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Rep. Clyburn on Biden's win & funding police
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn joined CBSN to discuss his reaction to President-elect Joe Biden's victory, why he believes fear of socialism cost some House Democrats their seats, and why the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis would never say "defund the police."
Pfizer says its COVID vaccine is 90% effective
U.S. drugmaker Pfizer said Monday that human trials suggest its coronavirus vaccine is 90% effective at preventing COVID-19 infections in people not known to have had the virus already. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what this means and what is expected to happen next.
How CBS News projected Joe Biden as winner
CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto breaks down the process of projecting a winner in the presidential race and explains why some states have still not been called.
Alex Trebek dies at 80
"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek died Sunday from stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He was 80 years old. Anthony Mason takes a look back at his life and legacy.
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Live Updates: Biden urges Americans to wear masks as focus turns to transition
Biden is forging ahead with preparations to take the reins of government in just 72 days.
Trump fires Esper as defense secretary 6 days after election
"Mark Esper has been terminated. I would like to thank him for his service," the president said.
Pfizer says trials show its COVID vaccine "more than 90% effective"
"We are a significant step closer to providing people around the world with a much-needed breakthrough to help bring an end to this global health crisis," Pfizer CEO says.
Money raised for Trump's election fights would help cover campaign debt
At least half of each donation made to the Trump campaign will go toward paying off its campaign debt.
Russia won't congratulate Biden with Trump's legal challenges pending
"It is proper to wait for an official announcement," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says as Russian media highlight Trump's refusal to concede.
Clyburn says "'defund the police' is killing our party"
We "talked about how that slogan... could undermine the BLM movement, just as 'burn, baby, burn' destroyed our movement back in the '60s," Clyburn told CBSN.
Stay-at-home stocks hammered on positive vaccine news
Pfizer results prompt investors to sell companies like Zoom, Peloton and Netflix that had profited from pandemic lockdowns.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, a woman of many firsts
The California senator continues to break down more barriers, as America's first female vice president, first Black vice president, and first Asian-American vice president
CBS News' Full Election Results
CBS News brings you all the latest results in the 2020 election.
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Georgia's GOP senators say Republican secretary of state should resign
The secretary rejected the senators' calls to resign, saying that "the voters of Georgia hired me, and the voters will be the one to fire me."
Celebrations, protests worry health officials amid COVID spike
Tens of thousands of people celebrated and some protested after Joe Biden was projected to win the presidential election.
Gordon Joseloff, longtime CBS News journalist, dies at 75
CBS News is mourning the loss of award-winning journalist Gordon F. Joseloff after his death on Monday.
What U.S. allies and adversaries in Asia make of Biden and Harris
There's no doubt that President-elect Biden will usher a change in U.S. foreign policy, and that won't necessarily be good news for all leaders across the vast region.
Hillary Clinton "really happy and relieved" after Biden-Harris win
Clinton reflected on the progress women have made in the 25 years since she spoke at the United Nations' Fourth World Conference on Women.
Astronauts "very excited" for SpaceX Crew Dragon launch
NASA managers are keeping close tabs on threatening weather from Tropical Storm Eta.
Man becomes first person with Down syndrome to finish Ironman triathlon
"Goal set and achieved," Chris Nikic wrote. "Time to set a new and BIGGER Goal for 2021."
How The Mom Project is championing women
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 865,000 women dropped out of the labor force in September -- four times the number of men. Those figures hit home for The Mom Project founder and CEO Allison Robinson, who has been advocating for moms in the workplace as a business imperative. Robinson tells CBSN why their mission to rewrite the working-mom narrative is resonating.
Belarus opposition leader on nation's contested election
Democratic opposition leader and presidential candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said she will not stop fighting until Belarus is free.
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U.S. surpasses 10 million coronavirus cases
The nation has seen more than 1 million new cases in just 10 days, continuing a trend of more than 100,000 cases reported per day.
Ben Carson tests positive for virus, days after White House election party
Carson is the second senior official who attended the election night party at the White House to contract the virus.
Biden rolls out COVID-19 advisory board
The president-elect's COVID-19 advisory board comprises 13 doctors and scientists.
Utah governor issues statewide mask mandate
"This is a sacrifice for all of us," the governor said.
