Initial vaccine distribution will cover fraction of health care workers
Pfizer's first tranche of vaccines is expected to be shipped on December 15.
Politics
Pressure intensifies as Biden weighs 3 top Cabinet picks
The president-elect is facing significant pressure from competing elements of the Democratic Party to fill remaining Cabinet positions and other senior government posts with minority nominees.
Ivanka Trump deposed in lawsuit alleging misused inaugural funds
The D.C. attorney general sued over the use of inauguration funds in January.
Fed and Treasury urge Congress to act now on virus relief
Without immediate assistance, Americans will lose their homes and small businesses will fail, Fed chair warns.
Trump to travel to Georgia on Saturday to rally for Perdue and Loeffler
The president has refused to concede and baselessly questioned the results of the presidential election in Georgia.
CDC reduces quarantine time from two weeks to 10 days with no symptoms
The shorter time period is meant to encourage more people to quarantine.
Pelosi and Schumer back bipartisan COVID proposal as basis for talks
McConnell's proposal is separate from the bipartisan $908 billion plan proposed by lawmakers on Tuesday.
LeBron James' voting rights group takes aim at Georgia Senate runoffs
"We're gonna get behind that and hopefully create change," he said.
Will you get a stimulus check by December 31?
Millions of Americans are heading for a "bleak winter" without additional financial relief from U.S., economists warn.
Watchdog and historical groups sue White House over preserving records
The lawsuit takes aim at a White House policy allowing officials to screenshot electronic messages.
2020 Elections
Mark Kelly sworn in as Democratic senator from Arizona
This is the first time in nearly 70 years that Arizona has two Democratic senators.
CBS News coverage of the 2020 elections
Georgia elections official rebukes Trump after threats to workers
Gabriel Sterling, the voting system implementation manager in Georgia, said his anger stemmed from the revelation a young contractor with a voting company was receiving death threats.
Barr says Justice Department has no evidence of widespread fraud in election
In an interview with The Associated Press, Attorney General William Barr said federal agents have uncovered no evidence that would change the outcome.
Biden introduces economic team, telling Americans "help is on the way"
Several of Mr. Biden's expected nominees would break barriers if confirmed by the Senate.
Obama narrates new Jon Ossoff ad ahead of Georgia runoff
Obama highlights Ossoff's commitment to passing a new Voting Rights Act and his personal connection to fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden still searching for defense secretary
The president-elect announced several members of his national security team last week, but has not selected a defense secretary.
Wisconsin completes canvass and certifies Biden win in state
The Trump campaign has pledged to file a lawsuit.
Arizona certifies election results
The governor said the paperwork formalizing Kelly's election would be "hand delivered" to the secretary of the U.S. Senate "so that Arizona's newest senator can be sworn into office as swiftly as possible."
Biden unveils economic team, nominating Yellen for treasury secretary
Mr. Biden announced top members of his economic team this week.
The pivotal post-Election Day dates you need to know
Long after the "I voted" stickers go into the trash, there are a series of deadlines outlined in federal law and the Constitution that dictate what happens between Election Day and the inauguration.
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U.N. agency removes cannabis from most dangerous drug category
A U.N. commission voted to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from a category of the world's most dangerous drugs.
"Lord of the Rings" stars want to help buy Tolkien's former home
Sir Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, and other "Lord of the Rings" stars and scholars hope to transform Tolkien's home into a literary center.
Egyptian model arrested over photo shoot at ancient pyramid
Both model Salma El-Shimy and her photographer were arrested and were accused by one lawyer of "insulting the great Pharaonic history."
Climate action needs American leadership, U.N. chief says
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that three-fourths of new and emerging human infectious diseases are animal-to-human.
Hong Kong jails 3 prominent young pro-democracy activists
Not even 30 years old, Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam are heroes to the largely silenced movement demanding democracy in the Chinese city.
U.S.
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Initial vaccine distribution will cover fraction of health care workers
Pfizer's first tranche of vaccines is expected to be shipped on December 15.
Pressure intensifies as Biden weighs 3 top Cabinet picks
The president-elect is facing significant pressure from competing elements of the Democratic Party to fill remaining Cabinet positions and other senior government posts with minority nominees.
Taylor Swift gives sneak peek of rerecorded hit "Love Story" in new ad
"Working hard to get the music to you soon!!" she tweeted to her fans.
Soccer Olympian-turned-doctor treating COVID-19 patients
Rachel Buehler Van Hollebeke graduated from medical school just before COVID-19 gained traction.
48 NBA players positive for COVID-19 in first week of testing
The league did not disclose the names of players who tested positive.
Politics
More Politics
Initial vaccine distribution will cover fraction of health care workers
Pfizer's first tranche of vaccines is expected to be shipped on December 15.
Pressure intensifies as Biden weighs 3 top Cabinet picks
The president-elect is facing significant pressure from competing elements of the Democratic Party to fill remaining Cabinet positions and other senior government posts with minority nominees.
Ivanka Trump deposed in lawsuit alleging misused inaugural funds
The D.C. attorney general sued over the use of inauguration funds in January.
Fed and Treasury urge Congress to act now on virus relief
Without immediate assistance, Americans will lose their homes and small businesses will fail, Fed chair warns.
Trump to travel to Georgia on Saturday to rally for Perdue and Loeffler
The president has refused to concede and baselessly questioned the results of the presidential election in Georgia.
Entertainment
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Taylor Swift gives sneak peek of rerecorded hit "Love Story" in new ad
"Working hard to get the music to you soon!!" she tweeted to her fans.
48 NBA players positive for COVID-19 in first week of testing
The league did not disclose the names of players who tested positive.
"Lord of the Rings" stars want to help buy Tolkien's former home
Sir Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, and other "Lord of the Rings" stars and scholars hope to transform Tolkien's home into a literary center.
