Proposition 47, a ballot measure approved by California voters, is transforming the state’s justice system. Crimes that were previously classified as felonies are now misdemeanors, and thousands in jail will be eligible for release. John Blackstone reports. Source
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Severe weather causes holiday headaches
A winter storm in the Northeast frustrated travelers on the busy Thanksgiving holiday and knocked out power to more than 300,000 homes and businesses. WBZ’s Katie Brace reports from Boston. Source
Anger in Ferguson cools after nights of outrage
Cooler weather and snow helped quell protests in Ferguson, Missouri. But tempers across the country continued to flare following a grand jury’s decision to not indict Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. Vladimir Duthiers reports. Source
Retailers expect strong start to holiday shopping season
The National Retail Federation is expecting Americans to spend more than $600 billion during the holiday shopping season, 4 percent more than last year. Don Dahler reports that lower gas prices mean consumers have an extra $40 billion to spend. Source
Tips for avoiding online shopping scams
Cybersecurity expert Brian Krebs exposes some of the biggest mistakes people make during the holiday shopping season. Source
“The Imitation Game” stars hit the red carpet
A real-life British war hero gets his due in the new Oscar contender, “The Imitation Game.” Suzanne Marques has today’s Eye on Entertainment report. Source
Bill Cosby loses yet another performance
A venue in Green Bay, Wisconsin cancelled an upcoming Bill Cosby performance, and the comedian was also removed from the advisory board of a North Carolina university. Also, Angelina Jolie directed the film “Unbroken,” which opens in December. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment news. Source
Massive East Coast storm disrupting holiday travel
Winter storm Cato is poised to make holiday travel problematical. Vicente Arenas reports on the storm’s potential impact and how people are responding. Source
Obama: “No sympathy” for violent acts in Ferguson
President Obama condemned violent protests in Ferguson, Missouri, but said he would work with peaceful protesters who want to see constructive change. Source
Preview: War and hunger
Scott Pelley reports from Jordan’s borders, where the U.N., led by its World Food Programme, has undertaken the task of feeding Syrian refugees. Watch Pelley’s full report on on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT. Source