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The New Yorker boosts sales by stirring the pot

David Remnick is only the fifth person to hold the title of editor at The New Yorker. The weekly magazine is riding a new wave of popularity among young readers, and it’s Remnick (who’s been on the job for 17 years) that’s making it happen. Erin Moriarty of “48 Hours” profiles the editor behind the topics that many people are talking about. Source

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From “Star Wars” to “Joy,” a peek at holiday movie releases

Director, J.J. Abrams’ fresh look at the nearly 40-year-old “Star Wars” franchise is just one of more than 40 new releases hitting theaters in the last six weeks of the year. ScreenCrush.com managing editor and film critic Matt Singer joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss what to watch for among holiday releases. Source

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CNET lists top tech deals, stunts for Cyber Monday

Black Friday is just part of the holiday bargain hunt, so how can you find the best deals on electronics and just about anything else? CNET editor-at-large Tim Stevens joins “CBS This Morning” to give insider tips for holiday online shopping. Source

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Focus group ranks new holiday commercials

It’s not always the hottest bargains that attract shoppers. Holiday commercials are hitting the airwaves and the Internet, as retailers compete for business. Republican strategist and CBS News contributor Frank Luntz joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how a focus group responded to holiday commercials, second by second. Source

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Holiday travelers face heightened security, headaches

Sunday is expected to be the busiest travel day of the season. Nearly three million people will fly home. Airports around the country tightened security after the Paris attacks, and a worldwide travel alert from the State Department remains in effect. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what holiday travelers can expect. Source

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Pope Francis visits Kangemi slum in Kenya

Pope Francis received a rock star welcome when he arrived to address a stadium full of young people in Kenya. Earlier, he visited one of Nairobi’s vast slum areas. He travels to Uganda Friday before visiting the war-ravaged Central African Republic on Sunday. Allen Pizzey reports from Nairobi. Source

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What to watch for at the Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Thanksgiving Day Parade will start outside New York City’s Natural History Museum. “Entertainment Tonight” co-host Kevin Frazier and “The Insider” co-host Keltie Knight, who are anchoring the CBS coverage, join “CBS This Morning” from their front-row seats along the parade route. Source

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