This christmas sunday, as we wrap up 2022, we cant ignor the fact that its been a toug year over the past 12 months, theres been a recurring theme and the stories weve covered. The fight for democracy here and abroad we have witnessed th resilience determination of th ukrainian people as they continue to resist russia invasion over in a wrong, the death o mahsa amini sparked mass protests and civil unres against the ruling regime. Here in the u. S. , voters pushe back pushed back at the ballot box. Overcoming ideological differences to reject election denialism. And as we head into the ne year a new poll by ipsos showe that 65 of adults worldwide say theyre optimistic tha 2023 will be a better year for them then 2022 earlier, i spoke with the most reverend Michael Curry and dr. Barry see black. Chaplain of the senate who reminded us that in a worl that can often seem dark, ther is always one thing that can provide light and guidance hope the most reverend Michael Curry presiding portio
Can buy milk. Prices for food, clothing, houses and more jumped sharply. I bought a sandwich at one point, not even a fancy shop, it was 22. Driven by lingering pandemic supply issues, stronger manned, and perhaps some Price Gouging to. It has hit every american at some point, whether is you personally or someone you know. Worst constant reminder, gas prices. The nationwide average for a gallon climbed over 5 at one point, a new record. Filling up my suv sometimes cost over 100. Thats part . Some parts of the economy that were just coming, unemployment very low. Wages, up, significantly for the first time in a very long time. So, is a Recession Coming . I think its a different no. If you listen to a lot of the economists. I dont even care if theres a Recession Coming. It already feels like we are in a recession. Despite topping 1 Million Deaths in the u. S. , the covid pandemic brought some good news. More than 80 of all americans have now received at least one dose of vaccine. The rat
you are live in the cnn newsroom. i m paula reid in washington. new details this hour about the suspect charged with murdering four university of idaho students in their beds seven weeks away. cnn has learned his father was with him as he dropped across country for the holidays after the crime took place. police began tracking them at some point during the trip. the suspect is now charged with four counts of murder in the first degrees. he s expected to waive extradition and return to idaho. cnn s jean coasarez is there. reporter: when i spot to hi attorney, he told me he believes they arrived in pennsylvania, the home their home, about december 17th. well, cnn has also spoken with someone and actually corroborated with two people that, along the trip, but it was in pennsylvania, that on december 16th, that they were at an auto repair shop. this person tells cnn they were getting some work done on the hyundai elantra. that s the white car, and that the suspect the def
tonight. we have a dangerous winter storm bearing down on most of the country tonight. we have millions of americans on the move traveling for the christmas holiday and the storms are brutal. they are unleashing frigid temperatures. you have blizzard conditions and very strong powerful winds. the airlines are canceling thousands of flights. tonight as we are waiting for the final report from january 6th committee which is still not here, we have transcripts from star witnesses and like cassidy hutchinson that show she testified that she felt pressured by trump allies not to cooperate with the committee or questions and instead possibly just risk contempt. an incoming republican congressman now saying he will address discrepancies shall we say in his biography as allegations are mounting that he falsified his resume and family background before being elected. let s begin with the powerful winter blast bearing down on most of the country. it is being called a once in a generat
appearance is scheduled for tuesday and his attorney says he plans to waive an extradition hearing. begin this hour new york city were police say three officers are in stable condition after a machete attack last night at a new year s eve security checkpoint near times square. alexis mcadams is live in new york city and has the details. hi molly, thankfully those three nypd officers are recovering. we are learning the details of the teenage suspect investigators tell me drove all the way hear from maine. police calling him a violent islamic extremist the fbi says they have been following closely for weeks. take a look here in your screen this is where it all unfolded. we all know there s some people i hear less site in new york city on new year s the three officers attacked in midtown manhattan during the celebrations as thousands were gathering, knight trolled trevor bickford pulled out this machete style knife and started swinging according to police. he struck two offi