Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Major Garrett.” Source
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This week on “Sunday Morning” (December 27)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program Source
Andrew Yang files paperwork to run for New York City mayor
A source close to the former presidential candidate told CBS News that he is “seriously considering” a run for mayor. Source
Stores offer more drop-off locations as they face flood of returns
Holiday returns will cost companies over $1 billion this year, according to industry estimates. Source
U.K. and EU reach Brexit deal that should avert New Year chaos
With just over a week until the U.K.’s final split from the European Union, the British government said the “deal is done.” Source
Shemar Moore, “S.W.A.T.” star, says he has tested positive for COVID-19
“I thought I had food poisoning… chills and aches all day today… still can smell, taste, no cough, no runny nose … I feel fine now,” the 50-year-old actor wrote. Source
Millions of Americans facing food insecurity in 2020
The pandemic has led to a growing number of households experiencing hunger in 2020. The nonprofit Feeding America estimates 54 million people could face food insecurity by the end of the year, including 18 million children. Tamara Sandberg, U.S. food security and nutrition advisor for the nonprofit Save the Children, joined CBSN’s Tom Hanson to discuss. Source
Couple hid in Philadelphia church for over 2 years to avoid deportation
Oneita and Clive Thompson are celebrating freedom after spending 843 days in hiding to avoid deportation. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said it will no longer seek removal of the couple, who have five children. The Thompsons joined CBSN to share their story. Source
Man convicted of killing American journalist Daniel Pearl to be released
A man convicted and sentenced to death in the 2002 murder and beheading of American journalist Daniel Pearl is set to be released in Pakistan. In April, a court lowered the charges for Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has details. Source
California wildfire forces evacuations at Camp Pendleton
Evacuations were ordered as Santa Ana winds brought dangerously gusty and dry conditions to Southern California. Source