U.S. intelligence sources confirm to CBS News that Russia tried to influence the 2016 election and favored Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton. CBSN’s Vlad Druthers has the latest on the hacking efforts. Source
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The Obamas’ final White House holiday card
The Obamas sent out their final Christmas card as the First Family, which features the President, First Lady and daughters Malia and Sasha in a photo taken at the Canadian state dinner earlier this year. CBSN’s Vlad Duthiers has more. Source
President-elect Trump takes “Thank You” tour to Michigan
President-elect Donald Trump continued his “Thank you” tour at a rally in Grand Rapids, MI on Friday, where he stressed his plans for the presidency and “putting America first.” See his full speech here. Source
Monkeys have vocal tracts capable of human speech
Researchers have found that monkeys have vocal tracts capable of producing human speech. But there’s a catch: They lack the brain functioning to speak like humans. CBSN’s Vlad Duthiers has more on the findings. Source
Fukushima radiation found in U.S. waters
For the first time, radiation from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan has been found in the United States. CBSN’s Cindy Hsu has the story on how researchers detected radiation on the coast of Oregon. Source
Nicotine in e-cigarettes harmful to teens, surgeon general warns
A new surgeon general’s report warns of the dangers posed by e-cigarettes, especially when used by teenagers. Although they do not have the cancer-causing tar of traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which can harm the developing brain. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
Jamie-Lynn Sigler on life with multiple sclerosis
Actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler talks candidly on how her life changed after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and if she’s interested in a Sopranos reunion. Source
Donald Trump’s pick for EPA chief not a fan of agency
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency. Pruitt, the attorney general of Oklahoma, has said the “debate” over climate change “is far from settled” and has sued the EPA a number of times. USA Today’s Susan Page joins CBSN to discuss Mr. Trump’s transition. Source
Georgia authorities search for cop killer
CBS News’ DeMarco Morgan reports on the manhunt for a cop killer on the loose in rural Georgia. Source
Ulta Beauty CEO on company’s growth and vision
It is estimated that Americans spend $127 billion a year on beauty and cosmetic products. Ulta Beauty is the country’s largest beauty retailer. It sells more than 20,000 products and 500 brands in nearly 1,000 retail stores. Ulta’s sales increased more than 23 percent to $3.3 billion in the first nine months of the year. Ulta Beauty CEO Mary Dillon joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what sets the company apart from others, and announces its upcoming store in New York City. Source