Im margaret brennan. We begin tonight with the frantic search for the missing after those deadly and devastating explosions in lebanon. The death toll, which is already staggering, is still climbing. At least 137 people have been killed, including at least one american, and as many as 5,000 people were injured. As we come on the air, the lebanese government has arrested the officials responsible for operating the port. Cbs news has learned the explosion may have been fueled by Ammonium Nitrate stored in a warehouse for six years. These satellite images from before the blast and after show the extent of the destruction. Meantime, here in the u. S. , new york city now says it will set up checkpoints at bridges and tunnels, as well as bus and train stations. Those entering from states with large numbers of infections will be required to fill out a health form and quarantine for two weeks. That move comes as confirmed cases in the u. S. Have soared above 4. 8 million tonight. More than 157
Like we could see our first snow of 2016 wednesday night. 3 3 3 one of the worlds biggest new years eve parties went down without a hitch in new york city overnight. Weijia jiang reports from times square. 3 pkgnats 321 happy new year . ball drops about a Million People from all over the world came new yorks times square to welcome 2016 and to say goodbye to 2015. sot Janessa Williams arizona it was a great experience. Everybody should go at least once sot abe arrillaga reveler ive e en dreaeang since i was a litite kid totoome out here. A blizzard of confetti showered down on visitors to the so called crossroads of the world as the nearly 12thousand pound Waterford Crystal ball made its minute long descent. Many greeted the new year with kisses, while some shed tears. Natsyou may kiss the brideothers got marriedwhile the mayor and his wife kicked up their heels. Revelers enjoyed unseasonably warm weather. And encountered tight security. More than 6 ththsand heheily armed uniformed and
Why it could take days to get the lights back on. Unconventional joe biden says hell stay close to home when he accepts his partys nomination, as President Trump ponders giving his speech from the white house. The dramatic changes coming to this years campaign. Plus, what the former Vice President tells our correspondent about his rivals cognitive test. Urgent Health Warning the new alert from the c. D. C. The poliolike illness affecting children. What parents need to know. Candid revelation what Michelle Obama just said about how the pandemic is impacting her mental health. And we end tonight with a mentor who wants to start a social and economic revolution, and hes only 15. This is the cbs evening news with norah odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Brennan good evening to our viewers in the west and thank you for joining us. Norah is off tonight. Im margaret brennan. We begin with the frantic search for the missing after those deadly and devastating explosions in lebanon. T