According to a new FBI report, 2019 was the deadliest year on record for hate crimes in the U.S.. Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers, rabbi at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, joins CBSN AM to discuss the findings and the 2018 attack that killed 11 people at his synagogue, the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in U.S. history. Source
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Watch Live: Facebook, Twitter CEOs testify on election measures
Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey have promised lawmakers they would aggressively guard their platforms from being manipulated by foreign governments or used to incite violence around the election results. Source
Here’s what the CDC suggests for Thanksgiving amid the pandemic
Some may hold Thanksgiving meals outdoors – others may foregoing celebrating completely. Source
Nursing home COVID-19 cases increase as virus spreads across the country
As the country continues to break records for new coronavirus infections, cases at nursing homes are again spiking. The concern is that as cases rise in the community, the virus could spread to heath care workers who serve the most vulnerable. Carter Evans reports. Source
Officials nationwide struggle to contain coronavirus’ spread
Officials coast to coast are struggling to contain the pandemic’s spread, as many enact new restrictions amid growing concerns for their economies. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Eye Opener: Biden shares dire pandemic warning with Trump administration
As coronavirus cases rise, President-elect Joe Biden shared a dire warning with the Trump administration while the outgoing White House team continues to stall the presidential transition. Also, Georgia’s secretary of state is accusing South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham of attempting to manipulate the vote count in Georgia. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Taylor Swift says back catalog sold without her knowledge
“This was the second time my music has been sold without my knowledge,” she wrote. Source
Suspect tries to escape FBI using underwater “sea scooter”
Matthew Piercey allegedly spent 25 minutes underwater before he resurfaced and was handcuffed by FBI agents. Source
Hurricane Iota mimics Eta as it pounds Central America
Region already reeling from Eta’s punch two weeks ago faces new foe in Iota. Source
Inside Iran’s harrowing, sanctions-fueled coronavirus catastrophe
Our CBS News producer, a cemetery director and the man in charge of Iran’s testing program explain why the pandemic has hit the Islamic Republic so hard. Source