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Wider implications of Rittenhouse acquittal
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS Saturday Morning" for more on the Rittenhouse verdict and what’s next in the trial of the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
Health officials brace for winter COVID surge
Millions of Americans are now eligible for COVID-19 booster shots after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expanded eligibility for shots to all adults. It comes as the average number of COVID cases in the nation is up 24% since November 4. Elise Preston has the story.
Build Back Better bill heads to the Senate
President Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending package jumped its first hurdle Friday morning. The bill passed the House in a party-line vote, with one Democrat voting against it. The social safety net and climate bill now goes to the Senate where Democratic leaders must wrangle all 50 members to get the bill passed without major changes. Christina Ruffini reports from the White House.
Boston exhibition dedicated to women artists
A self-portrait by artist Frida Kahlo sold for just under $35 million this week at Sotheby's in New York. The sale highlighted how the works of women artists can command incredible sums on the world market. But that hardly tells the whole story. Anthony Mason has more.
Testimony shines light on racism in cricket
In an unprecedented statement, all of England’s major cricketing bodies apologized for racism in the sport. It follows testimony given to British lawmakers by one former professional player this week. Imtiaz Tyab reports from London on how Azeem Rafiq's evidence has impacted Britain.
Synchronized walking becomes Japanese craze
Students at one Japanese university have created a form of synchronized walking that has audiences riveted, every step of the way. Lucy Craft has the story.
Mesa Verde named International Dark Sky Park
Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park was recently named an International Dark Sky Park for the exceptional quality of its star-filled night. It's already been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring the best-preserved structures of the Pueblo people. Nancy Chen visited Mesa Verde to see the very best that both day and night have to offer.
Inside the life of Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig is the pre-school phenomenon that has captured the hearts of millions of children across the globe. Holly Williams has the inside story of one of the world's most loved characters.
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The history of the Brooklyn Bridge: "An iconic piece of New York City and beyond"
When it was completed in 1883, it was hailed as an engineering marvel and called the eighth Wonder of the World.
"It makes people happy": Inside the world of Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig is watched in 180 countries and 40 languages.
New night sky recognition highlights park's historical significance
The night sky over Mesa Verde remains among the darkest 1% in the country.
Riot declared in Portland as Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal sparks some protests
Outside the city of Kenosha, 500 National Guard troops remain on standby.
Mechanic converts classic cars into electric vehicles
"Once they get in the car and it's converted, you get a big easy grin and that's it, they're never going back," said Matthew Quitter.
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Natalie Hemby performs “Heroes”
Singer-songwriter Natalie Hemby joins this week’s “Saturday Sessions.” She was recently nominated for a Grammy award for a song she co-wrote for singer, Yola. It follows the release last month of her second solo album, "Pins and Needles." For “Saturday Sessions,” Hemby performs “Heroes.”
Natalie Hemby performs “Radio Silence”
Singer-songwriter Natalie Hemby joins this week’s “Saturday Sessions.” She was recently nominated for a Grammy award for a song she co-wrote for singer, Yola. It follows the release last month of her second solo album, "Pins and Needles." For “Saturday Sessions,” Hemby performs “Radio Silence.”
Natalie Hemby performs "Pins and Needles"
Singer-songwriter Natalie Hemby joins this week’s “Saturday Sessions.” She was recently nominated for a Grammy award for a song she co-wrote for singer, Yola. It follows the release last month of her second solo album, "Pins and Needles." Hemby performs the title track from her new album, "Pins and Needles."
Saturday Sessions: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss join this week's Saturday Sessions. The two first sang together at a 2004 tribute and decided to try recording together. The result, "Raising Sand," was an award-winning blockbuster. Now they're out with a new album "Raise the Roof." From Nashville, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss perform "Searching For My Love."
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss: "Can't Let Go"
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss join this week's Saturday Sessions. The two first sang together at a 2004 tribute and decided to try recording together. The result, "Raising Sand," was an award-winning blockbuster. Now they're out with a new album "Raise the Roof." From Nashville, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss perform "Can't Let Go."
