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Details emerge about the victims of deadly New Orleans attack

At least 15 people were killed after a driver slammed into a crowd celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

Fireworks explosion in Hawaii kills at least 3, injures at least 20

The fireworks explosion happened just before midnight outside a home in a Honolulu-area neighborhood.

Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas investigated as possible terror attack

A Tesla Cyberstruck exploded outside Trump Towers in Las Vegas, killing a person inside and injuring seven others. Police are investigating it as a possible act of terrorism, multiple sources with knowledge of the investigation told CBS News. Andres Gutierrez reports.

New Orleans attack under investigation after driver slams into crowd, killing at least 15

A 42-year-old man intentionally drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans' famous Bourbon Street on New Year's Day, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens of others. The attack is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, the FBI said, after weapons and potential improvised explosive devices were found in the vehicle. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports from New Orleans.

CBS News reporter's firsthand account of deadly New Orleans attack

CBS News national reporter Kati Weis was in New Orleans' French Quarter when a driver plowed into the crowd, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens others. She describes her experience.

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Major Garrett.

California's fentanyl fight: Politicians v. grieving parents

This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.

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NYPD ramps up security for New Year's Eve in Times Square; The 40-plus year mission to keep President Carter safe

Mark your 2025 calendar with dates for holidays, events and games

Wondering when Easter and the Super Bowl are? When the clocks change? Check out the 2025 calendar dates for holidays, big games, movie releases, award shows and more.

Russian and Iranian groups face sanctions over election disinformation

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on two groups linked to Russian and Iranian disinformation campaigns targeting this year's election.