this gets us into tuesday morning through the predawn hours. this one might wake you up , potential for isolated thunderstorms, very well organized cold front marching its way through the heart of the bay going through tuesday. watch what happens late morning, counterclockwise rotation over us , isolated thunderstorms possible tuesday will be notable rain . that is a main headline with the forecast. we will go over tonight, holiday horror. the death toll rising after a car plows into a christmas market in germany. the attack leaving at least five dead, more than 200 injured. thousands including the german chancellor now honoring the victims. what we know at this hour about the suspect. >> police charged a 50-year-old

with murder, but are still looking for a motive. also tonight, power struggle. a bipartisan vote keeps the government running, but is it a sign of a deepening political divide? holiday rush, at airports, on the roads, and in the stores. holday spirit turning to holiday stress. >> i'm elise preston in commerce, california, where shoppers are in a crunch to get those last-minute gifts on time. plus, tis the season. a new storm blows into the west, with a big chill in the east. flu concerns. the flu an unwelcome guest at your holiday gatherings. >> why is cdc is worried. remembering rickey henderson. and later, christmas elf. how this jolly elf is making things merry and bright for sick children. >> going to do an elf smile. ready, set, go.

this is the "cbs weekend news" from new york with jericka duncan. >> good evening. jericka is off. i'm david wade. we begin in germany tonight, where it took an attacker just three minutes to kill five people and wound hundreds by flowing a bmw into a crowded holiday market. tonight, in magdeburg, a memorial service was held in the city's cathedral, where people are in shock, and the peace of the country's christmas season is now shattered. cbs's anna no, ryskiewicz is the with more. >> reporter: good evening. tonight, germany is in shock, after the deadly attack on magdeburg's christmas market. among those killed, a 9-year-old child. 200 others are injured, many critically. as more details about the suspect emerge, the community gathers to honor the victims. throughout the day, residents laid flowers and lit candles at a growing memorial, reflecting

the city's deep sorrow. the aftermath is stark. debris scattered across the market. today, chancellor olaf scholz visited the site, condemning the attack as senseless and cruel. he vowed to strengthen security at public events and address vulnerabilities like the one exploited here. the attack began shortly after 7:00 p.m. when the suspect drove a black bmw into the crowded market. police confirmed he bypassed barriers through a gap intended for deliveries. the vehicle plowed nearly 400 yards through the market before being stopped. a brave vendor reportedly flew an object at the windshield, slowing the car and preventing further harm. police quickly arrested the suspect without resistance. eventually charging him with murder and attempted murder. the whole attack lasted just three minutes, coinciding with the eighth anniversary of berlin's christmas market attack

in 2016, which left 12 people dead. >> in order to avoid -- >> reporter: the suspect has been named as this 50-year-old, a saudi-born psychiatrist has lived in germany since 2006. he was known for his an anti-islamic activism and recently appeared in an online interview criticizing extremism. investigators are still looking for motives, as the country has to come to terms with yet another horrific attack uring the holidays. tonight, david, security at all christmas markets across the country have been tightened, which is such an integral part of the christmas season here. >> anna, thank you. well, tonight, we have dramatic video of ukrainian drone attacks on a residential tower in russia. three waves of drones struck the building in the city of kazan, deep into russia. authorities, though, in that city have reported no casualties. well, tonight, after days of political theater and threats of

a financial doomsday, a government shutdown has been averted. the vote came just after the midnight deadline. the senate voted 85-11 to keep the government running. most republicans and democrats voted in favor. erica brown is in washington tonight with what's in the bill, what's out, and who is not thrilled. erica? >> reporter: good evening, david. president biden has been largely absent during those tense negotiations over government spending this week, but today, biden did sign a spending bill, calling it good news for the american people. federal workers, farmers, and those in hurricane-ravaged communities all may have breathed a sigh of relief after the end of a dramatic government spending showdown this week that began when billionaire elon musk and president-elect donald trump torpedoed a bipartisan spending bill with a barrage of social media posts and threats to lawmakers who supported the measure. in a blow to trump, 38 republicans voted with democrats against a version of the bill that would have suspended the debt ceiling, a move that would have given trump more barrowing

