A powerful late-November storm packed the Midwest with a third heavy snow system in a week, snarling travel, shutting airports and triggering crashes. Weather alerts stretched from the Plains through the Midwest into the Northeast, with parts of New York State and New England under winter storm warnings. Chicago saw more than 8 inches — the city’s snowiest November day on record — while a Delta regional jet skidded off an icy runway at Des Moines Airport and a massive 45-car pileup briefly shut part of Interstate 70 in Indiana. More than 2,000 flights were canceled at O’Hare and thousands more delayed as travelers scrambled to reach holiday destinations. Meteorologists warned of icing risks through Little Rock and a rain–snow line approaching the Northeast, where big cities were forecast mostly rain but interior and New England areas could see heavy accumulations.
In New York, the trial of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, proceeded with pretrial arguments over evidence. Defense attorneys asked a judge to suppress a personal notebook and other items seized during Mangione’s arrest, arguing some were obtained without proper authority. Prosecutors say the notebook reveals motive; defence fundraising and public support for Mangione have been notable. Mangione faces state charges that could bring life in prison and federal charges that carry possible death penalty exposure.
The White House convened top security aides to discuss Venezuela as the U.S. moved an aircraft carrier strike group, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Caribbean amid rising tensions. President Trump said the airspace over Venezuela should be considered closed; officials and lawmakers reacted with concern as reporting emerged that one of the U.S. operations in the Caribbean — a series of strikes on suspected drug smuggling boats this year — is now under scrutiny. The Washington Post reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly ordered a directive that amounted to “kill everybody” on suspect narco boats; Defense and White House spokespeople said commanders acted within the law and denied an order to kill all aboard. Lawmakers from both parties called for investigations into whether second strikes that killed survivors could amount to a war crime. Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said targeting wounded people in the water would violate the laws of war.
White House physicians released a summary of President Trump’s preventive MRI, describing normal cardiovascular and abdominal imaging though they did not release the full radiology report. Trump’s medical summary was offered as officials sought to address questions about his health.
U.S. diplomacy showed renewed, if contentious, movement on Ukraine. The Trump administration stepped up a diplomatic push, including a visit by presidential envoys to Moscow and negotiations taking place with Ukrainian representatives. Many Ukrainians criticized details of a proposed U.S. peace plan that they say mirrors demands from Russia and could cede territory to Moscow.
The World Health Organization recommended injectable weight-loss medications, such as Wegovy and Zepbound, as long-term treatment for obesity, noting the number of people with obesity is projected to double to nearly 2 billion by 2030 unless decisive action is taken.
Tuesday marked the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks’ arrest in Montgomery, Alabama, whose refusal to give up her bus seat helped spark the bus boycott and advance the Civil Rights movement.
In Washington, there was cautious but encouraging news for a National Guardsman wounded in an attack: Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, critically injured in an ambush, reportedly showed signs of improvement including giving a thumbs up and moving his toes. The attack left Specialist Sarah Backstrom dead; a suspect has been charged.
CBS News reported new details about the suspect in that attack, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, including accounts from a former caseworker who described a recent deterioration in his mental health, isolation, manic episodes and strained family ties. U.S. intelligence agencies said they had found no confirmed links to terror networks; Lakanwal had served in a CIA-backed unit in Afghanistan and had been resettled to the U.S. under earlier vetting. Administration officials suggested vetting issues, while others noted he had been re-vetted before being granted asylum.
An ongoing winter weather story and the global aim to reduce conflicts were only part of a broader evening roundup.
Eye on America: coffee tariffs that briefly raised costs for roasters and cafes were lifted, but relief would take time. Portland, Oregon — a major coffee hub — saw small roasters and cafes squeezed by higher green-bean prices, added reciprocal tariffs and overall inflation. Specialty roaster Trailhead Coffee said tariffs forced it to lay off staff; cafés operated on thin margins and many ordered beans months in advance, so a reversal of tariffs won’t immediately restore normal supply or staffing. The tariffs had added roughly $0.50 per bag of green coffee for some importers; the U.S. lifted reciprocal tariffs weeks later, but new shipments won’t reflect that change until early the next year.
Sports and human resilience: In the NFL, Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton made a dramatic return after surgery to remove a tumor and his recent testicular cancer diagnosis. He played and made key tackles in an overtime win over the Washington Commanders, calling his comeback meaningful and urging attention to health checks. The Broncos’ victory was framed as both a game win and a personal triumph for Singleton.
Other top briefs included continuing international coverage of peace talks and negotiations related to the war in Ukraine; and the U.S. facing questions at home and abroad about military actions and accountability following the Caribbean strikes.
From CBS News headquarters, the evening program wrapped with the promise of further coverage and follow-ups.