Americans are scared as virus surges. They're also resilient.
"I am already drained and overwhelmed," admits one nursing assistant. After getting sick another worker says, "You have to make it work."
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Is it worth leaving your house for Black Friday sales?
A surge in coronavirus cases poses a dilemma for your holiday shopping, but experts have some advice.
Grocery store workers alarmed as coronavirus cases soar
"Everyone who works in my store is afraid of getting infected," said one Los Angeles supermarket employee.
GM to recall 6 million vehicles in U.S. to replace Takata airbags
The air bags, which can explode and spew shrapnel under high-heat conditions, have killed 27 people worldwide.
Pennsylvania limiting alcohol sales on Thanksgiving eve
"We are in a very disastrous situation," the governor said as the state is grappling with a surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Experts fear feds aren't ready to get vaccines to nursing homes
More than 67,000 people in long-term care facilities have died of COVID-19. With a vaccine on the way, is the government ready to roll?
What's the status of a second $1,200 stimulus check?
Negotiations for another stimulus package are likely to resume, but analysts predict a smaller round of funding.
More Americans flew on Sunday than any other day since March 16
More than 1 million passengers boarded flights on Sunday despite CDC pleas to stay put. Expect full planes, experts say.
GM drops out of air pollution lawsuit against California
Automaker had sided with the Trump administration in a bid to block California from setting clean-air standards.
Breaking into the bagel business
Beth George, and her company, BYOB Bagels, offers lessons to restaurateurs and small business owners in how to bake traditional New York-style bagels (and what makes a good schmear)
Musical instrument retailer Guitar Center files for bankruptcy
Musical instrument chain said it will remain open for holiday shoppers and continue to honor gift cards.
Wells Fargo giving pandemic aid to "hurting" small businesses
Former White House chief of staff also discusses President-elect Joe Biden's prospective Cabinet picks
Heirloom beans, from Napa Valley to your mailbox
Rancho Gordo doesn't sell you garden-variety legumes; their beans are a hit with upscale restaurants and a mail-order clientele
Sanford Health CEO says he won't wear mask after COVID-19 recovery
"I have no interest in using masks as a symbolic gesture," said head of one of Midwest's largest health systems.
Time's almost up to claim your $1,200 stimulus check
People who are eligible for the payment but have yet to receive it have until November 21 to register with the IRS.
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GSA tells Biden team it can begin formal transition process
But Trump is vowing to continue his fight to overturn the election's results.
What's behind the disturbing appeal of QAnon?
"The question you should be asking is, What is going on in our country that makes anything like this appealing? What is wrong?"
Russia claims it chased off a U.S. warship with a "ramming" threat
Moscow says the USS John S. McCain came more than a mile into its territory, but the U.S. considers the patch of sea international water, and was making a point of it.
Watch Live: NYC mayor speaks as COVID facility set to open
The facility for COVID-19 patients is opening at the request of hospitals as an increasing number of Staten Island residents are being admitted.
Michigan certifies election results and Biden's victory there
President Trump and his allies have been trying unsuccessfully through the courts and other means to overturn Michigan's election results.
Feinstein won't seek Senate Judiciary Committee leadership
The senator from California said she'll be spending more time combating climate change.
Transgender inmate sues Georgia prison officials over alleged assaults
Ashley Diamon is suing the Georgia Department of Corrections for failing to protect her from sexual assault.
New report details Trump effort to seize private land for border wall
The Justice Department has filed more than 100 lawsuits against landowners to seize their property along the U.S.-Mexico border.
"Jeopardy!" will resume production with new interim host
The show said it will have a "series" of interim hosts before announcing a permanent replacement for Alex Trebek.
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Their small business was big events — then they had to adapt
The Vintage Market had shows with up to 30,000 in attendance. After the pandemic, its owners found new ways to survive.
Stash app creates new crop of investors at $5 a pop
The app lets customers invest in stocks like Apple and Chipotle by eliminating high minimums for stock purchases
A restaurant with a heart of gold and nerves of steel
Conscious Eatery in Seattle gives away one meal for every meal purchased. Not even a pandemic could stop that.
Apron company's "Wake Up & Fight" masks become a call to action
COVID-19 forced Ellen Bennett to reinvent the way she runs her kitchen wear business. Her new mantra: "Do less better."
