Every Thanksgiving, the president ceremonially pardons one lucky turkey, rescuing it from the dinner plate. In 1997, the late Andy Rooney puts on the hat of muckraking journalist, investigating the fate of these birds. Will he uncover the next great White House scandal, Turkeygate? Source

Call it Andy Rooney’s “lost” Thanksgiving segment. We found this un-aired piece deep in the 60 Minutes archive, in which Andy teaches the proper technique to carve a turkey in three minutes and 36 seconds. Source

In 2009, Andy Rooney gives us a few tips on preparing Thanksgiving dinner. His advice: avoid the temptation of taking the easy way out. Source

In 2002, Andy Rooney defends Thanksgiving, a holiday squeezed out by businesses that seem to “sell-a-brate” Christmas a bit too soon. Source

As coronavirus cases surge in the U.S., many hospitals are reaching their breaking points. In New York City, in-person learning was canceled for the nation’s largest public school system after the city’s seven-day test positivity rate rose above 3%. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi reports on what’s happening across the country, and Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the decision to move New York City’s public schools to remote learning. Source

Dr. Rachel Levine announced targeted efforts earlier this week​ to stem a surge in COVID-19 cases. Source

Four-time Grammy winner Sam Smith is back with an emotional and uplifting third studio album, “Love Goes,” which delves into Smith’s mental health, heartbreak and journey to self-discovery and love. Smith tells Anthony Mason about learning to embrace their non-binary gender identity, facing ridicule and bullies, and the courage it took to come out. Source

Top global health agency official in Europe says if 95% of people wore masks, lockdowns “would not be needed,” as he reiterates stance against closing schools. Source

Monument Academy safely reopened amid the pandemic for its most vulnerable students with distance learning difficulties. The school’s CEO is the driving force behind its success. Jeff Pegues reports from Washington, D.C. Source

Smith released their third studio album, “Love Goes,” in October. Source