ealy) here i'll take that! (excited yell) woo-hoo! ensure max protein. with thirty grams of protein, one gram of sugar, and nutrients to support immune health. at least one person is dead and three others hurt after a helicopter crash in texas. the chopper went down in a field near livingston, about 70 miles from houston. a 54-year-old man was killed. the pilot is among those who survived. an investigation is now underway. new aftermath from a tiger attack in florida, and death threats against an nfl quarterback after a christmas day loss. those are some of the headlines on the "morning newsstand." the "naples daily news" of florida reports there may be criminal charges for a man who got bitten by a tiger. this footage is from deputies who responded. officials say the victim was in an unauthorized area at the naples zoo when he stuck his hand into the tiger's enclosure.

it's not clear why he did that, but the tiger bit down, and officers then shot and killed the rare animal. there are fewer than 200 malayan tigers left in the world. "usa today" is reporting on death threats received by browns quarterback baker mayfield after playing poorly against the packers on christmas. mayfield is downplaying the danger. >> we're in a world today, a society that there's a lot of keyboard warriors that, you know, make empty threats and things like that. i try not to listen to it because those are not the people that i would listen to whether it was good or bad. >> the threats were initially revealed by mayfield's wife in an instagram post. police and team security were forced to intervene. mayfield's performance capped a rough month for the quarterback. he missed two weeks after a covid diagnosis and arrived in green bay just hours before the game. he's faced injury troubles all season long. and finally, "the chicago sun times" says the search on s on for an alleged gunman after a

police officer was killed in ilinois. darius sullivan is accused of murdering sergeant marlene rittmanic at a comfort inn about 60 miles outside chicago. the officer and her partner were responding to a report of a when they were attacked. lot - the other officer remains in critical condition. police are offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to sullivan's arrest. coming up, the latest on a massive tesla recall to correct a potentially dangerous malfunction. this is the "cbs morning news." news."

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here's a question for you -- ever think you'd be able to sleep in an old grain bin once used for farming? i personally have not. sounds crazy, but it's now a hot listing on airbnb. a minnesota couple came up with the concept. they created eight cozy rooms in bins that used to be filled with grain. the builders have their work cut out for them. much of what you see is repurposed with modern amenities. it's been a hit. on the cbs "money watch," more bad news for the cruise industry as covid numbers rise, and a major recall of tesla vehicles in america. diane king hall is in new york with that and more. diane, good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning, tom. well, this morning stock futures are indicating a lower open as we enter the last trading day of the year. it comes as the three major indices end wanted in the red yesterday. the dow jones industrials fell 90 points. the nasdaq lost 24, and the s&p 500 shed 14. the centers for disease control and prevention has

ramped up its travel warning for cruise ships to the highest level. the action comes as cruise ships operating in american waters have reported about 5,000 covid cases to the health agency between december 15th and the 29th. that's a major jump compared to the first two weeks of the month when 162 cases were reported. the cdc is warning the risk of catching the coronavirus on cruise ships is very high regardless of your vaccination status. on the ground, tesla is recalling nearly half a million of its vehicles due to technical glitches that may cause accidents. the automaker says there's an issue with all model 3 cars made between 2017 and 2020.bl separate blocking the rearview camera feed. a majority of model-s cars are also being recalled due to issues with the front trunk latch that could result in the hood opening unexpectedly. and get ready to put in overtime at work. holiday debt is hitting home this year. according to a recent report by lending tree, americans owe more

than $1,200 on average. that's between buying presents, plane tickets, and party supplies. most people with debt put it on their credit cards. for the first time, the report finds americans used so-called buy now-pay later financing to spread out their expenses. and you remember we chatted about champagne yesterday? and i mean, i guess you're not going to have a hangover from it. it's in short supply. but this holiday hangover, ooh. yikes. >> yikes. diane, up, maybe i'll use klarna, the buy now, pay later, for all of my holiday drinks. >> don't do it. >> you don't endorse the bad habit? >> i do not. >> diane king hall keeping me in check. >> that's right. >> diane in new york. thank you so much. >> you got it, tom. >> happy new year. >> happy new year. coming up, a new warning about some of the spices you might find in your kitchen. where scientist are sounding the alarm. pe 2 diabetes are waking p

