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Dr. Anthony Fauci: CBSN full interview
In a live interview on CBSN, Dr. Anthony Fauci said he feels "quite good" a day after receiving the coronavirus vaccine. Facui spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green about the rollout of vaccines nationwide, the state of the pandemic ahead of the Christmas holiday, and how much longer it may be before life returns to "some form of normality."
Trump threatens to reject stimulus deal
President Trump is demanding Congress renegotiate its $900 billion stimulus package to include $2,000 checks for Americans. He also announced pardons for several controversial allies, including war criminals and ex-GOP members of the House. CBS News' Chip Reid joined CBSN with the latest from the White House.
California hospitals overwhelmed with COVID
Hospitals in California are struggling to deal with a surge in COVID-19patients. Meanwhile, the U.S. government is announcing new deals for more vaccine doses and therapeutics. And researchers in South Africa and the United Kingdom are scrambling to learn more about new virus variants discovered in those countries. CBS News' Mola Lenghi reports, and Internal medicine specialist and immunologist Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to talk about the latest developments.
Dr. LaPook gets the COVID-19 vaccine
Millions of health care workers are getting their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. They include CBS News' chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jon LaPook, who is a physician at NYU Langone Hospital in New York City, making him eligible for the vaccine now. He joins CBSN's Tom Hanson for a closer look at what it was like for him.
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Trump vetoes $740 billion defense legislation
Both the House and Senate need to re-approve the legislation with two-thirds majorities to override a presidential veto.
Second stimulus check: Will you get $2,000, $600 or nothing?
Lawmakers passed a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package, though President Trump had harsh words for it. Here's what we know so far.
Dr. Fauci on the key to returning to "some form of normality"
Fauci joined CBSN for a live interview the day after he received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
ICE arrests, deportations dropped sharply in 2020 due to COVID
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportations reached a 15-year low during the final full fiscal year of the Trump administration.
How does Congress count electoral votes?
Congress will convene in a joint session January 6 to count electoral votes from each state and the District of Columbia and reaffirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
Dr. Jon LaPook shares his experience getting the COVID vaccine
"Getting the vaccine felt exactly the same to me as getting a flu shot... No big deal." But then the emotional impact of the moment set in.
PPP returns with $285 billion, and there's still room for fraud
News organizations, high-end co-ops and talent agents will have a better shot at getting a PPP loan in round three.
Democrats will try to approve $2,000 direct checks Thursday
President Trump threatened to veto a newly passed relief bill that includes $600 checks.
New tip-sharing rule may cost tipped workers $700 million a year
"You don't solve the low wages of the lowest-paid workers by taking it out of the wages of the second-lowest paid workers," said one economist.
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Sea-level rise from climate change could be worse than projected
Top scientists believe that the high-end estimates of sea-level rise are likely not high enough.
"Miracle": Ohio man travels 2,000 miles to save a baby's life
Young parents Chad and Aileen Cooper came face to face with Michael Speck via Zoom in their first emotional meeting with the selfless stranger.
Rebuild or retreat? The future of Louisiana's coastline in jeopardy
60 in 6's Enrique Acevedo meets with residents of Louisiana's Gulf Coast who are wondering if their communities can survive as members of a state agency try to reclaim vanishing coastline.
Exiled journalist sentenced to 27 years in prison on terror charges
Can Dündar, 59, was the editor-in-chief of an opposition newspaper that released a 2015 report critical of the Turkish government. He had been living in exile in Germany, but it's unlikely it will extradite him.
Director Bryan Fogel discusses new film on Jamal Khashoggi killing
On the "Intelligence Matters" podcast this week, Mike Morell talks with director Bryan Fogel about his latest film, which chronicles the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Lakers receive championship rings that honor Kobe Bryant
LeBron James posted a message dedicated to Bryant on Instagram with his ring: "Love and miss you my brother!"
Black man, 71, sues after police make him stand nude outside his house
Jethro DeVane says he was held at gunpoint as officers searched his home for teens who might have been breaking into cars.
