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President Trump and Zelenskyy trade barbed comments following Trump's false claims that the war was started by Ukraine—what this means for US-Ukraine relations. We sit down with US.. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and what he says about the latest crash investigation and plane safety. And, how artificial intelligence is driving up the need for data centers and changing one community's landscape. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New clues about why a Delta plane flipped upside-down at a Toronto airport, plus one passenger's story of survival. The January 6th rioters have been released from prison and are heading back to their communities without supervision—is public safety a concern? And the new debate amongst Southern California homeowners, whether to rebuild or retreat after the wildfires. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest details on the Delta plane crash at a Toronto airport causing it land upside down. Parts of Kentucky are experiencing severe flooding after heavy rains. Now it's a race for emergency crews to find those who are trapped. And exploring drug treatments for conditions like autism and why you haven't heard of them. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal prosecutors in New York have filed a motion to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, bringing to a close a days-long battle that has upended the Justice Department over the decision to abandon the case. Vice President JD Vance, in his first major world speech at the 61st Munich Security Conference, lectured European leaders on free speech, immigration and cooperation with the far-right. A severe winter storm is bringing heavy rain, flash flood warnings and the threat of mudslides to parts of Southern California still recovering from the deadly wildfires. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grocery stores are raising their prices on eggs and limiting how many you can buy—what's behind the shortage. A phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin says it's the start of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, without Volodymyr Zelenskyy. And a tragedy 16 years ago helped towards protecting you when you fly—what we have learned from that crash. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Five years after the pandemic and some kids are still behind in subjects like math and reading. For the first time since the start of the pandemic, flu deaths have exceeded COVID deaths. And over 300 ports in the US are key links in the supply chain — how some of the cranes being used could be a threat to US security. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new lawsuit from the National Treasury Employees Union challenges a major government move. Could we soon see the end of the American penny? President Trump says it cost too much to make. And a once-thriving factory that produced millions of pounds of French fries is now closed, leaving an entire town facing an uncertain future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Astronaut Sunita Williams speaks out about her extended mission in space. Why she says she and her crewmates have not been abandoned. A deadly strain of bird flu is threatening the nation’s egg supply. And on the CBS Evening News' "On the Road" series — Steve Hartman takes a trip to see where one former student’s incredible gesture left a lasting impact. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge has temporarily paused the Trump administration's buyout proposal for federal workers. A federal judge has also temporarily barred the Justice Department from disclosing a list of FBI agents tied to the Jan. 6 probe. The NCAA bans transgender women from women’s sports following President Trump's executive order that penalizes schools and leagues allowing their participation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made his first official visit to Panama, where the country announced it will withdraw from China’s Belt and Road Initiative, potentially opening the door for U.S. investment. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USAID is shutting down overseas operations, leaving nearly all staff on leave. And a call for help turned deadly when a sheriff’s deputy shot and killed Sonya Massey outside her home. CBS News investigates her case and other troubling incidents within the department in Sangamon County, Illinois. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fifth-generation farmer Kenneth Hartman Jr. tells CBS News’ he’s seen firsthand how tariffs hit agriculture and fears a growing trade war could further strain an industry already burdened by inflation. A winter storm is set to bring ice and frigid temperatures to the Northeast, while record-breaking heat scorches the South. Remains from all 67 victims of the midair collision over Washington, D.C., have been recovered, officials say. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump paused his plans to implement steep tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for at least a month after talks with the leaders of both countries. Staffers with the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, were instructed to stay out of the agency's Washington headquarters on Monday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NTSB officials say they've recovered all three data recorders from the deadly midair crash in Washington, D.C.— two black boxes from the passenger jet and one from the Army helicopter. After expressing condolences to the families of those lost in the midair collision in Washington D.C., President Trump shifted focus on Thursday, raising concerns about diversity efforts and their impact on aviation hiring standards. Firefighters have nearly 100% contained the Palisades and Eaton Fires that devastated Southern California. An atmospheric river is expected to bring up to a foot of rain to the north part of the state. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the investigation into the deadly midair collision continues, today we stand united in mourning the 67 lives lost. Eye on America- The FAA manages an average of 45,000 flights daily, and while the U.S. aviation system boasts an impressive safety record, it is increasingly under strain. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports on the safety of the skies. At the time of the American Airlines flight and Black Hawk collision in D.C., weather wasn’t an issue, but a storm system on the way could bring visibility challenges. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some migrants crossing into the U.S. illegally aren’t doing it alone — Americans are helping them in. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services oversees 13 federal agencies with a budget of $1.8 trillion. CBS News’ Chief Medical Correspondent Dr LaPook explains what Robert F. Kennedy Jr, President Trump's pick for HHS secretary, could mean for the future of the department. