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
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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
Bethlehem bustling as pilgrims flock there to celebrate Christmas
But Israel has sharply cut the number of Christians from the Gaza Strip allowed to make the trip. Source
Heavy rains complicate holiday travel plans
With a record number of people expected to travel this holiday season, bad weather is causing problems for some. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi joins CBSN AM from Newark Liberty International Airport as people take to the skies for the holidays. Source
After surgeries, women learn cancer gene test may have been wrong
Katy Mathes underwent surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes and had a double mastectomy before learning her cancer risk assessment had changed. Source
Democrats, Republicans deadlocked over next steps in impeachment
Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over how to proceed with President Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial in the Senate. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for witnesses and White House documents, while Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calls House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s holding of the impeachment articles “absurd.” CBS News’ Marc Liverman joined CBSN AM with the latest. Source