1/12: CBS News Weekender
Catherine Herridge reports on the threat of Houthi retaliation following U.S.-led strikes in Yemen, freezing cold ahead of the Iowa caucuses, and the latest on the Apple Watch patent dispute.
Navy officer who killed 2 in Japan car crash released from U.S. custody
Lt. Ridge Alkonis pled guilty to killing two Japanese citizens while driving to Mount Fuji. He served jail time in both Japan and the U.S.
Florida’s immigration law brings significant unintended consequences
The new sweeping immigration legislation, signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in May of 2022, prohibits anyone from transporting illegal immigrants into the state.
Quaker Oats expands granola product recall due to salmonella risk
Quaker Oats has expanded its list of recalled products because they may be contaminated with salmonella. The newly-recalled products include various Cap’n Crunch cereals and Gatorade protein bars.
8 decades after a woman was driven off her land by a racist mob, she owns it again.
In 1939, when Opal Lee was just 12, her family moved into a house that stood in an all-White neighborhood. They had lived at the home for just five days when a mob showed up and “tore it asunder.”
U.S. Navy warns of retaliatory strikes from Houthis
The U.S. Navy is warning of retaliatory strikes from the Iranian-backed Houthi group. This comes after the U.S. and coalition forces launched strikes on over 60 targets at more than a dozen sites in Yemen. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports.
What to know heading into Monday’s Iowa caucuses
Record cold is expected in Iowa for Monday’s presidential caucuses. Despite the frigid temperatures, Republican candidates are reaching into all 99 counties ahead of the first contest of the 2024 race. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports.
Hunter Biden now open to private congressional deposition
Two days after House lawmakers recommended Hunter Biden be held in contempt for defying congressional subpoenas, President Biden’s son now says he’s willing to testify in a closed-door deposition. Criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully joins CBS News to examine what may have led to the reversal.
What is the closest out-of-state national park to St. Louis?
ST. LOUIS – You might not venture out much this weekend with a brutal stretch of cold weather ahead, but perhaps it’s a time you can start planning places to visit on warmer days. The United States is home to 63 national parks. The National Park Service designates these parks as protected areas for their […]
LAPD Chief Michel Moore announces his retirement
Michel Moore said at a Friday afternoon news conference that his retirement will be effective February 2024.
