This year’s robust stock market performance defied analysts’ predictions as investors cheered prospects of lower interest rates and inflation. Source

An elderly couple got trapped inside a motorhome that was engulfed in flames, officials said. Source

For the second time this month, the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve a weapons sale to Israel. Source

The Alabama Crimson Tide will play against the Michigan Wolverines in the Rose Bowl on Monday, Jan. 1. Brandon Marcello, national college football writer for CBS Sports, joins CBS News to discuss the upcoming matchup and other bowl games to watch. Source

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ruled Thursday former President Donald Trump was disqualified from appearing on the state’s primary ballot. In an interview with CBS News, Bellows cited Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol as the reason. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman joined CBS News to discuss the ruling. Source

U.S. intelligence officials have determined the Chinese spy balloon that flew over several states earlier this year used an American internet provider to send and receive messages mostly related to navigation, according to a new report. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry discussed the report and President Biden’s response to Russia carrying out what Ukraine calls the “most massive aerial attack” of the war. Source

The Justice Department warned Texas Gov. Greg Abbott it would file a lawsuit if the state implements its strict immigration law known as SB4. The measure, which Abbott signed into law earlier this month, will allow state and local law enforcement to arrest, jail and prosecute migrants suspected of entering the U.S. unlawfully. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks down the Texas law and Abbott’s response to the Justice Department’s warning. Source

Walmart sold magnetic ball sets online until from February 2022 through April 2023, notice by federal safety regulator says. Source

It’s important to pick the right age to buy long-term care insurance. Here’s how to know if you’re ready. Source

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is continuing on the campaign trail Friday as she seeks to clarify and move on from her recent comments about the Civil War that sparked backlash and solidify her position as the Trump-alternative candidate. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen reports from New Hampshire. Source