CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 01/05/24

Federal prosecutors in New York have filed a motion to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, bringing to a close a days-long battle that has upended the Justice Department over the decision to abandon the case. Vice President JD Vance, in his first major world speech at the 61st Munich Security Conference, lectured European leaders on free speech, immigration and cooperation with the far-right. A severe winter storm is bringing heavy rain, flash flood warnings and the threat of mudslides to parts of Southern California still recovering from the deadly wildfires. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Feb 23min

Grocery stores are raising their prices on eggs and limiting how many you can buy—what's behind the shortage. A phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin says it's the start of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, without Volodymyr Zelenskyy. And a tragedy 16 years ago helped towards protecting you when you fly—what we have learned from that crash. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Feb 23min

Five years after the pandemic and some kids are still behind in subjects like math and reading. For the first time since the start of the pandemic, flu deaths have exceeded COVID deaths. And over 300 ports in the US are key links in the supply chain — how some of the cranes being used could be a threat to US security. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Feb 23min

A new lawsuit from the National Treasury Employees Union challenges a major government move. Could we soon see the end of the American penny? President Trump says it cost too much to make. And a once-thriving factory that produced millions of pounds of French fries is now closed, leaving an entire town facing an uncertain future.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Feb 23min

Astronaut Sunita Williams speaks out about her extended mission in space. Why she says she and her crewmates have not been abandoned. A deadly strain of bird flu is threatening the nation’s egg supply. And on the CBS Evening News' "On the Road" series — Steve Hartman takes a trip to see where one former student’s incredible gesture left a lasting impact.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Feb 23min

A judge has temporarily paused the Trump administration's buyout proposal for federal workers. A federal judge has also temporarily barred the Justice Department from disclosing a list of FBI agents tied to the Jan. 6 probe. The NCAA bans transgender women from women’s sports following President Trump's executive order that penalizes schools and leagues allowing their participation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made his first official visit to Panama, where the country announced it will withdraw from China’s Belt and Road Initiative, potentially opening the door for U.S. investment. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Feb 23min

USAID is shutting down overseas operations, leaving nearly all staff on leave. And a call for help turned deadly when a sheriff’s deputy shot and killed Sonya Massey outside her home. CBS News investigates her case and other troubling incidents within the department in Sangamon County, Illinois.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Feb 23min

Fifth-generation farmer Kenneth Hartman Jr. tells CBS News’ he’s seen firsthand how tariffs hit agriculture and fears a growing trade war could further strain an industry already burdened by inflation. A winter storm is set to bring ice and frigid temperatures to the Northeast, while record-breaking heat scorches the South. Remains from all 67 victims of the midair collision over Washington, D.C., have been recovered, officials say. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Feb 23min