In today’s world headlines: An attack in Niger kills more than 70; Israel will hold an unprecedented third national election in less than a year; and debris found by the Chilean Air Force could be from a plane that went missing this week. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN AM from Johannesburg with a roundup. Source
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Cohen wants sentence reduced for cooperating against Trump
Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former attorney, wants his three-year prison sentence lessened. Source
Virginia photographer offers families a priceless holiday gift
It was an offer almost too good to be true. Source
Trump mocked Greta Thunberg for being named Time’s Person of the Year. This was her response.
“Chill Greta, Chill!” the president tweeted Thursday. Source
Warren wealth tax to raise a trillion less than touted, study finds
New analysis concludes Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax is overly optimistic. Why? Because the rich will dodge it Source
Prosecutors can move forward with leaks case against analyst
A judge has given the green light for prosecutors to proceed with their case against Daniel Hale, a former intelligence analyst. Source
Pete Buttigieg meets Lizzo and says he’s “100% that nominee”
“Have you had any DNA tests lately?” Gayle King asked Buttigieg, referencing a line from Lizzo’s song “Truth Hurts.” Source
Five life philosophies from Norman Lear
Norman Lear keeps it “all in the family” as he shares his tips on aging gracefully on the “CBS This Morning” podcast Source
2019 is the year of Lizzo
Rapper, singer and classically trained flutist Lizzo is nominated for eight Grammy Awards, more than any other artist this year. The 31-year-old skyrocketed to fame this year as her song, “Truth Hurts,” rose to the top of Billboard’s Hot 100 list. Here’s a look at her journey to the top. Source
White House budget office justifies freeze on aid to Ukraine
In a new letter, the Office of Management and Budget is further defending its withholding of security assistance to Ukraine, which is now at the center of the House’s impeachment investigation into President Trump. Source