Only 10 states require a personal finance course to graduate high school, but that’s changing. For “Eye on America,” Meg Oliver reports on the growing trend of teaching financial literacy as a foundation for financial responsibility. Source
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What’s next for Syria after fall of Assad regime?
Bashar al-Assad’s rule in Syria has come to an end. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab is following the latest from Turkey, near the border with Syria. Then, John Kirby, White House national security communications adviser, joins to discuss the Biden administration’s role in Syria’s future. Source
Polygamous sect leader with 20 “wives” sentenced to 50 years
A polygamist leader in Arizona has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. Source
U.S. indictment accuses two Syrian officials of torture at notorious prison
Peaceful protesters, including a 26-year-old American woman, were abused at the torture center. Source
It’s the GOP’s world in Washington. The Democratic governors are getting ready
Democratic governors met in Los Angeles over the weekend to discuss the way forward, as GOP is set to control all three branches of the federal government. Source
Americans are paying more than ever for health insurance
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years. Source
Patel, Gabbard make rounds on Capitol Hill
Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s team picks for his second term in the White House, Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard, are on Capitol Hill for meetings with senators ahead of their confirmation process. Associated Press chief White House correspondent Zeke Miller joins CBS News with more. Source
Still need to buy a Christmas tree? Here’s the good news.
Extreme weather and a smaller supply of tree has pushed up prices, but this year consumers are getting break. Source
What we know about person of interest in UnitedHeathcare CEO shooting
Luigi Mangione was named a person of interest in the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Source
Fortnite creator Epic Games sends customers $72 million refund. Here’s why.
The game’s design nudged people into racking up unauthorized charges, the FTC said. Here’s how customers will be refunded. Source