tornadoes across parts of the south. new covid records. omicron surges as america prepares for a new year s celebration. plus, the state department warning for americans thinking of an international getaway. tiger attack aftermath. naples zoo reopens as prosecutors mull charges against the man who reached into the tiger s enclosure. and on the road. how a michigan dad s idea got the kids out of the house and on to the ice. this is the cbs evening news with norah o donnell reporting from the nation s capital. garrett: good evening, everyone. thank you for joining us. i m major garrett in for norah. we leave 2021 with some echoes of 2020 rising covid cases and scaled-down new year s eve celebrations. there s one big difference, though vaccines have made a difference and reduced risk. it s already 2022 in some parts of the world, of course, and in a few hours, new york city will greet the new year with a traditional ball drop, but a smaller crowd than originally planne
Cbs evening news is next we will be back with more local news coming up at 5:00. also streaming 24-7 on cbsn bay captioning sponsored by cbs garrett: tonight, the death of an american tv icon. legendary actress betty white has died at the age of 99. her career spanned the golden days of television to sitcom stardom in the 70s and 80s. i got him a golf club. don t feal him. it s a surprise. garrett: colorado wildfires, hundreds of homes destroyed as hurricane-force wind gusts fueled fast-moving flames. there was just nothing left in the area. i m just really glad everyone got out. garrett: severe weather. new year storms will bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain and threats of another round of