Drugstore giants rush to hire for mass COVID-19 vaccinations
CVS, Walgreens and Kroger among those hiring as large chains ready to play part in nationwide immunization effort.
COVID deal lets you raid 401(k) without a penalty. Should you do it?
Workers can withdraw or borrow up to $100,000 from 401(k)s under new COVID-19 aid package. Retirement planners say only do this if necessary.
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Inside the $250 million effort to convince Americans COVID vaccines are safe
The government ad blitz will try to appeal to people who are skeptical of coronavirus vaccines but not adamantly opposed to vaccines in general.
Another new variant of COVID is spreading rapidly in South Africa
Though it emerged independently, it features a similar mutation to the new variant discovered in the U.K. that scientists say is more transmissible.
José Andrés is on a mission to feed the hungry
The celebrity chef's nonprofit pays restaurants to prepare hot meals for the hungry.
Stimulus includes $2 billion for funerals of COVID-19 victims
The federal government often helps bury the dead after disasters, but that hasn't been the case with COVID-19.
New COVID strain in U.K. may be "already here" in U.S., doctors say
"We have had people coming from the U.K. for the past few weeks, so why would this virus not jump on the plane with everybody?" Dr. Dyan Hes said.
Birx says she plans to retire, citing strain on family
The Coronavirus Task Force coordinator said the experience has been difficult on her family.
Teen jailed for violating COVID-19 restrictions gets lesser sentence
Skylar Mack, 21, was arrested after breaking quarantine to attend her boyfriend's jet ski competition.
Biden outlines plan for next round of COVID relief
The president-elect warned Americans that "darkest days in the battle against COVID-19 are ahead of us."
Dr. Jon LaPook shares his experience getting the COVID vaccine
"Getting the vaccine felt exactly the same to me as getting a flu shot... No big deal." But then the emotional impact of the moment set in.
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Ex-CDC Director on vaccine distribution
Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC director and the president and CEO of global health initiative "Resolve to Save Lives" discusses the state of the coronavirus pandemic, and the nationwide effort to roll out a vaccine. He also briefly weighs in on the studies surrounding immunity to the virus.
Looking ahead to 2021: Prognosis of pandemic
How will the pandemic continue to impact lives as vaccines are rolled out? Biden coronavirus adviser Dr. Celine Gounder gives a look forward to 2021.
Biden rebukes Trump for cyberattack response
President-elect Joe Biden rebuked President Trump in remarks made Tuesday, and named Miguel Cardona to be Education Secretary. Cardona is the third Latino American named to the president-elect's Cabinet. Nikole Killion reports.
Who's next to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
As vaccine rollout continues across the country, several groups are lobbying to be next in line. But who exactly is considered an essential worker and in what order will they be given the vaccine? That's up to states. Adriana Diaz reports from Chicago.
Man donates part of his liver to baby boy
When a 10-month-old boy needed a liver transplant and neither of his parents were eligible matches, a complete stranger volunteered to donate part of his liver to the baby -- the second time the man has made such a donation. Donor Michael Speck meets the baby boy's family for the first time over Zoom. Peter Martinez has the story.
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13-year-old raises money to buy gifts for kids in need
"The families at Samaritan Inn are already worried about being homeless. Why should the moms worry about Christmas presents?" Jaxson Turner told CBS News.
New Orleans holiday lights display renews a tradition
The pandemic has forced families all over the country to modify their holiday plans, but some traditions will go on. Contributing correspondent Jamie Wax reports on a holiday lights display in New Orleans that's taking a page from the past.
Holiday toy shortage, shipping backlog causing "imperfect storm"
The backlog has some people resorting to novel strategies to snag that hard-to-find product just in time for Christmas.
Christmas trees and lights selling out amid pandemic demand
"I've never ever seen anything close to what it's been this year," said one tree seller with 40 years in the business.
Bobby Flay on creating a holiday meal fit for 2020
As Christmas approaches and news of vaccines brings hope on the horizon, the chef and cookbook author suggests the way back to normalcy may be via our stoves.
