California becomes first state to surpass 2 million COVID-19 cases
Slight signs of hope have emerged: More than 128,000 vaccine doses administered and a modest decline in the state's transmission rate.
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California surpasses 2 million COVID-19 cases
California is the epicenter of the COVID-19 surge this Christmas Eve. The Golden State has now recorded nearly as many cases as all of Great Britain. Lilia Luciano has more.
Powerful storm threatens the East Coast
Strong winds and bitter cold pummeled the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin as the region dug out from a winter storm that closed interstate highways and grounded flights. CBS New York's weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the full forecast.
Millions travel for holidays despite warnings
Nearly a third of all Americans, 105 million people, are facing dangerous weather this Christmas Eve. This comes as many ignore advice to stop the spread of COVID-19. CBS Chicago's Charlie De Mar has the latest.
Winter storm moves east after hitting Midwest
A major winter storm is moving east after slamming parts of the Midwest. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss the storm's path and which areas could expect a white Christmas.
Charcoal-like asteroid chips sent back to Earth by space probe
Japanese scientists hope they offer clues to origins of solar system and life on Earth.
China's "Eye of Heaven" telescope now open
Nestled shining and silent in the forested limestone hills of remote southwest China, the world's biggest single-dish radio telescope is now opening to international scientists. The massive telescope, called "Eye of Heaven," spans the length of more than five football fields. Ramy Inocencio gets a firsthand look.
Tornadoes could hit some areas as massive winter storm moves east
Numerous travel advisories urged motorists to stay off the road and several highways were shut down altogether just ahead of the holiday.
Record number of Americans die from COVID in 1 week
Hospitals across the nation are reaching their breaking point as the coronavirus pandemic worsens. For the first time, the U.S. has now reported more than 19,000 deaths from the virus in a single week. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano and CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook have the latest on the pandemic. Dr. Robert Glatter, an emergency physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, then joins CBSN's Lana Zak for his take on the health crisis.
U.K. imposes stricter lockdown over new COVID strain
As Britain recorded its highest one-day total of new cases, health officials warned a new variant of the coronavirus is surging at "dangerous rates." Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
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