Retailers benefited from a boost in online shopping as consumers steer clear of brick-and-mortar stores. Source
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Trump campaign loses appeal in Pennsylvania
The Trump campaign has so far been largely unsuccessful in court. Source
200 tons of scaffolding removed from Notre Dame Cathedral
Reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral has reached a milestone. Crews removed the final piece of metal scaffolding threatening the stability of the church. Elaine Cobbe reports from Paris. Source
President Trump pushes baseless voter fraud claims as more of his campaign lawsuits fail
President Trump is still refusing to accept the results of the 2020 election, casting false doubt on the 80 million votes President-elect Biden received en route to his victory. Political reporter Eugene Scott of the Washington Post joined CBSN to break down the president’s baseless claims from the holiday weekend. Source
Nearly 7 million households at risk of eviction when moratoriums expire on Dec. 31
Millions of Americans could lose their homes at the end of the year when federal and local eviction moratoriums expire. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put a temporary ban in place in September, saying evictions could lead to a public health crisis. CBS News Moneywatch reporter Irina Ivanova explains how the situation has gotten worse since the beginning of the pandemic and how tenants could still owe back rent. Source
Black Friday 2020 TV deals from Walmart, Best Buy and Target
If you’ve been waiting all year to buy a new TV, you might want to see these Black Friday deals. ‘Tis the season to upgrade your big screen. Source
President-elect Biden urges Americans to stay safe over holidays
President-elect Biden is asking Americans to adhere to coronavirus guidelines and stay safe over the holidays, noting the shared sacrifice everyone in this country must take to keep one another safe. CBS News’ Nikole Killion joined CBSN with more on the message from the incoming administration. Source
Hyundai, Kia fined $137 million for delaying engine recalls
Penalties resolves three-year government probe into the automakers’ behavior, involving recalls of multiple models. Source
Scientist who allegedly led Iran’s military nuke program killed
Israel alleged Mohsen Fakhrizadeh led the Islamic Republic’s military nuclear program until its disbanding in the early 2000s. Source
South Korean lawmaker says Kim Jong Un ordered new executions
South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered at least two people executed, a lawmaker said. Source