How to tweak New Year’s resolutions for success, according to experts
Most New Year’s resolutions fail. Here’s how experts suggest shifting them for the greatest chance of success — and the best approach for your mental health.
Eye Opener: New York City prepares for New Year’s Eve celebrations
The countdown to 2024 is underway, with New York City focusing on security for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Also, dangerous surf and monster waves are battering California, causing flooding and damage. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Maine secretary of state removes Trump from state’s 2024 primary ballot
The state of Maine has removed Donald Trump from its primary ballot, but his campaign is vowing to appeal. It is the second state, following Colorado, attempting to block the former president from running again, alleging that he is disqualified by the 14th Amendment for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the […]
See the massive rogue wave in California that swept away a pickup truck
Forecasters are warning of an “exceptionally dangerous” wave event along California’s coast that “has not occurred in many years.”
Nikki Haley walks back Civil War comments after backlash
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is facing backlash after she was asked on Wednesday what caused the Civil War and failed to include slavery in her answer, instead saying the conflict was about state’s rights. On Thursday, she attempted to walk back the comments, saying that slavery was an “unquestioned” aspect of the Civil War. […]
Israelis protest for hostages’ release as clashes increase with Hezbollah at the Lebanon border
The Israel Defense Forces and Hezbollah are continuing to trade blows along Lebanon’s border with Israel, leading to concerns that the northern border may become a second front amid the war in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israeli citizens are calling for the release of all remaining hostages taken on Oct. 7. Ian Lee has more from Israel.
Cities prepare for New Year’s Eve celebrations as officials warn of elevated threat level
About one million New Year’s Eve revelers are expected to pack New York City’s Times Square for the annual ball drop. Officials are on high alert ahead of the celebrations, especially after a recent law enforcement bulletin obtained by CBS News warned of a likely “heightened threat of violence” through the holiday. CBS News’ Tom […]
Mother wanted for murder of her 2 children, attempted murder of her other child
An initial burglary call led investigators to discover the bodies of two dead children. Their mother is the suspect for their murders, but she is now on the run.
The Uplift: Christmas Eve slumber party
A 9-year-old boy from Maine has a sleepover at an animal shelter each Christmas Eve to raise awareness for fostering and adopting pets. A group of students is inspired to become a fleet of Secret Santas to help strangers. Plus, more heartwarming news stories.
St. Louis wakes up to a blanket of snow: Friday forecast and weekend outlook
ST. LOUIS — Light snow continues this Friday morning. Thanks to temperatures that have been at or above freezing, this snow continues to have a minimal impact as roads remain wet and white. Overnight, we’ve seen a bit more in the way of accumulations on grass to the northwest and west of metro St. Louis. […]