This Morning from CBS News, Nov. 23, 2016
“Pretend we don’t exist”
Homelessness is rising in California, in part because housing costs and rents have skyrocketed. Nearly 120,000 people are now homeless in the state. We meet a local official who is calling on the governor to take an unusual, drastic measure to ease the suffering, but his plea is falling on deaf ears.
Great escape
More than 48 million Americans -- the highest number since 2007 -- are expected to be hitting the roads and packing planes to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday this year. Many could run into weather trouble. Regardless of how you’re traveling, you can expect crowds.
Discussion time
President-elect Donald Trump went to the New York Times for an on-the-record meeting with staffers, and while he has held other interviews since being elected, he has not yet held a press conference. As far as appointments go, his transition is on pace with his predecessors, but in comparison to the most recent administrations, Mr. Trump is behind on his engagement with the press.
Sitting uneasily
As more than 43 million Americans prepare for road trips, federal lawmakers are demanding changes to vehicle safety regulations and an investigation into carmakers. It’s the result of an ongoing CBS News investigation into car seats that has found some can fail in rear-end crashes, with deadly results.
Bus tragedy
As Chattanooga mourns five children killed in the horrific school bus crash, the investigation is focused on speed, and the actions of the driver. According to the mother of the bus driver, who faces multiple charges, Johnthony Walker told her after the crash, “I hope it’s not my fault.”
Hidden hospital fees
More people are getting a nasty surprise after hospitalization; being slapped with hefty bills after treatment at facilities within their insurance networks. Even patients undergoing planned procedures, who’ve ensured they’re fully covered, are being affected. We look at how you can fight back.
Medals of Freedom
Hosting his last Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, President Obama described this year’s class as “particularly impressive,” citing the diversity and variety of talent exhibited throughout the 21 recipients. We look at who has been presented the nation’s highest civilian honor.
More top news:
U.S.
Campus police officer out of surgery after being shot in head
Daycare owner charged over alleged baby hanging
Kentucky denies atheist’s request for “IM GOD” license plate
World
11 killed as violence escalates between nuclear-armed neighbors
Key U.S. ally drifts further from Europe, closer to Russia
Prince Harry returns to island he visited with Princess Diana
Politics
Nikki Haley is Trump’s pick for U.N. ambassador
Trump appears to back away from some key campaign promises
Ben Carson under consideration for cabinet post
What is the White House turkey pardon all about?
Business
Who’s open and who’s closed for Thanksgiving Day shopping
5 top Black Friday used-car bargains
Consumers hike their holiday spending -- and get more for it
Health
How to avoid holiday travel health emergencies
Zika birth defect may surface months after birth
Science and tech
Heat records have become the new normal
White House honors two of tech’s female pioneers
