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sunday alone. overwhelmed, the border patrol has been busing refugees to blake barrows homeless shelter in el paso by the hundreds. >> we had to resort to turning people away. there was no place else to put them. but if they come in with an infant, then we -- we find some space somewhere. >> on the floor if you have to? >> well, sure. >> reporter: even before this influx, encounters at the southern border were smashing records this year. those numbers are expected to spike even higher starting in just over a week, when the order known as title 42 expires. designed to stem the spread of covid-19, title 42 has allowed authorities to turn back migrants for the past 33 months. >> how concerned is the administration that there will be this unprecedented surge of migrants try to come across the border once title 42 goes away? >> we have given the department

of homeland security historic funding to deal with this very issue. >> reporter: the secretary of homeland security was on the border today, even as a group of republicans vowed to impeach him once they control the house next year. >> he has failed to secure our border and has thus endangered americans. >> reporter: this october alone, more than 230,000 migrants arrived at the u.s. southern border, and dhs has projected that number could more than double to over 500,000 a month after title 42 expires next wednesday. norah. >> nancy cordes at the white house, thank you. now to a consumer alert. if you're looking to buy a small suv, you should know this. most of them flunked the insurance industry's latest safety test. well, the upgraded review highlights the danger that has moved from the driver's seat to passengers in the back. cbs's errol barnett reports. >> reporter: for the first time, the insurance institute for

highway safety is testing how safe it is to be in the rear seat and says the results are disappointing. >> out of the 15 small suvs that we tests in this initial round, 9 of those got a poor rating. >> reporter: all of the vehicles tested here had previously earned a good rating. but two of the year's best-selling small suvs, the honda crv and hyundai tucson are among those with a failing grade, while the ford escape and volvo xc 40 were the only two to earn the highest rating. >> relative to the front seat, your risk of being injured in the back seat is about 46% greater. >> reporter: the president of iahs tells cbs news the lack of auto tightening and loosening capability for rear seat belts poses the greatest risk. >> it really is the belt technology that we need to change in order to make everyone safe in the vehicle. >> reporter: now, these findings may be jarring, and that's the

point. he says these suvs are safe but he wants this to serve as a wake-up call to manufacturers to improve safety in the rear seats after they've done so much to improve safety up front. and it's a good reminder for all of us. you must wear your seat belt no matter where you sit in a moving vehicle, norah, to access the full safety features. >> it is a good reminder. errol burnett, thank you so much. despite signs of cooling inflation, many american families are still struggling to put food on the table. that includes a growing number of military and veteran families. tonight, cbs's janet shamlian visits a food bank in texas that's helping to combat military hunger. >> reporter: army private gypsy jones is used to military lineups, but this one is at a pantry for people in need of food. >> yes, please. >> reporter: jones is a single mom. >> i have three daughters. >> reporter: whose military paycheck doesn't cover her house payment, utility bills, clothing for her daughters, and groceries. >> y'all are fantastic.

thank you. >> what percent of the feud in your house do you think comes from pantries? >> i'd say 80. 80%. >> i would get in line no later than 7:00 or 7:30. >> the food care center is one of several pantries jones frequents. raymond cockerel runs it and sees more uniforms than ever before. >> how has the need grown? >> five years ago when i started, we had about 600 military families come through our door. our most recent year that just ended, we had almost 2,000 families come through our doors. >> reporter: nationwide, at least 1 in 6 military and veteran families were food-insecure in 2021, up from 1 in 8 families just two years earlier. pantries face their own hurdles. a dollar donated used to cover seven meals here. with inflation, now just six. >> if you did not have these resources, how would it affect your budget? >> i would probably be looking to take on a second job or a

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nation's capital, i'm norah o'donnell. this is cbs news flash. i'm serena marshall in washington. today marks ten years since the shooting at sandy hook elementary school that left 20 first graders and 6 educators dead. flags in connecticut will be lowered to half-staff. one month ago, a memorial opened to honor the victims of the massacre. it appears the government may not be shutting down at the end of the week. lawmakers announcing they've reached a framework deal on the must pass government funding bill and are prepared to pass a continuing resolution to extend the dead will be to december 23rd giving them time to write the bill. and the santd man adam sandler will be the recipient of this year's mark twain prize, making him the 24th recipient of