Prince William and Kate release family Christmas card photo
Their youngest, Prince Louis, appears to have been caught mid-laugh in the cute shot.
How to avoid getting buried in holiday debt
Consumers with credit card debt are willing to pile on even more during the holidays — that's a mistake, one expert says.
NYC holiday season in the time of COVID-19
In a year unlike any other, Anthony Mason walks around his native New York City to take stock of the pandemic's impact on this city's iconic holiday season. Mason goes Christmas wreath shopping with Cyndi Lauper, walks down shuttered Broadway with Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell, watches New York City Ballet's Tiler Peck dance "The Sugar Plum Fairy" from George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker," and visits with Central Synagogue's Cantor Mutlu for a Hanukkah message that meets the moment for a city that has survived and continues to endure.
Former restaurateur helps his community
After his own restaurant closed, Heleo Levya created the East Hollywood Community Cookout to help feed the hungry during the pandemic. Jamie Yuccas shares his story in our series "Season of Giving."
Red & Blue
Red & Blue
Alex Padilla to fill Harris' Senate seat
Governor Gavin Newsom tapped California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to fill the U.S. Senate seat that's soon to be vacated by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Padilla will become the first Latino to represent California in the Senate. Sacramento Bee political reporter Sophia Bollag joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the pressure Newsom faced in making his decision.
Biden calls for more coronavirus aid
President-elect Joe Biden praised members of Congress from both parties for passing the latest round of coronavirus relief, but says another aid package will be needed after his inauguration in January. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Boston Globe deputy Washington bureau chief Liz Goodwin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on what Mr. Biden is calling for.
Biden considers final Cabinet picks
President-elect Joe Biden will nominate Connecticut's education commissioner Miguel Cardona to be secretary of education as he continues selecting members of his Cabinet. Natasha Korecki, a national correspondent for Politico, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero on "Red & Blue" about who Mr. Biden may be considering for his three remaining Cabinet positions: attorney general, secretary of labor, and secretary of commerce.
Eviction ban extended through January
The new COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress will extend the nationwide ban on evictions until the end of January. Shamus Roller, the executive director of the National Housing Law Project joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the impact, and whether it will be enough for the millions of Americans who are behind on rent.
12/22: Red and Blue
Congress approves $900B COVID-19 relief bill; How the pandemic shaped politics in 2020
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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José Andrés is on a mission to feed the hungry
The celebrity chef's nonprofit pays restaurants to prepare hot meals for the hungry.
Dads' cookie competition becomes movement to bake for essential workers
The dads decided to do a bakeoff and afterwards brought the cookies to essential workers – which sparked an idea.
13-year-old raises money to buy gifts for kids in need
"The families at Samaritan Inn are already worried about being homeless. Why should the moms worry about Christmas presents?" Jaxson Turner told CBS News.
900 customers pay for each other's meals at Dairy Queen
One by one, for nearly three days, 900 people paid for the Dairy Queen orders of the car behind them.
UPS driver surprised by hundreds of neighbors saying thanks
"He makes you feel like a friend when you see him," one neighbor said of Anthony Gaskin.
CBSN Originals
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Reverb | The QAnon Effect
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.
Reverb | A City Under Surveillance
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Reverb | Gun Fight, Part One
In the first episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals explores an armed backlash to new gun laws. Mass shootings in Virginia have mobilized the fight for more regulation, but some counties won't enforce laws they say infringe on their residents' constitutional rights.
Reverb | Gun Fight, Part Two
In the second episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals follows a growing movement of militias refusing to comply with new gun regulations. As the country navigates a pandemic, economic shutdowns and political unrest, gun sales are soaring and gun rights activists argue Americans should be armed now more than ever.
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.
CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
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CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
Racial inequities in personal finance
Michelle Singletary, The Washington Post personal finance columnist and author of "Sincerely, Michelle," joins CBSN to discuss her latest column, "I'm a Black woman writing about money and race," and the racial inequities of personal finances in America.