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined ICE officials in New York for a series of pre-dawn raids targeting undocumented migrants with criminal records – aiming for 500 arrests in a week. Three years of war between Russia and Ukraine and the threat of U.S. support dwindling has many Ukrainians ready for a ceasefire, but they want some guarantees. I wish I had more time to live, but I don't want more time as a patient." 10 states and Washington, DC are giving patients who have six months or less to live the right to choose when to end their life. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chinese spies are targeting U.S. service members on social media to get American military secrets. Amidst the Los Angeles fires, another disaster is now smoldering: people who are uninsured or underinsured and facing staggering losses. And the latest on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump doubled down on his push for stricter tariffs on foreign goods during a virtual speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Wind gusts remain a concern for firefighters battling the flames in the Los Angeles area. Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, two sources told CBS News. After five years in the anchor chair, Norah O'Donnell signs off from the CBS Evening News tonight. Her reporting has not only made history, but also resonated deeply with viewers across the nation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police in Antioch, Tennessee are investigating the gunman in a deadly school shooting that killed one student and injured another. 1,500 more troops are heading to the U.S.-Mexico border as deportations ramp up, asylum rules tighten and ICE gains new powers to conduct raids in schools and churches – reversing Biden-era restrictions. At least nine people have died from a massive snowstorm that continues to wreak havoc on parts of the South. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger exclusively tells Norah O'Donnell the pardoning of people convicted of assaulting law enforcement on January 6th by President Trump sends a message that “politics is more important than policing.”Palm trees dusted with snow — a rare sight as a historic winter storm swept the South, bringing snow, ice and blizzard warnings from Texas to the Florida Panhandle. Eye on America - Half of American teenagers get four hours or more of daily screen time – leading to higher rates of anxiety and depression. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coverage of Donald Trump sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, saying in his second inaugural address he plans to be a unifier and that "America’s decline is over." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court on Friday voted unanimously to uphold a new law that would lead to a ban on the social media platform TikTok, clearing the way for the widely popular app to shutter in the U.S. as soon as January 19. The nation’s capital will host lawmakers, former presidents and foreign dignitaries for President-elect Donald Trump’s indoor inauguration, including a rare guest: China’s Vice President. Israel’s cabinet approves the ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas. Implementation is expected to start Sunday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two Israeli officials tell CBS News the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal is expected to hold after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a "last-minute crisis" with Hamas delayed his government’s final approval. Three years after the Marshall Fire in Colorado, survivors are lending their support to California wildfire victims as they begin rebuilding. Fewer people are dying from cancer, but cases among women, particularly younger women, are rising. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement, U.S. officials say. Southern California warned of increased fire risk amid strong winds. President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general Pam Bondi and secretary of state Marco Rubio faced questions from senators on Capitol Hill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During his confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, faced 4 hours of tough questions from Democratic senators – including on women in the military and a sexual assault allegation from 2017. “Particularly Dangerous Situation” and Red Flag warnings have been extended in parts of Los Angeles as firefighters battling the California wildfires prepare for intense wind gusts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At least 24 people have been killed and nearly 12,000 structures have been destroyed in the Southern California wildfires as officials warn of stronger wind gusts overnight. President Biden on Monday said a temporary cease-fire deal for Gaza is "on the brink" of being finalized as negotiations continue in Qatar. President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for top posts in his administration are gearing up for the Senate's confirmation process, which kicks off this week with more than a dozen confirmation hearings in the days ahead. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fires across the Los Angeles area have devastated entire neighborhoods and sent tens of thousands of people fleeing. The Los Angeles County coroner's office said it's investigating 11 deaths related to the fires. President-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced a rare unconditional discharge for his conviction in the Stormy Daniels so-called "hush money" case – meaning he'll be released with no restrictions. It now makes Trump the first U.S. president to assume office as a convicted felon. The Supreme Court seemed likely to uphold a new law that could force TikTok to shut down in the U.S., with conservative and liberal justices expressing skepticism about the company's legal challenge during oral arguments on Friday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden called the wildfires surrounding Los Angeles "the most widespread, devastating fires in California’s history," and says the federal government will pay for 100% of the disaster response costs for the next six months. Former President Jimmy Carter's casket returned Thursday afternoon to his hometown of Plains, Georgia, where he will be laid to rest on his family's peanut farm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At least five people are dead and nearly 200,000 are under evacuation orders and warnings as multiple fires scorch parts of Southern California. Hurricane-force winds and dry conditions have created catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wind gusts fueling the flames in Southern California have reached 80 mph – and are expected to get worse. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday wouldn't rule out exercising military or economic coercion to further his goal of bringing both Greenland and the Panama Canal under U.S. control, as his son, Donald Trump Jr., is in Greenland. Former President Jimmy Carter is now lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first major winter storm of 2025 has brought heavy snow, ice, and bitter cold to the central and eastern U.S. — leaving at least five dead and thousands of flights canceled. Congress convened Monday to count the votes of the Electoral College and formally cement President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election. Congestion pricing in New York City has begun after years of turmoil and legal challenges. