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U.K. general election voters flock to the polls

Britain is holding its third general election in less than five years, which could determine the future of Brexit. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Mark Phillips joined CBSN AM to discuss the importance of this election. Source

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Photographer offers free Christmas photo sessions for families

Our series, A More Perfect Union, aims to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. For many families, the cost of a professional holiday photo is out of reach. But in Lynchburg, Virginia, Janet Shamlian found one woman and a team of volunteers at “The Christmas Studio” who are giving families what can only be described as a priceless gift. Source

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Pete Buttigieg says he’s “got a lot more work to do to earn” the trust of black voters

Thursday is the final day for Democratic presidential candidates to qualify for the next debate, which is one week from today in Los Angeles. So far only seven candidates have done so, including Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who is surging in recent polling. In Iowa, he’s in a tight race with the top candidates, and a poll in New Hampshire has him leading. Buttigieg joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the impeachment hearings, what his record shows in helping minority communities, and how he plans to tackle the student debt crisis. Source

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Lizzo responds to criticism over revealing Lakers game outfit: “I stay in my own positive bubble”

Rapper, singer and classically trained flutist Lizzo is nominated for eight Grammy Awards, more than any other artist this year. Her song, “Truth Hurts,” made Billboard chart history. Lizzo joins “CBS This Morning” for her first network interview since the Grammy nominations. She says music is the “joy” of her life and describes how a visit with Prince transformed her from a musician to an artist. Source

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In $25M settlement, Weinstein would not pay anything out of pocket or admit wrongdoing

Disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein reportedly is close to a massive settlement with more than 30 women accusing him of sexual misconduct. The New York Times reports the tentative $25 million deal would end nearly every lawsuit from actresses and former employees. Their accusations range from rape to sexual harassment. Weinstein denies all allegations of non-consensual sex. New York Times investigative reporter and CBS News contributor Jodi Kantor, who broke the Weinstein story in 2017, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her report on the settlement. Source

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