Traps have been set up and thermal imaging cameras are being used in an effort to locate the fugitive monkeys, police said. Source

An environmental agency says black balls that washed up on Sydney beaches aren’t tar, but a “complex composition” of “mixed waste.” Source

President Biden will address the nation Thursday morning for the first time since the election as his administration works with President-elect Trump to ensure a peaceful transition. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the latest. Source

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has started planning and staffing positions in the upcoming administration. Roles for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Elon Musk are still in question. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more. Source

Cory Martin watched crime shows, including “Dexter” and “The First 48,” for tips on how to get away with the killing, prosecutors said. Source

One of the suspects convicted in the murder of an Irving, Texas police officer nearly 24 years ago will be granted a new trial after a ruling from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Source

Senator John McCain joined Face the Nation in 2015 after the collapse of a pro-American government in Yemen. He spoke about the situation on the ground and what could happen next. Source

A military judge has ruled that plea agreements struck by alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants are valid​, a government official said Wednesday. Source

The students suffered physical injuries, but declined medical treatment, according to the university. Source

Vice President Kamala Harris opted not to speak to her supporters on election night, but gave a speech on Wednesday conceding the election to former President Donald Trump. NOTUS politics reporter Jasmine Wright describes the election night scene at Harris’ alma mater Howard University. Semafor politics reporter Kadia Goba discusses House Democrats’ reaction to Harris’ loss. Source