constructed on federal land. for more, download the cbs news app on your cell phone or connected tv. it's friday, december 23rd, 2022. this is the "cbs morning news." once in a generation storm. the midwest gets hammered by blizzard-like conditions as the storm moves east. how holiday travel is being impacted. capitol attack report released. breaking overnight, the january 6th committee released its final report. what transcripts from witness interviews reveal. $250 million bond. former ftx ceo sam bankman-fried appeared in federal court before posting bail. what the conditions are for his release. good morning. i'm wendy gillette in for anne-marie green.

we begin this morning with a historic storm that's creating life-threatening conditions and disrupting holiday travel across the country. more than 200 million people are under some form of winter weather warnings or advisories. the powerful arctic front is bringing blizzard-like conditions with heavy snow, freezing rain, high winds, and dangerously cold windchill temperatures to much of the nation. there are also hard freeze warnings in effect from texas to florida. jarred hill is at new york's laguardia airport. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, wendy. this major winter storm is creating what some are calling the most treacherous holiday travel season the u.s. has seen in decades, and the impact on travel could last beyond the weekend. pre-holiday headaches as a historic winter storm bears down on much of the country. frigid temperatures in texas led to power outages leaving some residents in the dark on the coldest day of the season so far.

>> i'm really glad that i have a fireplace because otherwise i'd be freezing right now. >> reporter: heavy snow and wind squalls blasted through the midwest causing many shoppers in indiana to make a mad dash to stores for last-minute groceries and propane tanks to keep warm. >> always the first snow that freaks people out. >> reporter: the icy conditions have wreaked havoc on christmas travel plans for the millions who are hitting the roads. >> even in the areas that have been plowed really well, if you get above 40 miles per hour, you start sliding around. >> reporter: also those hitting the skies. with more than 12,000 flights canceled or delayed thursday according to flight aware, chicago's o'hare airport was one of the hardest hit. >> i have this insane plan now. >> nerve-racking. >> reporter: aaa estimates as many as seven million americans will crowd the nation's airports this holiday season, but they can expect more flight disruptions as the storm moves eastward. even after the storm passes, the severe cold freezing throughout much of the country could slow down the airlines' recovery plans for days.

and you know, according to flight aware, as well, just today alone, flights coming into, going out of, or within the united states, the cancelations have already surpassed the numbers that we saw yesterday. this impact is going to be one that folks are going to feel for a while. back to you. >> definitely. jarred hill at new york's laguardia airport. thanks. breaking overnight, the house january 6th committee released its final report. it claims former president trump engaged in a multipart criminal conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. it asserts he failed to stop supporters from attacking the capitol. as nikole killion reports, the committee also released revealing witness transcripts. whole truth and nothing but the truth --wiesses in the january 6th select committee investigation. >> we are watching the capitol

building get defaced over a lie. >> reporter: according to new transcripts released by the panel, former white house aide cassidy hutchinson described being pressured before her testimony. in a september deposition, she said an aide to her then-boss, chief of staff mark meadows, called and said, "well, mark wants me to let you know that he knows you're loyal and knows you'll do the right thing tomorrow, and that you're going to protect him and the boss." select committee member elaine luria. >> we need to know did you give that direction, and that's why we made sure to highlight it for the department of justice. >> reporter: hutchinson told the panel she struggled to final aid lawyer and was directed to a trump-related attorney named stefan passantino who outlined his strategy. "the less you remember the better," and later told her, "we just want to focus on protecting the president." before she publicly testified about this altercation between the former president and his security detail in his limousine -- >> the president said something to the effect of, i'm the effing president, take me up to the capitol now.

>> reporter: she said stefan passantino discouraged her and suggested she say she didn't recall. >> for a lawyer to tell a client to say something that the client knows is false, it's not just unusual, it's criminal. >> reporter: passantino said he represented hutchinson honorably and ethically but is taking a leave of absence from the firm because the situation with the committee had become, quote, a distraction. nikole killion, cbs news, capitol hill. the founder of the failed cryptocurrency platform ftx is free this morning on a quarter of a billion dollars bond. sam bankman-fried appeared in federal court in new york yesterday to face charges of defrauding ftx customers out of billions. lilia luciano has more. >> reporter: sam bankman-fried walked past reporters, the first public glimpse of him back on u.s. soil. outside a new york federal courthouse.

