Despite the coronavirus reaching record highs, the National Retail Federation predicts that holiday spending could actually increase this year. Nikki Battiste has more on what Americans are buying this holiday season, and why. Source

Millions of Americans traveled for the Thanksgiving holiday, despite warnings from health officials. Dr. Celine Gounder, a member of President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 advisory board, joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss the impact of all that travel, and what steps the Biden administration is prepared to take to stop the pandemic’s surge. Source

Consumers are shopping online more than ever since the start of the pandemic, and cyber criminals know it. The Federal Trade Commission says scams starting on social media have more than tripled since last year. Anna Werner reports. Source

The president said it would be a “mistake” for the Electoral College to uphold what he claims, without proof, was an election marred by “massive fraud.” Source

Nation marks nontraditional Thanksgiving as pandemic alters plans; Restaurant owner receives help after offering free meals to the homeless. Source

By mid-December, hospitals could be overflowing with coronavirus patients in many parts of the country. Source

President Trump spent Thanksgiving morning on the golf course before speaking with members of the military via video call. President-elect Joe Biden and his family gave up their usual large gathering because of the pandemic. Ben Tracy reports. Source

While this Thanksgiving celebration was very different from past ones at home, U.S. service members say there’s still plenty to feel grateful for. Source

People from all over the world have reached out to help the owner of a Washington, D.C., restaurant that is known for providing free meals to the homeless. Source

The California Highway Patrol came to the rescue of a hiker who was pinned by a falling boulder while he was out in the mountains near Calistoga. Jamie Yuccas shares his story. Source