Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with David Wade. Source
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Chicago elf brings comfort and joy to children in hospitals
The Chicago group Holiday Heroes seeks to bring joy and light to brave children at 18 different hospitals. Noel Brennan has more. Source
11-year-old boy brings neighborhood together with his own newspaper
Many kids will be getting tablets or video games this holiday season. But this Boston boy has put down the gadgets and lifted up his entire neighborhood. David Wade reports. Source
Several hurt after driver plows through Texas mall; suspect killed by police
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for “several hundred yards,” an official said. Source
Blake Lively accuses “It Ends with Us” co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment
Hollywood star Blake Lively is accusing her “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment in a new lawsuit. His attorney has denied the allegations. Source
Trump takes aim at Canada and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
President-elect Donald Trump this week once again issued several taunts directed at America’s largest trading partner, Canada, and Justin Trudeau, its prime minister. Christian Benavides has the latest. Source
Rickey Henderson, Oakland Athletics legend and MLB all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
Rickey Henderson, one of the greatest players to don an Oakland Athletics jersey, and a Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, has died at age 65. Nicknamed “The Man of Steal,” Henderson played 25 seasons and is the league’s all-time leader in stolen bases. Source
Longtime CBS News soundman Phil Sparks dies at 61
Phil Sparks, a longtime CBS News soundman based in London, has died at the age of 61. He was known for his extraordinary work in countless war zones and assignments for “60 Minutes.” Source
Shopping and shipping for the holidays are in full swing
The Christmas rush is on as retailers rejoice over what could be record holiday sales. Elise Preston reports. Source
Concerning new flu numbers ahead of holiday gatherings
Thirteen states reported “high” or “very high” levels of flu-like illness last week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s double the number of states from the week before. Ali Bauman reports. Source