Farmers make cash in the off-season by carving up a frozen river to provide the building blocks, and many won’t even see the final product in person. Source
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Black cheerleader kicked off team because of her hair, mom says
A black mom says her daughter was not allowed to compete with her Colorado cheerleading squad because of her hair. Tiyana Young says her 11-year-old daughter Niemah was kicked off the team because her coach refused to let her perform with natural hair. But the cheer coach says Niemah was dismissed because her mom threatened the team. Vladimir Duthiers reports. Source
Constitutional law scholars on implications of impeachment
CBS New legal analysts and constitutional law scholars Jonathan Turley and Kim Wehle join “CBS This Morning” from Washington to discuss the historic vote on articles of impeachment against President Trump. Source
Watch live: Trump holds “Merry Christmas” rally in Michigan
President Trump’s rally takes place on the day the House debates articles of impeachment against him. Source
Stone Age chewing gum gives insights into life of young girl
An ancient form of chewing gum is providing new insights into the life of a young girl from the Stone Age. Scientists analyzed genetic material found on a 5,700-year-old piece of heated birch bark in Denmark. The girl had chewed on it before spitting it out. Her DNA was so well preserved, scientists determined she had blue eyes and dark brown hair. They could also tell her most recent meal included duck and hazelnuts. Source
Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot make a deal for a 50-50 merger
The deal will create the world’s fourth-largest automaker, producing 8.7 million cars a year Source
Grandfather offered plea deal in girl’s cruise ship death
Puerto Rican defense attorney Jose Perez said Anello doesn’t want to plead guilty and would rather clear his name at trial. Source
Why proposed food stamps changes could make “the poor more poor”
An estimated 3.7 million Americans could lose their SNAP benefits next year if the government implements the changes Source
Eye Opener: House votes on articles of impeachment
Day of reckoning: The House votes today on articles of impeachment against President Trump. Also, the president vents in an angry letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, accusing House Democrats of a “selfish” political act. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Teen charged in fatal NYC student stabbing, manhunt continues for 2nd suspect
A 13-year-old boy is now charged with felony murder in the death of a New York City college student, as a hunt intensifies for a possible accomplice. The middle school student, who is not being named, appeared in family court Tuesday. Police say he was present when Tessa Majors was stabbed in a park. Mola Lenghi reports. Source