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI described the New Orleans terrorist attack as "premeditated and evil,” expressing confidence that the attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, acted alone. Authorities say the driver in the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year's Day, 37-year-old Army Special Forces member Matthew Alan Livelsberger, shot himself in the head before the blast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At least 15 people were killed and dozens more were injured when a man intentionally plowed a rented pickup truck into a crowd of revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter. Police are investigating a possible terror attack involving a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, killing at least one person. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The countdown to 2025 in NYC. For nearly half his life, former President Jimmy Carter had Secret Service agents protecting him at home in Georgia and as he was traveling around the world. Eye on America - In the heart of downtown Clemson, South Carolina, the Shepherd Hotel is a community hub buzzing with locals and visitors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The official funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held on Jan. 9 at the Washington National Cathedral. Carter is being remembered as a peacemaker and a man of faith dedicated to helping others. Eye on America- Investigation into romance scams. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died at the age of 78. The number of Americans without a place to live has spiked in the last year. And one nurse goes above the call of duty by saving a teen mom and her newborns from foster care by adopting them. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Azerbaijan Airlines plane flying to Russia crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing about half of the people onboard and leaving plenty of questions about what happened. At least three tornadoes have been reported in the Houston area as potentially severe storms move across Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana. Eye on America - Is multi-tasking for you? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An investigation into a plane crash that killed 38 people and injured 29 others. The war between Israel and Hamas makes a somber Christmas celebration. And how one local radio station became a lifeline for its community when Hurricane Helene struck, taking with it power and generators. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both coasts of the U.S. are seeing hazardous holiday weather on Christmas Eve. In California, one person is dead and four are missing after gigantic ocean waves hit the central part of the state. Greenland's leader says "we are not for sale" after Trump suggests U.S. takeover. On this Christmas Eve Santa takes us on a very special mission. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a Manhattan criminal court Monday, as his defense attorney accused New York Mayor Eric Adams and police of politicizing the arrest following Mangione’s highly publicized perp walk. House ethics report finds Matt Gaetz paid for sex with minor, used drugs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect, arrived in New York on Thursday and faces multiple state charges as well as four new federal charges, including murder and stalking, that could make him eligible for the death penalty. President-elect Donald Trump along with billionaire Elon Musk disrupted the original bipartisan deal, with Trump pushing to eliminate or extend the debt limit. Time is running out for online holiday orders. In North Pole, Alaska, Santa's helpers are racing to ensure gifts make it under the tree on time. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A government shutdown looms. The stock market tanks, as the Fed cuts interest rates. Eye on America- Artificial intelligence is being used to create "deep fake pornography" that is often posted online. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New charges revealed against the alleged killer of the United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Investigators look for clues in the deadly shooting at a school in Madison, Wisconsin. Could the mineral fluoride be removed from drinking water? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two killed, suspect dead in school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, police say. In his first press conference since winning the 2024 election, President-elect Donald Trump defended his choices for top White House positions. Eye on America - A historic partnership is helping restore California’s iconic redwoods, as the Yurok Tribe reclaims 125 acres of forest once exploited for gold and lumber. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The mystery around the unexplained appearance of drones in and around at least six states is widening. The suspect accused of killing Brian Thompson could be ending his fight over extradition to New York early next week. In this week's "on the Road" CBS' Steve Hartman re-visits a holiday tradition with some special gifts from Secret Santa. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A man identifying himself as an American from Missouri, Travis Timmerman, was found in Syria and said he was freed from a seven- month imprisonment after Bashar al-Assad’s regime collapsed. Prosecutors begin gathering evidence for extradition of alleged United healthcare CEO killer. Eye on America - If you're in your 40s, financial experts say paying for a child's college should take a back seat to protect your own savings for retirement. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FBI Director Chris Wray set to step down in January. The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked many people online to direct their anger at the insurance industry rather than the shooter. Mysterious drones over New Jersey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luigi Mangione, suspect charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing, court outburst. Thousands have evacuated along the Malibu coast as the Franklin Fire, driven by intense humidity and strong winds, has destroyed several homes and burned nearly 2,500 acres in Southern California. Thousands of Syrians are desperately searching for answers about loved ones who went missing during the Assad regime. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police have identified Luigi Mangione as a person of interest in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran, has been found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway car in 2023. Syrian citizens celebrated the sudden fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, with fighters from the Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham [HTS] parading through the capital city of Damascus. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices