Trump campaign loses appeal in Pennsylvania
The Trump campaign has so far been largely unsuccessful in court.
Race To 2020
What exit polls say about state of Georgia's Senate runoffs
The pair of January runoff elections will determine whether Republicans or Democrats control the Senate.
Kamala Harris calls teen who went viral for painting her portrait
"You really have a gift, my goodness. I was so touched to see it," Vice President-elect Kamala Harris told the 14-year-old artist.
Trump phones in false claims at Pennsylvania Senate committee hearing
"We have to turn the election over," the president said as he called into the meeting on speakerphone.
Michigan certifies election results and Biden's victory in the state
President Trump and his allies have been trying unsuccessfully through the courts and other means to overturn Michigan's election results.
Trump legal team disavows association with lawyer Sidney Powell
"I will continue to represent #WeThePeople who had their votes for Trump and other Republicans stolen by massive fraud through Dominion and Smartmatic, and we will be filing suit soon," she said in a statement to CBS News.
GOP starting to tell Trump it's over: "Stop golfing and concede"
The number of Republicans publicly saying the election is over has grown over the weekend.
Biden to name Jake Sullivan as national security adviser
Sullivan has been advising Biden on domestic policy but has an extensive foreign policy background.
Trump attacks big Pharma, announces programs to lower drug prices
This is the final 2020 edition of the CBS News Trail Markers — much thanks to the CBS News teams who contributed and to you for reading.
Biden's win in Georgia reaffirmed after recount
The president can request a recount because the results were still within 0.5%, but not until after statewide certification of results, which has to take place by Friday.
Trump campaign to request recount of two Wisconsin counties
The Trump campaign transferred $3 million to the state to cover the cost of the recounts, the Wisconsin Elections Commission said.
Trump campaign transfers $3 million to Wisconsin for recount
The campaign is requesting recounts in Milwaukee and Dane Counties, both heavily Democratic.
Trump fires top cybersecurity official Chris Krebs
President Trump said he's firing a top cybersecurity official whose agency declared the election was the most secure in history.
Trump considering 2024 presidential bid
Trump has "100%" mentioned it in conversations with his top advisers in recent days, a Trump campaign senior adviser and a Trump ally told CBS News.
Trump falsely claims he won the election; Twitter flags the tweet
The tweet came at the very end of a day in which Trump worked to rescind an apparent acknowledgement that Biden had won.
Red & Blue
Red & Blue
Trump pardons Michael Flynn
President Trump issued a Thanksgiving-eve pardon for his former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, who had pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post chief correspondent Dan Balz joined "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the pardon.
Biggest "political turkeys" of 2020
President Trump used his executive power to participate in the White House tradition of pardonting the national Thanksgiving turkey this week. At 42 lbs., is "Corn" the biggest political turkey of 2020? Not according to the National Journal's Josh Kraushaar, who spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about his biggest political turkeys of the year.
Georgia GOP official defends election process
In a Wednesday op-ed for USA Today, Georgia's Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said he is being "thrown under the bus" by President Trump in the wake of the 2020 election. Raffensperger defended his handling of the state's voting process and called the elections "something for all Georgians to celebrate, whether their favored presidential candidate won or lost." CBS News Atlanta affiliate WGCL-TV's investigative reporter Adam Murphy joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
Biden transition officially underway
More than two weeks after the 2020 election was projected for President-elect Joe Biden, the Trump administration is allowing the official transition process to begin. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller join "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what comes next for the Biden-Harris team.
Local Matters: Georgia begins 2nd vote recount
Georgia began a second recount of votes on Tuesday at the request of the Trump campaign, even though the state certified its election results last week. The first recount done by hand confirmed President-elect Joe Biden won the state by more than 12,000 votes. Tia Mitchell, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Washington correspondent, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the recount and the state's critical Senate runoff races.
Analyzing Biden's first Cabinet picks
Michael O'Hanlon, a senior fellow and director of research for the foreign policy program at the Brookings Institution, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss how U.S. allies may be reacting to President-elect Joe Biden's first Cabinet picks.
