Reflections on what to be thankful for amid the pandemic
While Thanksgiving 2020 be different than celebrations from past years, many are taking the time to pause and reflect on what they are still grateful for.
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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?
Minnesota governor discusses COVID mental health toll
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joins state mental health leaders to discuss resources available to the public as COVID-19 cases continue to take a mental and physical toll.
Biden COVID adviser on CDC travel guidelines
Dr. Atul Gawande of President-elect Biden's COVID-19 advisory board joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the CDC's guidelines on Thanksgiving travel and his concerns about the delay in the transfer of power from the Trump administration to the future Biden administration.
Trump continues to fight election results
President Trump is meeting with several Michigan Republican lawmakers as the state move towards certifying its election results, showing President-elect Joe Biden winning the state. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on the latest, and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about Mr. Trump's efforts to subvert the choice of voters in states he lost.
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NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, Former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster, and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Azerbaijan enters region ceded by Armenia
Azerbaijan said its army entered the first of three regions ceded by Armenia under a Russian-brokered peace deal. Also, hospitals are overwhelmed with coronavirus patients in Idlib, Syria's last opposition-controlled territory, and at least 37 people were killed in two days of unrest in Uganda as security forces try to quell protests triggered by the arrest of Bobi Wine, a popular musician running for president. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joined "CBSN AM" from Johannesburg with those headlines.
Florida Senator Rick Scott tests positive for coronavirus
Scott campaigned maskless at an indoor event last week for Republican Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler in Georgia.
The long-term effects of COVID-19
Sadie Nagamootoo was a 44-year-old personal trainer when she got COVID in March. She was able to recover at home and when she tested negative in May, she thought her life would return to normal, but it hasn't. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.
Denver mayor pleads with residents: "Please stay home"
Fifteen Colorado counties have now moved to "Level Red" due to a surge of COVID-19 cases.
Thousands suffering from post-COVID-19 "long haul" symptoms
Months after contracting COVID-19, seemingly healthy, active, younger people are experiencing what some doctors have started referring to as Post-acute COVID Syndrome. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.
COVID-19 patients swamp rural hospitals
COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise in all 50 states with more than 80,000 patients in hospitals across the country. According to the American Hospital Association, nearly 20% of Americans rely on rural hospitals, and they are quickly becoming overwhelmed. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joined "CBSN AM" from Rupert, Idaho, with how the small hospital there is handling the crisis.
Tyson suspends managers over COVID-19 betting claims
Biggest U.S. meat processor says former Attorney General Eric Holder will probe worker claims of "disturbing behavior."
Doctor responds to COVID task force
The White House coronavirus task force held its first public briefing in months, as the country continues to break its new daily record for COVID-19 cases. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports, and Dr. Bob Lahita, chairman of medicine at St. Joseph University Hospital, joined CBSN to discuss new guidelines from public health officials, and what precautions need to be taken ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Trump and Biden teams at odds over toll of transition delay
President-elect Biden said his lack of access to key information could damage recovery efforts and cost lives.
CDC urges Americans not to travel on Thanksgiving
The CDC's updated guidance says the safest way to celebrate is "at home with the people you live with."
Barber helps neighbor run restaurant
Aaron Kahn made the difficult decision to close his Jersey City, New Jersey, restaurant for a few weeks after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. When a neighboring barbershop owner found out, he stepped up and helped run the restaurant when Kahn's staff couldn't.
Small hospitals struggle with COVID-19 uptick
Carter Evans tours a hospital in rural Idaho coping with an uptick of COVID-19 patients. With bigger hospitals nearby nearly at capacity, makeshift rooms are becoming the new norm at small medical centers.
Storage challenges of vaccine distribution
While two major drug companies await approval from the FDA on their coronavirus vaccines, behind the scenes, they're drawing up plans to store, ship and distribute the doses. "CBS This Morning Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson shares how vaccine companies face some icy challenges.
Barber helps run neighbor's restaurant during COVID-19 pandemic
"Andre came to our rescue. And I want to be able to do that for somebody else if I can," the restaurant owner said.
White House warns the pandemic is worsening
Members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force held a briefing for the first time in months, warning that the pandemic is worsening even as vaccines offer hope for the future. David Begnaud reports.
HHS Secretary Azar on surge in COVID cases
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the surge in coronavirus cases across the country and whether information on the pandemic will be shared with President-elect Biden's transition team.
Rachel Maddow in emotional return after partner's COVID diagnosis
Urges people to "recalibrate" their lives, saying, "At one point, we really thought there was a possibility that it might kill her. ... This thing is scary as hell."
If you have to travel this Thanksgiving, do this
"There's nothing that is 100% protective unless you stay home alone, or with people who you've been in the same pod or protective bubble with," Dr. Jon LaPook said.
The icy challenge ahead for COVID-19 vaccine distributors
Dry ice is critical to transporting and storing the vaccines — but the nearly 1,000 minimum dose requirement is a challenge for rural areas.
California couple at center of surrogacy scandal arrested
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Iran's Houthi allies deny losing ground as Mideast crisis engulfs Yemen
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The life and travels of an alleged Chinese agent in the U.S.
Eva Marie Saint, "North by Northwest" star, dies at 102
Olympian accused of damaging Reflecting Pool seeks probe of potential misconduct
Christa Pike is conscious, speaking after botched execution, attorneys say
Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars admits to sprawling scheme
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