Nick Dietz compiles some of the week’s best viral videos, including a tortoise helping out his friend, Google’s Year in Search 2014 and awesome people doing awesome things. Plus, a human-animal hybrid holiday feast. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE. Source
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Stephen Colbert signs off as host of “The Colbert Report”
After 10 seasons on Comedy Central, Colbert moves to CBS next year to take over the “Late Show” from David Letterman. And, celebrities turned up for People Magazine’s first award show. Suzanne Marques has your Eye on Entertainment. Source
Chris Rock on “Top Five,” comedy and race
The comedian’s new movie that he wrote, directed and starred in is already receiving critical acclaim. Charlie Rose sits down with Rock to discuss his work on the film and how race influences comedy. Source
Eye Opener at 8: Alan Gross returns home after five years in Cuban prison
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
CIA insider on implications of the U.S.-Cuba policy shift
After a 45-minute phone call with Cuban President Raul Castro, President Obama announced Wednesday that the U.S. and Cuba would restore diplomatic relations that were severed in 1961. They agreed on terms for the release of American Alan Gross and one Cuban citizen convicted of spying for the U.S., while three Cuban agents serving time in America were freed. Former CIA deputy director Mike Morell joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington to discuss the prisoner swap. He also comments on whether North Korea may be behind the Sony cyberattack. Source
Dazzling Christmas lights as seen from space
NASA is showing new satellite images that measure changes in light intensity. A number of U.S. cities increase brightness by as much as 50 percent between Black Friday and New Years Day. Gayle King reports. Source
What U.S. policy shift means for tourism and trade in Cuba
President Obama’s decision to renew diplomatic ties with Cuba does not affect a long-standing travel ban for American tourists, but that policy is likely to change at some point. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what happens when two countries, just 90 miles apart, open up tourism and trade. Source
Former Anonymous hacker doubts North Korea behind Sony attack
As the U.S. comes closer to publicly blaming North Korea for the Sony cyberattack, former Anonymous hacker Hector Monsegur is raising doubts. He should know because he once hacked into Sony. Elaine Quijano sat down with Monsegur, also known as “Sabu,” who was responsible for some of the most notorious hacks ever committed. Source
Natalie Anderson’s friend and fan Joey Graceffa reacts to her “Survivor” win
YouTube sensation Joey Graceffa raves about how strong his friend Natalie Anderson is and congratulates her for winning “Survivor.” Source
“Survivor” winner Natalie Anderson on the big finale
The tribe has spoken, and 28-year-old Natalie Anderson has been named winner of this season of “Survivor.” CBS News’ Parvati Shallow was there to get reaction right after the show. Source