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Remembering "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek
For so many Americans, losing Alex Trebek is a bit like experiencing a death in the family. He had a rare talent for keeping us entertained and informed. Jim Axelrod has a look back.
Woman free-climbs Yosemite's El Capitan in one day
Emily Harrington is now the first woman to free-climb the Golden Gate route on Yosemite National Park's 3,000-foot granite wall in a single day.
Presidential election reveals a deeply divided nation
Many of President Trump's strongest supporters in Arizona believe he should keep fighting the results of the election, but a group of Republican college students told CBS News it's time for the president to concede. Jamie Yuccas shares their story.
Trump fires Secretary of Defense Mark Esper
President Trump has fired Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. Christopher Miller, the head of the National Counterterrorism Center, has been named as acting secretary. Ben Tracy reports.
Biden begins transition with focus on COVID-19
President-elect Joe Biden has assembled his own coronavirus task force, which includes members of both the Obama and Bush administrations, plus Rick Bright, a former Trump administration official. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is over 90% effective
Drugmaker Pfizer said trials show its vaccine is 90% effective in preventing coronavirus infections, and it could apply for emergency use authorization within weeks. Dr. Jon LaPook has details.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for November 9, 2020
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Final thoughts on the 2020 election
The 2020 presidential election is over, with a record number of votes cast amid a deadly pandemic. While Joe Biden is projected to win, President Trump is not conceding and dragging the process out as his campaign appeals to the courts. Major Garrett reflects on what we've seen and what the future holds.
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Texas county grapples with surge of coronavirus cases
El Paso County has reported more than 22,000 new cases in the last two weeks as Texas has surpassed a million coronavirus cases — the most in the nation.
Young Arizona Republicans hope Trump concedes election soon
"I do think it's important for him to concede at this point and allow President-elect Biden to begin the transition," one member of the Arizona College Republicans said.
Trump supporters crowd vote counting sites as Biden leads in Arizona
Supporters of President Trump continued rallying outside the elections offices in Arizona and Nevada on Friday, determined to wait it out for the final results.
U.S. breaks record with over 100,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day
Hospitalizations across the nation are also soaring, with at least 16 states breaking records.
Protest erupts in Arizona as ballot counting continues
As workers continue counting votes, Arizona supporters of the president, who are angry over the delay, are demanding to see the ballot count to its finish.
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University creates innovative COVID-19 test
In our series "Racing to a Cure," CBS News looks into what could be a COVID-19 testing breakthrough. A mass testing model at the University of Illinois could help contain the pandemic.
Glass vial shortage could delay COVID-19 vaccine
Even if a coronavirus vaccine is proven safe and effective, there are concerns that a global shortage of glass for vaccine vials could delay mass production. Imtiaz Tyab reports for the CBS News series "Racing to a Cure."
Coronavirus vaccine tests begin in South Africa
Human trials for a promising coronavirus vaccine entered a new phase in South Africa Wednesday. Oxford scientists began the trials on volunteers in the country where cases are surging. Deborah Patta reports.
Thousands volunteer to be exposed to coronavirus
While researchers continue to expedite a series of human trials for possible coronavirus vaccines, proponents of a controversial solution suggest they have found a quicker way to find a cure: "challenge" trials. Elizabeth Palmer has the details in CBS News' series "Racing to a Cure."
World leaders looking to develop coronavirus vaccine
World leaders held an online summit teaming up to develop a coronavirus vaccine. In CBS News' "Racing to a Cure" report, Holly Williams takes a look at the global vaccine effort.
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Trick-or-treaters leave candy for child battling leukemia
Little ghosts and ghouls turned out to be saints after leaving their Halloween candy for 3-year-old Zoe, who was diagnosed with leukemia in February.
Women pay respect to Susan B. Anthony at her grave in Rochester
"It was really amazing. Like I wasn't reading from a textbook anymore — I was with her," one visitor said.
Food writer opens porch restaurant for chipmunk
A chipmunk in Georgia is living the life thanks to a food writer who created a special place exclusively for the furry creature.
Toddler befriends Halloween skeleton amid pandemic
The bond that two best friends share fits the season perfectly, right down to the bone.
How a bucket of baseballs brought three generations together
Iowa isn't the only state with a field of dreams.
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CBS Weekend News, November 8, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden projected winner of 2020 presidential election; Final thoughts on the 2020 election
CBS Evening News, November 6, 2020
Biden takes lead in Pennsylvania and Georgia, moves closer to win; Recount likely in Georgia as Biden takes slim lead over Trump
CBS Evening News, November 5, 2020
Biden urges patience as final votes are counted; More than 100,000 coronavirus cases reported in the U.S. in one day
CBS Evening News, November 4, 2020
Biden projected to win swing states as Trump's chances narrow; Tropical Storm Eta targets Gulf Coast after lashing Nicaragua.
CBS Evening News, November 3, 2020
America on edge waiting for election results; U.S. fights coronavirus surge amid record new cases.
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Navy's first Black female fighter pilot to receive her wings
Lieutenant Madeline Swegle is about to become a U.S. Navy fighter pilot, making history as the first Black female to do so. CBS News has her inspiring story in our series: "Profiles in Service."
