The Morris family and their then 15-year-old went to a Mavericks game in April 2022. After leaving her seat, she disappeared. Now they are speaking out about how she escaped sex trafficking. Source
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Pornhub’s parent company to pay $1.8 million to settle sex trafficking charge
The deal calls for the Montreal-based company to pay more than $1.8 million to the U.S. government, as well as make separate payments to the individual women harmed by the trafficking. Source
Taraji P. Henson says “the math ain’t mathing” on pay equity in entertainment
It’s not the first time Henson has spoken out on this topic, revealing that she only made $150,000 for her Academy Award-nominated role in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” Source
12/21: Prime Time with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on a mass shooting in Prague, flood watches in California and Arizona, and the holiday travel rush ramping up. Source
Most home listings unaffordable for typical earner in 2023, report finds
A new analysis of listings in 97 of the most populous U.S. metropolitan areas found that just 15.5% of homes for sale last year were affordable for the typical household. Source
Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery by former assistant in civil lawsuit
“No one is too famous or powerful to evade justice,” the plaintiff’s attorney said about the civil lawsuit against actor Vin Diesel. Source
Judge keeps Chris Christie off Maine’s Republican primary ballot
Earlier this month, the Maine Secretary of State’s office said that Christie’s campaign fell short of the number of certified signatures needed to qualify. Source
What a politically divided U.S. can learn from Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln worked with those who hated him and violently disagreed with him. But how exactly did he do it? NPR’s Steve Inskeep joins CBS News to discuss his new book about the former president — and the lessons Americans can learn to navigate political divisions. Source
How overseas conflicts impact the U.S. economy
Two wars overseas and growing tensions with Russia and China are prompting top U.S. military contractors to boost production. Bill Hartung, senior research fellow at the Quincy Institute, joins CBS News to discuss the state of the U.S. military-industrial complex. Source
Severe California storm brings flooding, mudslides
A major rainstorm is sweeping California — causing flash floods and mudslides. Jeff Nguyen from CBS News Los Angeles has more from hard-hit Ventura County. Source