For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation. Source

Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical “Hell’s Kitchen” earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students. Source

Imtiaz Tyab tours a Syrian facility linked to the production of a street drug popular in the Middle East. The operation allegedly funded the exiled dictator’s regime, adding to the legacy of pain left behind. Source

Reality TV star Paris Hilton celebrated a legislative victory in Washington as lawmakers approved a bill to regulate youth treatment facilities. Hilton, who says she was abused as a teenager in such a center, has championed this cause for years. Source

A Louisiana patient is critically ill with severe respiratory symptoms from H5N1 bird flu, marking the 61st U.S. human case this year. California has declared a state of emergency. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the public health risks. Source

Since 2014, Variety’s “Actors on Actors” has showcased one-on-one conversations between Hollywood stars, offering unique insights into their craft. Co-editor-in-chief and executive producer Ramin Setoodeh joins us to discuss the series’ impact. Source

Russia’s Vladimir Putin, in his annual marathon news conference, laments “serious blunders” by his security forces and says he’ll meet Trump “any time” about Ukraine. Source

There is a significant prospect of a government shutdown after House Speaker Mike Johnson’s spending bill lost support from President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane and Libby Cathey report. Source

Teamsters union says Amazon workers at seven warehouses planned to walk off the job Thursday morning in multiple states. Source

Officers arrested a woman who was the missing male’s partner and another man who was her ex-partner, police said. Source