The new premier football league, which will kick off on March 30 next year, was announced by XFL co-owners Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia on Sunday. Source
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A recap of the good news from 2023
From the successes of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and “Barbie” to progress in inflation and the return of Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin, Mark Strassmann recaps the good news from 2023. Source
Final Rose Parade preparations underway in Pasadena, California
In Pasadena, California, final preparations were underway Sunday for the Rose Parade, a New Year’s Day tradition dating back to 1890. Source
New laws across U.S. take effect on Jan. 1
Dozens of cities and states across the country are boosting minimum wage next year for nearly 10 million Americans. A number of other laws also take effect across the nation on Jan. 1. Elise Preston has the latest. Source
Eddie Bernice Johnson, former Democratic congresswoman from Texas, dies
Former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson died Sunday at age 88. As a Democrat from Texas, she represented parts of Dallas for 30 years before stepping down at the start of 2023. Source
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announces she’s stepping down after 52 years on the throne
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II, currently the world’s longest-serving monarch, revealed in her New Year’s speech that she’s stepping down after 52 years on the throne. She’ll be succeeded by her son, Prince Frederik. Source
President Biden says he’s in close contact with Kyiv amid stalled military aid
President Biden said he’s staying in close contact with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Western military aid stalled and Kyiv running low on supplies. Republican lawmakers say aid to both Ukraine and Israel hinges on sweeping policy changes along the U.S. southern border. Skyler Henry reports. Source
Russia launches new wave of drone and missile attacks against Kharkiv, other Ukrainian cities
Russia launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks against Kharkiv and other cities in Ukraine on Sunday, in apparent retaliation for a deadly Ukrainian attack against Belgorod, Russia, the day before. At least 20 people in Ukraine were injured. Source
Death toll rises in Gaza amid grim New Year’s Eve
Few people in Gaza are celebrating New Year as Israel has intensified its operations in recent days and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war could last many more months. More than 21,800 people have died in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Ian Lee reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, December 31, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Ed O’Keefe. Source