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storm is unleashing blinding snow from the rockies, across the northern plains, into the great lakes region as it barrels toward the midwest and northeast. since monday, those storms have caused more than 10,000 flights to be delayed or canceled. we have a team of correspondents in the storm zones and our partners at the weather channel standing by with the forecast. cbs's elise preston is going to lead off our coverage in shreveport, louisiana. good evening, elise. >> reporter: good evening, norah. the tornado watch here in northwest louisiana will remain in effect until the next -- for the next few hours. but there is great concern that tornadoes will likely strike overnight while people are sleeping. >> oh, my gosh! >> reporter: storms tore across the south today, spawning at least six tornadoes in texas. [ siren ] along with drenching rain and hail. sirens blared in fort worth as a

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>> reporter: i'm manuel bojorquez in fort morgan, colorado, where a bitter winter blast prompted schools and businesses to close. the area's roads fared no better with authorities at one point warning there were no open roadways in or out of northeast colorado. we experienced firsthand why. this blizzard has blasted colorado's eastern plains for hours now with wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour. it could dump up to 10 inches of snow. these whiteout conditions have already forced officials to close some highways and interstates. rob denny's car got stuck in the fast-accumulating snow. >> i got stuck. >> you got stuck? >> i got stuck. >> you're from chicago. >> and i got stuck. >> reporter: in western nebraska, blizzard conditions shut down most of the roadways. the dakotas were hit with freezing rain. >> highway 8's got some snow on

it and some black ice, so if you're traveling this way, slow down and be careful. >> reporter: the storm's impacts also felt in arizona with a rare sight. thundersnow lit up the sedona sky, coupled with snow flurries. back here in northeast colorado, there is a blizzard warning in effect until midnight. and as the storm moves east, ice and gusty winds could cause problems for parts of iowa, south dakota, and minnesota. norah. >> i am sending you a hot chocolate. it looks cold out there. manny bojorquez, thank you so much. well, as the dangerous storms move east, let's check in with mike bettes from our partners at the weather channel. good evening, mike. >> norah, good evening. severe storms taking center stage across the south today. take a look at the conditions that were seen over fort worth, texas. funnel clouds here and in nearby grapevine, texas, five people transported to hospitals with injuries. we know that severe risk will continue right through the evening. the risk areas east texas through louisiana, into

mississippi, in particular alexandra, jackson, shreveport could be locations affected. then tomorrow, new orleans in play. gulfport, mobile, pensacola, and eventually into the panel handle of texas. certainly a lot of severe weather across the south but a big sprawling storm system producing a major winter storm across the north here. winter storm diaz could bring another several feet of snow here. portions of i-90, i-80 and i-70 have been shut down because of that. then wrapping up the week, norah, into the northeast. another big story we are following tonight, the stunning downfall of sam bankman-fried, the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange ftx. just over a month ago, he was riding high, a billionaire many times over. tonight he's in jail in the bahamas facing u.s. charges in what a federal prosecutor calls one of the biggest financial frauds in american history. we get more now from cbs's scott macfarlane.

>> reporter: inside a heavily secured courthouse in the bahamas this morning, 30-year-old sam bankman-fried, arrested and disgraced, was denied bail and signaled he'd fight extradition to the u.s. -- >> this is one of the biggest financial frauds in american history. >> reporter: -- where the justice department charged bankman-fried with numerous financial crimes, including wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering. bankman-fried's company, ftx, based in the bahamas and promoted by top celebrities, was worth $32 billion in january before a run on the company gutted it, leaving its founder worth just more than $100,000. his customers lost $8 billion. evan luthra was one of them, telling cbs news he's $2 million in the hole. >> i'm pissed off about being scammed and by losing my money to a scam and a fraud. >> i didn't knowingly commit fraud. i don't think i committed fraud. >> reporter: two days before his arrest, bankman-fried was asked if he thought he'd be arrested. >> i don't think i will be. >> reporter: the ftx founder was scheduled to testify this

