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
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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
Ireland declares Santa’s work “essential” so he can dodge quarantine
Foreign Minister Simon Coveney reassured kids that even with a “very, very different Christmas in 2020, the visit of Santa Claus will be something that will remain consistent.” Source
Trump says he’ll “certainly” leave if election results formalized
The president said it would be a “mistake” for the Electoral College to uphold what he claims, without proof, was an election marred by “massive fraud.” Source
CBS Evening News, November 26, 2020
Nation marks nontraditional Thanksgiving as pandemic alters plans; Restaurant owner receives help after offering free meals to the homeless. Source
CDC warns U.S. COVID-19 death toll could hit 321,000 by mid-December
By mid-December, hospitals could be overflowing with coronavirus patients in many parts of the country. Source
California crews rescue hiker pinned for hours by boulder
The California Highway Patrol came to the rescue of a hiker who was pinned by a falling boulder while he was out in the mountains near Calistoga. Jamie Yuccas shares his story. Source