Retired army doctors join the fight against coronavirus
Colonel Melissa Givens retired after spending 20 years as an emergency room doctor in the army. Now she's in New York, helping patients at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.
Army Reserve names first female chief
Military history was made when Lieutenant General Jody Daniels became the first woman to take charge of the U.S. Army Reserve, a force of nearly 200,000 soldiers. She's also the first woman to lead any Army component. Norah O'Donnell has the latest in CBS News' series "Profiles in Service."
How the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman honors the fallen
"It's important that I come here and reflect and remember the fallen," said Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman General Mark Milley.
Program helping veterans transition to civilian life
"FitOps has not only saved lives, they have helped veterans gain that purpose that we're so desperately seeking," Randy Lloyd told CBS News
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Society still thinks men are better leaders, study finds
From health care to banking to politics, many people still believe men are better suited for leadership – despite the growing number of women leaders.
Belarus opposition leader on nation's contested election
Democratic opposition leader and presidential candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said she will not stop fighting until Belarus is free.
Hillary Clinton "really happy and relieved" after Biden-Harris win
Clinton reflected on the progress women have made in the 25 years since she spoke at the United Nations' Fourth World Conference on Women.
What U.S. allies and adversaries in Asia make of Biden and Harris
There's no doubt that President-elect Biden will usher a change in U.S. foreign policy, and that won't necessarily be good news for all leaders across the vast region.
Russia won't congratulate Biden with Trump's legal challenges pending
"It is proper to wait for an official announcement," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says as Russian media highlight Trump's refusal to concede.
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Sterling Brown agrees to $750,000 settlement with Milwaukee
The settlement will also require the city to admit that Brown's constitutional rights were violated and to commit to implementing changes to the police department.
Texas county grapples with surge of coronavirus cases
El Paso County has reported more than 22,000 new cases in the last two weeks as Texas has surpassed a million coronavirus cases — the most in the nation.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: McConnell takes victory lap and backs Trump's refusal to concede
Control of the Senate will not likely be decided until the two Senate runoffs in Georgia take place on January 5.
Young Arizona Republicans hope Trump concedes election soon
"I do think it's important for him to concede at this point and allow President-elect Biden to begin the transition," one member of the Arizona College Republicans said.
Society still thinks men are better leaders, study finds
From health care to banking to politics, many people still believe men are better suited for leadership – despite the growing number of women leaders.
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Live Updates: Biden urges Americans to wear masks as focus turns to transition
Biden is forging ahead with preparations to take the reins of government in just 72 days.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: McConnell takes victory lap and backs Trump's refusal to concede
Control of the Senate will not likely be decided until the two Senate runoffs in Georgia take place on January 5.
Young Arizona Republicans hope Trump concedes election soon
"I do think it's important for him to concede at this point and allow President-elect Biden to begin the transition," one member of the Arizona College Republicans said.
Georgia's GOP senators say Republican secretary of state should resign
The secretary rejected the senators' calls to resign, saying that "the voters of Georgia hired me, and the voters will be the one to fire me."
Cheri Bustos won't seek second term as DCCC chair after Dems lose seats
Many Democrats were surprised by their losses — at least seven incumbents have been defeated.
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Remembering "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek
For so many Americans, losing Alex Trebek is a bit like experiencing a death in the family. He had a rare talent for keeping us entertained and informed. Jim Axelrod has a look back.
Alex Trebek dead at 80
On Sunday, beloved "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek died at the age of 80 following his battle with pancreatic cancer. Nancy Chen takes a look at Trebek's life and long career as a TV game show host.
Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer pay tribute to Alex Trebek
"It was one of the great privileges of my life to spend time with this courageous man while he fought the battle of his life," wrote Holzhauer.
Alex Trebek, beloved "Jeopardy!" host, dies at 80
Trebek was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in 2019.
Steve Martin and Harry Bliss on the concise joy of cartoons
The multi-talented comic can now claim "cartoonist" for his resume, collaborating with New Yorker illustrator Harry Bliss on a collection of humorous one-panel gems, "A Wealth of Pigeons"
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Virgin's Hyperloop carries first passengers in test run
Company claims test, in Nevada desert, was major advance for technology that could transport people at 620 miles an hour.
This year's must-have kitchen item for shut-ins? Tupperware
Iconic brand is a hot item as more folks cook at home and Zoom parties help supercharge sales, sending stock up 3,000%.
Walmart lays off shelf-scanning robots, lets humans do the work
Turns out people are as good -- and maybe better -- for keeping tabs on state of store shelves as roving robots were.
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Why can't I vote on my phone?
Millions of Americans use mobile phones to bank, read sensitive work documents, and share personal photos with family and friends. So why can't we use them to cast ballots?
Future of gig workers could hinge on California ballot vote
Prop 22, the most expensive ballot measure in state history, would change the employment landscape for millions of workers.
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Astronauts "very excited" for SpaceX Crew Dragon launch
NASA managers are keeping close tabs on threatening weather from Tropical Storm Eta.
