Denzel Washington says yes, the Oscars lack of color is unfair — “I’ve lived it” — but just do the best you can do. Bill Whitaker reports on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT. Source

A new study finds older people who feel happier about their lives are more likely to live longer. CBS News’ Teri Okita reports. Source

Actor Devon Terrell and director Vikram Gandhi discuss their upcoming film, “Barry,” which tells the story of a young Barack Obama. Source

In the latest edition of James Corden’s “Carpool Karaoke,” he sings some of pop star Bruno Mars’ biggest hits. Source

We are learning new details about the scope of an alleged fraud scheme that cost tax payers billions of dollars. The Justice Department says former NFL player Monty Grow made roughly $20 million in kickbacks from a compounding pharmacy in Florida. The payment was allegedly part of a scam against a health insurance program that covered members of the military. Jim Axelrod reports. Source

The lights on the Boston Common Christmas tree mysteriously were going out. Chantee Lans from our Boston station WBZ has the more on the unexpected culprit. Source

Rebel forces reached a cease-fire deal Tuesday to evacuate the city of Aleppo, effectively surrendering to the Syrian government. The New Yorker contributor Ben Taub has been covering the war in Syria and he joins CBSN with more on the fall of Aleppo. Source

“Mank,” David Fincher’s film about “Citizen Kane” co-writer Herman Mankiewicz, leads the way with 10 nominations. Source

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his choice for secretary of state; Collette Divitto’s Down syndrome is not stopping her from fulfilling her dream of becoming a successful baker. Source

Former NFL linebacker Monty Grow was charged Tuesday with multiple felony counts including conspiracy and money laundering for his alleged role in a scheme targeting the military’s health care program. The fraud, exposed in a CBS News investigation, cost U.S. taxpayers $2 billion last year. Jim Axelrod reports. Source