When a federal order limiting evictions expires at the end of the year, millions of Americans face the risk of losing their homes. Experts say it could have a ripple effect on kids trying to learn. Source
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60 Minutes follows up with nonagenarians from 90+ Study
Four of the eight men and women over the age of 90 who were featured in a 2014 60 Minutes story are still alive and participating in the 90+ Study. See the update, Sunday. Source
Growing up during two World Wars and living past 99
Three participants in a landmark study of men and women over the age of 90 reflect on growing up between two World Wars and during the Great Depression Source
New insights from study of people age 90 and above
Six years after our initial report, Lesley Stahl visits surviving members of the 90+ Study and finds out what scientists have learned from following the study’s participants. Source
NYC nurses start initiative that helps hospitalized patients vote
More Americans turned out to vote in the 2020 election than any other in history. That included an effort by some Lenox Hill nurses who made sure their patients got a chance to cast their ballots. Nikki Battiste has more on the “Vote North” initiative. Source
Trump legal team disavows association with lawyer Sidney Powell
“Sidney Powell is practicing law on her own,” the Trump campaign said in a statement. Source
Schools saw unprecedented drop in enrollment during pandemic
As school started this fall during the pandemic, some of the largest school districts saw an unprecedented decrease in student enrollment. Sharyn Alfonsi reports on how districts mobilized to get kids in school this fall. Source
Hoping there will be no more Thanksgivings like this one
“When families gather on Thursday, there will likely be fewer places at the table.” Lesley Stahl with parting words about this week’s holiday. Source
Long-term symptoms afflicting COVID-19 patients
Doctors are still searching for answers to why a portion of people who were diagnosed with COVID-19 are still suffering symptoms months later. Anderson Cooper reports. Source
Countries struggling with 2nd coronavirus wave
Countries across the globe continue to suffer a devastating spike of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Canada has been plunged into a lockdown while Europe is emerging once again as the epicenter of the pandemic. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source