morning on capitol hill. instead, the company's current ceo brought in to right the ship described a shockingly unsophisticated organization with no accountants and where expenses were approved by emoji. >> there was no sophistication whatsoever. there was an absence of any management. >> reporter: federal prosecutors say bankman-fried also violated campaign finance law, using millions of dollars in customer funds to make illegal campaign contributions to members of both political parties, trying to influence the regulation of cryptocurrency. he faces a maximum 115 years in prison. norah. >> yeah, this story is not over. scott macfarlane, thank you so much. well, history was made at the white house today as president biden signed into law the respect for marriage act, mandating federal recognition of gay and interracial marriages. >> love and commitment, that's marriage. it's been a long road. we got it done.

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"krx mornings." and follow us online anytime at cbsnews.com. reporting from the nation's capital, i'm jan crawford. this is cbs news flash. i'm serena marshall in washington. today marks ten years since the shooting at sandy hook elementary school that left 20 first graders and 6 educators dead. flags in connecticut will be lowered to half-staff. one month ago, a memorial opened to honor the victims of the massacre. it appears the government may not be shutting down at the end of the week. lawmakerwmakers announcing they reached a framework deal on the must-pass government funding bill and are prepared to pass a continuing resolution to extend the deadline until december 23rd, giving them time to write the bill. and the sandman, adam sandler, will be the recipient of this year's mark twain prize, ma ng him the 24th recipient of

one of comedy's highest honors. i think we can all agree billy madison was no fool. for more, download the cbs news app on your cell phone or connected tv. gton. tonight, tens of millions of americans in the path of severe weather as a double threat of tornadoes and blizzards slams the u.s. >> tornado! >> a rare december outbreak of tornadoes rips through oklahoma and texas before the threat moves to the deep south. plus, the blizzard in the north with up to two feet of snow expected in several states. where the major storm is heading. crypto king charged with fraud and conspiracy. >> this is one of the biggest financial frauds in american history. >> as he fights extradition from the bahamas. mass migrant crossing. the policy change leading to an increase at the southern border.

crash test warning. the small suvs that got a poor rating for protecting passengers in the back seat. what you need to know. the promising new vaccine for skin cancer. and the good boy who helped rescuers bring two missing sisters home. >> he's got a free pass for a while. i won't be fussing at him for chewing up blankets and shoes. >> announcer: this is the "cbs overnight news." president bidentoday signed a landmark law protecting same-sex and interracial marriage. and there are big developments in the war in ukraine, with the u.s. planning to send a major weapons system to that country. but first let's start with that dangerous storm that is now battering the central u.s. from the canadian border to the gulf coast states. we don't generally see an outbreak of tornadoes this late

in the year, but at least nine twisters ripped across oklahoma and texas today. in the coming days, the threat pushes east, possibly well into florida. further north tonight, a major storm is unleashing blinding snow from the rockies across the northern plains into the great lakes region as it barrels towards the midwest and northeast. since monday, those storms have caused more than 10,000 flights to be delayed or canceled. we have a team of correspondents in the storm zones and our partners at the weather channel standing by with the forecast. cbs's elise preston is going to lead off our coverage in shreveport, louisiana. good evening, elise. >> reporter: good evening, norah. the tornado watch here in northwest louisiana will remain in effect until the next -- for the next few hours. but there is great concern that tornadoes will likely strike overnight while people are sleeping. >> oh, my gosh! >> reporter: storms tore across the south today, spawning at least six tornadoes in texas.

