President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations unless they commit to not developing a new currency. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady joins to explain more. Source
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What is the ultimate goal of Syria’s rebel forces?
The Syrian military and Russian forces launched joint airstrikes Monday targeting rebel groups that seized control of the nation’s largest city, Aleppo. Syria’s civil war has stood at a stalemate for years, but over the weekend, rebel fighters captured cities and towns across three of the nation’s northwestern provinces. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D’Agata has more. Source
Biden claims charges against son Hunter were politically motivated
There’s growing fallout from President Biden’s decision to grant a “full and unconditional pardon” to his son, Hunter Biden, just weeks before he was due to be sentenced on federal gun and tax convictions. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins with analysis. Then, CBS News reporter Olivia Rinaldi joins with the latest on President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks. Source
Amazon trucking contractors have higher rates of safety violations, CBS News finds
Contracted truckers hauling packages between Amazon facilities are more likely to engage in dangerous behavior on the roads than other carriers, according to federal data analyzed by CBS News. Source
Amazon’s driver program faces criticism over safety issues
The holiday shopping season is now in full swing, with shoppers expected to spend more than $13 billion before Cyber Monday is over. Amazon expects to deliver millions of packages in the next few weeks, relying on a fleet of drivers who mostly work for third-party carriers. Ash-har Quraishi looks into the safety implications of delivery on this kind of mass scale. Source
Parts of New York buried under 50 inches of snow
Dangerous wintry weather is hitting the Great Lakes region, where snow totals are approaching six feet — and it’s still coming down. Meanwhile, the eastern half of the country is shivering from a blast of arctic air. Rob Marciano has more. Source
New misconduct claims against Trump pick Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the world’s most powerful military, is facing new questions amid reports that he was forced out at two veterans groups because of alleged financial and sexual misconduct. Nancy Cordes has more. Source
Biden faces backlash for granting pardon to son Hunter
Republicans and some Democrats are criticizing President Biden’s decision to grant a sweeping pardon to his son Hunter Biden, who was awaiting sentencing on gun and tax charges. Ed O’Keefe has details. Source
Woman gets 25 years for DUI crash that killed bride on wedding night
A South Carolina woman who admitted to driving drunk and speeding was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty in the death of a bride on her wedding night. Skyler Henry has details. Source
Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah on shaky ground
Last week’s truce between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon gave renewed impetus to negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire. But in Lebanon, people had not even had time to bury those killed in the past two months before the ceasefire started looking shaky, with accusations of violations on both sides. Debora Patta reports. Source