colts head coach chuck pagano returned to the team the results of the mri are showing a torn a c l that would end his season also is difficult for carson paul morhomer--paloma palmer was taken to the hospital the raiders wanted to see terrell prior. >> we are not ready to make that decision. we will see how practice goes. >> the colts' head coach shock but got n the coach head l chukc pagano. return to the team today after missing the last three months while battling leukemia the colts are now in the playoffs. >> when i asked him to take over, i was pleasantly surprised. and never take one day for granted. it is a privilege to be standing here today. >> the colts closed out their regular season on sunday. a dream petersen, could still break the record adrian petersen-. meaning that he will be 280 yds against the packers to break eric dickerson. the vikings win will also mean a clench with a playoff spot. if a potential when them a first will run out. and by taking them out to business, i guess, this is going to be a cute story, arizona cardinals. take a look. this was given a glove. can

. >>> and indianapolis colts head coach chuck pagano is back. he was on the sidelines on sunday for the first time since fighting his leukemia. it went into complete remission. he entered to cheers and tears of joy. >>> a good holiday weekend for hollywood. "the hobbit" was the number one draw at the box office. and that james bond film, "skyfall." passed the $1 billion mark globally. it's become the highest grossing film in britain, ever. >> daniel craig said, oh, i don't know if i want to be james bond anymore. think he's going the stay. >> i think he'll be back. >> everyone deciding between "the hobbit" and james bond. >>> time for "pop news." rachel shmith in for lara. >> great to see you all. we have been celebrating and chatting about the celebrities having fun in the sun. that continues today in "pop news." things are heating up between jennifer aniston and her fiance, justin thoreau in mexico. they're ypically into pdas. this is rare glimpse of an intimate moment. >> they're not married yet are they? >> not yet. >> they were not alone on

. >>> and indianapolis colts head coach chuck pagano is back. in the saddle. enjoying a triumphant return. pagano was on the sidelines on sunday for the first time since fighting his leukemia. it went into complete remission. the 52-year-old returned after a three-month absence to tears and cheers of joy, and a win for his comeback colts who are now in the playoffs. >>> and, finally, a good holiday weekend for hollywood. "the hobbit" was once again the number one draw at the box office. as it has been for all three weeks since it was released. and that james bond film, "skyfall," passed the $1 billion mark globally. it's now become the highest grossing film in britain, ever. ever, which is a very long time. >> daniel craig said, oh, i don't know if i want to be james bond anymore. i think he's going to stay. >> i think he'll be back. >> everyone deciding between "the hobbit" and james bond. a little bit of a choice there. >>> time now for "pop news." abc's rachel smith in for lara. >> great to see you all. great to celebrate 2013 with y'all. we have been celeb

pagano will return to the field this weekend, a symbol of strength and resilience. he spoke to espn's rachel nichols, about the moment doctors cleared him to return home last sunday. >> dr. craig came in. and we had a conversation. he said, your counts are starting to come up a little bit. i said, how were they? he goes, good enough to go home. and so, you're like -- hmm. like a day early. so, he says, what time's the game? and i said, we play at 1:00 today. he said, you should be out of here by noon. and make it home in time to see the game from home. >> now, this week, instead of watching, pagano will be coaching. you can watch the complete interview on sunday with rachel nichols, on espn, "sunday nfl countdown countdown." you talk about a team that rallied around their coach, despite having the worst record in the nfl last season. the best day of his life was the day he got married. the second best was the day he got to pull into the colts' facility this past week after recovering. >> amazing story, paula. >>> now, a not-so-great story. flu season is heating up.

. >>> indianapolis head coach chuck pagano was upbeat after his first back prak tis with the team since leukemia treatment. >> it's tough getting up. e getting used to that 5:00 wakeup call, but it's so good to be back and today coming in and doing a normal wednesday for myself and having a team meeting and offense, defense, have a walk through, it's been fabulous. >> he hopes to be on the the sidelines for the regular season finale on sunday. >>> check out the reaction of this alabama football fan to his christmas gift. e he thinks the gift is the hat but the real present is inside the hat. >> we're going to the game, pa! >> they are going to the bcs national championship game. those tickets aren't cheap. the game is sold out. if you find something on the resale market you'll pay at least $1,000 for a nosebleed seat. he's one lucky guy. the next hour of cnn "newsroom" starts right now. >>> stories we're watching in the newsroom. the second amendment, is it possible to strike a balance between the right to bare arms and keeping americans safe. the president of the nra joins me with his

." >> chuck pagano returned to his team as he continues to battle leukemia. >> i asked bruce to take over. you had to win nine games? >> all that matters. >> first lady michelle obama answers calls on the santa tracking program. >> on the third day of christmas -- >> my true love gave to me. >> that stupid hat. >>> merry christmas and welcome to >>> merry christmas, welcome to "cbs this morning." merry christmas to you and you. >> our first christmas together. >> our first christmas together. yeah. great place to be. looking forward to a healthy and happy new year as well. >> so am i. santa was good to you? >> well, i'm going to see when i get home. he wasn't there when i left. since we get here so early, i'll check in when i get home. >> exactly. all right. >>> before we get started though, let's go to rebecca jarvis for a quick check of the headlines. >> thanks i'm rebecca jarvis. from the midwest to the southeast, millions of americans are bracing for a christmas day storm. it's snowing in maryland and pennsylvania and blizzard conditions expected in oklahoma and arkansas, and the