NASA releases new stunning image of “Christmas Tree Cluster”
NASA this week released a new image of a celestial formation known as the “Christmas Tree Cluster.” The stars appear to form the glowing shape of a tree.
Laura Lynch, Dixie Chicks founding member, dies in Texas car crash
Laura Lynch, who founded the country music band the Dixie Chicks, has died in a car crash in West Texas. Lynch founded the group in the late 1980s, but then left the band in the mid-1990s. The Dixie Chicks were renamed “The Chicks” in 2020.
As holidays arrive, unfinished business looms for White House, Congress
President Biden left the White House for Camp David on Saturday, as his administration and Congress leave the capital this year with unfinished priorities, and Americans feeling uncertain about the economy. Willie James Inman reports from Washington.
“Super Saturday” brings out droves of Christmas shoppers
Shoppers were expected to turn out in huge numbers for the last Saturday before Christmas, known to retailers as “Super Saturday.” The National Retail Federation predicts 16 million more people will shop today than on the same day in 2017, the last time Christmas fell on a Monday. Astrid Martinez has more.
Ukraine says it shot down 3 Russian fighter jets
Ukrainian officials reported Friday that their military shot down three Russian Su-34 fighter jets on Friday.
Florida town of Christmas maintains year-round holiday spirit
The post office for the town of Christmas, Florida, keeps its Christmas decorations up year-round, but it’s during the holidays when it sees the most visitors. Cristian Benavides has more.
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, December 23, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Robert Costa.
Millions of U.S. travelers hit the skies, roads ahead of Christmas
Millions of Americans are on the move, making the dash to family and friends for the holidays, just in the nick of time. The group Airlines for America said the number of people traveling by air is 16% higher than a year ago. Elise Preston reports.
300 new Illinois laws take effect in 2024 – Here are five worth knowing
ILLINOIS – The state of Illinois will ring in the new year with more than 300 new laws, ranging in scope from public safety to healthcare and many other sectors. FOX 2 reviewed the list of new laws and picked out five worth knowing for Illinoisans… Gun registration Illinois gun owners who have certain assault […]
Celebrity Banquet Center’s Christmas toy drive brings joy to families in need
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Back in April, Jessica Palmer’s family lost everything in a house fire. It all happened on her brother Allen Carter’s 19th birthday. “My bed, my room, everything went boom,” Carter said. “All of everybody’s beds and everybody’s rooms were destroyed in the fire,” Palmer said. Allen has Down syndrome […]
