Just over 300 passengers and crew members fell ill during norovirus outbreaks on three cruise voyages in December. Source
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House GOP reaches Trump-backed funding deal
House Republicans are planning to vote on a new short-term funding measure after a previous plan collapsed Wednesday night due to pushback from President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane and Robert Costa report on the deal. Source
Cuomo sues woman who accused him of sexual harassment for defamation
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020. Source
Rich McCormick says he is a “hard no” on the new spending bill
Republican Rep. Rich McCormick of Georgia joins “America Decides” to discuss if he will support the Republican’s new spending deal. Source
Manchin says he doesn’t think the government will shut down
In an interview airing Sunday on “Face the Nation,” outgoing independent Sen. Joe Manchin spoke to moderator Margaret Brennan about government funding and Elon Musk’s influence on Congress. Source
Former “That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson seeks to reverse rape conviction
Former “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson, who is serving a sentence of 30 years to life in prison, is seeking to overturn his conviction for the rape of two women, with his attorneys arguing he did not receive a fair trial. Source
What to know about the new deal to avoid a government shutdown and Trump’s influence on it
After a day of wrangling, Republican lawmakers say they have a deal to prevent the government from shutting down in just over 24 hours. Republican Rep. Stephanie Bice told reporters that President-elect Donald Trump will support the bill. CBS News’ Nikole Killion and Caitlin Huey-Burns report on the deal and Trump’s influence on it. Source
Martin O’Malley, candidate for DNC chair, says Democrats need to restore their credibility
Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, now a candidate for chair of the Democratic National Committee, spoke with CBS News about the 2024 election results, saying his party needs to learn from a “very bad loss.” CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more. Source
He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here’s why. Source
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unveils new border security strategy
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a new border security strategy Thursday that’s aimed at deterring migrants from making the journey to illegally cross into his state. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more. Source