Scientist behind gene-edited babies sentenced
A Chinese scientist who helped create the world's first genetically edited babies is going to prison. A judge in China sentenced He Jiankui to three years for carrying out "illegal medical practices."
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NYC police commissioner on Hanukkah attack
New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea was sworn in earlier this month after rising through the ranks over 28 years. Shea joined the NYPD in 1991 as a patrol officer in the Bronx. The city that year had more than 2,000 murders. In 2018, that number fell to 295. Commissioner Shea joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the latest attack on a Hanukkah celebration in New York, security surrounding New Year's Eve celebrations, and the stabbing death of college student Tessa Majors in a Manhattan park.
Seattle students required to get vaccinations
Thousands of students in Seattle have 10 days to get vaccinated or they will not be allowed to go to school. This comes after Washington state suffered two measles outbreaks this year, one forcing a state of emergency. This year the U.S. has seen the most measles cases in 27 years. Nearly 1,300 cases were reported through November. Carter Evans reports.
Louisiana plane crash investigation
A plane crash in Louisiana killed five of six people on board. The plane went down just minutes after takeoff in Lafayette on Saturday. The aircraft appears to have clipped power lines and some trees before hurtling to the ground. One survivor is in critical condition. Mola Lenghi reports.
Church members praised for stopping gunman
Two people were shot and killed at a Sunday morning church service in Texas. A livestream video captured the moment a man opened fire at the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement. An armed parishioner quickly shot and killed the attacker, likely saving many lives. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Maryland man donates two organs to two strangers in need
Joe Gilvary doesn’t think of himself as a hero. But few people have ever done what he did. Gilvary donated a kidney to a stranger in New York who was running out of time. A year later, Gilvary donated part of his liver to an infant in Ohio who was struggling to survive. Kenneth Craig reports.
Cause unknown in Louisiana plane crash
A small plane exploded after coming down in a parking lot just minutes after takeoff on Saturday in Louisiana, killing 5 people. But without a flight data recorder on board, determining a cause may be difficult. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Trump attacks Pelosi on Twitter over impeachment trial
President Trump took to Twitter to attack House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over her decision to delay sending the articles of impeachment to the Senate. Meanwhile, the White House continues to closely monitor North Korea where Kim Jong Un is holding a meeting with his top political leaders. Ben Tracy reports.
Winter storm brings freezing rain and ice
More than 200 million Americans are in the path of a powerful winter storm. The system stretches from the Midwest to New England with the biggest threat being freezing rain and ice. The storm brought heavy snow to parts of Colorado overnight and made for dangerous driving conditions in Nebraska. Jeff Berardelli reports.
Parishioner killed and gunman dead in Texas church shooting
One parishioner was killed and another seriously injured Sunday when a gunman opened fire during a church service near Fort Worth, Texas. Another parishioner shot and killed the gunman seconds after the incident began, according to officials and a livestream video of the service. Farrah Fazal reports.
5 stabbed at rabbi’s home during Hanukkah celebration
Five people were stabbed by a man who broke into a rabbi’s home during Hanukkah celebration on Saturday night. Police have arrested a suspect and charged him with five counts of attempted murder. It’s the latest outrage during a surge of alleged anti-Semitic attacks across New York City in just the last week. Laura Podesta reports.
Face the Nation: Major Garrett, Paula Reid, Nancy Cordes, David Martin, Jeff Pegues, Jan Crawford
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on CBS News correspondents Major Garrett, Paula Reid, Nancy Cordes, David Martin, Jeff Pegues and Jan Crawford join "Face the Nation" for the annual roundtable with a look back on stories that mattered most in 2019.
Correspondents Panel: A look back at the year's most important stories
CBS News correspondents Major Garrett, Paula Reid, Nancy Cordes, David Martin, Jeff Pegues and Jan Crawford join "Face the Nation" for the annual roundtable with a look back on stories that mattered most in 2019.
Ivanka Trump: Paid family leave the result of "years of discussion and education"
The first daughter and presidential adviser says the debate on guaranteeing paid family leave for federal workers had "grown stale" under previous administrations.
