Thousands of cruise ship passengers are sharing videos and stories of a harrowing collision on Friday, in which two Carnival ships in Mexico came into contact. Six passengers were injured in the collision. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
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Wife of a U.S. diplomat faces criminal charges over death of British teen
The wife of a U.S. official is facing criminal charges for a deadly accident involving a British teenager. The case has gotten the attention of top officials from London to Washington, including President Trump. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
“Super Saturday” expected to extend shopping hours
On Saturday, nearly half of the U.S. population is expected to take part in the biggest shopping day of the year. “Super Saturday” the last Saturday before Christmas, is expected to draw nearly 148 million shoppers into stores for last minute deals and extended shopping hours. Source
U.S. considers sending Mexican migrants to Guatemala
The Trump administration is weighing the possibility of sending Mexican asylum-seekers to Guatemala, which has seen hundreds of thousands of its own citizens trek north in the past year. Source
Democratic candidates zero in on big money in politics
The race for the Democratic nomination has become a battle over big money in politics, with rivals zeroing in on a new target. The sixth Democratic debate featured a clash between candidates over the role that big-dollar donors should have in an election. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Record of 116 million people are traveling for the holidays
Triple A says close to 116 million people are expected to travel by road, rail, or air between now and January first. That’s about four million more than last year and the most since it began keeping records. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Steelers cut safety Kameron Kelly following bar arrest
The 23-year-old Kelly was charged with two counts of making terroristic threats and one count of resisting arrest after authorities said he became combative after refusing to leave Mario’s South Side Saloon early Friday. Source
Incarcerated graduates say degrees help them “transcend” prison’s walls
CBS News gained exclusive access to East Jersey State Prison for a graduation ceremony in November. Source
Rep. Jeff Van Drew says Trump has his “undying support, always”
New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew pledged his “undying support” to President Trump after switching parties to become a Republican earlier this week. Matt Friedman, a reporter for Politico New Jersey, spoke to CBSN’s Reena Ninan about what’s next for Van Drew and his congressional seat. Source
Woman targeted girl she thought was Mexican in hit-and-run, police say
Investigators are considering hate crime charges in the December 9 incident that left a 14-year-old girl seriously injured. Source