Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller could make history Saturday as the first woman to play in a Power 5 football game. The goalkeeper for Vanderbilt’s women’s soccer team, Fuller was tapped to suit up after several players had to quarantine due to COVID-19 testing. Source
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How coronavirus pandemic impacted Black Friday spending
Fewer shoppers braved long lines and went into stores on Black Friday, but the coronavirus didn’t stop people from shopping for the holidays. Venkatesh Shankar from the Center for Retailing Studies at Texas A and M University joins with more. Source
Biden COVID-19 adviser: Many who celebrated Thanksgiving with family or friends will be in ICUs over Christmas
Dr. Celine Gounder, a member of President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 advisory board, told CBS News’ Omar Villafranca that an increase in coronavirus cases, and eventually deaths, is expected in the weeks following Thanksgiving. Source
How Trump’s unverified voter fraud claims are impacting Georgia’s Senate runoff
The January 5th Senate runoff in Georgia could determine which party controls the Senate in the Biden administration. As President Trump continues to launch baseless claims against the integrity of the 2020 election, there has been a growing distrust among his supporter in the election’s results. However, on Friday, the president urged his followers to not boycott the election and to back the Republican candidates come January to prevent Democrats from taking control of the Senate. Emma Hurt, a political reporter at Atlanta NPR station WABE News, joins CBSN with the latest on the January runoff. Source
Study: 12 million Americans set to lose unemployment benefits after Christmas
A new study estimates that 12 million people who lost their jobs during the Coronavirus pandemic will lose crucial unemployment benefits on December 26. Some experts say it could have a detrimental impact on the nation’s already struggling economy. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joined Omar Villafranca to discuss. Source
Earth is way closer to a supermassive black hole than we thought
But scientists say not to worry. Source
Titans Activate Punter Brett Kern from Injured Reserve, While Also Activating LB David Long from Reserve/COVID-19 List
The Titans also activated cornerback Tye Smith from Injured Reserve while also promoted long snapper Matt Overton to the active roster. Source
Sarah Fuller makes history as first woman to play in Power 5 game
Fuller kicked off at the start of the second half of Saturday’s game against Missouri as the crowd cheered. Source
College basketball returns as coronavirus surges around U.S.
A new college basketball season is underway with a look and feel unlike any other. A lack of high fives, an emphasis on social distancing and three-day-per-week COVID-19 testing are just some of the changes some university teams are making so that the NCAA can play during the coronavirus pandemic. Dana Jacobson checks in with coaches around the country to find out how they are preparing and protecting their players and staff. Source
Sarah Fuller makes history as she suits up for Power 5 game
She could make history as the first woman to play in a game. Source