Newly elected Black sheriffs in Georgia aim to fix "broken" trust
Together, they have more than four decades worth of experience and are all lifelong Georgians with long memories.
Newly elected Black sheriffs in Georgia speak
From President-elect Joe Biden's surprise win to the upcoming Senate run-offs, Georgia keeps making big election news. For the first time ever, Georgia voters have elected African American sheriffs in all four of the most populous counties around Atlanta. It's a major milestone in the changing deep South. Mark Strassmann spoke with all four of the sheriff-elects.
New audio in Quawan Charles case
"CBS This Morning" has exclusive new audio in which Janet Irvin tells a private investigator she picked up Quawan Charles on October 30, the day he was reported missing by his parents. Her teenage son also tells the investigator in the audio he and Quawan did drugs while at Irvin's home, before he died. Jericka Duncan has the details.
Chicago mayor responds to botched raid cases
After an investigation by CBS2's Dave Savini brought dozens of botched police raids to light and highlighted the case of Anjanette Young, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot sat down with Savini to call for accountability. But many still are left wondering: how were the raids allowed to happen in the first place? Dave Savini reports.
Miss USA is helping inmates write letters to their families
Branch's program, Love Letters, donates stationery and stamps to inmates so they can write to their families.
14-year-old becomes the youngest restaurant owner in Georgia
Mason Wright, 14, opened his hot dog shop this fall, making him the youngest restaurant owner in Georgia.
Leslie Odom Jr. performs on CBS special
CBS' twenty-second annual "A Home for the Holidays" brings awareness to the thousands of children in foster care, and shares uplifting stories of adoption. Actor Leslie Odom Jr. is one of the special's performers and joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why this project is personal, and he reacts to the Oscar buzz around his performance in "One Night in Miami."
Chicago mayor responds to police raid case
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is apologizing to Anjanette Young after newly-released body camera footage showed 12 male police officers raiding her home while she was naked last year. But the city's legal actions against Young have left many wondering what the mayor knew and when. WBBM's Dave Savini reports.
World
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Exiled journalist sentenced to 27 years in prison on terror charges
Can Dündar, 59, was the editor-in-chief of an opposition newspaper that released a 2015 report critical of the Turkish government. He had been living in exile in Germany, but it's unlikely it will extradite him.
36 people at Antarctica research station test positive for COVID-19
Antarctica had been the last continent on Earth untouched by the coronavirus pandemic.
France rewards frontline immigrant workers with citizenship
"They have proved their commitment to the nation. It is now up to the Republic to take a step toward them."
Sea-level rise from climate change could be worse than projected
Top scientists believe that the high-end estimates of sea-level rise are likely not high enough.
Another new variant of COVID is spreading rapidly in South Africa
Though it emerged independently, it features a similar mutation to the new variant discovered in the U.K. that scientists say is more transmissible.
U.S.
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De Blasio orders U.K. travelers to quarantine or face fine
Quarantine violators will be subjected to $1,000 fines for each day they're not in compliance.
ICE arrests, deportations dropped sharply in 2020 due to COVID
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportations reached a 15-year low during the final full fiscal year of the Trump administration.
New tip-sharing rule may cost tipped workers $700 million a year
"You don't solve the low wages of the lowest-paid workers by taking it out of the wages of the second-lowest paid workers," said one economist.
Trump vetoes $740 billion defense legislation
Both the House and Senate need to re-approve the legislation with two-thirds majorities to override a presidential veto.
Dr. Jon LaPook shares his experience getting the COVID vaccine
"Getting the vaccine felt exactly the same to me as getting a flu shot... No big deal." But then the emotional impact of the moment set in.
Politics
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ICE arrests, deportations dropped sharply in 2020 due to COVID
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportations reached a 15-year low during the final full fiscal year of the Trump administration.
Trump vetoes $740 billion defense legislation
Both the House and Senate need to re-approve the legislation with two-thirds majorities to override a presidential veto.
