America's unemployed face a bleak Christmas

Millions are looking at a holiday season with barely enough to pay all their bills, let alone cook for a crowd or buy gifts.

• Dec 25, 2020

No, Corona's beer sales did not suffer from the coronavirus

Misinformation about Mexico's most famous beer was rampant at the beginning of the pandemic.

• Dec 25, 2020

Fate of COVID stimulus bill in question

President Trump has the COVID-19 relief bill in Florida but it is not clear if he will sign it or veto it. Unemployment benefits will run out for millions of Americans on Saturday as pandemic-related programs are also set to expire. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller joins CBSN with the latest.

• Dec 25, 2020
• 06:46

Hospitals fear post-holiday COVID surge

The CDC will start requiring travelers from the U.K. test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of their flight to the U.S. This comes as hospitals and health officials fear a massive post-holiday surge on top of already spiking cases. Dr. Bob Lahita, professor of medicine at New York Medical College and chairman of medicine St. Joseph University Hospital, joined CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic in the U.S.

• Dec 25, 2020
• 05:35

Queen Elizabeth delivers reassuring Christmas message

"Remarkably, a year that has necessarily kept people apart has, in many ways, brought us closer," the queen said.

• Dec 25, 2020

COVID-19 surges in U.S. amid holidays

A new surge in coronavirus cases is threatening much of the South this holiday season. Six states in the region have reported an increase in cases over the last week. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Dec 25, 2020
• 01:48

COVID relief bill sent to Trump in Florida

Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans are set to run out the day after Christmas. Congress passed another relief bill earlier in the week, but the measure was opposed by President Trump. Paula Reid reports from near Mar-a-Lago, where the president is spending Christmas.

• Dec 25, 2020
• 01:25

Bishop T.D. Jakes on keeping Christmas traditions alive amid pandemic

"We have learned to not take our loved ones and our friends for granted... I think that we have gotten back to what really matters," says Pastor T.D. Jakes.

• Dec 25, 2020

Eye Opener: Post-holiday COVID surge expected

Millions of Americans are traveling on Christmas Day despite pleas from health officials. Also, concern is growing about a surge of coronavirus cases expected after the holidays. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.

• Dec 25, 2020
• 01:55

U.S. to require COVID-19 tests for airline passengers from U.K.

Passengers will have to show they've tested negative within 3 days of boarding, to try to keep new virus variant out of U.S.

• Dec 25, 2020

Black doctor dies of COVID-19 after complaining of racist treatment

"This is how Black people get killed," Dr. Susan Moore said in a Facebook video, weeks before she died of coronavirus.

• Dec 24, 2020

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.

• Dec 24, 2020

Some California churches set to hold indoor services

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles released guidelines noting that choirs aren't allowed and congregations are "strongly discouraged from singing."

• Dec 24, 2020

Photographer keeps Christmas tradition despite COVID-19

Alicia Johnson and her family in Illinois got creative to keep her tradition alive once the pandemic canceled her annual in-studio Santa photo sessions. Adriana Diaz shares their story.

• Dec 24, 2020
• 01:45

Nurses fear what's to come in California's COVID crisis

"Every day, I look into the eyes of someone who is struggling to breathe," said nurse Jenny Carrillo, her voice breaking.

• Dec 24, 2020

Students in some NYC shelters lack reliable Wi-Fi for remote learning

Many students living in the city's family shelters still have weak or no Wi-Fi, putting virtual education out of reach.

• Dec 24, 2020

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.

• Dec 24, 2020
• 03:10

COVID relief bill sent to Trump

President Trump threatened to veto the COVID-19 relief bill unless direct payments were raised. With millions of Americans in limbo, Democrats are pushing to get the bill cleared. Paula Reid reports.

• Dec 24, 2020
• 02:23

"CBS Evening News" headlines for December 24, 2020

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Major Garrett."

• Dec 24, 2020
• 01:51

Photographer keeps holiday tradition going, despite the pandemic

Alicia Johnson got creative to keep her tradition of Santa photography sessions alive during the coronavirus pandemic.

• Dec 24, 2020

Millions of Americans facing food insecurity

The pandemic has led to a growing number of households experiencing hunger in 2020. The nonprofit Feeding America estimates 54 million people could face food insecurity by the end of the year, including 18 million children. Tamara Sandberg, U.S. food security and nutrition advisor for the nonprofit Save the Children, joined CBSN's Tom Hanson to discuss.

• Dec 24, 2020
• 04:31

Shemar Moore, "S.W.A.T." star, says he has tested positive for COVID-19

"I thought I had food poisoning... chills and aches all day today... still can smell, taste, no cough, no runny nose ... I feel fine now," the 50-year-old actor wrote.

• Dec 24, 2020

Trump waited to push for larger checks

Several aid programs are set to expire in the coming days unless President Trump signs the latest COVID relief bill into law. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid spoke to CBSN's Tom Hanson about what's standing in the way of the extension of added unemployment benefits and eviction protections.

• Dec 24, 2020
• 09:18

Reps. Gottheimer and Reed on COVID relief

President Trump is so far refusing to sign the latest round of coronavirus aid passed by Congress, as he demands direct payments to Americans be increased from $600 to $2,000. New Jersey Democratic Congressman Josh Gottheimer and New York Republican Congressman Tom Reed, co-chairs of the bipartisan "Problem Solvers Caucus," spoke to CBSN's Tom Hanson about what is being done as key eviction protection and unemployment benefit deadlines approach.

• Dec 24, 2020
• 10:09

Health care workers brace for COVID surge

There are growing concerns over a massive post-holiday coronavirus surge as millions ignore warnings to stay home for Christmas. CBSN's Tom Hanson spoke with Dr. Scott Kelly, the chief medical officer of CytoDyn, about the state of the virus in the U.S. and what we know about the new strains detected overseas.

• Dec 24, 2020
• 02:28

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