Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, has announced he is withdrawing from consideration. This comes after Gaetz visited Capitol Hill to rally support among lawmakers for his confirmation. Margaret Talev, a contributor at Axios, joins CBS News with more. Also, Olivia Rinaldi reports on the Trump team reaction. Source
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Which Thanksgiving foods can go through airport security?
As record travelers prepare to fly for Thanksgiving, here’s what to know about transporting food through TSA checkpoints. Source
Inside the confirmation process for Matt Gaetz
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, is facing a tough road in his confirmation process as calls continue for the release of a House Ethics Committee report on sexual misconduct allegations against the former congressman. NOTUS political reporter Reese Gorman joined CBS News to discuss what the confirmation process could look like for Gaetz. Source
McDonald’s to serve up a McValue offering in 2025. Here’s what it includes.
McDonald’s wants to make dining at its restaurants affordable for customers again with new value offerings. Source
Shelby Lynne on how personal struggles and friendships impacted her music
Singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne opens up about her new album and how her friendships helped save her when she thought her recording career could be over. Source
Actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
The state’s highest court ruled a special prosecutor’s decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him. Source
Malcolm Washington talks “The Piano Lesson” and directing his first feature
Making his feature directorial debut, Malcolm Washington brings August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play to the screen with help from his father, Denzel Washington and sister, Katia. Source
College basketball player collapses and dies after workout
Kaiden Francis was a freshman basketball player from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and had recently passed multiple health screenings. Source
Banana taped to wall sells for $6.2 million at NYC art auction
A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million at an art auction in New York on Wednesday. Source
Stapleton wins 4 awards, Morgan Wallen named Entertainer of the Year at CMAs
Chris Stapleton took home four awards at the Country Music Association Awards, including song of the year and male vocalist of the year, but Morgan Wallen grabbed the night’s biggest prize, entertainer of the year. Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville country music reporter for the Tennessean, joined CBS News to recap the ceremony. Source