Consumer Reports hails the measure as a “big victory” since it forces phone companies to help keep the calls from reaching customers and without charging for it Source
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Florida high school football star hit by freight train and killed
Bryce Gowdy, 17, a standout wide receiver and defensive back for Deerfield Beach High School, had committed to play for Georgia Tech Source
Officers receive over 50 rescue calls as storm slams Midwest
The storm brought a metropolitan area of more than 200,000 people to a standstill. Source
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Hanukkah stabbing suspect facing hate crime charges; New portraits put Princeton campus workers in the spotlight. Source
Uber and Postmates sue to block new California labor law
The law is aimed at giving wage and benefit protections to some groups of workers who are currently considered independent contractors. Source
Wildfires trap 4,000 people at Australian town’s waterfront
The town was shrouded in darkness before turning an unnerving shade of bright red. Source
12/30/19: CBSN Evening News
Gunman identified in Texas church shooting; Children ‘legally’ adopting their toys in court Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden rips rivals during New Hampshire swing
Former Vice President Joe Biden is spending the final days of 2019 campaigning in New Hampshire and criticizing his Democratic rivals. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson joins CBSN to discuss Biden’s strategy heading into 2020. Source
Secretary Pompeo to meet with Ukrainian presidient ahead of possible impeachment trial
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later this week. The meeting comes as the House withholds articles of impeachment from the Senate. CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports. Source
Officer “fabricated” story about being served McDonald’s coffee with “f***ing pig” written on cup, police chief says
A Kansas police officer “fabricated” a story that a McDonald’s employee wrote an expletive on his coffee cup over the weekend, Herington Police Chief Brian Hornaday said Monday. Hornaday said the officer no longer works for the department. Source