Episode 261

The U.S. Treasury Department says it was hacked by cybercriminals backed by the Chinese government. A Treasury official said the attackers breached federal workstations, but did not provide details on what sort of unclassified documents they may have obtained. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the latest. Before the clock strikes midnight to ring in 2025, officials across the U.S. have increased security for large celebrations. About 1 million people are expected in New York City for the annual ball drop. CBS News' Nikki Battiste has more on the security preparations from coast to coast. South Korean officials have been joined by American experts from the National Transportation Safety Board, the Federal Aviation Agency and Boeing amid the ongoing investigation into a plane crash that killed 179 people. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer has the latest. Data shows about 12% of new gym memberships begin in January, but 50% of new members quit within the first six months. Ciara Lucas, senior fitness writer and correspondent for "Well and Good," joins "CBS Mornings" to show simple weight workouts that can be done at home. On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that might just become essentials in your everyday life. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
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