Claudine Gay said she resigned as Harvard president to “deny demagogues the opportunity” to use her in their campaign to undermine the university’s mission. Source
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Court releases documents naming Jeffrey Epstein contacts
Court documents naming people connected to Jeffrey Epstein were unsealed Wednesday evening. A federal judge ruled in December that the names of Epstein’s alleged victims, and those connected to him, must be made public. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more. Source
The 5 best cell phones of 2024
If you’re shopping for a new smartphone, here are our top picks for 2024. Source
Family of accidental shooting victim fights to change gun safety laws
Ethan Song’s parents helped pass Ethan’s Law in Connecticut in 2019 and are fighting to expand the legislation nationwide. Source
Hospitals struggle with influx of kids with respiratory illnesses
At Cook Children’s Medical Center in Texas, a second unit that was being renovated had to be opened to deal with the number of patients, one doctor said. Source
Major winter storm heading across U.S.
A major winter storm is making its way east across the U.S. The West is getting heavy rain while the Northeast may see its biggest snowstorm in two years. The Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has the forecast. Source
Names of people connected to Jeffrey Epstein released by court
A judge ruled in December that names of Jeffrey Epstein contacts, stemming from documents in a lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell, should be unsealed. Source
Family of teen killed in accidental shooting fights to change gun safety laws
Ethan Song was killed in an accidental shooting in 2018. A year later, his family helped pass gun safety legislation called Ethan’s Law in Connecticut, and are hoping to get it adopted nationwide. Jericka Duncan has the story. Source
Hospitals dealing with influx of kids with respiratory illnesses
The new year is bringing a surge in cases of RSV and the flu among kids. Hospitals across the country are dealing with a surge in cases and, in some cases, a lack of beds. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Blasts kill more than 100 at memorial for Iranian general
More than 100 people were killed when two explosions rocked a memorial for an Iranian general who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in 2020. The U.S. has denied being behind the blasts and said it has no reason to believe Israel was involved, and no other group has claimed responsibility. Ian Lee reports. Source