Syria celebrates freedom at Friday prayers, eyes on the skies over three U.S. states for mystery drones, and how to keep calm and carry on at Christmas. Also, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken renews his diplomatic drive for stability in the Middle East. Russia's latest attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. And a look at why the price of coffee is becoming more costly. 

All that and more with Erica Hill, in for Julia Chatterley. 

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