This is the cbs overnight news. Good evening. We begin tonight with millions of americans on the move. Ignoring warnings and pleas from Health Experts to stay home this thanksgiving. The consequences could be deadly. Take a look a this. This is the airport in tulsa, oklahoma, today. Its jammed with people. Its a similar story . Several cities at the same time, the covid outbreak uncontrolled. New cases saturday doing 181,000. Total cases in the u. S. , now, well over 12 million. The death toll more than 256,000. And despite hopeful news about break through vaccines and treatments. America appears to be facing its toughest test ahead. Lilia is leading us off. Reporter americans refusing to let the covid crisis ground then. Packing airports across the country despite the cdc warnings to take home. I get it, but its thanksgiving interest people wa thanksgiving but people want to be with their families. We have to understand that the house is on fire right now. Deaths are climbing and hospitalizations in a record high and jumping in every state. Dr. Anthony fauci tellingface the nation, the numbers speak for themselves. We are in a very, very difficult situation in all levels. Just look at the numbers. Look at the facts. Texas reaching almost 13,000 cases saturday alone. In el paso with a backlog of 230 deaths. The Texas National guard activated to assist with the over flow of bodies at the morgue. Defiance across california. The 10 00 curfew, we are had not going to abide by it, its ridiculous. Protesters burning masks in orange county. Restrictions crippling the economy, making americans anxious. I loft my job. I have four months with no income. Thanksgiving give aways like this one in los angeles, are more welcome than ever. Its going to support us for up to a month, its only my mom and i. Here in l. A. County, we are on the brink of new restrictions, including possibly an end to all Outdoor Dining and if the numbers keep getting worse, which they are expected to, that could mean a whole new stayathome order. Jamie . Lilia thank you. As you have seen, despite the travel warnings friday and saturday were two of the busiest days at u. S. Airports since the start of the pandemic. Cbs news chief medical correspondent, john is joining us, families feel a pull to be with loved one withes for the holiday, is it a really good idea . I am empathetic, we are all aching to be with our loved ones and aching for the hugs but the map of the United States is on fire right now with covid are. And the good news is that we have two vaccines with 95 efficiency that looks like they are going to be approved or given the okay in a couple of weeks. So by next year, 10ss of millions of people getting it each month. If you can hang in there. If you have gotten to this point and not gotten covid, you dont want to get it now. So are you saying theres light at the end of the tunnel and we have to keep focus on that . I think there really is. You know, we still are in the middle of tunnel, which is why its so hard, tlhis there is a and the safest thing to do is minimize the risk by not traveling. I saw so many people say, i went to get a the test, and it was negative, so im going to see grandma, is that okay . Its not okay, jamie, and its one of the biggest misconceptions i have heard in the pandemic. Heres the deal, its a 214 day incubation period. I could get infected today and will not be able to infect people for two to 14 days. I coco be tested every day up to day five or six and be negative, seven or eight, be negative and then suddenly turn positive and the added problem is that people dont have to have symptoms to be infectious, bottom line, the 14 day period with you have to be in quarantine is to make sure that you are not infected without knowing it and then suddenly becoming infectious and infect somebody else. So, at the end of the day, we are in this holiday season, we all want to be seeing our loved ones but now is the time when we really want to be safe, so that guess what . Once we get the vaccine and hopefully we are protected that we can see them in the future and a year from now, have a wonderful and much safer holiday season. Dr. John, be thank you. Its not just the u. S. That is suffering in this devastating covid spike. Countries like canada have been plunged in to fresh lockdowns by a surge of infections. And europe is once again a global epicenter of the p pandemic. In liverpool, the military helped out with a vast trial of new rapid tests. The idea is to test everyone in england every week. As poll tuiticians in the west grapple with guidelines for a covid safe christmas and holiday season. Europe is well in to the second wave of covid19. Theres hot spots across the continent and the w. H. O. Estimate this is that one european is dying from covid19 every 17 seconds. Icu beds especially in france and switzerland are filling up. Their hopes like the worlds are focused on the vaccine. Heres a shipment of chinas arriving in brazil, where its being tested. The data so far shows its safe, but not as effective as the two American European frontrunners. A third top candidate, being developed in Oxford University showed promising interim results this this past week including in the elderly. Meanwhile, World Leaders gathered this week on the mother of all zoom calls in a virtual g20 meeting. They pledged Fair Distribution of the Covid Vaccine to poor countries like iran, where cbs traveled earlier this month, to witness the deadly toll of an infection out of