[ siren ] along with drenching rain and hail. sirens blared in fort worth as a tornado touched down in nearby grapevine. at least five people were injured and several businesses damaged, including a car wash where a wall collapsed and a local sam's club where a roof was partially ripped off. the strong winds also brought down power lines and sent debris flying. >> tornado! >> reporter: northwest of dallas in decatur, two people were injured as a tornado rolled through early this morning. >> i literally opened the door, and a noticed a tornado was literally passing right next to us. >> this home took a direct hit. >> reporter: at least three tornadoes struck oklahoma, including an ef-2 that touched down in the small town of wayne, causing major damage and leaving the entire town without power. [ siren ] >> attention. >> reporter: back in texas, surprised passengers at dfw airport were urged to seek

shelter as the weather briefly ground flights to a halt. elise preston, cbs news, shreveport, louisiana. >> reporter: i'm manuel bojorquez in fort morgan, colorado, where a bitter winter blast prompted schools and businesses to close. the area's roads fared no better with authorities at one point warning there were no open roadways in or out of northeast colorado. we experienced firsthand why. this blizzard has blasted colorado's eastern plains for hours now with wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour. it could dump up to 10 inches of snow. these whiteout conditions have already forced officials to close some highways and interstates. rob denny's car got stuck in the fast-accumulating snow. >> i got stuck. >> you got stuck? >> i got stuck. >> you're from chicago. >> and i got stuck. >> reporter: in western nebraska, blizzard conditions

shut down most of the roadways. the dakotas were hit with freezing rain. >> highway 8's got some snow on it and some black ice. so if you're traveling this way, slow down and be careful. >> reporter: the storm's impacts also felt in arizona with a rare sight. thundersnow lit up the sedona sky, coupled with snow flurries. back here in northeast colorado, there is a blizzard warning in effect until midnight. and as the storm moves east, ice and gusty winds could cause problems for parts of iowa, south dakota, and minnesota. norah. >> i am sending you a hot chocolate. it looks cold out there. manny bojorquez, thank you so much. well, as the dangerous storms move east, let's check in with mike bettes from our partners at the weather channel. good evening, mike. >> norah, good evening. severe storms taking center stage across the south today. take a look at the conditions that were seen over fort worth, texas. funnel clouds here and in nearby grapevine, texas, five people transported to hospitals with

injuries. we know that severe risk will continue right through the evening. the risk areas east texas through louisiana, into mississippi, in particular alexandria. jackson, shreveport could be locations affected. then tomorrow, new orleans in play. gulfport, mobile, pensacola, and eventually into the panel handle of texas. certainly a lot of severe weather across the south. a big sprawling storm system producing a major winter storm dias. could bring another several feet of snow. portions of i-80, i-70 have been shut down. wrapping up into the northeast where the biggest storm of the season will hit us. >> mike bettes, thank you. well, history was made at the white house today as president biden signed into law the respect for marriage act, mandating federal recognition of gay and interracial marriages. >> love and commitment, that's marriage. it's been a long road. we got it done. we're going to continue the work

ahead, i promise you. >> among those at the ceremony was the widow of edie windsor, whose 2013 landmark supreme court case guaranteed same-sex couples the same federal benefits as other couples. let's turn now to that scientific breakthrough that could change the way we power everything from cars to electric grids. today american researchers confirmed that for the first time, they've successfully generated a nuclear fusion reaction that could create an infinite source of clean energy. it's t the same tytype of reaca ththat powers s the sun anand d produce nuclear waste. this is a major milestone, but commercial use could still be decades away. there was some good news on the u.s. economy today. inflation eased more than expected in november to its slowest pace in nearly a year. the consumer price index showed that prices increased just over 7% compared to the same month a year ago. the dow, nasdaq, and s&p 500 reacted to the news, ending the

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>> announcer: this is the "cbs overnight news." and another big story that we are following tonight. the stunning downfall of sam bankman-fried, the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange ftx. just over a month ago, he was riding high, a billionaire many times over. well, tonight he's in jail in the bahamas, facing u.s. charges in what a federal prosecutor calls one of the biggest financial frauds in american history. we get more now from cbs's scott macfarlane. >> reporter: inside a heavily secured courthouse in the bahamas this morning, 30-year-old sam bankman-fried,

