A massive explosion from an Israeli strike reduced a building in Beirut, Lebanon, to rubble over the weekend. With months into the latest round of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, a possible ceasefire deal could be right around the corner. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D’Agata has the details. Source
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West Virginia ends GLP-1 subsidy program, leaving many unable to afford the drugs
In 2020, West Virginia started a pilot program providing subsidies for GLP-1 weight loss drugs for state employees. It showed promising results, but the program ended in March, leaving many unable to afford the pricey drugs. Mark Strassmann has the story. Source
Judge grants dismissal of Trump’s Jan. 6 case
Late Monday, federal judge Tanya Chutkan granted the dismissal of President-elect Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 case. Special counsel Jack Smith filed motions to dismiss the election interference and classified documents cases earlier in the day. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane and Katrina Kaufman have the latest. Source
Biden will attend Trump’s inauguration in January, White House says
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden’s inauguration following Trump’s supporters’ Capitol assault. Source
White Florida woman sentenced to 25 years for fatally shooting Black neighbor
Susan Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Ajike Owens, her Black neighbor, through her front door last year. Source
Judge dismisses charges against Trump in D.C. election case after Smith request
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election. Source
Biden pardons two turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving
President Biden pardoned two turkeys from Minnesota as part of a White House tradition ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe has more on Mr. Biden’s last moves as president. Source
CDs vs. savings accounts: Which will be better in 2025?
Here’s how to determine which of these two accounts could be better for you heading into the new year. Source
White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm
A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree. Source
Behind the efforts to prevent The Onion from buying InfoWars
A judge is hearing arguments against The Onion’s purchase of InfoWars as part of Alex Jones’ efforts to retain power over the brand. CBS News’ Janet Shamlian reports. Source