CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell

The big developments in trump's so-called hush money trial. The supreme court and the unprecedented case of presidential immunity before the justices. At issue is whether former president Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for what he claims were official acts while in office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our exclusive in-depth conversation with pope Francis at the Vatican. His message for the world as he pleas for peace ahead of the church's first world children's day. To the supreme court in a case that could have wide-ranging implications for women's health care nationwide. At issue is the conflict between Idaho's near-total abortion ban and a federal law that requires hospitals to provide emergency medical treatment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

a tense hearing over whether trump repeatedly violated a gag order by attacking witnesses and jurors on social media. Prosecutors urged the judge to fine trump thousands of dollars and hold him in contempt, while the former president complained that his right to free speech was being taken away. Protests are growing as more students across the country are staging demonstrations against Israel's war in Gaza. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first witness taken the stand in the historic criminal trial of a former president of the United States. In opening statements, prosecutors accuse trump of taking part of a criminal conspiracy to interfere with the 2016 election. But defense attorneys claim trump did nothing wrong and argued that some of the prosecution witnesses are liars and biased against the former president.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A man set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial in the so-called hush money case. And inside the courthouse, the full jury panel has now been seated for the case against Trump after the final five alternates were selected. This sets the stage for opening statements to begin next week in the unprecedented criminal trial of a former president. Plus, little is known about Israel's retaliatory airstrikes on Iran or of any potential damage. Both countries appear to be downplaying the strikes, suggesting an effort to de-escalate tensions.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The jury at Donald Trump's New York trial is seated. The dramatic day in court as 12 Americans are selected to decide the former president's fate in the so-called hush money trial. Prosecutors are also asking the judge to hold trump in contempt after they said he repeatedly violated the court's gag order. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

top military leaders warned Ukraine is running out of money and munitions, house Republicans unveiled a long-awaited, long-stalled plan to help Ukraine, and they think they have threaded a political needle here. Aircraft manufacturing giant Boeing was also under the spotlight at two senate hearings today over allegations of safety failures and quality control problems inside the company. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tonight, a big development, the first seven jurors have been selected to serve on Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York. Day 2 of the case also brought some fireworks inside the courtroom, with the judge scolding the former president for trying to intimidate a prospective juror. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

dramatic pictures today from San Francisco and the golden gate bridge, where pro-palestinian protesters shut down one of the most iconic bridges in America for nearly five hours. Back here in Washington, the white house is reiterating its unwavering support for Israel. President Biden is urging caution ahead of any Israeli counterattack. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A deadly and terrifying day in Texas. Police say a stolen big rig semitruck was intentionally crashed into a government office building, killing one person and injuring more than a dozen others. A 42-year-old is in custody tonight, and police are now feeling the suspect visited the office earlier this week. In Israel, tensions are high with its iron dome missile defense system already being tested today, with rockets being launched by an Iranian proxy group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The threat for the strong storms will come to an end during the overnight hours, but still thunderstorms could cause some issues during the day, into the evening, tomorrow, throughout parts of the northeast, and then already looking ahead to early next week, seeing the ingredients come together, moisture coming up from the gulf of Mexico, warmer temperatures creating an environment that's favorable for the development of thunderstorms, See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anxiety in Arizona tonight after the state supreme court upheld an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions and criminalizes those who perform the procedure. An Israeli official tells CBS news Hamas is unable to locate 40 Israeli hostages for a possible cease-fire deal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jennifer and James Crumbley, parents of Michigan school shooter, sentenced to 10 to 15 years for manslaughter. A Michigan judge sentenced each parent to 10-50 years in prison in connection with the shooting deaths of four students at oxford high school in 2021. Turning to the war in Gaza, today, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared no force in the world will prevent Israeli forces from entering the besieged city of Rafah. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The special counsel has spoken. Jack Smith filed the response to Donald Trump's claim of immunity in the case related to the former president's effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 4.8 magnitude quake's epicenter was located 45 miles west of New York City. Residents of the big apple in the tri-state area including the New York Yankees felt the big shake at 10:23 A.M. There are no reports of injuries or major damage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

