Live from CPKC Stadium in Richard L. Berkley Park, Kansas City, Missouri. U.S. wildlife officials have proposed federal protections for giraffes under the Endangered Species Act for the first time. According to environmentalists, habitat loss and climate change-driven drought are causing alarming population declines for the African mammals. NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the NWSL's record-breaking season with over 2 million fans and discusses plans to build on the league's success. Despite pay disparities with men's sports, Berman says women's soccer is on a rapid upward trajectory. Dana Jacobson explores the story behind the pop-art sculptures at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Once controversial, shuttlecocks, the museum's oversized badminton pieces, have become a beloved emblem of Kansas City's artistic and athletic spirit. As Kansas City hosts the NWSL Championship, we revisit a 1971 report on soccer's rise in nearby St. Louis. Dana Jacobson connects the region's soccer roots to the big match ahead. With the NWSL Championship set to take place in Kansas City, Mayor Quinton Lucas joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the event's importance and the city's commitment to promoting women's sports. WNBA star Sue Bird and U.S. soccer champion Megan Rapinoe join "CBS Mornings" for a special "Talk of the Table." The couple shares insights on their careers and how their podcast, "A Touch More," is spotlighting women's sports. KC Current captain Lo LaBonta, now a CBS Sports analyst for the NWSL Championship, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the team's record-setting season and previews the Orlando Pride vs. Washington Spirit final that will be held Saturday. 

Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with strategies for a healthier Thanksgiving from smarter eating to better portion control. Psychologist David Friedlander of the Child Mind Institute discusses how parents can balance children's independence with safety concerns. Airlines expect to fly over 31 million passengers this holiday season. Kris Van Cleave gives a rare look at the coordination it takes to make it happen.