Impact of Trump-led election challenges on Black voters
Voting rights activists say they're concerned about possible long-term impacts of President Trump's efforts to challenge vote counts in predominantly Black communities. Attempts by his legal team to expose alleged voter fraud in states across the Rust Belt have largely failed, but some say these efforts to undermine faith in the electoral process could depress future voter turnout among Black Americans. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Georgia to begin Trump-requested recount
Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says the state will begin a recount on Wednesday as requested by the Trump campaign. The state certified its election results for Joe Biden on Friday. Atlanta Journal-Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the recount and the state's high-stakes Senate runoffs.
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World
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Poland protests continue over abortion ruling, police violence
An October 22 ruling by the Polish constitutional court to ban abortions of fetuses with congenital defects, even when the fetus has no chance of survival at birth, sparked the protests.
Wilton Gregory becomes the first Black American cardinal
If you've heard of Gregory, it might have been this summer, as Black Lives Matter protesters marched through the capital.
Iran's supreme leader vows revenge for scientist's killing
Iran has blamed the slaying of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh on Israel.
Margaret Thatcher biographer on what "The Crown" gets right and wrong
Actress Gillian Anderson is earning stellar reviews for her portrayal of Thatcher, reintroducing the polarizing figure and her legacy to a new generation.
Ethiopia's Tigray capital reported to be "heavily bombarded"
"I invite everyone to pray for Ethiopia where armed clashes have intensified and are causing a serious humanitarian situation," Pope Francis tweeted.
U.S.
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More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
L.A. public health director: Avoid those outside your household
Los Angeles County's strict stay-at-home order is set to go into effect Monday, November 30.
Colorado Governor announces he has tested positive for COVID-19
"I urge every Coloradan to practice caution, limit public interactions, wear a mask in public, stay six feet away from others, and wash your hands regularly," Polis said.
Earth is way closer to a supermassive black hole than we thought
But scientists say not to worry.
Will you get a stimulus check by December 31?
Millions of Americans are heading for a "bleak winter" without additional financial relief from U.S., economists say.
Politics
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Pennsylvania court dismisses lawsuit trying to toss mail ballots
The case had earlier this week let to a stay for Pennsylvania act on further certification efforts.
Will you get a stimulus check by December 31?
Millions of Americans are heading for a "bleak winter" without additional financial relief from U.S., economists say.
Trump campaign loses appeal in Pennsylvania
The Trump campaign has so far been largely unsuccessful in court.
What exit polls say about state of Georgia's Senate runoffs
The pair of January runoff elections will determine whether Republicans or Democrats control the Senate.
This week on "Face the Nation," November 29, 2020
White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Entertainment
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More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
Margaret Thatcher biographer on what "The Crown" gets right and wrong
Actress Gillian Anderson is earning stellar reviews for her portrayal of Thatcher, reintroducing the polarizing figure and her legacy to a new generation.
Saturday Sessions: Haim performs “Gasoline”
Southern California music group Haim — made up of sisters Alana, Este and Danielle — are nominated for two 2020 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for their latest effort, “Women in Music Pt. III.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Gasoline.”
Saturday Sessions: Haim performs “Summer Girl”
Southern California music group Haim — made up of sisters Alana, Este and Danielle — are nominated for two 2020 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for their latest effort, “Women in Music Pt. III.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Summer Girl.”
Saturday Sessions: Haim performs “The Steps”
Southern California music group Haim — made up of sisters Alana, Este and Danielle — are nominated for two 2020 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for their latest effort, “Women in Music Pt. III.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “The Steps.”
Technology
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More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
Amazon to spend $500 million on holiday bonuses for workers
Critics say the ecommerce giant, which had revenue of $96 billion last quarter, has skimped on pandemic "hazard" pay.
Not dead yet: RadioShack gets another shot -- online
New owners hope to make "The Shack" competitive again -- this time online, rather than on street corners or in malls.
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
DoorDash to pay $2.5 million for allegedly misusing worker tips
Prosecutor says the food delivery company misled consumers about how gratuities were used.
Science
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Pet cloning: Man's best friend, again
When their 12-year-old dog Marley was diagnosed with cancer, the Tschirhart family couldn't bear to say goodbye, so they turned to ViaGen Pets, a company that has cloned hundreds of animals for a multitude of grateful owners
Nature Up Close: Wild turkeys and hope
The successful reintroduction of wild birds in areas where populations had been decimated are a reminder that it is possible to repair past mistakes
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Mysterious monolith discovered in Utah desert
State officials said it's illegal to install art structures without authorization on federally managed lands, "no matter what planet you're from."