control. And india, where millions celebrated the main hindu festival are paying the price. A surge in both infections and death. In spite of International Good will, developing countries that have to rely on the w. H. O. For their vaccines are facing a dadly 2021. To politics now, a defiant President Trump took to twitter today again contesting the outcome of the election that he loft. At the same time, republicans are expressing frustration with his refusal to accept defeat. Chip reid is at the white house. On the golf course, President Trump took a break for several minutes to talk on the phone. He was probably not talking to larry hogan, Maryland Governor who said this about the president s efforts to change the election outcome. We are beginning to look like we are a banana republic. The president tweeted back, this republican in name only will never made the grade. To which hogan retorted, stop golfing and concede. He was probably also not talking to chris christie. The conduct of the president s legal team has been a national embarrassment. A judge rejected the fraudulent lawsuit. Pennsylvania conservative senator pat toomey described the judge as a hong time conservative republican and said he congratulates president elect biden and Vice President elect harris on the victory. Some are speaking out like senator kevin cramer of north dakota. I dont know why we are so easily offended by a president who is carrying out all of his legal options. Even he said its now time nor the president to start sharing information with joe biden. Its past time to start a transition to at least cooperate with the transition. Today, President Trumps Campaign Said it plans to appeal that case in pennsylvania and the president s attorneys say they hope to take it all the way to the u. S. Supreme court. Jamie . Chip reid at the white house, thank you. For more on the biden transition. We turned to nicole, who is traveling with the president elect in wilmington, delaware, nicole, mr. Biden is planning a major announce. Th top advisers will not say how many he is adding to his cabinet. But he has selected his treasury secretary, it was somebody that would be accepted by moderates and progressives in the democratic party. Cbs news learned that one of the top contenders is Federal Reserve board governor branard and yehlin, as for secretary of state, the top Foreign Policy adviser tony blinkin is a top runner and susan rice is in the mix. Some of the president elects former rivals,s also vying for top posts. Whoever the president elect names could face more hurdles transition aides point out that they cant get background checks until the General Services administration recognizes the president elect. Jamie . Nicole, in wilmington, delaware. Thank you. The spike in covid outbreak is forcing several smithsonian museums to close again indefinitely. That includes the national zoo. Today was the last day to stop by in person. So its back to virtual visits for now. Usually we are told never on to feed wild animals but officials in Jasper National park have a different message for drivers. Yeah, you are reading that right. Dont let the lick your car. It turns out they are obsessed with the tasty road salt on it. Authorities say its best not to indulge them. Avoid their big antlers and drive on. Now, to a remarkable rescue in florida, it was all caught on a wild life surveillance camera. Yes, that is a man, wrestling an alligator to unleash his dog from the jaws of death. Richard milbank said he was walking with gunner near a pond when the gator shot out of the water like a quote, missile, he jumped in and dragged it to shore, saving the pup, and gunner is doing already. But millbank said he got a little chewed up. Very lucky ending there. Straight ahead from azoom, the nations educators stress and a school year like no other. And also see how nurses in new york are tending to patients needs in and outf o the thanksg. The guest list finally righted after 400 years. Honey honey . New nyquil severe honey is maximum strength cold and flu medicine with soothing honeylicious taste. Nyquil honey. The nighttime, sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching, stuffy head, fever best sleep with a cold medicine. As a barber, nothings especially for guys who tend to get razor bumps with ordinary razors. But now theres gillette skinguard. It flattens the skin and lifts the blades for a shave thats close, but not too close for comfort. Its no secret, that with the pandemic disrupting schools and students again, people are stressed. Many parents worry their kids are falling behind. Teachers are exhausted and struggling the too. Heres cbs janet shamulen. Reporter with students in zoom and in person he has never been as stressed. We are end of the year tired. We reach a point near the end of the year, where you are like, summer cannot come soon enough and we already feel that way. Reporter schools across the country have implemented a patchwork of learning plans. But its teachers charged wither carrying them out and its taking a toll. An illinois Education Study found 27 of surveyed teachers said they considered giving it up. Its just too hard with distanced learning. I dont want to leave teaching. Reporter mariah kline is among them. But i also dont know when its going to be better. I dont know when its going to feel like im not making things worse. Reporter klein teaches at the same Chicago Elementary School she attended as a child. I felt such guilt, guilt i could be the one that