Michael Osterholm, of President-elect Biden’s COVID-19 advisory board, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss vaccine safety and the likely post-Thanksgiving coronavirus surge. Source
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Cargo companies balancing how to ship COVID vaccine and record online orders ahead of holiday season
The impending coronavirus vaccine is putting an extra strain on the postal system this holiday season. Experts expect 7 to 8 million packages to be delayed each day as cargo shippers prioritize vaccine distribution. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Taiwan largely returns to normal with COVID-19 under control on the island
In stark contrast to the United States, Taiwan has gone a remarkable 232 days without a single reported domestic COVID-19 case. Daily life has largely returned to normal. Ramy Inocencio reports on what life looks like in Taiwan during the pandemic, and why some Americans have relocated there. Source
New Orleans nurses travel to sister hospital to help during COVID-19 surge
In the beginning of the pandemic, nurses from Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, flew to New Orleans, where they helped nurses at Tulane Medical Center on the frontlines of COVID-19. Months later, nurses from Tulane were given the opportunity to return the favor – and many of them answered the call. Source
Governor blocks release of Charles Manson follower again
Leslie Van Houten is serving a life sentence for helping Manson and others kill Leno LaBianca and his wife in 1969. Source
How Cher is helping save the world’s loneliest elephant
Kaavan languished for 35 years in a Pakistani zoo without proper care, but thanks to an effort spearheaded by a pop music icon, a new day is dawning. Source
When will employers stop hassling Black workers over their hair?
“I felt it was too much control over who I am,” recounts one employee who was challenged on her hairstyle. Source
Missing man found clinging to capsized boat 86 miles off Florida
The U.S. Coast Guard had been searching for signs of Stuart Bee since he was reported missing on Friday. Source
11/29/2020: Securing the Election, The Last Slave Ship, James Corden
Chris Krebs speaks to 60 Minutes; Then, The story of the last known slave ship; And, James Corden: The 60 Minutes interview Source
CBS Weekend News, November 29, 2020
Millions of Thanksgiving travelers returning home amid COVID-19 surge; Americans begin early Christmas decorating after rough year Source