What's the status of a second $1,200 stimulus check?
Negotiations for another stimulus package are likely to resume, but analysts predict a smaller round of funding.
Pfizer says trials show its COVID vaccine "more than 90% effective"
"We are a significant step closer to providing people around the world with a much-needed breakthrough to help bring an end to this global health crisis," Pfizer CEO says.
Stocks soar to record on promising vaccine trial results
Investors cheered by positive vaccine trial and growing political certainty following U.S. presidential election.
Nursing home COVID-19 cases shoot up 400% in surge states
"Trying to protect nursing home residents without controlling community spread is a losing battle," one expert says.
Inside the effort to get Americans a COVID-19 vaccine
David Martin reports on the military efforts underway to inoculate 300 million Americans with an anticipated COVID-19 vaccine.
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Two more members of Trump's team test positive for COVID-19
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday after attending a White House election night party last week. Mark Meadows, who also attended that party, tested positive last week. The man leading President Trump's post-election legal fight, attorney David Bossie, also revealed his positive diagnosis Monday. Dr. Dara Kass, an emergency room physician and a member of the group Doctors for Biden, spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the promising news from Pfizer's vaccine trial and the crucial period the U.S. is entering in its efforts to contain the virus.
Trump fires defense secretary
President Trump is shaking up his Cabinet by firing Defense Secretary Mark Esper the week after the election. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion and Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about what to expect in the next 10 weeks before President-elect Joe Biden takes over.
Biden faces deeply divided Congress
One of President-elect Joe Biden's biggest challenges will be to start repairing the relationship between Democrats and Republicans in Congress. He'll also have to work hard to bring moderate and progressive House Democrats together. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Lana Zak to break down what's ahead for the 46th president.
Biden to announce transition plan
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to announce a COVID-19 task force on Monday, as the U.S. continues to break records for new cases in the country. CBS News campaign reporter Nicole Sganga and CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBSN to discuss the president-elect's transition plan, and whether President Trump plans to concede.
Facebook bans "Stop the Steal" group
CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined Red and Blue to discuss why Facebook banned a large "Stop the Steal" Facebook group and what people in the group were encouraging others to do.
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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Boy makes wood bats from storm debris to raise funds for victims
A 12-year-old boy in Iowa is making a bid to be the MVP of his community by helping people affected by a massive storm.
Firefighters save cabin from wildfire and leave note for owner
A man received two surprises after the East Troublesome Fire ravaged everything in its path near Granby, Colorado.
Sisters start company to create designer wheelchair covers
"It immediately turns the wheelchair from something like a medical device into a friendly object," said Ailbhe Keane, who started Izzy Wheels with her sister.
102-year-old veteran checks skydiving off her bucket list
A 102-year-old veteran went for the ride of a lifetime by jumping out of an airplane, and she still has another thrill on her bucket list.
Teen wins $25K prize for research on potential COVID-19 cure
Anika Chebrolu's research could someday lead to a potential treatment for the coronavirus.
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Reverb | Losing Las Vegas
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit Las Vegas harder than any other major city in the nation, devastating households far from the famous Strip. Though the lights are flickering on once again, uncertainty still looms. This episode of CBSN Originals reveals how some Las Vegas workers are navigating a tough new reality with no end in sight.
Reverb | Generation Climate
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.
Welcome to Pine Lake
CBSN Originals' first feature documentary set out to tell the triumphant story of a progressive, women-run town – and ended up revealing the institutional racism at the city's core. The film is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and an extended discussion with important voices and thought leaders on the problems and possible solutions to systemic racism in America today, hosted by CBSN's Anne-Marie Green.
Speaking Frankly | Symbolic Justice
With renewed calls for racial justice in America come fresh demands to take down Confederate monuments, rid sports teams of Native American mascots, and rebrand products that use racist caricatures. But some say the focus on imagery distracts from the fight for systemic change. This CBSN Originals documentary explores the impact of dismantling these symbols of the past – and the push for a more equitable future.
Speaking Frankly | Socialism
Socialism has gone mainstream in American politics, but it remains deeply controversial. For some, it seems to offer an appealing solution to the country’s woes, but for others, it evokes fearful imagery of authoritarian regimes. This CBSN Originals documentary dives into the culture war over socialism and what it means for the nation's future.
CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
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CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
The women who paved the way for Kamala Harris
Senator Kamala Harris' ascension to the second-highest elected office of the United States was paved by other women who ran for vice president going back to the 1980s. Nikole Killion looks at Harris' rise in politics and the women who tried before her.
Indie booksellers struggle during COVID-19
The Strand Book Store is a New York institution, with four floors of books, and 93 years of tradition. But while it survived a Great Depression, World War II, 9/11 and Amazon, it has struggled during the era of COVID-19. New Yorker contributor Kelefa Sanneh talks with the Strand's owners, and with the owners of EyeSeeMe, an African-American children's bookstore in St. Louis, about how independent booksellers are finding ways to cope during the coronavirus pandemic, and about the community of readers that wants them to survive.
The election aftermath, and the power of the vote
One thing is clear from this week's presidential election results: America is a deeply, almost evenly divided nation, facing potential damage to our democracy, but also possessing the means to protect it
COVID cases surge to record single-day high
The surging number of new coronavirus cases on Thursday shattered a record set just the previous day by almost 20,000. There were nearly 122,000 cases reported Thursday, just one day after crossing the 100,000 mark on Wednesday. Adriana Diaz reports.
Testimonies to Susan B. Anthony
Voters, women mostly, have been flocking to Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, N.Y., to pay tribute to suffragist Susan B. Anthony, who died never knowing her fight to win women the sacred right to vote would succeed. Steve Hartman talked with some of those who made a pilgrimage to her gravesite.
Online chess makes its biggest move
The pandemic has hurt most professional sports, but it's done wonders for an ancient game that has experienced an online boom, with players and fans logging into chess platforms like never before
Group uses the arts to get out the vote
Although there are still three days until Election Day, some cities this year have seen a surge in early voting. Helping those voters get motivated and to the polls is a team of unconventional people that describes themselves as "artistic activists." They are part of the "Unstoppable Voters Project," a series spread across the nation that informs voters by bringing the arts to the ballot box. Michelle Miller takes a look.
The Deciders
"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell hosts "The Deciders," a one-hour primetime special exploring the changing American electorate as the country nears Election Day.
NASCAR stars unveil Michael Jordan team car
“CBS This Morning” is getting a first look at 23XI Racing’s new car for the upcoming season. The racing team is owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin. NASCAR racer Bubba Wallace will drive the #23 car starting in 2021.
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Belarus opposition leader on nation's contested election
Democratic opposition leader and presidential candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said she will not stop fighting until Belarus is free.
Hillary Clinton "really happy and relieved" after Biden-Harris win
Clinton reflected on the progress women have made in the 25 years since she spoke at the United Nations' Fourth World Conference on Women.
What U.S. allies and adversaries in Asia make of Biden and Harris
There's no doubt that President-elect Biden will usher a change in U.S. foreign policy, and that won't necessarily be good news for all leaders across the vast region.
Russia won't congratulate Biden with Trump's legal challenges pending
"It is proper to wait for an official announcement," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says as Russian media highlight Trump's refusal to concede.
Allies see Biden re-engaging on crises from COVID to nuke standoffs
After the Trump administration putting "American first," often at the expense of global partnerships, one analyst says Biden is expected to "engage, engage, engage."
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Georgia's GOP senators say Republican secretary of state should resign
The secretary rejected the senators' calls to resign, saying that "the voters of Georgia hired me, and the voters will be the one to fire me."
Astronauts "very excited" for SpaceX Crew Dragon launch
NASA managers are keeping close tabs on threatening weather from Tropical Storm Eta.
Cheri Bustos won't seek second term as DCCC chair after Dems lose seats
Many Democrats were surprised by their losses — at least seven incumbents have been defeated.
Gordon Joseloff, longtime CBS News journalist, dies at 75
CBS News is mourning the loss of award-winning journalist Gordon F. Joseloff after his death on Monday.
McDonald's unveils its own meatless patty — the "McPlant"
As meatless options grow more popular, fast-food chain plans to test plant-based patty in the U.S. starting next year.