A giant step forward for users of artificial legs
Osseointegration, a form of implant surgery, is restoring freedom of movement to amputees in a revolutionary new way
SpaceX launches third-generation GPS navigation satellite
The launch was expected to give NASA the data needed to press ahead with the next Crew Dragon fight to space station.
Jellyfish that can grow to size of beach balls seen in Carolinas
"These jellies can form large 'blooms' that gobble up fish and shellfish eggs and damage boats and fishing gear," the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wrote in a Facebook post.
Scientists find "extreme" planet with rock rain and lava oceans
If you thought living on Earth in 2020 was comparable to hell, planet K2-141b is here to prove you wrong.
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Texas county grapples with surge of coronavirus cases
El Paso County has reported more than 22,000 new cases in the last two weeks as Texas has surpassed a million coronavirus cases — the most in the nation.
U.S. surpasses 10 million coronavirus cases
The nation has seen more than 1 million new cases in just 10 days, continuing a trend of more than 100,000 cases reported per day.
Celebrations, protests worry health officials amid COVID spike
Tens of thousands of people celebrated and some protested after Joe Biden was projected to win the presidential election.
Stay-at-home stocks hammered on positive vaccine news
Pfizer results prompt investors to sell companies like Zoom, Peloton and Netflix that had profited from pandemic lockdowns.
Utah governor issues statewide mask mandate
"This is a sacrifice for all of us," the governor said.
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Stay-at-home stocks hammered on positive vaccine news
Pfizer results prompt investors to sell companies like Zoom, Peloton and Netflix that had profited from pandemic lockdowns.
Stocks soar to record on promising vaccine trial results and Biden win
Investors cheered by positive vaccine trial and growing political certainty following U.S. presidential election.
YouTube won't take down video falsely claiming Trump won election
Not removing videos with false information could sow doubts about the election and even incite violence, critics say.
Vermont: Walmart "cruel" for snubbing $2,000 worker grants
Walmart says it won't apply for state grant program for essential workers. Vermont lawmaker calls it "mind-boggling."
Hospitals short on N95 masks as COVID-19 surges
"A 90-day supply of good-quality product would make me very happy" said one health care system manager. That isn't happening.
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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
Young murder victim helps solve her own cold case
The 1979 case of a murdered 18-year-old baffled local police officers for decades, until they got a break from evidence Michelle Martinko left behind.
Rapper King Von killed in Atlanta shooting
King Von, an emerging Chicago rapper, was among three people killed in a shooting in Atlanta early Friday, authorities said.
LeBron James calls for justice after sister of Cavaliers exec found killed
NBA star LeBron James is calling for justice after the death of Ericka Weems.
Is Iowa teen's killer linked to missing news anchor?
Michelle Martinko's killer curiously mentions Jodi Huisentruit's name in his police interview. Was it nervous banter or something more sinister?
Space
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Astronauts "very excited" for SpaceX Crew Dragon launch
NASA managers are keeping close tabs on threatening weather from Tropical Storm Eta.
Bizarre planet rains rocks
If you thought living on Earth in 2020 was comparable to hell, planet K2-141b is here to prove you wrong. CBSN's Lana Zak explains.
SpaceX launches third-generation GPS navigation satellite
The launch was expected to give NASA the data needed to press ahead with the next Crew Dragon fight to space station.
Scientists find "extreme" planet with rock rain and lava oceans
If you thought living on Earth in 2020 was comparable to hell, planet K2-141b is here to prove you wrong.
A Mars-sized planet is aimlessly zooming through the Milky Way
The smallest rogue planet found to date, it wanders through the Milky Way with no parent star or gravitational siblings to keep it company.
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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
Evidence photos: Michelle Martinko murder
Inside the haunting case that baffled investigators for generations and the 38 year trail that led them to her killer.
The 50 most popular baby boy names
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Trash or treasure? Anna Repkina murder evidence
A love triangle ended in murder; but who killed Anna Repkina? Take a look at the evidence investigators used to solve the crime.
The most popular dog breeds in America
The American Kennel Club has released its latest list of the nation's most beloved breeds.
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How The Mom Project is championing women
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 865,000 women dropped out of the labor force in September -- four times the number of men. Those figures hit home for The Mom Project founder and CEO Allison Robinson, who has been advocating for moms in the workplace as a business imperative. Robinson tells CBSN why their mission to rewrite the working-mom narrative is resonating.
Remembering "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek
For so many Americans, losing Alex Trebek is a bit like experiencing a death in the family. He had a rare talent for keeping us entertained and informed. Jim Axelrod has a look back.
CBSN Originals: "Losing Las Vegas"
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit Las Vegas harder than any other major city in the nation, devastating households far from the famous Strip. Though the lights are flickering on once again, uncertainty still looms. This episode of CBSN Originals reveals how some Las Vegas workers are navigating a tough new reality with no end in sight.
Woman free-climbs Yosemite's El Capitan in one day
Emily Harrington is now the first woman to free-climb the Golden Gate route on Yosemite National Park's 3,000-foot granite wall in a single day.
CBSN Originals: "Generation Climate"
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.