At just 8 years old, Naomi Short is battling stage 4 brain cancer. But it seems like everyone in Hamilton, Ohio, is pulling for her. Dean Reynolds shares her story. Source

CBSN will air the one-hour special on January 8 at 8 p.m., 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. ET. Source

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said she is “cancer free.” The 86-year-old justice is a four-time cancer survivor. The American Cancer Society said cancer death rates in the U.S. fell by more than 2% between 2016 and 2017. Source

Naomi Short has had 30 rounds of radiation and four surgeries. Source

Pence spoke with “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell the day after Iran launched a missile strike on Iraqi bases. Source

A Ukrainian passenger jet carrying 176 people crashed in Iran, killing everyone on board. There are questions about whether the plane had mechanical issues or was shot down. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source

Retired admiral Sandy Winnefeld, former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and CBS News military and homeland security analyst, tells “CBS This Morning” what he thinks Iran intended with their attack and how he thinks the U.S. will respond. Source

One day after Iran targeted two Iraqi bases, Vice President Mike Pence sat down with “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell. He said Americans can “rest easier,” despite the strikes. Source

“I hope these families can find a bit of relief knowing that their bills have been taken care of as we enter the New Year,” he said. Source

President Trump said Iran “appears to be standing down,” but what threat does Iran pose to American interests at home and abroad? Source