arrested and disgraced, was denied bail and signaled he'd fight extradition to the u.s. -- >> this is one of the biggest financial frauds in american history. >> reporter: -- where the justice department charged bankman-fried with numerous financial crimes, including wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering. bankman-fried's company, ftx, based in the bahamas and promoted by top celebrities, was worth $32 billion in january before a run on the company gutted it, leaving its founder with just more than $100,000. his customers lost $8 billion. evan luthra was one of them, telling cbs news he's $2 mililln in the hole. >> i'm pissed off about being scammed and losing my money to a scam and a fraud. >> i didn't knowingly commit fraud. i don't think i committed fraud. >> reporter: two days before his arrest, bankman-fried was asked if he thought he'd be arrested. >> i don't think i will be. >> reporter: the ftx founder was scheduled to testify this morning on capitol hill. instead, the company's current

ceo, brought in to right the ship, described a shockingly unsophisticated organization with no accountants and where expenses were approved by emoji. >> there was no sophistication whatsoever. there was an absence of any management. >> reporter: federal prosecutors say bankman-fried also violated campaign finance law, using millions of dollars in customer funds to make illegal campaign contributions to members of both political parties, trying to influence the regulation of cryptocurrency. he faces a maximum 115 years in prison. norah. >> yeah, this story is not over. scott macfarlane, thank you so much. tonight, facilities along the southern border are being stretched to the breaking point because of an increase in migrants from central america. and the numbers are expected to grow even larger in the coming weeks. cbs's nancy cordes on what's behind this and why many are so concerned. >> reporter: the numbers have startled even longtime activists. 2,400 migrants attempting to cross the border near el paso on

sunday alone. overwhelmed, the border patrol has been busing refugees to blake barrow's homeless shelter in el paso by the hundreds. >> we had to resort to turning people away. there was no place else to put them. but if they come in with an infant, then we -- we find some space somewhere. >> on the floor if you have to? >> well, sure. >> reporter: even before this influx, encounters at the southern border were smashing records this year. those numbers are expected to spike even higher starting in just over a week, when the order known as title 42 expires. designed to stem the spread of covid-19, title 42 has allowed authorities to turn back migrants for the past 33 months. >> how concerned is the administration that there will be this unprecedented surge of migrants try to come across the border once title 42 goes away? >> we have given the department of homeland security historic

funding to deal with this very issue. >> reporter: the secretary of homeland security was on the border today, even as a group of republicans vowed to impeach him once they control the house next year. >> he has failed to secure our border and has thus endangered americans. >> reporter: this october alone, more than 230,000 migrants arrived at the u.s. southern border, and dhs has projected that number could more than double to over 500,000 a month after title 42 expires next wednesday. norah. >> nancy cordes at the white house, thank you. now to a consumer alert. if you're looking to buy a small suv, you should know this. most of them flunked the insurance industry's latest safety test. well, the upgraded review highlights the danger that has moved from the driver's seat to passengers in the back. cbs's errol barnett reports. >> reporter: for the first time, the insurance institute for highway safety is testing how

safe it is to be in the rear seat and says the results are disappointing. >> out of the 15 small suvs that we tested in this initial round, 9 of those got a poor rating. >> reporter: all of the vehicles tested here had previously earned a good rating. but two of the year's best-selling small suvs, the honda crv and hyundai tucson, are among those with a failing grade while the ford escape and volvo xc40 were the only two to earn the highest rating. >> relative to the front seat, your risk of being injured in the back seat is about 46% greater. >> reporter: the president of iahs tells cbs news the lack of auto tightening and loosening capability for rear seat belts poses the greatest risk. >> it really is the belt technology that we need to change in order to make everyone safe in the vehicle. >> reporter: now, these findings may be jarring, and that's the

point. harkey says these suvs are safe, but he wants this to serve as a wake-up call to manufacturers to improve safety in the rear seats after they've done so much to improve safety up front. and it's a good reminder for all of us. you must wear your seat belt no matter where you sit in a moving vehicle, norah, to access the full safety features. >> it is a good reminder. errol barnett, thank you so much. despite signs of cooling inflation, many american families are still struggling to put food on the table. that includes a growing number of military and veteran families. tonight, cbs's janet shamlian visits a food bank in texas that's helping to combat military hunger. >> reporter: army private gypsy jones is used to military lineups, but this one is at a pantry for people in need of food. >> yes, please. >> reporter: jones is a single mom. >> i have three daughters. >> reporter: whose military paycheck doesn't cover her house payment, utility bills, clothing for her daughters, and groceries. >> y'all are fantastic. thank you.

