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Shelter dog becomes a K-9 officer
A dog that was adopted from a shelter and returned twice has become the newest member of the Owego Police Department in New York. Chip Reid introduces us to K-9 Officer Maggie.
Hiker makes "miraculous" recovery
A 45-year-old man was rescued from Mount Rainier after being caught in blizzard conditions. He continues to recover after his heart stopped for 45 minutes. David Begnaud shares his story.
Boy Scouts sex abuse claims surpass 92,000
Tens of thousands of alleged victims have raced to file sexual abuse claims against the Boy Scouts before a court-ordered deadline. It comes after the 110-year-old institution filed for bankruptcy in February. Errol Barnett reports.
Biden: "More people may die" without virus coordination
President-elect Joe Biden said Monday that President Trump’s stonewalling is putting American lives at risk in the war against COVID-19. Nikole Killion reports.
States announce new restrictions amid COVID surge
Multiple states are imposing new lockdown measures and announcing the immediate shutdown of non-essential businesses as coronavirus cases surge. Carter Evans has the latest.
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine nearly 95% effective
Moderna says it has developed a coronavirus vaccine that's nearly 95% effective, and with emergency approval from the FDA it could start distributing the shots to high-risk patients and health care workers as soon as December. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for November 16, 2020
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
COVID-19 case surge threatens the U.S. economy
Coronavirus cases are surging in America, which is threatening the U.S. economy while many Americans are struggling to make ends meet. Michael George reports.
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Hospitals overrun as U.S. reports 1 million new coronavirus cases in a week
Hospitals are overwhelmed with the growing number COVID-19 patients being brought in, while state leaders have announced new measures to try to control the spread of the virus.
From stray to K-9: Shelter dog becomes newest member of Owego Police Department
The officers in a small town police department in New York can't say enough about their newest recruit, especially considering the unusual route she traveled to get there.
Daily coronavirus cases are rising in all 50 states
States across the U.S. are imposing strict rules in an effort to stop the increase in the number of coronavirus cases.
Biden becomes first Democrat to win Georgia since 1992, CBS News projects
Biden's 14,000-vote margin was narrow enough to trigger a recount but it's not expected to change the outcome.
Local leaders implement drastic changes as COVID-19 cases surge
The number of new daily infections in the U.S. has doubled in three weeks, and daily Americans deaths are at levels not seen since the worst months of the pandemic.
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Military faces challenges with distribution of COVID vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci said vaccines will likely be available for most Americans who want it by April. In CBS News' series "Racing to a Cure," David Martin takes a look at what it will take to distribute those first doses.
Pfizer official talks COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer chief scientific officer Dr. Mikael Dolsten spoke with CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook after the drugmaker announced that human trials suggest its coronavirus vaccine is more than 90% effective.
U.S. battles coronavirus surge
There has been a nationwide surge in coronavirus cases as 18 states in the past week broke daily records for new cases. Since the pandemic started, more than 9.2 million cases have been reported in the U.S., and more than 231,000 Americans have died. Adriana Diaz reports.
FDA approves remdesivir to treat COVID-19
The Food and Drug Administration has approved remdesivir for the treatment of the coronavirus, and it comes as some cities across the country are seeing spikes in COVID-19 cases. Janet Shamlian reports.
Teen works on potential cure for coronavirus
A 14-year-old from Texas hopes to one day save lives with her research on a potential treatment for the coronavirus. Mireya Villarreal shares her story.
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Pig rescued from barn fire after woman sees it on livestream
A pig was able to be rescued from a burning barn thanks to a woman who was watching a livestream of the sleeping animal.
Trick-or-treaters leave candy for child battling leukemia
Little ghosts and ghouls turned out to be saints after leaving their Halloween candy for 3-year-old Zoe, who was diagnosed with leukemia in February.
Women pay respect to Susan B. Anthony at her grave in Rochester
"It was really amazing. Like I wasn't reading from a textbook anymore — I was with her," one visitor said.
Food writer opens porch restaurant for chipmunk
A chipmunk in Georgia is living the life thanks to a food writer who created a special place exclusively for the furry creature.
Toddler befriends Halloween skeleton amid pandemic
The bond that two best friends share fits the season perfectly, right down to the bone.
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CBS Evening News, November 16, 2020
Moderna early data shows coronavirus vaccine is nearly 95% effective; Shelter dog becomes a K-9 officer in New York
CBS Weekend News, November 15, 2020
SpaceX sends first team of astronauts to space; National Museum of the United States Army opens in Virginia
CBS Weekend News, November 14, 2020
Governors across the country impose new restrictions as coronavirus infections surge out of control; Iconic Los Angeles bookstore thriving during pandemic thanks to focus on literature promoting social justice
CBS Evening News, November 13, 2020
Record COVID-19 cases reported as infections rise in all 50 states; Woman watching barn livestream saves pig from fire
CBS Evening News, November 12, 2020
Chicago issues stay-at-home advisory amid record U.S. coronavirus cases; National Museum of the United States Army opens in Virginia with hundreds of artifacts
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100-year-old World War II pilot says he still flies every week
In honor of Veterans Day, CBS News salutes an extraordinary World War II fighter pilot, who is still flying 75 years after the war.