leeway for his agenda. the slimmed down bill passed without a pay bump for members of congress, which has been flat since 2009 and punts the debt limit question to the next congress, where republics will control both chambers. some people ya trick cancer funding taken out of the bill was restored by the senate. >> erica, this is a sign that trump's going to face some obstacles in getting things done, even when it comes perhaps to allies like elon musk? >> reporter: yes, and the discord among republicans this week could spell trouble for donald trump in his second term, signaling new resistance he may face from members of his own party who are undeterred by his threats. this also raises questions about elon musk's role and the apparent influence he yields to sway congress. and with a razor thin majority in the new congress, it looks like some of trump's more complicated agendas may have an uphill battle ahead. david?

>> erica brown, thank you. tonight, the great holiday getaway is on, and it may be a record-breaker. aaa predicts more than 119 million people will travel between today and new year's day. that's more than the previous high set in 2019. it's also crunch time for shoppers. cbs's elise preston is outside of l.a. in >> reporter: david, good evening to you. roads and highways are also busy, with shoppers. i don't know if you're done, but an estimated 157 million people are just like these folks, making last-minute purchases. the christmas crush is on, with shopping and shipping in full swing. >> we just have to go home and wrap them up. >> reporter: retailers are rejoicing over what could be record holiday sales. americans are expected to spend more than $201 billion this holiday season. a 10% increase over last year. and tis the season to give.

consumers are spending an average of $925 on presents this year. >> i've probably spent already, like, $1,500. >> reporter: $1,500? oh, my gosh, is average is $925. >> oh, wow, okay. makes me feel better. >> reporter: to get the gifts where they need to go, u.p.s. is in overdrive. store owner john garza. >> there's been a lot of joy in our shoppers you know, they know they're late, but it's -- i'm amazed that it's been really smooth. >> reporter: and if you're shipping and need items to arrive by christmas, u.p.s. next-day air will get it there if you send it by monday. and for fedex, it's monday or christmas eve, if you choose their same-day option. shippers and shoppers hope their good tidings of holiday cheer show up on doorsteps on time. >> we're still shipping. i'm actually from the east coast. i'm still shipping out stuff to the rest of my family. >> reporter: it's easy to get caught up in that shopping frenzy, but with the average

retail credit card charging 30% interest, experts warn to spend within your means. you don't want that big bill, david. >> that's true. now you can go finish your shopping. elise preston in california tonight. today marks the first day of winter, and it is a busy one. let's check in with cbs news meteorologist andrew kozak. andrew? >> reporter: yeah, busy in the weather department across both coasts this weekend. more rain and snow across the pacific northwest. another system coming in, bringing some 50-mile-per-hour winds across the coast. gale warnings there. high wind warnings for portions of wisconsin. winter weather advisories for montana and the dakotas. on sunday, cloudy, cool, and rainy in the pacific northwest. warmer air making its way in, and drier air for the desert southwest. that warm air extending in this ridge across much of the rockies, where places like denver, colorado, will make it to 61 degrees sunday. that's about 20 degrees, just about 20 degrees warmer than it should be this time of year.

meantime, our friends on the east coast getting ready for the biggest cold snap that we've seen all season long. temperatures not feeling like they're out of the teens on sunday. david? >> andrew kozak. tonight, just days before families and friends gather for the holidays, there are concerning new numbers about the flu. c cbs's ali bauman is in new york with a warning from the cdc. >> reporter: david, the cdc says flu activity is increasing in all regions and all age groups across the country. and with millions on the move this holiday week, doctors are warning we may soon hit the peak of flu season. the holiday season is in full swing, and so, too, is the flu season. 13 states have reported high or very high levels of flu-like ill ens last week, according to the cdc, that's about double the states from the week before. the agency estimates so far this season, there have been nearly 2 million illnesses, 23,000 hospita