president Biden delivered a message directly to Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu that could mark a turning point in the six-month-long conflict. One person is dead and three others injured after part of a large construction crane broke away from its platform and then hit a car on a bridge in Fort Lauderdale. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A massive search-and-rescue effort is underway in Taiwan following its most powerful earthquake in 25 years. The magnitude 7.4 quake hit during the morning rush hour. At least nine people are dead, with about a thousand people injured. Dozens more are trapped by debris. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is outrage at the White House after an Israeli air strike in Gaza killed at least seven aid workers from the world central kitchen. President Biden called the organization's founder, chef Jose Andres, to express his heartbreak today. there are also growing questions about the police shooting of a 15-year-old girl on the side of a California highway in 2022. Newly-released video appears to show the teenager attempting to surrender before being killed in a shoot out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Iran is pledging revenge tonight accusing Israel of attacking its embassy complex in Syria and reportedly killing at least seven Iranian military officials. That includes a top general. The air strike comes as a Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing pressure to step down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's a long road ahead with the increasingly complicated cleanup operation in Baltimore regarding the Francis Scott Key Bridge. And investigators say the bridge did have some kind of impact protection in place, but CBS News found out a majority of U.S. bridges don't. And Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to College Station, Texas, with a story about how old friends and an old car gave one man a new lease on life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tonight, we are 1200 feet above the wreckage of the Baltimore bridge collapse. The Biden administration approved $60 billion in emergency funding to help cover the initial cost of debris removal. Governor Wes Moore warned residents of the long road ahead when it comes to rebuilding the bridge and returning the port to what it was. The NTSB says the investigation itself could take up to two years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maryland officials have just announced that they have recovered the first bodies from the water after that deadly bridge collapse, and authorities also revealing they are now shifting to a new phase. New details about the victims who were working in the middle of the night on the bridge. One was just 26 years old. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are following the latest developments in the collapse of the Francis Scott key bridge in Baltimore. President Biden said the federal government will move heaven and Earth to reopen the port and pay for the rebuilding. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The department of homeland security raided multiple homes, of music mogul Sean "Diddy" combs this afternoon. U.S. Officials tell CBS news that the raids in Los Angeles and Miami beach are a possible ongoing sex trafficking investigation. The 54-year-old founder of bad boy records has been accused of sexual misconduct including rape and assault by several women since November. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After months away from the public eye, Princess Kate has announced she has cancer. A rare and shocking mass shooting today in the heart of Russia, where heavily armed gunmen opened fire at a concert hall in Moscow before the building was engulfed in flames. The House today approved a $1.2 trillion spending package amid calls for the removal of Republican Speaker Mike Johnson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A chaotic scene today at the border in El Paso. Video shared by "The New York post" as a group of migrants pushing past Texas National Guard troops and rushing through a razor wire fence. In an exclusive interview with CBS news border patrol chief Jason Owen says the U.S. Needs tougher policies to deter illegal crossings. Choose to come between the ports of entry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Disturbing allegations of potentially life-threatening hazing campus at the university of Maryland. Tonight, five fraternities are under investigation. Trump's attorneys are hailing a decision by a Georgia judge allowing them to appeal a ruling last week to keep Fulton county District Attorney Fani Willis on the 2020 election interference case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Texas can now arrest and detain anyone suspected of illegally crossing into the state from Mexico. The fight over who can police the border escalating and the supreme court weighing in. In a 6-3 decision, the nation's highest court said it won't block the law, known as SB 4, that gives local and state police the power to arrest and detain migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Beachgoers running for cover as gunfire erupts on Jacksonville beach. Three separate shootings as crowds celebrated spring break and St. Patrick's day on Sunday night. In one incident, three people were shot, including a tourist who was shot three times. Another person was killed in a separate shooting. In Haiti, The U.S. Embassy has urged all U.S. Citizens to leave immediately, private companies having to airlift Americans out by helicopter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Americans in the Midwest and South are assessing the damage after a series of deadly storms swept across the region. The latest on ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, plus efforts to get more aid into the Gaza Strip. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to an elementary school in Maine where the biggest trend isn't on the student's phones, but in their closets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A political rebuke causing shock waves from Washington to Tel Aviv. The top Democrat in the senate and the highest-ranking Jewish elected official is slamming Israel's prime minister, calling for new elections to replace Benjamin Netanyahu. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A dramatic rescue mission overnight to get Americans out of Haiti. Mitch albom, best-selling author of books like "Tuesdays with morrie," airlifted to safety, along with his wife and eight others out of Haiti's violence-torn all capital of port-au-prince. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alaska airlines is defending its decision to keep that plane the door panel blew off of mid-flight in service. It was scheduled to come in for a maintenance check that night after warning lights on the Boeing 737 max indicated problems with the plane's pressurization system. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A deadly school bus accident in western Illinois. State police say five people were killed including three children when the school bus crossed over the yellow line and then slammed into a semi truck. Both the bus and the truck burst into flames killing everyone on board in both vehicles.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

