Hope and uncertainty fill the streets of Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The challenges of rebuilding are enormous after years of civil war. Source

Volunteers are out in force decorating Britain’s iconic red mailboxes for the holidays. Tina Kraus takes a look at how the festive makeover happens. Source

In 2021, Scott Pelley reported on the 10th anniversary of the Syrian uprising that began the country’s civil war, and the efforts to hold then President Bashar al-Assad and his regime accountable for war crimes perpetrated in their country. Source

The end of 2024 is expected to be the busiest holiday travel period on record, as experts predict it will narrowly beat the record set in 2019. Kris Van Cleave has more on the nation’s travel plans. Source

While prisons in Syria have been liberated following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, one jail still holds thousands of ISIS prisoners, according to the guards. Holly Williams goes inside the prison. Source

Syria’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels have sought to assure minorities in the country that their right to worship won’t be at risk under the new government. Imtiaz Tyab has more on how some Christians in the country are feeling after the Assad regime’s fall. Source

Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks will visit Capitol Hill this week to try to gain support before Congress recesses for the holidays. Nikole Killion has more. Source

There is continued concern and confusion over reports of drone sightings in New Jersey. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said there is no known foreign involvement. Shanelle Kaul reports. Source

Lugi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, could be extradited to New York as early as Tuesday, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Ali Bauman reports. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Nancy Chen. Source