President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet is quickly taking shape. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem are expected to be tapped as the next secretary of state and Homeland Security secretary, respectively. CBS News’ Major Garrett and Weijia Jiang have the latest. Source
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Analyzing the stock market surge after Trump’s victory
The stock market hit pause Tuesday on its record-setting spike after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, but what comes after the honeymoon? CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady joins “America Decides” to dive into the market surge and the months ahead. Source
Aga Khan emerald fetches record $9 million at auction
The rare square 37-carat emerald is the world’s most expensive green stone. Source
Kraft Heinz removes Lunchables from school meals program
Consumer Reports applauds food giant’s decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts. Source
Briefing held on classified documents leaker Jack Teixeira’s sentencing
Joshua Levy, acting U.S. attorney for the District of Massachusetts, held a press conference Tuesday after the Pentagon classified documents leaker Jack Teixeira was sentenced to 15 years in prison. The former Air National guardsman admitted to illegally posting sensitive military information online. Source
Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison
A judge on Tuesday sentenced former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison for leaking classified Pentagon documents on social media. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to six counts of violating the Espionage Act in March. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more. Source
Judge blocks Louisiana Ten Commandments in public classrooms law
A judge has blocked a Louisiana law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. CBS News’ Kati Weis has more on the judge’s decision. Source
Why the head of the Anglican Church resigned over child abuse handling
Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has resigned as the head of the Anglican Church over his handling of child abuse cases apparently perpetrated by a British lawyer who helped lead Christian camps in the 1970s and 1980s. Harry Farley with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more. Source
My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10, inducted into Toy Hall of Fame
The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, has enshrined a new class of honorees. Source
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GOP touts gains in Congress after election; Boeing reaches settlement with family of victim of 2019 Ethiopian plane crash. Source