president Biden is hitting the road to sell his vision for the next four years. Fresh off his fiery state of the union address and more good news on the economy. The labor department says 275,000 jobs were added last month, far exceeding expectations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the most important speeches of Joe Biden's career, As the president delivers an election year state of the union. The economy, the border, and the other topics he'll cover, as the president aims to to convince America he is fit for a second term in office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New York's governor deploys National Guard troops to patrol the country's largest mass transit system amid an uptick in violent crime. And even today, just hours after the announcement, a train conductor reported that she was hit in the head with a glass bottle. New York Governor Kathy Hochul's plan is aimed at improving subway rider safety, adding 1,000 more personnel, including 750 National Guard troops, to help with patrols and random bag searches. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Polls show that immigration and the economy are the top issues for Republican voters, with many feeling angry about how things are going in this country. This Super Tuesday may feel less suspenseful than the previous years but it is no less consequential, setting the stage for a general election rematch between the current and former presidents and possibly signaling the end of Nikki Haley's campaign. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Supreme Court hands Donald Trump a significant legal victory.  The justices ruling that states cannot bar Donald Trump from running for another term, even though he is accused by some of insurrection. Colorado and several other states were seeking to disqualified trump because of his action surrounding the January 6th attack on the U.S. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New developments in that terrifying accident and dramatic rescue in Louisville when a semitruck was left dangling off a bridge, nearly 100 feet over the Ohio river. The driver miraculously escaped without suffering any serious injuries but was taken to a local hospital out of precaution. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Weight watchers announced today that Oprah Winfrey is stepping down from its board of directors after nearly ten years. This is the time of the year when many high school seniors choose their college, but millions are in limbo, still waiting to hear how much financial aid they can expect. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Supreme Court agrees to decide if Donald Trump is immune from prosecution on charges of trying to overturn the 2020 election. Fast-moving Texas wildfires that are burning a path of destruction larger than the state of Rhode Island. The Texas governor today declared a disaster declaration in 60 counties, with one of the fires now the second-largest in state state history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Optimistic hopes that congress can strike a deal but time is running out. The house does not return to Washington until tomorrow evening, just two days before that partial shutdown. Former president Donald Trump is looking to continue his winning streak over former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The White House says President Biden will be making his first trip to the southern border and more than a year with a migrant crisis being one of his biggest problems heading into the election, and former president Donald Trump is heading to the border on the very same day, this Thursday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The trial of the national rifle association's former longtime leader Wayne Lapierre, after he was accused of using the gun lobbying group as a personal piggy bank. The future of reproductive rights here in America and the growing backlash to the Alabama supreme court decision that declared embryos should be treated as children. A growing number of conservative Republicans are speaking out against the ruling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The widespread blackout for America's largest wireless provider. The mystery behind what could have caused the problem for tens of thousands of AT&T users. The outage also highlighting concerns about how the lack of communications could impact us all in a real emergency and renewing concerns about cybersecurity in the U.S. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shock waves being felt in the world of reproductive health care following a bombshell IVF ruling by Alabama's supreme court. The decision may also make the already expensive cost of infertility skyrocket because of rising liability costs. To understand the possible impact, look at the numbers from the CDC. Nearly 1,000 babies were born in the U.S. In 2021 using IVF treatments, that's more than 2% of all births. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New murder charges in the Kansas City super bowl parade shooting. Two adults now in custody, both held on million dollar bonds. Tonight, investigators warn more people could face justice. Missouri prosecutors charged two men, both in the hospital recovering from gunshot wounds, with murder in the shooting that killed a woman and injured 20 others. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heavy rains and snow batter the west coast. President Biden has blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for the death of opposition leader Alexey Navalny. Sen. Lindsey Graham called a new House foreign aid and border security bill a "winning combination." Lawsuit takes aim at dating apps it claims are designed to keep users glued to the platforms. Officers removed one young cougar after an attack on five cyclists in Washington. They said they believe there may be a second one, but it has not yet been located. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A major legal and financial setback for former President Donald Trump today, after the judge in his civil fraud case announced massive penalties. International outrage tonight over the death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny. Two teenagers have been charged in connection with the mass shooting at the Super Bowl parade for the Kansas City Chiefs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A court hearing in Atlanta that could threaten the future of Georgia's election interference case against former president Donald Trump. Fulton district attorney fani Willis, the prosecutor overseeing the case, fiercely denied that a personal romance with a colleague presented a conflict of interest.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A mass shooting at the super bowl parade in Kansas City. The celebration for the Kansas City chiefs turned into a nightmare. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Air travelers faced their own problems with more than 3,000 delays and cancellations at the nation's airports. tonight, the major concern is coastal flooding with more than 11 million along the shorelines under alerts tonight. President Biden today came out swinging against former president Donald Trump, calling his comments about Russia invading NATO countries shameful and dumb. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

