Civil rights groups are urging the Justice Department to join them in challenging a new Texas law that makes illegal immigration a state crime. Border officials say they’re overwhelmed. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more. Source
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VP Harris to embark on national reproductive freedoms tour
The first stop of the tour will take place in Wisconsin on Jan. 22, the anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. Source
2024 GOP candidates respond to Trump Colorado ballot ruling
Donald Trump’s lawyers say they plan on appealing the Colorado Supreme Court’s historic decision disqualifying him from the state’s 2024 primary ballot. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa explains how Trump’s presidential opponents are reacting. Source
U.S. strikes prisoner swap deal with Venezuela
Venezuela released 10 Americans and a fugitive wanted by U.S. authorities Wednesday. In exchange, the Biden administration freed a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Houston hospital offers child patients holiday magic beyond the medicine
The 16th floor of Texas Children’s Hospital looks like a high-end holiday store. Source
Fatal fires serve as cautionary tale of dangers of lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries were responsible for at least 220 fires in New York City last year. Source
Toyota recalls 1 million vehicles over air bag issue
Toyota on Wednesday recalled about 1 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles over a possible malfunction in which the air bags may not deploy properly in a crash. Source
Helicopter crash kills Philadelphia news crew
A helicopter crash in the Wharton State Forest in New Jersey killed a pilot and photographer for a Philadelphia television news station as they were returning from assignment. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Source
Houston children’s hospital offers patients holiday magic beyond the medicine
The 16th floor of Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston looks like a high-end holiday store. Janet Shamlian has the story. Source
Texas sheriff on enforcing SB4 immigration law: “It’s going to be impossible”
If SB4 goes into effect next year, Texas state troopers and even sheriff’s deputies would be able to charge and arrest migrants for illegally crossing the border. Source