The CDC is urging Americans not to travel and to celebrate the holidays with people living in their own home to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. However, TSA workers screened more than 3 million people this past weekend, marking the busiest three-day stretch since the start of the pandemic. Roger Dow, the president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, joins CBSN to discuss how Americans can stay safe ahead of Thanksgiving. Source
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Dow hits 30,000 as Trump signals exit from White House
Markets rose as Pennsylvania certified election results, confirming President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. Source
Biden introduces members of national security, foreign policy teams
Several of the president-elect’s nominees will make history if confirmed by the Senate. Source
Biden says his team is already talking with the Trump administration
The president-elect said talks are already underway, after the GSA gave the green light. Source
CDC now recommends 3 COVID tests for international travel
American travelers should now be tested three times for coronavirus, in addition to isolating, while traveling abroad. Source
More than 50 million Americans facing hunger in 2020, projections show
Feeding America projects 1 in 6 people, including 1 in 4 children, are experiencing food insecurity in 2020. Source
Demand surges at food banks as more than 50 million face hunger in 2020
About 40% of those who’ve sought food donations during the pandemic had never done so before, according to analysis from Feeding America. Mireya Villarreal reports on the growing struggle in America to feed families. Source
Trump brags about Dow as stocks soar with transition underway
President Trump made a sudden and strange appearance at the White House briefing room to highlight the stock market as the Dow soared on news that an official transition to President-elect Biden is underway. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Rainy forecast may impact outdoor Thanksgiving Day plans
People along the East Coast who plan on having an outdoor Thanksgiving dinner should be prepared for wet weather. CBS New York weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the forecast. Source
Coronavirus surge pushes hospitals to the brink
Federal health officials are reporting more than 1,000 hospitals across the U.S. are now critically short on staff amid the coronavirus pandemic. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source