Bipartisan pair of senators on the importance of faith in a divided Washington
Senators Chris Coons and James Lankford say attendance at their weekly prayer group has gone up in an increasingly contentious Washington.
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Today on "Face the Nation, with all of Washington on holiday break, we take a look back on the year that was with some perspective from the White House, Capitol Hill and our own CBS News correspondents.
Remains of 6 victims found in Hawaiian helicopter crash
The remains of six of the seven people on board a helicopter that crashed off the Hawaiian island of Kauai have been recovered. The chopper went missing Thursday after taking off on a sight-seeing tour with the pilot and six passengers, including two children. A search is continuing for the remains of the seventh victim. Danya Bacchus reports.
Controversial radio icon Don Imus dies
Don Imus- one of radio’s legendary — and most controversial — figures died Friday at a Texas hospital. One of the original shock-jocks, Imus had a long, ground-breaking career. But it was marred by bouts of alcoholism and drug addiction, and all but ended in disgrace after he made racist comments on air. Jeff Glor reports.
Somalia terror attack kills dozens
A horrific car explosion occurred today in Somalia’s capitol city of Mogadishu, killing 78 people and injuring 125 people. Many of the victims were students on their way to class. The car explosion is being labeled “an act of terror” by the country’s president. Ian Lee reports.
2 dead, 7 wounded in Houston drive-by
At least two people were killed and seven others wounded in a drive-by shooting in Houston Friday night. The group were apparently shooting a music video in a parking lot when officials say they were ambushed by an unknown number of gunmen.
Winter storm impacting holiday travel
More than 250 million Americans are in the path of a powerful coast-to-coast storm. Snow and wind caused blizzard-like conditions in part of Colorado overnight. And in North Dakota snow and ice made for treacherous travel conditions for drivers. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli reports.
5 killed in Lafayette, Louisiana, plane crash
A twin-engine plane crashed in Lafayette, Louisiana, about an hour west of the capital Baton Rouge.The crash killed five passengers, including Carley McCord, the daughter-in-law of LSU's offensive coach. Miraculously, one person survived. David Begnaud reports.
Manhunt underway for Colorado mall gunman
A manhunt is underway in Aurora, Colorado, for a gunman who opened fire at a crowded shopping mall and killed a 17-year-old boy. Shoppers scrambled for cover at the sound of gunfire Friday.
Flights suspended after plane crash in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, all Bek Air flights are suspended after a plane crash killed at least 12 people. Investigators at the snow-covered crash site say 98 people were aboard the jet when it hit a concrete wall and a two-story building Friday shortly after takeoff. At least 50 people are in the hospital.
The Dish: Enrique Olvera and Daniela Soto-Innes
Acclaimed chefs Enrique Olvera and Daniela Soto-Innes have redefined Mexican food in New York City. The owners of the hugely popular restaurant Cosme say their success is due to a mixture of happiness and hard work.
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Senate to reconvene as government shutdown continues
The 2025 government shutdown entered its sixth day on Monday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump deployment of National Guard
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration over their plans to deploy the National Guard.
Israel-Hamas negotiations spurred by Trump ceasefire plan to start
Trump wants Israeli and Hamas negotiators to "move fast" in new talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza war, spurred by his 20-point plan.
Supreme Court won't take up Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal of conviction
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will not take up a bid by Ghislaine Maxwell to overturn her 2021 conviction for sex trafficking.
Bari Weiss named editor-in-chief of CBS News as Paramount acquires The Free Press
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, has announced the acquisition of The Free Press. Its co-founder and CEO, Bari Weiss, will join CBS News as editor-in-chief.
3 scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries in immunology
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Pritzker says Trump ordering Texas National Guard members to Illinois
In a post on X, Gov. JB Pritzker said that 400 members of the Texas National Guard will be deployed to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the U.S.
French prime minister resigns, prompting far-right to demand new election
The resignation of another French prime minister deepens the country's political crisis and draws a call from far-right leader Marine Le Pen for national elections.
Cheryl Hines expressed fears for RFK Jr.'s safety during his presidential run
Actor Cheryl Hines says she lived in constant fear for her husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s safety during his 2024 presidential campaign.