Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Nancy Cordes. Source

Legendary jazz singer Marlena Shaw, best known for her rendition of “California Soul,” has died at the age of 81. Source

Congress’s six months of brinksmanship over government spending and its inability to pass a long-term deal has rattled some of the millions of federal workers, contractors and military families who rely on a stable paycheck. Scott MacFarlane has more. Source

Freezing temperatures are continuing their hold on several parts of the U.S., from the Great Plains to the East Coast. Meteorologist Molly McCollum with The Weather Channel has the forecast. Source

The big picture on Wall Street is that it’s been a solid stretch for the American economy. But for those hoping to buy a home, pay rent, or afford groceries, it’s not all quite as rosy. Source

A CBS News crew was allowed aboard the USS Bataan this week, getting insight into why this amphibious assault ship has been deployed to the Mediterranean Sea. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source

With just three days to go until the New Hampshire Republican primary, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley questioned former President Donald Trump’s fitness for office when he seemed to confuse her with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, blaming her for security failures on Jan. 6. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest in the race. Source

Several ballistic missiles and rockets were fired by Iranian-backed militants from western Iraq, the Pentagon said. Source

In an interview with “Face the Nation,” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged President Biden to personally speak out about abortion more. Source

Marlena Shaw’s music spanned generations and influenced recordings and performers in the jazz, soul, disco and R&B genres. Source