At a basketball game for the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League, alongside the radio play-by-play announcer, color commentator Allan Wylie calls them as he sees them — even though he never sees them. Steve Hartman goes “On the Road” for a story about a young man who can teach us the difference between having sight and having vision. Source
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Wildfires add strain to Southern California’s housing crisis
As firefighters continue their progress containing the Los Angeles wildfires, a new crisis is emerging: Southern California’s housing shortage. As Tom Hanson reports, it was already serious. Now, it’s dire. Source
What did America look like 100 years ago?
President Biden warned of the rise of an oligarchy in his farewell address, comparing influential billionaires of today to the “robber barons” of 100 years ago. American historian H.W. Brands discusses their influence over government and the American way of life in the 19th century. Source
What to expect as temperatures plunge next week
The snow and wind will affect more than the presidential inauguration. Lonnie Quinn has the latest on the timing of next week’s “big chill.” Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, Jan. 17, 2025
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Putin and Iran’s president sign 20-year treaty, strengthening ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met in Moscow on Friday to sign a broad 20-year treaty. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd breaks down how it could affect U.S. policy, and discusses President Biden’s decision to remove Cuba from the state-sponsored terrorism list. Source
Book excerpt: “Time to Thank: Caregiving for My Hero” by Steve Guttenberg
In his memoir the actor writes of his father and the relationship they shared, through their final years together, when Guttenberg dedicated himself to becoming a caregiver after his dad was diagnosed with kidney failure. Source
Biden reflects on his presidency and what he regrets
President Biden is commuting the sentences for nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses. Meanwhile, he reflected on his presidency and expressed some of his regrets. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports. Source
Los Angeles area crews make progress containing wildfires
Subsiding winds in the Los Angeles area have allowed fire crews to gain more control of the ongoing wildfires. CBS News’ Andres Gutierrez has the latest. Source
Photographer unpacks his powerful images of Los Angeles fires
Crews in Southern California are making progress in containing the wildfires that have killed at least 27 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures. Photographer Stuart Palley joins “America Decides” to discuss what he documented while embedded with teams of firefighters. Source