moments earlier he calmly sat as prosecutors pulled no punches saying the disgraced founder of the cryptocurrency company ftx perpetrated a fraud of epic proportions. the judge granted bail. bankman-fried would need to post a $250 million bond, what prosecutors called the largest pretrial bond ever. he'll live in palo alto, california, at his parents' home, must wear an electronic monitoring bracelet, and surrender his passport. all stemming from what the feds call -- >> sweeping fraud scheme that contributed to ftx's collapse. >> reporter: two of his closest associates, caroline ellison, also his ex-girlfriend, and ftx co-founder gary wang, have both pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and are cooperating with prosecutors who are widening their net. >> if you participated in misconduct at ftx, now is the time to get ahead of it. and our patience is not eternal. >> reporter: in allowing his release, the judge and

prosecutors weighed that bankman-fried refused to fight his extradition. a process that could have taken months if not years. and that because of his notoriety they consider him not to be a flight risk. lilia luciano, cbs news, new york. the new york state attorney general's office says it's looking into allegations that a newly elected republican congressman lied about his background. "the new york times" ran a story this week questioning whether george santos fabricated what he said about his life during the campaign. it includes details about his education, work history, and financial dealings. there are also questions about his claims that his grandparents fled the holocaust. santos says he will respond to the concerns next week. the senate passed a massive $1.7 trillion spending bill that funds federal agencies through next september. lawmakers faced a looming deadline to get the bill approved before a partial government shutdown. it includes about $45 billion in military aid and other aid for

ukraine and nato allies. it also includes an overhaul to federal election law making it harder to overturn a presidential election. the house will take up the bill today. coming up, a christmas miracle. a baby boy from ohio is found alive nearly a week after he was kidnapped. and a new chapter -- the subject of the true crime podcast "serial" has a new job. this is the "cbs morning news." covid-19. some people get it, and some people can get it bad. and for those who do get it bad, it may be because they have a high-risk factor. such as heart disease, diabetes, being overweight, asthma, or smoking. even if symptoms feel mild, these factors can increase your risk of covid-19 turning severe. so, if you're at high risk and test positive, don't wait. ask your healthcare provider right away if an authorized oral treatment is right for you.

ask your healthcare provider right away ♪ ghirardelli caramel squares. makes life a bite better. quaker instant oatmeal has upped its game with protein! 10g of protein heart-healthy* whole grains. and so delicious, you can see why these oats are the grain of all time. quaker oats. a super-trusted superfood. i recommend nature made vitamins because i trust their quality. they were the first to be verified by usp... ...an independent organization that sets strict quality and purity standards. nature made. the number one pharmacist recommended vitamin and supplement brand. why should i be framed? boxes are always too small. ♪♪ ♪♪ i celebrate my imperfections. i do my days in joy. ♪♪

i'm never the same, but i'm always myself. paradoxe by prada. at macy's, the fragrance destination. [sfx: stomach gurgling] it's nothing... sounds like something. ♪ when you have nausea, heartburn, indigestion, ♪ ♪ upset stomach, diarrhea. ♪ pepto bismol coats and soothes for fast relief... when you need it most. georgetown university has hired adnan syed, the subject of the popular podcast "serial." he was released from prison earlier there year after spending more than two decades behind bars for the 1999 murder of his ex-girlfriend, hae min lee. his conviction was overturned after prosecutors said they uncovered new evidence. georgetown says syed is working for the school's prisons and

justice initiative which advocates for people in the criminal justice system. suspended major league pitcher trevor bauer was reinstated, and a kidnapped baby is back home. those are some of the headlines on the "morning newsstand." "the columbus dispatch" reports an infant was found alive days after being kidnapped. 5-month-old kason thomas and his twin brother were in their mother's running car outside a columbus restaurants monday night when it was stolen. the brother was found safe tuesday morning wrapped in a quilt at a dayton airport parking lot. police say kason was found in good health inside the stolen car in indianapolis. a 24-year-old woman was arrested and charged with kidnapping. the "los angeles times" says federal agents in los angeles seized enough fentanyl doses this year to kid everyone in seven california counties. officials say 38 million deadly doses of the powerful opioid were seized.

that includes seven million pills and more than 1,000 pounds of fental wd the dea says that accounts for 10% of the drug seized across the country. officials say the number of counterfeit prescription pills laced with fentanyl has skyrocketed. "the arizona daily star" says republican governor doug ducey agreed to remove a makeshift wall of shipping containers at the mexico border. it comes after the biden administration filed a lawsuit claiming the wall designed to deter migrants was illegally built on federal lands. it threatened to remove the barrier and build the state. -- and bill the stat. the issue was resolved two weeks before democrat katie hobbs takes over as governor. she opposes the construction. and espn says an independent arbitrator reinstated los angeles dodgers pitcher trevor bauer after cutting his suspension to 194 games. major league baseball suspended the star pitcher for an unprecedented two seasons

without pay for violating the league's domestic violence and sexual assault policy. a san diego woman said bauer beat and sexually assaulted her last year. he said everything was consensual. the dodgers have to decide if they'll keep bauer on the team for the upcoming season. still to come, christmas lottery. how much money the grand prize winner took home in spain's popular el gordo drawing. gordo.

here's a look at the forecast in some cities around the country. ♪ a recall alert for you this morning ahead of the holidays and prime gift-giving season. target and the consumer product safety commission recalled more than 200,000 pillowfort weighted blankets for kids following the deaths of two young girls.

