California man’s health improving after help from strangers
Cashman Whiteley was sleeping in front of a church in Claremont, California, when a few good Samaritans decided to help him get back on his feet. CBS News’ lead national correspondent David Begnaud first spoke with Whiteley about the compassion of his fellow citizens back in February. Almost one year later, he sits down again […]
New COVID variant JN.1 surges to 44% of cases, CDC estimates
The prevalence of the JN.1 variant of COVID-19 looks to be highest in New York and New Jersey, where it makes up more than half of cases.
Rogue wave disables cruise ship as deadly storm hits northern Europe
Meanwhile, a woman in Belgium was fatally injured by a falling Christmas tree, while another tree killed a woman in the Netherlands.
Rare rainbow clouds form over Ireland and England
One local described the early morning colorful clouds, known formally as nacreous clouds, as “utterly transfixing.”
Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges in D.C., federal lands
The president is pardoning people convicted on marijuana charges on federal lands and in D.C., and granting clemency to 11 people serving “disproportionately long” sentences.
Biden signs executive order targeting Russian defense industry
President Biden signed an executive order giving the Treasury Department the authority to target financial institutions that facilitate Russia’s defense industry.
Bill Cowher, former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, previews big NFL Week 16 holiday games
Bill Cowher, former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach and CBS Sports NFL analyst, joins “CBS Mornings” for a Week 16 preview of the NFL’s holiday slate of games. He talks about Kansas City’s up-and-down season and how they can continue to build momentum in a big matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas.
2 boys killed in crash after their father flees Wisconsin deputies
There were six people inside the vehicle, including two girls who remain hospitalized.
Palestinian death toll tops 20,000 in Israel-Hamas war, Gaza officials say
The word came as the U.N. reported more than half a million people in Gaza – a quarter of the population – are starving.
Teen found after missing for 6 years breaks his silence: “I’ve been lying”
Alex Batty had disappeared while in Spain with his mother and grandfather in 2017 but turned up in southern France last week.
