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.
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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.
Stimulus bill heads to Trump's desk
Congress passed a $900 billion stimulus measure that now heads to President Trump for a signature. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.
Dr. Fauci gets the coronavirus vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, received Moderna's coronavirus vaccine Tuesday at the National Institutes of Health. Fauci is for many the face of the federal government's pandemic response. "I want to encourage everyone who has the opportunity to get vaccinated," he said.
Concerns over new coronavirus variant
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says containing the transmission of the coronavirus is key, in order to prevent the virus from mutating further. New variants of the virus has emerged in several countries, including the U.K. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi reports from Newark Liberty International Airport, where travel is ramping up for the holidays, and Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy pediatrics, joins CBSN to discuss what scientists are learning so far about the mutation.
Dads bake for essential workers
These two dads from Pennsylvania had a bakeoff to see who made the better chocolate chip cookies — and their competition turned into a movement to deliver treats for essential workers.
Congress approves $900 billion relief bill
Relief could come as early as next week for millions of American, now that Congress has passed a $900 billion stimulus bill that includes $600 direct checks. CBS News reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN to discuss what the bill includes.
Pandemic hurting teens' mental health
The social isolation and remote learning that has come along with the coronavirus pandemic has taken an especially harsh toll on teenagers. Clinical psychologist and author Ramani Durvasula joins CBSN to explain what adolescents are going through and how parents can help.
New coronavirus variant raises U.S. concerns
A new mutation of COVID-19 may already be circulating in the U.S. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Angela Rasmussen, a virologist with the Georgetown Center for Global Health Science and Security, about the new variant of the coronavirus.
Poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns
Israeli election to test Benjamin Netanyahu's ability to hold power
Elon Musk says SpaceX throttled Ukraine Starlink speeds over drone strikes
In the Venezuelan stronghold of Doral, some voters discouraged by Trump's policies
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