CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The manhunt for the man who shot and killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson now spans several states. There were major developments in the trial of Daniel Penny today when the Judge agreed agreed to drop the count one of manslaughter against Penny. President Biden appears to be considering a wave of pre-emptive pardons prior to leaving office to protect Donald Trump's opponents from potential retribution. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Police have released new photos of the gunman's face and an updated timeline of their movements just before UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed. 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocks California. Eye on America- At least 7,000 pharmacies have closed since 2019 across the U.S., creating “pharmacy deserts.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A manhunt is underway in New York for the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in what police are calling a "targeted attack.” President-elect Donald Trump may be considering replacing his choice for defense secretary with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis amid allegations of sexual and financial misconduct by Pete Hegseth, which the former Fox News host denies. Eye on America - Boeing satellite factory union leader Craig Garriott has accused the company of creating a "toxic culture" focused on profit over safety. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

South Korea lifts martial law order after parliament voted to defy president. President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary choice, Pete Hegseth, may be in jeopardy amid allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse. Eye on America - A barn in rural Mississippi hides a harrowing truth: it was the site of 14-year-old Emmett Till's lynching in 1955 after he whistled at a White woman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden. President-elect Trump's pick to led defense department comes under further scrutiny. A powerful snowstorm and arctic blast have left parts of Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York buried in snow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a wet and chilly Thanksgiving in the Northeast, with some places in upstate New York getting more than half a foot of snow, while several feet of lake-effect snow are expected in areas along the Great Lakes over the weekend. Days after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on goods entering the U.S. from Mexico and Canada, Trump claimed that Pres. Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico had agreed to stop migration through her country and close the Mexican border. But Sheinbaum suggested that is not the case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The weather will be impacting not only holiday travel but even the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and administration picks were targeted by "swatting" attacks or bomb threats. Eye on America- Americans at a tipping point when it comes to tipping. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden announced that the U.S. helped secure a ceasefire deal in Lebanon, which would end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China when he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. If implemented, the tariffs could raise prices on everything from gas to automobiles. Getting ready for what will be a busy holiday travel season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.