President Trump is warning Syria and its allies Russia and Iran not to kill innocent civilians in Syria’s Idlib Province. Meanwhile in Iran, officials shut down internet service to try to stop anti-government protests. Behnam Ben Taleblu, a research fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins CBSN with the latest on Iran. Source
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Federal judge to halt latest North Carolina voter ID law
A federal court in North Carolina announced that next week, a judge will formally block a state law requiring photo identification to vote. Source
Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg fight for support of older voters in Iowa
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Mayor Pete Buttigieg are competing for support from voters 65 and older in Iowa, despite their nearly 40-year age difference. CBS News campaign reporter Bo Erickson joined CBSN to explain how both candidates are seeking to win over this key group. Source
Detroit Lions quarterback surprises young brothers whose father recently died with Christmas gifts
Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly, paid a visit to two young fans who recently lost their father. They surprised the brothers with Christmas gifts at their home. Source
NASA astronaut Christina Koch is setting a new record in space
Christina Koch passes Peggy Whitson’s 288-day mark on Saturday to set a new record for longest single space flight by a female astronaut. Source
Personal loans may require more personal info than you think
Sharing your work history or college major can help — or limit access to money for low- and middle-income people Source
California’s gig worker law makes small biz rethink staffing
Companies hiring California freelancers must be able to prove the contractors really are working for themselves. Source
Average family can’t afford to buy a home in 71% of country
Progress seen as mortgage rates fall and some incomes rise, but home prices expected to jump another 2.2% next year. Source
New Russian weapon can travel 27 times the speed of sound
It became operational Friday, Russia’s defense minister reported to President Vladimir Putin, bolstering the country’s nuclear strike capability. Source
Low-wage workers getting bigger raises than bosses
Wage growth for the lowest-paid workers is now outpacing that of the country’s top-earning professionals Source