Powerful winter storms in the Pacific Ocean whipped up dangerous surf along the entire West Coast, putting nearly five million residents under a high surf warning. In Ventura, California, video captured the moment a huge wave breached a seawall and sent eight people to the hospital. Lee Cowan reports. Source
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Psychologist’s tips for making New Year’s resolutions stick
With 2024 fast approaching, it is time to make New Year’s resolutions. Dr. Dion Metzger, board-certified psychiatrist, joins CBS News with tips for maintaining those goals past January. Source
How Texas’ migrant buses are impacting Democratic-run cities
Democratic mayors of large cities are renewing calls for federal help over the migrant crisis. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s busing operation has already transported more than 80,000 migrants out of the state. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan has more. Source
Security ramps up ahead of Times Square ball drop
A recent law enforcement bulletin obtained by CBS News warned of a likely “heightened threat of violence” throughout the holidays. That includes large events like Sunday night’s ball drop in Times Square. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson explains how New York officials are planning to keep people safe. Source
Nikki Haley deals with fallout of Civil War remarks
Nikki Haley hosted several events in Iowa on Friday after a tumultuous trip to New Hampshire where she had to clarify her remarks on slavery and its role in causing the American Civil War. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has the latest from the Hawkeye State. Source
Top 2024 New Year’s resolutions, according to CBS News polling
People across the U.S. are making their New Year’s resolutions with two days left in 2023. CBS News’ executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto takes a look at what people are hoping to achieve in the coming year. Source
Mexican and Tex-Mex bites to try in 2024
“Texas Monthly” released its list of the year’s best Mexican and Tex-Mex bites with restaurants outside the Lone Star State making the cut. Taco Editor José Ralat joins CBS News to share his picks. Source
Biden plan to fight Islamophobia comes up against reluctance
Some Muslim and Arab American advocates are expressing doubts about the White House’s ability to mitigate Islamophobia as hate-fueled incidents soar across the U.S. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry explains. Source
Judge blocks parts of Iowa law banning books, LGBTQ discussions
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an Iowa law banning some books from school libraries and forbidding teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ issues. Source
Trump to appeal Maine ballot disqualification
A second state has disqualified former President Donald Trump from its primary ballot. Maine’s Democratic secretary of state announced the decision late Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane lays out the next steps in the case. Source