Congress passes massive COVID relief and government funding bill
The $900 billion aid package was added to a $1.4 trillion spending bill that funds the government through September.
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2020 turning out to be deadliest year ever in U.S.
COVID-19 the main culprit. Nation on track for 3.2 million deaths this year, at least 400,000 more than 2019 and first time ever over 3 million.
Concerns about new COVID strain in U.K.
Many countries are enforcing new travel restrictions on the U.K. amid concerns over a new, highly transmissible strain of the coronavirus. London and other parts of the country are back in strict lockdowns to prevent escalating spread.CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN from London with the latest.
AG Bill Barr defies Trump
Attorney General Bill Barr announced Monday that he will not be appointing special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden or President Trump's claims of voter fraud. Meanwhile, the president continues to try to overturn the results of the 2020 election. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN's Tom Hanson to discuss the latest from Washington, D.C.
Moderna COVID vaccine distributed in the U.S.
Moderna began shipping out 6 million doses of its coronavirus vaccine Monday across thousands of sites in the U.S. It comes days after a new strain of the virus was discovered in the U.K. CBS News correspondents Imtiaz Tyab and Mola Lenghi recap the day's news, then Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN's Tom Hanson with more.
Highly contagious COVID-19 variant in U.K.
European countries are closing their borders to travelers from the U.K. to try to head off the spread of a new variant of COVID-19 that appears to be even more infectious. Immunotherapy scientist Dr. Leo Nissola joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Tanya Rivero with more on how current vaccines will stack up against the new strain.
U.S. yet to decide on U.K. travel ban
While some nations ban travel to and from the U.K. because of a new strain of COVID, U.S. airports are busier than any other time during the pandemic. Mola Lenghi reports.
New coronavirus strain in U.K. sparks concern
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is imposing new stay-at-home orders ahead of Christmas now that a new coronavirus strain has been found spreading in the country. Many other nations are imposing travel bans on the U.K. in an attempt to keep the strain out. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN from London with more on the situation.
More nations banning flights from U.K. due to new virus strain
Many in Europe, along with Canada, Hong Kong, Israel and others going that route, and New York's governor calling for U.S. to do same.
"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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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