Big crowds and loud noises make it especially hard for children with autism to go through airports and fly on airplanes. Some major airlines have found a unique way to help. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source

Alexa Kasdan thought she was just getting tested for step throat, but her doctor had ordered an extensive, and expensive, array of respiratory tests. Source

Sydney, Australia rang in 2020 with a world-renowned fireworks display. But the country is in the middle of an unprecedented wildfire crisis, and many say it’s the wrong time for a celebration. Ian Lee reports. Source

A routine doctor’s visit for a sore throat brought more than $28,000 in charges for one woman. In our Bill of the Month partnership with Kaiser Health News and NPR, we take a look at unexpected medical costs. The woman’s visit shows even when insurance does cover medical charges, costs can still skyrocket in the long run. David Begnaud reports, and Kaiser Health News editor-in-chief Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the findings. Source

A groundbreaking law in California will give 40 million people the strongest internet privacy rights in U.S. history when it takes effect in 2020. Many tech companies collect personal information including birthdays, email addresses and users’ interests without permission, then earn big money selling it. Starting Wednesday, Californians can limit what happens when their information is collected. John Blackstone reports. Source

Henry ran for 211 yards and three touchdowns against the Texans, including a 53-yard touchdown run late in the contest. Source

Thousands of officers, both in uniform and in plainclothes, will secure Times Square with forces on the ground and in the sky with the help of drones and helicopters, NYPD Counterterrorism Chief Martine Materasso said. Source

Mobile, Alabama police chief apologizes for photo of officers holding what one calls a “homeless quilt” made from signs taken from panhandlers Source

In 2019, CBS News polled thousands of people across the country asking about a wide range of topics. Here’s some of what we found. Source

2019 was arguably the Trump administration’s most successful one in its quest to severely restrict asylum and overhaul the legal immigration system. Source