The Pentagon says it successfully launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq. The strikes come in response to a drone attack on a military base in northern Iraq that wounded three American service members. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more on the U.S. strikes that hit three sites and likely killed multiple militants, according to U.S. Central Command. Source

The Denver Police Department said it is providing extra patrols around justices’ residences in the city. Source

Higher minimum wages will kick in on January 1 in 22 states, lifting pay for about 9.9 million Americans, according to one estimate. Source

U.S. economy continues to plow ahead, as holiday shoppers shell out more on gifts this year than predicted. Source

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Find out what your payments may look like if you buy a house for $500,000. Source

In a dozen states, congressional maps drawn after the 2020 Census have been challenged under federal voting rights law and the U.S. Constitution. Source

The Leon Valley Police Department told CBS News that Savanah Nicole Soto, 18, was reported missing by her family. Source

For many reasons, gold might be a smart place to put your money in the new year. Source

“A whole family was killed,” said the town’s mayor. “It’s an absolute horror.” Source