NASA aims to end reliance on Russia with first operational flight of Crew Dragon spacecraft. Source

The soaring number of COVID-19 cases is not stopping people traveling for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source

SpaceX and NASA are teaming up to send “Crew-1” to the International Space Station. Four astronauts are set for launch Saturday night from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It will include former Navy test pilot Victor Glover, a first-time flyer who will be the first Black astronaut to stay for a long-duration mission. Mark Strassmann reports. Source

China has officially congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on winning the 2020 election. The acknowledgment comes as CBS News projects Mr. Biden will win Arizona and election officials contradict President Trump’s claims of voter fraud. CBS News’ Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with the latest. Source

A record-breaking 150,000 COVID-19 cases were reported in the U.S. in just one day on Thursday, and that increase is straining hospitals’ resources. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports from Harwood Heights, Illinois, outside Chicago, and Dr. Bob Lahita join CBSN to discuss the safety measures being taken across the country and how to have a safe Thanksgiving celebration. Source

Claire McNear was lucky enough to spend one-on-one time with Alex Trebek before his passing. Her book, “Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider’s Guide to Jeopardy!” features her interviews with Trebek, several famous and not-so-famous “Jeopardy!” contestants, and gives an inside look at the beloved game show. Source

President Trump still refuses to accept the results of the election, as he spent Saturday golfing, waving to supporters and tweeting unverified conspiracy theories about widespread voter fraud. President-elect Biden meanwhile is pushing ahead with preparations to assume the office in January. Chip Reid has more. Source

China congratulated Joe Biden for winning the 2020 election on Friday, seemingly signaling an acceptance of the results. But tensions between the two countries continue to rise. Ramy Inocencio has more. Source

President-elect Biden insists the climate will be a top priority for his administration. And for America’s allies, there’s no time to waste. Roxana Saberi reports. Source

Several states are responding to a surge of new COVID cases after Texas and California both surpassed 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases since the pandemic began. Source