hospitalizations, and 970 deaths from the flu. >> it's a very highly transmittable virus. >> reporter: dr. manish she ma. >> people are going to be getting on planes all throughout the week. what should they know before they travel to see family? >> get vaccinated. the number one and most important thing you can do to help prevent the influenza virus and complications of the virus is to get vaccinated. >> reporter: the cdc says no flu strain seems dominant yet, and it's still too early in the season to know how effective the vaccine will be, bub as dr. sharma says, the agency is advising anyone6 months and older to get their flu shot. david? >> ali, thank you. baseball hall of famer rickey henderson has died. nicknamed the man of steel, henderson played 25 seasons and is the all-time leader in stolen bases. he was a ten-time all-star and an mvp. rickey henderson would have turned 66 years old and christmas day. well, tonight, some news about one of our own.

phil sparks, a longtime cbs news soundman based in london, has died. he was known as sparky by his friends and fellow journalists, and praised for making every story better, in countless war zones, during far-flung adventures for cbs news, and assignments for "60 minutes." he was adored by his wife and three children. phil sparks was 61 years old. straight ahead on the "cbs weekend news," president-elect trump tweaks canadians with posts about canada being the 51st state. and in our weekend journal, how a massachusetts boy is breaking stories while creating community, one paper at a time. speaker: who's coming in the driveway? speaker: dad. dad, we missed you. daddy, hi. speaker: goodness. my daughter is being treated for leukemia. [music playing] i hope that she lives a long, great, happy life and that she will never forget how mom and daddy love her.

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several taunts to our largest trading partner, writing on truth social, canadians want canada to become the 51st state. they'd save massively on taxes and military protection. i think it's a great idea. referring to justin trudeau as governor. >> insulted? absolutely. you know, we are canadians first. >> the guy is -- sorry, talking out of his you know what. >> reporter: the taunts started after that surprise thanksgiving dinner at mar a lago between trump and trudeau. trump threatened 25% tariffs on all canadian goods over what he claims are border security concerns. yet, our northern border has had just a fraction of the arrests made at our southern border. 23,000 over a year. just last month, our southern border was double that number at 46,000. the two countries are each other's largest trading

partners. $2.7 billion worth of goods cross the border every day. on capitol hill, his allies say trump's posts are in jest. >> i think donald trump is being humorous, okay? >> the idea that we would become, you know, or even contemplate for a second becoming the 51st state is -- is offensive. >> reporter: canada is considering retaliatory tariffs if trump lives up to his threat. about 60% of u.s. crude oil imports and 85% of u.s. electricity imports are from canada. cristian benavides, cbs news, west palm beach, florida. still ahead on the "cbs weekend news," a superstar actress sues her costar, alleging hair rationment. (singie for christmas. you can plan on me.

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tonight, a bombshell lawsuit from a hollywood star. blake lively is accusing her costar justin baldoni of sexual harassment. the complaint details multiple allegations of harassment against baldoni and the producer. things were so bad on set that her husband ryan reynolds joined a meeting to address baldoni's behavior. his attorney has denied the allegations. tiger woods and his son charlie are back on the links this weekend. we want to show you them competing in the pnc championship in orlando. charlie reaches down for the ball and father and son are perfectly in sync. well, forget a white christmas. the mega millions lottery is offering a whole lot of green. a nearly billion dollar jackpot is up for grabs. it is the biggest ever in december. the drawing is tuesday, christmas eve. try to keep up with that, santa. next on the "cbs weekend news," meet the young newspaper publisher who is keeping his

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well, a lot of kids will be getting tablets or video games this holiday. but one young boy in boston has put down the gadgets and has lifted his entire neighborhood. in tonight's weekend journal, he shows me how he's gone old school after school. this is waterman road in roslindale. it has 25 homes, and one very young newspaper publisher, with a staff of two. >> it's kind of just me and my mom. >> reporter: 11-year-old joseph zyber spends every monday afternoon putting together the waterman news, a single page newspaper with all the news fit to print, as long as it's news about waterman road. >> my mom told me to do

