsh, right? But according to a new book, these are just some of the reasons you’re not married yet.

2012/07/24

Maggie Rose (Photo by Geno Knight/CBS Radio)

Maggie Rose: Empowering Women And Keeping Men In Line

In an industry where the good ol’ boys run the show, once in a while a female artist rises up to take a stand. The former Bruce Springsteen cover band singer, Maggie Rose and her band are kicking down doors and taking names!

2012/07/19

Generic Doctor File Photo (credit: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Heart Disease Symptoms In Women May Not Be What You Expect

“I thought it was my teeth. I had no idea that my life was actually in danger,” said patient Ginny Coleman.

2011/12/07

Arianna Huffington (file / credit: Joe Corrigan/Getty Images for AOL)

Arianna Huffington Launches New Huffington Post Sites For Women, Parents

WCBS 880′s Pat Farnack interviewed founder Arianna Huffington about a big story involving sugar daddies, overcoming fear, and much more.

2011/08/04

Union Hatchet Attack

Police: N.J. Man Attacks Women With Tomahawk

A deranged man attacked two women with a tomahawk hatchet and a knife in Union, N.J. on Friday morning, police said.

2011/01/07

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