CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 01/14/...

MARCIANO SW FLOODING: Life-threatening flood emergency in the southwestKVC HOLIDAY FARES: Holiday airfare prices hit highest level in a decadeTHE GOOD STUFF: A couple invites an island of strangers to rescue their wedding during last week's nor'easter 

MARCIANO NOR'EASTER PKG: Massive Nor'easter leaves widespread damageHENRY PANDAS PKG: Two giant pandas arrive at Zoo Atlanta from ChinaTHE GOOD STUFF: Pitcher Justin Verlander retires from baseball and his daughter surprises him on the mound 

Amid fierce pushback in his confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, was thrown a lifeline from a key senator. Meanwhile, we explore how the president-elect's loyalist pick for attorney general will shape his justice department. Plus, a bi ...  Show more

Around a dozen of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are headed to Capitol Hill this week to appear for their Senate confirmation hearings. The big one to watch today is the hearing for Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, military veteran and former Fox News ...  Show more

Crews battling those deadly wildfires in Southern California are facing new dangers this week as winds exacerbate the situation. Meanwhile, the incoming Trump administration is pointing fingers at California Democrats, citing a "serious lack of competent governance." And some of ...  Show more

On Tuesday, the confirmation process for President-elect Donald J. Trump’s cabinet picks kicked off with Pete Hegseth, for the position of defense secretary.

Eric Schmitt, who covers U.S. national security, explains how the four-hour hearing unfolded, and what the odds a ...