At least two people, including a toddler, were killed, and at least 60 more hurt, after a car crashed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, in what authorities said appeared to be a deliberate attack. German police said a Saudi man has been arrested, but a motive has not yet been determined. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz has more. Source
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House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown
The House passed a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown Friday night. The legislation heads to the Senate next. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane and Zak Hudak have more details. Source
8 convicted of terrorism charges in teacher’s 2020 beheading in France
Samuel Paty was killed by an Islamic extremist outside his school, days after showing his class cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a debate on free expression. Source
What we know about the suspect in deadly car crash at German Christmas market
More than 60 people were injured and at least two killed Friday after a driver rammed into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The driver is in custody and local government officials say they suspect the crash was deliberate. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest details. Source
House begins debate on new funding bill after previous vote failed
The House is expected to vote Friday evening on a deal to fund the government and avert a shutdown over the holidays. An earlier version of the bill failed in a Thursday vote. CBS News’ Nikole Killion and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest. Source
How much more will it cost to heat your home this winter?
Here’s what’s driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter. Source
Car slams into Christmas market in Germany in suspected attack
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least 2 people and injuring dozens. Source
The Pager Plot | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Lesley Stahl uncovers never-before-known details about the pager operation that caught Hezbollah fighters by surprise and ultimately spurred change across the region from Lebanon to Syria to Iran. 60 Minutes, Sunday. Source
Joy to the World | Sunday on 60 Minutes
At 25, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy is being heralded as a once-in-a-generation talent. Sunday, 60 Minutes gets a front-row seat as she puts her own spin on the Christmas classics. Source
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $862 million for Friday’s drawing
Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002. Source