one person is dead and five others were injured in a subway station as the NYPD searches for the gunman. at the start of the evening commute on an elevated subway platform in the bronx, a total of six people shot, the abyss was a 14-year- old girl and oldest, a 71-year- old man, a 35-year-old man died at the hospital, we are told the five surviving victims do not have life-threatening injuries, we heard from witnesses who heard one dozen shot -- and saw a woman bleeding from her face, running down the street. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The white house and Democrats tried to seize the narrative tonight following the cringeworthy characterization of president Biden's age and memory contained in that special counsel report. Marines killed in a helicopter crash. What we're learning, and Dramatic video of the first tornado on record to hit Wisconsin in February. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The U.S. Supreme court at issue whether former president Donald Trump is constitutionally ineligible to hold office again because of his actions surrounding the January 6th attack. And while there are no cameras allowed inside the nation's highest court, there is live audio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

America retaliates. What we are learning about the U.S. Military taking out the militia commander it says is responsible for attacks on American service members in the Middle East. Plus, the urgent search underway for five missing Marines after their helicopter went down in a remote area about an hour outside of San Diego. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The house just failed in its attempt to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the southern border crisis. With thousands more migrants sought to cross, house Republicans tried and failed to impeach homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The anticipation is growing not only for Sunday's super bowl but also for all of those commercials. The average cost of a 30-second spot is $7 million. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A catastrophic and deadly storm that is slamming California. It's a confluence of two weather events, a bomb cyclone and an atmospheric river, leading to treacherous conditions and the state of emergency. A total number of between 3000 and 6000 houses burned to the ground. A huge disaster In the city of Viña Del Mar, together with delta Razo, these are the second biggest metropolitan areas here in Chile See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The United States beginning a series of retaliatory air strikes on sites in Iran & Syria. Jurors expect to begin the landmark case of a school shooter facing their child's action. Jennifer Crumbley faces four counts of involuntary manslaughter after her teenage son killed four students at his Michigan high school in November 2021.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Biden administration is re- imposing sanctions on a gold mining company in Venezuela and threatening to reimpose broader economic sanctions in April that the government allows opposition candidates to run in the elections this year in response to that threat the government is saying that it will stop accepting U.S. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The landmark court case of a Michigan mother on trial for the killings carried out by her teenage son. Jennifer Crumbley is charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly allowing her son access to the gun he used to kill four students at his high school.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The president says he holds Iran responsible but warns that the world does not need a wider conflict in the Middle East. The senate judiciary committee has summoned the CEOs of tiktok, snap, X, meta, and discord to testify on what it says is their failure to protect children online.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The drone strike on a base in northeast Jordan killed three Americans and wounded more than 40. It was the U.S. Military's worst loss of life to enemy action since the fall of Afghanistan. Pentagon officials tell CBS news the explosive drone came in low and slow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump ordered to pay more than $80 million in damages by a federal jury. Former president trump found liable in the defamation case brought against him by E. Jean Carroll. The big news from the border where migrant crossings hit a new record in December. Hundreds of thousands of them encountered by border agents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just when congress appeared close to a deal on the southern border and funding for Ukraine, there are concerns election politics are getting in the way. Former president trump has indicated that he does not want to solve the problem at the border. He wants to allay the border at Biden. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