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The Dish: Pig Beach BBQ
Pig Beach BBQ is the brainchild of three friends who are trying to remake the world of barbecue. They opened their first location in Brooklyn, New York in 2016, a second in neighboring Queens just a month ago and are eyeing a Florida location. None of those spots are traditionally considered barbecue destinations but that is changing fast.
The Dish: Chef and Captain Mauro Stoppa
Chef and Captain Mauro Stoppa prepares exquisite dishes for his passengers. His cruise takes people on board a culinary adventure and shows people the traditions and foods of Venice. Chris Livesay has the details.
The Dish: Razza chef and owner Dan Richer
Razza Pizza Artigianale is praised to be home to some of the best pizza. Chef and owner Dan Richer sat down with Dana Jacobson for "The Dish" to talk about the art of making pizza.
The Dish: Dorie Greenspan
Dorie Greenspan is a five-time James Beard Award winner and the author of more than a dozen best-selling cookbooks. Despite nearly burning the house down at the age of 12, the kitchen soon became her kingdom. Dana Jacobson sits down with Greenspan to learn more about her story.
The Dish: Zach Pollack
For Chef Zach Pollack, his culinary journey began in Florence, Italy, where he fell in love with the country's food and culture. After honing his skills abroad, he put his passion to work and brought an inventive approach to casual Italian cuisine. Jamie Wax has more.
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Fauci says he "would not be surprised" if new COVID variant is in U.S.
"When you have a virus like this, it almost invariably is ultimately going to go essentially all over," Fauci said.
The history of the Brooklyn Bridge: "An iconic piece of New York City and beyond"
When it was completed in 1883, it was hailed as an engineering marvel and called the eighth Wonder of the World.
LeBron James fined $15,000 for making an "obscene gesture"
The incident comes days after James was suspended for an on-court altercation involving Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart.
Panel approves request to demolish Wright brothers' 1st bike shop
City officials had previously attempted to receive approval to bulldoze the property but did not move forward after hearing community concerns.
Group of 20-30 robbers swarm Best Buy in Minnesota on Black Friday
The theft resembles other mass robberies recently seen across the country.
Politics
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Interior Dept recommends raising price to drill on public lands
But the report doesn't recommend banning drilling on public lands.
U.S. restricting travel from southern Africa over COVID variant
The travel restrictions begin Monday.
Steve Bannon asks court to deny request to shield records in his case
Bannon has pleaded not guilty to contempt of Congress charges.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Delta variant spreads.
Abigail Spanberger on Biden, FDR and what Democrats want - "The Takeout"
The Virginia congresswoman talked with host Major Garrett about losses in Virginia and how Democrats should be thinking about the midterm elections.
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Fauci says he "would not be surprised" if new COVID variant is in U.S.
"When you have a virus like this, it almost invariably is ultimately going to go essentially all over," Fauci said.
U.K. tightens COVID rules after 2 cases of new variant reported in Britain
The health secretary said the two people are self-isolating alongside their households while contact tracing and targeted testing takes place.
World scurries to contain new COVID "variant of concern"
A host of countries are imposing restrictions on southern African countries in response to warnings over the transmissibility of the new variant.
Pfizer testing its vaccine against new COVID-19 strain
Drugmaker said it could develop a vaccine for the Omicron variant in 100 days, but government clearance could take longer.
New COVID variant sparks travel bans and an anxious wait for data
South African scientists were quick to detect and report the strain, but it's been detected in 3 other nations. Full analysis will take weeks, but some countries are already banning flights.
MoneyWatch
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Dow plunges 1,000 points on new COVID-19 variant fears
Investors spooked by highly contagious coronavirus strain, with the U.S. imposing flight restrictions on affected countries.
Pfizer testing its vaccine against new COVID-19 strain
Drugmaker said it could develop a vaccine for the Omicron variant in 100 days, but government clearance could take longer.
Unionized workers fight for better pay in post-pandemic economy
"Workers definitely have more labor market leverage because employers need to hire," said one expert.
Black Friday sales on track for record high
Holiday sales in November and December could top $200 billion, according to a forecast from Adobe.
Here's why billions of charitable dollars go unused every year
The more people who know about donation-matching programs offered by employers, the more they will be utilized.
