Acclaimed Georgia chef Hugh Acheson is a southern cooking expert, but he’s hardly a native son. In fact, Acheson was born way up north in Canada. Learn how he became a star of the South as he shares a Christmas feast on The Dish. Source
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New ICE initiative gathers data on sponsors of migrant children
ICE says the effort is designed to ensure the safety of migrant minors in U.S. custody, but advocates believe it is a move to deport undocumented immigrants who try to sponsor their children family members. Source
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” made the holiday what it is today
Most people know how Ebenezer Scrooge is changed through the events in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” But what’s less well-known is how the book changed the celebration of Christmas itself — changes that crossed the Atlantic from England and are still with us today. Imtiaz tyab reports on the history from London. Source
Wild horses up for adoption in California for as little as $25
Wild horses are up for adoption for as little as $25 in northern California. The U.S. Forest Service is facilitating the purchasing of the animals, who are believed to be descendants of domesticated horses. But, the animals come with a few requirements that not everyone can fulfill. John Blackstone reports. Source
Travelers in 2020 will opt for more, shorter vacations
Next week will bring a new year, and a new decade, and with it some new trends in travel. From trips that are shorter, to destinations off the usual tourist itineraries, vacation planning is “moving” in new directions. Travel consultant Francesca Page joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss. Source
Green army men toys open ranks to women
Tiny green army men have been in toy chests, and under parent’s feet, for nearly a century. Now, they’re officially opening their ranks to women — thanks to one little girl. Steve Hartman reports. Source
Construction on Charleston’s African American museum underway
The future International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, aims to tell a crucial part of the city’s history — it was once the largest port of entry for enslaved people into the United States. Hundreds of thousands of people were forced onto ships and brought to Charleston to be sold. The museum is being built on the spot where many of those enslaved people first stepped on shore. The city held a ground-breaking for the $100-million museum a few weeks ago. Jeff Glor reports. Source
An African American museum in Charleston is finally being built
The museum aims to tell a crucial part of the city’s history: it was once the largest port of entry for enslaved people into the United States. Source
Congress passes Secure Act to help Americans prepare for retirement
President Trump signed the biggest retirement bill in decades into law on Friday. The Secure Act was a bipartisan effort to help Americans prepare for retirement by raising the age you have to start withdrawing from retirement accounts, among other changes. Yahoo! Finance reporter Sibile Marcellus joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss. Source
How the age gap in the Democratic party is impacting the primary race
While the Democratic presidential candidates are looking to unite the party behind them, it may prove especially difficult, due in part to some big divisions based on age. The problem is highlighted in an article in The Atlantic titled “The Millennials-Versus-Boomers Fight Divides the Democratic Party.” Author and Atlantic staff writer Derek Thompson joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss. Source