back-to-back wins make the road forward complicated for Haley. And she is in South Carolina tonight. NTSB investigators have honed in on the four bolts that should have held that door panel in place. An anonymous post appearing from a Boeing employee alleges Boeing's own records show these four bolts were not installed, raising more questions about quality control.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All polls will close and results will start to tell the story of the evening from the first state primary of the 2024 election. The field is a tiny one by historical standard for this stage of the race. In 2016, there were seven competitors in the field. Now only Donald Trump and Nikki Haley are competing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The battle for New Hampshire, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley go head-to-head with one day to go until the country's first primary. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are putting abortion rights at the center of the political debate in their hope that the issues get voters to the polls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Virginia, an airline carrying seven passengers and two crewmembers made an ill -faded emergency landing, diverting and making an emergency landing on the Loudoun county parkway. Prosecutors once again charged the actor with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the 2021 shooting death on the side of the movie "Rust." What led them to bring back the criminal case nine months after initial charges were dropped. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A two billion-dollar floating resort. At nearly 1200 feet long, it's the world's largest cruise ship. It's 20 decks have room for up to 7600 passengers come who can enjoy seven pools, theaters, a casino, and more than 40 places to eat and drink. A record 36 billion passengers expected in 2024. With a ship this size, health and safety imposed in news challenges.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Houthis back on a list of terrorists and is aiming to cut off the Iranian-backed groups funding with sanctions. The Houthis have been targeting commercial ships, avenging Rael's crackdown on Hamas. President Biden met with congressional leaders at the white house today to discuss negotiations over a national security package, which includes funding for Ukraine, Israel, and the southern border. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump brushed off his record-setting win in Iowa caucuses is now in New Hampshire after a trip to the New York City courthouse. The arctic blast along with high winds and blinding snow swept through the northeast, the extreme cold and snow forcing airlines to cancel or delay flights. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How frigid weather is forcing candidates to adapt. But first, we've got more on that military bombardment of terrorist targets in Yemen from U.S. And British fighter jets, ships, and a submarine. We are just learning new details, as president Biden today issued a fresh warning to the houthi militia that the U.S. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Inflation jumped unexpectedly today, ticking up slightly to an annual rate of 3.4%. CBS speaks to voters who believe that lawmakers aren't doing enough to help the middle class. Former president Donald Trump took time off the campaign trail today for closing arguments in his civil fraud trial in New York City, where he is accused of falsifying financial documents for a decade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dangerous weather that is pounding the northeast with heavy rains and flooding. At least five people have died as a result of the latest round of storms from a flooded Paterson, New Jersey. The crimson tide is turning. Nick Saban, who has won more national championships than any other coach in the game, is retiring from the university of Alabama, where he has run the football program since 2007. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

a CBS news investigation into the migrant busing program out of Texas. Nearly 100,000 asylum-seekers have been transported to democratic-led cities, often in the middle of the night and without any notice. The big Nasa announcement about the mission to send astronauts back to the moon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

