Cuomo: New COVID strain is "highly problematic"
The state's first confirmed diagnosis of the contagious new strain was detected in Saratoga Springs.
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Houston hospital offers workers $500 to get COVID-19 vaccine
Shots to immunize medical employees against deadly virus among the criteria to get bonuses in early March.
Equitable vaccine access emerges as next challenge amid slow rollout
Local leaders worry communities that lack access to pharmacy services will be left out.
"Harry Potter" actress Jessie Cave says baby has COVID-19
"Really didn't want to be back in a hospital so soon after his traumatic birth," Cave wrote.
Browns head coach positive for COVID, will miss playoff game
The Browns are scheduled to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
U.K. leader orders strict new lockdown as COVID-19 variant surges
The new restrictions will close all schools and in-person dining.
COVID "long-haulers" describe debilitating symptoms that linger
An estimated 10% of COVID-19 patients are survivors who months after being infected are still experiencing debilitating and often crippling symptoms
Alex Trebek urged helping COVID victims in a final "Jeopardy" show
He made the plea at start of what turned out to be one of the last episodes he appeared in before his death.
Larry King moved out of ICU amid coronavirus battle
The veteran talk show host is now breathing on his own, his spokesman said.
U.S. tops 350,000 COVID deaths
Hospitals in Southern California are overwhelmed with coronavirus patients — and it's only expected to get worse in the coming weeks. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Experts fear post-holiday COVID surge
The coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. is getting more dire by the day. Estimates show one American is dying from the virus every 30 seconds. Meanwhile, cases and hospitals are skyrocketing as experts warn the worst is yet to come as CBS News correspondents Jonathan Vigliotti and Manuel Bojorquez report. Then, Dr. Richard Besser, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the former acting director of the CDC, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the fight against COVID-19.
Demand for vaccine grows amid slow rollout
With vaccinations in the U.S. far behind schedule, the FDA is considering cutting doses of the Moderna vaccine in half to double its supply and speed up distribution. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for January 4, 2021
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
FDA considers cutting vaccine doses to stretch supply
So far, more than 4.5 million COVID shots have been given out — a fraction of the 20 million initially expected by the end of 2020.
U.K. warns of more lockdown measures as country fights COVID-19
The United Kingdom is battling an acute outbreak, recording more than 50,000 new coronavirus infections a day over the past six days. The new COVID variant is up to 70% more contagious.
New York confirms case of fast-spreading COVID-19 variant
States such as Colorado and California have also confirmed cases of the variant.
Small pharmacies helping vaccine distribution
Across the country, small pharmacies are quickly becoming a vital part of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. They're stepping up to combat misinformation and administer the vaccine in areas where medical resources and accessibility is often limited. Mireya Villarreal reports from Texas.
U.K. returning to national lockdown
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday announced that the United Kingdom will be put back under strict lockdown orders as a new strain of COVID-19 rapidly spreads. CBS News foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero from London with the details.
U.S. surgeon general on vaccinations delay
Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why there was a delay in COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S.
WorldView: U.K. judge nixes Assange extradition
A U.K. judge has rejected a request to extradite Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to the U.S. to face charges of espionage. Crews are searching for three people after a devastating landslide destroyed homes in Norway. South Korea is rethinking policy after seeing more deaths than births in 2020. Experts are concerned about India's Covax vaccine, which was approved before trials were finalized. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN AM with today's headlines from around the globe.
U.S. surpasses 350,000 coronavirus deaths
The U.S. is bracing for a post-holiday surge of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, as President Trump continues to downplay the severity of the virus. Dr. Ron Elfenbein joins CBSN to discuss the pandemic and why the vaccine distribution plan is lagging behind expectations.
Questions about the origins of coronavirus
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread around the world, so did various theories about the origins of the virus. Author Jamie Metzl believes it could have been accidentally leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology. He joined CBSN to discuss his views and why China needs to be more forthcoming with global health officials
NFL looks ahead to the playoffs
The NFL has officially finished its regular season despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Now the league is focusing on the playoffs. CBS Sports NFL writer Will Brinson joins CBSN to discuss.
COVID vaccines "might not" work as well on South African strain
Scientists are optimistic that existing vaccines could be adapted, and they expect trial data soon to help determine whether the new variant really is vaccine-resistant.
For younger workers, the coronavirus has been a disaster
Most younger employees have either lost a job or taken a pay cut. For some, this is their second recession in a decade.
More than 1,000 arrested in France as protestors and police clash
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
Ukraine says Starlink speed restored after long disruption
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Iran says U.S. military not allowed in Gulf "under any circumstance"
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
Rubio calls on Cubans seeking "positive change" to work with CIA
President Trump, first lady vote early in person in Florida
