Northern California experiences destructive rain and wind. Also, many are still without power in North Dakota after an ice storm on Christmas Day. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source

Eurostar services to and from London have been canceled after a tunnel under the River Thames became flooded, disrupting festive travel plans for scores of people. Source

Since passage of the Endangered Species Act 50 years ago, more than 1,700 plants, mammals, fish, insects and other species in the U.S. have been listed as threatened or endangered with extinction. Source

The nation’s capital is home to one of the biggest libraries filled with many surprises. The Library of Congress was founded in 1800 and adds about 10 thousand items to its collection each day. Scott MacFarlane takes us inside. Source

Millions of Americans ringing in the New Year with a raise as a near-record number of states increase their minimum wage. California is leading the way after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to boost pay for fast food and health care workers. CBS News’ Carter Evans has more. Source

In 2003, scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. helped publish what’s believed to be the first novel ever written by an African American woman. That book, drawn from a manuscript dating back to the mid-1800s’, was a bestseller, but mystery surrounded the author until professor Gregg Hecimovich decided to go on a two-decade journey of discovery, culminating his new non-fiction book, “The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts.” Michelle Miller has more. Source

The Biden administration is bypassing Congress a second time and approving an emergency weapons sale to Israel. Meanwhile, Israel’s defense minister said troops are forging ahead and reaching Hamas’ command centers. Ian Lee has more. Source

Hundreds of state laws take effect across the United States starting Monday, Jan. 1. Source

Catch a top-tier Saturday NFL game this week as the Detroit Lions face the Dallas Cowboys. Here’s how to watch. Source

A matchup of two top 20 teams, the Ole Miss Rebels face the Penn State Nittany Lions in today’s Peach Bowl game. Source