A sixth grader was killed and five other people were injured Thursday when a 17-year-old student opened fire inside a high school in Perry, Iowa, police said. It’s the second school shooting in the first few days of 2024. CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe has the latest from Perry. Source
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Labor market finishes 2023 on a high note, adding 216,000 jobs
December data surpasses economists’ expectations and bolsters hopes for a soft landing for the U.S. economy. Source
The Golden Globe Awards look to rehabilitate their image in Hollywood after backlash
The Golden Globe Awards are back and hoping to rehabilitate their image after a fallout over lack of diversity and problematic behavior. “Entertainment Tonight” co-host Nischelle Turner has more. Source
Gov. DeSantis and Gov. Haley address Iowa shooting and take on Trump in Des Moines town halls
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley spoke to Iowa Republican voters in back-to-back town halls just roughly 40 miles from where a mass shooting at Perry High School took place Thursday. It comes as House Democrats released a new report alleging former President Donald Trump received $7.8 million from foreign governments while he was in office. Chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from Washington, D.C. Source
Deadly Iowa school shooting leaves one dead, 5 injured
A school shooting in Perry, Iowa left one student dead and five others injured. The teenage suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities found and disarmed an improvised explosive device at the scene. CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe reports the shooting happened on the first day back from winter break. Source
New study using crib monitors link seizures to some sudden unexplained deaths in children
Video from crib monitors is leading researchers to link seizures to some rare cases of sudden unexplained deaths in children. Dr. Jon LaPook, CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the impact of the study and what it reveals. Source
Jobs report shows bigger-than-expected increase in December hiring
The U.S. economy added 216,000 jobs in December while the unemployment rate holds steady at 3.7%, government says. Source
Ex-Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn announces congressional run in Maryland
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn is running to replace retiring Rep. John Sarbanes in Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District. Source
Deputy fatally shot during traffic stop; suspect killed after police chase
George County Deputy Jeremy Malone was killed after he stopped a vehicle in Rocky Creek, the sheriff said. Source
Koreas fire artillery rounds in drills along tense sea boundary
The firing exercises, which are in violation of the fragile 2018 inter-Korean military agreement, are expected to escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Source