The U.S. population grew by more than 1.75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 335.8 million, the Census Bureau said. Source
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Police looking for persons of interest in murder of pregnant Texas teen and boyfriend
San Antonio police announced they are searching for two persons of interest in the killings of Savanah Nicole Soto, a pregnant 18-year-old, and her boyfriend, 22-year-old Matthew Guerra. They were missing for several days before being found dead in a car. Police said the investigation has been categorized as a capital murder case. Source
Police release video of persons of interest in killing of pregnant Texas teen
Savanah Nicole Soto, 18, and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra, 22, were both reported missing last week before they were found shot to death in Guerra’s car. Source
Some Muslim American advocates hesitant to work with White House on Islamophobia
Several Muslim and Arab American advocates who voiced frustration with the Biden administration’s response to the situation in Gaza. Source
Kim Jong Un vows to ramp up war preparations
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is calling for accelerated war preparations in response to confrontational moves he says are led by the United States. CBS News’ Shanelle Kaul has more. Source
3 ways long-term care insurance can benefit dementia patients
Long-term care insurance can help with various increased healthcare costs as you age — including dementia care. Source
This week on “Sunday Morning” (December 31)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley. Source
Shakira honored with 21-foot bronze statue in her Colombian hometown
A statue modeled on Shakira’s signature pose from her “Hips Don’t Lie” video was unveiled in Barranquilla, Colombia, this week. Source
Tom Smothers, of beloved Smothers Brothers duo, is remembered for comedic legacy
Tom Smothers, the elder half of the iconic duo the Smothers Brothers. has died at 86 after a battle with lung cancer. CBS News’ Vlad Duthiers takes a look at his incredible career in comedy and the legacy he leaves behind. Source
Mexico taking new steps to help curb migrant crossings, White House says
The White House says Mexico is taking new steps to curb the number of migrants crossing the southern border. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in Mexico City on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest. Source