Ohio’s Republican governor said parents, not the government, should make decisions on gender-affirming medical care. Source
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Tens of thousands flee central Gaza as Israel’s offensive expands
Arriving in southern Gaza in trucks, in carts and on foot, those who haven’t found space in the already overwhelmed shelters have built tents on the roadsides. Source
Maine secretary of state removes Trump from state’s 2024 primary ballot
The state of Maine has removed Donald Trump from its primary ballot, but his campaign is vowing to appeal. It is the second state, following Colorado, attempting to block the former president from running again, alleging that he is disqualified by the 14th Amendment for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Scott MacFarlane reports from Washington, D.C. Source
Maine’s secretary of state explains why she barred Trump from primary ballot
In an interview with CBS News, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Trump engaged in an insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, and the U.S. Constitution bars him from holding office again. Source
Lady A’s Charles Kelley details sobriety journey
“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King sits down with Lady A’s Charles Kelley and his wife Cassie Kelley in an exclusive interview about his path to sobriety. Source
See the massive rogue wave in California that swept away a pickup truck
Forecasters are warning of an “exceptionally dangerous” wave event along California’s coast that “has not occurred in many years.” Source
Meet the good Samaritan who saved the life of a developmentally disabled man caught in blizzard
Sha’kyra Aughtry was hailed as a hero for rescuing Joey White, a 64-year-old man, and bringing her into her home for the holidays during last year’s massive snowstorm in Buffalo. She and her family cared for White for days, until help arrived. Now, a year later, here’s a look at their close bond. David Begnaud has more. Source
Political analysts Terry Sullivan and Joel Payne share their predictions for 2024
CBS News political contributors Terry Sullivan and Joel Payne join “CBS Mornings” to share their expectations for the new year in politics, including the 2024 presidential election, and what issues will matter most to voters. Source
Dangerous waves, some as big as 40 feet, wreak havoc along Pacific coast
California’s shores are taking a pounding from dangerous waves. Powerful storms have churned up ocean water, resulting in waves as high as 40 feet. Those waves are causing chaos on land, damaging structures and bringing flooding to the area. Carter Evans has more. Source
Bear attacks in Japan at record high as the animals struggle to find food
It’s been a lean year for bears in Japan. A dry summer has left them with little to eat in the country’s forests, so they have become bold and ventured into environments closer to humans. Bears have also moved into rural areas as humans leave them, causing a bear resurgence. All this has led to a record-high number of bear attacks. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with a biologist studying this phenomenon. Source