Officials now say at least ten people have been killed and thousands of homes, businesses, and other structures have been destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires that continue to ravage the area. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has more. Source

President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced Friday for his New York “hush money” conviction. Trump was found guilty last year on 34 counts for falsifying business records. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more. Source

Donald Trump says Venezuela’s embattled opposition leader must be protected, as President Nicolas Maduro prepares to take the oath again after allegedly stealing an election. Source

The December jobs report is set to be released later Friday morning and it’s expected to show slowing growth. According to a survey of forecasters by the data firm FactSet, U.S. employers are expected to have added 153,000 jobs last month, a significant drop from November’s report that saw 227,000 new jobs. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady has more. Source

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Josh Nagel, who’s on a 26-12 run on Texas picks, has revealed his Cotton Bowl picks for Texas vs. Ohio State in Friday’s 2025 College Football Playoff semifinal matchup Source

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Eric Cohen revealed his College Football Playoff semifinal picks for Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 Cotton Bowl on Friday Source