PPP returns with $285 billion, and there's still room for fraud
News organizations, high-end co-ops and talent agents will have a better shot at getting a PPP loan in round three.
How does Congress count electoral votes?
Congress will convene in a joint session January 6 to count electoral votes from each state and the District of Columbia and reaffirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
Democrats will try to approve $2000 direct checks Thursday
President Trump threatened to veto a newly passed relief bill that includes $600 checks.
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Lakers receive championship rings that honor Kobe Bryant
LeBron James posted a message dedicated to Bryant on Instagram with his ring: "Love and miss you my brother!"
Federal judge sets new trial date for R. Kelly
The 53-year-old R&B star has been behind bars in Chicago since his arrest in July 2019 on child pornography and other charges.
Gators star Keyontae Johnson released from hospital
Johnson is stable and will spend Christmas with his family.
Show of support for John Mulaney after reports he's in rehab
The actor and former "Saturday Night Live" writer has spoken about alcohol in past stand-up routines and interviews.
George Clooney on aging on camera
Oscar winner George Clooney is the star and director of a new Netflix movie, "The Midnight Sky." "CBS Sunday Morning" correspondent Tracy Smith recently visited the movie star at his California home. He spoke about his career spanning decades, aging in the public eye and a near-death motorcycle accident.
Technology
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Biden blasts Trump's handling of massive cyberattack
Mr. Biden spoke from Wilmington, Delaware, about the cyberattack that targeted numerous government agencies.
"Dozens" of top Treasury email accounts hacked, senator says
Senator Ron Wyden said the "full depth" of the Treasury hack "isn't known."
What we know – and don't know – about the suspected Russian hack
Cybersecurity experts say the economic, societal, and military impact of this hack cannot be overemphasized.
Tesla stock falls on first day in S&P 500
On paper, Tesla is worth more than Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors, Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Nissan and Daimler combined.
Sony yanks Cyberpunk 2077 from Playstation store after outcry
Company offering full refunds to customers as developer works to fix glitches in highly anticipated video game.
Science
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Dr. Jon LaPook shares his experience getting the COVID vaccine
"Getting the vaccine felt exactly the same to me as getting a flu shot... No big deal." But then the emotional impact of the moment set in.
Inside the $250M effort to convince Americans COVID vaccines are safe
The government ad blitz will try to appeal to people who are skeptical of coronavirus vaccines but not adamantly opposed to vaccines in general.
Working from home may be hurting the environment
Massive banks of computers across the country are storing and processing data from text messages, zoom and emails being sent while people work remotely.
Sea-level rise from climate change could be worse than projected
Top scientists believe that the high-end estimates of sea-level rise are likely not high enough.
New COVID strain in U.K. may be "already here" in U.S., doctors say
"We have had people coming from the U.K. for the past few weeks, so why would this virus not jump on the plane with everybody?" Dr. Dyan Hes said.
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De Blasio orders U.K. travelers to quarantine or face fine
Quarantine violators will be subjected to $1,000 fines for each day they're not in compliance.
Dr. Jon LaPook shares his experience getting the COVID vaccine
"Getting the vaccine felt exactly the same to me as getting a flu shot... No big deal." But then the emotional impact of the moment set in.
Drugstore giants rush to hire for mass COVID-19 vaccinations
CVS, Walgreens and Kroger among those hiring as large chains ready to play part in nationwide immunization effort.
Inside the $250M effort to convince Americans COVID vaccines are safe
The government ad blitz will try to appeal to people who are skeptical of coronavirus vaccines but not adamantly opposed to vaccines in general.
Dr. Fauci on the key to returning to "some form of normality"
Fauci joined CBSN for a live interview the day after he received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
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Second stimulus check: Will you get $2,000, $600 or nothing?
Lawmakers reached a deal on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package. Here's what we know so far.
Stimulus bill's "three-martini lunch" tax break draws outrage
Tax break was derided as "corporate socialism" by critics. Restaurants have a bigger problem: A lack of business clients.
