On a day where many are surrounded by family and friends, it is good to remember others who are alone. For them, this is not the most wonderful time of the year. Roxana Saberi reports. Source

Christmas arrived with no apparent gift from North Korea despite that the regime had threatened to deliver something if the U.S. failed to restart stalled denuclearization talks. But the new bluster is still being taken seriously. Barry Petersen reports. Source

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump spent Christmas day at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. They had no public appearances. But they did share a video message. Mr. Trump said Americans “must strive to foster a culture of deeper understanding and respect.” Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Major Garrett.” Source

Christians around the world are celebrating Christmas. Many gathered in churches, including the national cathedral in Washington D.C. At the Vatican, thousands of faithful filled Saint Peter’s Square to hear Pope Francis’ Christmas day message of overcoming darkness. Mola Lenghi reports. Source

Songwriter Allee Willis has died in Los Angeles. Willis was one of the music industry’s most colorful characters who brought a lot of joy to the world. Source

On Tuesday, gunfire in a Chicago neighborhood wounded two people, including a seven-year-old girl shot inside her own home. Tom Hanson reports. Source

The Royal Family in Britain stuck to tradition on Christmas at church, although there were some notable family member absences. The monarch also gave her annual Christmas message to the commonwealth. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source

The mayor of Minneapolis called for help after an old hotel used to house the homeless went up in flames. About 250 people have been displaced, with some being given temporary shelter inside transit buses. Peope responded by donating food and supplies, but new housing is the most pressind need. Source

On Wednesday, the body of sergeant first class Michael Goble arrived at Dover Air Force base. The 33-year-old Green Beret from New Jersey was killed by a roadside bomb. Goble was the 20th American to die in combat operations in Afghanistan in 2019, the deadliest year for the U.S. forces in that country since 2014. Source