First nursing home residents get COVID vaccine More than a third of the 306,000 coronavirus deaths have come from long-term care facilities. Dec 17, 2020
Pence to publicly receive COVID-19 vaccine on Friday The vice president will be the most high-profile person to receive the shot publicly. Dec 17, 2020
Tyson Foods fires 7 managers over COVID-19 betting allegations The allegations against managers at the Waterloo, Iowa, plant were part of a lawsuit from the son of an employee who died of the coronavirus in April. Dec 17, 2020
Minnesota eases COVID restrictions — but it's not enough for some Governor Walz is facing pressure from a group of restaurant owners who say they will defy orders and open for in-person dining. Dec 17, 2020
At least two dead as winter storm slams Northeast There are 70 million Americans in the middle of the monster storm that's dumping snow, sleet and rain on the East Coast. Dec 17, 2020
Tom Cruise scolds film crew for violating coronavirus rules "If I see you do it again you're f***ing gone," Cruise says to crew members he apparently saw violating social distancing rules. Dec 17, 2020
2 strip clubs can stay open and set own COVID rules, judge rules The scope of the preliminary injunction appeared to extend far beyond the two clubs to potentially all of the restaurants in San Diego County. Dec 17, 2020
Federal prisons to prioritize staffers for COVID-19 vaccine Throughout the pandemic, many of the nation's prisons have emerged as hotspots for the virus. Dec 16, 2020
Congressional leaders near deal on COVID bill with stimulus checks Congressional leaders are nearing a deal after meeting for several hours on Tuesday evening. Dec 16, 2020
Mayor resigns after threats over mask mandate: "I do not feel safe" Joyce Warshaw said she was concerned about her safety after encountering aggression, including threats via phone and email. Dec 16, 2020
Health care workers feel spark of hope as vaccinations begin The FDA said the Moderna vaccine overall is 94.5% effective and 100% effective in people 65 and over. Dec 16, 2020
MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, donates $4.2 billion Scott, the 18th richest person in the world, said she wanted to accelerate her giving due to the impact of the pandemic. Dec 16, 2020
Ex-POWs the first vets to get COVID vaccine at Alabama VA hospital "If there's a hell on Earth, I was there," one said as he recalled serving and being held captive during the Korean War. Dec 16, 2020
Pelosi says members must wear a mask to speak on the House floor Until now, members of Congress have been able to remove their masks when speaking on the House floor. Dec 16, 2020
California distributes 5,000 body bags as COVID deaths mounts Hospitals are filling up so fast in the state that officials are rolling out mobile field facilities and scrambling to hire more doctors and nurses. Dec 16, 2020
Child's quest for answers on pandemic takes unexpected turn A note to the "CBS Evening News" led to a surprise for 9-year-old Abby Hucker. Dec 15, 2020
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. Dec 15, 2020
First ICU nurse, doctor to get vaccine aim to sway skeptics Doctors, nurses and other frontline workers are among the first recipients to receive doses of the approved COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer. Dec 15, 2020
Virus-weary NYC restaurants face new enemy: Snow After halting indoor dining amid COVID-19 spike, restaurants now must cease outdoor service due to blizzard. Dec 15, 2020
FDA authorizes first over-the-counter home test for COVID-19 The test, which will be priced around $30, connects to a digital app to help users interpret the results. Dec 15, 2020
"Healing is coming": U.S. health workers start getting vaccine Some 145 sites around the nation, from Rhode Island to Alaska, began vaccinating health care workers. Dec 15, 2020
Romney shares details on proposed pandemic relief package Utah Republican Senator Mitt Romney joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss pandemic relief as benefits soon expire for millions of Americans, Attorney General Barr's resignation and the future of the GOP. Dec 15, 2020
FDA: Moderna COVID vaccine shows "no specific safety concerns" FDA analysis of data on the vaccine confirms it's more than 94% effective. It may get the agency's stamp of approval by week's end, joining Pfizer's. Dec 15, 2020
How Europe is planning to cope with a COVID Christmas Restrictions vary among nations, but the trend is for a very quiet holiday as U.K. government is urged to abandon "rash" plan to allow household mixing. Dec 15, 2020
Dozens of kids possibly exposed to COVID at Santa photo shoot Some 50 had their pictures taken with "Mr. and Mrs. Claus" at a Georgia Christmas parade. Three days later, the couple tested positive. Dec 15, 2020