Alec Baldwin’s western “Rust” will premiere on Wednesday after a deadly shooting on set that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. A live round was mistakenly loaded into a prop gun. The film’s director, Joel Souza, was also injured that day. He spoke to “CBS Mornings” about the on-set shooting and the premiere. Source
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Trump sentencing for “hush money” conviction still in limbo, could be delayed until 2029
New York prosecutors are urging the judge in President-elect Donald Trump’s “hush money” case to delay sentencing until after Trump completes his second term in the White House. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more on where things stand with the case. Source
What to know amid escalating tensions with Russia over war in Ukraine
John Sullivan, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia under the Biden and Trump administrations, speaks with “CBS Mornings” about the potential impact of the use of U.S. ATACMS missiles by Ukraine, Russia’s new nuclear plan and the latest in the ongoing war. Source
House Ethics Committee meeting amid pressure over Gaetz report, Trump standing by his AG pick
The House Ethics Committee will meet Wednesday and potentially vote on whether to release its findings on Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general who’s been embroiled by allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and other accusations. Trump has been unwavering in his support of Gaetz, saying he’s not reconsidering his AG choice. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane and Katrina Kaufman have the latest. Source
Bomb cyclone in Northwest causes vast power outages, kills at least 1
A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least one person. Source
Woman linked to 14 poisoning murders is sentenced to death
Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide. Source
Carcass of massive endangered whale washes ashore in Alaska
The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists. Source
How Laken Riley’s death sent “a reality shock” through a college town
For many students, Athens, Georgia, no longer feels like the safe haven they once thought it was, after the killing of Laken Riley. Source
Susan Smith seeking her freedom 30 years after drowning her 2 young sons
Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994 with the boys strapped in their seats inside, is asking a parole board to free her. Source
Florida Gov. DeSantis’ Canadian drug import plan goes nowhere after FDA approval
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a “reckless delay” in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin. Source