1951 was a banner year for baseball. It was also the first year that Topps, then just a chewing gum company, began making baseball cards. While the look and feel of the cards have changed over the decades, one thing has not. Seventy years later, Topps is still bringing people closer to the game and its players. Dana Jacobson has the details. Source

Nearly 200 years ago, a New York man named Clement Clarke Moore wrote what he thought was a silly Christmas poem for his children. We know that poem as “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Today’s image of Santa Claus as a jolly plump fellow who delivers presents originates in this story. Our own Charlie Rose reads the poem, a timeless Christmas tradition. Source

Back in 1907, a 10-year-old girl in a New York City apartment wrote a letter to Santa. Following an Irish tradition, she sent it up the chimney. A man found that letter nearly 17 years ago when he was renovating his fireplace. Ever since, he’s been working to learn more about the little girl. His long journey came to a satisfying conclusion just last week. Dana Jacobson reports. Source

Americans are expected to spend an average of $600 on presents this holiday season, but gifts with lasting health benefits could show everyone on your list how much you care. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” with some last-minute ideas for presents that could improve your health. Source

A Fort Worth, Texas, police officer is on restricted duty after a confrontation with a mother who had called police for help. A Facebook video shows a white officer wrestling a black woman to the ground. He arrested her and two of her children. Dozens of protesters Thursday night demanded justice outside the county courthouse. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source

In a once-a-year news conference in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to expand the U.S. nuclear arsenal is “nothing unsual.” He also denied making any attempt to swing the election in Mr. Trump’s favor. Barry Petersen shares some of the Russian leader’s sharp-edged comments. Source

A 10-year-old autistic girl from Northern Ireland is stunning the world with her incredible singing voice. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano has the sound from the amazing young artist. Source

Actress Lena Dunham is now apologizing after saying “I wish I had an abortion” on her podcast. She calls it “a distasteful joke.” CBSN’s Reena Ninan has more on the controversial comment. Source

CBS News’ Margaret Brennan describes President Barack Obama’s sweeping ban on offshore oil drilling in the Arctic and parts of the Atlantic coast. Source

President-elect Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton had a war of words on Twitter about Trump’s intelligence and campaign strategy. CBS News’ Steve Chaggaris discusses on CBSN. Source