they say a child can become trapped by entering the blanket and suffocate. consumers should stop using the product immediately and contacts target for a refund. mortgage rates fell again this week, and the nfl signed a billion-dollar deal with youtube. dan lieberman has that and more in today's cbs "money watch" report. >> reporter: economic reports released thursday paint a brighter economic picture with a recession less likely and fewer americans unemployed, but that spelled bad news for stocks with wall street closing lower thursday. the dow was down 348. nasdaq lost 233. s&p 500 dropped 56 points. economic growth for the third quarter was revised higher to 3.2% according to a gdp revision from the commerce department. it shows the economy grew slightly faster last quarter than previously estimated due in large part to strong consumer spending. this fol quarters of contractions.

mortgage rates fell for the sixth straight week. the average 30-year fixed mortgage slipped to 6.27% from 6.31% the week prior according to freddie mac. despite the dip, housing activity remained muted going into the holidays. rates have fallen more than .75 point since the federal reserve signaled it was going to slow interest rate hikes in mid-november. the nfl announced its sunday ticket subscription package of out-of-market games would go to google's youtube tv starting next season. youtube will pay some $2 billion a year for the residential rights of the package. it's not clear yet what tv watchers will have to pay to get the games. consumers will be able to subscribe without having a youtube tv subscription. that's your cbs "money watch" report for this friday morning. i'm dan lieberman, cbs news, new york. the world's largest lottery has handed out its top prizes. el gordo or the big one is an

annual lottery in spain that hands out $2.7 billion in prize money. the top ticket this year was worth about $425,000 and went to an unemployed mother of two. she choked back tears and told reporters she'll buy a new apartment and pay for her kids' education. next, celebrating christmas with charlie brown and snoopy. a classic holiday cartoon is available to stream for free. we'll tell you how. ♪ this year take the time to melt into your holiday moments with lindor. ♪ ♪ irresistibly smooth chocolate. from the lindt master chocolatier.

one prilosec otc each morning blocks heartburn all day and all night. prilosec otc reduces excess acid for 24 hours, blocking heartburn before it starts. one pill a day. 24 hours. zero heartburn. look at these mighty quaker oats... heart-healthy, a good source of fiber, and for only cents per day... there's no denying quaker oats are the grain of all time. quaker oats. a super-trusted superfood. hi, i'm darlene and i lost 40 pounds with golo in just eight months. i gained an enormous amount of weight due to a medication i was put on. when i started the golo plan and taking release, i was surprised at how easy it was for the weight to come off. i've never done anything better in my life. sometimes a cough isn't just a cough,

so it's better to be prepared. binaxnow™ gives you reliable results in 15 minutes and detects multiple variants including omicron ba.5. binaxnow™ the #1 covid-19 self test in the us sometimes a cough isn't just a cough, so it's better to be prepared. binaxnow™ gives you reliable results in 15 minutes and detects multiple variants including omicron ba.5. binaxnow™ the #1 covid-19 self test in the us

here's a look at the forecast in some cities around the country. ♪ you can celebrate christmas with the peanuts gang for free, and a holiday classic gets a sinister twist. danya bacchus has the details in your "eye on entertainment." remember that story about cindy you know who. when her christmas was stolen -- >> reporter: the movie "the mean one" re-imagines "the grinch who stole christmas" as a horrific tale of revenge. the horror parody follows the people of newville and her parents who died at the hands of the mean one who lives on a nearby mountain. 20 years after the original crime, cindy is ready to get even.

>> you're a dead one -- >> reporter: "the mean one" is playing in theaters now. they're really doing this? >> she's throwing it to michelle. >> michelle catches the flowers. you get married next. your life's all set. >> reporter: a young couple decides to tie the knot, but the real drama lies with the in-laws in the romantic comedy "maybe i do." richard gere and diane keaton star as parents of the bride. susan sarandon and william h. macy play the groom's parents. they know each other too intimately. >> i'm underdressed. >> i could be asking the same questions at home with my wife. >> reporter: "maybe i do" arrives in theaters january 23rd. ♪ you can watch the 1965 animated special "a charlie brown christmas" for free. apple tv plus is offering the tender-hearted classic free to nonsubscribers through christmas day. subscribers can watch any time. that's your "eye on entertainment."

danya bacchus, cbs news, los angeles. coming up on "cbs mornings," singer rick astley talks with anthony mason in london about debuting his new christmas show. ♪ rich, indulgent chocolate with a luscious caramel filling. with love from san francisco. ghirardelli caramel squares. makes life a bite better. why should i be framed? boxes are always too small. ♪♪ i do my days in joy. ♪♪

i'm never the same, ♪♪ but i'm always myself. ♪♪ paradoxe by prada.

good morning to you. it's friday december 23. on kpix5, we are tracking your travel forecast as many of us have

weather delays throughout the state this holiday season. more on that coming up in a bit. it is a get away day on the roadways with folks heading out of town for the holiday. i will have tips and tricks on how to avoid potential brake lights later. you will hear about facing after the deadly earthquake. what some are saying about san francisco's treatment of the homeless. >> ♪ o holy night. >> i will introduce you to this group of talented seniors and life long stills a pacifica nonprofit is offering and how a recent measure passed by voters will have other performing arts schools. we begin with holiday travel. millions of americans are grappling with a brutal down right dangerous winter storm slamming dozens of states coast to coas