United finds loose bolts on several of its Boeing 737 max 9s. This comes just days after a plane wall blew out. New information just coming in. The terrifying discovery. Hundreds of flights are canceled after that scary incident at 16,000 feet, See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The supreme court agrees to hear that monumental Colorado case about whether or not the state can take Donald Trump off the primary ballot. And it comes on the same day president Biden launched a blistering attack on the campaign trail.  President Biden's first campaign speech of the year, and it was his strongest rebuke yet against Donald Trump, calling the former president a loser and a threat to America's democracy.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Even more court documents are being released related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. They are from a civil lawsuit filed against Ghislaine Maxwell. She is in prison for conspiring with Epstein and his sex trafficking operation. Another school shooting, A student opens fire, killing a sixth-grader and injuring others. Police just revealing an explosive device was found inside the school. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two explosions killed nearly 100 people at a ceremony honoring a top Iranian general, a man who the Pentagon says was responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans. Seasonal respiratory illnesses are surging across the country. This as 31 states and Washington, D.C., report high or very high levels of the flu. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The president of Harvard, Claudine gay, resigned today following accusations of plagiarism and the university's alleged mishandling of anti-Semitism on campus since the start of the war between university's alleged mishandling of the announcement comes less than a month after her congressional testimony that sparked outrage and intense backlash, both from critics and prominent university donors. Pressure had been building on Claudine gay to step down even though she apologized for a testimony last month. It wasn't enough, making her the shortest-serving president in history of the university. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Israel begins pulling thousands of troops out of Gaza. Airlines race to get new pilots amid shortage. The earliest versions of Mickey and Minnie Mouse now belong to the American people. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. Intelligence agencies have been warning of possible lone wolf attacks surrounding celebratory gatherings amid security concerns as millions gather for new year's eve celebrations, Tom Hanson takes a look at how the NYPD is stepping up security. Communities up and down the California coast hit hard by a powerful storm, arguably some of the worst damage here in the coastal community of Aptos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nikki Haley addresses the backlash over her answer to a question at a town hall in New Hampshire Wednesday night. The house where four University of Idaho students were killed last year was demolished Today, marking an emotional step for the victims' families and a close-knit community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Medics today search the aftermath of the latest Israeli air strike amid the chaos. More than 21,000 Palestinians have now been killed in Gaza according to the Hamas run and ministry of health. As many as 10,000 migrants per day crossing the southern border into the United States. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The newest version of Apple Watch banned from being sold in America, tonight how Apple is fighting back. An important alert about lead-containment applesauce as the number of poisonings is on the rise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Intense fighting continues on the ground, and today, we learned more about an Israeli American killed by Hamas. The 73-year-old confirmed dead. Haggai and his wife Judi Weinstein, both dual Israeli and American citizens, were shot by Hamas gunmen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden is sending top officials, including the secretaries of state and homeland security, to meet with Mexico's president, Andres Manuel Lopez obrador, in the coming days, about the migrant crisis along the southern border. An attack in Prague by a lone shooter is deepening concern among American law enforcement, already facing escalating threats here at home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Biden administration secures a deal with Venezuela for the release of ten Americans. Why the White House is trying to repair relations with the major oil-producing country. New details about the Americans freed and why President Biden made the tough call to release the Venezuelan president's alleged moneyman from U.S. Custody. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Breaking news out of Colorado, where the state supreme court just ruled that Donald Trump is disqualified to be president under the constitution. The majority of the justices in the state declared Donald Trump is ineligible, saying he should not be allowed on the state's primary ballot.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The marvel star just found guilty of assault and harassment. How much jail time he could face. Major recall of popular granola bars. And a record record-breaking 1.1 million dollars. There is news tonight about the driver who crashed into president Biden's motorcade. The Delaware man is now charged with driving under the influence. Video shows the president appearing stunned by the crash. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A verdict in the Rudy Giuliani defamation trial, with a jury awarding two women nearly $150 million. A powerful storm is traveling up the East Coast. The Israeli military admits to accidentally shooting and killing three hostages in Gaza. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Seven people were arrested in connection with alleged terror plots against Jewish targets in Europe. Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu said the suspects have direct ties to Hamas as growing fears of attacks rise amid the ongoing conflict between the two entities. Nassau County Legislator Mazi Pilip has been selected by Republicans to run in the special election to replace expelled former Rep. George Santos. School officials say they're obligated to let the club meet in a Memphis-area elementary school, but some local officials and parents are up in arms. Acclaimed actor Andre Braugher died of lung cancer, his publicist confirmed to CBS News. JetBlue pilot says he took off quickly to avoid head-on crash with incoming plane: "I hope you don't hit us." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The major news from the supreme court about the abortion pill, the pause in Donald Trump's election interference case that could delay his trial, plus breaking news, congress votes to formally launch an impeachment inquiry into president Biden. The President's son made a dramatic appearance outside the capitol defending his father that house Republicans launched an effort to impeach the president. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ukraine needs billions more in military funding or Russia will win the war and push even further into Europe. Republicans say their focus is the border. Without policy changes there, more money for Ukraine won't happen. Lawmakers leave Washington Friday for the holidays, so time is running out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just hours after an unusual request from the special counsel investigating Donald Trump, The nation's highest court agrees to fast-track the process. Plus the south cleans up after a deadly tornado outbreak. The massive cleanup as thousands are without power and cold temperatures roll in. Pressure mounts as faculty members come to the defense of Harvard's president. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A very serious criminal charges facing the president's son, hunter Biden. The indictment coming down last night is breathtaking in its scope, about how the Yale trained lawyer allegedly spent years scheming to avoid more than a million dollars in taxes. There have been ten attacks on U.S. Forces in Syria and Iraq including a rocket attack on the embassy in Baghdad. The other big headline today, the U.S. Today vetoed a U.N. Security council demand for a cease-fire in Gaza.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A deadly shooting on a college campus in Las Vegas as we learn more about the victims and police say the gunman had recently been denied a job at the university, it was university police who confronted the shooter. Congress opens an investigation into Harvard, Penn, and MIT after their presidents testified about anti-Semitism on campus. Migrant crossings reach near record levels in America's border crisis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.