Biden to be vaccinated on Monday
The president-elect has said he will take his vaccine in front of the media to build public confidence.
Coronavirus Pandemic
One in five inmates in the U.S. has had COVID-19
In some states, more than half of inmates have been infected, according to data collected by The Associated Press and The Marshall Project.
Cuomo says New York COVID shutdown is "totally avoidable"
The question of whether New York City needs to go into a full shutdown became a political football this week between the governor and the city's mayor.
States say they're receiving fewer doses of vaccine than expected
Washington Governor Jay Inslee tweeted that the news was "disruptive and frustrating."
Judge: Strip club ruling on COVID rules applies to restaurants
The case brought by two San Diego strip clubs handed the biggest victory yet to California businesses fighting public health orders.
Biden adviser Cedric Richmond tests positive for COVID-19
Richmond attended a Georgia campaign rally with the president-elect, and his his interactions with Mr. Biden "happened in open air, were masked and totaled less than 15 consecutive minutes," the transition team said.
Bitcoin surges past $20,000, topping previous peak 3 years ago
Like other popular investments in times of uncertainty, such as gold, bitcoin has benefited from the pandemic.
Sheriff of Michigan's largest county dies of COVID-19
Napoleon was Wayne County sheriff since 2009 and served as Detroit police chief earlier in his career.
Panel recommends use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA is expected to quickly approve the vaccine for emergency use.
8 nuns die of COVID-19 in one week at Wisconsin convent
Four of the eight nuns died on the same day, the convent said.
Free-meal program may end even as many Americans go hungry
Anti-hunger program in Vermont that pays restaurants to feed people in need is within days of running out of money.
LA mayor in quarantine after daughter tests positive for COVID-19
Mayor Eric Garcetti said both he and his wife have tested negative.
Federal death row inmate tests positive for coronavirus
The attorneys for Dustin John Higgs said they were notified of the positive COVID-19 test on Thursday.
Jobless claims rise as Congress debates stimulus aid
Some 885,000 people applied for jobless aid last week, while nearly half a million filed for self-employment benefits.
Pfizer vaccine vials contain excess doses, surprising hospitals and pharmacists
The FDA and Pfizer have given slightly different advice on how the extra doses should be used — or not used.
"Catastrophic situation" looms in San Francisco as ICU beds run low
Bay Area ICU capacity remains at 13.1%, which has trigged a stay-home order for the entire region.
How the pandemic upended plans for 6 college students
CBS News spoke to five students who had their plans upended by the pandemic.
50 years of tax cuts for the rich didn't trickle down, study says
Tax cuts for the wealthy didn't boost the economies of the U.S. and 17 other countries — but they did worsen income inequality.
CVS offers $250 bonus to 200,000 employees for pandemic work
Drugstore chain that's player in COVID-19 fight says it will spend about $60 million to give workers extra cash.
NBA star comes up with plan to help local businesses
"This is our city, these are our communities, let's help each other in this time of need!" Nance said.
U.S. poverty jumps the most in 60 years
Nearly 8 million Americans fell into poverty between June and November, a new analysis shows.
NFL to invite vaccinated health care workers to Super Bowl
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he wants to "honor and thank health care workers for their extraordinary service during pandemic."
2 U.S. hospital workers have allergic reactions to COVID vaccine
The health care worker who reacted more seriously had no previous history of allergic reactions, but recovered quickly and urges others to get the shot.
81-year-old Ian McKellen "euphoric" after getting COVID vaccine
"I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone," McKellen said.
French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for COVID-19
The leader's office confirmed his diagnosis and said he was quarantining in line with French rules.
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
