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2024 was the biggest global election year in history. Here in the U.S., politics and the presidential election dominated headlines. CBS News’ Major Garrett breaks it all down.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Two men have been charged with the disappearance and murder of 26-year-old Micaela Navarro in Fresno. 37-year-old Christopher Stephens was arrested and charged with her murder and 29-year-old Ryan Sutter is charged as an accessory after the fact. Her family now fighting for closure and accountability. “She was a light in our lives, her love for singing and her passionate spirit touched so many people, and we are here today to honor her memory and demand justice for her,” said Shawntee Ashberry, the victim’s mother. The case is moving forward, even though Navarro’s body has not been found, more than a year after she went missing. A photo of 26-year-old Micaela Navarro, who was reported missing in 2023. The search for her body is ongoing after two men were charged in her murder on Wednesday. “This will be our second holiday season without Micaela, its a time of year that she loved, a season when her voice would fill the room, and her passion would brighten everyone’s spirits,” said Ashberry. “Now, her absence lives a void that cannot be filled.” Fresno

The House rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan Thursday to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown, as Democrats refused to accommodate his sudden demands and the quick fix cobbled together by Republican leaders. In a hastily convened evening vote punctuated by angry outbursts over the self-made crisis, the lawmakers failed to reach the two-thirds threshold needed for passage – but House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared determined to try again before Friday’s midnight deadline. “We’re going to do the right thing here,” Johnson said ahead of the vote. But he didn’t even get a majority, with the bill failing 174-235. The outcome proved a massive setback for Trump and his billionaire ally, Elon Musk, who rampaged against Johnson’s bipartisan compromise, which Republicans and Democrats had reached earlier to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown. It provides an preview of the turbulence ahead when Trump returns to the White House with Republican control of the House and Senate. During his first term, Trump led Republicans into the longest government shutdown in history during the 2018 Christmas season, and interrupted the

By Angeline Jane Bernabe Friday, December 20, 2024 6:47AM Bluey will be coming to Disney theme parks and on Disney cruises in 2025 for special meet-and-greets and experiences. Fans of Bluey can soon meet the beloved character in person on land and at sea. On Thursday, it was announced that families will be able to interact with Bluey and her sister, Bingo, at Disney U.S. theme parks and on Disney Cruise Line voyages. The popular young blue heeler pup can be found at Disneyland Resort in California, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, and Disney Cruise Line at sea for special meet-and-greets, to an interactive and clue-filled game that ends in a dance party featuring Bluey’s signature moves, according to a press release. “Bluey has become a household name for families around the world, and we are thrilled to bring her story to life in new ways,” Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, said in a statement shared in a press release about the news. “We can’t wait to watch our youngest guests and their families make memories with Bluey in our parks and on

Thursday, December 19, 2024 11:54PM This week’s Paws on 30 guest is Mocha Cookie Crumble, a female 2-year-old Husky mix from Fresno Animal Center. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — On Thursdays, we like to recognize the amazing rescues in Central California and help animals find their forever homes with a segment we call Paws on 30. This week’s Paws on 30 guest is Mocha Cookie Crumble, a female 2-year-old Husky mix from Fresno Animal Center. Mocha Cookie Crumble enjoys doing a few laps in the play yard with her friends and taking long strolls. She is wonderful with other dogs and loves attention from humans. Mocha Cookie Crumble’s holiday wish is to cuddle up next to the tree on Christmas morning in her forever home! Mocha Cookie Crumble’s adoption fee is waived and includes her spay, vaccinations, flea/tick medication, and a microchip. To learn more on how to adopt, click here. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Amazon workers on strike coast-to-coast less than a week before the Christmas holiday. Thousands of Amazon workers from Georgia to California were out on the picket lines Thursday morning. That includes employees at the Amazon warehouse in southwest Fresno. Action News spoke with a woman who says she’s worked for the company for six years in inventory and shipment packing. “We need to recognize that Amazon really is the bigger problem enforcing these things on us that we should be able to talk about and fight against and not have to be silenced for,” said the woman, who did not want to be shown on camera. She says she supports unionizing because of safety concerns when it comes to meeting Amazon’s demands. “It’s hard to make those rates when you have to constantly bend down, kneel down and then try to get up. Overpacked bins also cause hand injuries at times that some of us don’t even report because they’re just little injuries we don’t take into account,” said the employee. Members from the General Teamsters Union Local 431 and president

