Car insurers called out for paltry refunds to drivers
Consumer advocates want insurance companies to offer larger rebates amid a pandemic-related decline in driving.
COVID-19
Pelosi says members must wear a mask to speak on the House floor
Until now, members of Congress have been able to remove their masks when speaking on the House floor.
California distributes 5,000 body bags as COVID deaths mounts
Hospitals are filling up so fast in the state that officials are rolling out mobile field facilities and scrambling to hire more doctors and nurses.
McConnell says "we're getting closer and closer" to COVID relief deal
Top congressional leaders met for hours Tuesday afternoon and evening to discuss government funding and a relief bill.
U.S. COVID-19 death toll passes 300,000
As the vaccine rolls out across the nation, the U.S. surpassed a grim milestone in the pandemic. More than 300,000 people have died from COVID-19. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Doctor on COVID vaccines and staying vigilant
A massive nationwide vaccination effort has begun in the U.S. as hospitals continue filling up with COVID-19 patients fighting for their lives. The nation has surpassed 300,00 deaths from the virus. Dr. Uché Blackstock joins CBSN to talk about the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and what Americans need to do to fight the pandemic in the meantime.
Child's quest for answers on pandemic takes unexpected turn
A note to the "CBS Evening News" led to a surprise for 9-year-old Abby Hucker.
Rep.-elect Malliotakis on NYC's COVID response
New York City will once again have a Republican in Congress after Nicole Malliotakis defeated Representative Max Rose in New York's 11th Congressional District. The congresswoman-elect joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss her victory as part of a historic group of Republican women in Congress, as well as the coronavirus response on Staten Island.
Vaccine rollout adds to holiday shipping load
A record influx of mail is threatening to overwhelm delivery companies. Janet Shamlian has more.
Funding shortfalls hinder vaccine distribution
Some state health officials say they do not have enough funds to effectively administer the coronavirus vaccine. Nancy Cordes reports in CBS News' series "Vaccinating America."
Christmas trees and lights selling out amid pandemic demand
"I've never ever seen anything close to what it's been this year," said one tree seller with 40 years in the business.
First ICU nurse, doctor to get vaccine aim to sway skeptics
Doctors, nurses and other frontline workers are among the first recipients to receive doses of the approved COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer.
Aid groups warn of child marriage spike
Aid groups are warning that the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to a spike in child marriages as families face economic hardship. Krista Larson, West Africa bureau chief for The Associated Press, joins CBSN AM to talk about this issue and a new article she wrote exploring the stories of these children.
New York warns of more COVID shutdowns
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a warning this week that regional shutdowns could happen if the state doesn't get a handle on slowing the rise in COVID-19 cases. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul about the challenges ahead.
Man pays neighbors' utility bills
Mike Esmond, a great-grandfather and business owner from Gulf Breeze, Florida, knew this year was difficult for many. Hurricane Sally and the pandemic hit his community hard, and Esmond wanted to pay it forward this holiday season. So he went to the town's utility authority and asked to pay the bills of 114 families in need.
Criticism of vaccine awareness campaign
A recent piece in The Washington Post's Power Up newsletter looks at the Department of Health and Human Services' COVID-19 vaccine awareness campaign and why public health officials think they're not doing enough. Jacqueline Alemany wrote "Power Up: The coronavirus vaccine is on its way. But where's the public education campaign?" She talks with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what she's learned and what the government needs to do next.
U.S. ramps up vaccine rollout
The U.S. is ramping up its vaccine rollout, as the country surpasses 300,000 virus-related deaths and the Food and Drug Administration clears a path for a second vaccine, by Moderna. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports on the second day of the rollout as the virus arrives at some hospitals and Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joined CBSN to discuss vaccines for children and pregnant women, coronavirus mutations and more.
COVID crash: Companies that have filed for bankruptcy
Pizza chains, rental-car companies, longtime mall anchor stores — the number of companies is growing every day.
"Healing is coming": U.S. health workers start getting vaccine
Some 145 sites around the nation, from Rhode Island to Alaska, began vaccinating health care workers.
Supreme Court sides with Colorado church challenging COVID rules
Justices Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor and Stephen Breyer dissented.
Romney shares details on proposed pandemic relief package
Utah Republican Senator Mitt Romney joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss pandemic relief as benefits soon expire for millions of Americans, Attorney General Barr's resignation and the future of the GOP.
FDA: Moderna COVID vaccine shows "no specific safety concerns"
FDA analysis of data on the vaccine confirms it's more than 94% effective. It may get the agency's stamp of approval by week's end, joining Pfizer's.
How Europe is planning to cope with a COVID Christmas
Restrictions vary among nations, but the trend is for a very quiet holiday as U.K. government is urged to abandon "rash" plan to allow household mixing.
WorldView: COVID-19 vaccinations begin
Canada is the latest country to administer doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, but there are concerns poor countries will be left behind as vaccines roll out. Also, the terrorist organization Boko Haram claimed responsibility for abducting more than 300 students in Nigeria, and Azerbaijan and Armenia exchanged prisoners as part of a peace deal between the two countries. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with today's global headlines.
Senator Mitt Romney on Electoral College vote
Utah Republican Senator Mitt Romney joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Electoral College vote and President Trump's legal battles. Romney is also working with a bipartisan group of senators to pass a coronavirus relief package.
Texas dad deported to Ghana was then forced to go to Mali, he says
Poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns
Lula wins fourth term as Brazil's president
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