For a second straight year, the war raging in Gaza has kept pilgrims and tourists away from Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, where Christmas tourism makes up about 70% of the city’s economy. Imtiaz Tyab has more. Source
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The impact of tariffs on the U.S. toy industry
If President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat of imposing new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, it could have major repercussions for the U.S. toy industry. Kelly O’Grady explains. Source
Body found in wheel well of United flight in Hawaii
A body was discovered in the wheel well of a United Airlines flight after it flew from Chicago to Maui on Christmas Eve. Authorities are trying to determine how the victim was able to access the wheel well of the Boeing plane. Source
Dozens killed in Kazakhstan plane crash, but some survive
An Azerbaijan Airlines jet flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, along the shores of the Caspian Sea on Christmas Day while attempting to make an emergency landing. Officials said dozens of people died in the crash, but remarkably, several dozen also survived. Chris Livesay has the latest. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Jericka Duncan. Source
Orca who carried her dead calf for 17 days has a new baby
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days. Source
Backpacks full of $1.1 million worth of cocaine found near Canada border
Agents found 30 brick-like packages of cocaine inside the backpacks, located in a wooded area in Washington near the U.S. border with Canada. Source
Pet food brand issues recall over bird flu contamination
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu. Source
Trial of man accused in Trump assassination attempt in Florida pushed back
Ryan Wesley Routh is being held in Miami awaiting trial in Fort Pierce. Source
“Desperate” killer who escaped from Mississippi prison is recaptured
Authorities in Mississippi say a “desperate” and “very dangerous” convicted murderer, Drew Johnson, is back in custody after escaping from prison Tuesday. Source