As Federal Reserve chairman, Paul Volcker raised interest rates to historic highs and triggered a recession as the price of quashing double-digit inflation. Source
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Earth Wind & Fire on their “message of hope and love and respect”
After nearly 50 years of performing, the group’s surviving members say they’ve accomplished co-founder Maurice White’s intent: “To render a service to humanity” Source
Day 7, Part 2: Doug Collins’ opening statement
“Where’s the impeachable offense? Why are we here?,” said House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Doug Collins, a Republican from Georgia, in his opening statement at the impeachment inquiry hearing on Monday, December 9. Source
White Castle recalls frozen burgers over listeria fears
Fast-food chain says bacteria that can cause serious infection linked to one of its manufacturing plants. Source
Paul Volcker, Fed chair who fought runaway inflation, has died at age 92
As Federal Reserve chairman, Paul Volcker raised interest rates to historic highs and triggered a recession as the price of quashing double-digit inflation. Source
Calendar: Week of December 9
From Time Magazine’s Person of the Year to the announcement of the Heisman Trophy winner, “Sunday Morning” takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead Source
Peter Bergen on Saudi gunman and state of Afghanistan War
Peter Bergen, a national security expert and author of “Trump and His Generals: The Cost of Chaos,” joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the suspected Saudi gunman who apparently posted on social media before opening fire at a Florida naval base. Source
Deli owner becomes local hero for responding to hundreds of “letters to Santa”
A deli owner from San Antonio has become a local hero. Last year, he collected 400 letters to Santa and responded to every single one. This year, he expects to receive even more – and plans to do the same. Source
Earth Wind & Fire: Our music has been “a spiritual journey”
This weekend the 42nd annual Kennedy Center Honors celebrated music legends Earth, Wind & Fire for their nearly 50 years of music. Michelle Miller caught up with the group’s surviving members – Ralph Johnson, Philip Bailey and Verdine White – on tour. Source
Russian cargo ship reaches space station
The Progress docking came less than a day after a SpaceX Dragon cargo ship reached the space station Source