Good evening. I’m Tom Hanson. Tonight: President Trump announces sweeping immigration actions after a deadly shooting; airlines scramble to install an urgent software fix on thousands of Airbus A320-family planes; holiday travel faces weather disruptions; and more from around the world.
D.C. area shooting and immigration response
Investigators continued searching the suspect’s home in Washington state after the Wednesday afternoon shooting. Federal teams removed phones and computers and interviewed neighbors who described the family as polite and shocked by the violence.
President Trump addressed the nation, announcing new immigration measures. Among the actions: pausing some asylum decisions and ordering reviews of green-card holders from certain countries of concern. He also proposed broad changes — including threats to revoke U.S. citizenship for foreign-born Americans who “undermine domestic tranquility” — and said he would cancel executive orders he claims were automated without proper signature. The White House said some asylum approvals from prior months are under review; DHS confirmed the suspect’s asylum file had been approved earlier in the year.
Airlines ordered to update Airbus software amid holiday travel
European regulators issued an emergency directive requiring immediate software updates for thousands of Airbus A320-family aircraft after a JetBlue flight experienced a flight-control issue last month that caused a brief loss of altitude and injured passengers. Airbus’ investigation found intense solar radiation can corrupt certain flight-control data. Airlines, including American and JetBlue, were scrambling to comply; regulators warned that aircraft without the update by Saturday night could be grounded. Sunday is expected to be the busiest travel day of the Thanksgiving holiday, heightening the risk of delays and cancellations.
Weather threats for holiday travelers
More than 40 million Americans were under winter-storm alerts. A storm moving across the northern Plains into the Great Lakes was forecast to intensify Saturday, bringing heavy snow, gusty winds and near-blizzard conditions across I‑80, I‑90 and I‑94. Major airports likely to be impacted included Minneapolis, both O’Hare and Midway in Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland. Some areas could see more than a foot of snow. In the south, severe thunderstorm threats, gusty winds and hail were possible from Dallas toward Houston. Travelers were urged to check flights and prepare for delays.
Black Friday shopping and the holiday economy
Shoppers hit stores on Black Friday despite low consumer sentiment. A CBS News poll found many Americans feel prices have risen recently; average expected holiday spending was estimated around $890 per person, down slightly from last year. Retail experts said discounts are narrower but still present, particularly 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: Hong Kong fire, Pope in Turkey, Grand Ole Opry centennial
In Hong Kong, a devastating high‑rise fire that began Wednesday was declared out; at least 128 people were reported dead, and about 200 remained unaccounted for. Officials reported nonfunctional fire alarms and fast fire spread aided by bamboo scaffolding. Nearly a dozen arrests were made, including people tied to recent renovations.
Pope Leo traveled to Turkey, joining leaders from Orthodox, Catholic and other Christian traditions to mark 1,700 years since the Nicene Creed.
Country stars Vince Gill, Trace Adkins and Jamey Johnson performed at the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary celebration.
Wildfire prevention technology and recovery
In California, work continues to rebuild and harden communities after devastating wildfires. In the Burn Zone near Pasadena, a couple returned to a newly rebuilt, fire-resistant home. Meanwhile, technology is being used to prevent future fires: robots dubbed “BurnBots” clear brush and perform controlled burns in hard-to-reach areas. Fire experts say the machines won’t replace human crews but can assist by removing vegetation and reducing fuel for large wildfires.
Profiles and features
On “60 Minutes,” 27-year-old Shayne Coplan, founder of prediction market Polymarket, discussed how betting markets — including on geopolitics — can incentivize research and crowd forecasting. Polymarket’s users had wagered millions on questions like the stability of Venezuela’s leadership, and Coplan described how prediction markets attract people who dig deep to find edges.
Steve Hartman returned to St. Louis with a heartwarming piece about a 68‑year‑old woman known as “Grandma Peggy,” who hosts a weekly breakfast for local high‑school students. The tradition began when students who used to meet at a diner tried Peggy’s cooking; after her grandson Sam — who helped start the group — was killed in a hit‑and‑run, the students kept coming to support Peggy and remember Sam. The weekly gatherings became a source of healing and community for both Peggy and the students.
Top stories recap
— Housekeeping and ongoing investigations after the D.C.-area shooting.
— New immigration measures announced by the president and federal reviews of past asylum approvals.
— Airbus A320 software update mandate could disrupt holiday flights worldwide if not installed by the regulator’s deadline.
— Winter storm warnings across the northern U.S. threaten major travel hubs.
— Black Friday crowds and consumer spending trends show cautious optimism amid price concerns.
— International: deadly Hong Kong fire, papal pilgrimage to Turkey, and Nashville’s Opry centennial.
— Wildfire recovery and new tech tools for prevention; local human‑interest stories of resilience and community.
That’s the CBS Evening News for tonight. John and Maurice will be back on Monday. I’m Tom Hanson — have a good night.
