Bill Plante, CBS News’ senior White House correspondent, is retiring. In his 52 years with CBS, Plante covered the administrations of four presidents and monumental stories like the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War. Scott Pelley reports. Source
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Carrie Fisher writes about “intense” affair with Harrison Ford on the “Star Wars” set
Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) reveals that she and Harrison Ford (Han Solo) had a romantic fling during the filming of the first “Star Wars” film. Source
Rochester teen reporter pursues dream with help from community
Eight-grader Geoffery Rogers is working to fullfill his dream of becoming a journalist. In this installment of our series, “A More Perfect Union,” DeMarco Morgan reports on how local leaders in upstate New York are helping the teen turn his dream into a reality. Source
Obama warns of “crude nationalism” amid political upheaval
While in Greece, President Obama brought up the World Wars and the Holocaust in response to a question about the meaning of Donald Trump’s victory. It came as Democrats continued to bash Trump’s appointment of adviser Stephen Bannon over his ties to the alt-right. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Trump transition team scrambles to put together administration
President-elect Donald Trump is quickly finding out that firing is a lot easier than hiring. His transition team is struggling to put together an administration that will take office in 66 days. Major Garrett reports. Source
Who is Laura Ingraham?
Conservative talk radio host Laura Ingraham has been an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump throughout the election season. She spoke at the Republican National Convention and advised Trump ahead of the presidential debates. Source
Marla Maples spotted at Trump Tower
Marla Maples, Donald Trump’s ex-wife and mother of Tiffany, was spotted at Trump Tower in New York City on Tuesday. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers has more details. Source
Box office breakdown: “Doctor Strange” remains on top
Marvel’s new hit “Doctor Strange” won the box office this weekend, pulling in an estimated $43 million. The new animated film “Trolls” hauled in $35 million. And in third place, Paramount’s new sci-fi thriller “Arrival” made a $24 million debut. Source
Bill O’Reilly talks about Megyn Kelly, Fox News
Bill O’Reilly joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new children’s book “Give Please A Chance,” and he was also asked about his colleague Megyn Kelly, whose new book addresses alleged harassment by former Fox News boss Roger Ailes. Source
Inside Trump’s transition to the White House
After his presidential election victory, Donald Trump is tasked with hiring thousands of people as he prepares to take over the White House. Director of the White House transition project Martha Kumar, Lauren Leader-Chivée, co-founder and CEO of “All In Together,” and presidential historian Jonathan Darman join CBSN to discuss Trump’s transition to the presidency. Source