A lab where scientists for weeks ntis time get an up close look at how Climate Change is altering life on the ocean floor. Buried alive the frantic tarch for survivors after an fvalanche hits a swiss ski resort. And former prisoners change peir lives by taking the stage ind writing their own second act. This is the Cbs Evening News with norah odonnell. Garrett good evening, yoeryone. Norah is off tonight. Im Major Garrett. We begin with postholiday headaches for millions of travelers, especially those on the road. According to a prediction from da. A. , today, the day after holidays, and for many, itsp aiving up to its billing. A powerful snowstorm shut down two of the nations busiest interstates today in, of all eftces, southern california. That left cars and trucks stranded for hours. Elsewhere, theres been heavyra. That messy mix is expected to push all the way to new england over the next few days. Tll get to the forecast in a moment, but first, jamie yuccas leads us off with tough
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