Pro-democracy demonstrators – some wearing Santa hats and reindeer antlers — clashed with riot police in malls in a prime tourist district Source

Ri-Lee Howell, named for the late Riley Howell, is a Jedi Master and historian of the Jedi Order. Source

Andrew McCabe says his firing is part of President Trump’s plan to rid the agency of leaders he perceives as disloyal to him. Source

Across the country, people are traveling ahead of Christmas. In Chicago, a blanket of fog shut down all flights at O’Hare and Midway aiports for about two hours. Mola Lenghi reports. Source

Just one day before Christmas, some shoppers are still looking to get last-minute gifts. Adriana Diaz takes a look at some stores that can help. Source

Fog temporarily shuts down Chicago airports amid holiday travel rush; Community helps Christmas tree farmer after fire.  Source

Police arrested more than 200 people and seized several high-powered weapons after a major drug bust in North Philadelphia. Police, working with federal drug enforcement agents and the FBI, confiscated drugs including cocaine, crack, marijuana, heroin and other hard drugs. Source

According to the Intercept, incarcerated women in the Oklahoma minimum-security women’s prison, Dr. Eddie Warrior Correctional Center, made calls on behalf of the Bloomberg campaign to California voters. Source

Some of the best musicians you will ever hear are enlisted in the Navy. They gave CBS News a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to prepare for their holiday concert. Paula Reid reports. Source

For the first Christmas since the French Revolution, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will be silent. The building is still closed to the public after a massive fire in April. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source