Navy's first Black female fighter pilot to receive her wings
Lieutenant Madeline Swegle is about to become a U.S. Navy fighter pilot, making history as the first Black female to do so. CBS News has her inspiring story in our series: "Profiles in Service."
Retired army doctors join the fight against coronavirus
Colonel Melissa Givens retired after spending 20 years as an emergency room doctor in the army. Now she's in New York, helping patients at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.
Army Reserve names first female chief
Military history was made when Lieutenant General Jody Daniels became the first woman to take charge of the U.S. Army Reserve, a force of nearly 200,000 soldiers. She's also the first woman to lead any Army component. Norah O'Donnell has the latest in CBS News' series "Profiles in Service."
How the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman honors the fallen
"It's important that I come here and reflect and remember the fallen," said Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman General Mark Milley.
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Baby Yoda plays key role on historic SpaceX mission
Baby Yoda joins an elite group of plushies used on ISS missions as "zero-gravity indicators."
Hurricane Iota slams Central America days after Hurricane Eta
Hurricane Iota came ashore just 15 miles south of where Hurricane Eta made landfall November 3, also as a Category 4 storm.
What Biden can do to "reverse the trajectory" on climate change
If President-elect Joe Biden has his way, the tide is about to turn on climate policy. But how much could he really do without Senate support?
German police arrest 3 men 1 year after huge jewel heist at castle
But 2 suspects are still on the run, and there's no sign yet of the diamond-encrusted loot pilfered from a 500-year-old castle in Dresden.
1st Islamic school for transgender students opens in Bangladesh
"The Quran does not treat them any differently, so why should we?" says the madrassa's founder, as LGBTQ advocates laud a "positive step," with work still to do.
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Minnesota residents deliver emotional plea to curb virus spread
The statements come as the state implemented new COVID-19 restrictions last week.
North Carolina introduces county alert system as virus cases rise
The governor said that 3,000 cases were reported in one day and described a new alert system for each county.
Senate blocks controversial Trump nominee to Fed board
Shelton's nomination was stalled on a procedural vote, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris casting a key vote.
Pentagon drawing down troops in Afghanistan
The move comes days after President Trump replaced his defense secretary.
Ohio governor announces statewide curfew amid COVID-19 spike
The curfew will run from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for three weeks.
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Senate blocks controversial Trump nominee to Fed board
Shelton's nomination was stalled on a procedural vote, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris casting a key vote.
Pentagon drawing down troops in Afghanistan
The move comes days after President Trump replaced his defense secretary.
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.
Trump is "seriously" considering a 2024 bid for president
He is "seriously" considering a 2024 bid for president, two sources have told CBS News.
Democrats ask Supreme Court to delay arguments in Mueller grand jury case
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments December 2.
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Baby Yoda plays key role on historic SpaceX mission
Baby Yoda joins an elite group of plushies used on ISS missions as "zero-gravity indicators."
Rachel Bloom on her mental health journey
In Rachel Bloom's new book, "I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are," she shares a brutally honest and hilarious account of her journey from awkward theater kid to star of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." Bloom takes Anthony Mason back to her former middle school, where she faced bullies but also found her love for musical theater. The award-winning actor, singer and writer discusses living with obsessive-compulsive disorder, having a baby during the pandemic, and losing her collaborator Adam Schlesinger to COVID-19.
Taylor Swift says back catalog sold without her knowledge
"This was the second time my music has been sold without my knowledge," she wrote.
NCAA moving March Madness to a "single geographic area" for 2021
The NCAA originally planned to host the tournament's early rounds at 13 sites across the country.
Comedian Sinbad recovering from stroke, his family says
The 64-year-old Sinbad, born David Adkins, is known for his stand-up work and appearances in sitcoms.
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Twitter rolls out disappearing tweet feature "Fleets"
"Fleets" is meant to combat the pressure of tweeting permanent things, a phenomenon that Twitter says can leave good tweets stuck in the drafts.
Money-losing Airbnb files to go public
The company lost $670 million on $4.8 billion in revenue last year, but foresees a post-pandemic turnaround.
Amazon opens online pharmacy that delivers prescriptions
Prime members get free two-day shipping on orders from Amazon Pharmacy, which accepts most insurance plans.
SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to space station in new era for NASA
NASA aims to end reliance on Russia with first operational flight of Crew Dragon spacecraft.
What climate policy could look like under a President Biden
The president-elect has a bold plan for going green — here's what he can do even without support from lawmakers.