Endangered whale washes ashore dead in North Carolina
The National Park Service says only about 360 right whales are still alive and about five or six calves are born each year.
Health
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L.A. public health director: Avoid those outside your household
Los Angeles County's strict stay-at-home order is set to go into effect Monday, November 30.
Colorado Governor announces he has tested positive for COVID-19
"I urge every Coloradan to practice caution, limit public interactions, wear a mask in public, stay six feet away from others, and wash your hands regularly," Polis said.
Biden COVID-19 adviser: "Fully expect" COVID-19 increase after holiday
Millions of Americans traveled for Thanksgiving.
U.S. tops 13 million COVID-19 cases as holiday season begins
"We will not get a reprieve because then Christmas comes and then New Year comes," Rush University Medical Center's Dr. Meeta Shah said.
Thousands of mink culled over COVID fears rise from mass grave
Police in Denmark say thousands of the dead animals were pushed back up through the soil by pressure caused by gasses from decomposition.
MoneyWatch
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"Small Business Saturday" more important than ever, owners say
If shoppers don't support small businesses, they'll start to disappear from the communities they serve, owners say.
How to shop at Black-owned businesses over the holidays
Websites like Official Black Wall Street or WeBuyBlack can help consumers find companies to support.
Black Friday crowds thin as shoppers go online to avoid virus
Consumers largely skipped in-person shopping, with estimates pegging online sales for the day at $10 billion.
Nearly 19 million Americans could lose their homes next year
Millions of households are behind on their rent and face a potential "fiscal cliff" early next year.
Amazon to spend $500 million on holiday bonuses for workers
Critics say the ecommerce giant, which had revenue of $96 billion last quarter, has skimped on pandemic "hazard" pay.
Crime
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Can new info help solve the case of missing college student Kristin Smart?
More than two decades after her disappearance, a podcaster turns up the heat to help solve the case.
Was backyard beeping coming from a missing teen's watch?
A popular podcast raises intriguing questions about the disappearance of college freshman Kristin Smart
"48 Hours" podcast: "My Life of Crime" with Erin Moriarty
An immersive, true-crime podcast for fans of "48 Hours"
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case
The OxyContin maker admitted impeding the DEA's efforts to combat the addiction crisis.
Drugs and ammo seized in Calif., 3 charged in "blow" to major cartel
The DEA agent in charge called the arrests and seizure of $3.5 million in cash "gained through selling death here in our community" a "blow to the Mexican Cartels."
Space
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SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
China launches ambitious lunar sample return mission
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will be the first in 44 years to bring lunar samples to Earth.
SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Astronauts describe thrilling ride to space
Rookie astronaut Victor Glover calls the view from space "surreal."
Astronauts hold Q&A at space station
Five astronauts, including four who launched Sunday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience," held a news conference Thursday from the International Space Station about how their mission is going. Watch their remarks from NASA TV.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Jill Biden through the years
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Joe Biden through the years
Newly elected to be the 46th president, Biden has had a long political career and a personal life filled with triumph and heartbreak.
The most dangerous cities in America, ranked
The violent crime rate in the U.S. declined 0.2 percent from 2016 to 2017, the first decline since 2014
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CBSN Originals: "A City Under Surveillance"
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Norah O'Donnell Reports: Sexual Assault in the Military
A year-and-a-half long investigation by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and the CBS News Investigative Unit into sexual assault within the U.S. military uncovered failures by leaders to address the issue. Over the course of the investigation, CBS News spoke with nearly two dozen survivors of sexual assault, whistleblowers who worked for the military's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and families of suicide victims who say the military grossly mishandled reports of sexual assault.
The Disappearance of Kristin Smart
A college student goes missing and a podcaster turns up the heat to solve the case. "48 Hours" tracks down the prime suspect. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports for "48 Hours."
Rural hospitals overwhelmed by COVID
Many hospitals in the nation’s heartland are overwhelmed with coronavirus patients despite preparations months in advance. Critical medical supplies and ICU beds are running out while coronavirus infections show no signs of slowing. Jessi Mitchell reports.
Small businesses struggle despite Black Friday
Despite the pandemic, this Black Friday became the second biggest spending day in U.S. history. But small, local businesses benefited little as most sales were done online through major retailers. Michael George has more.