In a historic moment, Spelman College Board Chair Lovette Russell announces a record-breaking $100 million gift from board member Ronda Stryker and William Johnston. This donation marks the largest single contribution to any HBCU, or Historically Black College or University. “CBS Mornings” speaks exclusively with Spelman College President Dr. Helene Gayle about what the money will be used for and the importance of the gift. Source
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Trump targets Haley ahead of New Hampshire primary
Former President Donald Trump’s schedule sees him on the offensive in New Hampshire, targeting Nikki Haley, his main competitor in the upcoming GOP primary. Meanwhile, in New York, his heated exchanges during E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit led to judicial warnings. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Source
Kate’s surgery announcement leaves questions, but here’s what we know
The word of Princess Kate’s surgery and King Charles’ prostate treatment may show a royal family opening up, but they’re keeping some details private. Source
Pakistan attacks “terrorist hideouts” in Iran as neighbors trade fire
Pakistan says it attacked “terrorist hideouts” in neighboring Iran, as tension between the two countries, and across the Mideast, soars. Source
Biden campaign to unveil effort to push abortion rights ahead of Roe anniversary
The move underscores the Biden campaign’s strategy to tie stringent GOP-led abortion restriction efforts across the U.S. to former President Donald Trump Source
Details emerge about girl’s murder-for-hire plot that killed her mom
Dahlia Bolin planned to pay her co-defendants $100,000 out of her parents’ life insurance and also give them guns. prosecutors said. Source
The 5 best emergency power banks for 2024
Prepare for winter storms and other disasters, or just get a better camping experience. Source
House committee to hold second impeachment hearing for Mayorkas
House Republicans are moving quickly in their effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Source
Suspect charged in multiple stabbings across NYC
Three of the attacks happened Wednesday in Springfield Gardens. Additional attacks took place Tuesday and on Jan. 8. Source
How fringe anti-science views infiltrated politics — and what it means in 2024
Opposition to vaccines and mainstream science has become politically charged, making dangerous misinformation harder to fight. Source