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CBS Evening News, November 20, 2020

U.S. sets daily record with more than 187,000 new coronavirus cases; Many share what they’re thankful for amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Nov 20, 2020

CBS Evening News, November 24, 2020

Coronavirus surge pushes hospitals to the brink; New York deli giving away food to families in need.

Nov 24, 2020

CBS Evening News, November 30, 2020

Fears mount of post-holiday coronavirus surge; Israel used remote-controlled gun to kill top scientist, Iran says.

Nov 30, 2020

CBS Evening News, November 26, 2020

Nation marks nontraditional Thanksgiving as pandemic alters plans; Restaurant owner receives help after offering free meals to the homeless.

Nov 26, 2020

CBS Evening News, November 25, 2020

Millions ignore travel warning amid coronavirus surge; FoodLink Project helping to feed families in need

Nov 25, 2020

CBS Evening News, November 23, 2020

Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite urgent COVID-19 warnings; Grandmother and young man celebrate Thanksgiving together again after 2016 accidental text

Nov 23, 2020

Moderna CEO: Current vaccines less effective against Omicron

Drugmaker executive predicts a "material drop" in the efficacy of existing vaccines against the new variant.

Dec 1, 2021

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Labs across U.S. test for COVID Omicron variant

The U.S. is sequencing 80,000 positive PCR tests per week to test for variants and learn how fast the variant is spreading — and how infectious it is.

Dec 1, 2021

FILE PHOTO: An experimental COVID-19 treatment pill, called molnupiravir and being developed by Merck & Co Inc and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LP, is seen in this undated handout photo released by Merck & Co Inc

FDA advisers endorse Merck's COVID antiviral drug in narrow vote

The vote paves the way for the agency to authorize molnupiravir for emergency use in American adults.

Dec 1, 2021

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Omicron could increase economic strain

The federal government faces new questions over economic issues that could be caused by the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Plus, the Senate is nearing its deadline to raise the national debt ceiling. CBS News' Skyler Henry, Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes and New York Times White House correspondent Jim Tankersley join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.

Nov 30, 2021

U.S. braces for arrival of Omicron variant

Researchers are racing to analyze the new Omicron variant and the strength of the arsenal to fight it as cases spread across the world. Errol Barnett has the details.

Nov 30, 2021

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Researchers race to assess Omicron variant

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been found in 20 countries so far. CBS news correspondent Errol Barnett reports on how U.S. officials are already preparing for the arrival of the new strain. Then, Dr. Marie-Elizabeth Ramas, a family medicine physician, joins CBSN to discuss protective measures against the variant and more.

Nov 30, 2021

Economic uncertainty looms for Biden administration

President Biden traveled to Minnesota Tuesday to highlight aspects of his $1 trillion infrastructure plan. Mr. Biden's trip comes as concerns over the new COVID-19 variant, rising inflation and issues within the nation's supply chain threaten to derail his overall economic agenda. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Ed O'Keefe to discuss.

Nov 30, 2021

Researchers race to learn about Omicron

CBS News foreign correspondent Deborah Patta reports on the researchers racing to learn more about the Omicron variant first reported by South Africa, which has now spread to 19 countries and territories. Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss the latest concerns over the variant and vaccine efforts.