The artists here aren't retiring, they're inspiring
You won't find any "old fogies" at Fogue Studios in Seattle. The artists here aren't retiring, they're inspiring.
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More Americans are working into old age
A growing swath of seniors are working beyond 65, with many needing to supplement their paltry retirement savings.
How gig economy workers can save for retirement
Several types of plans are available, but figuring out which one is right for you can be confusing, so here's some help
When delaying your Social Security benefits pays off
The impact of your age when you begin collecting benefits can be more financially significant than you think
Claiming Social Security too early costs Americans $3.4 trillion
Only 4% of retirees claim the benefit at the optimal time. Everyone else is losing out on $111,000 per household
Hardship withdrawals from your company's 401(k)
The rules for hardship withdrawals are strict and the costs of taking money from your future retirement can be sky-high
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Russia claims it chased off a U.S. warship with a "ramming" threat
Moscow says the USS John S. McCain came more than a mile into its territory, but the U.S. considers the patch of sea international water, and was making a point of it.
New report details Trump effort to seize private land for border wall
The Justice Department has filed more than 100 lawsuits against landowners to seize their property along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Darwin's early notebooks on evolution feared "stolen" from Cambridge
The notebooks, missing since 2001 and worth millions, contain Darwin's "Tree of Life" sketch and notes on his then-revolutionary thoughts on the natural world.
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.
Pope meets with NBA players to discuss social justice
Five players traveled to meet with the pope after the Vatican reached out to learn about their work for social change.
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Watch Live: NYC mayor speaks as COVID facility set to open
The facility for COVID-19 patients is opening at the request of hospitals as an increasing number of Staten Island residents are being admitted.
Tell us about your frontline hero
Whether it's a teacher, doctor, delivery person, or someone else, "CBS This Morning" wants to hear about your frontline hero.
What's the status of a second $1,200 stimulus check?
Negotiations for another stimulus package are likely to resume, but analysts predict a smaller round of funding.
Is it worth leaving your house for Black Friday sales?
A surge in coronavirus cases poses a dilemma for your holiday shopping, but experts have some advice.
Miami hospital preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
CBS News was granted rare access into Jackson Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 ward and the extremely cold freezer where the coronavirus vaccine will be stored.
Politics
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What's the status of a second $1,200 stimulus check?
Negotiations for another stimulus package are likely to resume, but analysts predict a smaller round of funding.
David Dinkins, NYC's first Black mayor, has died at 93
Calm, dignified, soft-spoken mayor had only one term due to a soaring murder rate, stubborn unemployment and his mishandling of a race riot in Brooklyn.
Feinstein will not seek Senate Judiciary Committee leadership
The senator from California said she'll be spending more time combating climate change.
New report details Trump effort to seize private land for border wall
The Justice Department has filed more than 100 lawsuits against landowners to seize their property along the U.S.-Mexico border.
GSA tells Biden team it can begin formal transition process
But Trump is vowing to continue his fight to overturn the election's results.
Entertainment
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"Jeopardy!" will resume production with a new interim host
The game show said it will have a "series" of interim hosts before announcing a permanent replacement for Alex Trebek.
Ken Jennings named interim host of "Jeopardy!"
Former "Jeopardy!" contestant Ken Jennings will serve as the first of multiple interim hosts of the show following Alex Trebek's death.
Two Baltimore Ravens players test positive for COVID-19
The team has a short week and is scheduled to play the division rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday.
Rapper Bad Bunny tests positive for coronavirus
The 26-year-old rapper, whose real name is Benito Martínez Ocasio, wasn't showing any major symptoms of the virus, his publicist said.
Taylor Swift wins third straight artist of the year award at AMAs
The Weeknd lost artist of the year but dominated the 2020 American Music Awards with multiple other wins.
Technology
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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.
Getting started with MagSafe, the iPhone 12's best new feature
Apple's new magnetic accessories and wireless chargers are expensive and clunky. They're also the coolest iPhone upgrade in years.
New York City wants to rein in the bots reading your resume
Most job applicants have no clue they're being evaluated by AI. The city wants to change that.
Fortnite apparently returning to iPhones after developers' end-around
Nvidia says its cloud gaming service can now run on Safari browser on iPhones and iPads and will soon enable users to access Fortnite.
