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1. The President also made it clear he's not prepared to concede as he continues to push baseless conspiracies that his second term is being stolen

   

   

2. 'I'm the President of the United States!': Trump flips out on reporter

   President Trump condemned a reporter after being asked if he would concede the election if the Electoral College votes for Joe Biden.

   

   

3. Analysis: Trump's gaggle with reporters fell far short of a concession

   President Donald Trump finally confirmed Thursday that he will vacate the White House in January after weeks of plunging America into a dark period of uncertainty—where the fate of democracy sometimes seemed to be hanging by a thread—but he largely ignored the mounting challenges his successor is facing as he exits.

   

   

4. Trump administration removes experts from Defense Policy Board

   Several high profile members of the Defense Policy Board were removed on Wednesday by the Trump administration, in yet another purge of longstanding foreign policy experts and national security establishment figures in the final days of the Trump era, according to three defense officials.

   

   

5. Keilar lambasts Rubio for attack on Biden's Cabinet over their education

   CNN's Brianna Keilar calls out Republicans for "cynically poking" at the Ivy League educations of President-elect Biden's Cabinet picks.

   

   

6. Opinion: Trump admin, preserve evidence of what you've done

   The peaceful and orderly transition of presidential power is a hallmark of our constitutional democracy embodied in the 12th, 20th and 25th Amendments. The 2008 transition between President George W. Bush's administration and Barack Obama's is often referenced as the standard for presidential transitions because of the high level of bipartisan cooperation exhibited by both teams.

   

   

7. In a 5-4 ruling, Supreme Court sides with religious groups in a dispute over Covid restrictions in New York

   • READ: SCOTUS ruling on dispute from religious groups over Covid restrictions • Gov. Cuomo says SCOTUS ruling is essentially a statement that 'it's a different court'

   

   

8. ICU nurse's take on 'How It Started ...' meme goes viral

   • Projections for the coming weeks are grim • Live Updates: Germany tops 1 million cases

   

   

9. Your phone can send you an alert if you were near someone who has coronavirus

   As new coronavirus cases explode nationwide, health officials are turning to cell phones to help slow the spread of infections.

   

   

10. Biden asked if he would meet with Trump

    CNN's Erin Burnett discusses President-elect Joe Biden's interview with NBC where Biden says he hopes to heal the deep divide in the US by potentially adding a Trump voter to his administration, despite President Trump's refusal to concede and the two not meeting since the 2020 election.

    

    

11. Uproar over Thanksgiving candies as Chinese university says it does not promote 'Western holidays with religious connotations'

    A Chinese college student's threat to report a dormitory supervisor's offer of Thanksgiving candies has stirred a heated debate online over the government's tightening grip on campuses across the country.

    

    

12. Mayor tells residents to stay home for the holidays, then flies to see his family

    Denver Mayor Michael Hancock is apologizing for flying to see his family hours after encouraging Denver residents to avoid Thanksgiving travel. CNN medical analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner responds.

    

    

13. 1 dead after multiple random shootings in Nevada on Thanksgiving

    Five people were shot, one fatally, and two suspects were arrested in Henderson, Nevada early Thanksgiving morning, police said.

    

    

14. They want their land back -- and the movement is gaining momentum

    Around this time every year, Americans come together to share a feast commemorating a myth about its first inhabitants.

    

    

15. Child sex trafficking is probably not what you think it is

    "You just have to dance, we can make a little money like that."

    

    

16. Student describes professor's Thanksgiving offer as 'too pure for this world'

    A University of Iowa professor's kindness was embraced by the Internet after her letter offering to drop off Thanksgiving meals to students was shared on Twitter.

    

    

17. A Toronto restaurant owner was arrested after allegedly continuing to violate public health orders

    A Toronto restaurant owner was arrested Thursday after continuing to violate public health orders, officials said.

    

    

18. Neanderthals may have used their hands differently from humans

    If you were to greet a Neanderthal with a handshake, it might feel a little awkward.

    

    

19. In posthumous message, Alex Trebek asks viewers to 'be thankful' and 'keep the faith'

    Alex Trebek, the late host of the long-running game show "Jeopardy!," had a Thanksgiving message for viewers, urging them to "be thankful" and "keep the faith."

    

    

20. CNN's Brooke Baldwin delivers powerful message about 2020

    CNN's Brooke Baldwin says healthy and safe Americans should be thankful on Thanksgiving because a pandemic-ravaged year shows us that things can change in a matter of moments.

    

    

21. Utah officials thrilled to see animals using highway wildlife overpass

    In an effort to reduce accidents involving wildlife on a busy highway, Utah officials got creative: they built a bridge. New video shows the plan has been a success.

    

    

22. Knife-edge Swiss vote could make businesses liable for global rights abuses

    Swiss voters are about to decide whether a business should be held liable for human rights and environmental abuses, even if the wrongdoing was committed in a foreign country by a subsidiary or a supplier it works closely with.

    

    

23. See the view from world's tallest outdoor elevator

    The 326-meter-tall glass Bailong Elevator is found in one of China's national parks that many believe inspired the scenery of the hit-movie "Avatar."

    

    

24. China slaps duties of up to 212% on Australian wine imports

    Australian winemakers have been dealt another blow from China as tensions continue to spiral between the two countries.

    

    

25. Anderson Cooper reflects on cooking 'Sunday Gravy' with Anthony Bourdain

    CNN's Anderson Cooper reflects on inviting Anthony Bourdain into his kitchen to cook a classic New Jersey dish, "Sunday Gravy." Anderson Cooper Full Circle will be back tomorrow on Friday, November 27 at 6p E.T.

    

    

26. You cooked for 20 and fed 6 people. What to do with all of those leftovers

    After the last plate has been cleared from the table and everyone -- except the person stuck washing dishes -- has migrated to the couch, it's time to begin the next part of the Thanksgiving tradition.

    

    

27. Claire the Scottish Deerhound wins top prize at National Dog Show

    Claire the Scottish Deerhound beat out hundreds of canines on Thursday to take home the top prize at the National Dog Show.

    

    

28. Rockettes perform while wearing masks

    The Radio City Rockettes sported a new accessory at this Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

    

    

29. 12 of the world's most spectacular Christmas trees

    Twinkly lights and tinsel?

    

    

30. Mall Santas look different this year

    Be prepared for awkward family photos with Santa this year.

    

    

31. In photos: America celebrates during a pandemic

    As the coronavirus surges in the United States, many Americans were faced with a choice over Thanksgiving week: Do I change the way I celebrate the holidays?

    

    

32. Black Friday has arrived. Here are the most popular deals

    

    

33. The best AirPods deals to catch during Black Friday

    

    

34. Lululemon is slashing prices today

    

    

35. Black Friday deals under $50 to can snag right now

    

    

36. 11 practical items you should buy during Black Friday

    

    

37. This therapist fights online toxicity, one TikTok video at a time

    The thought of joining TikTok last year made clinical psychologist Julie Smith apprehensive.

    

    

38. Smaller long-haul planes are the future of flying -- but also its past

    For nearly half of the entire history of commercial aviation, long-haul flights have conjured up images of large, wide-bodied aircraft, with two aisles, up to 10 seats in every row, spacious overhead bins and, more recently, shiny on-demand tablet-style entertainment systems.

    

    

39. Stunning video shows F-35 drop mock bomb in 42 seconds

    A US Air Force F-35 jet conducted a successful test drop of a mock nuclear bomb while traveling at greater than the speed of sound.

    

    

40. Whole Foods sent some customers a disconcerting email about their turkey

    Bring on the frantic "where can I get a turkey TODAY?!" searches.