something with my brain. >> reporter: joseph, like most 11-year-olds, likes to play video games and be on his tablet. his parents, like most parents, would prefer that he wasn't. and so, this summer, his mother gave him a project. >> we told both of our kids to do something with their brain and something with their body. >> i was on my ipad too much. >> reporter: but now, he's hopping all over town, in his froggy hat. >> thursday is print and deliver. and then on friday, i play with my friends. >> reporter: this is print day, so, the first stop is the library. >> i've been doing this, for, like, a couple months now, and, yeah, i'm really proud of myself. >> reporter: no doubt he has delivered. 18 issues, to be exact. he's investigated grocery store prices, spread the word about porchfest, and so much more -- >> there's a garden tour that i did that -- that was kind of big. >> thank you! >> you're welcome. >> anything good in there this

week? >> reporter: that's philip anastasia. he loves seeing joseph deliver "the waterman news." brings back rich memories of being a paper boy. >> see ya! >> well, at that age, you make $3 a week or something. >> reporter: joseph doesn't earn a dollar. he gets paid in self-confidence. >> my social skills have improved, definitely. >> reporter: and his neighbors, like mo pepin, are getting more than headlines. >> community, yeah, it's truly brought the neighborhood together. >> i know a lot more people than i did before i started the newspaper, and it is really special. >> reporter: because of joseph, every mailbox on this road is stuffed with something extra, extra read all about it, in "the m waterman innews." and when we return you an elf delivers holiday cheer to elf delivers holiday cheer to sick children in chicago. at's

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they're busy building toys and keeping a watchful eye on children. and in chicago, one of santa's helpers is so much more than an elf on the shelf. here's cbs's noel brennan. >> reporter: christmas is right around the corner. >> that way? >> reporter: but there's no place an elf would ratherbe than here. >> hi, finn! i'm holly the el f. >> reporter: holly's traveled from the furthest of places to bring warmth to winfield, illinois, and to kids like 3-year-old finley. >> he's been here for 15 days or so, somewhere in there. >> reporter: days are a blur. but mom jessica edgar will remember this moment. >> one, two, three -- >> reporter: and elf, just doing her job, for holiday heroes. >> we just kind of take their mind off what they're going through and bring sol happiness. >> at the north pole, we're doing all kinds of stuff.

>> we bring in activity boxes, lots of programming supplies. it's a whole bunch of skweeshys and stress balls and stuffs that makes weird noises, of course, we're elves. >> reporter: holiday heroes brightens days for brave kids at 18 different hospitals across chicagoland. they visit each one four times a year. >> i'm going to do an elf smile. ready, set, go. >> reporter: elf selfies and hospital room dance parties. come at no coast to families or hospitals. >> yeah, this is from elves are awesome. that's cool. that's unexpected. >> you know what, i feel like you can never have too many awesome thing,s right? i think we bring them memories. we bring something else to take home from the hospital. >> reporter: but the greatest gift an elf can give -- ♪ jingle bells ♪ ♪ jingle bells ♪ >> reporter: is comfort -- ♪ jingle all the way ♪ >> reporter: and joy. ♪ oh what fun ♪

>> reporter: noel brennan, cbs news, winfield, illinois. >> making the season brighter, no doubt. that's the "cbs weekend news" for this saturday, i'm david wade in new york. we leave you tonight with the skaters in frosty central park. happy holidays to you. have a great night. now at 6:00. >> left center field up in the air, let's see if it's catchable. now at 6:00, a's legend ricky henderson has died. his life, legacy, and now bay area fans are remembering the hall of famer. and slick roads as thousands are heading out on

the weekend before christmas. and as for christmas, santa's going to need rudolph's red nose this year. >> there's a certain enjoyment of going out being amongst people and doing the old school shopping excursion. and super saturday is just wrapping up. da lin has been all around the east bay talking to shoppers making last minute purchases. live from the studios in san francisco, i'm brian hackney. >> and i'm andrea nakano. we start with the news of the bay area and the baseball world is mourning the death of legendary a's player ricky henderson just four days away from his birthday on christmas at age 65. henderson grew up not far from the coliseum. our vern glenn has more on his life and legacy. >> my dream was to play football for the oakland raiders, but my mom thought i would