A man identifying himself as American Travis Timmerman tells CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer he was freed from a Syrian prison earlier this week as rebel forces ousted longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad. Timmerman said he was held for seven months. Palmer has more from just outside Damascus.

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what to know about the prices of products after the Consumer Price Index report for November showed inflation went up for a second straight month.

Jazz legend Arturo Sandoval was honored this month by the Kennedy Center for his contributions to American culture through the performing arts. He shared how jazz played a pivotal role in saving his life and helping him escape Cuba to pursue his American Dream.

Pop superstar Dua Lipa closes out a milestone year with "An Evening with Dua Lipa," a special performance featuring a 53-piece orchestra. The show airs Sunday on CBS and Paramount+. 

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