Biden honors 400,000 U.S. COVID deaths

In his final day before being inaugurated, President-elect Joe Biden spoke at ceremony on the National Mall to honor those who've lost thier lives to COVID-19. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and Boston Globe national political reporter Jess Bidgood spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about what Mr. Biden has in store for his first days in office, and how he hopes to navigate a narrow Senate majority.

• Jan 19, 2021
• 16:10

U.S. COVID-19 death toll tops 400,000

Just over a month has passed since America's death toll hit 300,000, and health experts expect COVID-19 to kill half a million people in the U.S. by sometime in February.

• Jan 19, 2021

Girl's virtual lemonade stand catches eye of Biden's inaugural team

Morgan Marsh McGlone, 8, of Wisconsin will deliver a virtual speech Wednesday night during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

• Jan 19, 2021

8-year-old starts online lemonade stand for charity

Inspired by the food shortage resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, 8-year-old Morgan Marsh McGlone of Madison, Wisconsin, started a virtual lemonade stand to raise money for a local food charity that lets people pay what they can. Meg Oliver shares her story.

• Jan 19, 2021
• 01:26

U.K. COVID variant detected across U.S. as nation races to distribute vaccine

Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.

• Jan 19, 2021

Biden and Harris honor COVID-19 victims

The Biden Inaugural Committee held a memorial service Tuesday at the Lincoln Memorial to honor the 400,000 Americans who have died of COVD-19. "To heal, we must remember. It's hard, sometimes, to remember. But that's how we heal. It's important to do that as a nation," Mr. Biden said. Watch the memorial.

• Jan 19, 2021
• 13:43

Martin Shkreli denied early prison release for second time

Shkreli claimed that mental health issues have weakened his immune system and made him more susceptible to contracting the coronavirus​.

• Jan 19, 2021

Biden and Harris honor COVID-19 victims on eve of inauguration

President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will attend a memorial honor COVID-19 victims on Tuesday.

• Jan 19, 2021

8-year-old to be featured on Inauguration Day

At just 8-years-old, Cavanaugh Bell from Maryland will be among those featured during the presidential inauguration's primetime special, "Celebrating America." Throughout the pandemic, he's been delivering supplies and building mobile pantries for communities in need. Now, he's taking on a larger role and will be introducing musician Justin Timberlake. Mireya Villarreal caught up with Cavanaugh ahead of the big day.

• Jan 19, 2021
• 02:17

Dire shortage of convalescent plasma as COVID-19 cases surge

"We need as many of our recovered COVID-19 patients as possible to roll up their sleeves," American Red Cross warns.

• Jan 19, 2021

Trump's plans for final day in office

President Trump is expected to announce a slew of pardons and commutations on his final full day in office Tuesday, before flying to Florida on Wednesday morning. CBS News senior national correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to discuss the president's plans.

• Jan 19, 2021
• 10:08

Coronavirus deaths near 400,000 in U.S.

New vaccination centers are popping up as states try to get the COVID-19 vaccine to underserved communities. One Michigan doctor is doing what he can to help. Lead national correspondent David Begnaud is driving hundreds of miles twice a week to personally deliver COVID-19 vaccines to clinics.

• Jan 19, 2021
• 03:08

Dr. Ashish Jha on new COVID-19 strains

As the United States nears 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of Brown University School of Public Health, joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the incoming Biden administration's promises on vaccine distribution, and the impact of the new strains of the virus being discovered around the world.

• Jan 19, 2021
• 03:03

Trump expected to issue dozens of pardons

President Trump is expected to issue dozens of pardons Tuesday, his final full day at the White House. He's then expected to skip President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration and instead fly home to Florida before Wednesday's ceremony. CBS News senior national correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN AM with the latest.

• Jan 19, 2021
• 07:50

Youth COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in U.S.

As youth coronavirus cases continue to rise around the United States, a dangerous inflammatory condition is developing in children. "CBS This Morning" spoke with one Texas family, whose 8-year-old son was nearly killed by it. Mireya Villarreal reports.

• Jan 19, 2021
• 04:00

WorldView: Alexey Navalny update and more

Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny told supporters to take to the streets after he was arrested upon his return to Moscow. Also, Italy's prime minister is barely holding onto power, and China and the World Health Organization are coming under fire for not acting quicker to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, some tennis players aren't being allowed to leave quarantine to practice for the Australian Open because passengers on their flights tested positive for the coronavirus. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with those stories.

• Jan 19, 2021
• 03:05

Shortage of convalescent plasma for COVID-19

Some fully recovered COVID-19 patients can give plasma every seven days as long as they still have antibodies. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.

• Jan 19, 2021
• 01:42

Texas hospital locks out doctors, patients

Doctors at the Heights Hospital in Houston found themselves locked out Monday, with a note on the door claiming the facility owes more than a million dollars in back rent. KHOU's Matt Dougherty reports.

• Jan 19, 2021
• 01:56

More kids hospitalized for COVID-19

Studies show more children are going to the hospital to be treated for severe COVID-19 symptoms, and others aren't able to access mental health services they'd normally receive at school. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the impact of the pandemic and the COVID-19 vaccine trials that are testing the shot's effects on teenagers.

• Jan 19, 2021
• 08:26

Hearings start for Biden's cabinet nominees

The Senate is kicking off a series of high-stakes confirmation hearings Tuesday for President-elect Joe Biden's top cabinet nominees. Lawmakers will question his picks to lead the Departments of State, Treasury, Homeland Security and Defense along with the director of national intelligence. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware with more on the hearings, the upcoming impeachment trial and the new administration's expected first moves.

• Jan 19, 2021
• 11:44

Trump lifts COVID-19 travel restrictions, Biden to block changes

Biden spokeswoman Jen Psaki tweeted​ Monday that the new administration does not intend to lift the travel conditions on January 26.

• Jan 19, 2021

U.S. expected to hit 500,000 COVID-19 deaths by February, CDC warns

The grim news comes as Los Angeles is battling a more contagious variant of the virus. California leads the world in coronavirus cases, with over 3 million residents infected.

• Jan 19, 2021

WorldView: China gold mine blast & more

We are following the latest efforts to rescue trapped gold miners in China; Uganda's presidential election results; a migrant caravan heading towards the U.S. from Central America; and COVID-19 news out of Brazil. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with the roundup.

• Jan 18, 2021
• 03:11

COVID vaccine timeline unknown for ICE detainees

Nearly 9,000 immigrants in ICE custody have been infected with the coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic. U.S. immigrations officials have agreed to vaccinate more than 15,000 detainees once doses become available. But the agency still has no concrete timeline on when that will be. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Jan 18, 2021
• 08:23

California cremation limits suspended due to backlog of bodies

More than 2,700 bodies are stored at both hospitals and the coroner's office, according to the emergency order.

• Jan 18, 2021

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