Politics
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Live Updates: Biden urges Americans to wear masks as focus turns to transition
Biden is forging ahead with preparations to take the reins of government in just 72 days.
Georgia's GOP senators say Republican secretary of state should resign
The secretary rejected the senators' calls to resign, saying that "the voters of Georgia hired me, and the voters will be the one to fire me."
Cheri Bustos won't seek second term as DCCC chair after Dems lose seats
Many Democrats were surprised by their losses — at least seven incumbents have been defeated.
Biden's dog will be the first of his kind in the White House
The president-elect's dogs, Major and Champ, would mark a return of presidential pets to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
What's the status of a second $1,200 stimulus check?
Negotiations for another stimulus package are likely to resume, but analysts predict a smaller round of funding.
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Alex Trebek dead at 80
On Sunday, beloved "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek died at the age of 80 following his battle with pancreatic cancer. Nancy Chen takes a look at Trebek's life and long career as a TV game show host.
Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer pay tribute to Alex Trebek
"It was one of the great privileges of my life to spend time with this courageous man while he fought the battle of his life," wrote Holzhauer.
Alex Trebek, beloved "Jeopardy!" host, dies at 80
Trebek was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in 2019.
Steve Martin and Harry Bliss on the concise joy of cartoons
The multi-talented comic can now claim "cartoonist" for his resume, collaborating with New Yorker illustrator Harry Bliss on a collection of humorous one-panel gems, "A Wealth of Pigeons"
Steve Martin and cartoonist Harry Bliss join forces
The multi-talented Steve Martin has covered a lot of ground, as a standup comedian and actor, writer, novelist and musician. Now he can claim "cartoonist" to his resume, collaborating with noted New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss on humorous one-panel gems. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with Martin and Bliss about the precision of the cartoon; capturing ideas in the middle of the night; and their cartoon collection, "A Wealth of Pigeons."
Technology
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Virgin's Hyperloop carries first passengers in test run
Company claims test, in Nevada desert, was major advance for technology that could transport people at 620 miles an hour.
This year's must-have kitchen item for shut-ins? Tupperware
Iconic brand is a hot item as more folks cook at home and Zoom parties help supercharge sales, sending stock up 3,000%.
Walmart lays off shelf-scanning robots, lets humans do the work
Turns out people are as good -- and maybe better -- for keeping tabs on state of store shelves as roving robots were.
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Why can't I vote on my phone?
Millions of Americans use mobile phones to bank, read sensitive work documents, and share personal photos with family and friends. So why can't we use them to cast ballots?
Future of gig workers could hinge on California ballot vote
Prop 22, the most expensive ballot measure in state history, would change the employment landscape for millions of workers.
Science
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Astronauts "very excited" for SpaceX Crew Dragon launch
NASA managers are keeping close tabs on threatening weather from Tropical Storm Eta.
A giant step forward for users of artificial legs
Osseointegration, a form of implant surgery, is restoring freedom of movement to amputees in a revolutionary new way
SpaceX launches third-generation GPS navigation satellite
The launch was expected to give NASA the data needed to press ahead with the next Crew Dragon fight to space station.
Jellyfish that can grow to size of beach balls seen in Carolinas
"These jellies can form large 'blooms' that gobble up fish and shellfish eggs and damage boats and fishing gear," the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wrote in a Facebook post.
Scientists find "extreme" planet with rock rain and lava oceans
If you thought living on Earth in 2020 was comparable to hell, planet K2-141b is here to prove you wrong.
Health
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U.S. surpasses 10 million coronavirus cases
The nation has seen more than 1 million new cases in just 10 days, continuing a trend of more than 100,000 cases reported per day.
Celebrations, protests worry health officials amid COVID spike
Tens of thousands of people celebrated and some protested after Joe Biden was projected to win the presidential election.
Stay-at-home stocks hammered on positive vaccine news
Pfizer results prompt investors to sell companies like Zoom, Peloton and Netflix that had profited from pandemic lockdowns.
Utah governor issues statewide mask mandate
"This is a sacrifice for all of us," the governor said.
Nursing home COVID-19 cases shoot up 400% in surge states
"Trying to protect nursing home residents without controlling community spread is a losing battle," one expert says.
