American schools face a range of challenges, but educators and policymakers are making strides to address them. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver explains why there’s cause for hope in the U.S. education system. Source

Pedestrian deaths are climbing at an alarming rate in the U.S., according to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association. Dr. Rebecca Sanders, founder and principal investigator of Safe Streets Research & Consulting, joins CBS News to explore the reasons behind the increase — and to share some possible solutions. Source

Ukraine has pushed for years to join the European Union. Now, there’s some movement. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins CBS News to unpack the latest development as Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Thursday he will continue the war. Source

The House sent an $886 billion yearly defense policy bill to President Biden’s desk Thursday, who is expected to sign it into law. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains what’s in the measure. Source

German prosecutors ordered the arrests of three people in Berlin and a fourth in the Netherlands on Thursday, accusing the suspects of having ties to Hamas and planning attacks against Jews or Jewish institutions in Europe. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports. Source

The Gary Sinise Foundation throws a massive party each December to give families of fallen military heroes a reason to celebrate together. Source

Inflation, rising interest rates and supply chain issues have made several planned wind farms along the East Coast too expensive to build. Source

A mysterious illness that causes fever, cough and lethargy in dogs has now spread to at least 16 states. Source

This wouldn’t mean an end to combat operations, but a U.S. official said it would bring about lower levels of bombing in Gaza. Source

Coca-Cola this week recalled about 2,000 cases of Diet Coke, Sprite and Fanta Orange because they may contain “foreign material.” Read more here. Source