Disturbing new video appears to show members of the Texas National Guard not helping a woman and a crying child floating in the Rio Grande last week. The mother and child reportedly were able to reach the southern banks of the Mexican side of the river on their own. Source
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Lawsuit challenges Alabama’s plan for execution with nitrogen gas
Alabama is preparing to employ a new method of execution using nitrogen gas following botched attempts at lethal injections last year. Source
Toyota recalls 1 million Toyota, Lexus vehicles over faulty air bag sensor
Potentially defective sensors could prevent front passenger air bags from deploying properly, posing injury risk in a crash. Source
How the Houthi threat in the Red Sea could cause shipping delays
The U.S. announced a task force with other nations aimed at protecting commercial vessels in the Red Sea from Houthi rebel attacks. But some shipping companies have already rerouted their vessels over the attacks. CBS News’ Lana Zak breaks down the importance of the Red Sea for international shipping. Source
How 2024 looks for the media and telecommunications industry
Television advertising revenue is expected to decline in 2024 by 18%, which could mean cost-cutting and job losses in the media and telecommunications industry. Kerry Flynn, a media deals reporter at Axios, joins CBS News with a look at the changing landscape of media. Source
How the 14th Amendment’s insurrection clause is being used in Trump Colorado case
All eyes are shifting to the U.S. Supreme Court after Colorado’s highest court ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot appear on the state’s primary ballot because of his role in the January 6 riot. CBS News politics reporter Melissa Quinn and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman are looking at the response to the unprecedented ruling. Source
Boy, girl convicted of murdering British transgender teen Brianna Ghey
A boy and a girl have been found guilty of murdering transgender teenager Brianna Ghey during a frenzied knife attack in northwestern England earlier this year. Source
Consumers signal optimism this holiday season — how long will it last?
Consumer confidence climbed this month, appearing to signal optimism in the U.S. economy during the holiday season, according to a new report by The Conference Board. Dana Peterson, the chief economist at The Conference Board, joins CBS News with a look at the new data. Source
Quick Hits on the Titans From Wednesday of Seahawks Week
The Titans returned to the practice field on Wednesday at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park to continue preparations for Sunday’s game vs the Seattle Seahawks. Here’s a look at today’s developments. Source
How Texas’ new criminal law targeting illegal immigration could play out
The American Civil Liberties Union and the Texas Civil Rights Project are suing the state of Texas over its new law, signed this week by Governor Greg Abbott, that makes illegal immigration a state crime. CBS News Texas anchor and reporter Ken Molestina has the latest on the response to the law. Source