An EMT told Chris Smith’s family that his dog Tiki likely saved his life by providing warmth in the hours after he was shot. Smith got a second chance at life — and nearly two years later, another chance at love. Source

President-elect Donald Trump is still awaiting sentencing in his New York “hush money” case and facing federal and state charges over his alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more on what happens in those cases now. Source

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joined “CBS Mornings” to discuss what was a good night for Republicans with CBS News projecting that the GOP will retake the Senate and Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Source

Cindy Nava, a former undocumented immigrant, Dreamer and Biden administration official, was elected to the New Mexico State Senate. Source

A ship carried crates of bananas that concealed identically designed boxes containing the cocaine, police said. Source

There are a few big reasons to put some money into gold before the new year, experts say. Source

CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss Trump’s projected victory in the 2024 presidential race. Source

Donald Trump’s projected victory in the U.S. presidential election could boost economic growth and herald market-friendly policies, according to Wall Street. Source

Here’s what to know about when President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in to office. Source

CBS News projects former President Donald Trump to win the 2024 presidential election, surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed. Trump won multiple battleground states, including Georgia and Pennsylvania, both of which Biden secured in 2020. Source