CBS Weekend News, December 13, 2020
COVID vaccine delivery begins in the U.S. as cases surge; 13-year-old battling rare cancer goes viral
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COVID vaccine delivery begins in the U.S. as cases surge; 13-year-old battling rare cancer goes viral
Coronavirus cases soar as Thanksgiving approaches; Commemorating 400 years after the Mayflower's arrival
Millions of Californians under stay-at-home order amid COVID-19 surge; Teen scientist selected as Time Magazine's first-ever "Kid of the Year"
FBI foils alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor and overthrow government; Volunteers build desks for underprivileged kids amid coronavirus pandemic
Judge Barrett evades policy questions in confirmation hearing; Virginia theatre puts on drive-thru shows during coronavirus pandemic
CDC urges against holiday travel as U.S. sees 170,000 daily cases; COVID-19 patient thanks medical staff by playing violin
Millions ignore travel warning amid coronavirus surge; FoodLink Project helping to feed families in need
Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite urgent COVID-19 warnings; Grandmother and young man celebrate Thanksgiving together again after 2016 accidental text
The surgeon general's new report adds colorectal and liver cancer to the new list of diseases caused by smoking. Others include rheumatoid arthritis, macular degeneration, erectile dysfunction, certain birth defects and Type-2 diabetes; Steve Hartman meets Mark and Mia Schand, who prove one of the most famous teachings about love -- that it is patient, endures all things and never loses hope.
CDC advisers vote health workers and nursing homes should get COVID-19 vaccine first; Charity provides blankets to children who are struggling
FDA panel recommends approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use; Andrea Bocelli and daughter starring in online Christmas concert
Trump grants clemency for several high-profile felons; A brave preschooler and her classmates show the power of friendship.
Life and legacy of John Lewis honored at Georgia funeral; Trump suggests delaying 2020 election as virus deaths rise and economy shrinks
Moderna coronavirus vaccine begins phase 3 trial with 30,000 participants; Calls grow to rename Edmund Pettus Bridge in John Lewis' honor
No officers charged directly for the killing of Breonna Taylor; Spanish flu survivor still plays tennis at 102
Creek Fire among several blazes raging amid California heat wave; Woman hands out messages of kindness to masked-up travelers at Houston airport
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising in several states across the country approximately 20 months into the pandemic. Additionally, three states have made booster shots available to all adults despite CDC officials recommending them for select groups only. CBSN's Lana Zak sits down with Jodie Guest, professor and vice chair in the epidemiology department at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, to discuss the latest COVID-19 developments and what to expect in the months and years to come.
Final day of the Democratic National Convention; Michigan proposing settlement for Flint residents
Day 2 of the 2020 Democratic National Convention; Colleges struggling to reopen during pandemic
A new study found that the coronavirus can spread through the air up to 16 feet from an infected patient, through droplets called aerosols. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
The coronavirus crisis in America is still out of control, and in many places, so are the crowds. The CDC predicts up to 11,000 people will die every week this month. Lilia Luciano reports.
Herman Cain, a one time presidential hopeful and former Godfather's Pizza CEO, died Thursday due to coronavirus. Nancy Cordes reports.
Lawmakers stall on relief package for millions; Disinformation expert on informational distancing
The Moderna vaccine phase three trial is underway with 30,000 people taking part. Half will receive the vaccine and the rest will get a placebo. Meg Oliver has the details.
President Trump says he is canceling the Jacksonville portion of the Republican National Convention, citing what he called a "flare-up" of coronavirus cases in Florida. Weijia Jiang has the latest.