From a group of neighbors who started learning sign language for one little girl, to a teacher who took in one of his students, Steve Hartman has shown the amazing things ordinary people can do for others. As we head into a new decade, CBS News is taking a look back at some of the most memorable “On the Road” stories of 2019. Source
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Memorials mark 15 years since devastating tsunami killed 230,000
The day after Christmas in 2004, a massive undersea earthquake set off a tsunami that killed 230,000 people along Indian Ocean coastlines. On the 15th anniversary, memorial services are being held to mourn the disaster. Source
No sign of “Christmas gift” from North Korea yet, but deadline looms
There’s been speculation Kim Jong Un might test an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of delivering a nuclear warhead. Source
How to avoid being scammed by Social Security robocalls
In the first half of this year, people filed nearly 73,000 reports of Social Security impostors, reporting losses of $17 million. Source
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Why should “crazy” Pelosi be allowed to impeach resident of the U.S.?; snow expected to cause travel delays Source
Rare black rhino born at Michigan Zoo on Christmas Eve
Black rhinos are critically endangered due to habitat loss and the illegal trade of their horns. Source
7 million workers will get a raise on January 1 with minimum-wage increases
A record number of states, cities and counties will boost their baseline pay in 2020, giving raises to millions of low-wage workers. Source
Workers in half of the U.S. will get a raise in 2020
Almost 7 million workers will benefit, with some workers earning as much as $1,700 more per year, by one estimate Source
“No words can describe our feelings” 15 years after deadly tsunami
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was triggered by a massive underwater earthquake, killing 230,000 along coasts of Asia, India, Africa. Source
What to do if you get robocalls about Social Security
Americans saw a dramatic increase in robocalls from scammers this year, despite regulators’ efforts to crack down on the problem. The Federal Trade Commission says the Social Security Administration is the number one government agency targeted by scam artists. In the first half of this year, people filed nearly 73,000 reports of Social Security imposters. Anna Werner reports on how you can protect yourself. Source