Actor Peter Sarsgaard, known for roles in “Presumed Innocent” and “Dead Man Walking,” now stars in “September Five,” recounting the harrowing story of an American broadcasting team during the 1972 Munich Olympics. Sarsgaard portrays ABC executive Roone Arledge as the team covers the Israeli Olympic team hostage crisis live. Source
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Employers added 256,000 jobs in December, blowing away forecasts
Friday’s jobs numbers mark the last employment report of the Biden administration. Source
At least 10 killed in Los Angeles wildfires as crews continue to battle blazes
Officials now say at least ten people have been killed and thousands of homes, businesses, and other structures have been destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires that continue to ravage the area. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has more. Source
Trump to be sentenced in “hush money” case after Supreme Court declines to intervene
President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced Friday for his New York “hush money” conviction. Trump was found guilty last year on 34 counts for falsifying business records. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more. Source
Maduro to be sworn in again despite outcry over Venezuela’s election
Donald Trump says Venezuela’s embattled opposition leader must be protected, as President Nicolas Maduro prepares to take the oath again after allegedly stealing an election. Source
December jobs report expected to show hiring slowdown
The December jobs report is set to be released later Friday morning and it’s expected to show slowing growth. According to a survey of forecasters by the data firm FactSet, U.S. employers are expected to have added 153,000 jobs last month, a significant drop from November’s report that saw 227,000 new jobs. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady has more. Source
Suspect captured week after Wisconsin woman, 2 girls found dead
Elizabeth Kolba, 33, and two girls ages 12 and 13 were found shot to death at a home in New Lisbon on Dec. 30. Source
Founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial faces charges
The website enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife for years, authorities say. Source
Woman reportedly wounds 8 in hammer attack at university in Tokyo
Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored. Source
Trump to be sentenced for New York “hush money” crimes, a historic first
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a “hush money” payment. Source