Federal Reserve Expected to Make Another Rate Cut | Lithium Battery Fires on U.S. Flights Rise | Grateful Dead's Legacy Takes Center Stage at Kennedy Center Honors

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger speaks with "CBS Mornings" about what to expect and the impact of the Federal Reserve's final interest rate decision of 2024, which happens Wednesday.

A man in Texas is fighting to get his wife and four children back after he says they were unexpectedly deported to Mexico. Federico Arellano is a U.S. citizen and so are three of his four kids. He says it's a misunderstanding and that his family was misled. CBS News' Skylar Henry has more.

FAA data shows lithium battery fires are up 388% on U.S. flights since 2015, happening nearly twice per week on average. The lithium batteries inside your tablet, laptop and phones can be flammable when they're damaged or they overheat. Passengers should never put a lithium battery in a checked bag, but it's also advised to keep an eye on your devices during your flight.

"Finding Common Ground: Muslims and Jews Bridging the Gap" showcases the work of NewGround, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit fostering dialogue on divisive issues. The documentary comes amid heightened tensions following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and subsequent conflict. Aziza Hasan, the nonprofit's executive director, and Andrea Hodos, its associate director, join "CBS Mornings."

With Christmas and Hanukkah just a week away, Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman gives the six must-read books perfect for even the hardest-to-shop-for person on your list.

Dave Matthews, Leon Bridges and Derek Trucks led a star-studded tribute to the Grateful Dead at this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Anthony Mason spoke with the band's three surviving core members about their journey to becoming one of the most influential bands in American history.

Ben Schwartz and James Marsden join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their roles in the highly anticipated sequel "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," distributed by Paramount Pictures.

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