A debt consolidation loan may improve your finances in the new year — but it could depend on the circumstances. Source

A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 skidded down the runway and crashed in a fireball in South Korea, and investigators are just beginning the process of figuring out why. Source

Jimmy Carter’s meteoric rise from Plains, Georgia, to the White House is only part of his story. Lindsay Chervinsky, a presidential historian and the executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library, joins CBS News with more about Carter’s legacy. Source

President-elect Donald Trump said Johnson has his “complete and total endorsement.” Source

Inflation and high interest rates contributed to the Big Lots’ bankruptcy, but a deal with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners will keep hundreds of stores open. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has more. Source

The Red Sea is a major tourist destination whose marine life make it popular with divers. Source

Tornadoes and large hail slammed the south of the U.S. At least four deaths have been reported after the storms. CBS News’ Jason Allen has more, and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest weather forecast. Source

The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025, according to a presidential declaration by President Biden. Source

Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies. Source

The Pregnant Sheep panel is one of many invaluable prehistoric rock art sites in Utah that document the ancient cultural heritage of Indigenous tribes. Source