CBS News’ Cindy Pom joins CBSN from London with a roundup of stories making headlines around the world: More than a dozen people were killed in protests in Iraq; doctors recommend immediate hospitalization for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange; and more than a thousand koalas have died in recent wildfires in Australia. Source
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How to deal with difficult relatives at holiday gatherings
Researchers find many Americans experience holiday stress, and two of the main stresses are family get-togethers and avoiding conflict at the dinner table. New York Times best-selling author Gretchen Rubin joins “CBS This Morning” with her tip on how you can live a happier, healther, and more productive life. Source
Colorblind student bursts into tears after seeing color for the first time
A colorblind student in Minnesota saw color for the first time. Seventh grader Jonathan Jones’ principal, who’s also colorblind, let Jones borrow his special glasses. Source
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Lev Parnas allegedly gave recordings to House Intelligence Committee on Ukraine; new TSA technology could speed up security lines Source
2 boys shot and killed in California elementary school parking lot
Two boys were shot and killed in Northern California over the weekend. An 11-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy were sitting in a van at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday in an elementary school parking lot when they were confronted by at least one gunman who opened fire, according to police. Betty Yu of CBS station KPIX-TV reports from Union City, California. Source
2 boys killed in hail of gunfire outside elementary school
Boys, ages 11 and 14, shot to death in the parking lot of Searles Elementary School Source
Drew Carey on the lasting appeal of “The Price is Right”
“The Price is Right” still has contestants jumping for joy. It’s been entertaining daytime audiences on CBS for nearly 50 years. Since its debut, the show has given away more than $250 million in cash and prizes. “The Price is Right” host and comedian Drew Carey joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the show. Source
Boy thrown off Mall of America balcony now “walking perfectly”
A young Minnesota boy is making an incredible recovery after being thrown 40-feet off a balcony. Landen Hoffman’s family says he is now “walking perfectly” and is even back in kindergarten. Source
Taylor Swift makes history at 2019 AMAs
Taylor Swift made history Sunday at the American Music Awards. Not only did she sweep every category for which she was nominated, but she was also named artist of the decade, performing a medley of her hits from the last 10 years. It was a night of triumph, as she publicly battles the men who own the master recordings for much of her music. “Entertainment Tonight” co-host Kevin Frazier reports. Source
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg enters 2020 presidential race
One of the world’s richest people is officially running for president, but he won’t be on the ballot in the early contests that are critical for most of his rivals. Michael Bloomberg, the former Republican mayor of New York, launched his campaign as a Democrat with millions of dollars worth of TV ads. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source