Dr. Fauci on the key to returning to "some form of normality"
Fauci joined CBSN for a live interview the day after he received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
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Trump issues wave of pardons
President Trump has issued more than a dozen pardons, including several former Republican Congress members; people who pleaded guilty as part of the Russia probe; and former Blackwater contractors convicted of killing civilians in Iraq. This comes as the president is holding off on signing the new $900 billion COVID-19 relief deal. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid joined "CBSN AM" with more.
New Orleans holiday lights throwback
The pandemic has forced families all over the country to modify their holiday plans, but some traditions will go on. Contributing correspondent Jamie Wax reports on a holiday lights display in New Orleans that's taking a page from the past.
WorldView: France and U.K. reopen borders
Goods can finally move between the United Kingdom and France as the countries reopen their borders. Iran is being accused of an effort to incite violence in the United States. Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai has been granted bail. And Israel will hold its fourth election in just two years as parliament dissolves. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" from London with today's global headlines.
Man plants 25,000 flags for COVID victims
More than 25,000 small flags cover Shane Reilly's yard, each one representing a Texan who has died from the coronavirus. "Each one of these flags represents a mom or a husband or somebody's kid that has died, and these are real, individual people," the Austin-based artist said. He's hoping to spread a simple message with his lawn memorial.
London Calling: England faces Brexit and COVID
Much of the U.K. is currently in lockdown as a new variant of the coronavirus spreads rapidly. Meanwhile, the country waits on a Brexit deal. Simon Bates explains in this edition of "London Calling."
Eye Opener: Trump upends relief negotiations
President Trump is asking Congress to amend their coronavirus relief bill, calling for $2,000 personal checks rather than the $600 included in the package. Also, U.S. deaths are expected to top 3 million this year because of the pandemic, making it the deadliest year in the nation's history. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
Debate rages over who should be next in line for vaccine
States are beginning to make their own priority lists, while labor unions say their members should go first.
Biden outlines plan for next round of COVID relief
The president-elect warned Americans that "darkest days in the battle against COVID-19 are ahead of us."
Pfizer, U.S. said to be near large new deal for vaccine doses
Agreement reportedly would have government buying tens of millions more doses and give Pfizer greater access to vaccine source materials.
Trump blasts COVID-19 economic relief package and demands changes
The House and Senate passed the legislation overnight but it still needs the president's signature.
Second stimulus check: How much would you get?
The $900 billion package includes $600 per-person cash payments — half of what people received in the spring. President Trump says that's not enough.
Video shows dire COVID crisis in California
As the coronavirus worsens across California, new video shows the stark reality of the pandemic in the region. CBS Los Angeles' Jasmine Viel reports.
Trump blasts Congress' COVID relief package
President Trump indicated Tuesday night that he would not sign the massive COVID-19 economic relief package, bringing new risk to the effort to provide financial aid to millions of Americans struggling during the pandemic. The bill passed in Congress less than 24 hours earlier. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Tom Hanson with the latest.
New COVID strain in U.K. may be "already here" in U.S., doctors say
"We have had people coming from the U.K. for the past few weeks, so why would this virus not jump on the plane with everybody?" Dr. Dyan Hes said.
U.S. on track to see deadliest year ever
2020 is shaping up to be the deadliest year in U.S. history and it's largely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Cases are skyrocketing nationwide as airports are swarming with holiday travelers. CBS News' Mola Lenghi and Adriana Diaz report on the latest surge and COVID vaccines. Then, Dr. Teresa Amato, director of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joins CBSN's Tom Hanson dives deeper into the vaccine distribution.
Georgia teen jailed for violating COVID rules
An 18-year-old woman from Georgia is fighting to get out of jail in the Cayman Islands after violating COVID isolation requirements. Meg Oliver has the story.
More infectious COVID strain has likely reached the U.S.
Fears are mounting over whether a new and more infectious strain of the coronavirus has reached the U.S. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
José Andrés is on a mission to feed the hungry
The celebrity chef's nonprofit pays restaurants to prepare hot meals for the hungry.
Essential workers push to get COVID vaccine next
There's debate about who should be next in line to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Adriana Diaz reports in our series "Vaccinating America."
Eviction ban extended through January
The new COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress will extend the nationwide ban on evictions until the end of January. Shamus Roller, the executive director of the National Housing Law Project joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the impact, and whether it will be enough for the millions of Americans who are behind on rent.
Questions about new variant of COVID-19
A new strain of the coronavirus spreading in the United Kingdom is creating new fears in Europe and prompting travel restrictions. John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, explains to CBSN anchor Tanya Rivero how this new strain formed and whether it could be resistant to the vaccine.
Stimulus includes $2 billion for funerals of COVID-19 victims
The federal government often helps bury the dead after disasters, but that hasn't been the case with COVID-19.
Federal judge sets new trial date for R. Kelly
The 53-year-old R&B star has been behind bars in Chicago since his arrest in July 2019 on child pornography and other charges.
$900 billion COVID-19 relief deal passed
After months of disagreement, Republicans and Democrats agreed to a $900 billion coronavirus compromise economic relief package. They also passed a $1.4 trillion bill to fund the government through next September. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
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Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Trump urges daylight saving time bill supporters to personally call Sen. Cotton
Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation
Iowa approves pricy foreign-owned steel plant project in swing district
Zach Bryan wears "Free Palestine" shirt during concert at Gillette Stadium
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