By VALERIE GONZALEZ AND ELLIOT SPAGAT, Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported more than 270,000 people to 192 countries over a recent 12-month period, the highest annual tally in a decade, according to a report released Thursday that illustrates some of the financial and operational challenges that President-elect Donald Trump will face to carry out his pledge of mass deportations. ICE, the main government agency responsible for removing people in the country illegally, had 271,484 deportations in its fiscal year ended Sept. 30, nearly double from 142,580 in the same period a year earlier. It was ICE’s highest deportation count since 2014, when it removed 315,943 people. The highest it reached during Trump’s first term in the White House was 267,258 in 2019. Increased deportation flights, including on weekends, and streamlined travel procedures for people sent to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador fueled the increase, ICE said. The agency had its first large flight to China in six years and also had planes stop in Albania, Angola, Egypt, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Mauritania, Romania, Senegal, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Mexico

Paige Ericksen scored two goals and an assist in Red Bluff’s 4-1 win over Corning in girls soccer on Tuesday. Maylynn Salazar and Natalie Luevano also scored as the Spartans moved to 7-3-1. No stats were available for Corning, which fell to 5-2 on the year. The Spartans were set to play Anderson on Wednesday night, while Corning hosts University Prep on Thursday starting at 4 p.m. Boys Soccer Corning 4, Red Bluff 0 — Four different Cardinals scored in a 4-0 victory over Red Bluff on Tuesday. Joseth Mejia led the way with a goal and an assist for Corning. Alidio Diaz-Cruz, Osbaldo Flores, and Manuel Rodriguez each scored a goal. Christian Zagal recorded two assists and Devin Flores added one. On Friday, Corning (4-1-1) will play Redding Christian in the Pierce Tournament, while the Spartans were set to play Anderson on Wednesday night and host Las Plumas on Thursday. Los Molinos 3, Shasta Charter 1 — Alexis Caytano scored twice in the Bulldogs’ (2-0) win at Shasta Charter. Leo Ordaz Scored a goal and had two assists in the win. The Bulldogs are

The Sharks have brought in a familiar face to represent them. Brodie Brazil, the former longtime San Jose Sharks and Oakland A’s pre- and postgame host on NBC Sports California, announced on Wednesday that he has been hired by the team as a content creator. “Starting in January, I’ll be joining the San Jose Sharks, creating a high volume of original content that brings you closer to the team and its players and all of their endeavors,” Brazil said in a video posted to his YouTube channel.  “Whether it’s game recaps, deep conversations or exclusivity from behind the scenes, my task will be this: to give you, Sharks Territory, something new and worthwhile to consume nearly every single day of the calendar year.” Brazil’s contract was not renewed by NBC Sports California back in September as the A’s prepared to leave Oakland. His openness about mourning the departure of the A’s drew support from fans feeling the same way. The San Jose State graduate and Castro Valley native was a fixture during Sharks games dating back to when he first started with NBC Sports in

At $9.1 billion, the Warriors are the most valuable NBA franchise and the second-highest valued organization in all of U.S. professional sports, according to an annual valuation from Sportico. Only the Dallas Cowboys are worth more than Golden State, according to both Sportico and Forbes, which valued the Warriors at $8.8 billion in October. The Warriors have been considered the most valuable franchise in the NBA since 2022. The Warriors’ value increased by 10% year over year, per Sportico. One contributing factor is their ownership of the Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA expansion team set for its inaugural season in 2025. Warriors owner Joe Lacob, who also owns the Valkyries, bought the franchise in 2010 in a group with Peter Guber for $450 million. That means the franchise has increased roughly 1,900% in the 15 years since Lacob purchased the team. The Warriors moved from Oracle Arena in Oakland to the Chase Center — the team’s massive, privately financed project — in 2019. Among the top 10 NBA franchises, only the Celtics and Lakers don’t own the arenas they play in. A recent economic impact

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks do not have the luxury of facing a handful of fellow rebuilding teams before they begin their Christmas break. The Sharks play the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night to close a three-game homestand, then face the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, on Saturday and Monday, respectively, before returning to San Jose for a three-day respite. Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche are just outside of a playoff spot in the Western Conference in terms of points percentage. The Oilers and Canucks, two teams with plenty of firepower, are just ahead of them. All three were playoff teams last season, with the Oilers going all the way to the Stanley Cup Final before losing to the Florida Panthers in seven games. The Sharks entered Thursday having won just one of their last six games. They started this homestand with one-goal losses to the Utah Hockey Club and Winnipeg Jets. These next three games are another barometer for the Sharks (11-18-5) to see how far they have come since last season. San Jose has competed hard against some playoff-contending teams this

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The TSA expects to screen about 40 million travelers at airports across the country between Thursday and January 2, a 6.2% increase from last year. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.

Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, now a candidate for chair of the Democratic National Committee, spoke with CBS News about the 2024 election results, saying his party needs to learn from a “very bad loss.” CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.

