Poll finds many Americans hope to avoid political discussions at Thanksgiving
Four in 10 Americans hope to avoid talking about politics over Thanksgiving dinner this year, according to CBS News poll Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Saudis relieved by Trump’s reaction to Khashoggi’s death
President Trump said the U.S. will stand by Saudi Arabia, despite the CIA’s findings that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has reaction from Riyadh. Categories: National, US & World News
Trump defends decision to maintain strong ties to Saudi Arabia despite journalist’s death
The U.S. sanctioned 17 Saudi officials linked to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but President Trump said he will not scrap an arms deal with the Saudis or punish Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Massachusetts man has cooked Thanksgiving feast for strangers for 33 years
Scott Macaulay decided to cook Thanksgiving dinner for a group of people he didn’t know 33 years ago, and has been doing it ever since Categories: National, US & World News
CDC issues warning not to eat romaine lettuce amid E. coli outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people not to eat romaine lettuce amid a new outbreak of E. coli. At least 32 people have gotten sick in 11 states, including 13 who had to be hospitalized. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Millions of Americans hitting the road for Thanksgiving
More than 54 million Americans plan to travel at least 50 miles for the Thanksgiving holiday. The great majority of them will be on the road. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Puerto Rico asks Congress for “critical” hurricane recovery funds
Gov. Ricardo Rossello released a letter Tuesday asking the U.S. government to cover all costs linked to debris removal and emergency protective measures, among other requests Categories: National, US & World News
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Jeff Glor. Categories: National, US & World News
4 dead in New Jersey mansion arson fire
Bodies of a couple and their two children were found Tuesday as an arson fire swept through their sprawling estate in New Jersey Categories: National, US & World News
Obama calls Pelosi “one of the most effective legislative leaders” in U.S. history
In an interview with former adviser David Axelrod, President Barack Obama discussed Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic field in 2020 Categories: National, US & World News
Facebook exec says video contradicts police account of brother’s death
Ebele Okobi says the video, which hasn’t publicly been released, shows her brother being “tortured to death” as police Tase him Categories: National, US & World News
By the numbers: America’s deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history Categories: National, US & World News
Lawmakers denounce Trump’s backing of Saudis, despite Khashoggi killing
Republicans and Democrats condemned Trump’s decision to stand by Saudi Arabia, despite CIA’s assessment of the Saudi journalist’s murder Categories: National, US & World News
Federal judge tosses Mississippi abortion law
State wanted halt to abortions after 15 weeks
Ex-MSU president charged with lying to police in Nassar case
Lou Anna Simon was charged Tuesday with lying to police during an investigation of the handling of serial sexual abuser Larry Nassar Categories: National, US & World News
Mississippi Senate debate comes amid campaign controversy
Republican incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Mike Espy are participating in the only debate before the special election on Nov. 27 Categories: National, US & World News
Trump submits answers to Mueller’s team
President Trump’s legal team has submitted the president’s answers to special counsel Robert Mueller Categories: National, US & World News
Drugmaker Pfizer plans to raise prices on 41 prescription drugs
“Navigating the drug pricing maze can be very confusing and frustrating. Bob Herman, health care business reporter for Axios, joined CBSN to discuss his article on drug pricing in America. ” Categories: National, US & World News
DNA lD’s Harvard student’s killer after 50 years, prosecutor says
A DA says Michael Sumpter, now deceased, was the man who sexually assaulted and killed Jane Britton in 1969 Categories: National, US & World News
Major chickenpox outbreak in anti-vax hot spot
Thirty-six children in North Carolina have been diagnosed at a private school where many families claim religious exemption from vaccines Categories: National, US & World News
Trump backs Saudi Arabia despite killing of journalist
President Trump issued a statement standing by the U.S. alliance with Saudi Arabia despite the CIA’s assessment that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN with more. Categories: National, US & World News
Smoke from California wildfires could cause health risks
Smoke from the California wildfires is polluting the air across the state. Dr. Michael Jerrett, the chair of environmental health sciences at UCLA’s Fielding School of Public Health, joined CBSN to discuss the potential impact. Categories: National, US & World News
Dad confronts son’s bully, ends up helping him
Instead of flying off the handle, he was nice to the bully, and what he learned about the boy shocked him Categories: National, US & World News
Police apologize for helping kick black man out of yogurt shop
Police in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland have apologized for helping the owner of a frozen yogurt shop kick out a black man because employees said they felt uncomfortable Categories: National, US & World News