The Democratic presidential ticket hauled in $48 million in just 48 hours. Source

The new 1970s-era crime drama “American Hustle” has been getting lots of Oscars buzz, with some predicting it will win the Academy Award for best picture. At the film’s New York premiere, the stars spoke to CBS News’ Ken Lombardi about reuniting with David O. Russell, who previously directed several of the “Hustle” cast members in “The Fighter” and “Silver Linings Playbook.” Source

On Monday night, Disney premiered the biographical comedy-drama “Saving Mr. Banks” starring Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson. KCAL-TV’s Suzanne Marques reports from Burbank, Calif. Source

Tuesday morning the world looked on during the moving the memorial for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. Source

Claire Danes tells Norah O’Donnell that her “Homeland” character Carrie Mathison might not always “be around.” See the entire interview with Danes on Wednesday, December 11 on “CBS This Morning.” Source

Daily health headlines: Organic milk compared to conventional for fat, a new warning about a scan used for diagnosing lung cancer, plus smoking cessation drugs reviewed by heart doctors Source

Doctors in Louisiana will start prescribing Hepatitis C patients Sovaldi – a medicine being called a breakthrough for people with the virus. Meg Farris reports. Source

One Georgia principal threatened “consequences” for anyone who shares images from inside the school. Source

Largest U.S. supermarket chain says in-house dips and spreads may contain bacteria linked to hundreds of illnesses. Source

A Minneapolis police officer who was fired for decorating a Christmas tree in a precinct building with racist items in 2018 is back on the force after an arbitrator overturned the disciplinary decision. Community activists are outraged and calling for arbitration reform. Reg Chapman reports for CBS Minneapolis station WCCO. Source