Actors Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche star in “The Return,” a retelling of Homer’s “The Odyssey.” Fiennes plays Odysseus, returning to reclaim his home and wife, Penelope, played by Binoche. They join “CBS Mornings Plus.” Source
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Trump says he will attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris this weekend
Notre Dame is set to reopen this weekend after a 2019 fire, with a grand celebration. Source
Missouri man faces execution in girl’s murder after governor denies clemency
Missouri is set to carry out its fourth execution this year on Tuesday night. The man condemned to death was convicted in a 9-year-old girl’s 2007 murder. Source
Oprah Winfrey reveals her newest Book Club pick: “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan
Oprah Winfrey unveils her latest Book Club selection, “Small Things Like These,” a powerful story set in 1985 Ireland. She and author Claire Keegan join “CBS Mornings” to discuss the book. Source
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut named Golden Globe presenters
“CBS Mornings” reveals Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut as the presenters for this year’s Golden Globe nominations. The ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, airs Jan. 5 on CBS and Paramount+. Source
Woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for DUI crash that killed bride on her wedding night
A drunk driver pleaded guilty and was sentenced for a car crash that killed a bride on her wedding night in South Carolina in 2023. Investigators say Jamie Komoroski was driving 65 mph in a 25 mph zone when she crashed into the newlyweds’ golf cart. A toxicology report found her blood alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit. She was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Monday. Source
What to know about Travel Tuesday deals
In another round of post-Thanksgiving deals, an airfare tracking site says there’s an opportunity to save on your next trip. According to Hopper, last year there were nearly twice as many travel deals available on Travel Tuesday than there were on Cyber Monday or Black Friday. Transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has details on the deals. Source
Trump demands hostages be released from Gaza before he takes office
Hamas recently released a propaganda video featuring U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held since the Oct. 7 massacre. It comes as President-elect Donald Trump demands the release of all hostages in Gaza before he takes office. CBS News’ Debora Patta has the latest. Source
Lawmakers react to President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden
Some Democrats are criticizing President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, in fears that it could undermine trust in the court system. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane has the latest. Source
Trump’s defense pick, Pete Hegseth, faces new misconduct allegations
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, is facing new misconduct allegations after previous allegations of sexual assault. CBS News confirmed Hegseth was forced to step down from a veterans nonprofit after being accused of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement. Hegseth’s attorney says he denies the allegations. Source