>> what percent of the food in your house do you think comes from pantries? >> i'd say 80, 80%. >> i would get in line no later than 7:00 or 7:30. >> reporter: the food care center in killeen, texas, home to fort hood, is one of several pantries jones frequents. raymond cockrell runs it and sees more uniforms than ever before. >> how has the need grown? >> five years ago when i started, we had about 600 military families come through our door. our most recent year that just ended, we had almost 2,000 families come through our doors. >> reporter: nationwide, at least 1 in 6 military and veteran families were food-insecure in 2021, up from 1 in 8 families just two years earlier. pantries face their own hurdles. a dollar donated used to cover seven meals here. with inflation, now just six. >> if you did not have these resources, how would it affect your budget? >> i would probably be looking to take on a second job or a third job even to make the ends

meet. >> you need a few extra? help yourself to it. >> thank you. >> thank you for your service, ma'am. >> reporter: jones says while some soldiers won't come here out of shame. >> thank you. appreciate you for your support. >> reporter: for her, there's no dishonor. >> there's nothing wrong with seeking help when you need it. >> reporter: a growing need serving those who serve. janet shamlian, cbs news, killeen, texas. and this could be a big development in the war in ukraine. cbs news has learned the pentagon is preparing a plan to send patriot air defense missiles to ukraine. the ukrainians have been pleading for more help to defend themselves against russian rockets. white house approval could come as soon as this week. all right. a quick-moving fire and a lot of crime scene evidence up in flames. that story is next.

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tired and turned to artemis. >> she was hanging on to his collar. >> was she really? >> yeah. >> reporter: four hours after they vanished, a searcher heard artemis barking, then saw the dog do something that melted hearts. >> he wasn't letting them by the girls. he was circling them, growling at the people. >> really? >> to protect them, mm-hmm. >> reporter: it was only after the girls were reunited with mom and dad that everyone learned artemis was actually the one that got them lost. >> he kept running ahead of us. we were trying to follow him, but we couldn't keep up. >> reporter: the family has forgiven him. >> he's got a free pass for a while. i won't be fussing at him for chewing up blankets and shoes. >> you're such a good boy. >> reporter: indeed, a very good boy. david begnaud, cbs news, folsom, louisiana. and that's the overnight news for this wednesday. for some of you, the news continues. and for others, check back later for "cbs mornings." remember, you can follow us online anytime at cbsnews.com. reporting from here in the nation's capital, i'm norah o'donnell.

this is cbs news flash. i'm serena marshall in washington. today marks ten years since the shooting at sandy hook elementary school that left 20 first graders and 6 educators dead. flags in connecticut will be lowered to half-staff. one month ago, a memorial opened to honor the victims of the massacre. it appears the government may not be shutting down at the end of the week. lawmakers announcing they've reached a framework deal on the must-pass government funding bill and are prepared to pass a continuing resolution to extend the deadline until december 23rd, giving them time to write the bill. and the sandman, adam sandler, will be the recipient of this year's mark twain prize, making him the 24th recipient of one of comedy's highest honors.

i think we can all agree billy madison was no fool. for more, download the cbs news app on your cell phone or connected tv. i'm serena marshall, cbs news, washington. it's wednesday, december 14th, 2022. this is the "cbs morning news." deadly storm. blizzards and destructive tornadoes strike as the dangerous storm system claims its first life. here, where it will impact next. cooling inflation? the new consumer price index shows inflation is easing. what the federal reserve is doing today that might help lower it further. crypto ceo downfall. ftx founder sam bankman-fried appeared in court following his stunning arrest. the crimes he's charged with. well, good morning, and good to be with you want i'm anne-marie green.