According to the FAA, a Southwest plane preparing for takeoff Tuesday at New York’s LaGuardia Airport clipped the wing of an American Airlines jet. James Brown reports. Source
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Sony to release “The Interview” in limited run
Sony Pictures has agreed to release “The Interview” to independent theaters soon. The Alamo Drafthouse chain in Dallas and the Plaza Theater in Atlanta are both reporting a Christmas Day release for the film. Stars Seth Rogen and James Franco celebrated in their latest tweets. Source
Sony thanks employees for their professionalism
Sony is trying to stay positive in the wake of a massive cyberattack. And, the civil rights drama “Selma” opens this week. Suzanne Marques has that and more in your Eye on Entertainment. Source
Joe Cocker dies at 70
Joe Cocker became a legend for his soulful renditions of songs such as “With a Little Help From My Friends” and “You Are So Beautiful.” The singer had battled cancer and died today at age 70. Source
Will “The Interview” be released online?
You may soon be able to watch the controversial comedy “The Interview” for free online. There are reports that Sony Pictures could release the movie on its video streaming service, “Crackle.” CNET Editor Dan Ackerman joins “CBSN” with more on how else Sony could release the movie through non-traditional means. Source
Holiday blockbusters to see or skip
Among the most talked-about films are “American Sniper,” “Selma” and “Into the Woods.” Vanity Fair’s digital director Mike Hogan joins “CBS This Morning” to look at the holiday films worth seeing or skipping. Source
How to watch opening statements in the trial of Derek Chauvin
Ex-Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin is charged with murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Source
California bald eagles await a new addition to their family
America’s bald eagle population has more than quadrupled in the last decade, but the species continues to be endangered in the Golden State. The stakes are high for “Jackie” and “Shadow,” who’ve been protecting for 45 days. Lillia Luciano takes a look. Source
Gas price plunge threatens American oil towns
Record U.S. oil production is driving global supply up and prices down to less than $60 a barrel, but many in the industry fear this boom could ultimately end in a bust. That has oil-dependent communities like Seminole, Oklahoma, fearing tough times ahead. Vicente Arenas reports. Source
Gov. Chris Christie wants fugitive police killer returned from Cuba
The New Jersey governor says that before the U.S. and Cuba restore diplomatic relations, President Obama should demand the return of an American fugitive. Margaret Brennan reports on the story of Joanne Chesimard, an accused cop killer who found asylum in Cuba. Source