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Jan 24, 2025 • 23min
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 01/23/25
President Donald Trump doubled down on his push for stricter tariffs on foreign goods during a virtual speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Wind gusts remain a concern for firefighters battling the flames in the Los Angeles area. Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, two sources told CBS News. After five years in the anchor chair, Norah O'Donnell signs off from the CBS Evening News tonight. Her reporting has not only made history, but also resonated deeply with viewers across the nation. 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

Jan 23, 2025 • 26min
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 01/22/25
Police in Antioch, Tennessee are investigating the gunman in a deadly school shooting that killed one student and injured another. 1,500 more troops are heading to the U.S.-Mexico border as deportations ramp up, asylum rules tighten and ICE gains new powers to conduct raids in schools and churches – reversing Biden-era restrictions. At least nine people have died from a massive snowstorm that continues to wreak havoc on parts of the South.
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Jan 22, 2025 • 26min
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 01/21/25
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger exclusively tells Norah O'Donnell the pardoning of people convicted of assaulting law enforcement on January 6th by President Trump sends a message that “politics is more important than policing.”Palm trees dusted with snow — a rare sight as a historic winter storm swept the South, bringing snow, ice and blizzard warnings from Texas to the Florida Panhandle. Eye on America - Half of American teenagers get four hours or more of daily screen time – leading to higher rates of anxiety and depression.
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Jan 21, 2025 • 31min
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 01/20/25
Coverage of Donald Trump sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, saying in his second inaugural address he plans to be a unifier and that "America’s decline is over." 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

Jan 18, 2025 • 26min
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 01/17/25
The Supreme Court on Friday voted unanimously to uphold a new law that would lead to a ban on the social media platform TikTok, clearing the way for the widely popular app to shutter in the U.S. as soon as January 19. The nation’s capital will host lawmakers, former presidents and foreign dignitaries for President-elect Donald Trump’s indoor inauguration, including a rare guest: China’s Vice President. Israel’s cabinet approves the ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas. Implementation is expected to start Sunday. 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

Jan 17, 2025 • 26min
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 01/16/25
Two Israeli officials tell CBS News the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal is expected to hold after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a "last-minute crisis" with Hamas delayed his government’s final approval. Three years after the Marshall Fire in Colorado, survivors are lending their support to California wildfire victims as they begin rebuilding. Fewer people are dying from cancer, but cases among women, particularly younger women, are rising. 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

Jan 16, 2025 • 26min
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 01/15/25
Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement, U.S. officials say. Southern California warned of increased fire risk amid strong winds. President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general Pam Bondi and secretary of state Marco Rubio faced questions from senators on Capitol Hill. 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

Jan 15, 2025 • 26min
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 01/14/25
During his confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, faced 4 hours of tough questions from Democratic senators – including on women in the military and a sexual assault allegation from 2017. “Particularly Dangerous Situation” and Red Flag warnings have been extended in parts of Los Angeles as firefighters battling the California wildfires prepare for intense wind gusts. 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

Jan 14, 2025 • 26min
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 01/13/25
At least 24 people have been killed and nearly 12,000 structures have been destroyed in the Southern California wildfires as officials warn of stronger wind gusts overnight. President Biden on Monday said a temporary cease-fire deal for Gaza is "on the brink" of being finalized as negotiations continue in Qatar. President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for top posts in his administration are gearing up for the Senate's confirmation process, which kicks off this week with more than a dozen confirmation hearings in the days ahead.
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Jan 11, 2025 • 26min
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 01/10/25
Fires across the Los Angeles area have devastated entire neighborhoods and sent tens of thousands of people fleeing. The Los Angeles County coroner's office said it's investigating 11 deaths related to the fires. President-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced a rare unconditional discharge for his conviction in the Stormy Daniels so-called "hush money" case – meaning he'll be released with no restrictions. It now makes Trump the first U.S. president to assume office as a convicted felon. The Supreme Court seemed likely to uphold a new law that could force TikTok to shut down in the U.S., with conservative and liberal justices expressing skepticism about the company's legal challenge during oral arguments on Friday.
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