THE CDC says Americans should stay put this holiday season and only only celebrate with people in their own households. But AAA expects up 50 million people to travel for Thanksgiving. While overall numbers are still high, airlines are taking a hit. Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss how to travel safely this year. Source
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Legal problems Trump could face transitioning back into private life
As President Trump continues to fight the election outcome, officials in New York have ramped up investigations into his business dealings. New York Law School professor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Displaced owl found in Rockefeller Christmas could take flight as soon as Monday
An owl discovered in the branches of New York’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is recovering and may soon return to the wild. The owl, named “Rockefeller,” was hungry and dehydrated after spending 3 days stuck in the Christmas tree that was shipped 170 miles away from its original location. Source
British boy launches anti-bullying campaign with help of musical theater celebrities
Charlie Kristensen’s passion for musical theatre made him a target for bullies. But with the help of some of his musical idols, the 10-year-old was able to ignite a viral anti-bullying campaign to help other kids stand up for themselves. Ian Lee has more. Source
Navajo Nation’s kids try to adjust as pandemic forces schools to close
As many school districts suspend in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases, some demographics are suffering worse than others. CBS’s Lilia Luciano reports on a Native American Navajo community in New Mexico and how a lack of basic infrastructure makes remote learning nearly impossible. Source
Wauwatosa police still searching for suspect involved in mall shooting
Police in Wisconsin are still searching for the gunman who opened fire at a mall in Wauwatosa, a suburb in Milwaukee. The shooting occurred Friday night and left eight people injured. Source
SpaceX launches satellite from California to monitor sea levels
SpaceX on Saturday launched a rocket from California’s Vandenberg Air Force Base. The Falcon 9 rocket is carrying into orbit a satellite that will monitor sea levels for at least a decade. Source
Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan prompts security concerns
The Trump administration this week announced plans to withdraw 2,000 troops from Afghanistan by mid-January. Critics say the withdrawal could lead to more violence in the already war-torn country. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
Trump still falsely claims he won presidential election
As the virtual G20 summit kicked off Saturday, President Trump continued to falsely claim he won the presidential election. Mr. Trump also skipped a session focused on the coronavirus pandemic to play golf. Chip Reid has more. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, November 21, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Jamie Yuccas. Source