Trump issues his first vetoes of this term
President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.
“Rex” the wallaby found and returned after escaping New Jersey animal farm
Rex, the wallaby that went missing from a South Jersey animal sanctuary after breaking out of its enclosure, was found safe and returned.
National Guard troops patrol New Orleans on New Year’s a year after attack
Hundreds of National Guard troops are patrolling New Orleans on New Year’s Eve, one year after a deadly terror attack.
Videos released in Epstein files raise fresh questions about jail footage
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
Christian Barmore, Patriots defensive star, charged with domestic assault
Christian Barmore, a star defensive tackle with the New England Patriots, is facing a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault.
New Orleans boosts New Year’s security 1 year after deadly truck attack
National Guard troops were deployed to New Orleans to help with security for New Year’s celebrations in wake of the deadly truck attack that killed 14 people and injured dozens on New Year’s Day last year. CBS
Community still reeling after deadly Pennsylvania nursing home explosion
Community members are still reeling after the deadly explosion at a Bristol, Pennsylvania, nursing home last week. CBS Philadelphia’s Liz Crawford has the latest.
Winter storms batter Northeast and Great Lakes regions
Winter storms are hammering the Northeast and Great Lakes regions of the U.S. CBS News’ Ian Lee and Rob Marciano have the latest.
George L. Otteman

George L. Otteman, 86, of Gretna died Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at The Brant at Gretna. There is no viewing but the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2026 at the
Fred Johnson

Fred Johnson, 91, of Fremont went to Heaven on December 25th, peacefully from his bedroom of nearly 50 years. Fred was born to Oscar and Lulu Johnson and was a brother to Marvin, Anna, Ruth, Shirley, Hazel