Millions of people have sent their DNA to be analyzed by 23andMe in order to learn their genealogy and risk for certain health issues. But with the company falling on hard times, and not bound by healthcare privacy laws, many wonder what will happen to their information if it goes out of business. Carter Evans reports. Source
Trump expected to pick Kristi Noem for Homeland Security secretary
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary. Weijia Jiang has more on Trump’s potential cabinet picks. Source
At least 11 injured in explosion in Louisville, Kentucky
At least 11 people were injured in an explosion at a business in Louisville, Kentucky. Dave Malkoff has the latest. Source
Congress returns after election break
Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday following a six-week election break. Republicans are preparing to govern with majorities in both chambers while Democrats look to regroup. Scott MacFarlane has more. Source
What the next Trump administration could look like
Major Garrett takes a look at some of the names being floated for Cabinet positions in the second Trump administration and what their potential appointments could mean. Source
Idaho women denied abortions testify in trial
Four women who were denied abortions in Idaho began testifying on Tuesday in a case that seeks to clarify medical exceptions under the state’s near-total ban. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more. Source
Woman who found old family photos lost in Hurricane Helene working to reunite them with owners
After Hurricane Helene tore through six states, Taylor Schenker went for a walk in hard-hit Asheville, North Carolina. As she dug through the debris and mud, she found family photos that got lost in the storm. Now, she’s hoping to use her Photos from Helene Instagram page to help reunite the images with the families who own them. Source
What Biden and Israeli President Herzog discussed in the White House
President Biden sat down with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday. During the meeting, Herzog praised Mr. Biden for his ongoing support of Israel since the war with Hamas broke out in 2023. CBS News’ Elizabeth Palmer and Willie James Inman report. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
What is a recess appointment, the power Trump wants from the next GOP leader?
Congressional Republicans are preparing to carry out President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda. This weekend, he took to social media saying that the next Senate Republican leader must “agree to recess appointments.” CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion breaks down what that is, and what else the next leader will be tasked with. Source