Airbnb, resilient in pandemic, goes public at $68 a share
Home-sharing company that upended hotels industry wants to expand in travel markets like India, China and Latin America.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Pope's Midnight Mass to start early to comply with COVID curfew
Francis canceled his weekly public general audiences after infections started to surge, including a cluster of a dozen cases among the Vatican's Swiss Guards.
"Cruise to nowhere" virus scare turns out to be false alarm
Voyage was cut short after an 83-year-old passenger tested positive but the test was later proven false.
Answers to questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook answers viewers' questions about the coronavirus vaccine.
Pelosi says lawmakers are "close" to reaching deal on COVID relief proposal
Pelosi's comments come as a bipartisan group of lawmakers has started circulating a framework for a deal.
Will I have to wear a mask once I get the COVID vaccine?
A doctor explains why wearing masks will still be necessary for a while even after vaccines arrive.
U.K. issues warning after 2 allergic reactions to Pfizer vaccine
England's National Health Service says people "with a history of a significant allergic reaction to a vaccine, medicine or food" should not get the Pfizer shot.
Hospitals near capacity amid COVID-19 pandemic
More than one-third of all Americans live near hospitals that are critically short of intensive care unit beds.
Big Ten eliminates six-game requirement for championship
The decision comes just a day after the University of Michigan canceled its upcoming game against Ohio State, which would have made Ohio ineligible to compete in the championship under the previous rule.
Taylor Swift donates $13,000 to two struggling mothers
With many Americans struggling to make ends meet during these unprecedented times, the star has sparked some joy in the lives of two mothers in need this holiday season.
Pennsylvania governor tests positive for COVID-19
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and first lady Frances Wolf were quarantining at home after the governor's positive test result.
Books touting anti-vaccination theories abound on retail sites
As countries around the world look to inoculate citizens against COVID-19, bogus theories are in ample supply.
Royal Caribbean "cruise to nowhere" cut short after passenger tests positive
All 1,680 guests and 1,150 crew onboard the Quantum of the Seas confined to cabins until contact tracing completed.
Alabama governor extends mask order into January
Alabama hit a record for the number of people in state hospitals with COVID-19 with more than 2,000 people hospitalized.
NYC mayor vows not to let people "jump the line" for vaccine
"We've got to protect those who serve us and those who are most vulnerable, and we will enforce that rigorously," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Four of the deadliest days in U.S. history occurred last week
The death toll from COVID-19 on three separate days last week was greater than the number of Americans killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor.
New York expects 170,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses as soon as this weekend
Nursing home residents and staff will be prioritized for vaccinations, following by "high-risk" hospital workers.
What airline passengers should know about COVID-19 testing
Airlines have introduced preflight COVID-19 screening so passengers can avoid having to quarantine.
Pentagon to roll out 44,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to start, officials say
The Department of Defense anticipates giving military personnel the new vaccine at 16 locations, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Idaho health board COVID meeting ended due to "intense" protests
The protests were at the site and at members' homes. The session was halted before members got to vote on proposed COVID-related restrictions.
Mnuchin makes $916 billion offer to Pelosi for COVID relief bill
The Treasury secretary said he had spoken to the speaker about an offer as time runs out for Congress to pass a bill.
U.S. prepares for vaccine rollout as cases top 15 million
"We will be able to vaccinate about 20 million people this month and another 20-25 million in January," said assistant secretary for health Admiral Brett Giroir.
Hopes dimming for another round of stimulus checks in 2020
Millions of Americans are heading for a "bleak winter" without additional financial relief from U.S., economists warn.
Ex-lawmaker who died from COVID gave warning from hospital bed
A doctor said he is telling his friend's story in the hopes that people can learn just how easily the virus can spread at casual gatherings.
Nurse who flaunted ignoring Oregon COVID curbs is out of a job
Ashley Grames posted videos saying she still travels often, rarely wears a mask and lets her kids have play dates.
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Russia plays down reported plague lab death and says, trust us
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
