Twenty-one states are increasing their minimum wage, from Florida to Washington. Source

Pope Francis confesses to losing his patience with the woman while he was strolling in the square Tuesday night to admire the Vatican’s Nativity scene. Source

The third graders at a school in Tennessee love to help each other. Recently, Daniel Hunt really needed it after his family’s house burned to the ground. Chip Reid shares his story. Source

In Baghdad, security guards at the U.S. embassy fired on protesters who have the backing of Iran. But eventually, the protesters left. Ian Lee has the latest. Source

President Trump began 2020 facing a number of high-stakes issues from impeachment to the election. Now, there are disputes with Iran and North Korea. Paula Reid reports. Source

After a long buildup, presidential candidates have made it to the election year. The Iowa caucuses are just 33 days away. Ed O’Keefe joins the “CBS Evening News” with more. Source

Pope Francis started the new year with an apology after he slapped away a woman’s hand. It’s not the first time he’s lost his patience. Seth Doane reports. Source

As the clock struck midnight, new laws took effect across the country. And the new decade started with a bonus for millions of workers. Carter Evans explains. Source

Hundreds of journalists put together the “CBS Evening News” broadcast each night. The crew wishes everyone a happy new year. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News.” Source