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Latest CBS News Videos - "The Flavorists" | 60 Minutes Archive - Over Thanksgiving weekend in 2011, Morley Safer reported on the multibillion-dollar food flavoring industry and how supertasters used secret formulas to "hijack" our brains with irresistible flavors. 18M ago - 13:53

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Butterball hotline turkey expert shares tips -- For those taking the lead in the kitchen this Thanksgiving, it can be a lot of pressure to deliver that juicy, well-seasoned turkey. Mary Alice Coffey, an expert with Butterball's Turkey Talk-Line, joins CBS News with cooking tips.

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93-YEAR-OLD MATRIARCH PUSHES FAMILY TO BE ACTIVE -- Americans of all ages are becoming more active. Leading the way are young people between 14 and 24, and women over 65. Mark Strassmann met a family whose 94-year-old matriarch is leading the charge.

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Suspect in National Guard shooting identified as Afghan national. Here's what we know.

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What's open and closed on Thanksgiving? Here's what to know. -- Shoppers will need to plan ahead as some grocery stores and retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving or have reduced hours.

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How to find the best Black Friday deals on electronics, toys and more -- These are the best days to shop for appliances, toys, clothing and more throughout the holiday season, according to retail experts.

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Why tariffs might make real Christmas trees more attractive this holiday season -- The price of imported plastic Christmas trees is up, the majority of which are made in Asia and subject to tariffs introduced by President Trump earlier this year.

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Young mother deported from Minnesota to Honduras without her infant -- After being deported from Minnesota last week, a young mother says she's back in Honduras without her 8-month-old child.

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Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say -- The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.

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Death row inmate with dementia dies of natural causes -- A Utah man who was spared execution this fall after developing dementia during his 37 years on death row has died of apparent natural causes.

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Exclusive - FDNY commissioner explains why he's leaving role over Mamdani win - FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker speaks for the first time in an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" about his decision to resign after Zohran Mamdani's mayoral win in New York City. 22H ago

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Maps show where storms threaten Thanksgiving travel across the U.S. -- Two storm systems are forecast to bring rain, snow and powerful winds to various parts of the U.S. this week, in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.

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Number of non-criminal detainees arrested by ICE surged 2,000% under Trump -- The number of immigration detainees without criminal records held in detention after getting arrested by ICE has increased by over 2,000% since the start of the second Trump administration.

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Noem made decision not to turn around deportation flights after judge's order, DOJ says -- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem made the final decision to allow a group of deportees to be handed over to El Salvador after a judge said their flights must be returned to the U.S., the DOJ said.

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Accusations of "sedition" spark uproar. Here's what the law says. -- Six Democratic lawmakers are facing federal inquiries after they recorded a video urging military service members not to follow unlawful orders.

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FBI opens inquiry into Democrats over "illegal orders," lawmakers say

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Pentagon says it's investigating Kelly for breach of military law after video

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Trump administration orders review of refugees who entered under Biden, memo shows -- The Trump administration has directed a review of refugees admitted under former President Joe Biden, part of an effort to identify potential reasons that would disqualify them from being able to stay.

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National Park Service to hike entrance fees for foreign visitors -- The fee change for international visitors will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the Interior Department.

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3 smart mortgage moves to make before a December Fed rate cut -- The chances of a December Fed rate cut are surging. Here are three things homebuyers should do before that happens.

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: November 26, 2025?

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3 MORTGAGE INTEREST RATE SCENARIOS TO KNOW FOR 2026, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS

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5 smart debt relief techniques to explore this Black Friday -- Overwhelmed by high-rate debt? These strategies could help you find relief during the holiday shopping season.

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How serious is medical debt?

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Is there any way to get rid of medical debt?

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How much will a $100,000 CD account earn in 2026? -- Interest earnings on a CD account of this size can be substantial (and they can be earned relatively quickly).

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How much can a $50,000 CD account earn in 2026?

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What are the best CD interest rates going into 2026?

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Campbell's fires executive who disparaged its food as for "poor people" -- Campbell's said it has fired Martin Bally, an executive who allegedly said the company's products were for "poor people."

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These 19 cooking pans could leach lead into your food, FDA warns -- Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.

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How Medicare's lower prices for 15 medications could impact your costs -- The Trump administration tapped a Biden-era rule to negotiate lower prices on 15 widely used medications for seniors.

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The U.S. urgently needs air traffic controllers. Here's what the job requires. -- Aviation experts worry that the recent government shutdown could make it hard for the U.S. to recruit a new generation of air traffic controllers.

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AI can already do the work of 12% of America's workforce, MIT study says -- AI is swiftly reshaping America's labor market, performing many technical and cognitive tasks across a range of industries, study says.

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D.C. shooting suspect identified, sources say -- The suspect in Wednesday's Washington, D.C., shooting of two National Guardsmen is 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, multiple law enforcement officials tell CBS News. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports and Jeff Harp, retired assistant special agent in charge for the FBI, joins with his analysis.

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At least 44 killed in Hong Kong high-rise fire -- At least 44 people are confirmed dead and hundreds more are missing after a high-rise apartment complex caught on fire in Hong Kong. A number of people reportedly have been arrested. Holly Williams has the latest.

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Russia-Ukraine peace deal in delicate state -- The Kremlin said on Wednesday it is "premature" to say a peace deal with Ukraine is near. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Then, Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for NOTUS, and Tom LoBianco, editor and co-founder of 24sight News, join to discuss.

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CBS Evening News - 2 guardsmen shot in D.C. attack, officials say - Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot and critically wounded while on duty in Washington, D.C. They were ambushed just blocks from the White House, and the suspect was taken into custody. Nicole Sganga has the latest. 12H ago - 03:15

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Heavy snow snarls traffic ahead of Thanksgiving -- Across the Midwest, the first snowstorm of the season came at the worst time for Thanksgiving travel. Heavy snow fell in parts of Minnesota, North Dakota and western Wisconsin -- as much as 17 inches in some places. Jonah Kaplan reports, and Rob Marciano has the forecast. Then, Kris Van Cleave has more on the millions of Americans traveling by car.

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Man donates kidney to 9-year-old stranger -- Nick Kolor makes a living teaching people how to breathe underwater in the Florida Keys, but at 25 he decided to take an even bigger plunge helping one person to live through a kidney donation. Elaine Quijano has the story.

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Why more may choose real Christmas trees this year -- With Thanksgiving coming, Christmas trees will soon be going up in homes all over America. Most artificial trees are made overseas, and the president's tariffs are making them more expensive. At the same time, prices of real trees are holding steady. Omar Villafranca reports.

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60 Minutes - Montana's fight to block public land sales - This summer, Montana rallied to kill a congressional proposal that would have opened the door to the sale of public land. Residents there stress the importance of those spaces. Nov 23 - 13:10

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The rooms left behind after school shootings -- For many parents of children killed in school shootings, bedrooms left behind are a devastating reminder of what was taken. Several parents share an emotional look inside these empty rooms.

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Ukrainian survivors recount deadly bus attack -- Ukrainians live in fear of Russian attacks. In one of the war's deadliest attacks, a missile destroyed a city bus in Sumy traveling between a university, the mall and the airport.

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What goes into testing Anthropic's AI -- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns of the potential dangers of fast moving and unregulated artificial intelligence, while also racing against competitors to develop advanced AI.

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Chess boxing: a sport where brain meets brawn -- Chess boxing, a sport testing both brains and brawn, has been steadily rising in popularity. It's been a big hit in Russia, with the U.S. now catching up, one fighter at a time.

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