"CBS Evening News" headlines for December 21, 2020

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

• Dec 21, 2020
• 01:52

Dozens of nations ban travel with Britain over new COVID strain

More than 40 nations have suspended flights to and from Britain amid the spread of a new variant of COVID-19. Imtiaz Tyab has more.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 03:01

U.S. administers first Moderna vaccine doses

The CDC recommends essential workers — including teachers, first responders and those over 75 — receive the vaccine next. Errol Barnett has the latest.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 01:54

Biden receives first dose of COVID vaccine, stressing its safety

Mr. Biden joins a growing list of public officials who have shared their experiences getting inoculated against COVID-19 as part of efforts to build public trust in its safety.

• Dec 21, 2020

N.J. Governor Murphy on COVID vaccine doses

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss news that the state will receive almost 100,000 fewer coronavirus vaccine doses than anticipated, as well as reaction to Congress' stimulus package.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 04:52

Scientists eye new coronavirus variant

Scientists are tracking a new coronavirus variant, as a CDC panel says Americans 75 and older and frontline essential workers should be next in line for vaccination. Biden Coronavirus Adviser Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, explains how these developments could affect vaccine rollout.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 03:47

Details on $900 billion COVID stimulus bill

Congress has agreed on a $900 billion coronavirus relief package which includes a new round of stimulus checks and restored supplemental unemployment benefits. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN AM to break down what's in the bill and what it means for the incoming Biden administration.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 08:11

Congress reaches deal on COVID economic relief

Congressional leaders reached a deal Sunday on a $900 billion coronavirus relief bill, the first significant federal aid since April. As Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports, the bill includes another round of stimulus checks for some Americans, aid for schools, small businesses, and more.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 03:07

Coronavirus cases surge across U.S.

COVID cases are rising sharply in Tennessee and other states, as many people still say they plan to travel for the upcoming holidays despite warnings from health and government officials that another holiday surge could "completely break" the health system. National correspondent Errol Barnett reports.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 03:14

Heart disease a risk in COVID-19 survivors

Research has found a specific kind of heart disease in people who have recovered from COVID-19. Myocarditis can cause serious complications, including in athletes. Dr. Haider Warraich, a cardiologist and researcher at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, joins CBSN AM to talk more about the illness.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 10:05

Bishop T.D. Jakes talks finding hope in 2020

2020 has been a year filled with challenges, such as COVID-19, political gridlock and a volatile job market. Bishop T.D. Jakes shares with CBSN how people can find hope and perseverance during hard times as the holidays approach.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 05:33

Biden gets his 1st dose of COVID vaccine

President-elect Joe Biden received his first dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in front of television cameras in an effort to boost public confidence in the safety of the vaccine. Mr. Biden urged Americans to get the shot when they can, saying they have "nothing to worry about." Watch his remarks.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 05:49

How the coronavirus is changing scientific research

When the coronavirus crisis became a worldwide pandemic, thousands of scientists pivoted their research efforts to help stop the spread of the virus. Ed Yong, a staff writer covering science for The Atlantic, joins CBSN to discuss how the pandemic has changed the scientific community and what mRNA technology means for future disease outbreaks.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 05:10

UK tightens lockdown over new COVID strain

In Britain, a coronavirus mutation that could be up to 70% more infectious has prompted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to impose a strict lockdown in London. More than 30 countries are putting restrictions on travelers from the U.K. CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN to discuss the new measures.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 02:22

U.S. teen jailed in Cayman Islands for breaking COVID-19 rules

Skylar Mack, an 18-year-old pre-med student at Mercer University in Georgia, was sentenced after breaking her mandatory quarantine.

• Dec 21, 2020

Doctor on COVID-19 mutation in the UK

A new COVID-19 mutation has been identified in the United Kingdom, as vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna roll out both in the U.S. and the U.K. to frontline workers. Experts recommend people continue to observe safety precautions and limit travel as the country heads into the holidays. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Ron Elfenbein joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the coronavirus vaccine and the mutation of the virus now affecting the UK.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 10:29

Congress expected to approve $900B relief bill

Lawmakers are expected to approve a $900 billion coronavirus relief bill by the end of the day. It will include $600 stimulus checks for many Americans and enhanced unemployment benefits. Heather Long of the Washington Post joined CBSN to explain why many experts don't think that'll be enough to stave off an economic slide in the long run.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 07:09

WorldView: UK locks down as COVID variant spreads

Europe is shutting its doors on the United Kingdom as a new coronavirus variant begins to spread around the country, creating havoc as travel between countries is stopped. In Nigeria, police have rescued more schoolchildren after a second ambush in one month. Australia is seeing a coronavirus cluster in greater Sydney, with more infections and tests. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with today's headlines from around the world.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 03:53

UPS driver surprised by hundreds of neighbors saying thanks

"He makes you feel like a friend when you see him," one neighbor said of Anthony Gaskin.

• Dec 21, 2020

12/20: CBS Weekend News

Congressional leaders reach agreement on $900 billion COVID-19 relief package; Adapting "The Nutcracker" for a socially distant holiday season

• Dec 20, 2020
• 20:49

House Democrats issue subpoenas in probe of interference at CDC

The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis said "efforts to interfere with scientific work at CDC were far more extensive and dangerous than previously known."

• Dec 21, 2020

Moderna vaccine distribution underway

Vaccine distribution continues nationwide after the FDA authorized the second U.S. vaccine for emergency use. The first Moderna vaccination could happen as early as Monday morning. Correspondent Mola Lenghi reports from Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, New York.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 03:05

"CBS This Morning" rewinds to fun 2020 moments

It's been a wild year for everyone. We've broadcasted from Studio 57, the Ed Sullivan Theater, and even our homes. The pandemic has kept us apart physically, but in many ways it has brought us together as a country. "CBS This Morning" takes a look back at some of the lighter moments we've shared from 2020.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 04:26

London in lockdown after COVID cases surge

Countries around the world are banning or restricting travel to and from the U.K. after a new, highly-transmissable COVID strain has gripped that country. Some 18 million people are now facing a Christmas in lockdown as the government there tries to fight the spread. Foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 02:37

Eye Opener: Congressional leaders finally agree on COVID relief bill

Republicans and Democrats have agreed on a pandemic relief bill. Plus: A new, more contagious strain of COVID-19 has prompted a lockdown in the U.K. All that and all that mattes in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 02:09

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