World
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U.K. tightens COVID rules after 2 cases of new variant reported in Britain
The health secretary said the two people are self-isolating alongside their households while contact tracing and targeted testing takes place.
World scurries to contain new COVID "variant of concern"
A host of countries are imposing restrictions on southern African countries in response to warnings over the transmissibility of the new variant.
NATO chief warns Russia of 'costs' if it moves on Ukraine
Russia annexed Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula in 2014.
World Health Organization calls new COVID strain a "variant of concern"
The U.S. moved to ban travelers from eight African countries in the wake of the announcement.
New COVID variant sparks travel bans and an anxious wait for data
South African scientists were quick to detect and report the strain, but it's been detected in 3 other nations. Full analysis will take weeks, but some countries are already banning flights.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Remembering composer Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim died on Friday at age 91. Tributes are pouring in for the notable musical theater composer. Leigh Scheps, a senior reporter at Inside Edition and CBSN's Broadway contributor, joins CBSN anchor Lana Zak to discuss Sondheim's life and legacy.
Book excerpt: "Apparently There Were Complaints" by Sharon Gless
In her new memoir, the Emmy-winning star of "Cagney & Lacey" writes about a terrifying medical incident that would end her relationship with martinis.
Natalie Hemby performs “Heroes”
Singer-songwriter Natalie Hemby joins this week’s “Saturday Sessions.” She was recently nominated for a Grammy award for a song she co-wrote for singer, Yola. It follows the release last month of her second solo album, "Pins and Needles." For “Saturday Sessions,” Hemby performs “Heroes.”
Natalie Hemby performs “Radio Silence”
Singer-songwriter Natalie Hemby joins this week’s “Saturday Sessions.” She was recently nominated for a Grammy award for a song she co-wrote for singer, Yola. It follows the release last month of her second solo album, "Pins and Needles." For “Saturday Sessions,” Hemby performs “Radio Silence.”
Natalie Hemby performs "Pins and Needles"
Singer-songwriter Natalie Hemby joins this week’s “Saturday Sessions.” She was recently nominated for a Grammy award for a song she co-wrote for singer, Yola. It follows the release last month of her second solo album, "Pins and Needles." Hemby performs the title track from her new album, "Pins and Needles."
Technology
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Technology
Anti-consumerism sentiment grows worldwide
A growing number of people are protesting the holiday shopping season, arguing glutinous consumerism is creating environmental and social challenges. CBSN's Lana Zak spoke with senior content writer and style editor for Thred Media, Sofia Phillips, about the movement.
Supply chain issues to affect holiday shopping season
The backlog in the U.S. supply chain is going to cost consumers more money and make some gifts harder to find this holiday season. Keesa Schreane, global partner director at the London Stock Exchange Group, spoke with Christina Ruffini on CBSN about how long these issues are expected to last.
NASA mission tests asteroid defense plan
NASA launched a spacecraft toward an asteroid, hoping to redirect it before it threatens Earth. Mark Strassmann has the details.
Biden applauds unemployment dip to 52-year low
President Biden touted the drop in first-time unemployment benefit claims to a 52-year low, though he faces other economic problems like rising prices and supply chain issues amid speculation on a possible second term. Sabrina Rodríguez, national political correspondent for Politico, joins CBSN to discuss the news from the White House.
Samsung to build a new semiconductor facility in Texas
The $17 billion chip factory is largest U.S. investment ever by the South Korean electronics giant, it said.
Science
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Science
Anti-consumerism sentiment grows worldwide
A growing number of people are protesting the holiday shopping season, arguing glutinous consumerism is creating environmental and social challenges. CBSN's Lana Zak spoke with senior content writer and style editor for Thred Media, Sofia Phillips, about the movement.
Biden says new variant underscores need for vaccines
The Biden administration is restricting travel from several countries as concerns grow about a new COVID variant. Weijia Jiang reports.
WHO identifies new COVID variant of concern
The World Health Organization is concerned about a new COVID variant, named Omicron, that was first discovered in South Africa. The news of a new variant rattled investors, leading the Dow to suffer its worst day of the year. Debora Patta has the latest.
NASA moves ahead with December launch for Hubble successor
NASA cleared engineers to begin fueling the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope for launch December 22.
