Minnesota Funding Frozen Over Fraud Claims, Body Found In Texas Missing Girl Search, NYC New Year's Eve Security, Who Attacked Venezuelan Port

Today on America in the MorningGovernment Freezes Minnesota Funding It started with a viral video, and has morphed into a multi-government agency investigation into suspected widespread fraud.  Correspondent Ben Thomas reports that authorities say they are cracking down on abuse at day care centers in Minnesota, and are now freezing federal child care funding statewide, a move that Governor Tim Walz says will defund programs that help people and children.   Body Found During Missing Texas Girl Search The search for a missing Texas teenager appears to have taken an ominous and tragic turn.  Steve Futterman reports that police have found an unidentified body and a handgun in a field just blocks away from the home of Camila Mendoza Olmos, the 19-year-old missing since last week, which comes as another teenage girl in the same area around San Antonio has gone missing.   Times Square Security More than one million people will be in Times Square tonight in the heart of Manhattan to watch the ball drop and usher in 2026.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on wide-ranging security preparations ahead of the New Year's Eve celebration.   Reports CIA Targeted Venezuelan Port CNN is reporting that the Central Intelligence Agency was behind an explosion at a Venezuelan port earlier this month.    Diggs Faces Charges One of football’s top star wide receivers is facing criminal charges including strangulation.  Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.   Oracle Of Omaha’s Retirement He’s 95 years old and he still goes into the office, and still keeps active.  Warren Buffett, also known as the Oracle of Omaha, with the simple investing mantra of “Rule 1 - Never lose money, and Rule 2, never forget rule number one,” is retiring as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.  Ed Donahue reports.     Russia’s New Claim Russia is claiming without evidence that Ukraine launched an attack on one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's residences.  John Stolnis has more from Washington with Russia-Ukraine US diplomacy hanging in the balance.   Alleged Pipe Bomber’s Hearing We await a ruling from a magistrate in Washington, DC about whether Brian Cole, Junior should be granted bail as he awaits trial for plating two pipe bombs in the nation’s capital on January 5th, 2021, the day before the Capitol riot.  The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Cemetery’s Monument Issue There’s international backlash after a World War II U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands close to the borders with Belgium and Germany removed two displays recognizing Black troops who helped liberate Europe from the Nazis.  Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on what led to the outrage where more than 8,000 American soldiers were laid to rest.   New Orleans Preparations It was one year ago that a Muslim man rammed his pickup truck through a crowd in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans during the end of New Year’s Eve festivities, leaving 14 people dead and dozens injured.  This year, as the city also prepares to host College Football’s Sugar Bowl and prepares for Mardi Gras, there will be added security in the Big Easy.  Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.  In The Hero’s Own Words In Sydney, Australia, the hero who tackled a gunman during a mass shooting at a Chanukah celebration spoke exclusively to CBS News about that tragic day at Bondi Beach.  Bob Brown has the story – audio courtesy of CBS News.   Finally   It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks at the Trump-Kennedy Center, with the name at the center of the ire of performers.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices