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
Black Friday: The Super Bowl of shopping starts
Shoppers are crowding stores and websites as Black Friday shopping gets underway. Retail analyst Hitha Herzog spoke to CBSN about what stores are expecting. Source
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
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
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
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
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
Best shows to binge-watch over Thanksgiving
TVGuide.com editor-in-chief Mickey O’Connor and CBS News contributor Jamie Wax join CBSN to discuss the best shows to binge-watch over the Thanksgiving weekend. Source
Lack of clarity on coronavirus restrictions creating confusion for the public
Residents and businesses in several states are experiencing frustration over a lack of clarity in changing coronavirus restrictions. Utah is ending its statewide mask mandate, but the capital of Salt Lake City will continue to require face coverings. Danya Bacchus has more. Source