Strip club owner won't have to pay back millions in PPP aid
The owner of Rick's Cabaret got $5.4 million from the Paycheck Protection Program. Its stock soared 70% this year.
New tip-sharing rule may cost tipped workers $700 million a year
"You don't solve the low wages of the lowest-paid workers by taking it out of the wages of the second-lowest paid workers," said one economist.
Employers can bar unvaccinated workers, government says
Although some people may be exempt, most workers could be required to get a shot, according to federal agency.
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Exiled journalist sentenced to 27 years in prison on terror charges
Can Dündar, 59, was the editor-in-chief of an opposition newspaper that released a 2015 report critical of the Turkish government. He had been living in exile in Germany, but it's unlikely it will extradite him.
Officer fatally shoots Black man, only then turns on body camera
Officials in Columbus, Ohio criticized the officer's delayed camera activation. Officer has been relieved of duty.
Federal judge sets new trial date for R. Kelly
The 53-year-old R&B star has been behind bars in Chicago since his arrest in July 2019 on child pornography and other charges.
Texas police release video of officer fatally shooting Black man
An attorney for the victim's family said the bodycam confirms "a defenseless man was shot in the back when he had not disobeyed a single lawful command and posed no threat to the officer."
Barr announces new charges 32 years after Lockerbie bombing
The announcement of charges against the alleged top bomb maker came on anniversary of the attack.
Space
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Great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn captured in stunning photos
Astrophotographers have captured incredibly detailed photos of the moment our solar system's two largest planets met in the night sky.
Jupiter and Saturn to overlap in sky tonight: "Aligned just right"
If you look up at the sky just after sunset, you'll see something that hasn't happened in centuries.
Jupiter and Saturn will form the first "double planet" in 800 years
The largest planets in our solar system will soon align for the great conjunction — the greatest skywatchers have observed since medieval times.
2 planets to meet in rare "great conjunction"
On Monday evening, the two largest planets in our solar system, Jupiter and Saturn, will appear to merge into a single source of light. It's the first visible conjunction of the giants in more than 800 years. Correspondent Mark Strassmann explains why we may not have another chance to see such an astronomical sight in your lifetime.
Pence reveals Space Force troops will be called "guardians"
In response, James Gunn, the director of the "Guardians of the Galaxy" films, tweeted, "Can we sue this dork?"
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Shows and movies you'll want to stream soon.
COVID crash: Companies that have filed for bankruptcy
Pizza chains, rental-car companies, longtime mall anchor stores — the number of companies is growing every day.
Every TIME Person of the Year for the past 27 years
Vladimir Putin, Bill Clinton, Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump are just some of the people who have been named Time's Person of the Year in the past quarter-century.
The 50 easiest colleges to get into
From small religious schools to public institutions, these colleges have the highest acceptance rates in the U.S.
The most anticipated TV shows of 2021 (and when they might be coming back)
Will "The Crown" return in 2021? Will "Survivor"? Here's how COVID-19 is affecting the production and return of your favorite streaming and TV shows.
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13-year-old starts charity for kids in need
13-year-old Jaxson Turner started his own charity — Never Too Young To Care — and he's proving just that. For Christmas, Turner raised $6,000 to buy gifts for kids in need, because he knows how great it is to see presents under the tree.
Developing the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine
Bill Whitaker reports for "60 Minutes" on the scientists and advances in biotechnology behind a COVID-19 vaccine that could help end the pandemic.
Inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site
In the northern highlands of Ethiopia stand 11 churches that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church says were built by angels. Scott Pelley reports for "60 Minutes."
Helping imprisoned Africans obtain justice
In 46 prisons across Kenya and Uganda, the Justice Defenders organization is training hundreds of inmates, many of whom don't have their own lawyer, to become paralegals and attorneys. Anderson Cooper reports for "60 Minutes."
Trump vetoes defense funding bill
President Trump on Wednesday vetoed a defense funding bill that passed with ease in both chambers of Congress. Lawmakers are likely to override the Mr. Trump's decision when they return from recess next week. CBSN's Tom Hanson reports.