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Over 100 killed in Gaza Strip in first 3 days of 2025, Hamas-run Health Ministry says

The war between Israel and Hamas shows no signs of slowing in 2025. Over 100 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip in the first three days of the new year, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry. CBS News' Holly Williams has the latest on the conflict.

Powerful winter storm to bring snowy, icy conditions to Midwest, Mid-Atlantic

Starting Saturday, millions of people are going to be hit by moderate to heavy snow from Kansas City to Washington, forecasters say.

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Friday, Jan. 3, 2024

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

Israel ramps up strikes across Middle East

The war in Gaza shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. Israel turned up the pressure in one of the deadliest weeks of fighting, with nearly 150 people killed. Holly Williams has the latest developments.

Surgeon general calls for cancer warning on alcohol

The U.S. surgeon general is now recommending a new label on alcohol products that warns of the risks of cancer, similar to the warning labels on cigarettes. A new advisory says alcohol consumption is one of the leading preventable causes of cancer, behind smoking and obesity. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.

Mike Johnson wins reelection for House speaker after GOP holdouts switch vote

It was a dramatic day in Congress, with House Speaker Mike Johnson temporarily frozen out of his job by several reluctant Republicans. But enough of those Republicans came around and Johnson was reelected in the first round of voting. Scott MacFarlane reports.

South Korean investigators abandon effort to detain impeached president

South Korean investigators left the official residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after a near-six-hour standoff during which he defied their attempt to detain him.

1/2: CBS Evening News

New details emerge in investigation into Bourbon Street truck attack in New Orleans; Twin New Year's attacks mark grim start to 2025

Mystery shrouds Las Vegas Cybertruck bomber's motives, authorities say

Family, friends and the close-knit Green Beret community can't square the Matthew Livelsberger they knew with the Cybertruck explosion police say he carried out in Las Vegas.

1/2: The Daily Report

Lindsey Reiser reports on the latest in the investigation into the deadly New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans, the final preps for memorial services honoring former president Jimmy Carter beginning this weekend, and president-elect Donald Trump's request the Supreme Court delay an upcoming ban on Tiktok in the U.S.