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What Biden can do to "reverse the trajectory" on climate change
If President-elect Joe Biden has his way, the tide is about to turn on climate policy. But how much could he really do without Senate support?
Distributing Pfizer's vaccine will be a "logistical nightmare"
Vaccine "suitcases" can only be opened for 180 seconds at a time. Experts say many doses could go to waste.
Iota makes landfall over Nicaragua as "extremely dangerous" Cat 4
Iota is expected to bring "potentially catastrophic winds, life-threatening storm surge and extreme rainfall," the U.S. National Hurricane Center says.
Bezos announces first winners of $10 billion climate-change pledge
Prominent environmental nonprofits dominate the first round of "Bezos Earth Fund" grants, which total $791 million.
SpaceX crew capsule chases down and docks with space station
Docking late Monday night kicks off a six-month stay in space for four Crew Dragon astronauts.
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Minnesota residents deliver emotional plea to curb virus spread
The statements come as the state implemented new COVID-19 restrictions last week.
North Carolina introduces county alert system as virus cases rise
The governor said that 3,000 cases were reported in one day and described a new alert system for each county.
Ohio governor announces statewide curfew amid COVID-19 spike
The curfew will run from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for three weeks.
Top Pennsylvania health official unveils new rules for travelers
Pennsylvania is reporting more than 5,000 new infections per day, up more than 115% in just two weeks.
Dolly Parton helped fund research for Moderna COVID vaccine
"I'm just happy that anything I do can help somebody else," Parton said.
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Distributing Pfizer's vaccine will be a "logistical nightmare"
Vaccine "suitcases" can only be opened for 180 seconds at a time. Experts say many doses could go to waste.
Walmart CEO: "Imperative" that lawmakers pass more stimulus
CEO Doug McMillan also congratulated President-elect Joe Biden, saying he is looking forward to working with the administration.
Senate blocks controversial Trump nominee to Fed board
Shelton's nomination was stalled on a procedural vote, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris casting a key vote.
Amazon opens online pharmacy that delivers prescriptions
Prime members get free two-day shipping on orders from Amazon Pharmacy, which accepts most insurance plans.
End-of-year financial and tax-saving moves
The pandemic likely impacted your 2020 taxes, but what's really deductible? What if you worked remotely in a different state during the pandemic? CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.
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German police arrest 3 men 1 year after huge jewel heist at castle
But 2 suspects are still on the run, and there's no sign yet of the diamond-encrusted loot pilfered from a 500-year-old castle in Dresden.
All charges dropped against former New York Giant DeAndre Baker
A lawyer representing three of the alleged robbery victims has been charged with extortion.
University of California agrees to $73 million sex abuse settlement
Patients have accused Heaps of sexual assault and sexual misconduct between 1983 and 2018, when he worked at the UCLA student health center and UCLA Medical Center.
Suspect tries to escape FBI using underwater "sea scooter"
Matthew Piercey allegedly spent 25 minutes underwater before he resurfaced and was handcuffed by FBI agents.
FBI: Hate crime murders surged to record high in 2019
51 people were killed in hate crimes in 2019, according to the FBI, far surpassing the previous deadliest year, 2018.
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Baby Yoda plays key role on historic SpaceX mission
Baby Yoda joins an elite group of plushies used on ISS missions as "zero-gravity indicators."
SpaceX crew capsule chases down and docks with space station
Docking late Monday night kicks off a six-month stay in space for four Crew Dragon astronauts.
SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to space station in new era for NASA
NASA aims to end reliance on Russia with first operational flight of Crew Dragon spacecraft.
SpaceX launches first full NASA crew to ISS
After six years, two successful test flights and a multibillion-dollar investment in American enterprise, NASA launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Sunday, the first government-certified flight of a commercially developed SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Atlas 5 rocket boosts spy satellite into orbit
The United Launch Alliance rocket carried a classified National Reconnaissance Office satellite.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Jill Biden through the years
What do we know about the nation's next first lady?
Joe Biden through the years
Newly elected to be the 46th president, Biden has had a long political career and a personal life filled with triumph and heartbreak.
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.
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Navigating holiday shopping amid a pandemic
Online sales this holiday season is expected to break records and surpass $189 billion, according to Adobe Analytics. Experts predict it will amount to two years' worth of growth in one season. Retail analyst Erin Sykes joins CBSN to discuss what shoppers should keep in mind as online sales surge amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Barack Obama: The "60 Minutes" interview
The former president shares the advice he would give President Trump, his thoughts on the killing of George Floyd, and what's behind the divisions in Washington and across the U.S. Scott Pelley reports.
The question about TikTok
It's billed itself as "the last sunny corner on the internet," but is TikTok really a tool for China to obtain troves of data on Americans? Bill Whitaker reports.
CBSN Originals: "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.
CBSN Originals: "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.