Republicans block Democratic effort to increase direct checks to $2,000
Republicans blocked a request by Democrats to pass the bill by unanimous consent.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Nurses fear what's to come in California's COVID crisis
"Every day, I look into the eyes of someone who is struggling to breathe," said nurse Jenny Carrillo, her voice breaking.
Students in some NYC shelters lack reliable Wi-Fi for remote learning
Many students living in the city's family shelters still have weak or no Wi-Fi, putting virtual education out of reach.
Photographer keeps holiday tradition going, despite the pandemic
Alicia Johnson got creative to keep her tradition of Santa photography sessions alive during the coronavirus pandemic.
Stores offer more drop-off locations as they face flood of returns
Holiday returns will cost companies over $1 billion this year, according to industry estimates.
Shemar Moore, "S.W.A.T." star, says he has tested positive for COVID-19
"I thought I had food poisoning... chills and aches all day today... still can smell, taste, no cough, no runny nose ... I feel fine now," the 50-year-old actor wrote.
Court orders Foster Farms chicken plant to give workers PPE
Nine workers died and hundreds were sickened in a COVID-19 outbreak at the plant earlier this year.
More than one million packages will not reach their destination this Christmas
Retailers like Amazon are still offering overnight deliveries on thousands of items for Christmas Day.
China aims cracks down on Alibaba with anti-monopoly probe
U.S. tech companies face similar scrutiny with regulators looking at whether Facebook and others hamper competition.
NYC mayor 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.
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.
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.
Another new COVID-19 variant seems to have developed, in Nigeria
Health officials there say unlike the new ones in Britain and South Africa, this one doesn't appear to be more contagious than earlier strains.
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.
What's in the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill?
Congress passed a massive coronavirus relief bill on Monday that includes direct checks and unemployment benefits.
Rockets-Thunder season opener postponed due to COVID-19
The Rockets did not have enough eligible players to compete after positive test results and contact tracing.
Florida business owner pays families' overdue utility bills
Mike Esmond has paid off more than 100 delinquent accounts.
Mostly maskless carolers protest LA County stay-at-home order
The demonstration, lead by actor Kirk Cameron, was against a likely extension of the order amid California's raging COVID-19 surge.
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.
36 people at Antarctica research station test positive for COVID-19
Antarctica had been the last continent on Earth untouched by the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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.
800,000 Americans applied for jobless aid week before Christmas
Another 400,000 filed for special aid for self-employed. "Labor market damage continues to mount in real time," one economist said.
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.
HealthWatch
Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter
Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter
Letting go: Why holding onto grudges can be damaging
Why holding onto grudges can be damaging
Clinical trial helps treat woman's "insufferable pain" from sunlight
Book excerpt: "Narratives" by Nancy Colier
Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
I tested America.gov, the government's AI chatbot, on health questions