gets them sick. Or if i do not watch them carefully enough, they could get each other sick. And bring it home. We are going to focus on the character traits and the feelings. Reporter lynnette was featured in 2020 teacher of the year. She works with third graders on a indian reservation, where learning gaps were present long before the pandemic. How is your minutal health . Its a rough work. Theres no in person or virtual learning. She is sending work home. The lack of contact is challenging. I feel very isolated. I dont have anybody to collaborate with. Reporter frustration and fear for our nations teachers in a time they are needed more than ever. Chicago. Tlheres much more ahead on the cbs overnight news. We will talk to nurses who added a second calling to their duties. Instantly clear every day congestion with vicks sinex saline nasal mist. 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I had spent several hours in a board of elections begging to have ballot reece leased to me on election day. She is at the board of elections zooming with a judge. Whats the message in this . Every hospital should enable their patient to vote. Reporter what was the feeling you when you were handed your ballot . Jubilation, im going to cry now, i started to cry, i was so happy. Hi, everybody. Reporter a man with covid and this woman were among the 275 patients that were able to vote this year, thanks to a team of health care workers. Heroes once again. Going above the call of duty. I just was so relieved, that somebody was making an effort for me. She is an angel. Nicky batiste, cbs news, new york. 400 years after the mayflower thanksgiving gets a reality check. When you humble yourself under the mighty hand of god, in due time he will exalt you. Hi, im joel osteen. Im excited about being with you every week. I hope youll tune in. Youll be inspired, youll be encouraged. Im looking forward to seeing you right here. You are fully loaded and completely equipped for the race thats been designed for you. Finally tonight, people in plymouth, massachusetts, had big plans to mark the anniversary of the pilgrims arrival. The first story of the thanksgiving gathering is complicated. A newly restored may flower returned to plymouth, massachusetts. The pilgrims on board, cramped and cold, hoping for a better future. What happened here really shaped american history. Michelle is the executive director of plymouth 400. Its something that commemorates the pilgrims and their legacy. This year, they added collaborators that were left out oft past events. We have Board Members and an Advisory Committee made up of native people. It is the first real attempt to have a historically accurate and a culturally inclusive commemorate. A member of the tribe steve peters created an exhibit for plymouth 400, called on our story. It marks the beginning of the end for my people here. You know, its important that people understand it so they can start to be a little bit more humane and come passionate. The people have lived here for thousands of years. A lethal pandemic nearly wiped them all out before the pilgrims arrival. That tragedy made them more r receptive to new alliances and that led to what we now call thanksgiving. They lived sidebyside for 50 years before way broke out, devastating the tribe and their way of life. That part of the story is not often told as we gather for thanksgiving. Really, so much is left out of history, just because its written down does not mean that it is a, completely truth ful and b, the only way to express it. They are careful to call it a commemorate, not a celebration. Peter said this week, he will still have a feast, he will also remember. We give thanks for our ancestors ability to persevere in spite of every obstacle that was faced in front of them since the colonization of the country. Thats what we give thanks for. Cbs news, plymouth, massachusetts. Thats the overnight news for this monday, for some of you the news continues. For others check back later for cbs this morning and follow us online, any time at cbs news. Com. Reporting from los angeles. This is the cbs overnight news. Evening, im germane any los angeles, we begin tonight with millions americans on the move. Ignoring warnings and pleas from Health Experts to stay home this thanksgiving. The consequences could be deadly. Take a look at this, this is the airport in tulsa oklahoma today. Its jammed with people. Its a similar story in several cities at the same time, the covid outbreak uncontrolled. New cases saturday topping 181,000. Total cases in the u. S. , now well over 12 million. The death toll more than 256,000. And despite hopeful news of break through vaccines and treatments, america appears to be facing the toughest test ahead. Americans refusing to let the covid crisis ground them. Packing airports across the country, despite the cdcs plea to stay at home. I get it, but its thanksgiving. And people want to be with their families. Two million passengers took flights so far this weekend. This behavior worries washington governor jay insley. We have to understand that the house is on fire right now. Deaths are now climbing in 43 states and puerto rico. Hospitalizations are in a record high and jumping in every state. Dr. Anthony fauci telling face the nation, the numbers speak for themselves. We are in a very, very difficult situation. At all levels. Just look at the numbers. Look at the facts. Texas reaching almost had 13,000 cases saturday alone. In el paso with a back willing o