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want extra mayo with that? south carolina coach shane beamer got a mayonnaise bath after the gamecocks beat north carolina 38-21 in the dukes mayo bowl. south carolina finishes the year at an overachieving 7-6 in beamer's first season. and people in brazil are ready to ring in the new year. tourists are enjoying this beach ahead of new year's eve festivities. city officials say a massive fireworks show will take place to usher in 2022. they canceled other public celebrations including concerts in order to reduce crowds as covid cases surge around the globe. and people in peru are also wishing for good luck as we head into 2022. they've flocked to the annual fair of wishes where folks try to boost their chances of attaining their dreams in the new year. love that. fair-goers can have their fortunes read or participate in rituals to improve their chances of success.

at home and literally in my home state, one iowa woman is welcoming 2022 as an official retiree. meet 97-year-old "miss june" brasser. the native veteran is finally handing in her walmaes after more than two decades on the job. loyal customers say they'll miss seeing her familiar smile. she says it's time to move on. >> like i said, i'm getting a little older. and that's it. i just didn't feel like i could do my job as well as i should. >> she deserves that crown. as for what she plans to do in retirement, brasser hopes to spend more time with family. okay. coming up on "cbs mornings," gayle king's interview with cicely tyson just weeks before the legendary actress passed away. i'm tom hanson. this is the "cbs morning news." away. i'm tom hanson. this is the "cbs morning news." .

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our top stories -- the fda plans to broaden eligibility for pfizer's covid booster shots for kids ages 12 to 15. they could be qualified to get the extra shot as soon as monday. and crews in colorado are rushing to get a handle on wind-fueled wildfires burning outside denver. tens of thousands of people have been evacuated as the flames engulf ever flooding their path in boulder county. hundreds of homes have been destroyed. at least seven people have been injured, including a first responder. spices can be found in just about every american kitchen, but a new study reveals that some spices may contain more than meets the eye. naomi ruchim reports. >> reporter: most of us shake spices on our food and add them

to our recipes without much thought. "consumer reports" found there could be problems with some of them. >> of all the spices that we investigated, one-third of them had concerning levels of heavy metals, lead, cadmium, or arsenic. chief scientific officer james dickerson says "consumer reports" tested 126 herbs and spices from 38 different companies. in every brand of oregano and thyme, concerning levels of heavy metals were detected. the metals were also found in almost all brands of ginger and basil tested. and in around half of the paprika and turmeric brands. studies have shown that exposure to lead, cadmium, and arsenic can be damaging over time. >> for children during early stages of development, this can impact their neurological development as well as the respiratory development. >> reporter: spices are often grown overseas where contaminated water can lead to heavy metals in the soil. the american spice trade

association says an analysis showed spices make up less than .1% of dietary lead exposure in children ages 1 to 6, and the risk is low in adults. what should people do with this information? >> don't panic. >> reporter: dickerson says the good news is every brand tested of curry and garlic powder, black pepper, coriander, sesame seed, and saffron did not have concerning levels of metals. >> think about what herbs and spices that you and your family use, and diversify the amount that you use. so don't overload on a particular spice. >> reporter: he says choosing products with low levels can make sure you and your family stay safe. naomi ruchim, cbs news, yonkers, new york. coming up on "cbs mornings," a visit to iceland with correspondent ben tracy for a firsthand look at the dramatic impacts of climate change. jill schlesinger will tell us what to expect for the

economy in 2022 after a lot of people quit their jobs in 2021. there is reason to be hopeful in the new year. and we'll revisit gayle king's conversation with actress cicely tyson who died this past january. how she wanted to be remembered after a legendary career. that's the "cbs morning news" for this friday, december 31st, 2021. thank you so much for watching. happy new year. i'm tom hanson. have a good day.