48 NBA players positive for COVID-19 in first week of testing

The league did not disclose the names of players who tested positive.

• Dec 2, 2020

U.K. approves Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine

The U.K. has become the first country to approve Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, with mass immunizations expected to begin next week. Charlie D'Agata has details.

• Dec 2, 2020
• 02:10

Doctor on CDC's shorter quarantine period

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Americans need to quarantine for seven to 10 days after being exposed to the coronavirus, a decrease from its earlier recommendation of 14 days. The outbreak in the U.S. has gone from bad to catastrophic with nearly 2,600 people dying from COVID on Tuesday, the country's second-highest single-day death toll since the pandemic began. Dr. Teresa Murray Amato, chair of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills hospital in New York City, joined CBSN to discuss.

• Dec 2, 2020
• 06:45

Fed and Treasury urge Congress to act now on virus relief

Without immediate assistance, Americans will lose their homes and small businesses will fail, Fed chair warns.

• Dec 2, 2020

Food from canceled wedding feeds 200 on Thanksgiving

"In the grand scheme of things, canceling a big wedding isn't the worst thing that could happen," the bride said.

• Dec 2, 2020

U.K, will start distributing COVID vaccines

The U.K. is the first country in the West to authorize emergency use of a coronavirus vaccine. Health officials there have already ordered 40 million doses. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN with the latest on the distribution plans.

• Dec 2, 2020
• 05:57

U.K. authorizes Pfizer vaccine

The U.K. has become the first country to grant Pfizer emergency use of its coronavirus vaccine. Its first 800,000 doses will arrive in just a few days. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Dec 2, 2020
• 01:38

Bryan Cranston on new TV drama

Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston joins "CBS This Morning" live to discuss his role in the new Showtime limited series, "Your Honor." Cranston shares how he prepared for the role and what kind of parts he is drawn to. He'll also discuss his COVID-19 diagnosis earlier this year and how he still has yet to fully recover his sense of taste and smell.

• Dec 2, 2020
• 06:47

Pandemic's hit to economy? Nearly $5 trillion over two years

Researchers' "best case scenario" points to 15% plunge in GDP, a bigger hit than seen during the Great Recession.

• Dec 2, 2020

New Orleans swingers convention leads to 41 COVID infections

"I wouldn't do it again if I knew then what I know now. It weighs on me and it will continue to weigh on me until everyone is 100% better," the event organizer said.

• Dec 2, 2020

U.K. regulators approve Pfizer vaccine

The U.K. has become the first country in the world to approve Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for distribution. U.K. officials said they'll be ready to start administering the vaccine as early as next week. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined "CBSN AM" to explain how the U.K. was able to move ahead without the European Union and what happens to the AstraZeneca vaccine being tested by Oxford.

• Dec 2, 2020
• 07:29

China, Russia using vaccines to expand reach

China and Russia have a head start in the race to offer coronavirus vaccine options for mass distribution in developing countries. A Washington Post report looks at how the two countries are using their vaccines to expand their political and economic influence globally. Washington Post foreign affairs reporter Emily Rauhala joined CBSN to discuss.

• Dec 2, 2020
• 05:58

Bar owner who defied COVID rules arrested in sting

Protesters shouted as deputies arrested Danny Presti, the co-owner of Mac's Public House on Staten Island.

• Dec 2, 2020

Scammers find "windfall" in Americans trying to buy pets online

Complaints about pet scams have roughly doubled from last year, according to a new Better Business Bureau report, and Americans have lost more than $2 million.

• Dec 2, 2020

CDC panel weighs in on vaccine distribution

With only about 40 million COVID-19 vaccine doses available, a CDC advisory panel suggested priority be given to seniors in long-term care and frontline health care workers while officials also work to update quarantine protocols. David Begnaud reports.

• Dec 2, 2020
• 03:44

Experts suggest first group for COVID vaccine

On Tuesday, A CDC advisory panel voted to recommend that health care workers and long-term care facility residents and employees should be the first people in the United States to receive coronavirus vaccines. Dr. Ashish Jha, the dean of Brown University's School of Public Health, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the rising coronavirus cases and the latest vaccine news

• Dec 2, 2020
• 03:10

Health care workers overwhelmed by record COVID hospitalizations

As more states report record coronavirus hospitalizations, battle-weary health care workers say they are physically and mentally fatigued.

• Dec 2, 2020

Florida becomes 3rd state to hit 1 million coronavirus cases

This comes one day after Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference where he denounced mask mandates.

• Dec 2, 2020

CDC panel on COVID vaccine distribution

A CDC panel recommended on Tuesday that health care workers and nursing home residents should be first to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Those initial doses from Pfizer and Moderna, which have not yet been FDA approved, could be distributed in two weeks. CBS News correspondents Mola Lenghi and David Begnaud have the latest details, and Dr. Uzma Syed, an infectious disease specialist, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what she will be looking at once the vaccines are out in the public.

• Dec 1, 2020
• 12:59

California warns of "drastic actions" amid pandemic

California Governor Gavin Newsom is warning of "drastic actions" to curb a growing surge surge in new coronavirus infections. Hospitalizations have increased by 89% in two weeks. Jeremy B. White, co-writer of Politico's California Playbook, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest on local efforts to combat the spread.

• Dec 1, 2020
• 07:09

CDC advisers vote on who should get COVID vaccine first

A CDC advisory panel has voted that the first people to receive the coronavirus vaccine should be health care workers and nursing home patients. Distribution could begin as early as December 15. Mola Lenghi has more.

• Dec 1, 2020
• 03:50

Charity provides blankets to struggling children

The coronavirus pandemic has not stopped a 13-year-old boy from carrying out his charity's mission of providing blankets to children in need. Janet Shamlian shares his story.

• Dec 1, 2020
• 01:07

Pence says vaccine distribution could begin by mid-December

"We strongly believe the vaccine distribution process could begin as soon as the week of December 14," Pence said.

• Dec 1, 2020

Hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases

Hospitals across the country are breaking records for the number of coronavirus patients admitted into their facilities, putting a strain on health care workers. David Begnaud reports.

• Dec 1, 2020
• 02:40

Coronavirus relief plan proposed as millions struggle

A bipartisan group of lawmakers have announced a $908 billion relief plan with more funding for small businesses, state and local governments, plus unemployment benefits. Nancy Cordes has details.

• Dec 1, 2020
• 02:06

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