Goldman’s recently expanded environmental policy “is in direct conflict” with Alaska’s goals, a state official said. Source
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California may curb using jobs for auto insurance discounts
The proposal comes after an investigation found that lower-income Californians pay the most for insurance. Source
House lawyers leave door open to new articles of impeachment against President Trump
In a federal appeals court filing, House lawyers said testimony from Don McGahn could provide new evidence President Trump committed additional impeachable offenses. Source
Iraq suffers worst political crisis in years
Demonstrators have been flooding Iraqi streets protesting corruption, the failures of Iraq’s political system, and Iranian influence. Iraq’s government has responded with force. Joshua Keating, a staff writer at Slate focusing on international affairs, joined CBSN to discuss Iraq’s worst political crisis in years. Source
NFL playoff outlook & the NBA’s “Greek Freak”
In this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback, James Brown, a CBS News special correspondent and the host of “The NFL Today,” joined CBSN to discuss the NFL playoff picture: who’s in and who’s out? He also talked about the NBA’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, also known as the “Greek Freak,” and his record-setting run with the Milwaukee Bucks. Source
Trump launches site to help people win arguments with “snowflake” relatives
“We’re not helping snowflakes avoid arguments. We’re helping Trump supporters win them!” Source
Heart attack symptoms to look out for around the holidays
On Christmas Eve, the risk for a heart attack jumps 37% and they’re most likely to happen around 10 p.m., according to a medical study. Source
New meatless burger options raise questions about nutrition
Popular new meatless burger options like Beyond Meat and Impossible Burger are raising questions about how the products are made and their nutritional value. Registered dietitian Rachael Hartley joins CBSN AM to talk about the products. Source
WorldView: Indonesia bus crash, Galápagos diesel spill and more
At least 26 people are dead after a bus plunged 250 feet into a ravine on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. A ship spilled 600 gallons of diesel just off the coast of one of the Galapagos Islands, raising concerns about the vulnerable ecosystem. And more than a dozen people were hurt in a crowd crush when an Australian mall’s giveaway event went wrong. Cindy Pom rounds up the world headlines from London. Source
Why proposed changes to food stamps program could make “the poor more poor”
For more than 34 million Americans, food stamps help them survive. Now there’s concern proposed changes in the USDA’s SNAP program could drastically cut those benefits, as the Trump administration says it wants to reduce waste. Adriana Diaz reports. Source