For nearly 90 years, the Empire State Building has not only defined the skyline of New York, it has also stood as a symbol of American ingenuity and determination. In honor of the soaring tower’s creators, the nations first Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman, headed to the observation deck with pianist Jon Batiste. Here is their performance of “The Republic Rising,” an original composition created for “CBS This Morning.” Source
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Worldview: Hong Kong tensions, Albania quake toll, and more
Rylee Carlson joins CBSN with a roundup of world headlines from London: Hong Kong reopens a major tunnel and clears Polytechnic university following protests; the death toll rises after an earthquake in Albania; and Japanese lawmakers got likes and laughs on social media when they tried out foldable polygon helmets during an earthquake emergency drill. Source
Jeff Goldblum on his debut in New York City, exploring the world in new show
Acting legend Jeff Goldblum has starred in popular Hollywood movies like “Jurassic Park,” “The Fly,” and “Independence Day.” But it’s right here in the Big Apple where he got his start. Goldblum joins “CBS This Morning” from atop the Empire State Building, just blocks from where he made his Broadway debut. Now, he explores the world in his new show “The World According to Jeff Goldblum.” Source
Thanksgiving travelers face heavy snow and hurricane-force winds
The weather could bring misery for millions of Thanksgiving travelers with heavy snow in the upper Midwest and hurricane-force winds in California. The snow has been blamed for at least one deadly crash, and the storm is moving toward the Northeast. Don Dahler reports. Source
Empire State Building’s long history reveals secret floor, timeless views
As part of our exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Empire State Building renovations, “CBS This Morning” got to visit parts of the building that most visitors never see. “CBS This Morning” co-hosts Gayle King, Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil take you on a journey to uncover its secrets, from dozens of feet underground to way up to the 104th-and-half floor. Source
How skyscrapers around the world measure up to the Empire State Building
The Empire State Building was once the tallest structure on earth. But eventually, architects and engineers in the U.S. and other countries figured out ways to take construction to even greater heights. Adriana Diaz, Imtiaz Tyab, Ramy Inocencio and Mireya Villarreal report. Source
Sneak peek: Mandy Stavik: The Case No One Could Forget
All new: How a bakery worker’s secret plan to recover DNA from a discarded Coke can helped investigators solve the cold case of a college student murdered over Thanksgiving weekend. “48 Hours”‘ Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, November 30 at 10:01/9:01c on CBS. Source
Eye Opener at 8: Texas chemical plant explodes
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
A look at the newly renovated 80th floor of the Empire State Building
“This is the first time that our visitors get to see New York City on the 80th floor,” said Jean-Yves Ghazi, president of the Empire State Building Observatory. Source
The Republic Rising: Honoring the Empire State Building
The nation’s first Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman, and pianist Jon Batiste collaborate in this original composition honoring the Empire State Building Source