Hundreds of koalas have been killed and large swaths of their habitat have been destroyed by raging bushfires in Australia over the past few weeks. While recent reports of the Australian koala’s imminent extinction have been debunked, the country’s iconic animal is still under threat. Biologist and wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin joins CBSN AM to discuss. Source

The report accuses Democrats of conducting “an orchestrated campaign to upend our political system.” Source

A student at Waukesha South High School alerted officers that another student brought a gun to class, police said. Source

Top Wall Street economist says odds of a recession next year in U.S. have fallen to just 1 in 5. Source

Bloomberg News said it won’t investigate its owner or his Democratic rivals for the nomination. Now the Trump campaign says it won’t credential Bloomberg reporters. Source

New pumps are needed to revive the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer and give it a new lease on life. Source

The first lady released photos and a video of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue decorated for Christmas with the theme “The Spirit of America.” Source

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s entry into the race for the Democratic presidential nomination is raising questions about whether he is the best match for the party. Doug Muzzio, chief pollster at Baruch College Survey Research, joined CBSN to discuss. Source

A weekend battle between drug cartel members and security forces in Mexico has claimed at least 21 lives. The attack comes just days after President Trump said he plans to label cartels as terrorist organizations. Anne-Marie Green has more. Source

Lori Lightfoot says Eddie Johnson was “intentionally dishonest” after being found slumped over at the wheel of his SUV. Source