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.
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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.
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.
Stray bullet kills man eating Thanksgiving dinner inside home
The 25-year-old man had nothing to do with the shooting, according to authorities.
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.
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.
Northeast expected to see first significant snowfall of the season
Some areas could see see more than 8 inches of snow this weekend.
Musical theater legend Stephen Sondheim dies at 91
The composer and lyricist earned a Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (November 28)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program
Black Friday sales on track for record high
Holiday sales in November and December could top $200 billion, according to a forecast from Adobe.
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.
Millions expected to shop on Black Friday amid busy holiday season
According to the National Retail Federation, more than 108 million people plan to shop in stores or online on Black Friday.
Interior Dept recommends raising price to drill on public lands
But the report doesn't recommend banning drilling on public lands.
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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.
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.
Stray bullet kills man eating Thanksgiving dinner inside home
The 25-year-old man had nothing to do with the shooting, according to authorities.
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.
LeBron James fined $15,000 for making an "obscene gesture" during game
The incident comes days after James was suspended for an on-court altercation involving Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart.
Group of 20-30 robbers swarm Minnesota Best Buy on Black Friday
The theft resembles other mass robberies recently seen across the country.
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.
Musical theater legend Stephen Sondheim dies at 91
The composer and lyricist earned a Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015.
Dow plunges 900 points on new COVID-19 variant fears
Concerns about the variant are spurring a stock sell-off, as some European countries impose flight restrictions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.