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

The three surviving core members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, talk to Anthony Mason about becoming Kennedy Center honorees, the band’s legacy and loyal fans, and the magic of music and songwriting. Source

Is there new hope to solve the murder of JonBenét Ramsey? Her father says there’s a way. “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, Dec. 21 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ Source

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

Drones have been banned from flying over nearly two dozen New Jersey towns until Jan. 17, the FAA says. Source