Former “Jeopardy!” contestant Ken Jennings will serve as the first of multiple interim hosts of the show following Alex Trebek’s death. Source
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“Jeopardy!” will resume production with a new interim host
The game show said it will have a “series” of interim hosts before announcing a permanent replacement for Alex Trebek. Source
GM to recall nearly 6 million vehicles in U.S. to replace Takata air bags
The air bags, which can explode and spew shrapnel under high-heat conditions, have killed 27 people worldwide. Source
General Motors to recall 5.9 million vehicles to replace Takata airbags
The federal government has ordered General Motors to recall 5.9 million SUVs and big pickup trucks as part of a larger effort to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bags. Source
Biden announces top foreign policy and national security picks
President-elect Joe Biden is signaling a dramatic shift in U.S. policy abroad, naming his picks for senior posts on his national security and foreign policy teams. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Grandmother and young man celebrate Thanksgiving together again after 2016 accidental text
A smartphone mixup brought two strangers together for a holiday feast in 2016, and a remarkable friendship developed. This Thanksgiving, they’re leaning on each other more than ever. Jamie Yuccas shares their story. Source
Miami hospital prepares for coronavirus vaccine distribution
CBS News got rare access inside Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami that will be among the first to receive Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine. Mireya Villarreal shows us how health care workers are preparing for its distribution. Source
Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trial shows up to 90% effectiveness
The coronavirus vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford is up to 90% effective in preventing the disease, with clinical trials also showing that it may stop transmission among people. Charlie D’Agata continues our series “Racing to a Cure.” Source
Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite urgent COVID-19 warnings
As coronavirus cases soar, millions of people are sticking to their Thanksgiving travel plans despite the CDC urging them to stay home. Kris Van Cleave takes a look. Source
South Dakota gripped by pandemic as governor resists mask mandate
South Dakota has reported more coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths over the last week — per capita — than anywhere else in the country. David Begnaud takes a closer look. Source