Accidental or not, Thanksgiving truly does bring people together, year after year. Source
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade celebrating 95 years
The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been delighting people in New York City and around the world for over nine decades. CBSN New York has a look back through the decades. Source
Preview of the new balloons in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
CBSN New York has a look at the balloons making their first appearance in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan. One new edition: an astronaut Snoopy that measures 4 stories tall and requires 90 handlers. CBSN New York’s Nina Kapur also gives us a look at the newest floats. Source
Balloons readied for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City
More than 3 million people are expected to enjoy the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday morning. Winds, however, may keep the iconic balloons grounded. CBSN New York’s Ali Bauman reports. Source
Amazon’s Alexa can now imitate emotions — here’s what it sounds like
Digital voice assistant can now speak with varying degrees of excitement and disappointment Source
11/27: CBS Evening News
Texas chemical plant explosions force evacuations; Fraudulent websites could target Black Friday shoppers. Source
5 dead after fire in Minneapolis public housing high-rise
Five people are dead and three others were hospitalized after a fire tore through the 14th floor of a high-rise in a Minneapolis neighborhood known as Little Mogadishu. CBS Minnesota reporter Bill Hudson speaks to relatives of some of the survivors. Source
11/27/19: Red and Blue
White House to determine participation in hearing; Next steps in the impeachment inquiry Source
60,000 forced to evacuate after explosions at chemical plant
Residents around a facility in East Texas were evacuated after a massive blast, while in South Carolina people around another plant were warned to stay indoors. Source
“Similar to a blast furnace”: 5 killed in Minneapolis fire
The building, owned by Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, houses many seniors and people with disabilities. Source