"Don't lose hope. Just fight": Christmas goes on amid pandemic
Only a handful of parishioners were allowed inside Christmas mass in Los Angeles, where every 10 minutes, someone dies from COVID.
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Christmas celebrations in pandemic
More than 120,000 people are being treated for coronavirus in the U.S. With the hospitals already overwhelmed, and concerns about the new, far more infectious covid variant now spreading in the United Kingdom, the C.D.C. is cracking down on documentation prior to entering the U.S. Lilia Luciano reports.
Medical schools see surge in applicants, thanks to "Fauci effect"
Nationwide, med-school applications are up 18% from this time last year, making an already competitive process even more so.
Americans still waiting for COVID relief
Congress' bipartisan coronavirus relief package hangs in the balance as President Trump continues to insist he wants direct stimulus payments increased to $2,000 per person instead of $600l. Democrats support that, but Republicans have shot it down. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Stephen Gandel joins CBSN's Tom Hanson to talk about the potential consequences for people and business across America.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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."
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.
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.
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Iran attacks U.S. allies as 3 American soldiers killed in escalating war
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as at least 3 U.S. forces are killed and dozens wounded in the escalating conflict.
Hegseth, Caine to testify before Senate panel amid escalating Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will testify before a Senate committee amid escalations in the war with Iran in recent days.
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, threatening Gulf Coast. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
A retired Jordanian general tells CBS News Iran is "developing techniques and capacities" to target U.S. forces with increasing lethality.
Trump admin. halts $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is pausing $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California and $199 million to Minnesota.
Appeals court denies Biden bid to block release of tapes with biographer, for now
An appeals court denied former President Joe Biden's attempt to keep the Justice Department from giving a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations with his biographer.
Key Arizona primaries to watch today
Arizona has traditionally been a red state, and six of its nine House representatives are Republicans.
How much wealth you need to thrive based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
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GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
How much wealth you need to thrive based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
Man attacked by bison recalls terrifying encounter: "He could have gored me"
Carl Isom-McDaniel was on a walk with his grandson at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month when a bison suddenly charged at him and threw him 8 feet into the air.
Hegseth, Caine to testify before Senate panel amid escalating Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will testify before a Senate committee amid escalations in the war with Iran in recent days.
Trump admin. halts $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is pausing $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California and $199 million to Minnesota.
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GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
How much wealth you need to thrive based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
The lawsuit alleges that Eli Lilly misled consumers by using outdated clinical trial data to make its drugs appear more effective than Novo's.
Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
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Hegseth, Caine to testify before Senate panel amid escalating Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will testify before a Senate committee amid escalations in the war with Iran in recent days.
Trump admin. halts $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is pausing $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California and $199 million to Minnesota.
2 more convictions tossed in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Appeals court denies Biden bid to block release of tapes with biographer, for now
An appeals court denied former President Joe Biden's attempt to keep the Justice Department from giving a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations with his biographer.
Supreme Court will review Alaska's bid to seize plane over 6-pack of beer
The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, argues that taking his 1969 Cessna would violate the Eighth Amendment's "Excessive Fines Clause."
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GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause
Melinda French Gates recalled to Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that she started getting perimenopause symptoms in her early 40s. "I kind of couldn't believe it because I just finished having my last child in my late 30s," French Gates said. French Gates added it took three doctors to diagnose her symptoms and to get her the right treatments.
FDA says it's still investigating Taylor Farms
The FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce is still the focus of their ongoing cyclospora investigation, despite a false positive test announced Sunday. Carter Evans reports.
Severely ill prisoners granted early release are left stuck behind bars
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
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Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
A retired Jordanian general tells CBS News Iran is "developing techniques and capacities" to target U.S. forces with increasing lethality.
U.S. soldier killed in Iraq identified as 30-year-old from North Carolina
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of North Carolina, was "decommissioning ammunition and an accident happened," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Tourists stabbed near famed Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.
Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
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Josh Duhamel talks "Ransom Canyon"
Josh Duhamel talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Ransom Canyon," how much he knew about ranch life before the show and his growing family.
Oprah expanding her podcast
Oprah Winfrey announced she's expanding her podcast, "The Oprah Podcast." Starting on Tuesday, two new episodes will drop weekly. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decision and revealed more about the guests she's had appear on the podcast.
Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Judge pauses in Paramount-WBD merger
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order to temporarily block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger from happening. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News.
Christopher Nolan describes challenges of creating "The Odyssey"
"The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries, pulled in more than $260 million worldwide over the weekend.
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Exclusive discounts from CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Can you spot an AI image? Quiz shows how difficult it has become.
An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Timeline of NYC federal building explosion
A veteran was arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks and starting a fire in front of a Manhattan building that houses several federal offices, including ICE, the FBI says. CBS News' Anna Schecter shares more details.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
Details emerge on suspect in NYC fire
More details are emerging about the Army veteran accused of starting a fire outside a federal building in lower Manhattan on Monday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Details of suspect in NYC explosion
A U.S. Army veteran was arrested after he set off fireworks and started a fire outside of a Manhattan building, which houses federal agencies, including ICE, the FBI said. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Trump meets with Lebanon's President Aoun
President Trump met Tuesday with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House to discuss the war in Iran, Hezbollah and Israel. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump, Lebanon's Joseph Aoun takes questions
President Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun took questions in the Oval Office on Tuesday, where Mr. Trump spoke about the U.S. strikes against Iran. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
United probes agent's apparent ICE threat
United Airlines is investigating after video captured a confrontation between one of their employees and a passenger last week in San Francisco. The United agent appears to threaten the passenger with a call to ICE. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Johnson urges lawmakers to pass voter bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson pushed for lawmakers to pass the controversial SAVE America Act before the monthlong congressional recess begins July 27. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Timeline of NYC federal building explosion
A veteran was arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks and starting a fire in front of a Manhattan building that houses several federal offices, including ICE, the FBI says. CBS News' Anna Schecter shares more details.