CBS Evening News, December 3, 2020
U.S. reports record-high COVID deaths, cases and hospitalizations; Rookie teacher continues remote class after home catches fire
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U.S. reports record-high COVID deaths, cases and hospitalizations; Rookie teacher continues remote class after home catches fire
In his last press conference as Federal Reserve chairman, Ben Bernanke said the Fed will continue to stimulate the economy, but will cut bond purchases by $10 billion in January; and, Snowball Express, named for an old Disney movie, brings a weekend of fun to kids who have lost a parent to war. The non-profit organization gives children -- and parents -- an opportunity to spend time with people who understand what they've gone through.
Record COVID-19 cases reported as infections rise in all 50 states; Woman watching barn livestream saves pig from fire
A day after Ukraine's parliament voted to sack President Viktor Yanukovich, Oleksander Turchinov was voted in as acting president. President Yanukovich appeared briefly on Ukrainian television to say he's still the legitimate president; and, the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee is calling on Mexico to extradite drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman so he can be tried in the U.S.
Frequent winter storms and below average temperatures across many parts of the U.S. have caused many cities and towns to see their costs rise over budget; and, President Obama has pledged more than $100 million in federal aid to California farmers who are suffering from the severe drought. Many farmers, though, are wondering how much longer they can hold on.
Highway officials in 12 states have reported they need more salt to fight off the snow and ice expected in the next batch of winter storms; and, with the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Sochi just days away, some locals say their lives were turned upside down by the massive transformation of their city.
Some school districts are taking desperate measures as they deal with severe staff shortages. Some employees are working multiple jobs. Janet Shamlian takes a look.
About 63 million Americans were expected to take part in Cyber Monday shopping despite potential shipping delays caused by supply chain backlogs. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports on the busiest online shopping day of the year. Then, Rob Handfield, the Bank of America university distinguished professor of supply chain management at North Carolina State University, joins CBSN with his expectations for the supply chain this holiday season and beyond.
As more members of Congress from both parties called on Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign, the White House is finding it more difficult to defend him. As Major Garrett reports, the president appears willing to accept Shinseki's resignation; and, Russian engines help launch about half of all U.S. military rockets. But the fallout from the crisis in Ukraine now threatens a 15-year U.S. arrangement with Russia.
The sudden influx of children has left the U.S. government scrambling to come up with possible housing options. With broader immigration reform stalled until after the mid-term elections, President Obama will now ask Congress to take emergency actions; and, it took more than four decades before Vietnam veteran Bob Bodeman finally began a search and found two other men from his unit. But he wondered most about one man, who, to his surprise, made it out alive.
President Trump aiming for unity in State of the Union address; New health care company could shake up the industry.
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe steps down amid pressure; Grandmother touched by gun violence makes a change in Chicago's South Side.
Dow plummets, suffering worst week in 2 years; Washing machine collector takes a whirl back in time
Dow plunges in largest one-day decline; Flu test can produce false negatives.
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy in dramatic maiden flight; Girl Scouts lobby lawmakers to honor their founder
East and West Coasts bracing for two big storms; More needs to be done to improve future flu vaccines, researcher says.
U.S. Embassy to open in Jerusalem soon; Anger, despair in Iran after Trump pulls out of multi-national nuclear deal
Medical examiner rules Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide; How a couple with Down syndrome proved critics wrong.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg completes radiation therapy; Front lawn becomes a stage for a house-ridden boy.
More states report high coronavirus cases as Senate details economic relief package; Photographer captures milestones for families right on their doorstep
Trump grants clemency for several high-profile felons; A brave preschooler and her classmates show the power of friendship.
New York City death toll spikes with revised count; California business owner fights to keep employees on payroll
More than 22 million unemployment claims filed in last 4 weeks during pandemic; Celebrities and CEOs offer help to those struggling to pay rent.
House passes $484 billion aid package as unemployment claims spike; How dogs are helping us cope during the coronavirus quarantine
Protests and outrage after fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta; The nation's elderly remain indoors as the country reopens