A CBS News investigation has uncovered a possible pay-to-play scheme involving President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas. The nomination of billionaire Doug Manchester was stalled in the Senate when the RNC reached out with an expensive request. Jim Axelrod reports. Source

Under an agreement with China, the giant panda must join their breeding program Source

In a rare interview with the BBC, Prince Andrew tried to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in a New York City jail in August. But the prince’s answers only raised more questions. Mark Phillips reports. Source

Fast-food chain has drawn fire for financing religious charities that critics say are opposed to same-sex marriage Source

A self-described vegan has sued Burger King for allegedly misleading consumers by not informing consumers that its Impossible Whoppers are flame-broiled with the help of beef fat. Source

Plaintiff said he was “duped” because he saw no signs stating meat -free patties are broiled with the help of beef fat Source

Ford also asked the audience to believe Ambassador Marie Yavanovitch who testified during an impeachment inquiry hearing last week Source

This 4-year-old in New Hampshire wanted one thing for Christmas: to see her dad, who was deployed overseas. She told Santa what her wish was — then, the unexpected happened. Source

The news comes days after the pop singer claimed that Scooter Braun, Scott Borchetta and Big Machine Records were preventing her from performing a medley of her hits at the AMAs Source

Patrick Frazee was found guilty in the death of his fiancée, Kelsey Berreth. Source