A man accused in a Hanukkah stabbing attack in New York has been hit with five hate crime charges. Prosecutors said evidence found in the suspect’s home includes anti-Semitic journals. Don Dahler reports. Source
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Gunman identified in Texas church shooting
Authorities have identified the man who killed two parishioners in a Texas church shooting as Keith Thomas Kinnunen. The volunteer security guard who took him down is being hailed as a hero. Mireya Villarreal joined CBSN to share the latest details that have emerged from the shooting. Source
Cop “fabricated” coffee cup insult, police chief says
“This was completely and solely fabricated by a Herington police office who is no longer employed with our agency,” Herington Police Chief Brian Hornaday said Monday at a press conference. Source
WorldView: Netanyahu primary victory, Swiss avalanche, Argentina dust cloud
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu handily defeated a primary challenger to remain leader of the ruling right-wing Likud party. Several skiers were buried by an avalanche in the Swiss Alps. And a rapidly-moving dust cloud engulfed the Argentinian city of Mendoza. Cindy Pom rounds up the headlines from London. Source
Bloomberg addresses city’s handling of Central Park Five
The Bloomberg administration defended city officials’ actions in the Central Park Five case and fought a civil rights lawsuit for more than a decade. Source
John Lewis diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis is vowing to fight after announcing he has advanced pancreatic cancer. The news is prompting an outpouring of support. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
New portraits put Princeton campus workers in the spotlight
The halls of many colleges and universities display paintings of school presidents and famous alumni. But at Princeton University, a gallery of portraits presents campus workers in a whole new light. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
White Helmets who were granted asylum start new lives outside Syria
The volunteer rescue organization known as the White Helmets, rushed to help the desperately wounded after strikes in Syria. But now, some are starting new lives after they were smuggled out to neighboring countries. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Winter storm heading East ahead of New Year’s Eve
A storm dumped snow and sleet from the Central Plains to the Twin Cities, all the way to Maine. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli is tracking the dangerous weather. Source
Man who shot Texas church shooter says he “killed evil”
A church community in Texas is in mourning after a deadly shooting during Sunday service. Two men were killed. But a volunteer security guard ended the assault with a single shot. Mireya Villarreal spoke to the man being hailed as a hero. Source