This week on “Face the Nation,” despite groundbreaking advances with vaccines, America braces for its toughest test yet: COVID cases that are growing exponentially as we move into a new season. Source

Lawyer Beth George has a new title: Bagel consultant. She offers lessons in how to bake traditional New York-style bagels, as her company, BYOB Bagels, teaches restaurateurs and small business owners how to profit off the breakfast staple. Correspondent Martha Teichner finds out that baking the perfect New York-style bagel is not exactly a piece of cake. Source

The number of Republicans publicly saying the election is over has grown over the weekend. Source

Delaware’s Winterthur Museum houses a historic collection of elegant, stylish or downright weird soup tureens — serving bowls that dish out status, artistry and whimsy. Correspondent Rita Braver reports. Source

In Italy, tortellini in broth is traditionally a comfort food for the holidays. In 2020, this comforting dish — so simple, yet complex — is welcome in any season. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with chef and cookbook author Rolando Beramendi, and visits restaurants in Florence and Bologna for lessons in how this pasta favorite is made. Source

The Laird Family of New Jersey has been producing applejack, or apple brandy, for nine generations. Correspondent Mo Rocca drinks in the history of the alcoholic beverage that helped fortify a revolution, put at least one president in the White House, and is — even in these sobering times — keeping spirits up. Source

Dr. Anthony Fauci says “help is on the way” with vaccines, but urged Americans to continue taking precautions heading into the holidays. Source

The former national security adviser said the Trump administration is handing the Taliban a victory. Source

On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, Dr. Anthony Fauci and Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb sat down with Margaret Brennan Source

The following is a transcript of an interview with CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo that aired Sunday, November 22, 2020, on “Face the Nation.” Source