12/22: CBS Weekend News
Holiday travel rush peaks on Sunday; What it’s like to live on California’s “Christmas Tree Lane”
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Samara Joy sings “O Holy Night”
The Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Samara Joy sings the holiday classic with her family, The McLendon Family
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Indian-Americans celebrate Trump’s appointment of Sriram Krishnan as AI advisor
Indian-American entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan has been appointed as senior policy advisor for AI in the White House by US President-elect Donald Trump. Krishnan, close to Elon Musk, will focus on ensuring American leadership in AI and coordinate AI policy across government.
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Box said to have ‘Jesus’ brother’ bones’ found in Israel, on display in US
A 2,000-year-old ossuary, possibly belonging to James, brother of Jesus, is on display in Atlanta. Inscribed “James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus,” its authenticity has been debated for years, though a judge deemed the inscription genuine. While acquitted of forgery charges, the ossuary’s link to Jesus remains contested.
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MCG curator reveals what to expect from the pitch
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is level at 1-1 as India and Australia prepare for the crucial fourth Test at the MCG. Curator Matt Page promises a pitch similar to recent years, offering a balance between bat and ball with more grass to encourage seam movement. Spin is unlikely to be a significant factor.
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India register their second-biggest women’s ODI win
Smriti Mandhana’s impressive 91 and Renuka Thakur Singh’s five-wicket haul led India to a resounding 211-run victory over West Indies in the first ODI at Vadodara. India posted a formidable 314/9, powered by Mandhana’s knock and contributions from Rawal, Deol, Kaur, Ghosh, and Rodrigues. Thakur Singh’s devastating bowling spell dismantled the West Indies batting lineup,…
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UGC NET December 2024 exam dates to be revised due to Pongal? Here’s what we know so far
UGC NET December 2024 exam schedule: DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has appealed to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to reschedule the UGC NET exams slated for January 15-16, 2025. These dates clash with Pongal, a major harvest festival in Tamil Nadu. Kanimozhi criticized the NTA’s scheduling, citing insensitivity to Tamil cultural traditions and highlighting the…
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‘Not worrying about future’: Waugh on Konstas replacing McSweeney
Australia have dropped opener Nathan McSweeney. Sam Konstas will replace him for the final two Border-Gavaskar Trophy matches. Selectors believe Konstas’ aggressive batting style will boost Australia’s struggling top order. Former cricketer Mark Waugh thinks the move prioritizes winning the series. Australia are currently tied 1-1 with India. The fourth Test begins Thursday at the…
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Cowboys make clutch defensive plays to stymie Bucs, pull off win
The Dallas Cowboys threw a wrench into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC South division title hopes on Sunday thanks to clutch plays from the defense when it mattered the most. Crucial Buccaneers drives were stopped dead in its tracks. In the fourth quarter, Baker Mayfield was intercepted in the end zone by Jourdan Lewis. Then,…
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Samara Joy: The 60 Minutes Interview
In just a few years, Samara Joy graduated from college, released three albums, and won three Grammys. She’s selling out concerts around the U.S. and Europe, all while being compared to jazz royalty.
