Russian officials accused Kyiv of carrying out Saturday’s attack that killed 21 people in the Russian border city of Belgorod. Source
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2023 a mixed bag for Wall Street, U.S. economy
It has been a blockbuster year for investors, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite all up with double-digit gains. However, the Federal Reserve battled the worst inflation in decades with several rate hikes, and 2023 marked the worst banking crisis since 2008, with three major institutions collapsing. Astrid Martinez reports. Source
Biden urges lawmakers to approve Ukraine funding bill
President Biden, while vacationing in St. Croix, again asked Congress Saturday to approve a proposed supplemental aid package that would provide billions of dollars in funding to Ukraine and Israel. The bill has so far stalled over demands from Republicans that it include border security funding. Skyler Henry has the latest. Source
Netanyahu says war in Gaza “will continue for many more months”
In a news conference Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israel-Hamas war “will continue many more months.” The declaration came as Israeli forces continue to push deeper into Gaza. Ian Lee reports from Tel Aviv. Source
3 dead, 3 hurt in house explosion near Detroit, police say
The cause of the explosion is still unknown, authorities said. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, December 30, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Michael George. Source
Israel-Hamas war will go on for “many more months,” Netanyahu says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel needs more time to achieve the war’s objectives. Source
Woman sues Jermaine Jackson over alleged sexual assault in 1988
A woman is suing Jermaine Jackson, brother of late pop star Michael Jackson, over allegedly sexually assaulting her at her home in 1988. Source
Paula Abdul accuses former “American Idol” EP Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault
Paula Abdul has accused former “American Idol” executive producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault and harassment while she worked as a judge on the program in a new lawsuit filed Friday. Source
Jack Smith urges court to reject Trump’s “presidential immunity” claim
Smith’s filing comes one day after an appeals court allowed a lawsuit against Trump brought by a group of U.S. Capitol Police officers to move forward. Source