Customs and Border Protection officials said more than 3,000 lbs of methamphetamine and cocaine were found hidden in bins of jalapeño paste in a tractor-trailer at the U.S.-Mexico border. Source
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Israel facing increased pressure over Gaza approach
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reiterated the U.S.’s support for Israel, but there is increasing pressure over Israel’s tactics in Gaza. The civilian death toll continues to rise, and it now includes three Israeli hostages mistakenly killed by friendly fire. Ramy Inocencio has the latest. Source
Marvel drops Jonathan Majors after guilty verdict
Marvel has dropped Jonathan Majors after the actor was found guilty of two of the four charges in his domestic assault trial. Majors faces up to a year in prison and will be sentenced in February. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement over 2022 holiday fiasco
Southwest Airlines has reached a $140 million settlement over its December 2022 meltdown. The airline will pay a $35 million fine and set aside $90 million for vouchers for passengers who were delayed three or more hours during the meltdown. Mark Strassmann has the details. Source
As storm moves out, cold moves in
The deadly storm system that hit the Northeast will head out to sea, but coming in on its heels are colder temperatures and snow. Meanwhile, the West will be dealing with rain. The Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has the forecast. Source
North Dakota coal miners lead paleontologists to mammoth fossil
After coal miners discovered a 7-foot-long mammoth tusk, paleontologists found more bones from the Ice Age animal, including ribs, a shoulder blade, and parts of the hips. Source
Deadly storm brings heavy wind and rain to Northeast
A storm system swept through the Northeast on Sunday night and Monday, bringing heavy rain and wind gusts up to 60 mph. At least two people, one in Massachusetts and the other in Maine, were killed by falling trees. The Weather Channel Meteorologist Mike Seidel takes a look at the aftermath. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, December 18, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Nikola Corp founder gets 4-year jail sentence for deceiving investors
Milton was convicted of fraud charges after prosecutors portrayed him as a con man after starting his company in a Utah basement six years earlier. Source
Breaking down Secretary Austin’s remarks in Israel
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited Israel Monday during his latest trip to the Middle East and continued to push for a two-state solution after Israel concludes its war against Hamas in Gaza. BBC News Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega is following Austin’s visit from Jerusalem. Source