Rocket Lab recovers first stage booster in key milestone
Splashdown shows booster can safely re-enter atmosphere as company works toward mid-air recovery
Science
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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.
Is this house under a convent in Israel the boyhood home of Jesus?
"I'm working off evidence," Professor Ken Dark told CBS News. "What's there on the ground is very consistent, very convincing."
COVID lockdowns' impact on greenhouse gas emissions a "tiny blip"
U.N. weather agency voices hope for lasting change after pandemic, but says reduction in greenhouse gases during lockdowns was just a "tiny blip."
Arctic temperatures are astonishingly warmer than they should be
The entire Arctic Circle was an average of 12 degrees Fahrenheit above normal this weekend.
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.
Health
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Watch Live: NYC mayor speaks as COVID facility set to open
The facility for COVID-19 patients is opening at the request of hospitals as an increasing number of Staten Island residents are being admitted.
Tell us about your frontline hero
Whether it's a teacher, doctor, delivery person, or someone else, "CBS This Morning" wants to hear about your frontline hero.
Miami hospital preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
CBS News was granted rare access into Jackson Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 ward and the extremely cold freezer where the coronavirus vaccine will be stored.
Pennsylvania limiting alcohol sales on Thanksgiving eve
"We are in a very disastrous situation," the governor said as the state is grappling with a surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
South Dakota governor resists mandate despite coronavirus surge
"This is cowboy country, man. And you try and tell someone to do something and they want to do the opposite," the mayor Sioux Falls said when asked why they don't enforce mask mandates.
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Americans are scared as virus surges. They're also resilient.
"I am already drained and overwhelmed," admits one nursing assistant. After getting sick another worker says, "You have to make it work."
Is it worth leaving your house for Black Friday sales?
A surge in coronavirus cases poses a dilemma for your holiday shopping, but experts have some advice.
Grocery store workers alarmed as coronavirus cases soar
"Everyone who works in my store is afraid of getting infected," said one Los Angeles supermarket employee.
GM to recall 6 million vehicles in U.S. to replace Takata airbags
The air bags, which can explode and spew shrapnel under high-heat conditions, have killed 27 people worldwide.
Pennsylvania limiting alcohol sales on Thanksgiving eve
"We are in a very disastrous situation," the governor said as the state is grappling with a surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
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In a first, San Francisco DA charges on-duty cop with homicide
District Attorney Chesa Boudin Boudin called the decision to file charges "historic."
Trump backer charged with assault after exhaling on protesters
Incident was caught on video and happened outside Trump golf club in Sterling, Virginia as pro- and anti-Trump demonstrators awaited his arrival.
Self-defense or murder? Shooting death divides a community
A young mother admits to killing her partner, telling police she had endured years of abuse and feared for her life. So why didn't everyone believe her?
Woman accused of setting fire, running over husband, speaks out
In an interview with "48 Hours," Linda Stermer maintains she doesn't know how the fatal fire started and that running over her husband with the family's van after he escaped the burning home was purely an accident.
Kyle Rittenhouse released from jail after posting $2M bond
Rittenhouse, who was extradited from Illinois to Kenosha, will return to court for a preliminary hearing in December.
Space
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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.
Iconic Arecibo Observatory faces demolition due to damage
Engineers recommend controlled demolition of the mortally wounded radio telescope in Puerto Rico.
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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
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.
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Holiday shopping: Supporting small businesses
This holiday season will be an important one for small businesses that have been hit hard throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data from the Opportunity Insights Economic Tracker based out of Harvard University, small business revenue in the U.S. has decreased by 31% compared to January 2020. Barbara Kahn, professor of marketing at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and author of "The Shopping Revolution," joins CBSN to discuss what to keep in mind ahead of Small Business Saturday.
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.
Long-term symptoms plague COVID long-haulers
Doctors are still searching for answers to why a portion of people who were diagnosed with COVID-19 are still suffering symptoms months later. Anderson Cooper reports.
Checking in on the 90+ Study on aging
Six years after our initial report, Lesley Stahl visits surviving members of the 90+ Study and finds out what scientists have learned from following the study's participants.
Student enrollment down during pandemic
As school started this fall during the pandemic, some of the largest school districts saw an unprecedented decrease in student enrollment. Sharyn Alfonsi reports on how districts mobilized to get kids in school this fall.