Good evening. I’m Tom Hanson. Tonight: a deadly D.C.-area shooting and the federal response on immigration; an urgent software order for thousands of Airbus A320-family planes; holiday travel threatened by severe weather; and headlines from around the globe.
D.C.-area shooting and immigration actions
Investigators continued to search the suspect’s Washington state home following Wednesday afternoon’s shooting. Federal teams removed phones and computers and interviewed neighbors who described the family as polite and stunned by the violence.
President Trump addressed the nation with a package of immigration actions. His announcements included pausing some asylum decisions and ordering reviews of green-card holders from certain countries of concern. He also outlined broader changes — including threats to strip citizenship from foreign-born Americans accused of undermining public order — and said he would rescind executive orders he says were issued without proper authorization. The White House said past asylum approvals are being reviewed; DHS confirmed the suspect’s asylum file had been approved earlier this year.
Airlines ordered to install Airbus software update during holiday travel
European regulators issued an emergency directive requiring immediate software updates on thousands of Airbus A320-family jets after a JetBlue flight suffered a flight-control problem last month that briefly lost altitude and injured passengers. Airbus’ probe found intense solar radiation can corrupt certain flight-control data. Airlines including American and JetBlue raced to install the fix; regulators warned aircraft not updated by Saturday night could be grounded. With Sunday expected to be the busiest travel day of the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline raised the risk of widespread delays and cancellations.
Weather threats for holiday travelers
More than 40 million Americans were under winter-storm alerts. A system moving from the northern Plains into the Great Lakes was forecast to intensify Saturday, bringing heavy snow, gusty winds and near-blizzard conditions along corridors served by I-80, I-90 and I-94. Major airports likely to be affected included Minneapolis, Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway, Detroit and Cleveland, and some communities could see more than a foot of snow. In the South, severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and hail were possible from Dallas toward Houston. Travelers were urged to check flight status and prepare for delays.
Black Friday shopping and the holiday economy
Shoppers turned out on Black Friday despite low consumer sentiment. A CBS News poll found many Americans feel prices have risen; average expected holiday spending was estimated around $890 per person, a slight decline from last year. Retail experts say discounts are narrower but still available, especially on electronics and appliances. The National Retail Federation noted that more consumers have shopped online than in stores on Black Friday in recent years.
Around the world
In Hong Kong, a massive high‑rise fire that began Wednesday was declared out; at least 128 people were reported dead and roughly 200 remained unaccounted for. Authorities said some fire alarms were not working and that bamboo scaffolding and recent renovations helped the blaze spread quickly. Nearly a dozen people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
The Pope traveled to Turkey to join leaders from Orthodox, Catholic and other Christian traditions in observances marking 1,700 years since the Nicene Creed.
Country stars Vince Gill, Trace Adkins and Jamey Johnson performed as the Grand Ole Opry celebrated its 100th anniversary.
Wildfire recovery and new prevention technology
In California, communities continue rebuilding and hardening homes after devastating wildfires. Near Pasadena, a couple moved back into a newly rebuilt, fire-resistant house. At the same time, authorities are trialing robots nicknamed “BurnBots” that clear brush and perform controlled burns in hard-to-reach areas. Fire experts say the machines are tools to assist crews, not replace them, by removing vegetation that fuels large fires.
Profiles and features
On 60 Minutes, 27-year-old Shayne Coplan, founder of prediction market Polymarket, explained how betting markets — including on geopolitical questions — can incentivize research and crowd forecasting. Users have wagered millions on topics such as the stability of Venezuela’s leadership, and Coplan said prediction markets attract people who dig deeply for an edge.
Steve Hartman returned to St. Louis with a story about 68-year-old “Grandma Peggy,” who hosts a weekly breakfast for local high-school students. The tradition began when students who used to gather at a diner came to Peggy’s kitchen; after her grandson Sam was killed in a hit-and-run, the group kept meeting to support Peggy and honor Sam. The breakfasts have become a source of healing and community.
Top stories recap
— Ongoing searches and investigations after the D.C.-area shooting.
— New immigration measures announced by the president and federal reviews of prior asylum approvals.
— Emergency Airbus A320 software update could disrupt holiday travel if not installed by the regulator’s deadline.
— Winter-storm warnings across the northern U.S. threaten major travel hubs.
— Black Friday shopping continues amid price concerns and cautious spending.
— International: deadly Hong Kong high‑rise fire, papal visit to Turkey, and the Grand Ole Opry centennial.
— Wildfire recovery and new tech tools to reduce future risk; local human-interest stories of resilience.
That’s the CBS Evening News for tonight. John and Maurice will be back on Monday. I’m Tom Hanson — have a good night.