CBS Evening News, 12/17/25

CBS Evening News

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3.5 • 650 Ratings

🗓️ 18 December 2025

⏱️ 22 minutes

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Summary

While President Trump prepares to address the nation tonight, he also is ratcheting up pressure on Venezuela.

Nick Reiner makes his first court appearance after being charged with the murder of his parents.

And, bringing the magic of the season to kids whose home for the holidays is the hospital.

Transcript

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0:00.0	Based on a remarkable true story.
0:02.0	I need something big, I need something new.
0:04.0	Song Sung Blue is filled with love and laughter.
0:07.0	Bad things happen.
0:08.0	I just want to sing and shine.
0:10.0	With fantastic performances from Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson.
0:14.0	If you're there with me, I am not afraid anymore.
0:16.0	If you've ever had a shop, pal, this is it.
0:19.0	It's a joyful crowd pleaser with a ton of heart.
0:22.8	It's good.
0:26.6	Song Song Blue in Cinema's New Year's Day.
0:30.4	There are very, very complex and serious issues that are associated with this case.
0:37.7	Nick Reiner makes his first court appearance after being charged with murdering his parents.
0:42.5	Tonight, his brother and sister are breaking their silence.
0:45.8	It's a lot of work and he's intense.
0:47.7	Inside the investigation of the Brown University attack, why police want to speak with this person.
0:52.9	And the Oscar goes to YouTube as the Academy Award signs off from television.
1:00.1	Yes, he definitely wants this.
1:01.3	Oh, look at these.
1:02.3	And the healing power of the holiday spirit.
1:09.7	From CBS News headquarters in New York, this is the CBS Evening News.
1:16.6	Good evening. I'm John Dickerson.
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