CBS meteorologist Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast on how long freezing temperatures from the polar vortex will last. Source
Dozens killed in fire at ski resort in Turkey
More than 70 people are dead after a ski resort in Turkey went up in flames during the night. Source
New Hegseth allegations emerge
Peter Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s Defense secretary pick, is facing new allegations, this time from his former sister-in-law, who claims the former Fox News host made his second wife fear for her safety. Hegseth’s lawyer has denied the allegations. Nikole Killion has the details. Source
States sue to block Trump’s birthright order
President Trump signed an executive action Monday meant to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. whose parents are unauthorized migrants. More than 20 state attorneys general have sued to block the order, which runs contrary to most interpretations of the 14th Amendment. Weijia Jiang has more. Source
Trump pardons nearly 1,600 Jan. 6 defendants
On his first day in office, President Trump pardoned and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,600 people convicted of offenses related to the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. Among them are former leaders of white supremacist groups and people convicted of attacking police officers. Scott MacFarlane reports. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Trevor Noah returning to host Grammys
Comedian and former “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah will return to host the Grammys for a fifth straight year. Source
Capitol Police chief says Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons send concerning message
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger says President Trump’s sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants has upset a lot of officers and “has an impact on our communities nationwide.” He explains why in an exclusive interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell. Source
The significance of Trump withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement
President Trump again withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, a worldwide pact that aims to fight global warming. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports on the move and its impact. Source
How has China reacted to the new Trump administration?
President Trump said he would increase tariffs on Chinese goods during his campaign. But on Monday, he did not say when he would impose those tariffs and told reporters he received an invite to visit China. Meanwhile, China’s vice president attended Trump’s inauguration. CBS News correspondent Anna Coren has more. Source