The state of Alabama was criticized by several groups, including the United Nations and the European Union, after it executed a death row inmate Thursday night using the controversial method of nitrogen hypoxia. Kenneth Smith’s spiritual adviser said the nitrogen method amounted to torture, but Alabama officials disagree. Manuel Bojorquez has more. Source
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U.N. stops short of ordering Gaza cease-fire
The United Nations’ International Court of Justice ruled Friday that Israel must do more to prevent genocide in Gaza as Israel continues its fight against Hamas, but stopped short of ordering a cease-fire. Source
U.S. southern border sees record number of migrant crossings
U.S. Border Patrol processed more than 302,000 migrants at the southern border in December, a monthly record high. However, U.S. officials have seen a notable drop in daily illegal crossings so far in January. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports from Eagle Pass, Texas. Source
Boeing’s 737 Max 9 returns to service for first time since door blowout
An Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to San Diego marked the first Boeing 737 Max 9 to return to service since the aircraft was grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration earlier this month following a door panel blowout aboard an Alaska Airlines flight. More 737 Max 9 jets are expected to take flight in the coming days after they undergo inspection. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
How to get your resume past AI and in front of a human
Hundreds of resumes can be sent for a job posting and only a few are called for an interview. Corporate leadership specialist Robyn Garrett joins CBS News to explain what’s happening and how to make your application stand out. Source
Trump ordered to pay $83.3 million in E. Jean Carroll defamation trial
A federal New York jury deliberated for fewer than three hours Friday before ordering former President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million in damages to writer E. Jean Carroll for defamatory statements he made about her in 2019. A previous jury last year had already found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation of Carroll. Errol Barnett has the latest. Source
Trump campaign reacts to $83.3M E. Jean Carroll defamation award
A Manhattan jury on Friday ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million in damages to writer E. Jean Carroll for defaming her. CBS News politics reporter Zak Hudak joins to examine the potential political fallout from the decision. Source
Fake explicit Taylor Swift images raise new concerns about AI
A robocall impersonating President Biden and fake explicit images of Taylor Swift are the latest deepfakes raising questions about the threats of artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details. Source
Speaker Johnson says Senate border deal will be “dead on arrival”
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson sent a letter to his GOP colleagues Friday warning legislation coming out of the Senate, if reports about what is in it are true, would be “dead on arrival” in the lower chamber. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Source
Breaking down E. Jean Carroll’s $83.3M award in Trump defamation suit
A New York jury ruled Friday that former President Donald Trump must pay writer E. Jean Carroll more than $83 million in a defamation lawsuit against him. CBS News’ Katrina Kaufman and Errol Barnett break down the verdict. Source