Many of you remember what has been called "The Great Recession."

On this day in 1929, Wall Street collapsed ... and the crash signaled the start of "The Great DEPRESSION."

There is a group of 80 or so women, all of whom have breast cancer, who go rowing together to build up their strength and prolong their lives. Our CBS News colleague Dean Reynolds spoke with one of these rowers. Her name is Amber Gallman.

Marine biologists already knew whales and dolphins are smart ... and now it turns out that their social relationships may be just as complex and interesting as ours.

Tattoos and piercings have become more socially acceptable for young adults. But, safety first!

It was known as the "Red Scare" ... an effort to root out the Communists that many Americans believed had infiltrated everything from the government to the motion picture industry. On this day in 1947, Congress got involved.

If you're ever asked to name a genius, probably just a few spring to mind right away ... Albert Einstein ... Isaac Newton ... and Leonardo da Vinci. Walter Issacson has written a new biography of da Vinci ... and he makes the argument that at least some of Leonardo's genius came from pure determination and constant curiosity.

High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. But it turns out that many adults who have hypertension are NOT keeping their blood pressure at a healthy level.

Some cancer patients have turned to music therapy to help fight the stress that comes with fighting the disease. Our CBS News colleague Meg Oliver tells us about a program at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in New York.

It's now 55 weeks till the 2018 mid-term elections. And we have our first campaign story. Our CBS News colleague Dean Reynolds has the story of four political candidates who have a very good chance…of graduating.

For decades, relations between the United States and Cuba have not been good. On this day in 1960, they hit a low point. The United States imposed a trade embargo on Cuba ... and the effects are still being felt.