Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers’ “No Country for Old Men,” “The Social Network,” Cheech & Chong’s “Up in Smoke,” and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” Source
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Ukraine claims it’s behind Moscow blast that killed head of Russia’s nuclear defense forces
The head of Russia’s nuclear defense forces, Lt. General Igor Kirillov, was killed along with his deputy in an explosion in Moscow, Russian investigators say. Ukraine clams it was behind the blast. Source
Quake rocks Pacific island Vanuatu, deaths feared, U.S. embassy damaged
A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, damaging buildings in the capital, Port Vila, including one housing the U.S. Embassy. A witness said bodies were seen in the city. Source
12/16: The Daily Report
Lindsey Reiser reports on the investigation into a fatal school shooting in Wisconsin, the biggest takeaways from President-elect Trump’s first post-election press conference, and the top health stories that defined 2024. Source
Argentinian President Javier Milei likely to attend Trump inauguration
Milei is the first world leader expected to be in Washington, D.C. for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, though arrangements are underway for others to join. Source
The health stories that shaped 2024
2024 was a year of historic health headlines. From Ozempic to E. coli, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to look back at the medical stories that defined the year. Source
What lawmakers are saying about East Coast drone sightings
Several lawmakers are calling for updated policies to help federal agencies investigate and respond to recent drone sightings. The proposals from leaders in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania come as the mysterious flying objects have been repeatedly spotted in at least half a dozen states. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest. Source
Nearly half of U.S. teenagers say they’re online almost constantly, survey finds
According to a Pew Research report, nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “almost constantly.” YouTube tops the list with 90% of respondents saying they use that platform the most, followed by TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. Psychologist Lisa Damour joins CBS News to unpack the findings. Source
Israel ramps up airstrikes on Syrian military targets
Israel ramped up military operations in Syria on Monday, launching a series of airstrikes on over 60 military sites across the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more from Tel Aviv. Source
U.S.-backed forces concerned ISIS could regroup in Syria
As the new Syrian authority establishes itself, U.S.-backed forces in the region are concerned about ISIS potentially regrouping. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports. Source