Will retailers have more PS5 and Xbox consoles this year?
Two of this holiday season's hottest gifts sold out fast, but more game consoles may be available before year-end.
Celebrities show support for Elliot Page
Page posted that he felt "overwhelming gratitude for the incredible people who have supported me along this journey."
Technology
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Will retailers have more PS5 and Xbox consoles this year?
Two of this holiday season's hottest gifts sold out fast, but more game consoles may be available before year-end.
Iconic radio telescope in Puerto Rico collapses
Many scientists and Puerto Ricans mourned the news, with some tearing up during interviews.
China lands spacecraft on moon for historic sample collection
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will make China only the third nation to bring moon rocks back to Earth.
Cyber Monday was biggest online shopping day in U.S. history
Despite the fragile economy, consumers spent up to $12 million every minute during peak Cyber Monday shopping.
PlayStation 5, Xbox hard to get? You could be battling a bot
Software is increasingly snapping up hot products, including gaming consoles, leaving human shoppers in the dust.
Science
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Severe wildfires burning 8 times more area in western U.S.
An exponential increase in high-severity fires threatens a forest's ability to return to its normal state.
Iconic radio telescope in Puerto Rico collapses
Many scientists and Puerto Ricans mourned the news, with some tearing up during interviews.
China lands spacecraft on moon for historic sample collection
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will make China only the third nation to bring moon rocks back to Earth.
Hunted and trafficked, pangolins may hold key to COVID-19
Pangolins are coveted for their scales, which are used in dozens of traditional Chinese medicines.
COVID-19 vaccine breakthroughs: What happens now?
The latest promising advances in coronavirus vaccines are now posing more questions – about the logistics required to safely transport an approved vaccine, who will get it, and how to combat vaccine skepticism
Health
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Initial vaccine distribution will cover fraction of health care workers
Pfizer's first tranche of vaccines is expected to be shipped on December 15.
Soccer Olympian-turned-doctor treating COVID-19 patients
Rachel Buehler Van Hollebeke graduated from medical school just before COVID-19 gained traction.
48 NBA players positive for COVID-19 in first week of testing
The league did not disclose the names of players who tested positive.
U.S. reaches 100,000 coronavirus hospitalizations
Hospitalizations have more than tripled nationwide since October 1, leaving healthcare systems stretched thin.
U.N. agency removes cannabis from most dangerous drug category
A U.N. commission voted to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from a category of the world's most dangerous drugs.
MoneyWatch
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Pandemic's hit to economy? Nearly $5 trillion over two years
Researchers' "best case scenario" points to 15% plunge in GDP, a bigger hit than seen during the Great Recession.
Will retailers have more PS5 and Xbox consoles this year?
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available in time for the holidays.
Fed and Treasury urge Congress to act now on virus relief
Without immediate assistance, Americans will lose their homes and small businesses will fail, Fed chair warns.
Self-employed? Your state may owe you money
Many states skimped on jobless aid to self-employed and gig workers, a government watchdog found.
Pizza Hut co-founder dies from pneumonia after beating COVID-19
Entrepreneur was a 19-year-old college student when he and his brother launched the restaurant chain.
Crime
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Woman dies after being run over while defending her son
Investigators say the teens went to the woman's home because of a "romantic entanglement" between the teens and her son.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court hears arguments in Bill Cosby appeal
Cosby, 83, hopes to overturn his 2018 sex assault conviction because the judge let prosecutors call five other accusers who said Cosby mistreated them the same way he did his victim, Andrea Constand.
Captain charged with manslaughter in boat fire that killed 34
The indictment alleges that Captain Jerry Boylan caused the deaths of 33 passengers and one crew member "by his misconduct, negligence and inattention to his duties."
Supreme Court to mull challenge to convictions under "racist" jury laws
More than 1,500 people are still incarcerated in Louisiana due to non-unanimous jury verdicts — 80% of whom are Black, one analysis found.
Boy killed on busy road after being forced out of car
Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor told CBS News it's "mind-boggling" an adult would force a child out on a busy highway in the rain and at night.
Space
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China lands spacecraft on moon for historic sample collection
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will make China only the third nation to bring moon rocks back to Earth.
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
China launches ambitious lunar sample return mission
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will be the first in 44 years to bring lunar samples to Earth.
SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Astronauts describe thrilling ride to space
Rookie astronaut Victor Glover calls the view from space "surreal."
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Hardest colleges to get into in the U.S. in 2021
These schools have a combination of the lowest acceptance rates and the highest SAT and ACT scores. See which school tops the list for 2020.
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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
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Health in Her Hue is empowering Black women
Health in Her Hue is on a mission to reduce racial disparities in health care that can be a matter of life or death for more than 21 million Black women in the United States. Co-founders Ashlee Wisdom and Eddwina Bright tell CBSN how they’re aiming to improve health outcomes by connecting Black women with "culturally competent" providers.
CBSN Originals: "The QAnon Effect"
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.
CBSN Originals: "A City Under Surveillance"
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Sports legend Rafer Johnson dead at 86
Rafer Johnson, who won the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics and helped subdue Robert F. Kennedy's assassin in 1968, died Wednesday at his home in the Sherman Oaks section of Los Angeles, according to family friend Michael Roth. No cause of death was announced. He was 86. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Norah O'Donnell Reports: Sexual Assault in the Military
A year-and-a-half long investigation by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and the CBS News Investigative Unit into sexual assault within the U.S. military uncovered failures by leaders to address the issue. Over the course of the investigation, CBS News spoke with nearly two dozen survivors of sexual assault, whistleblowers who worked for the military's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and families of suicide victims who say the military grossly mishandled reports of sexual assault.