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1/6: CBS News Weekender

Catherine Herridge reports on new developments in the days-long battle to elect a new House speaker, the ongoing investigation into pipe bombs left on Capitol Hill ahead of the Jan. 6 riot, and which Broadway shows are closing.

Special Report: Kevin McCarthy elected House speaker on 15th ballot

After 15 rounds of voting over four days, Republicans elected Kevin McCarthy as the new speaker of the House, edging out the top Democrat, Hakeem Jeffries. Both leaders spoke about their priorities for the next two years before the members of the 118th Congress were sworn in. Watch full coverage in this CBS News Special Report.

Kevin McCarthy wins speaker race after 4 days and 15 rounds of voting

He won after a surprising loss in the 14th round of voting.

Autistic boy gifted $15,000 piano from stranger

Jude Kofie had never had a piano lesson, but had a gift for playing. A stranger heard him play and surprised him with a grand piano. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."

USDA approves vaccine for honeybees, biotech company says

When honeybees get sick with American Foulbrood disease, their hives must be incinerated, impacting the bee population and, in turn, the global food supply.

Florida faces increase in migrants from Caribbean

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order activating the National Guard to help address an increase in migrants landing in the Florida Keys. Most of the migrants are coming from the Caribbean. Manuel Bojorquez has more.

FDA fast-tracks approval for Alzheimer's drug

The Food and Drug Administration approved a new Alzheimer's drug called Leqembi, that has been shown to slow the decline in memory and thinking. The medication costs more than $26,000 per year.

More storms to soak California this weekend

Thousands of California residents are without power after the state was hit with high winds, heavy rains and flooding. Several more rounds of storms are expected this weekend. The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes has the forecast.

Officers tracked suspect in Idaho student murders with digital evidence

While the case may have seemed cold, newly released documents in the investigation into the murders of four University of Idaho students show police were actually hot on the trail of the suspect, Bryan Kohberger. Omar Villafranca reports.

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick says House speaker discussions "moving in the right direction"

Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick joined CBS News Friday to discuss the ongoing House speaker vote and what Republicans are discussing during the latest adjournment. He also said it is "a problem" that the House Intelligence Committee has not received any briefings because the House cannot be sworn in until a Speaker is seated.