George Clooney defends Tom Cruise's COVID-19 rant
Clooney said Cruise "didn't overreact" on the expletive-filled tape, which was recorded during his "Mission: Impossible" production.
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U.S. poverty jumps the most in 60 years
Nearly 8 million Americans fell into poverty between June and November, a new analysis shows.
COVID-19 relief deal within reach
Democrats and Republicans have made concessions on a COVID-19 relief package, making the passage of a deal look more likely. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke to Anne-Marie Green on "CBSN AM" about what to expect as talks progress and the implications of the concessions both sides made.
NFL to invite vaccinated health care workers to Super Bowl
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he wants to "honor and thank health care workers for their extraordinary service during pandemic."
"VIP" pandemic funds & more global headlines
A New York Times investigation revealed that $11 billion of U.K. pandemic funding went to businesses with owners close to the country's ruling Conservative Party. Fourteen suspects have been found guilty in the 2015 Paris terror attacks. The ICC says crimes against humanity have occurred in the Philippines under President Duterte's rule.. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with today's global headlines.
2 U.S. hospital workers have allergic reactions to COVID vaccine
The health care worker who reacted more seriously had no previous history of allergic reactions, but recovered quickly and urges others to get the shot.
Ian McKellen receives COVID vaccine
"Lord of the Rings" star Ian McKellen said he felt "euphoric" after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday.
Could Big Pharma cash in on COVID vaccine?
Pfizer and Moderna could be looking at a big check once their first round of COVID vaccines are distributed, despite a non-lucrative market and pressure to keep costs low. But the key for both companies may lie in the patenting process. Quartz reporter Annalisa Merelli joined CBSN AM to explain how the COVID vaccine compares to other vaccines on the market and why the mRNA patent could have larger implications outside of coronavirus. She also gave insight to life inside Bergamo, Italy, one of the hardest-hit town earlier on in the pandemic.
Congress close to agreeing on COVID relief
Lawmakers may be closer than ever to agreeing on a new coronavirus pandemic relief bill ahead of the holidays. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports on what could be inside the package and whether Americans could see another round of stimulus checks.
Top Trump officials sidelined after exposure to coronavirus
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo came into contact with a person infected with the virus.
French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for COVID-19
The leader's office confirmed his diagnosis and said he was quarantining in line with French rules.
First nursing home residents get COVID vaccine
More than a third of the 306,000 coronavirus deaths have come from long-term care facilities.
Pence to publicly receive COVID-19 vaccine on Friday
The vice president will be the most high-profile person to receive the shot publicly.
Tyson Foods fires 7 managers over COVID-19 betting allegations
The allegations against managers at the Waterloo, Iowa, plant were part of a lawsuit from the son of an employee who died of the coronavirus in April.
Minnesota eases COVID restrictions — but it's not enough for some
Governor Walz is facing pressure from a group of restaurant owners who say they will defy orders and open for in-person dining.
Tom Cruise scolds film crew for violating coronavirus rules
"If I see you do it again you're f***ing gone," Cruise says to crew members he apparently saw violating social distancing rules.
2 strip clubs can stay open and set own COVID rules, judge rules
The scope of the preliminary injunction appeared to extend far beyond the two clubs to potentially all of the restaurants in San Diego County.
FDA clears way for second COVID-19 vaccine
By the end of the week, the U.S. could have two approved COVID-19 vaccines. The first, by Pfizer, is already being administered to frontline health care workers across the nation. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud got an exclusive look as nearly 5,000 doses arrived at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California.
COVID vaccinations ramp up in U.S.
Americans start to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as deaths cross 300,000. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to explain the process, and how long it will take.
Vaccine researcher: Virus fight is personal
Kathrin Jansen saw the deadly impact of COVID-19 in New York and it fueled her desire to develop a vaccine. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.
First U.S. vaccine recipients on side effects
ICU nurse Sandra Lindsay and Dr. Yves Duroseau were among the first health care workers in the United States to receive a dose of the coronavirus vaccine. They join "CBS This Morning" to discuss why Americans should trust the vaccine and the precautions people should take as the pandemic continues.
First nursing home residents get COVID vaccine
Although coronavirus vaccines have made their way across the U.S., there have been some hiccups. David Begnaud takes a look.
U.S. nears 17 million cases as vaccine rollout expands
A second coronavirus vaccine could be made available in the U.S. as early as this week. The FDA is expected to authorize Moderna's vaccine for emergency use as cases skyrocket this holiday season. Dr. Leo Nissola is a medical expert and immunotherapy scientist. He joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
ICU nurse shares COVID-19 vaccination experience
Doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine have been distributed across the U.S., and health care workers are among the first to be vaccinated. Casey Pickering is an ICU nurse manager for the Kansas University Health System and was among the first of the medical staff to get vaccinated there. They joined CBSN to discuss.
Tom Cruise scolds film crew
An audio recording of Tom Cruise ranting at crew members on the set of the latest "Mission: Impossible" movie in London has gone viral. The actor, who is also producing the film, was recorded while yelling at the crew for not following COVID-19 protocols. CBS Los Angeles' Amy Johnson reports. (Disclaimer: "Mission: Impossible" is produced by Paramount Pictures, a division of ViacomCBS)
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