In the Philippines, the death toll is rising following a devastating typhoon. It struck on Christmas Eve killing at least 20 people. Thousands more were left homeless. CBS News’ Ian Lee reports. Source
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Rare black rhino born at Michigan zoo on Christmas
A zoo in Lansing, Michigan, was the scene of a rare and adorable Christmas Eve miracle: the birth of a baby black rhino. Conservationists are delighted, as black rhinos are an endangered species and births in captivity are rare. Zoo officials report the calf is doing well and bonding with his mother, but will not be seen by the public until next spring. Source
14-year-old boy questioned in Tessa Majors murder
WCBS-TV in New York reports that a 14-year-old boy is suspected of killing a Barnard College student, Tessa Majors. He was questioned by police on Thursday. Majors was attacked more than two weeks ago as she was walking through a park near the school. Another supsect, a 13-year-old boy, has been charged with her murder. Source
Winter weather causing massive delays across the nation for holiday travel
A powerful snowstorm shut down two of the nation’s busiest interstates today in Southern California, leaving cars and trucks stranded for hours. Elsewhere, there’s been heavy rain, thick fog, and ice: a messy mix that’s expected to push all the way to New England over the next few days. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Major winter storms cause massive delays
CBS News weather reporter Jeff Berardelli analyzes winter storms happening nationwide from the CBS Broadcast Center in New York. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, December 26, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Major Garrett.” Source
More women are buying their own diamonds
As marriage rates fall, the diamond industry is encouraging women to buy rings for themselves. Source
Nasdaq 9000: Stocks hit highs on consumer tech boom
Record consumer spending for holidays and hopes for a China trade deal push the tech stock index to a record close. Source
ICE program gathers data from adult sponsors of child migrants
In a new immigration data initiative, U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement is collecting fingerprints and other information on adults who apply to sponsor unaccompanied migrant children. Some fears ICE will use the data to target and deport undocumented immigrants. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN with details. Source
Murder-suicide likely in parking garage deaths of mom and 2 kids
A district attorney called the deaths of Erin Pascal and her children Allison, 4, and Andrew, 1, “unspeakable.” Source