Five weeks out from the 2024 Iowa caucuses, Donald Trump’s lead is growing in the state. According to the latest Des Moines Register poll, the former president has surpassed 50% support among likely Republican caucus goers in the Hawkeye State, leading both Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley by double digits. CBS News campaign reporters Aaron Navarro and Nidia Cavazos have the latest on the race. Source

At least six people were killed as several storms tore through central Tennessee on Saturday, officials say. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Clarksville, Tennessee, where dozens of families lost most of their possessions in the storms. Source

Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s federal election case are asking Judge Tanya Chutkan to reject Trump’s request to freeze the case in its entirety, and keep the trial’s March 4 start date. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more on Trump’s legal battles and also Rudy Giuliani facing a defamation case in Georgia. Source

Rafael Govea Romero faces capital murder charges in the death of Lizbeth Medina, officials in Edna, Texas, said Sunday. Source

Shohei Ohtani signs with the Dodgers for a record $700 million. These players are among the highest paid athletes of all time. Source

Hamas is warning that no more hostages will leave Gaza alive unless Israel meets its demands. Israel’s prime minister’s office says 117 people are still being held captive in the enclave. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis is worsening for Palestinians caught in the crossfire as Israeli forces push their way through southern Gaza. BBC News Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega is following the latest from Jerusalem. Source

From Barbie to Playstation, we found the best Walmart deals you can still nab before Christmas Source

“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King sits down with Julia Roberts to discuss her new apocalyptic thriller, “Leave The World Behind.” In this preview clip, Roberts revisits her role in “My Best Friend’s Wedding” and imagines where her character would be today. The full interview airs Tuesday on “CBS Mornings.” Source

“I think it would have been able to prey effectively on anything that was unfortunate enough to be in its space,” an expert said after a fossilized pliosaur skull was found in the U.K. Source

New CBS News polling shows many Americans believe their standard of living is worse than their parents. The poll found people are feeling deep impacts of inflation, despite strong economic data and speculation surrounding a so-called “soft landing” for the economy. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers. Source