The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn’t released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. The pair opened up to CBS Saturday Morning about their fictional personas and that long hiatus earlier this week. Source
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Drunk driver who killed four siblings in wrong-way crash sentenced
A drunken driver who was traveling the wrong way on a Wisconsin highway has been sentenced to more than 35 years in prison. Source
Kayaker’s leg amputated after 20-hour rescue to free him from rocks
Officials said the man, a tourist in his 60s, was kayaking with friends in the Franklin River when he slipped and became trapped. Source
Trump announces more administration picks, including treasury secretary
President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to make nominations to key posts in his incoming administration. On Friday, Trump made choices for treasury secretary, CDC director, FDA commissioner and surgeon general, among others. Here’s what to know about the flurry of announcements. Source
National Women’s Soccer League to play championship game tonight
The Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit are set to face off in the National Women’s Soccer League championship game today. The teams are playing at CPKC Stadium, Kansas City’s newest venue – and the first stadium built specifically for women’s sports. The game will start at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Source
Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court. Source
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 11 in Beirut as diplomats push for cease-fire
The strikes, which destroyed an eight-story building and left a crater in the ground, were the fourth in Beirut in less than a week. Source
Eye Opener: Conor McGregor held liable for sexual assault in Ireland by civil jury
Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor is being ordered to pay $250,000 in a sexual assault case. Meanwhile, two major movies — “Gladiator II” and “Wicked” — are set to make a splash at the box office this weekend. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source
Brothers turn school bus into dream brewery
Oklahoma City has become a destination for craft beer lovers, dubbed as one of the best beer cities in the nation and home to many breweries. Michelle Miller visited the Big Friendly, an award-winning brewery, to see how two brothers turned a school bus into a dream. Source
How chef and activist Andrew Zimmern practices gratitude at the Thanksgiving table
Today in a special Thanksgiving edition of the Dish, Dana Jacobson sits down with chef, cookbook author and social activist Andrew Zimmern. He’s made a name for himself with his activist persona and versatile cooking, earning recognition and awards — including an Emmy. But when it comes to Thanksgiving, Zimmern takes time to reflect on the darker times of his life — and celebrates where he is now. Source