CBS Evening News, 11/05/25

In Bethlehem, the Christmas story comes to life with a tree lighting in manger square, but empty streets reveal a holy city struggling without pilgrims or tourists. Twenty years after a family’s self-published elf on the shelf, now a Christmas icon from school roofs to Macy's parade and SNL skits. Flamingos are returning to Florida's everglades, hopeful signs that these rare sightings in the wild could signal a comeback for the pink birds. 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

25 Des 23min

Why the weather could make holiday travel for some a challenge. The FDA approves a new option in the world of weight loss drugs. And, all aboard! A Christmas train bringing joy to the rails from stop to stop. 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

24 Des 23min

You know about self driving cars, but what about self landing planes? Senior Transportation Correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the story of one plane that got an unexpected live tryout. Over 100 million Americans are on the move this week for the holidays. We break down where the weather is holding strong, and where it isn't. And, meet the group trying to bring back Christmas Caroling. 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

23 Des 23min

The Department of Justice has partially released the Epstein files. Coast to coast is seeing some of the worst weather related travel delays. And, on the CBS Evening News' "On the Road", meet the Secret Santa who's making a huge difference in people's lives. 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

20 Des 23min

A possible break in the Brown University shooting case as police believe they have identified a person interest. President Trump signs an executive order for one of the most significant drug policy changes in decades. And, our exclusive interview with the father of an American Rabbi who was wounded in the deadly Hanukkah shooting at Bondi beach. 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

19 Des 23min

While President Trump prepares to address the nation tonight, he also is ratcheting up pressure on Venezuela. Nick Reiner makes his first court appearance after being charged with the murder of his parents. And, bringing the magic of the season to kids whose home for the holidays is the hospital. 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

18 Des 23min

The son of legendary actor and director Rob Reiner is formally charged with two counts of first degree murder. Why more and more people say they're cutting back on holiday spending this year. And, how does Santa deliver all those presents each year? 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

17 Des 23min

Police continue their search for the gunman who killed two Brown University students and wounded nine others. More details are emerging in the deaths of director Rob Reiner and his wife. Taking a look back at his legacy that helped define a generation. The Hanukkah massacre at Bondi Beach. Did the Australian government ignore the rise in antisemitism? 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

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