Egypt to reopen ancient parade route, the "Avenue of Sphinxes"
The 1.7-mile-long "Path of God," lined with more than 1,000 sphinx and ram statues, spent centuries buried by the sands of time. It was reopened with all due pomp and ceremony.
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Crime
New book details life after synagogue shooting
Over the last three years, the Jewish community in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh has come to rely on hope. In October of 2018, 11 Jews were murdered while worshipping in a local synagogue. The horrific attack is the subject of a new book, “Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and the Soul of a Neighborhood.” Author Mark Oppenheimer spoke to Dana Jacobson about how the entire community rallied, illuminating the idea of hope, to overcome the darkness of hate.
String of brazen thefts in California continues at Los Angeles Nordstrom
There were no immediate arrests in the brazen theft at a Los Angeles Nordstrom Wednesday night.
Legal analyst on Arbery murder trial verdict
Three men were found guilty of killing Ahmaud Arbery. He was chased down and shot while out jogging. Legal analyst Joe Tamburino joined "CBS Mornings" to break down the guilty verdicts.
Mother of Ahmaud Arbery on guilty verdicts
Wanda Cooper-Jones, mother of Ahmaud Arbery, joined "CBS Mornings" to share her reaction to the guilty verdicts for the murder of her son.
Guilty verdict in Ahmaud Arbery murder trial
A Georgia jury found Travis McMichael, his father Gregory McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan guilty of the murder of a Black man last year. The three White men chased down Ahmaud Arbery and shot him to death last February, sparking nationwide protests. The men said they thought he was a burglar, but prosecutors said Arbery was just jogging in the neighborhood.
Space
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NASA moves ahead with December launch for Hubble successor
NASA cleared engineers to begin fueling the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope for launch December 22.
Russian docking module launched to space station
The module will use a Russian "space tug" to rendezvous with the space station Friday.
NASA launches spacecraft to deflect asteroid
On Wednesday morning, NASA launched DART, a spacecraft designed to smash into an asteroid to deflect its course. Mark Strassmann reports on the groundbreaking planetary defense mission.
SpaceX sends NASA craft on collision course with asteroid
The DART mission is intended to test the feasibility of one day deflecting a threatening asteroid.
Alan Shepard's daughter and GMA's Michael Strahan to fly in space
The New Shepard flight in December will be Blue Origin's third with passengers and its first with a crew of six.
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Patrick De La Cerda murder: Inside the case
In 2018, the Deltona, Florida, man was newly engaged and planning for his wedding until he was tragically gunned down at his home.
It's been 50 years since the infamous Attica prison riot
Inmates held some 36 hostages for five days. And that was just the beginning
Mallory Beach death: Inside the boat crash that killed S.C. teen
In February 2019 a fatal boat crash took the life of the teen when friend Paul Murdaugh allegedly drunkenly crashed his family's boat. In 2021, after Paul was murdered, investigators began to take a closer look at the Murdaugh family.
The best holiday movies, ranked (and where you can stream them)
Ring in the holiday season by streaming these festive films.
Linda O'Keefe murder: Inside the investigation
Newport Beach Police give 11-year-old Linda O'Keefe a voice on Twitter hoping to solve her cold case 45 years later.
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Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
Snow expected in the Northeast
Snowy, wintry weather is expected for parts of the Northeast this weekend, just as many people travel home after Thanksgiving break. CBS News Meteorologist and Climate Specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Lana Zak for the latest forecast.
Anti-consumerism sentiment grows worldwide
A growing number of people are protesting the holiday shopping season, arguing glutinous consumerism is creating environmental and social challenges. CBSN's Lana Zak spoke with senior content writer and style editor for Thred Media, Sofia Phillips, about the movement.
The Trials of Critical Race Theory
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series examines the backlash to so-called critical race theory in schools and the impact on students and teachers.
Remembering composer Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim died on Friday at age 91. Tributes are pouring in for the notable musical theater composer. Leigh Scheps, a senior reporter at Inside Edition and CBSN's Broadway contributor, joins CBSN anchor Lana Zak to discuss Sondheim's life and legacy.