President Trump answered questions from reporters for the first time since the election, and said it would be “very hard” for him to concede. Also, President-elect Joe Biden called on Americans to do their part and stay calm in his Thanksgiving address. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
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Trump won’t concede but says he’ll leave White House if Electoral College votes for Biden
President Trump committed to leaving the White House in January if the Electoral College votes for Joe Biden, but says he’ll continue to contest the election results and still refuses to concede. Ben Tracy reports from the White House. Source
“48 Hours” investigates college freshman’s disappearance after podcast brings more attention to case
A popular podcast has heated up a case about a college freshman that vanished after attending a party at California Polytechnic State University in 1996. Police have had a prime suspect since the beginning, but no one has been charged with her disappearance. Jonathan Vigliotti reports for “48 Hours.” Source
The Black Friday movement to shop Black-owned businesses as they are the hit hardest by pandemic
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, 41% of Black-owned businesses have permanently closed, compared to 17% of White-owned businesses. Celebrities like Wyclef Jean are encouraging everyone to support people of color and buy Black this holiday season. Jericka Duncan has more. Source
First Black American Cardinal hopes to begin on “positive” note with Biden
Gregory called it “baffling” and “reprehensible” when President Trump visited the St John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, a day after protesters were forced away for his photo op. Source
Pope Francis to appoint Wilton Gregory as first African American cardinal
Washington, D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory will recieve his “red cap” from Pope Francis on Saturday, making him the first African American cardinal appointed. Chris Livesay reports. Source
Cyber crime spikes as online holiday shopping picks up
Consumers are shopping online more than ever since the start of the pandemic, and cyber criminals know it. The Federal Trade Commission says scams starting on social media have more than tripled since last year. Anna Werner reports. Source
What exit polls say about state of Georgia’s Senate runoffs
The pair of January runoff elections will determine whether Republicans or Democrats control the Senate. Source
Was backyard beeping coming from a missing teen’s watch?
A popular podcast raises intriguing questions about the disappearance of college freshman Kristin Smart Source
The Kristin Smart disappearance
A series of missteps left the Kristin Smart case unsolved. But a recent podcast has turned up the heat on the case and the one and only suspect. Source