Minnesota governor announces new COVID-19 restrictions
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday announced new restrictions in an attempt to help battle the spread of the coronavirus in the state.
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Illinois reports alarming COVID surge
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said on Tuesday that much of the state is seeing the worst surge of the coronavirus since the pandemic started earlier this year. Watch his remarks here.
Biden COVID advisory member on transition
President-elect Biden has named a 13-member coronavirus advisory board to begin preparations for his administration's response to the pandemic. Task force member Michael Osterholm joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the incoming administration's priorities and challenges for handling the growing outbreak.
Gender equality "essential" to COVID-19 recovery: Norway PM
In her role as co-chair of the United Nations secretary-general's group of Sustainable Development Goals advocates, Solberg pledged to "give priority to the situation of women and girls."
Minnesota governor unveils new COVID restrictions as cases spike
"I have to be absolutely candid in Minnesota — we are in the midst of a significant surge in coronavirus cases," Walz said.
Biden transition team considers legal action
President-elect Joe Biden's transition team is considering legal action against the General Services Administration as it continues to block his full access to federal agencies, citing a resolution to the election by either President Trump or the electoral college. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Alex Azar on Pfizer vaccine announcement
Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar joins "CBS This Morning" following drug maker Pfizer's announcement that its coronavirus vaccine is 90% effective. Azar discusses his hope for the vaccine, how the government will distribute it and how the White House will transition to a Biden administration in January.
Biden urges mask-wearing to fight COVID
President-elect Joe Biden urged Americans to come together to fight the coronavirus. Meanwhile, President Trump continues to fight the results of the presidential election. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Barr gives boost to Trump's baseless claims
Attorney General William Barr has given President Trump's unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud a boost by allowing prosecutors to go around long-standing policies to investigate allegations of fraud. Judges in Georgia, Michigan and Nevada have already rejected lawsuits backed by the Trump campaign, saying they presented no serious evidence. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN AM to discuss the campaign's legal strategy.
Kids have regressed due to COVID restrictions, with some going back to diapers
"I've seen a lot of regression, it's too much to count," Dr. Dyan Hes told CBS News. "In every age group we've seen regression."
Taco Bell holds curbside "parties" to hire more than 2,000
Chain hosting socially distant job fairs at 400-plus restaurants at which candidates can be interviewed from cars.
Doctor on new COVID-19 antibody treatment
Dr. Dyan Hes, a New York pediatrician, joined CBSN to discuss the FDA's emergency use authorization for Eli Lilly's monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19. Dr. Hes also provides insight on how to recognize and deal with stress in children during the coronavirus pandemic.
"Darkest days" of COVID pandemic lie ahead, Biden adviser warns
"On Labor Day we were 32,000 cases a day in this country," Osterholm said. "Do not be at all surprised when we hit 200,000 cases a day."
Star QB among 4 players added to Steelers' COVID-19 list
Ben Roethlisberger, Jerald Hawkins, Jaylen Samuels and Vince Williams will need to isolate for five days and pass coronavirus tests.
Markets soar on Pfizer vaccine, election news
Stock markets got a shot in the arm after promising news of a vaccine and election results were announced. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains the factors behind the market surge.
New hope for a COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer says its new coronavirus vaccine has proven to be more than 90% effective, and it could be used before the end of the year. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
El Paso grapples with surge of COVID-19 cases
El Paso, Texas is struggling with ICUs amid a surge in coronavirus cases, while Utah's governor is now issuing a mandatory mask order. David Begnaud reports.
Horseshoe crabs help keep vaccines safe but are in big trouble
The ancient create is facing possible extinction. Its blood is used to help keep vaccines and IV medicines free of contamination.
FDA approves emergency use of monoclonal antibody for COVID-19
Early results suggest it may help clear the coronavirus sooner and possibly cut hospitalizations in people with mild to moderate COVID-19.
Palestinian political veteran Saeb Erekat dies after COVID diagnosis
The U.S.-educated Palestinian representative was frequently seen on Western media, tirelessly advocating for a two-state solution to the decades-old Mideast conflict.
Texas county grapples with surge of coronavirus cases
El Paso County has reported more than 22,000 new cases in the last two weeks as Texas has surpassed a million coronavirus cases — the most in the nation.
U.S. coronavirus cases surpass 10 million
More than one million new coronavirus cases were diagnosed in the U.S. in the last 10 days. Cases are rising in 47 states, and this week, a record number of hospitalizations could be reached. Janet Shamlian has more.
Utah governor issues statewide mask mandate
"This is a sacrifice for all of us," the governor said.
Biden begins transition with focus on COVID-19
President-elect Joe Biden has assembled his own coronavirus task force, which includes members of both the Obama and Bush administrations, plus Rick Bright, a former Trump administration official. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Two more members of Trump's team test positive for COVID-19
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday after attending a White House election night party last week. Mark Meadows, who also attended that party, tested positive last week. The man leading President Trump's post-election legal fight, attorney David Bossie, also revealed his positive diagnosis Monday. Dr. Dara Kass, an emergency room physician and a member of the group Doctors for Biden, spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the promising news from Pfizer's vaccine trial and the crucial period the U.S. is entering in its efforts to contain the virus.
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution, lawyers say
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Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
How Israeli and Palestinian kids are coping 3 years after Oct. 7 attacks
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Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"
Man eyed Mall of America for attack, pledged allegiance to ISIS, FBI says
Lawyers seek to stop execution today in Texas, citing Christa Pike's failed injection
