CBS Evening News CBS Evening News, 12/18/25
Dec 19, 2025
Investigators may have a breakthrough in the Brown University shooting case with a suspect identified. President Trump makes waves with a major executive order reforming drug policy and reclassifying marijuana. In a heart-wrenching interview, the father of an injured Rabbi discusses the tragic Hanukkah shooting in Australia. Plus, a deadly plane crash claims the life of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, and a powerful winter storm disrupts travel across the U.S. Stay tuned for uplifting stories, like an 85-year-old finally graduating college after 53 years!
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Suspect Identified In Brown Shooting
- Authorities identified a suspect in the Brown University shooting and issued an arrest warrant as the manhunt intensified.
- Investigators are exploring a possible link between the Brown attack and the later killing of MIT professor Nuno Larrero near Boston.
Fiery Crash Kills Greg Biffle And Family
- Surveillance video showed Greg Biffle's business jet bursting into flames while attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport.
- The crash killed seven people including Biffle, his wife, and two children after an eight-minute flight that turned back to the airport.
Widespread Pre-Winter Weather Threat
- A powerful winter storm brought destructive winds, flooding, wildfires and blizzard conditions across large parts of the U.S. west to east.
- The system threatened travel during the morning rush and continued high winds into the weekend with major alerts across multiple states.