By Morayo Ogunbayo, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution You might notice an uptick in your drinking habits, now that the holiday season is in gear. The gatherings and celebrations that are filling your schedule often include alcohol as a part of the festivities. For those who typically keep their drinking low throughout the year, this change in consumption can have adverse effects — particularly noticeable in regards to skin. Related Articles Health | California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation? Health | California Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency over bird flu infections Health | Holiday stress can lead Alzheimer’s patients and those with dementia to go missing Health | Millions will see rise in health insurance premiums if federal subsidies expire Health | Bird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency All alcohol leads to dehydration, which can make skin look duller and drier. According to Live Free Recovery, alcohol also affects the blood vessels, which can temporarily make the face swollen and red. Most notably, alcohol can increase wrinkles and other signs of aging. A

By Martha Bebinger, WBUR | KFF Health News Anna Goldman, a primary care physician at Boston Medical Center, got tired of hearing that her patients couldn’t afford the electricity needed to run breathing assistance machines, recharge wheelchairs, turn on air conditioning, or keep their refrigerators plugged in. So she worked with her hospital on a solution. The result is a pilot effort called the Clean Power Prescription program. The initiative aims to help keep the lights on for roughly 80 patients with complex, chronic medical needs. The program relies on 519 solar panels installed on the roof of one of the hospital’s office buildings. Half the energy generated by the panels helps power the medical center. The rest goes to patients who receive a monthly credit of about $50 on their utility bills. Kiki Polk was among the first recipients. She has a history of Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. On a warm fall day, Polk, who was nine months pregnant at the time, leaned into the air conditioning window unit in her living room. “Oh my gosh, this feels so good, baby,”

Which inflatable snow tube is best? What’s more fun than zipping downhill on an inflatable snow tube? For some, it’s the peak of winter fun — and we tend to agree. Inflatable snow tubes are designed to withstand bumpy rides on uneven snowy terrain. If you’re worried about flying off of your tube, many models are equipped with reinforced handles. Inflatable snow tubes are available in a range of sizes, making them a great way for kids and adults to have fun. What to know before you buy an inflatable snow tube Size Large tubes are easier to ride and stay on, but given their larger friction area, they descend slopes more slowly than smaller styles. As a result, if you have a need for speed and want to fly downhill, opt for a smaller inflatable snow tube. In addition, consider the size of the rider. If you opt for a tube that is too small, the rider’s legs will dangle off the front of the tube, potentially slowing down the fun. Weight capacity Inflatable snow tubes are clearly marked with weight capacities. Keep in mind

By JONEL ALECCIA, AP Health Writer Packaged foods in the U.S. will have to follow new rules in order to call themselves “healthy,” according to changes finalized Thursday by the Food and Drug Administration. It’s an update of the agency’s definition originally devised 30 years ago. The move is aimed at helping Americans navigate food labels at the grocery store and make choices that are aligned with federal dietary guidelines — in hopes of reducing rates of diet-related chronic disease, the FDA said. Under the rule, products that claim to be “healthy” must contain a certain amount of food from one or more food groups such as fruit, vegetables, grains, dairy and protein. And for the first time, the rule sets certain limits for added sugars. Foods must also limit sodium and saturated fat at levels that depend on the type of product, the FDA said. The change banishes foods such as sugary cereals, highly sweetened yogurts, white bread and some granola bars from bearing a “healthy” label, while allowing foods such as avocados, olive oil, salmon, eggs and some trail mix to use it.

President-elect Donald Trump added a wrinkle to negotiations over a deal to fund the government when he called for an increase to the debt ceiling.

Amazon workers backed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters went on strike Thursday morning at seven facilities, the Teamsters say. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady has more.

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is charged in a four-count federal criminal complaint with stalking, murder through the use of a firearm and a firearms offense involving a silencer. The federal complaint contains previously unreleased excerpts from the notebook that police said they seized from Mangione. Authorities said the writings “express hostility towards the health insurance industry and wealthy executives in particular.” According to the complaint, an entry marked Aug. 15, 2024, said “the details are finally coming together,” and, “I’m glad — in a way — that I’ve procrastinated, bc [because] it allowed me to learn more about [acronym for Company-1].” The entry also said that “the target is insurance” because “it checks every box,” the complaint said. In an entry marked Oct. 22, 2024, the writings said, “1.5 months. This investor conference is a true windfall … and — most importantly — the message becomes self evident.” Mangione waived extradition on Thursday morning and was transported via plane and helicopter from Pennsylvania to New York. Luigi Mangione leaves Pennsylvania courthouse after waiving extradition after hearing He