Admiral Lisa Franchetti is the new chief of naval operations, the first woman ever to be one of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Her appointment was held up, along with hundreds of others, by Sen. Tommy Tuberville. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more. Source
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Former Memphis police officer pleads guilty in connection with Tyre Nichols’ death
Ex-Memphis cop Desmond Mills Jr. pled guilty to federal and state charges Thursday for the beating death of Tyre Nichols. Mills became the first of five former Memphis police officers charged in connection with Nichols’ death to agree to a deal. CBS News’ Elise Preston reports. Source
“CBS Mornings” celebrates 100 days until the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on CBS
Nate Burleson is joined by special guests in Times Square outside the “CBS Mornings” studio, including analyst and former coach Bill Cowher, and The Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan, to kick of 100 days until the Super Bowl on CBS. A special guest is also in studio: the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Source
Blinken meeting with Israeli war cabinet to push for humanitarian pause in Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel Friday and is expected to press Israeli leaders for more humanitarian aid to be allowed into besieged Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more. Source
Best Samsung pre Black Friday appliance deals
Samsung is offering massive pre-Black Friday discounts on refrigerators, ranges, laundry appliances and more. Source
Investigators head to U.S. Antarctic research base after harassment claims
A recent report from the National Science Foundation found 59% of women said they’d experienced harassment or assault while in Antarctica. Source
Record-breaking Storm Ciarán kills 5 in Italy: “A wave of water bombs”
Storm Ciarán pushed into the country overnight, trapping residents in their homes, inundating hospitals and pushing cars down flooded roads. Source
The Uplift: A question with Jay-Z and equestrian for a day
Jay-Z sits down with Gayle King and answers a viral question that has fans debating on social media. A 90-year-old woman who loved riding horses dreams of getting back in the saddle. Plus, more inspiring stories. Source
3 tips to help you avoid winter blues when clocks “fall back”
Gaining an hour of sleep as daylight saving time ends Sunday might sound like a win, but experts say “falling back” can disrupt our health. Here’s some expert advice to help you cope. Source
Trump asks appeals court to stay gag order in D.C. case
Former President Donald Trump appealed the narrow gag order re-imposed by District Judge Tanya Chutkan last week. Source