"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.
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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.
Nasdaq, S&P 500 close at record high as investors bank on vaccine
Hope that pandemic can be halted propels Wall Street to its third weekly gain in the past four weeks.
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.
Shoppers spent record $5.1 billion on Thanksgiving
Retailers benefited from a boost in online shopping as consumers steer clear of brick-and-mortar stores.
Restaurant employees out of work again as virus resurges
Laying off food service workers with families is the hardest part of the job, restaurant owners say.
Economists fear "double dip" recession is coming
Job losses may accelerate, experts warn, if Washington politicians fail to pass a stimulus bill by the end of the year.
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.
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."
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?
Tony Hsieh, retired Zappos CEO, has died at 46
Hsieh recently retired from Zappos after 20 years leading the company.
Black Friday 2020 TV deals from Walmart, Best Buy and Target
If you've been waiting all year to buy a new TV, you might want to see these Black Friday deals. 'Tis the season to upgrade your big screen.
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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.
Sarah Fuller makes history as first woman to play in Power 5 game
Fuller kicked off at the start of the second half of Saturday's game against Missouri as the crowd cheered.
Iran's supreme leader vows revenge for scientist's killing
Iran has blamed the slaying of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh on Israel.
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.
U.S. women's soccer team shows support for Black Lives Matter
"We love our country, and it is a true honor to represent America," defender Crystal Dunn said. "It is also our duty to demand that the liberties and freedoms that our country was founded on extend to everyone."
Tony Hsieh, retired Zappos CEO, has died at 46
Hsieh recently retired from Zappos after 20 years leading the company.
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.
L.A. County prohibits most gatherings between households
The order will begin on November 30.
Earth is way closer to a supermassive black hole than we thought
But scientists say not to worry.
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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.
Retirement
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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
World
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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.
Scientist who allegedly led Iran's military nuke program killed
Israel alleged Mohsen Fakhrizadeh led the Islamic Republic's military nuclear program until its disbanding in the early 2000s.
U.S.
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Earth is way closer to a supermassive black hole than we thought
But scientists say not to worry.
Sarah Fuller makes history as first woman to play in Power 5 game
Fuller kicked off at the start of the second half of Saturday's game against Missouri as the crowd cheered.
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.
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.
U.S. women's national soccer team shows support for Black Lives Matter
"We love our country, and it is a true honor to represent America," defender Crystal Dunn said. "It is also our duty to demand that the liberties and freedoms that our country was founded on extend to everyone."
Politics
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Trump campaign loses appeal in Pennsylvania
The Trump campaign has so far been largely unsuccessful in court.
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.
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"
More than 1.7 million copies of Obama book sold in a week
In its first day, 887,000 units of the book were sold – the largest single-day sales total for the publisher.
Entertainment
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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.”
Haim sisters on their new album
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 spoke to Anthony Mason about creating music for the new album, and their love of being on tour.
Technology
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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.
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.
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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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.
CDC warns U.S. COVID-19 death toll could hit 321,000 by mid-December
By mid-December, hospitals could be overflowing with coronavirus patients in many parts of the country.
Expert sees "nothing sinister" amid questions over vaccine's data
AstraZeneca and Oxford University acknowledged a manufacturing error that raised questions about preliminary results of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine.
Supreme Court bars COVID limits on church, synagogue attendance
The temporary ban on measures imposed by New York state on religious gatherings won't actually have an impact now as restrictions have been eased in the state.
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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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."
Massive unemployment fraud found in California prisons: Prosecutors
California has paid out at least $140 million in benefits and at least 158 claims have been filed for 133 inmates on death row, according to Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert.
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
What do we know about the nation's next first lady?
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.
How the pandemic impacted Black Friday s
Fewer shoppers braved long lines and went into stores on Black Friday, but the coronavirus didn't stop people from shopping for the holidays. Venkatesh Shankar from the Center for Retailing Studies at Texas A and M University joins with more.
Biden COVID-19 adviser on holidays
Dr. Celine Gounder, a member of President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 advisory board, told CBS News' Omar Villafranca that an increase in coronavirus cases, and eventually deaths, is expected in the weeks following Thanksgiving.
12 million Americans set to lose unemployment benefits
A new study estimates that 12 million people who lost their jobs during the Coronavirus pandemic will lose crucial unemployment benefits on December 26. Some experts say it could have a detrimental impact on the nation's already struggling economy. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joined Omar Villafranca to discuss.