A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory. Source
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What’s the CD interest rate forecast for 2025?
Planning to open a CD account? It may help to know where experts say CD rates could head this year. Source
80-year-old Louisiana teacher overwhelmed by surprise at pep rally: “Prayers get answered”
Beloved high school chemistry teacher Frances Shaw retired from Northside High School in Lafayette, Louisiana, in 2012. But last year, because of a teacher shortage, the 80-year-old returned to work. To celebrate Shaw’s impact as an educator, “CBS Mornings” and CBS News contributor David Begnaud staged a pep rally to give her a huge surprise from Canva, an online digital design platform. (Sponsored by Canva). Source
Biden speaks with Netanyahu as ceasefire talks continue
President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the weekend to discuss the ongoing negotiations over a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more. Source
Confirmation hearings for Trump Cabinet picks begin this week
Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his incoming administration will have their Senate confirmation hearings this week, beginning Tuesday with Trump’s controversial choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. CBS News political reporter Shawna Mizelle has more. Source
Former child actor killed in L.A. fires as water ran dry, mother says
Shelley Sykes told Australian media of a desperate battle to save her 32-year-old son Rory Sykes, who had cerebral palsy. Source
Biden to emphasize NATO and other foreign partnerships in final foreign policy speech
As President Biden gets ready to leave office, he will give a speech Monday defining his foreign policy legacy. Source
What have the main obstacles been to a ceasefire deal in Gaza?
Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning the hostages to Israel. Source
Mexico offers up to $1,300 to get guns off the street
The plan, called “Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace,” will offer cash to those who anonymously leave weapons at designated drop-off locations. Source
Suspect in ex-lawmaker’s assassination says he acted out of “gratitude”
Lim Kimya was gunned down by a motorcyclist as he arrived in Bangkok by bus from Cambodia with his French wife. Source