Jane Pauley hosts a one-hour primetime special celebrating America’s love of animals in all shapes and sizes, Friday, November 27 Source

The Recording Academy is announcing the nominees for the 2021 Grammy Awards in a livestream from remote locations across the country. Source

President-elect Joe Biden can now formally begin his transition to the White House, after the General Services Administration designated him the “apparent winner’ of the November election. CBS News’ Bofta Yimam joined CBSN AM with details. Source

The event marks President Trump’s first time in public since the GSA told President-elect Joe Biden they’re ready to start the formal transition process. Source

The American Academy of Pediatrics says it has seen a 28% increase in COVID-19 cases among children in the last two weeks. Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician and founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joined CBSN with more on that and the alarming surge in cases nationwide ahead of Thanksgiving. Source

The COVID-19 pandemic dominated the discussions by world leaders at the G20 summit this weekend. Gita Gopinath, chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, breaks down the economic impact the pandemic, the IMF’s forecast for the global economy, and the leaders’ work on climate change. Source

Several of the president-elect’s nominees will make history if confirmed by the Senate. Source

The Tennessee Titans visit Indianapolis this week to face the Colts for the second time in a three-week span. The clash between the two clubs, each sporting a 7-3 record and coming off a dramatic overtime win, is likely to have a significant bearing on the AFC South race. Kickoff at Lucas Oil Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. EST/noon CST on Sunday, Nov. 29. Source

Back in August, Tik Tok user Emily Jacobsen posted a short original song she had written inspired by the film “Ratatouille.” As more people saw her video, they became inspired to create their own songs about the movie. Vladimir Duthiers has more on the evolution of this crowd-sourced musical. Source

Mindful of the surging pandemic, many families are taking every precaution to lower risks and have a safer Thanksgiving. Health officials warn traditions must change, masks must be worn, and meals should be eaten outside. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source