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Stay-at-home stocks hammered on positive vaccine news
Pfizer results prompt investors to sell companies like Zoom, Peloton and Netflix that had profited from pandemic lockdowns.
Stocks soar to record on promising vaccine trial results and Biden win
Investors cheered by positive vaccine trial and growing political certainty following U.S. presidential election.
YouTube won't take down video falsely claiming Trump won election
Not removing videos with false information could sow doubts about the election and even incite violence, critics say.
Vermont: Walmart "cruel" for snubbing $2,000 worker grants
Walmart says it won't apply for state grant program for essential workers. Vermont lawmaker calls it "mind-boggling."
Hospitals short on N95 masks as COVID-19 surges
"A 90-day supply of good-quality product would make me very happy" said one health care system manager. That isn't happening.
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The most dangerous cities in America, ranked
The violent crime rate in the U.S. declined 0.2 percent from 2016 to 2017, the first decline since 2014
Young murder victim helps solve her own cold case
The 1979 case of a murdered 18-year-old baffled local police officers for decades, until they got a break from evidence Michelle Martinko left behind.
Rapper King Von killed in Atlanta shooting
King Von, an emerging Chicago rapper, was among three people killed in a shooting in Atlanta early Friday, authorities said.
LeBron James calls for justice after sister of Cavaliers exec found killed
NBA star LeBron James is calling for justice after the death of Ericka Weems.
Is Iowa teen's killer linked to missing news anchor?
Michelle Martinko's killer curiously mentions Jodi Huisentruit's name in his police interview. Was it nervous banter or something more sinister?
Space
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Astronauts "very excited" for SpaceX Crew Dragon launch
NASA managers are keeping close tabs on threatening weather from Tropical Storm Eta.
Bizarre planet rains rocks
If you thought living on Earth in 2020 was comparable to hell, planet K2-141b is here to prove you wrong. CBSN's Lana Zak explains.
SpaceX launches third-generation GPS navigation satellite
The launch was expected to give NASA the data needed to press ahead with the next Crew Dragon fight to space station.
Scientists find "extreme" planet with rock rain and lava oceans
If you thought living on Earth in 2020 was comparable to hell, planet K2-141b is here to prove you wrong.
A Mars-sized planet is aimlessly zooming through the Milky Way
The smallest rogue planet found to date, it wanders through the Milky Way with no parent star or gravitational siblings to keep it company.
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The most dangerous cities in America, ranked
The violent crime rate in the U.S. declined 0.2 percent from 2016 to 2017, the first decline since 2014
Evidence photos: Michelle Martinko murder
Inside the haunting case that baffled investigators for generations and the 38 year trail that led them to her killer.
The 50 most popular baby boy names
Where does your favorite rank?
Trash or treasure? Anna Repkina murder evidence
A love triangle ended in murder; but who killed Anna Repkina? Take a look at the evidence investigators used to solve the crime.
The most popular dog breeds in America
The American Kennel Club has released its latest list of the nation's most beloved breeds.
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How The Mom Project is championing women
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 865,000 women dropped out of the labor force in September -- four times the number of men. Those figures hit home for The Mom Project founder and CEO Allison Robinson, who has been advocating for moms in the workplace as a business imperative. Robinson tells CBSN why their mission to rewrite the working-mom narrative is resonating.
Two more members of Trump's team test positive for COVID-19
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday after attending a White House election night party last week. Mark Meadows, who also attended that party, tested positive last week. The man leading President Trump's post-election legal fight, attorney David Bossie, also revealed his positive diagnosis Monday. Dr. Dara Kass, an emergency room physician and a member of the group Doctors for Biden, spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the promising news from Pfizer's vaccine trial and the crucial period the U.S. is entering in its efforts to contain the virus.
CBSN Originals: "Losing Las Vegas"
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit Las Vegas harder than any other major city in the nation, devastating households far from the famous Strip. Though the lights are flickering on once again, uncertainty still looms. This episode of CBSN Originals reveals how some Las Vegas workers are navigating a tough new reality with no end in sight.
Post-election, Americans take to the streets
“CBS This Morning” spoke with voters of many different backgrounds across the country. They shared their joyous celebrations, deep disappointments, and their hopes for a united America.
CBSN Originals: "Generation Climate"
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.