Scott Prendergast, the creator and executive producer of CBS' "So Help Me Todd," joins CBS News' Jamie Wax to discuss how helping his estranged mother find her husband after he disappeared prompted him to write a TV series about the experience. He shares how the series at it's core is about parenting, and how becoming a father himself two years ago helped him reevaluate his own relationship with his mother. Prendergast talks about casting Marcia Gay Harden as the successful lawyer Margaret Wright and Skylar Astin as her son, Todd.

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Tens of millions of Americans head out in search of Black Friday deals. President Biden promises another push for stricter gun control laws, in the wake of America's latest mass shootings. Legislative action on guns will be harder when Republicans take control of the House in the new year. The president is pushing for billions more dollars in aid to Ukraine, on top of advanced weapons systems and other assistance that have already helped Ukraine's military roll back Russian gains. New research shows vaccinated Americans were a majority of COVID deaths in August -- as concerns grow over a so-called tripledemic. The US men's soccer team has a tough test today at the World Cup. Team USA will play England, a traditional powerhouse that won its first game by four goals. If the U.S. loses, it will be harder to get to the next round.

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The new film, Devotion tells the true story of Jesse Brown - the first black Navy pilot - and Tom Hudner, a fellow Navy pilot who tried to save Brown's life after he was shot down. Actors Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell spoke to CBS News' Jericka Duncan about playing the real life heroes and coming away from working on the film with a new sense of devotion. Plus, hear the promise Powell made to Hudner before his death in 2017.

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 It's Thanksgiving -- and you know what that means! It's time for family, feasting, and of course, New York's famous parade. As Americans gather for a third COVID-era Thanksgiving, two other viruses of concern are also spreading -- flu and RSV. In Chesapeake, Virginia, we're learning more about the six people who, police say, were shot to death by a manager at a Walmart supercenter. The suspect in a deadly attack at a Colorado Springs nightclub appeared before a judge for the first time yesterday. We have new details on the Justice Department's investigation into former President Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. CBS News has learned the DOJ wants to question former Vice President Mike Pence about what happened before and on January 6th. Turning overseas, violent protests erupted on the streets of china in a new explosion of anger at the world's largest iPhone factory, owned by Foxconn. Witnesses say police beat protesters as crowds clashed with officers in white protective suits this week, in a dispute over pay. Russia is being condemned for a new wave of missile strikes that plunged much of Ukraine's capital into darkness. Yesterday's attacks on Ukraine's power grid caused one of Kyiv's biggest outages in nine months of war. At least 10 people were killed in strikes across the country.

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Breaking overnight another mass shooting in America this time at a Chesapeake, Virginia Walmart. We know at least six people were killed, and police say the shooter is also dead. Millions of Americans are traveling today for Thanksgiving. Many people are already on the road, or preparing to head out. The Biden administration has again extended a pause on paying back student loans, at least until some time next year. This comes amid Republican challenges to the president's plan to cancel student debt for millions of Americans. The suspect in the deadly Colorado nightclub shooting will appear in court by video for the first time today. Five people were killed in Saturday's massacre and nearly 20 injured. The alleged shooter's attorneys say their client identifies as non-binary, and uses they/them pronouns. A news helicopter crashes in North Carolina killing two members of our CBS family.

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Father of four and co-host of CBS Mornings, Tony Dokopuil joins soon to be first-time father CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers to offer advice on fatherhood. The two discuss co-parenting with spouses, asking the grandparents for help, baby proofing the house and the legacy children represent.

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Stories of heartbreak and courage, from the Colorado Springs nightclub shooting, including the story of a military veteran who helped bring down the alleged shooter, and save a lot of lives. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg gave his reaction to the tragedy in Colorado springs. New concerns in Ukraine about the safety of the largest nuclear facility in Europe. Over the weekend, at least a dozen explosions were heard around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, which has been in Russian hands since February. A powerful earthquake in Indonesia has killed at least 268 people, many of them children in schools. As the holiday season begins in this country, there are new concerns about a possible rail strike after one of the nation's largest railroad unions rejected a deal reached in September. That agreement was negotiated with the help of the Biden Administration. This Thanksgiving is set to be the busiest air travel period since the start of the pandemic. According to AAA, 4.5 million Americans are expected to fly to their destination this year, up nearly 8% from 2021. The U.S. men's team had a solid start at the world cup, as controversy continues to swirl around the tournament. The U.S. gave fans plenty to cheer with a goal in the first half yesterday. But they ended the match with a draw against Wales. Meanwhile, issues of inclusion and human rights continue to make headlines.

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Christy Woodenthigh’s family rushed to her home on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation when they got the shocking news that the 33-year-old mother was dead. They arrived to find no police officers, no approaching sirens, and no sign of Christy. ”Missing Justice”, a new 6-episode limited series hosted by CBS News reporters Cara Korte and Bo Erickson, takes you inside what really happened that night and how the issues in Christy’s case connect to the larger Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Crisis. Missing Justice premieres on November 22nd wherever you get your podcasts.

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Five people were killed and 25 injured Saturday night when a gunman opened fire inside a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs. The club is calling it a "hate attack." Governor Jared Polis, the first openly-gay man elected governor in the U.S., said "Colorado stands with our LGBTQ community." a major new legal challenge for former President Trump. He is the subject of multiple investigations, and now the possibility of criminal charges is getting closer attention. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the appointment of a special counsel, who begins work today. It's nearly thanksgiving and many people are already on the move. AAA expects nearly 55 million people will travel for the holiday. That's the third highest number it has ever recorded. The world's biggest sporting event, The World Cup, has kicked off in Qatar. And despite facing multiple controversies, there was a lavish opening ceremony yesterday, complete with a massive fireworks display. In the opening match, host nation Qatar lost to Ecuador. The U.S., team is hoping to have better luck today against wales.

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Carlton Cuse, director, executive producer and showrunner of "Five Days at Memorial" joins CBS News' Jamie Wax to discuss the Apple TV + miniseries. Cuse shares what drew him to the story, based on the 2013 nonfiction book of the same name by Sheri Fink, that chronicles the impact of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath on a hospital in 2005.

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