Trump’s pick for defense chief, Pete Hegseth, has been meeting with GOP senators, amid allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and mismanagement of two veterans’ organizations he ran. Source

The Westmoreland Coroner tells KDKA-TV that Pollard’s body was found at the site of the abandoned mine. Source

An appeals court judge wrote that the law that would force a sale or ban of TikTok “survive[s] constitutional scrutiny.” Source

CD accounts have been a smart bet over the last few years, but will they be a good investment next year? Source

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for defense secretary, remains defiant as he fights for support from Republican senators. He is now taking a step traditionally taken before a person is nominated for such a role. Source

Friday morning’s jobs report from the Labor Department shows the U.S. beat expectations and added 227,000 jobs in November while unemployment ticked up slightly to 4.2%. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady has more. Source

Colombian press described the 22-year-old as the second-in-command of the “Los de la M” gang, which battles for the control of local drug trafficking. Source

Co-founders of the Sloomoo Institute join “CBS Mornings Plus” to showcase their unique sensory play experiences ahead of National Slime Day. Source

The labor market rebounded last month after taking a hit in October from hurricanes and labor disputes. Source

An NYC hostel is now the focal point of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder investigation, as police search for a person of interest. Source