QUOTE OF THE DAY
Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds. Theodore Roosevelt Richard Evans
DID YOU KNOW?
Half of the 110 Pilgrims who had left England in 1620 survived that first year in the New World? In their second year, however, the Pilgrims flourished with plentiful food sources, thanks in large part to the friendship and guidance of an Abnaki Indian named Squanto.
BRAIN TEASER
Susan has invited her family to Thanksgiving Dinner. As her plates are not the best, Susan wants to buy new plates -- one for each person at her Thanksgiving Dinner. There'll be a grandfather, a grandmother, two fathers, two mothers, four children, three grandchildren, one brother, two sisters, two sons, two daughters, one father-in-law, one mother-in-law and a daughter-in-law. At least how many plates does Susan need to buy?
ANSWER
Did you figure it out? Susan needs at least 7 plates.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at CBS News! TONIGHT ON THE CBS EVENING NEWS
Here's a look at what we are working on for tonight's broadcast of The CBS Evening News from Jeff Glor, in for Anchor and Managing Editor, Katie Couric. Hi everyone, and Happy Thanksgiving! We begin tonight with a look at holiday hiring. Could there be an offer under the Christmas Tree this year? CBS News Correspondent Ben Tracy reports on some promising job prospects. Also tonight, the U.S. is said to be planning to get rid of the now famous color-coded terrorism alert system. What will replace it? Supposedly something that would provide more "clarity and guidance." CBS News Investigative Correspondent Sharyl Attkisson takes a look at what that could be. As we give thanks on this holiday, farmers in Afghanistan are thankful for our aid. More than sixty American farmers have been sent by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to Afghanistan as part of President Obama's civilian surge. Their mission: to wean Afghan farmers off opium poppy by showing them how to successfully grow alternative crops like wheat, apples, rice and melons. CBS News Correspondent Terry McCarthy reports tonight from Spin Boldak, Afghanistan. Finally, known mostly for her acting and famous family, Ashley Judd's real passion is activism. Since 2002, she has embraced the people she's met through Population Services International, a global health organization. In more than 13 countries, Judd distributes medication and products to prevent AIDS. . . malaria. . . and unwanted pregnancies. When she returns to America, she shares the stories of those she meets...hoping to spur change. CBS News Correspondent Michelle Miller has tonight's example of the American Spirit. See you tonight, Jeff Here's an early look at one of the stories we are working on for Friday night's broadcast of The CBS Evening News: You know him from "Bridget Jones' Diary" and "Love Actually," but now Colin Firth is about to become known for another movie. . . In "The King's Speech," he plays George VI. The film takes you to the year 1939. Great Britain had declared war on Germany, and a British monarch addressed the world...on the radio. His speech was about the resilience of the British people, but privately it was a testament to his own strength and ability to overcome a debilitating impediment. Katie Couric speaks to Colin Firth about his performance that is sure to leave you. . . speechless. If you would like more information on any of these stories or the broadcast, please click on the following address and e-mail us: evening@cbsnews.com
TONIGHT ON DAVID LETTERMAN
Tonight, country music superstar Taylor Swift talks to Dave about the success of her new hit single, Back To December from her just newest album, Speak Now. The single, debuted on Billboard's Top 100, securing Swift a place in the Billboard record books for the most top ten singles to land a spot on Billboard's top 100. Speak Now, her sixth album, also debuted on the chart's top tier. Plus comedian and host of Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update, Seth Meyers stops by.
FRIDAY MORNING ON THE EARLY SHOW
Harry Smith, Maggie Rodriguez and Erica Hill anchor from New York. Erica Hill also brings us the weather. Dave Price is on assignment. In addition to the day's top headlines, here's an early look at some of the stories we are working on for tomorrow morning's broadcast: With the turkey and football games finished except for those leftovers of course, the focus of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend now turns to the other great American pastime. . . shopping! Retailers are hoping they have lots to be thankful for this season, and there are definite reasons to be optimistic. The National Retail Federation projects that 138 million people plan to shop over this Black Friday weekend -- up from 134 million one year ago. Stores have been preparing for this day for months, and on Friday morning, CBS News Business and Economics Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis will join us from a mall in Naples, Florida to give you the scoop on the best early deals out there. News you can use this Black Friday. Plus, it's estimated that the average American will spend $710 on holiday gifts this year, and you can bet a large chunk of that will go to toys for the kids. And while they provide hours of entertainment and can, at times, serve as a learning tool, they can also drive parents like you crazy. Parenting Expert and Time To Play Magazine Contributor Shannon Eis, joins us to show off some of this season's hottest toys and offer some tips on how you can stay sane while your kids enjoy them. Also, the holiday season, for many of us, is a time to reflect on the last year and to enjoy spending quality time with your family and friends. But it's also a time when expectations can run high -- whether its your kids hoping for loads of toys and goodies or a woman anxiously waiting for that engagement ring on New Year's Eve. And when those expectations fall short, it can leave you feeling down -- and possibly even depressed. On Friday morning Clinical Psychiatrist Dr. Janet Taylor will have some valuable advice on how to manage those expectations, yet still keep that holiday spirit alive over the coming weeks. And, a holiday visit to New York City wouldn't be complete without a trip to Radio City Music Hall to see the Christmas Spectacular featuring the renowned Radio City Rockettes. Over the holiday season they will perform hundreds of times for over 2 million theatergoers this year -- making them, without a doubt -- The world's most famous precision dance team. On Friday morning we'll have a special holiday treat for you. Twelve of the Rockettes from America's favorite dance troup join us live in our studio to perform a few songs from their their high-kicking routine in the Christmas Spectacular. Plus, they'll tell you the secrets of how to be a Rockette! If you would like more information on any of these stories or the broadcast, please click on the following address and e-mail us: earlyshow@cbs.com
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