Civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis is vowing to fight after announcing he has advanced pancreatic cancer. The news is prompting an outpouring of support. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
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New portraits put Princeton campus workers in the spotlight
The halls of many colleges and universities display paintings of school presidents and famous alumni. But at Princeton University, a gallery of portraits presents campus workers in a whole new light. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Bloomberg addresses city’s handling of Central Park Five
The Bloomberg administration defended city officials’ actions in the Central Park Five case and fought a civil rights lawsuit for more than a decade. Source
White Helmets who were granted asylum start new lives outside Syria
The volunteer rescue organization known as the White Helmets, rushed to help the desperately wounded after strikes in Syria. But now, some are starting new lives after they were smuggled out to neighboring countries. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Winter storm heading East ahead of New Year’s Eve
A storm dumped snow and sleet from the Central Plains to the Twin Cities, all the way to Maine. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli is tracking the dangerous weather. Source
Man who shot Texas church shooter says he “killed evil”
A church community in Texas is in mourning after a deadly shooting during Sunday service. Two men were killed. But a volunteer security guard ended the assault with a single shot. Mireya Villarreal spoke to the man being hailed as a hero. Source
Deadly wildfires in Australia prompt evacuations
In Australia, scorching temperatures and strong winds are feeding deadly wildfires, prompting mass evacuations. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, December 30, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News.” Source
Hawaii tour helicopter goes missing with seven onboard
The Coast Guard is searching for a tour helicopter in Hawaii that disappeared Thursday. Seven people were onboard the chopper that vanished off Kauai’s Nāpali Coast. Two of the six passengers are reportedly minors. There is reduced visibility around the island due to clouds and rain. The missing helicopter has an electronic locator, but so far no signals have been received. Source
Princeton portraits give campus workers the spotlight
“These people are some of the most important people on campuses that deserve to be seen.” Source