The TSA screened nearly 2.6 million passengers Saturday amid a smooth travel weekend compared to Christmas weekend last year. There were less than 350 flight cancellations this weekend. Elise Preston has the latest from the Los Angeles International Airport. Source
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Jimmy Soto, exonerated after 42 years in prison, is back home for Christmas Eve
Soto spent more than 40 Christmas Eves in prison, after a wrongful conviction for a murder he didn’t commit. Source
Former President Trump’s lawyers ask to throw out election meddling charges
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump filed an appeal over the weekend, requesting to throw out charges that Trump tried to overturn the 2020 election. Trump’s lawyers argued that the former president has immunity for any actions taken while he was in office. Source
Pope Francis delivers appeal for peace in Christmas Eve address
Pope Francis delivered an appeal for peace during his Christmas Eve address in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. “Our hearts are in Bethlehem,” he said, without mentioning Israel or Gaza by name. Source
President Biden says he did not ask Netanyahu for a cease-fire during their Saturday phone call
President Biden told reporters on his way to Camp David that he did not ask Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a cease-fire during their Saturday call, though he did emphasize the need to protect civilians in Gaza amid the mounting death toll. Erica Brown reports from the White House. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, December 24, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Jericka Duncan.” Source
Palestinian Christians cancel Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem
Palestinian Christians have canceled Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem this year, given the intensifying carnage in Gaza. “I believe God right now is under the rubble,” Pastor Munther Isaac said. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest from the occupied West Bank. Source
Florida police search for mall shooter; ask public for help finding suspect
Florida police issued an arrest warrant Sunday for a 39-year-old man accused of fatally shooting another man at a mall in Ocala. Police say the victim was targeted. Source
Titans-Seahawks Week 16 Postgame Notes
The Titans played their sixth game of the season that was decided by three points or less, which at the conclusion of their game was tied for the most in the NFL (seven other teams). Source
Six Things That Stood Out for the Titans in Sunday’s Loss to the Seahawks
The Titans lost 20-17 to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Nissan Stadium. Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt takes a look at six things that stood out from the contest. Source