Millions across the West Coast and Central Plains are expecting a warm holiday season while the East is bracing for another round of cold weather. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.

Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was charged with murder and arson after a woman sleeping on the New York City subway was set on fire and died, police say.

Just eight teams remain in the first "expanded" college football playoff. Notre Dame, Ohio State, Texas and Penn State were all able to take care of business on their home fields during the weekend's first-round action. CBS Sports HQ football analyst Emory Hunt joins with more on the playoff.

A new CBS News poll finds Americans are more hopeful about 2025 than 2024. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the numbers.

On Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump appeared in Arizona to speak at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center. Trump responded to a new attack from Democrats, saying that billionaire Elon Musk, who helped obstruct a spending bill to avert a government shutdown, is the one calling the shots. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more from West Palm Beach, Florida.

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.

A Mega Millions player may win a big jackpot on Christmas Eve. The lottery prize for the December drawing is at an estimated $970 million.

His office said the "the governor's injuries were serious but not life-threatening and could have been much worse."

A holiday drone show just days before Christmas was interrupted when drones collided, officials said.