What airline passengers should know about COVID-19 testing

Airlines have introduced preflight COVID-19 screening so passengers can avoid having to quarantine.

• Dec 9, 2020

Pentagon to roll out 44,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to start, officials say

The Department of Defense anticipates giving military personnel the new vaccine at 16 locations, both in the U.S. and abroad.

• Dec 9, 2020

Coach K says playing during pandemic doesn't "feel right"

"I know the NCAA is worried about the end game," he said. "They're not as worried about the game we're playing right now."

• Dec 9, 2020

Key Dem weighs in on Biden's Pentagon pick

President-elect Joe Biden is facing bipartisan concerns over his choice to lead the Pentagon. He's urging Congress to pass a waiver that would allow retired General Lloyd Austin to serve as defense secretary. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Wilmington, Delaware, with the latest developments on Mr. Biden's transition to power, and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith joined CBSN to discuss some of the major concerns with Austin's nomination.

• Dec 9, 2020
• 15:08

WorldView: Nations accused of hoarding vaccines

Activists say nearly 70 lower-income countries will have less access to COVID-19 vaccines as wealthy nations begin hoarding supplies. And in Ethiopia, a U.N. team was shot at while trying to visit refugees. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins "CBSN AM" with those stories and more of today's global headlines.

• Dec 9, 2020
• 04:03

Hospitals prepare for vaccine distribution

Almost two weeks after Thanksgiving, U.S. health officials are warning the coronavirus is spreading faster than ever before. But there is growing hope in the form of a vaccine. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joined "CBSN AM" with how hospitals are preparing for its distribution.

• Dec 9, 2020
• 03:51

Inside the wild world of PPE sales

With PPE supplies still running low, Lesley Stahl reports on the frenzied market for masks, gloves and more.

• Dec 6, 2020
• 13:44

Walgreens to administer a COVID-19 vaccine

Rick Gates, senior vice president of pharmacy and healthcare at Walgreens, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the company's plans to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, including to long-term care facilities.

• Dec 9, 2020
• 05:22

Volunteer credited with saving man's life

"When I say she saved my life, I don't take that figuratively, I mean she literally did," Sean Noriega said.

• Dec 9, 2020

Biden sets vaccine target for first 100 days

Laying out his plan to combat the coronavirus pandemic, President-elect Joe Biden said Tuesday he wants 100 million vaccine doses given to Americans in his first 100 days. The announcement came as Biden continues to select cabinet picks. CBS News has learned he plans to nominate Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge to run the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Tom Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture, a post he held during the Obama Administration. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Dec 9, 2020
• 04:06

Health Secretary Alex Azar on COVID vaccine

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss a timeline for a potential coronavirus vaccine and distribution across the United States.

• Dec 9, 2020
• 03:36

Idaho health board COVID meeting ended due to "intense" protests

The protests were at the site and at members' homes. The session was halted before members got to vote on proposed COVID-related restrictions.

• Dec 9, 2020

Rep. Jim Himes confident in Biden national security team

On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell also talks with Congressman Jim Himes about national security threat posed by COVID-19, rebuilding trust in intelligence community.

• Dec 9, 2020

Mnuchin makes $916 billion offer to Pelosi for COVID relief bill

The Treasury secretary said he had spoken to the speaker about an offer as time runs out for Congress to pass a bill.

• Dec 9, 2020

U.S. prepares for vaccine rollout as cases top 15 million

"We will be able to vaccinate about 20 million people this month and another 20-25 million in January," said assistant secretary for health Admiral Brett Giroir.

• Dec 9, 2020

Hopes dimming for another round of stimulus checks in 2020

Millions of Americans are heading for a "bleak winter" without additional financial relief from U.S., economists warn.

• Dec 9, 2020

Ex-lawmaker who died from COVID gave warning from hospital bed

A doctor said he is telling his friend's story in the hopes that people can learn just how easily the virus can spread at casual gatherings.

• Dec 9, 2020

Nurse who flaunted ignoring Oregon COVID curbs is out of a job

Ashley Grames posted videos saying she still travels often, rarely wears a mask and lets her kids have play dates.

• Dec 9, 2020

Congress continues COVID relief negotiations

Congress is working to reach agreements on coronavirus relief and government spending before the end of the year. Los Angeles Times congressional reporter Jennifer Haberkorn joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest developments from Capitol Hill. 

• Dec 8, 2020
• 07:32

U.S. faces "significant pain and suffering" over next few months

The U.S. recorded its deadliest week of the pandemic since April when more than 15,000 people died as a result of the virus last week, pushing the total number of coronavirus-related deaths past 283,000. CBS News correspondent Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM to discuss when the country may expect a rollout of a vaccine.

• Dec 8, 2020
• 05:17

TikTok users raise money for surprise tips

Husband and wife Austin and Lexy Burke use TikTok's "Venmo Challenge" to raise money to help people hurt by the pandemic. Since they began the challenge in May, the couple has raised more than $155,000 and given over 100 strangers huge tips. Errol Barnett talks with them about how the challenge grew to help so many people.

• Dec 8, 2020
• 04:47

Holiday ads this year will feel different

In one of the toughest holiday seasons ever, retailers are changing advertising tactics to pitch to consumers. Anna Werner reports.

• Dec 8, 2020
• 03:09

Reports: U.S. turned away more vaccine doses

President Trump is gearing up for a major coronavirus vaccine summit at the White House today. This comes as the New York Times reports the Trump administration passed on a chance to buy even more doses of Pfizer's vaccine over the summer. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.

• Dec 8, 2020
• 09:03

State in Brazil makes vaccine mandatory

Brazil's most populous state will make the coronavirus vaccine compulsory for its 46 million residents, putting São Paulo Governor João Doria at odds with President Jair Bolsonaro, a noted coronavirus skeptic who has said he will not get inoculated. Terrence McCoy, The Washington Post's Brazil correspondent, joins CBSN from Rio de Janeiro to discuss.

• Dec 8, 2020
• 06:46

Mass. governor announces reopening rollback

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced Tuesday the state will roll back some of its reopening measures beginning Sunday. He said new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are "showing disturbing trends." Watch his remarks.

• Dec 8, 2020
• 03:59

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