The targets struck by U.S. forces had been used to attack American warships and commercial vessels, officials said. Source
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Which companies have the most employees on H-1B visas?
Tesla founder Elon Musk is a vocal proponent of H-1B visas, and his company’s use of the program jumped sharply this year. Source
LEGO display collapses on kids, families after balloon drop mishap
Several children were hurt when a giant LEGO display collapsed during a New Year’s Eve event for kids in Massachusetts. Source
What to know about the College Football Playoff quarterfinals
Shehan Jeyarajah, a national college football writer for CBS Sports, breaks down the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, with the first game between Penn State and Boise State happening on New Year’s Eve. Source
Some Jan. 6 defendants ask courts for permission to attend inauguration
Some of the defendants accused of being part of the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, are now asking courts for permission to return to Washington to attend the inauguration. Source
What to know about norovirus as cases surge across U.S.
New data shows cases of norovirus are rising in the U.S. According to the CDC, state health departments reported 91 cases during the week of Dec. 5, which is almost three times greater than the average weekly high of cases reported between 2021 and 2024. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know. Source
U.S. military strikes Houthi targets in Yemen
The U.S. military said it conducted airstrikes in Yemen on Monday and Tuesday, targeting Houthi operations that have been used for attacks on U.S. Navy warships and merchant vessels in the region. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more on the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Source
Former President Jimmy Carter to be honored at services in Georgia, D.C.
Funeral services to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at 100 years old, will be held starting Jan. 4 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, before he is brought to Atlanta and later Washington, D.C., for a national funeral service. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more. Source
Woman set on fire on NYC subway identified, police say
The woman who was set on fire on the NYC subway has been identified as Debrina Kawam, of Toms River, New Jersey, police say. Source
Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House speaker days before vote
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday endorsed Mike Johnson to remain as speaker of the House, where the GOP holds a narrow majority. Democrats plan to nominate House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to oppose Johnson. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has the latest. Source