Feeding America CEO: Federal government needs to do more
Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot says "the simple truth is there's no way the charitable food system can do this alone."
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NYC elementary schools to begin reopening
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday that public elementary schools will begin reopening on December 7. The announcement comes nearly three weeks after schools shut down as coronavirus cases increased.
Myriad challenges await Biden in Middle East
President-elect Joe Biden will take over in January as a shrinking U.S. military footprint and the policies of his predecessor erode trust in the Middle East, and with Tehran vowing to take revenge for a brazen assassination it blames on Israel. Holly Williams has more from Iraq.
Defense Department sends help to N.D. hospitals
At the request of FEMA, the Department of Defense is sending 60 nurses to help with the surge of COVID-19 in North Dakota. Air Force Captain and registered nurse Ron Golemboski, one of those nurses stationed in North Dakota, joins CBSN to discuss what it's like in the hot zone.
Who are Biden's top choices for HHS?
The coronavirus pandemic has put extra focus on President-elect Joe Biden's pick for his health and human services secretary. The Biden transition team has declined to give any specifics on candidates. Alice Ollstein, a health care reporter for Politico, joins CBSN to discuss Mr. Biden's potential picks and more.
Millions of children expected to face food insecurity
With millions of Americans are out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic, many are seeking help from food banks and Feeding America is projecting that millions of kids are expected to go hungry this year. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Biden adviser on likely coronavirus surge
Michael Osterholm, of President-elect Biden's COVID-19 advisory board, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss vaccine safety and the likely post-Thanksgiving coronavirus surge.
COVID vaccine delivery a test for shippers
The impending coronavirus vaccine is putting an extra strain on the postal system this holiday season. Experts expect 7 to 8 million packages to be delayed each day as cargo shippers prioritize vaccine distribution. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Secretary Azar on COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Pharmaceutical company Moderna announced it is applying for emergency use authorization from the FDA Monday. Only on "CBS This Morning," Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar discusses the potential timeline for a vaccine rollout.
Bipartisan group of senators conducting informal relief talks
Both Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took to the Senate floor on Monday urged senators to come together to pass a pandemic relief package.
Worries about COVID spike after Thanksgiving
Health officials are warning the coronavirus pandemic will continue to get worse as the U.S. is seeing a surge in cases pushing hospitals to the limit in many parts of the country. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with the latest on that plus the potential COVID-19 vaccine timeline.
Endangered pangolins linked to coronavirus
The pangolin has been poached almost to extinction for its scales, used widely in Chinese herbal medicine, but it may also help answer some of the questions about the coronavirus. Pangolins carry the virus, but don't get sick. Debora Patta spent time with a conservationist group on a police raid of pangolin poachers and with the rangers who release pangolins back into the wild and track their welfare.
Economist: Controlling COVID "No. 1 priority"
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause economic hardship for so many here in the United States and around the world. Paul Romer, University Professor in Economics at NYU and co-recipient of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Economics Sciences, breaks down what needs to happen to turn things around and also shares his thoughts on President-elect Joe Biden choosing Janet Yellen as his treasury secretary.
Viewing rules for Rockefeller Center tree
At a press conference Monday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio outlined some of the COVID-19 safety measures in place to avoid crowds at this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. The lighting ceremony will be closed to the public and tickets will be required to visit the tree. Watch the mayor's remarks.
Tickets required for Rockefeller Center tree
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says tickets will be required to visit the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree this year to help prevent crowds amid the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his remarks.
Health officials warn of post-Thanksgiving surge
Moderna is expected to request an emergency use authorization from the FDA for its coronavirus vaccine. But as millions of people return home from traveling for Thanksgiving, CDC officials warn "a surge upon a surge" is already on its way. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports, and Dr. Ron Elfenbein joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments and how hospitals are coping.
COVID-19 will kill off thousands of top brands, expert says
Business guru Scott Galloway says thousands of retailers will disappear, but some workers will see more opportunity.
Coronavirus hits several NFL teams
The coronavirus plagued several NFL teams over the weekend as teams continue to play through the pandemic. The uncontrolled spread has prompted the league to close all practice facilities for at least two days. CBS Sports senior NFL writer Will Brinson joins CBSN to explain how the Denver Broncos ended up with none of their regular quarterbacks starting on Sunday and why the Baltimore Ravens are forcing the Pittsburgh Steelers to give up a bye week.
Moderna seeks emergency approval of vaccine
Moderna is asking the FDA to grant emergency use authorization for its coronavirus vaccine, as hospitalizations hit record highs across the U.S. Dr. Ogechika Alozie joins CBSN from El Paso, Texas, to give his take on the vaccine news and the current state of the pandemic.
Governors to decide who gets vaccines first, health secretary says
Alex Azar says Moderna and Pfizer vaccines may receive FDA approval and be ready for use before Christmas.
Birx says Americans who gathered for Thanksgiving should assume they're infected
"We know people may have made mistakes over the Thanksgiving time period," Birx said.
Renters are still being evicted, despite federal ban
Loopholes in a CDC moratorium for evictions mean many renters are still losing their homes.
Moderna asking FDA to approve its virus vaccine
New study results confirm the shots offer strong protection - ramping up the race to begin limited vaccinations as the coronavirus rampage worsens.
Rita Ora sorry for birthday party that broke lockdown rules
The British singer said it was "a serious and inexcusable error of judgment."
COVID-19 nurses return favor from Kansas City hospital
"To be able to give them that relief that we know we received from them, it further locks in that nursing is a brother and sisterhood and I know that I chose the right profession," one nurse said.
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