This Morning from CBS News, Nov. 26, 2015
Crisis averted
What a difference a day makes. It looked like an incredibly dangerous situation as President Vladimir Putin expressed his anger at Turkey for shooting down a Russian fighter jet, but a day later both sides seemed to be clearly indicating there was no interest in driving a wedge between the NATO alliance and Russia any deeper.
Trump and 9/11
Donald Trump claimed in a speech this week that he predicted the 9/11 attacks in his 2000 book. While he was correct in predicting an attack would happen, he was wrong about some important aspects of the violence pending violence.
Francis in Africa
On a historic trip to Africa, Pope Francis addressed thousands in a multifaith crowd in Kenya, shirking security risks to himself to urge others to find strength in their faith and warning against the use of religion as a justification for violence.
Dinner plans
Who's cooking...and who's eating? Here's what we know about the plans of some of the presidential candidates for this Thanksgiving. A few were happy to dish up on where they'll be and who they'll be talking politics with over tables of turkey.
Survival story
Photographer Sebastian Rich has traveled to the world's worst crises and conflicts for more than 40 years, documenting every human condition from the depravity of war to the triumph of survival. It is the story of one 4-year-old girl's survival at a refugee camp in South Sudan that managed to restore in him some hope for "this seemingly broken world."
Giving Tuesday
After the consumption frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a chance for people to give, not get. For charities that count on donations to survive, however, it can be the best gift day of the year -- long before Santa even climbs into his sleigh.
Healthier holidays
Thanksgiving kicks off a holiday season that for millions of Americans will be packed with manic shopping, parties and decadent feasts. It's a time of year when healthy habits can quickly go out the window, so we've rounded-up some expert advice to help you stay on track while still enjoying the season.
Phone-free holiday?
This Thanksgiving, will you feel more connected to your smartphone than your family? The majority of Americans say holidays were more meaningful before we all got distracted by texts, tweets, email and Instagram. But that doesn't mean it's easy to quit -- even for a day.
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Happy Thanksgiving!