New York Times correspondent and CBS News contributor Jodi Kantor calls the new charges “an incredibly dramatic development.” Source

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are stepping away from “senior” roles in the royal family and will work toward becoming financially independent, they announced on Wednesday. They will now be dividing their time between Britain and North America. Source

They will now be dividing their time between Britain and North America, the palace said. Source

The rule would make it easier for the government to reject visas and green cards from people officials determine rely — or will rely — on public benefits. Source

The chair of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, or BAFTA, is furious over the lack of diversity in this year’s award nominations. The nominees for the U.K.’s prestigious film awards were announced Tuesday, and all of the actors nominated are white. They include Margot Robbie and Scarlett Johansson, who are each nominated for two acting awards. The chair of BAFTA’s film committee told Variety, “It’s just a frustration that the industry is not moving as fast as certainly the whole BAFTA team would like it to be.” Source

Lizzo joined other volunteers who had been working tirelessly for 6 days, packing emergency supplies for those in need. Source

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

Advances in the treatment of lung cancer helped lead to an overall decline in cancer deaths. Source

The president said “no Americans were harmed” in an Iranian missile attack on bases in Iraq. Source

Uber is rolling out an optional PIN for riders; TikTok changes its guidelines; and the cost of giving birth in America has jumped 50% in less than a decade. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch. Source